10 minute Workday Zen

Episodes

1. 19

   S01E25 - "The Life of Siddhartha Gautama (part 3)"

   This is the final episode in the three-part finale of Season 1! In part one we saw the birth of Siddhartha and heard the prophecy of his future. In part two, Siddhartha saw true suffering for the first time and left his home. In part three, we see Siddhartha's enlightenment through the eyes of...

   Jun 1, 2016

   10m
2. 18

   S01E24 - "The Life of Siddhartha Gautama (part 2)"

   In this episode, we tell part two of our fictional account of Siddhartha's transition from prince to holyman.

   May 24, 2016

   13m
3. 17

   S01E23 - "The Life of Siddhartha Gautama"

   In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we tell part one of the story of Siddhartha Gautama, who would come to be known simply as Buddha. This is part one of a three part Season Finale told from the first person point of view of Siddhartha's father and then, later, Siddhartha himself.

   May 17, 2016

   10m
4. 16

   S01E22 - "The Most Valuable Thing in the World"

   In this episode we read Zen koan "The Most Valuable Thing in the World" and talk about how we can spend our days appreciating and experiencing life rather than wasting it. Feedback, Suggestions, & Comments can be sent to: [email protected]

   May 9, 2016

   8m
5. 15

   S01E21 - "Jabberwocky" (part 2)

   In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we follow-up on the last episode (S01E20) where we read "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carol. Today we talk about strategies for using language to more positively shape our reality.

   May 5, 2016

   9m
6. 14

   S01E20 - "Jabberwocky"

   In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carol and discuss how language and how we use it can define our reality. This episode is posted one day late due to a storm that knocked out internet in our area on podcast day. :-)

   May 3, 2016

   8m
7. 13

   S01E19 - "Voice of Happiness"

   In this episode of"10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "Voice of Happiness" and discuss being more honest in day to day life.

   Apr 29, 2016

   7m
8. 12

   S01E18 - "Finding a Diamond on a Muddy Road"

   In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "Finding a Diamond on a Muddy Road" and talk about the questions you need to ask yourself to find your life's purpose, as well as a great exercise for answering the question, "what is my life's purpose" on paper.

   Apr 27, 2016

   8m
9. 11

   S01E17 - "A Cup of Tea" (part 3)

   In this episode we continue the mini-series related to Zen koan "A Cup of Tea" as read in Season 1, Episode 15. In S01E15 we read the koan and talked about breathing techniques to calm the mind and gather focus. In S01E16 we went through a guided meditation to help accept the stress of change. In...

   Apr 25, 2016

   8m
10. 10

    S01E16 - "A Cup of Tea" (part 2)

    This is part two of a three part mini series on the Zen koan "A Cup of Tea". Check out Season 1, Episode 15 for part one. In part two we go through a guided meditation to help with acceptance of change in our lives.

    Apr 22, 2016

    5m
11. 9

    S01E15 - "A Cup of Tea"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "A Cup of Tea" and talk about learning to breathe to promote calm and clarity. This is part one of a three part series related to today’s koan where we explore breathing techniques.

    Apr 20, 2016

    9m
12. 8

    S01E14 - "The Taste of Banzo's Sword"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "The Taste of Banzo's Sword" and talk about how developing patience will help us become better in life. As an experiment in concentration, this episode was recorded in one take with background noise in Chris's gym, CrossFit Catonsville. :-)

    Apr 18, 2016

    8m
13. 7

    S01E13 - "The Dead Man's Answer"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "The Dead Man's Answer" and talk about what we can learn from silence.

    Apr 15, 2016

    7m
14. 6

    S01E12 - "How Grass & Trees Become Enlightened"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "How Grass & Trees Become Enlightened" and talk about the difference between you and a tree that's getting in the way of your enlightenment. Studies Referenced in the Podcast: “Plants respond to leaf vibrations caused by insect herbivore...

    Apr 14, 2016

    10m
15. 5

    S01E11 - "Storyteller's Zen"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "Storyteller's Zen" and talk about the true nature of empathy and selflessness.

    Apr 12, 2016

    8m
16. 4

    S01E10 - "No Water, No Moon"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "No Water, No Moon" and talk about accepting impermanence and change in order to find peace and wisdom.

    Apr 11, 2016

    11m
17. 3

    S01E09 - "Black-Nosed Buddha"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "Black-Nosed Buddha" and talk about the overlapping nature of different systems of virtue, and how to overcome the main driver behind failing to be a good person.

    Apr 8, 2016

    11m
18. 2

    S01E08 - "Publishing the Sutras"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "Publishing the Sutras" and talk about how practice is more important than talk in finding wisdom.

    Apr 7, 2016

    8m
19. 1

    S01E07 - "Open Your Own Treasure House"

    In this episode of "10 minute Workday Zen" we read Zen koan "Open Your Own Treasure House" and discuss 13 questions you should be asking yourself to find wisdom in your own life.

    Apr 5, 2016

    8m