The Path to Awakening: Meditation, Zen, and Becoming a Person of No Rank (#73)

About this episode

Kevin Rose discusses meditation and Zen with Henry Shukman, exploring practical advice and insights for practitioners of all levels.

Prefer YouTube? — watch the episode here Exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern life, Kevin Rose sits down with celebrated Zen teacher Henry Shukman to explore the depths of meditation practice, the nature of awakening, and the universal human capacity for transformation. From practical meditation advice to fascinating Zen stories and the relationship between different spiritual traditions, this wide-ranging discussion offers both practical guidance for beginners and deep insights for experienced practitioners. Show Notes Notable Quotes * "Between stimulus and response, there is a gap. Everything is in that gap." - Viktor Frankl (referenced) * "The way that can be spoken of is not the true way" - Tao Te Ching * "No coffee, no Pat" - Pat Hawk Roshi * "We're all made of the universe" - Henry Shukman The Way App and Meditation Practice * Discussion of The Way meditation app's approach * The challenge of user retention in meditation apps * Focus on building durable meditation habits * A different approach from other meditation apps - emphasis on long-term practice Building a Meditation Practice * Optimal meditation duration? * What is the best time to meditate? *…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Rose

Guest: Henry Shukman

Topics covered

• meditation
• Zen
• awakening
• spirituality
• transformation
• mindfulness

Keywords

• meditation
• Zen
• awakening
• spiritual traditions
• mindfulness
• self-compassion
• The Way app

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tao Te Ching

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