Play and the Great Matter - January 6, 2026 - Dharma Talk

This talk was recorded during our first sit of 2026 at the University of Victoria's Multifaith Centre. It's a reflection on Zen practice, play, and seriousness—and how we meet the great matter of life and death without becoming rigid or grim. Beginning again, again and again, is at the heart of practice. Living Zen is a podcast about Zen as it's lived: sincere, embodied, and woven into real human lives. Learn more about the Zenwest sangha, teachings, and practice community: https://www.zenwest.ca  Support the podcast and ongoing teachings on Patreon — The Red Mountain Way: https://www.patreon.com/redmountainway  Explore individual, one-to-one guidance and support at Monarch Trancework: https://www.monarchtrancework.com  If you find Living Zen meaningful, liking, subscribing, or sharing the podcast is a simple way to help it grow and reach others who may be looking for this kind of practice.