E185 - Henry Shukman: A Zen Master With 40 Years of Practice on Who You Really Are
About this episode
Henry Shukman discusses the essence of Zen practice and the integration of awakening with emotional healing.
Zen teacher and author Henry Shukman offers a clear and grounded introduction to the heart of Zen practice. We explore how awakening is not an escape from life, but a deeper participation in it — a realization that dissolves the illusion of separation and reveals a boundless field of awareness and love. Henry shares his own spontaneous awakening experience at 19, the profound insight that life is not divided between self and world, and the difficult healing journey that followed. From mindfulness and meditation to flow states, jhanas, koans, and the role of trauma in spiritual growth, this conversation maps out a path that integrates awakening with emotional healing. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code KNOWTHYSELF at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/knowthyself Go to https://thewayapp.com/knowthyself to begin your journey with 30 free meditation sessions André's Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list ___________ 00:00 Intro 01:26 An Introduction to Zen 13:10 The Premise of Original Love 17:14 Training the Mind Like the Body 20:54 Freedom From Identification With Thought 27:50 What…
People in this episode
Host: André Duqum
Guest: Henry Shukman
Topics covered
- Zen practice
- awakening
- mindfulness
- emotional healing
- spiritual growth
- trauma
Keywords
- Zen
- awakening
- mindfulness
- meditation
- emotional healing
- trauma
- spiritual growth
Sponsors
SAILY
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Organizations: The Way App
Books & works: Know Thyself
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