Hiking Zen (Episode #110)
About this episode
The episode explores walking meditation as a spiritual practice with insights from Zen Buddhist monks.
If you wish to support our podcast, please follow this link. Thank you! Welcome to a new episode of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this episode, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach Jo Confino are joined by Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Xa to explore the revolutionary aspect of walking meditation – not just a physical activity but a spiritual practice that can help us ground ourselves and connect with the present moment. Brother Phap Xa – who co-authored the book Hiking Zen with Brother Phap Luu – shares practical tips for walking meditation, and personal experiences such as the way this type of meditation has helped him deal with strong emotions and transformed his perspective on life. The conversation also touches on the concept of aimlessness in walking meditation, the importance of walking for the sake of walking, the benefits of walking in silence, the idea of walking with ancestors, the practice of walking for others, and more…
People in this episode
Host: Brother Phap Huu
Guests: Jo Confino, Brother Phap Xa
Topics covered
- walking meditation
- Buddhist philosophy
- spiritual practice
- mindfulness
- emotional well-being
- aimlessness
Keywords
- walking meditation
- Buddhist philosophy
- mindfulness
- Brother Phap Huu
- Brother Phap Xa
- emotional transformation
- aimlessness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Plum Village, Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation, Global Optimism
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