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Episodes
Appamada2025-08-24 | Dharma Talk | Don't Try Harder; Try Softer and Theory "U" | Joel Barna
Some readings referenced in this talk can be found in the Appamada chant book: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c03ced75ffd204418037b7a/t/5c523209898583e…
Appamada2025-08-20 I Inquiry I finding yourself in a small room I Josh Gifford
three poems referenced : You Reading This be ready ~ William Stafford Starting here, what do you want to remember? How sunlight creeps along a shining floor?…
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2025-08-18 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-08-18 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-08-17 | Dharma Talk | The Sutra that Explains the Profound Secret: The Third Turning of the Wheel of Dharma | Ellen Hippard
2025-08-17 | Dharma Talk | The Sutra that Explains the Profound Secret: The Third Turning of the Wheel of Dharma | Ellen Hippard by Appamada
Appamada2025-08-12 I Inquiry I It’s the Waiting I Flint Sparks
“The Maples” ~ Marie Howe I asked the stand of maples behind the house, How should I live my life? They said, shhh shhh shhh . . . How should I live, I asked…
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2025-08-11 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-08-11 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-08-10 | Dharma talk | This Is The Way—Everyday Life | Sandra Medina Bocangel
2025-08-10 | Dharma talk | This Is The Way—Everyday Life | Sandra Medina Bocangel by Appamada
AppamadaSaturday morning Dharma Talk | Zen Ceremony source of the Dharma | Kim
Dharma talk and activity sharing
AppamadaSaturday Afternoon Dharma Talk & Activity | Ceremony for Encouragement of Zazen | Jessica
"A Ceremony for the Encouragement of Zazen" talk and discussion
AppamadaSunday Morning Dharma Talk | Somatic Mindfulness | Jess
Sunday Morning Dharma Talk | Somatic Mindfulness | Jess by Appamada
AppamadaSunday Afternoon | Closing Circle, Endless Bow, Refuges
Closing circle discussion, group photos, endless bow, refuges
AppamadaFriday Evening Orientation and Introductions
Orientation, Introductions, Kinhin explanation, begin Zazen
Appamada2025-08-07 I Inquiry I Is Truth brutal? I Trudy Johnston
Could It Happen Anywhere? Listen to the rhythm of things that never die. —Mark Nepo, “For a Long Time” Worried about what was to come, I went to the river and…
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2025-08-04 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-08-04 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-07-29 I Inquiry I Continuous Mistakes I Joel Barna
Here is the poem by Hilda Raz, reflecting on a time when she was the poet laureate of Nebraska and did some teaching about poetry in public schools. I hope you…
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2025-07-28 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-07-28 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-07-27 | Dharma Talk | This | Joel Barna
Genjokoan can be found on page 34 of the Appamada chant book here: https://appamada.org/s/Appamada-Chant-Book.pdf. Guided meditation adapted from Henry…
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2025-07-21 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-07-21 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
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2025-07-14 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-07-14 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-07-22 I Inquiry I Belonging is what we are.. I Trudy Johnston
Thanks By W. S. MERWIN Listen with the night falling we are saying thank you we are stopping on the bridges to bow from the railings we are running out of the…
Appamada2025-07-20 | Dharma Talk | Acceptance | Jess
2025-07-20 | Dharma Talk | Acceptance | Jess by Appamada
Appamada2025-07-15 I Inquiry I Aspirations for your daily journey I Suzanne Kilkus
2025-07-15 I Inquiry I Aspirations for your daily journey I Suzanne Kilkus by Appamada
Appamada2025-07-13 | Dharma Talk | The Generosity of Friendship | Rosemarie Gardella Gates
Poem in today's talk written by Czeslaw Milosz
Appamada2025-07-08 I Inquiry I Heartbreak I Flint Sparks
Heartbreak ~ written in the ER The dull sickening pressure Is what got my attention. A racing heart, Stumbling over itself Is a more familiar alert. But this…
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2025-07-07 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-07-07 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-07-06 | Dharma Talk | The Light of Zazen | Ellen Hippard
Prompts for contemplation / discussion during this talk: 1) Is your zazen practice supported by dedication, intension, and time? 2) What hinders your zazen…
Appamada2025-07-01 I Inquiry I Bodhisattvas of the Earth I Flint Sparks
Link to Sunni (Sun) Brown on Substack https://nothingintheway.substack.com Deep Hope https://substack.com/home/post/p-165652333
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2025-06-30 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-06-30 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-06-29 | Dharma Talk | The Brahmavihārās | Ellen Hippard
2025-06-29 | Dharma Talk | The Brahmavihārās | Ellen Hippard by Appamada
Appamada2025-06-24 I Inquiry I I am Loving Awareness I Josh Gifford
The links Josh mentions RAM DASS ON HIS MANTRA “I AM LOVING AWARENESS” (WITH PRACTICE VIDEO) https://www.ramdass.org/loving-awareness/ The London Walker…
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2025-06-23 | Depth In Pracitce |Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-06-23 | Depth In Pracitce |Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-06-16 I Inquiry I Practice supports Becoming Yourself I Suzanne Kilkus
2025-06-16 I Inquiry I Practice supports Becoming Yourself I Suzanne Kilkus by Appamada
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2025-06-16 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-06-16 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-06-15 | Way Seeking Mind Talk | Sarah Webb
2025-06-15 | Way Seeking Mind Talk | Sarah Webb by Appamada
Appamada2025-06-10 I Inquiry I Suzuki Roshi’s “Swinging Door” I Joel Barna
2025-06-10 I Inquiry I Suzuki Roshi’s “Swinging Door” I Joel Barna by Appamada
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2025-06-09 | Depth In Practice | Vamalakirti Sutra
2025-06-09 | Depth In Practice | Vamalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-06-08 | Dharma Talk | Living the Paramitas in Troubled Times | Ellen Hippard
2025-06-08 | Dharma Talk | Living the Paramitas in Troubled Times | Ellen Hippard by Appamada
Appamada2025-06-03 I Inquiry I Why Practice? I Joel Barna
2025-06-03 I Inquiry I Why Practice? I Joel Barna by Appamada
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2025-06-02 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-06-02 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-06-01 | Head Student Exit Ceremony | Jess
2025-06-01 | Head Student Exit Ceremony | Jess by Appamada
Appamada2025-05-27 I Inquiry I When fear meets cluelessness surrounded by beauty.. I Trudy Johnston
2025-05-27 I Inquiry I When fear meets cluelessness surrounded by beauty.. I Trudy Johnston by Appamada
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2025 05 10 | Introduction to Zen | Jess Ambiee | Class 3
2025 05 10 | Introduction to Zen | Jess Ambiee | Class 3 by Appamada
Appamada2025-05-25 | Dharma Talk | Maylie Scott Meets Loneliness | Joel Barna
2025-05-25 | Dharma Talk | Maylie Scott Meets Loneliness | Joel Barna by Appamada
Appamada2025-05-20 I Inquiry I Presence Within Absence I Josh Gifford
2025-05-20 I Inquiry I Presence Within Absence I Josh Gifford by Appamada
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2025-05-19 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra
2025-05-19 | Depth In Practice | Vimalakirti Sutra by Appamada
Appamada2025-05-18 | Dharma Talk | Vow and Joy | Jess, Liya and Darcy
2025-05-18 | Dharma Talk | Vow and Joy | Jess, Liya and Darcy by Appamada
Appamada2025-05-13 I Inquiry I Reflections on Cause and Effect Part 2 I Joel Barna
2025-05-13 I Inquiry I Reflections on Cause and Effect Part 2 I Joel Barna by Appamada
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2025-05-10- Introduction to Zen -Jess Ambiee -Class 2
2025-05-10- Introduction to Zen -Jess Ambiee -Class 2 by Appamada
Appamada2025-05-11 | Way-Seeking Mind Talk | Lesley Bradstreet
2025-05-11 | Way-Seeking Mind Talk | Lesley Bradstreet by Appamada
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2025-05-10 | Introduction to Zen | Jess Ambiee | Class 1
2025-05-10 | Introduction to Zen | Jess Ambiee | Class 1 by Appamada
Appamada2025-05-06 I Inquiry I Reflections on Cause and Effect I Joel Barna
2025-05-06 I Inquiry I Reflections on Cause and Effect I Joel Barna by Appamada
Appamada2025-05-04 | Dharma Talk | The Wholehearted Way | Sandra Medina Bocangel
2025-05-04 | Dharma Talk | The Wholehearted Way | Sandra Medina Bocangel by Appamada
Appamada2025-04-29 I Inquiry I A Responsibility to Awe I Joel Barna
2025-04-29 I Inquiry I A Responsibility to Awe I Joel Barna by Appamada
Appamada2025-04-27 | Dharma Talk | Joy and Practice | Jess
2025-04-27 | Dharma Talk | Joy and Practice | Jess by Appamada
Appamada2025-04-22 I I Inquiry I Contentment I Joel Barna
2025-04-22 I I Inquiry I Contentment I Joel Barna by Appamada
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2025-04-21 Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson
2025-04-21 Depth In Practice | Not Two: The Appamada Story | Peg Syverson by Appamada
Appamada2025-04-20 | Dharma Talk | Genjokoan | Joel Barna
2025-04-20 | Dharma Talk | Genjokoan | Joel Barna by Appamada
Appamada2025-04-15 I Inquiry I Going Gently I Flint Sparks
2025-04-15 I Inquiry I Going Gently I Flint Sparks by Appamada