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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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21:48

Can you choose enlightenment? - Kogen Keith...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/12/31

Keith Martin-Smith reflects on writing When the Buddha Needs Therapy as a way of distilling what he learned from his teacher Junpo, who passed soon after the book was finished, leaving Keith to continue his path without a direct guide. Over the past four and a half years, he found his way back into training through new teachers and by studying Hakuin, the Rinzai master who revitalized Zen by emphasizing embodied practice, rigorous discipline, and the integration of awakening into everyday life

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22:05

Non - Meditation - Ekai Joel Kreisberg - WSP25

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/12/27

Dharma Reflection - Weekend Sangha Practice - January 25, 2025 Ekai delves into the difference between dharana, shamata or concentration practice and non-meditation, silent illumination or shikantaza, or just sitting, being with what arises. The distinction helps one recognize the value of both types of meditation.Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate

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26:08

Three Refuges - Nanda Nina Lynch - Dharma Reflection

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/12/19

Three Refuges - Nanda Nina Lynch - Dharma Reflection - June 14th, 2025Nanda gives a Dharma Reflection and brief meditation on the Three Refuges. In Buddhism, the three refuges, also known as the Three Jewels or Triple Gem, are the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community). They represent the foundational elements of Buddhist faith and practice, guiding practitioners towards enlightenment. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through

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27:14

When Does the Buddha Need Therapy? - Daiden Dan...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/12/13

Daiden Dan Pecaut’s talk centers on awakening as the process of seeing through the ego and returning to embodied wholeness. He describes the ego not as a fixed entity but as a shifting collection of stories, memories, and defenses. Zen, he says, doesn’t destroy this process but places it in proper perspective, allowing the deeper self — Buddha-nature — to lead.Daiden stresses that awakening isn’t about gaining anything new but realizing what’s already present. Yet, he acknowledges that modern

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33:20

Origins of our Practice - Roshi Ekai Joel Kreisberg

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/12/05

Ekai gives a talk about the Origins of Our Practice at Gently Sitting Like a Stone 2025.Ekai Roshi Joel Kreisberg discusses the origins of our lineage and practice. Bridging ancient teachings with 21st-century understanding, translating traditional koans like “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” into accessible insight questions such as “Can you listen without an opinion?” Ekai explains how zazen, koan inquiry, and daily mindfulness form complementary “technologies” of awakening—ways of

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24:00

Can anyone make you angry? - Shunya Lynn Hyer - FPP25

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/11/28

Shunya Lynn Hyer shares teachings inspired by Junpo Roshi, exploring the transformative nature of emotions, especially anger and fear, as gateways to awareness rather than reactions to avoid. She explains that beneath anger lies deep caring, and when met with mindfulness, anger becomes a compass pointing toward unmet needs and truths. Using tools like an “emotions wheel,” she encourages expanding emotional intelligence and viewing emotions as valuable information rather than moral judgments. Through

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27:58

Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/11/22

Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four Immeasurables - Upekkha - April 6, 2025Emyo leads us on a guided meditation of the fourth of the Brahmaviharas, Upekkha also known as Equanimity. 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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29:10

You Can't Awaken What You Can't See - An interview...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/11/13

Kogen Keith Martin-Smith is the author of several books devoted to the life and dharma teaching of Jun Po Denis Kelly Roshi. Kogen was ordained by Jun Po Roshi in 2012. He continues to teach and to write. He offers an innovative podcast at The Integral Edge. Roshi Ekai Joel Kreisberg caught up with Kogen recently in anticipation of his joining the Fall Practice Period at Shining Bright Lotus. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist

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19:58

Ethical Living and Spiritual Practice - Ming Po Larry...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/11/07

Ming Po gives a Dharma talk on Ethical Living and Spiritual Practice.The talk explores how the Three Pure Precepts—refraining from harm, doing good, and living for the benefit of all—interweave with the Zen Peacemaker Tenets of not knowing, bearing witness, and taking loving action. Ming Po emphasizes that these are not rigid rules but living vows inviting openness, compassion, and mindful responsiveness. By releasing fixed ideas, we create space for natural goodness and compassionate action to

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13:49

Celebrate Others - Ekai Joel Kreisberg

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/11/03

Ekai gives a Dharma talk on the 7th precept, Celebrate Others - I vow to refrain from praising self at the expense of others. I rejoice in the good fortune of others. I do not, through my thoughts, words or actions, separate myself from others through coveting, envy or jealousy. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate

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14:30

FPP25 - When The Buddha Needs Therapy - You Are What...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/10/24

Jozen Jonathon Fielder gives a talk titled “You Are What You Seek” Jozen defines consciousness as the ever-changing lens shaped by upbringing, biology, culture and ego—those personas and hot buttons we wear—then distinguishes that from awareness: the unchanging, ever-present ground that simply knows. He emphasizes that consciousness is always in relationship (to memories, God, others, desires), that identities are constructed and fluid, and that true spiritual work is noticing this rather than

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27:10

How Does Zen Evolve Into What We Are Doing Today -...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/10/16

How does Zen understand meditation? In what ways is Rinzai practice different from Soto practice? How do we understand Zazen versus meditation? In this introductory talk, Roshi Ekai Joel Kreisberg traces the history of Zen Buddhism and how it evolves into the modern day practice of Zen in 21st Century America. This dharma talk introduces the Five Gates approach of Cosmopolitan Zen. It was offered at Gently Sitting Like a Stone, October 6th, 2025https://www.shiningbrightlotus.org/

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24:30

Embody Compassion - Nanda Nina Lynch

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/10/12

WSP25 - Embody Compassion - Nanda Nina Lynch - September 6th, 2025 Nanda gives a Dharma Reflection on the precept, Embody Compassion - I vow to refrain from ill will. 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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22:12

Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/09/26

Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four Immeasurables - Mudita - April 6, 2025Emyo leads us on a guided meditation of the third of the Brahmaviharas, Mudita also known as Sympathetic Joy. 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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21:35

Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/09/15

Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four Immeasurables - Karuna - April 6, 2025Emyo 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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19:32

WSP - Respect Clarity - Nanda Nina Lynch

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/09/09

WSP - Respect Clarity - Nanda Nina Lynch - August 9th, 2025Nanda gives a Dharma Reflection on the fifth precept, Respect Clarity - I vow to refrain from intoxicants. I act at all times with mindfulness and clarity. I do not abuse my body or cloud my mind with the misuse of intoxicants. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening through Buddhist teachings promoting personal and interpersonal healing with ethical compassionate

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26:19

Brahmavihara: Cultivating Virtue Through The Four...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/09/06

Emyo leads us on a guided meditation of the first of the Brahmaviharas, Metta also known as Loving Kindness. 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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19:27

Between Love and Lust - Ming Po Larry Matthews

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/08/28

Weekend Sangha Practice - Between Love and Lust - Ming Po Larry Matthews - July 26th, 2025Ming Po gives a Dharma Reflection on the 3rd precept, Be Loving – I vow to refrain from misusing sexuality. I am conscious and loving in all of my relationships. In sexuality, I discern the difference between love and lust and do not take advantage of other human beings. I transform the arising of lust into true loving. Our mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive community, dedicated to awakening

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17:08

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Manjushri - Jozen...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/08/23

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattva Archetypes - Manjushri - Jozen Jonathon Fielder - April 12th, 2025 Faces of Compassion - Week 2 - Our next exploration is of Manjushri as a Bodhisattva archetype. Manjushri is a bodhisattva embodying supreme wisdom and clear seeing. He is often depicted with a sword (symbolizing the cutting away of ignorance) and a scripture (representing the transmission of wisdom) - Seven Bodhisattvas with a dharma talk by Jozen Jonathon Fielder. Jozen Jonathon Fielder offers his

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17:25

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattvas - Samantabadhra - Ekai...

Cosmopolitan Zen ·

2025/08/15

SPP25 - Seven Bodhisattva Archetypes - Samantabadhra - Ekai Joel Kreisberg - April 21st, 2025 Faces of Compassion - Week 3 - Our next exploration is of Samantabadhra as a Bodhisattva archetype. Samantabhadra is a prominent Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, often associated with wisdom, compassion, and practice. He is also known as "Universal Worthy" or "All Good". Samantabhadra is frequently depicted seated on an elephant, sometimes with multiple heads, and is part of the Shakyamuni Triad alongside

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