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We all desire happiness - what is good, pleasant right, permanent, joyful, satisfying, and easy. But life often brings frustration, dissatisfaction, incompleteness, and sorrow.This podcast channel offers talks and question-response-sessions from Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran, Author, and Peace Activist Claude AnShin Thomas. This is for everyone who yearns for understanding and for embodying the difference we want to see in the world. Let's embark together on a path of ending all wars and truly living peace. https://www.zaltho.org, info@zaltho.org
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- 2 weeks ago44 min
18. Fear, Taking Responsibility and Seeing Where We Connect (#88)
Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations: - AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003, also as ebook and audiobook) - Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2021, also as ebook and audiobook) - On the Edges of Sleep: Poems of War and Memory (Oakwood Publishing 2024, also as ebook) - Applied Zen- A Short Guide to an Active Meditation Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2025, also as ebook) https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:20 — How do you work with things that you're deeply afraid of? 5:47 — Can you give an example of a time when you avoided responsibility? 9:38 — What was it like seeing your grandchildren? 11:30 — Why is the Magnolia Zen Center located in Florida? 21:37 — What is the difference, for you, between spirituality and esotericism? <strong style="mso-bidi-font
- 4 weeks ago42 min
17. Relative and Absolute Realms, the Ceremony for the Dead and Navigating a War Zone (#87)
Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations: - AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003, also as ebook and audiobook) - Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2021, also as ebook and audiobook) - On the Edges of Sleep: Poems of War and Memory (Oakwood Publishing 2024, also as ebook) - Applied Zen- A Short Guide to an Active Meditation Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2025, also as ebook) https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:16 — What is it like being with your grandchildren? 1:37 — Has your purple rakusu ever been pressed? 2:20 — In the Ceremony of the Dead, the word evil is used. What is your understanding of evil? 6:30 — How did you navigate the relationship between martial arts and drug use? 10:45 — Could you explain the opening ritual in which you recite and bow in different directions? 14:30 — Your daughter-in-law says she doesn't know what you do. How would you explain your practice to her? 15:09 — Does
- Sep 20, 202649 min
16. Spiritual Practice, Attachment, and Seeing the Nature of Things (#86)
Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations: - AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003, also as ebook and audiobook) - Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2021, also as ebook and audiobook) - On the Edges of Sleep: Poems of War and Memory (Oakwood Publishing 2024, also as ebook) - Applied Zen- A Short Guide to an Active Meditation Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2025, also as ebook) https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:25 — What do you do when someone belittles you? 4:23 — How would you respond to someone who says they have no need for spiritual practice? 5:05 — Has your practice, over time, given you the ability to see the true nature of things? 6:30 — Does having less attachment or favoritism toward what I like lead to a clearer mind? 9:30 — Is there a reason you say not to follow the breath into the body? 13:08 — Regarding inhe
- Sep 7, 202647 min
15. Healing Past and Future Generations, The Roots of Sarcasm, and Working with a Busy Mind (#85)
Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations:https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, please donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 01:14 —What is your perspective on watching films?** 03:20 —What is your perspective on experiencing suffering versus escaping it? **07:19 —If I am not interested in a particular TV series, is it better to not watch at all? ** 09:15 —How did you change your ideas of being a victim? ** 12:05 —Do you believe films contain important messages? ** 12:50 —How do you know when you are present and when you are not? ** 13:05 —Is it possible to be a frame of mind where Zen practice could be harmful to you? ** 13:55 —<span style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareas
- Aug 20, 202643 min
14. On War, Addiction to Substances to include Adrenalin, and What Is Self-Reflection (#84)
Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations:https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, please donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps:1:19 How have you been affected by the war in the Middle East? 8:08 How was it that you came to live in Iran? 12:30 When a country is attacked, would it be appropriate for the one being attacked to surrender to avoid more violence? 17:30 In a possible situation of domestic violence ...? 20:15 Is it important to celebrate Women's Day, or any other special day? 23:23 Do you have contact with anyone in Iran? 26:09 What was it like to buy drugs in Iran? 29:50 When sitting, do you always have the same position?<span style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font:
- Jul 22, 202649 min
13. Changing Oneself and Learning from Mistakes; Working with Worry and War(#83)
Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:14 Do you have any suggestions to help with worry about family matters? **2:43 Do you have behaviors that you previously were unaware of? **9:40 What is your response to someone who says, "My problem is external because bombs are falling"? **11:00 Do you find yourself missing something or someone from your past? **13:10 Are you inspired by Kshitigarbha to enter hell realms and liberate people? **16:40 How can I live with an open heart? **20:30 You mentioned a while ago that you have ordained others whom you would have not ordained today. Are you disappointed with them? **<span style= "mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; col
- Jul 1, 202648 min
12.On Boundaries, Presence, and How Liabilities Can Be Assets (#82)
Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations: - AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003, also as ebook and audiobook) - Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2021, also as ebook and audiobook) - On the Edges of Sleep: Poems of War and Memory (Oakwood Publishing 2024, also as ebook) - Applied Zen- A Short Guide to an Active Meditation Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2025, also as ebook) https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:10 What do boundaries mean to you? ** 4:25 When you listen to someone expressing intense suffering, what helps you to remain present?** 8:05 What do you know about a treatment called Emotional Freedom Techniques, used for former soldiers with post-traumatic stress?** 12:50 Being aware of your suffering, do you do anything other than simply observe the sensation?** 22:16 What does success mean to you today?** 29:25 What has your experience been in receiving gratitude?** 31:45 With a vow to "give up everyt
- Jun 10, 202642 min
11. On Surrender, Generosity, and How to be of Service (#81)
Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https://www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations:https://www.zaltho.org/books/ To support, donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:20 — What does it mean to be of maximum service, and how do you avoid exhaustion? 5:04 — At what point does something become political? 6:32 — In reference to Question 1, do you have few or many "no's" in your head? 12:12 — How much time would you invest in a flat you will only be in for two years? 16:30 — Is it difficult for you to rely on others' generosity? 23:11 — How does surrendering manifest itself today? 27:25 — Were you disciplined in elementary school? 31:25 — If a person upsets me, what should I do? 34:05 — Have you ever confessed to a priest?
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About ZalthoLIVE - Claude AnShin Thomas
We all desire happiness - what is good, pleasant right, permanent, joyful, satisfying, and easy. But life often brings frustration, dissatisfaction, incompleteness, and sorrow.This podcast channel offers talks and question-response-sessions from Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran, Author, and Peace Activist Claude AnShin Thomas. This is for everyone who yearns for understanding and for embodying the difference we want to see in the world. Let's embark together on a path of ending all wars and truly living peace. https://www.zaltho.org, info@zaltho.org
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