Audio Video Moving Around the Zen-do Fundamentals of Zen Dec 16, 2021 An instructional video on how to practice ‘the form’ in and around the Zen-do. How to Sit Zazen (meditation) Fundamentals of Zen Dec 15, 2021 An instructional video on how to achieve the correct posture and perform the correct mudras for Rinzai Zen meditation, finishing with instructions on how to count the breath. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #11: Sitting Meditation Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Sep 15, 2021 Zen and Psychology join forces to discuss Zazen meditation: with tips on how to meditate effectively, it’s history, and why it is such a central practice in both secular and religious mindfulness practices. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #10: Body and breath Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Aug 12, 2021 In this episode Jamie Shavdia & Martin Goodson discuss the importance of the body in the practice of mindfulness and Buddhist practice, as well as the pivotal role of following the breath. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #9: Mindfulness of eating and drinking Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Aug 1, 2021 In this podcast Jamie and Martin discuss the mindfulness of eating and drinking, and how a meditational way of being in this inevitable act, helps us to connect with the present moment. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #8: Working with the Emotional Household Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Jul 15, 2021 In this podcast Jamie & Martin discuss the necessity of working with the emotions, as a key to the transformation of the heart and laying down the delusion of 'I'. Zen Bites #7: Walking Meditation Dec 15, 2020 How do we take the 'quiet spaciousness' off the meditation seat and into activity? Walking meditation is one gateway method to do this. Jamie and Martin also discuss the pilgrimage and its symbolic resonance as 'spiritual journey'. Zen Bites #6 Daily Life Practice Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Nov 25, 2020 In this discussion Jamie & Martin discuss the mechanics of daily life practice, the practice of meditation in the midst of our life activities. How does this tie into the more 'visible' practice of zazen (sitting meditation)? Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #5 The Compassionate Heart Nov 11, 2020 Therapeutic Mindfulness now includes specific practices around compassion. Jamie and Martin discuss the importance of this 'Divine Abode' as it is called in Buddhism as being intrinsic to the awakened heart. Zen Bites #4:Meditational Retreats Why do them and what are they for? Oct 29, 2020 Jamie and Martin discuss the importance of this element of spiritual training, along with a few things to consider if you want to go on one. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #3 What is Mindfulness for? A dialogue between Zen & Psychotherapy Oct 14, 2020 This episode looks at the question of whether mindfulness is a religious practice or a therapeutic practice. Zen Bites #2: What is Mindfulness Really? From the Archive Oct 7, 2020 In this episode Jamie Shavdia & Martin Goodson discuss whether Mindfulness is a technique or a way of life? What defines the mindful awareness state? How is it attained? Zen Bites #1: Who am I? From the archive Sep 24, 2020 Zen Bites' is the first in a series of podcasts featuring CBT & Mindfulness Psychotherapist Jamie Shavdia and Martin Goodson co-founder of the website The Zen Gateway. In Zen Bites #1 (entitled Who am I?) discussion ranges from the nature of consciousness to the realisation of mortality, compassion... Series Zen Bites Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Sep 24, 2020 Zen Bites is a free audio podcast series featuring Mindfulness-based psychotherapist Jamie Shavdia and Zen Buddhist teacher Martin Goodson, with discussion focusing on Zen, Buddhism and Mindfulness, to more generalised themes of Psychology and Spirituality. Topics AUDIO COURSES BOOKS DAILY LIFE PRACTICE EXHIBITIONS INTERVIEWS MEDITATION MINDFULNESS PEOPLE PSYCHOLOGY ZEN PRACTICE NEW! Dharma Centre We have just launched our online Dharma Centre. All are welcome... Join our Community! Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more