MCZC Podcast

Mountain Cloud Zen Center

Welcome to the MCZC Podcast. Here, we’ll be sharing our weekly Teisho’s exploring classical Zen Koans, offered by Mountain Cloud teachers, and some guest teachers. Additionally, we’ll be releasing a conversation series, titled Path(less), which will explore the “pathless path” of practice and life.Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud Zen Center through donation and membership, both of which allow us to offer these and other programs. Visit mountaincloud.org for our daily meditation schedule, weekly talks, upcoming retreats, and more.Reach out to grant@mountaincloud.org with any comments/suggestions.

  1. 1 G FA

    Dharma Talk: “The Oak Tree of Life” with Maria Habito

    This talk is in reference to the Biblical “Tree of Life,” from which we disconnected when we ate from the “Tree of Knowledge.” How does our Zen practice help us

    30 min

  2. 17 FEB

    Dharma Talk: “Taking Care of the One Who is Not Ill” Valerie Forstman

    Zen practice invites us to sit in the midst of things just as they are without being tossed about by difficulties. As the waves settle, it can happen – in

    37 min

  3. 10 FEB

    Dharma Talk: “Opening the Floodgates” with Shana Smith

    Shana delves into Case 9 of the Hekiganroku and Case 15c of the Miscellaneous Koans as pointers to navigating the polycrisis. Recorded on February 5th, 2026 Please consider supporting Mountain

    40 min

  4. 4 FEB

    Dharma Talk: “Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha” with Valerie Forstman

    This talk begins with the question of how to embody the freedom and ease of Zen’s empty hands while being fully attuned to the cries of the world – including

    38 min

  5. 27 GEN

    Dharma Talk: “The ‘Such-as-this’ Sutra” with Valerie Forstman

    Opening with a reading of Mountain Cloud’s Land Acknowledgment, this talk is framed by a tribute to Joanna Macy through poetry that helped to inspire her deep and abiding support

    34 min

  6. 20 GEN

    Dharma Talk: “Sitting in the Midst of Tragedy” with Scott Thornton

    Scott takes up Case 6 of the Blue Cliff Record, Unmon’s “Every Day is a Good Day.” Recorded on January 15th, 2026 Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud with a donation

    30 min

  7. 13 GEN

    Dharma Talk: “Begin Again: The timeless gift of a new day” with Valerie Forstman

    In this first Dharma talk of the new year, Valerie reads from a recently published collection of poetry, Begin Where You Are, then turns to the question, ‘Where Are You?’

    36 min

  8. 23/12/2025

    Dharma Talk: “One Treasure – Endlessly Functioning” with Valerie Forstman

    In the wake of the Rohatsu sesshin at Mountain Cloud and our deep dive into Hakuin’s Song of Zazen, Valerie begins this talk with a painting by Hakuin, an image

    34 min
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Descrizione

Welcome to the MCZC Podcast. Here, we’ll be sharing our weekly Teisho’s exploring classical Zen Koans, offered by Mountain Cloud teachers, and some guest teachers. Additionally, we’ll be releasing a conversation series, titled Path(less), which will explore the “pathless path” of practice and life.Please consider supporting Mountain Cloud Zen Center through donation and membership, both of which allow us to offer these and other programs. Visit mountaincloud.org for our daily meditation schedule, weekly talks, upcoming retreats, and more.Reach out to grant@mountaincloud.org with any comments/suggestions.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Mountain Cloud Zen Center
  • Anni di attività
    2014 - 2026
  • Puntate
    50
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mountain Cloud Zen Center. All Rights Reserved.
  • Sito web del podcast
    MCZC Podcast

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