Simplicity Zen Podcast

An Interview with Soto Zen Priest, Zen Teacher and Author Tim BurkettTim Burkett is Zen priest, Zen teacher and retired licensed Ph.D. psychologist.  Tim was the Guiding Teacher of Minnesota Zen Meditation Center from 2002-2019 and the retired CEO of one of Minnesota's largest non-profit mental health agencies, People Incorporated.  He was among Suzuki Roshi's and Katagiri Roshi's first students and received dharma transmission from Sekijun Karen Sunna in the Katagiri lineage in 2000.  He is the author of "Enlightenment Is an Accident: Ancient Wisdom and Simple Practices to Make You Accident Prone" published by Shambhala in 2023.More about Tim's new Book:- https://www.shambhala.com/enlightenment-is-an-accident.htmlMore about the Simplicity Zen Podcast:- https://simplicityzen.com/

An Interview with Soto Zen Priest David Isurushin Shapiro.David Shapiro is a Zen priest in the Clear Mind Zen lineage which flows through pioneering Soto Zen priest Sōyū Matsuoka Roshi.  He received Dharma Transmission from John Shoji Sorensen Roshi and lives and practices in Reno, Nevada.  He is a retired rehabilitation specialist and has worked with many vulnerable populations including disabled veterans and disadvantaged teens.More about Simplicity Zen Podcast:- https://simplicityzen.com/

The podcast explores the Zen journey of Nicole Batten-Roshi as a director in Germany, focusing on monastery layout, farming challenges, climate change impact, generational transition at Zen Center, daily routines, shaving heads in monasticism, relationships in a religious setting, identity crisis, psychology certification, Baker Roshi's teaching methods, evolving aspirations, ordination journey, and cultivating awareness in Zen practice.

Hozan Alan Senauke, a Soto Zen priest and the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center, discusses the center's resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and its debt-free status. He delves into the evolution of Buddhism among younger practitioners facing modern challenges, and shares insights on transforming civil society through the Clear View Project. Reflecting on his musical journey and the cultural influences of San Francisco's vibrant scene, he intertwines themes of spirituality, community, and the personal journeys that shape Zen practice.

Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi is the Abbot of the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  He received Dharma Transmission from Rev. James Myoun Ford Roshi in 2014.  He begain his practice in 1987 with John Daido Loori Roshi at the Zen Mountain Monastery in New York and received jukai from him in 1998. He later studied with  Daido Loori's dharma heir Bonnie Myotai Treace. He is also a professional Jazz Musician and Aikido teacher.More About Jay:- https://www.buddhisttempleoftoledo.org/More about the Simplicity Zen Podcast:- https://simplicityzen.com/

Seiso Paul Cooper is the guiding the guiding teacher for the Two Rivers Zen Community and also for the Realizational Practice Studies Project.  He was ordained as a priest and received dharma transmission from Soto priest Sojun Diane Martin.  Seiso is also a practicing psychoanalyst and is the author of numerous books including his most recent: "Psychoanalysis and Zen Buddhism" which was published March 1st of this year.- https://tworiverszen.org/teachers/- https://realizationalstudies.com/More About the Simplicity Zen Podcast:- https://simplicityzen.com/

 Rev. Edward Keido Sanshin Oberholtzer is a Soto Zen priest and a Dharma heir of James Myuon Ford, Roshi. Edward is a member of Empty Moon Zen, and has practiced Zen for the past twenty years. He is the head teacher of the Joseph Priestley Zen Community. More About Edward: - https://www.josephpriestleyzen.com/ - https://www.emptymoonzen.org/ More About Simplicity Zen Podcast: - https://simplicityzen.com/ 

Taylor Guthrie is Doctoral Student and teacher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon. He runs the The Cellular Republic Youtube channel that makes neuroscience accessible without being dumbed down. In this podcast episode we explore the "Social Self" and its relationship to Buddhism and suffering.Talor's Channel:https://www.youtube.com/ @thecellularrepublic9844  Simplicity Zen Podcast:https://simplicityzen.com/Science of Zen:https://scienceofzen.org/

Shana Smith is an assistant Zen teacher under Valerie Forstman in the Sanbo Zen tradition and a long time Yoga teacher.  She is the facilitator of Florida Sanbo Zen and she continues her studies under Henry Shukman, Valerie Forstman and Ruben Habito.  She is additionally an author and singer songwriter.  More about Shana Smith:- https://oaktreeinthegarden.com/- https://www.facebook.com/events/2836011783210449/2897603463717947More about the Simplicity Zen Podcast:- https://simplicityzen.com/

David Jitsusan Vititoe has been practicing Zen since 2005 and received Dharma Transmission from Fusho Roshi in 2019. Dave is a Lay Monk in the Open Mind Zen school and is a current member of the Lay Zen Teacher’s Association.   He currently lives in Melbourne, Florida.More about David and Open Mind Zen:- https://openmindzenmelbourne.com/More about the Simplicity Zen Podcast:- https://simplicityzen.com/