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Daily Zen has been a contemplative haven for online visitors since 1998 offering a unique blend of Eastern quotes for each day of the year, Zen-inspired e-cards, and a meditation room where at any moment a visitor may be meditating with any one of our companion Wayfarers each day. The Journal, called On the Way, is published once a month and this podcast has been created to turn those Journals into an auditory experience allowing listeners to contemplate its ideas in another way.

  1. JAN 28

    Essential Teachings of the Stone Lion: Instructions for Meditation

    In Zen, there are many styles of meditation taught through the various schools; each person has to find the approach that strikes a chord within them, one they can spend enough time to realize the fruits of their efforts. Read the Journal While Listening

    11 min

  2. JAN 19

    Essential Teachings of the Stone Lion: Stages of Meditation

    Fall and Spring are both potent times to evaluate our practice; without judgment, just look to see if there are any adjustments to be made. Read the Journal while listening

    11 min

  3. JAN 13

    The Eight Qualities of a Great Person – Part 2

    As with any translation of a very ancient teaching, and one that was passed on orally rather than written down, we are often stopped wondering what was actually transmitted.  Read the Journal while listening

    14 min

  4. 12/27/2025

    The Essential Gateway to Truth by Means of Instantaneous Awakening

    If the questions seem to flow too precisely and neatly along, it is because this is a format Hui Hai used to communicate these principles. Read the Journal while Listening

    11 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    The Eight Qualities of a Great Person – Part 1

    This was the last teaching of both the Buddha and Dogen before they died. For Dogen, it was part of his intention to rewrite all his work, and he had completed 11 chapters prior to this new piece.  Read the Journal while listening

    12 min

  6. 12/07/2025

    Tsung Ching Record of Hui Hai

    The stubborn intellect can be crafty and tends to want “answers” and concepts to hold onto, and naturally, as students, we would appreciate a little help here.  However, our idea of help and a true teacher’s is rarely the same.  Read the Journal while listening

    12 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Making the Altruistic Vow

    Making the Altruistic Vow…serves to focus on our intentions and purpose here and now.  What have we committed to? What better time of year to contemplate this lofty vow than now?   Read the Journal while listening

    9 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Constancy

    Constancy – it has a lovely ring to it and actually is similar to one of the paramitas in Buddhism. Seeking the right phrase or word to express any spiritual concept can be challenging. Read the Journal while listening

    12 min
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Daily Zen has been a contemplative haven for online visitors since 1998 offering a unique blend of Eastern quotes for each day of the year, Zen-inspired e-cards, and a meditation room where at any moment a visitor may be meditating with any one of our companion Wayfarers each day. The Journal, called On the Way, is published once a month and this podcast has been created to turn those Journals into an auditory experience allowing listeners to contemplate its ideas in another way.

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    Daily Zen
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
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