Audio Video Your browser does not support the audio element. The Knower, The God of Buddhism The Gateway Talks Sep 17, 2022 Who is the one who sees, hears and smells? Who is the doer? Who is the one who knows? Your browser does not support the audio element. The Ever Turning Wheel | Part II Gateway Talks May 16, 2022 The Buddha said that to understand the teaching of the '12 Linked Chain of Causation' was to understand the Dharma itself. In this talk we take a deep dive into the teaching. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #17 Podcast: Gratitude Zen Buddhism and Psychotherapy Apr 3, 2022 In this episode of Zen Bites, Jamie and Martin discuss the transformative effect that gratitude can have on our quality of life. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #20 Podcast: Mapping the Mind Zen Buddhism and Psychotherapy Mar 23, 2022 In this final episode Jamie & Martin discuss the mythological and psychological models that have been created by different cultures across the ages, from the Norse myths of the Nine worlds to the collective unconscious. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #19: Living with Uncertainty Zen Buddhism and Psychotherapy Mar 10, 2022 Martin and Jamie discuss the nature of uncertainty and how to change our relationship to it. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #18: The Shadow, Repression and Acceptance Podcast Feb 2, 2022 In this episode Jamie and Martin discuss the unconditional acceptance of the shadow self, those unfavourable parts of "I', the ego, that are often repressed and not allowed in. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #16: Body Wisdom Buddhism & Psychotherapy Dec 26, 2021 In this episode Jamie & Martin discuss the role of the body as a source of insight and wisdom, relinquishing the cognitive agenda and exploring a realm of pure sensation. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #15: Bereavement, Loss & Dying Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Dec 1, 2021 In this episode Jamie & Martin discuss the difficult topic of bereavement, loss and dying. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #14: Transcendence Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Nov 20, 2021 In this episode Jamie & Martin discuss the spiritual potential of transcending the individual ego and the limited confines of our cognitive prisons. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #12: Mindfulness & Relationships Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Oct 17, 2021 In this talk Jamie and Martin discuss the spiritual and psychotherapeutic transformations can happen when we apply mindfulness to the relationships we have in our lives. 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? 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. 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... 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