About this episode

Rev. Master Koten Benson discusses the fundamentals of Buddhist practice.

Rev. Master Koten Benson, Prior of Lions Gate Buddhist Priory in B.C., Canada, and Head of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, talks about the fundamentals of Buddhist practice. This talk was given at Lions Gate Buddhist Priory on October 17, 2025. YouTube: N/A

People in this episode

Guest: Rev. Master Koten Benson

Topics covered

• Buddhist practice
• spirituality
• meditation
• contemplation
• Buddhism fundamentals

Keywords

• Buddhism
• practice
• meditation
• spirituality
• contemplation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lions Gate Buddhist Priory, Order of Buddhist Contemplatives

Places: B.C.

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