December 2024

Discover Zen perspectives on the meaning of Christmas, radical responsibility, and spiritual transformation. Learn how presence, connection, and self-awareness shape a mindful life.

Through humor and sharp critique, the talk deconstructs traditional notions of the Four Noble Truths, showing how Zen flips the script, asking us not to seek answers but to embody direct experience. From navigating sensual pleasures to exploring the depths of jhanic absorption, the practice becomes not about escaping but fully embracing the moment.