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Kwan Um Zen Online Podcast – The Way of Don’t Know.

"The Way of Don't Know" is an engaging podcast series from Kwan Um Zen Online that explores how Zen practice can support our modern, everyday lives. Join our hosts as they engage in inspiring conversations with Zen teachers, answering questions and sharing insights that can be directly experienced in our lives. Each episode offers a unique blend of practical wisdom, personal anecdotes, and profound teachings, all rooted in the Kwan Um Zen School’s teaching of “don’t know” — opening our hearts and minds to a practice before any concepts and ideas.

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  1. 10

    Finding the Practice You Need: Zen, Chanting, and the Question “Who Is This?” with Bon Sun Sunim, JDPS

    What if the practice that changes your life isn't the one you want—but the one you need?In this episode, Bon Sun Sunim, JDPS, shares her Zen journey and the lessons she's learned through meditation, chanting, and self-inquiry. Discover how the question “Who is this?” can help you return to the present moment, navigate emotions, and cultivate greater clarity and balance in everyday life.Want to go beyond listening and begin practicing with others? Join our online Zen community: https://www.kwanumzenonline.org/

  2. 9

    Zen for Modern Life: SK Teoh, JDPSN on Finding Clarity in a Distracted World

    How can Zen practice help younger generations navigate anxiety, distraction, burnout, and the search for meaning?In this episode, Zen teacher SK Teoh shares his journey from corporate finance to decades of Zen training and teaching. He reflects on his first encounter with Zen Master Seung Sahn, the challenges of learning meditation, and why simple awareness and presence remain deeply relevant today.This conversation explores:Zen practice for modern lifeMeditation and mental clarityStress, suffering, and emotional resilienceMindfulness for millennials and Gen ZFinding meaning beyond achievementThe power of simplicity and awarenessWhether you’re new to meditation or curious about Zen philosophy, this episode offers grounded insights and practical wisdom for living with greater clarity and compassion.Listening is the beginning. Practice together and become part of our living Zen community: https://www.kwanumzenonline.org/

  3. 8

    Jason Quinn, JDPSN on Zen Leadership, Community Practice, and Zen Gate

    Zen teacher Jason Quinn JDPSN joins host Viviane Casimir to discuss some Zen expressions, metaphors, and Zen poetry, leading you to your true Self and making Zen a natural part of your daily life.If you’re ready to turn insight into practice, come sit, learn, and grow with our community: https://www.kwanumzenonline.org/

  4. 7

    Kathy Park, JDPSN on Applied Buddhism, Zen Practice, and Living the Great Vow

    Zen teacher Kathy Park joins host Tuck Leong to explore applied Buddhism, daily life Zen practice, and living the Great Vow.Discover how Korean Zen teachings invite us to embody mindfulness, compassion, and clarity in the world.Inspired by today’s conversation? Dig deeper with a supportive global Zen sangha here: https://www.kwanumzenonline.org/

  5. 6

    Tim Colohan, JDPSN on Zen Practice, Broken Heart, and Compassion in Everyday Life

    Zen teacher Tim Colohan, JDPSN, joins host Viviane Casimir to share how Zen practice, meditation, and “don’t know mind” help transform grief and uncertainty into compassion. From intensive Zen retreats in Korea to life in the film industry, this episode explores everyday Zen practice and resilience.Take the next step on the path. Deepen your practice, connect with teachers, and join our membership: https://www.kwanumzenonline.org/

  6. 5

    Rebecca Otte, JDPSN on Zen, Uncertainty, and Finding Calm in Turbulent Times

    Zen teacher Rebecca Otte, JDPSN, Abbot of the Prairie Zen Center, joins host Viviane Casimir to share how Zen practice and “don’t know mind” help us stay calm and compassionate amid life’s uncertainty. Discover how mindfulness and meditation can bring clarity, balance, and peace in everyday life.If this episode resonated with you, become one with our practicing community and explore membership: https://www.kwanumzenonline.org/

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    Seeing Clearly: Zen Master Soeng Hyang on “Before Thinking” and Living with Awareness

    Discover Zen wisdom with Zen Master Soeng Hyang (Bobby Rhodes), Head Zen Master of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Learn how “before-thinking mind” helps us find clarity, compassion, and calm in the chaos of everyday life.Ready to dig deeper into Zen practice? Join our global community and continue the journey here: https://www.kwanumzenonline.org/

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"The Way of Don't Know" is an engaging podcast series from Kwan Um Zen Online that explores how Zen practice can support our modern, everyday lives. Join our hosts as they engage in inspiring conversations with Zen teachers, answering questions and sharing insights that can be directly experienced in our lives. Each episode offers a unique blend of practical wisdom, personal anecdotes, and profound teachings, all rooted in the Kwan Um Zen School’s teaching of “don’t know” — opening our hearts and minds to a practice before any concepts and ideas.

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