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Cosmopolitan Zen

Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society

Bringing together the best from the many diverse forms of Zen, Theravada, Mahamudra, Developmental Psychology and Integral Theory, Cosmopolitan Zen offers a broad inclusive vision of 21st Century Zen Buddhism. Hosted By Ekai Joel Kreisberg.

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26:16

Small Mind, Big Mind, One Mind - Ming Po Larry Matthews

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/08/08

Weekend Sangha Practice - Small Mind, Big Mind, One Mind - Ming Po Larry Matthews - May 31st, 2025 The phrase "Small Mind, Big Mind, One Mind" is a concept often explored in Zen Buddhism and mindfulness practices. It refers to different perspectives or modes of awareness within the mind and how they relate to each other. Ming Po reflects on this concept, gives personal examples, and a brief practice. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist

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24:01

Are you willing to look at the other ways and see if...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/08/04

"It's like opening up the shell, peering out the shell, and then casting off the shell and allowing a new outer appearance." Heisoku Maik Bain is preparing for his ordination as a Dragon Heart Dharma priest. He continues to offer Mondo Zen Facilitation actively and participates in several sanghas including One Wisdom Zen, Dragon Heart Dharma, Hollow Bones Zen and Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through

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28:56

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Avalokiteshvara - Nanda...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/08/02

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattva - Avalokiteshvara - Nanda Nina Lynch - April 26th, 2025 Faces of Compassion - Week 4 - Our next exploration is of Avalokiteshvara as a Bodhisattva archetype. Avalokiteshvara is a revered Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. They are also known by various names in different cultures, such as Guanyin in China. Avalokiteshvara's primary role is to assist sentient beings in their journey towards enlightenment by embodying compassion and

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23:17

Daishizen and Stewarding the Earth - Shuso Daijo...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/07/26

Our current Shuso, Daijo Scott Duffer offers a Dharma Reflection entitled Daishizen and Stewarding the Earth. This teaching was given at the Shuso Ceremony June 28th, 2025 Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action. https://www.shiningbrightlotus.org/

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28:32

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Ksitigarbha - Kenshin...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/07/18

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Ksitigarbha - Kenshin Cian Whalley - May 3rd, 2025 Faces of Compassion - Week 5 - Our next exploration is of Ksitigarbha as a Bodhisattva archetype. Ksitigarbha, also known as Jizō in Japanese and Dizang in Chinese, is a prominent figure in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in East Asia. He is revered as a rescuer of beings in hell and a guardian of souls, especially for children. Ksitigarbha is known for his great vow to remain in the six realms of rebirth until all

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16:08

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Maitreya - Ming Po Larry...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/06/28

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Maitreya - Ming Po Larry Matthews - May 10th, 2025 Faces of Compassion - Week 6 - Our next exploration is of Maitreya as a Bodhisattva archetype. Maitreya is a revered figure in Buddhism, specifically a bodhisattva, which means he is a being on the path to enlightenment. He is believed to be the future Buddha of the current world, the one who will emerge to teach the Dharma when the teachings of Gautama Buddha (Shakyamuni) are forgotten. Maitreya is also known as

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24:12

Daijo Scott Duffer - Shuso Interview

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/06/16

Daijo Scott Duffer is full on in training with Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society. He serves as our Shuso - head student. He will be ordained as a priest with Dragon Heart Dharma. He’s working through Mondo Zen Facilitation. He serves as a guide in the Condor Clan, leading Condor Vision Quests and he has been a long time member of the Man Kind Project. Ekai Joel Kreisberg caught up with Daijo before his workday at Cal State University - Channel Islands, where he teaches in the science

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30:22

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Vimalakirti - Ekai Joel...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/06/06

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Vimalakirti - Ekai Joel Kreisberg - May 17th, 2025 Faces of Compassion - Week 7 - Our next exploration is of Vimalakirti as a Bodhisattva archetype. Vimalakirti is a revered bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly known for his central role in the Vimalakirti Sutra. He represents the ideal lay practitioner, demonstrating wisdom, skill in liberative techniques, and the importance of compassion and non-duality. He is a historical figure, a wealthy householder and

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34:45

May I Truly Be of Benefit - Emyo Darlene Tataryn

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/05/02

"And that's my prayer, may I truly be of benefit. May these words be aligned in such a way that I can really transmit."

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20:30

Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/05/01

Emyo leads us on a guided meditation of the second of the Brahmaviharas, Karuna also known as Compassion. https://www.onewisdom.ca/ Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action. https://www.shiningbrightlotus.org/

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17:09

Where do we take Refuge? - Jozen Jonathon Fielder

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/04/02

Dharma Reflection of Weekend Sangha Practice - March 22, 2025 Jozen teaches about the Three Refuges, what they mean and invites us to look at where we take refuge. Jozen Jonathon Fielder offers his teachings and his wisdom tireless through several sanghas. Having been ordained as a Hollow Bones Zen priest, he continues to lead a regular practice as part of the Virtual Zendo. As a martial arts teacher and dharma teacher, he is an associate clergy member of Shining Bright Lotus. Recently he has begun

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26:18

I wish I may, I wish I might...The Power of Intention...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/03/24

Dharma Reflection of Weekend Sangha Practice - February 22, 2025 Emyo distinguished wishes from intentions and offers a clear discussion as to how clear intentions serve to deepen ones practice and clear the mind off unconscious tendencies. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate action. https://www.shiningbrightlotus.org/

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26:51

All Beings Are From The Very Beginning Buddhas -...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/03/11

Dharma Reflection of Weekend Sangha Practice - March 8, 2025 Nanda offers wisdom and practice based on Song of Zazen by Hakuin. Engo Michael Jackson opens with Song of Zazen, the traditional change for a dharma talk or teisho.

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19:01

Commit to Sit: Cultivating Meditation - Ming Po Larry...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/02/22

Dharma Reflection of Weekend Sangha Practice - February 8, 2025 Ming Po Larry Matthews reminds us that our zazen practice is always available and that one must commit to daily practice. Pure Awareness is embodied. Ming Po Larry Matthews is a Associate Clergy member of SBLMS, a Certified Facilitator, an excellent meditation teacher.

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34:04

Awakening and Emotional Maturity - Ekai Joel Kreisberg

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/02/06

Ekai Joel Kreisberg closes the Fall Practice Period with a discussion of how emotional koans work and Jun Po Roshi's belief that emotional maturity is an essential element in dharma practice. Ekai developed The Mondo Zen Facilitator Program for Hollow Bones Zen from 2019 - 2022.

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24:54

Cosmopolitan Zen - Ekai Joel Kreisberg

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/01/30

Cosmopolitan Zen is an inclusive approach to Zen that transcends cultural and institutional boundaries. Its name comes from the etymology of the word cosmopolitan, which means “citizen of the world.” Cosmopolitan Zen offers a dynamic practice not confined to monastic settings or rigid traditions. Instead, it is an adaptable approach capable of flourishing in diverse contemporary contexts. Find out More https://www.shiningbrightlotus.org/cosmopolitan-zen

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31:19

Calling Awareness Into Your life - Fugen Roshi - The...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/01/27

Fugen Roshi brings us through very practical approaches to Mondo Zen teachings and how to integrate these into our daily practice. Fugen Roshi's Dragon Heart Dharma is an open collaborative of sanghas devoted to the Rinzai dharma teachings of Jun Po Roshi. https://www.dragonheartdharma.org/

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Expanding Consciousness - Hosho Don Koehler

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/01/06

It's the sitting practice that becomes more and more important. The psychedelic experiences become less and less significant because you're already experiencing that expanded consciousness and altered states from the practice itself. https://www.shiningbrightlotus.org/sblms-blog/hoshodonkoehler

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36:58

The Conditioned You: Jealousy - Emyo Darlene Tataryn...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2024/12/31

Emyo Darlene Tataryn offers and in depth look at jealousy and how it provides a challenge for deepening our work as Zen practitioners. She hosts here own sangha One Wisdom Zen in Selkirk, Manitoba. https://www.onewisdom.ca/

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28:05

The Conditioned You Anger - Daiden Dan Pecaut -...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2024/12/23

Daiden Dan Pecaut is a senior student of Jun Po Roshi. His sangha Siouxland Zen in Sioux City, IA is a thriving community of zen practitioners. He has published two books about his Zen experience and continues to teach the dharma to all who come. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Siouxlandzen/

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