Shozan Jack Haubner: Zen and All the Gold in the World Hopscotch Chronicles Podcast with Dominic Vallée

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Is the world perfect as it is? How does one tell the pain of change from the pain of violence? Are your bowls clean? In this episode, we're joined by author and Zen monk Shozan Jack Haubner for what ended up being a festival of hardball questions, which he handled graciously.

*** ABOUT JACK ***
Shozan Jack Haubner's writing has won a Pushcart Prize and been published in The New York Times, Tricycle, The Sun, the Best Buddhist Writing Series, Lion's Roar and other publications. His first book, "Zen Confidential: Confessions of a Wayward Monk", was chosen as one of NPR's Best Books of 2013 and won an Independent Publisher Book Award. His latest book is "Single White Monk: Tales of Death, Failure, and Bad Sex (Although Not Necessarily in That Order)". He is the host of the popular YouTube channel Zen Confidential.
Find out more about Jack's work at these links:
Patreon: patreon.com/ShozanJackHaubner
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zenconfidential25
"Zen Confidential" book: https://a.co/d/a7RXtqc
"Single White Monk" book: https://a.co/d/3dDVMnV

*** SHOW NOTES ***
Sasaki RoshiRinzai ZenEnpuku-Ji Zen centre (Montreal)Taisen DeshimaruKendoMokuso (short meditation in kendo)Diamond Way BuddhismShambala buddhismSatoriRyōkan Taigu
*** TIME STAMPS ***
0:00:00 INTRO
0:05:57 Jack’s bio
0:10:37 THEME + INTERVIEWS BEGINS
0:11:23 The truth about Jack’s monk name
0:16:06 Is the world perfect as it is?
0:21:06 Can a Zen practice lead to nihilism?
0:27:02 Being attached to the « heaven world »
0:30:25 « ROSHI! WASH YOUR BOWLS! »
0:32:02 Is monasticism escapism?
0:39:12 Dedication VS obstination
0:44:07 The container of the monastery
0:53:11 Dominic’s experience with Zen
0:59:32 Bifurcations on the spiritual path
1:02:56 Anti-authorianism VS respect for a teacher
1:06:12 A human then a mystic then a buddhist
1:13:22 Becoming « truly » human and peak experiences
1:18:19 How much time does awakening take?
1:25:20 Sincerity
1:28:14 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 : « It’s all a game »
1:39:06 Wrapping up and goodbyes
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*** ABOUT THE PODCAST ***
Hopscotch Chronicles is a collection of provoked chance encounters with people, ideas and Nature. Through a series of conversations and short essays on arts, creativity, philosophy and spirituality, the show aims to pragmatically contribute to the listener’s search for meaning and transcendence.

*** ABOUT DOMINIC VALLÉE ***
Fierce apostle for the DIY spirit and author of Zinfaendel, the Mystic’s Path of Self-Knowledge, Dominic Vallée tirelessly seeks to expand the boundaries of normality, to make the real more real. Eager for connection and believer in concrete experience, he now devotes his time to researching and promoting new ways to navigate the chaotic and sacred game that is life. Find out more on www.dominicvallee.com.