https://www.edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/zen/ en-us Copyright 2024, Edward Reib An approachable, sometimes humorous, series available on YouTube or any Podcasting platform. Edward Reib An approachable, sometimes humorous, series available on YouTube or any Podcasting platform. An approachable, sometimes humorous, series available on YouTube or any Podcasting platform. Edward Reib gwydion.la@gmail.com https://www.edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/ https://edward-reib.com/bb244.jpg https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/213.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/213.html Introducing the audio-only version of "Buddhist Books Podcast: Zen Buddhism." Spirituality Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Introducing the audio-only version of "Buddhist Books Podcast: Zen Buddhism." Introducing the audio-only version of "Buddhist Books Podcast: Zen Buddhism." 00:27:16 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Chan, Ze, Dogen https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/144.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/144.html This is a special episode in which we'll take a look at the past year of the Buddhist Books Podcast since it began on December 5th, 2021. I'll also be reciting Eihei Dogen's "Fukanzazengi" or "Universal Recommendation for Sitting Meditation," which he wrote in 1227 CE. Buddhism Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Edward Reib's "Buddhist Books" Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites, generally speaking, "Buddhist Books" starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is a special episode in which we'll take a look at the past year of the Buddhist Books Podcast since it began on December 5th, 2021. I'll also be reciting Eihei Dogen's "Fukanzazengi" or "Universal Recommendation for Sitting Meditation," which he wrote in 1227 CE. 01:09:12 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/hsdc.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/hsdc.html This is a special episode because, rather than being filmed in my office in Delhi, it is filmed in Bodh Gaya with Mahabodhi Temple just behind me. In today's episode, we briefly jump ahead on the timeline from the early Theravada schools of Buddhism to Master Dogen bringing Soto Chan into Japan in the 13th century and, because of his accent, calling it "Zen." In other words, it was the beginning of what could be called "Japanese Zen." Buddhism Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Edward Reib's "Buddhist Books" Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites, generally speaking, "Buddhist Books" starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is a special episode because, rather than being filmed in my office in Delhi, it is filmed in Bodh Gaya with Mahabodhi Temple just behind me. In today's episode, we briefly jump ahead on the timeline from the early Theravada schools of Buddhism to Master Dogen bringing Soto Chan into Japan in the 13th century and, because of his accent, calling it "Zen." In other words, it was the beginning of what could be called "Japanese Zen." 00:29:34 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/244.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/244.html This is part 4 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading the first lecture recorded in Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” entitled “Bendowa,” which he wrote in 1231. Buddhism Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 4 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading the first lecture recorded in Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” entitled “Bendowa,” which he wrote in 1231. 01:36:29 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/252.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/252.html This is part 5 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled "Genjo-Koan" meaning "The Realized Universe" which he wrote in 1233. Buddhism Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 5 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled "Genjo-Koan" meaning "The Realized Universe" which he wrote in 1233. 00:22:46 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/257.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/257.html This is part 6 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled “Ikka-No-Myoju” meaning "One Bright Pearl" which he wrote in 1238. Buddhism Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 6 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled “Ikka-No-Myoju” meaning "One Bright Pearl" which he wrote in 1238. 00:30:16 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/264.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/264.html This is part 7 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled “Ju-Undo-Shiki” meaning "Rules for the Hall of Heavy Cloud" which he wrote in 1239. Buddhism Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 7 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s 'Shobogenzo' the chapter entitled “Ju-Undo-Shiki” meaning "Rules for the Hall of Heavy Cloud" which he wrote in 1239. 00:27:32 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/269.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/269.html This is part 8 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Soku-Shin-Ze-Butsu” meaning "Mind Here and Now Is Buddha" which he wrote in 1239. Buddhism Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 8 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Soku-Shin-Ze-Butsu” meaning "Mind Here and Now Is Buddha" which he wrote in 1239. 00:28:40 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/272.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/272.html This is part 9 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism, thought to have been composed around 780 CE. Buddhism Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 9 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism, thought to have been composed around 780 CE. 00:34:17 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/278.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/278.html This is part 10 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Senjo” meaning "Washing" which he wrote in 1239. Buddhism Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 10 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Senjo” meaning "Washing" which he wrote in 1239. 00:46:06 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/282.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/282.html This is part 11 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism, thought to have been composed around 780 CE. Buddhism Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 11 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism, thought to have been composed around 780 CE. 00:45:42 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/288.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/288.html This is part 12 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Raihai-Tokuzui” meaning "Prostrating to Attainment of the Marrow" which he wrote in early April of 1240 C.E. Buddhism Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 10 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll be reading Eihei Dōgen’s “Shobogenzo” the chapter entitled “Raihai-Tokuzui” meaning "Prostrating to Attainment of the Marrow" which he wrote in early April of 1240 C.E. 00:59:44 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/292.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/292.html This is part 13 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism, thought to have been composed around 780 CE. Buddhism Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. This is part 13 of the “Zen Buddhism” series on Buddhist Books Podcast. In this episode, we’ll begin reading "The Platform Sutra" of the Sixth Patriarch of Zen (Chan) Buddhism, thought to have been composed around 780 CE. 00:44:18 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/298.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/298.html How to hear the Sutras in the sounds of a passing river. Buddhism Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. How to hear the Sutras in the sounds of a passing river. 00:59:54 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/302.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/302.html The thieves, the gates, and the different kinds of dust. Buddhism Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. The thieves, the gates, and the different kinds of dust. 00:32:40 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/308.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/308.html In which Dogen disses the guy in that Allen Ginsberg poem. Buddhism Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. In which Dogen disses the guy in that Allen Ginsberg poem. 00:50:47 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/312.html https://edward-reib.com/buddhist-books/312.html It turns out The Kingdom of Heaven and The Western Pure Land may have a few things in common... Buddhism Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 PDT Edward Reib No Buddhist Books Podcast is an approachable, sometimes humorous, series in which Edward recites Buddhist Books, starting with the earliest, and gradually working toward the most recent. It turns out The Kingdom of Heaven and The Western Pure Land may have a few things in common... 00:32:27 Buddha, Buddhist, Buddhism, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Sutrayana