Shohaku Okumura A Good for Nothing Life

[@johnrainmcmanus6319]

If you look like this when you're 70, you're doing something right.

[@costealucia5357]

73

[@dr.papadopolis7171]

Doing ALOT right ..

[@Myrslokstok]

Kiding! He could be 43.

[@chyfields]

It’s in the absence of hair sharing your life force, by sucking vital nutrients away from the body. No hair = more nutrients for your core. 🤔

[@chadkline4268]

👍😊🍎

[@hoffmancapote]

What a wonderful genuine loving man. I found this video by accident. I had intended to listen for a few minutes, but after a few minutes I could not leave it and listened to every word for almost one and a half hours until the end. Anything else I would have done would have taught me little. This has taught me so much. Thank you

[@Interiormythos]

Brian, We are grateful for the “accident” that brought you to this channel. Abbot Okumura and his teachings are just the tip of the iceberg. Interior Mythos Journeys curriculum modules explore the special confluence of the depth traditions of the East and the West that are occurring in our time on this small planet. Please continue to hang around this channel and explore your accident more deeply in Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU.

[@fitnesspoint2006]

how do you know he is a "genuine loving man"?

[@mirashin8400]

Thank you 😊 💓

[@jozefwoo8079]

@@fitnesspoint2006he is certified by the genuine lovers society

[@ReiTuG]

I pay internet to have access to this kind of amazing content. So powerful and yet simple message

[@Interiormythos]

ReiTuG, Thank you for this kind affirmation and for visiting this special KZbin channel. We hope you will return often. Yes, the content on this channel is what the world most needs today and is seldom publicized. The core of this channel and its cross-tradition, universal message is contained in the “Life Journey” series; of which Abbot Okumura is one contributor. The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest teachers living today who are mostly unknown to the popular culture. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. We suggest doing one sequential module per day or on some regular schedule. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE The top Comment listed under each module contains a link to the next sequential art form. GO Deep!

[@thedjc100]

I’m not a Buddhist but I find the warmth and happiness this monk emanates to be quite appealing. He is a very good person.

[@jimmyhart5155]

But not a good boy!!

[@TropicalSafariUS]

It's just a term, Buddhism is universal teaching.

[@davidmusser7927]

Good for nothing!

[@Interiormythos]

David, yes! Good for nothing! Sorry we are slow in responding to you. Please check out the latest interview with Abbot Okumura which you can encounter at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing practice you may wish to consider, is establishing a regular practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, someone we will respond and other people around the world can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@andypike1234]

This is the best explanation of zen I´ve seen so far. Such a nice, humble and a real guy(of course, not a good boy! :)

[@anoridinaryhumanbeing70]

What?! he is a good boy! The really good one. Not a pretentious one. Or a hypocrite. But originally good. 😀❤️🙏

[@jackslabbath2434]

@@anoridinaryhumanbeing70 no labels

[@teryarty177]

All the years I spent trying to see myself as the infinite pure light of the cosmos, and there he sits. The ordinary man. A true master 🙏

[@frncscbtncrt]

This video introduced me to zen and literally changed my life

[@Interiormythos]

Mountain Oneness, Yes…Zazen is life transforming. In fact, anytime we find a path allowing us to practice the truth, “We are part of it,” transformation happens. When we become One with the Mountains, life changes; when the In-finite is revealed in the finite, when the Whole is exposed in the particular, when a glimpse of Timelessness is transparent through time, these are the igniting encounters that change life. Thank you.

[@nhungtran-uo2ud]

Only Buddha knows how many times I have been watching this video 🙏🙏🙏🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ 本当にありがとうございます

[@sebastiank9175]

his message seems simple but yet deep and profound, its all about letting go and just "being" and let the true nature of ones mind do the rest. Shohaku has such beautiful energy and such calmness and such subtle presence that seems he is not there.

[@Interiormythos]

Sebastian K. Good words. Thank you for these reflections. And…thank you for sharing in this special channel. We hope you will return often. We believe you will also appreciate: Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU

[@sebastiank9175]

@@Interiormythos thank you for uploading his wonderful teachings, I am a big fan of abbot shohaku and have visited your videos often to get inspired by his teachings, I hope someday I have created enough good karma and merits to meet him in person. growing up as a half Japanese / half Taiwanese catholic child up in Australia, I have often secretly read books about Japanese zen philosophy liek suzuki roshi crooked cucumber etc and feel very inspired by it, 30 years ago after a backpacker trip in nepal I have met a great Swedish Tibetan nun and later convert to buddhist and also take refuge with a Tibetan master., I hope someday I can meet a Japanese zen master or abbot shokaku. .for the past 20 years I have been living and working in Shanghai china and have visited many chinese Zen Buddhism monastery here but somehow I am not very connected. thanks again for posting these wonderful and inspiring videos , his words have helped me a great deal.

[@interdimensionalsailboat]

I re-listen this interview sometimes. Not because I really discover anything new or that i study it in some way. But it helps me relax 😅.

[@Interiormythos]

Sailboat, thank you for this personal insight. When we connect with truth that is Truth; that is Reality; peace manifests. May we all learn to practice surrendering to that which, at the deepest level, is Real. GO Deep!

[@sammavaca5714]

Thank you so much for uploading this wonderful interview. I could really feel Okumura's authenticity. It is very inspiring just to know that in this strange world today, such people exist. It gives me goose pimples.

[@Interiormythos]

Mike, We are grateful for your comments and for your presence on this channel. Yes, such teacher are rare to find in the world we share today. YET, several of them hang out regularly on this channel. Please tell your friends and come back often. Here is another example of some special contemporary, and mostly unknown, teachers: The Practice of Deep Talk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5C6l3WnoKt1a5I

[@sammavaca5714]

I am revisiting this clip and would like to have his address please. Thank you.

[@lmansur1000]

EXCELLENT TEACHING. COMPLETE AND WONDERFUL! I am so grateful!

[@nhungtran-uo2ud]

There are several important and complex ideas which he explains clearly and simply 🙏🙏🙏🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️

[@lavoisier16]

What a wonderful talk! The humility and wisdom shines through the screen! I cannot thank you enough I have been practicing for many years but recently I have been hitting a wall and could not see why , you have clarified where things were sticking.

[@Interiormythos]

Elisabeth, Thank you for sharing these comments and encountering Abbott Okumura’s message. Yes, this is precisely the purpose of the Interior Mythos Journeys channel; to help us all move through the persistent interior walls by providing contemporary language and a quantum scientific worldview to our encounters with the Deep Place. Please return often to this channel. Here is another segment to consider: Connecting with the Enigma of Consciousness kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppaogIymaJV9hNU

[@scotttully8572]

So nice to hear voices that go beyond practice. Thank you and bless you.🙏

[@Interiormythos]

Scott, sorry we are slow in responding to you. Thank you for this affirmation. Please check out the latest interview with Abbot Okumura which you can encounter at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing practice you may wish to consider, is establishing a regular practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, someone we will respond and other people around the world can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@sebastiank9175]

America is so fortunate to have so many buddhist teachers , it's America good karma and I hope they treasure these great teachers.

[@Interiormythos]

Sebastian, America has historically provided a protective environment for immense diversity in religious expression. This remains so today, contrary to what one might discern from the media. May it always be so. GO Deep!

[@tramyhoang1176]

Love that childlike smile in his face, love listening to his talks

[@Interiormythos]

Tra My Hoang. We love the childlike smile as well. This smile rests upon a great depth as you have observed. Thank you for visiting and participating on this channel. There is much more here to explore. Consider an encounter with: Befriending Reality kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4HRhGSGm9Oggrc

[@tramyhoang1176]

@@Interiormythos 💓💓💓❤️❤️❤️

[@codelicious6590]

It frustrates me to think of Western culture, how far separated from what is real and True in humanity it is- I have lived my entire life subject to Western culture and thought, ideology and at 47 years old I have come in my own thought and belief to where this man was at 17! Better late than never I suppose.

[@Interiormythos]

William, Thank you for these candid and personal reflections. Western culture has much to say to the East and the East has much to inform the West. This is a special moment in the evolution of the human family. This special confluence is the domain of the video curriculum modules of Interior Mythos Journeys. We believe you will appreciate the message contained in Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU

[@deela262]

Yes. And thankfully Internet gives access to have a glimpse of this lesser known unique way of life. Throughout 2021 I 'got to know ' so many wonderful personalities ( Buddhist monks and nuns) through their websites. What a blessing it was... like coming across an oasis after being lost in the desert.

[@codelicious6590]

@Stephen Hughes all those things that make physical existence easy and comfortable do not come without a price. Comfort is great because it frees us up from the struggle of survival so we can pursue philosophy art and deepen our understanding of ourselves but I think comfort is being pursued much for its own sake slot and that distracts from what is truly important.

[@Mankemacho]

I can see that you are descriminating between East and West. There would be no East if there wasn't a West. So this problem in itself is created by the mind.

[@codelicious6590]

@@Mankemacho I know All problems are created by the mind. Each mind in a way, is a problem. Really, East and West only exist in the mind so the words do not matter, only what is True.

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

The meaning of life is, to give life meaning. If this is what one wants. To ask questions, one will have to go on a search for an answer. But if one does not ask questions, one does not have to go and find answers. .... If the wind does not blow, the bell won`t ring and if I am deaf, I can`t hear a sound. ..... Without our senses we cannot experience anything here on this 3d level. Just do what you love and what feels good. When I just go and sit down and think of nothing, make myself go into a space of awareness, without any questions or expectations, I usually get downloads from source. I will have ideas come to me and then I will have to get up immediately and start creating those ideas. Usually the end result is very satisfying and it makes me feel very good. Feeling good is what one could call a "meaningful" goal to have. Blessings from Germany.

[@Interiormythos]

Christina, what beautiful reflections and sharing! Thank you! The human family and our small planet need more of these “downloads from source” today. Nurturing this practice and planting these seeds is the purpose of this channel. We are glad you have discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your Comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists - 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura and Sister Joan Chittister. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@ozzielam]

A lot of real gems and wisdom in what this teacher says. It’s the best explanation of Japanese Zen that I have heard. thank you very much for making this video and sharing it. I can see that Okumura is a genuine and humble and wise teacher and a fellow seeker on this path.

[@Interiormythos]

Osmond Lam, Thank you for this confirmation. And…thank you for checking out this channel. You will discover a lot of master teachers you have never heard of on this channel. Some of the greatest teachers on the planet today spend their energy exploring depth, consciousness, and compassion and are not focused on marketing and self-promotion. These are the unknown masters you will discover here. For more, please encounter: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk and The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s .

[@ozzielam]

@@Interiormythos Many thanks for your reply. Will check out your videos as suggested. Many thanks for your good work.

[@susanwoodward7485]

Fascinating interview. Superb articulation of Zen perspectives on reality. Thanks to all involved.

[@Interiormythos]

Susan, Thank you for this kind affirmation. We are grateful for your presence on the channel. Please continue to visit. Two foundational messages, built from a universal (East-West) grasp of Zen and depth practice, including Abbot Okumura’s insights, are: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk and The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s . Please encounter these when you can.

[@tyamada21]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL AND SINCERE-SPEAKING MONK... THANK YOU...

[@Interiormythos]

Tyamada21, And…thank you for sharing in the encounter with Abbott Okumura and for visiting this channel. We hope you will return often and refer your friends. This is the channel where the deep currents of the East and the deep currents of the West converge. Please also consider this module: Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU

[@asatenzo]

This talk covers the main points of Zen practice so nicely! Thank you Okumra-san.

[@Interiormythos]

Tami, sorry we are slow in responding to you. Thank you for this affirmation. Please check out the latest interview with Abbot Okumura which you can encounter at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing practice you may wish to consider, is establishing a regular practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, someone we will respond and other people around the world can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@99desi9n]

This kind of practice seems pure and authentic and coincides with my personal intuition. Traditionally I've been sitting and counting my breaths, but in reality this is attaching to the breath, which can not only seem to escape the coming and going of thought, but masks or overlays the observation of the natural flow, which can be distracting.

[@Interiormythos]

Anton, Beautiful reflections. Thank you! We also find it helpful to remember the objective of all our interior practices is not necessarily to count or not count the breaths, or anything else. The objective of the solitary practitioner is finally to manage consciousness, not simply when one is sitting, but in all of the encounters and situations of one’s life. Thus, sometimes it is appropriate to count the breaths, if it is helpful, and…sometimes it is appropriate to not count the breaths, if it is helpful. And sometimes it is appropriate to abandon our attachment to all our special practices and simply surrender to the flow of life that bears no self-consciousness of any human-devised method because it enters the depth of consciousness Itself. Beyond…beyond…beyond… Another module on this channel you may wish to encounter is We Are Flow Beings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWbPoa17eN-kaac

[@99desi9n]

@@Interiormythos Thank you so much for your response. How would you determine when it's more or less suitable to count the breaths? Once it becomes an obvious distraction? I do find that counting the breaths helps to cultivate mental focus. Would you ultimately refer to the state of hishiryo then?

[@tcrown3333]

What a wonderful advert for Zen Buddhism. Thank you for an informative and insightful video.

[@Interiormythos]

Keith, How wonderful to connect with you on this channel! We hope you will return often and refer your friends. This is the channel where the deep currents of the East and the deep currents of the West converge and express in contemporary, universal, non-divisive, existential language. Please also consider this module: Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU

[@ram_bam]

Abbot Okumra is gifted in his delivery of such incredible insight and knowledge. I could listen to him all day. I would love to hear him go into deeper detail on the bodhicitta state and how he deals with that paradox of desire / no desire. Thank you for this.

[@Interiormythos]

Rick, thank you for these comments and affirmation. You can listen to Abbot Okumura and other trans-tradition mentors-of-the-deep in a sequential, practice-oriented, series called the “Life Journeys,” which you can connect with on the homepage of this channel. GO Deep!

[@ram_bam]

@@Interiormythos Oh, that sounds incredible! I well absolutely be working through that playlist. I have just recently discovered your channel and it's a spiritual goldmine!! Thank you!

[@gixellia8455]

What a delightful Being!

[@Interiormythos]

Gixellia, we agree! You may appreciate the recent interview with Abbot Okumura: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is establishing a practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who opened for the Dalai Lama prior to his many on-site teachings all over the world. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, others can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@OliveirosDiasJr]

Thank you for this opportunity to be, somehow, with this man, this monk, Shohaku Okumura. Gashô!

[@Interiormythos]

Oliveiros, sorry we are slow in responding to you. Thank you for this affirmation. Please check out the latest interview with Abbot Okumura which you can encounter at: studio.kzbin.infoecfst8h4_ss/edit One nurturing practice you may wish to consider, is establishing a regular practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, someone we will respond and other people around the world can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@joycelee5780]

Oh wow ,what a beautiful teaching it benefits me a lot , very helpful ,Thanks ever so much for sharing the video , love from The UK

[@Interiormythos]

Joyce Lee, thank you for this kind affirmation and for becoming one of our cherished UK members of the “Interior Mythos Journeys global village.” We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@nhungtran-uo2ud]

A lot of my questions has been answered! Thank you very much! 本当にありがとうございます🙏🙏🙏🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️.

[@Interiormythos]

Nhung, We are grateful you found this material helpful. If you wish to encounter Abbott Okumura in a cross-cultural, East-West, context, you may appreciate these two short videos: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk and The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s

[@nhungtran-uo2ud]

Thank you very much for your two recommended videos.

[@jinukkim8776]

Thank you! I have learned a lot from this video.

[@Interiormythos]

Jinuk Kim, sorry it took 10 months for us to respond to you. Thank you for this affirmation. We did not decide to take KZbin seriously until about 7 months ago. We are now reaching out to individuals like you who have connected in the past but did not get a response. We will correct this going forward.This newly activated KZbin channel is committed to nurturing contemporary contemplative practitioners. One nurturing practice you may wish to consider, is establishing a regular practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, someone from the staff will always respond and other people around the world can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@antiv]

This is a wonderful video. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@Interiormythos]

Antivlog, Thank you for this affirmation. We are glad to have discovered this channel and hope you will return often and share your Comments. There are many videos on this channel but the core message is presented in the “Life Journeys” series. The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest teachers living today who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Okumura. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. We suggest doing one sequential module per day or on some regular schedule. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. The top Comment listed under each module contains a link to the next sequential art form. We hope to see more Comments and reflections from you again soon. GO Deep!

[@eugenepat61]

With simplicity Abbot Shohaku Okumra communicates what is most profound - the paradox of reality and how to live with it. Modern Western Philosophy was paraphrased by Noam Chomsky as "Obtain wealth; think of none other than self." How far removed it is from Zen. J.J. Krishnamurti said that it is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. We don't pay attention to the messages we are getting even in the face of all the pollution we are creating - and we know since the sixties that our way of life is unsustainable. Think of social media as a way to create more "mind," more distraction and addictive behaviours. There is a better way as clearly explicated here by Abbot Shohaku. Many thanks for this beautifully put-together video.

[@Interiormythos]

Mike Finn, thank you for this powerful statement and insight we all need to acknowledge. May we not become comfortable or adjust to the profoundly unhealthy consumer culture surrounding us. We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@zeroequalsthree8649]

When he said "Our mind is nowhere, therefore our mind can be everywhere." about the activity of the mind during zazen, that really resonated with me.

[@Interiormythos]

ZeroEqualsThree, thank you for this reflection. Yes, “nowhere” and “everywhere” are corresponding and paradoxical realities embedded within and accessible to each of us within the enigma of consciousness. We are grateful you have discovered this special channel. We hope you will return often. We suggest you explore this journey in more depth by encountering the “Life Journey” series on the homepage of the “Interior Mythos Journeys” KZbin Channel. These modules provide a sequential, guided, experiential path for the contemporary contemplative practitioner. Life Journey #7 - The Ultimate Journey is a good place to start. Just scroll down the home page. Check it out and keep in touch! GO Deep!

[@darekjapan]

Thank You Okumura-san. All the best for You and Your Family.

[@ubud5924]

Thank you for a wonderful talk. I am a Buddhist and learned more.

[@Interiormythos]

Ubud, We are grateful you are finding this channel helpful. You may also appreciate two of the more-instructive messages by Abbott Okumura and others, in a cross-cultural context, on practicing an intentional interior life. These include: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk and The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s

[@erisacres197]

This guy is awesome! Much love to you!

[@Interiormythos]

Eris, Thank you for sharing the encounter. Abbott Okumura is an important Voice within the “Life Journeys” curriculum that, in a contemporary context, merges the contemplative wisdom practices of the East with those traditions of the West. Two examples you may appreciate, in which Abbott Okumura appears, are The Practice of Deep Listening: interiormythos.com/video_type/journey-3-the-ultimate-entanglement/, and The Practice of Deep Breathing: interiormythos.com/video/station-4-the-practice-of-deep-breathing/. Best wishes on this special journey into The Deep Place.

[@healingmomentum]

your energy is amazing. what a wonderful video. thank you so much!

[@Interiormythos]

Healing Momentum, sorry we are slow in responding to you. Thank you for this affirmation. Please check out the latest interview with Abbot Okumura which you can encounter at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing practice you may wish to consider, is establishing a regular practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, someone we will respond and other people around the world can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@diogodasilva6474]

Congrats to the editor, very well cut, subtitled, right lighting and the sound was perfect. It's such a pity to find a lecture by a sage with poor audio. Not that it becomes unusable, but it's certainly distracting. As of contents of this interview, it's overwhelming. I'm speechless.

[@Interiormythos]

SaFa’s chess, we agree. “Transparent Works,” which produces all of the material on this channel is THE BEST. There are many modules here that leave us all “speechless!” We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. If you wish to adopt a regular practice of exploring a deep personal journey within this 21st Century global village we share, consider the sequential steps of the “Life Journeys” series you can discover in the Playlists on this channel. We know of no more important practice for humanity today than re-connecting with the universal Deep Place and allowing this connection to modulate our thinking and action. This material can nurture the beginning seeker or the well-practiced master. Our world needs contemporary contemplative practitioners. The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. Think of each module (Station) as a component of daily practice or study like a foundational dharma talk or contemplative catechism. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day, or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. Here is a link to a short context that will help you understand the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@neilconen618]

Thank you very much for uploading this, I'm studying for my exams right now but made sure to watch a section every day and I'm happy that I stayed for the whole video. 我也想感谢奥村正博老师，我会尽力去做一个像您一样宽恕待人并有一个以利乐众生的慈悲心的人。

[@Interiormythos]

Neil Conen, and we are happy you hung around for the full journey. Thanks for choosing a practice to “make time” during your studies. In our current world, that loves the instantaneous and has a 2-minute attention span, we often lose touch with the value of “a journey.” We are grateful you have discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your Comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists. 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@coolkid9967]

This is one of the videos which really changed my life

[@Interiormythos]

Ok Bokay. Thank you for this response and confirmation. You will also appreciate Abbott Okumura’s insights regarding death and timelessness in: Interior Dialogue with Great Voices kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKqbiJqgqMt8f7c

[@noellundstrom7447]

Thank you for this interview it was very beautiful to get to know this mans story and also understand more about zen from his life

[@Interiormythos]

Noel, thank you for this affirmation. We are grateful you have discovered this special channel and hope you will return often. Abbot Okumura is integrated deeply in this program. Please consider a sustained encounter with The Life Journey series on the home page of the Interior Mythos Journeys KZbin channel. It provides a sequential, guided, experiential path for the contemporary contemplative practitioner. You will discover this dynamic profoundly in all the Life Journey series. But to get a feel for the material, Life Journey #7 - The Ultimate Journey is a good place to start. Just scroll down the home page. Check it out and keep in touch! GO Deep!

[@Joe-kn3wt]

This is priceless!

[@Interiormythos]

Joe 333, we agree! Help us spread the word. We are grateful you have discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@sugameltpastriescoffee7186]

Thank you for putting up such gem in long format for us

[@Interiormythos]

Sugamelt Pastries & Coffee. Thank you for this sincere affirmation. This channel presents both short video snipits, longer interviews, and more refined, integrated, and sequenced, cinematic art forms called “life journeys.” If you are connected with a group, consider elements from the Life Journeys series. These are designed for group discussion. Here are two popular examples: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk and The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s .

[@haikuargentina1108]

Honest and enlightened talk. Thank you very much for this video 🙏

[@Interiormythos]

Haiku Argentina, Thank you for this affirmation and for finding your way to this KZbin Channel. This is a special place and we hope you will return often. A new interview with Abbot Okumura is now being slowly released on this channel including: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZTZeaaMod2tq8U

[@haikuargentina1108]

@@Interiormythos Thank you very much 🙏 Congratulations for you channel.

[@rukathehamsteratwork8896]

I like it when he said “I know I’m still a good boy in a sense, I’m not so bad.” and let the interviewers laugh @32:52 😊

[@Interiormythos]

Rukathehamster, yes…yes! We are grateful you have discovered this special channel where the message of Abbot Okumura and other substantive teachers is shared. Please consider an encounter with the Life Journey series, available on the home page of this channel. It provides a sequential, guided, experiential path for the contemporary contemplative practitioner. Check it out. GO Deep!

[@SolveEtCoagula93]

I have been using shikantza for a number of years. But listening to Shohaku Okumra caused me to review my practice. I ‘saw’ something via his teaching. Thank you for showing this. 🙏

[@Interiormythos]

Neil, thank you for this kind affirmation. We are grateful you found this helpful and affirm your commitment as an aware and evolviong practitioner. In the Deep Place, we are all beginners. We are glad you have discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your Comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura and Sister Joan Chittister. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context and link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@Dieblauesau]

I could listen to this guy all day!

[@Interiormythos]

Henning Øgaard, yes! Voices that speak the truth in this moment in history are a rare privilege to encounter. We affirm that your ears are attuned to this deeper message that remains the only mission of this program. We are grateful you have discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your Comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists. 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@as123ferrdi8]

At 51:22 there is something in his eyes that moved me to tears

[@timothychamberlin6985]

Thank you so much....

[@Interiormythos]

Timothy, we affirm you are well. You may appreciate the most recent interview with Abbot Okumura: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU Also, one nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is establishing a practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who opened for the Dalai Lama prior to his many on-site teachings all over the world. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, others can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@muthusws]

Loved it. Ignore all thought. Surrender to what is. Advaita

[@Interiormythos]

Advaita, Yes…yes! Thank you for visiting this channel. We hope you will return often and invite your friends. Please also consider: Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU

[@karlhungus5554]

This was very enjoyable. Thank you for the video and the very helpful subtitles.

[@Interiormythos]

Karl, sorry we are slow in responding to you. Thank you for this affirmation. Please check out the latest interview with Abbot Okumura which you can encounter at: studio.kzbin.infoecfst8h4_ss/edit One nurturing practice you may wish to consider, is establishing a regular practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, someone we will respond and other people around the world can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@artoboroscargobike9729]

Thank You very much 🙏

[@Interiormythos]

@artoboroscargobike, you are welcome and we are grateful you have discovered this special channel. We hope you will return often. Consider an encounter with the Life Journey series, available on the home page of this channel. It provides a sequential, guided, experiential path for contemporary contemplative practitioners. It can provide a helpful teaching tool for solitary inquiry or group discussion. Check it out! GO Deep!

[@nhungtran-uo2ud]

I’ve always been searching for the meaning of my existence and my life. Still

[@Interiormythos]

Nhung, Yes…this search for meaning is a lifelong, day by day, pursuit. And…as with everything that is true, the answer is always hidden in paradox. In this case, we discover the meaning of life by not looking for it! This statement is, of course, not true!…but true. DH Lawrence penned the following poem: Those who go searching for love… Only make manifest their own lovelessness… And, the loveless never find love…Only the loving find love…And, they never have to seek for it! If one substitutes the word “meaning” for “love,” one gets a feel after the message. Another short, but related module on this Channel, you may wish to encounter is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKuonXyQq9GSb5o

[@nhungtran-uo2ud]

@@Interiormythos Thank you very much for your very meaningful D. H. Lawrence poem. I haven’t read anything that beautiful for a while❤️👍

[@yasushiwada1130]

I love this talk

[@Interiormythos]

Yasushi, thank you for this kind affirmation. We love this talk too! Our world needs contemplative practitioners. Our human family needs you! Stay connected - email us at [e-mail] to be included in the global community of contemporary contemplatives. Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@Whipplets77]

The sound of sound Our what sound, Brilliant

[@Interiormythos]

Lssf Sccg, yes…yes! What sound? Grasping the world of the inner and the outer and moving beyond both to that-which-is-deeper and one-with-all, this is the great journey. We are grateful you have discovered this channel and the message of Abbot Okumura and many other great teachers who share their voices here. We hope you will return often. GO Deep!

[@TropicalSafariUS]

I love this interview, I love all schools of Buddhism.

[@Interiormythos]

Phea Ram. Thank you for this affirmation and for checking out the channel. Much of the content of this channel explores the contemporary encounter of the deepest currents of the West with those of the East and the benefit to all from the illumination of the Universal. Please return often and also review: Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU

[@misscameroon8062]

What a wonderful message,lets remember it always...

[@Interiormythos]

Miss Cameroon, Yes…always. This is the message the human family requires again and again in every generation. Today is our day to rehearse it once again. Thank you for spending time on this channel and promoting this timeless message. You may also appreciate: Attention, Intention, Prelude to Action kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIi9q4N8fpxpp5o

[@markgriskey]

Hi friend. Please continue your path.Humanity needs you.

[@michaellendel1958]

Thank you very much!

[@Interiormythos]

Michael, sorry we are slow in responding to you. Thank you for this affirmation. Please check out the latest interview with Abbot Okumura which you can encounter at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing practice you may wish to consider, is establishing a regular practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, someone we will respond and other people around the world can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@euviaofreesoul717]

Thank you for the video. It is great and inspiring.

[@Interiormythos]

Euviao FreeSoul. We are grateful you found this channel. Please come back often. The interview you encountered with Abbott Okumura is a gateway into the deeper material presented by Interior Mythos Journeys as East meets West in our time. Please take a few minutes to explore: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk and The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s .

[@apostatepaul]

Marvellous! So enlightening and inspiring. Thank you!

[@Interiormythos]

@apostatepaul, and thank you! As always, we are pleased to confirm your presence back on this channel. Stay connected. GO Deep!

[@noteto0]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable interview 🙏🙏🙏

[@Interiormythos]

noteto0, Thank you for sharing the journey nurtured by this channel. We are grateful you found value in this encounter. You may also appreciate an appearance by Abbott Okumura in material outlining the relationship between the Dalai Lama and Thomas Merton: Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU

[@noteto0]

@@Interiormythos Thank you again for your kindness 🙏

[@dharma_seeker]

So grateful to have stumbled upon this. I'm relatively new to Zen Buddhism and find the practice to be the very thing that I've been missing in my life. I just so happen to be reading The Art of Just Sitting and really enjoyed Okumura's essay in that. Well worth investing some time to watch in its entirety.

[@Interiormythos]

@therafofgod, we are grateful you stumbled in the direction of this channel; a place full of the messages of Abbot Okumura and many other extraordinary, and little known, contemporary teachers. Please return often. GO Deep!

[@siewkonsum7291]

Shohaku Okumuru 🙏🙏🙏 🙇🙇🙇 Thank you very much! ❤️ for your teachings! 😊

[@juanpadilla3203]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you 🙏

[@Interiormythos]

Juan, thank you for this affirmation. We are grateful you have discovered this special channel and hope you will return often. You will appreciate the mission of this channel to communicate the message of Abbot Okumura and other great teachers to our contemporary world. Please consider an encounter with the Life Journey series, available on the home page of this channel. It provides a sequential, guided, experiential path for the contemporary contemplative practitioner. It can provide a helpful teaching tool for solitary inquiry or group discussion. GO Deep!

[@juanpadilla3203]

🙏

[@virginiamagann]

1:21:29: " face the question...that question is very precious " this is difficult for adults who are grounded in the traditions of the culture. Meaningful response to questions recognizes that the person who asks the question is also precious...

[@Interiormythos]

virginiamagann, beautiful reflection! Thank you. Yes, answers are everywhere but it is “the question” that has the possibility of transforming each of our lives. We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@frankchien4853]

Thank you.

[@Interiormythos]

Frank Chien, We are grateful for your engagement with this material. Abbott Okumura addresses the practice of “letting go of thought” in the following message which you may appreciate: Presence as my New Reality kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3uqdYtqfZijrNU

[@lmansur1000]

🙏💕. I am enjoying and appreciating this video so much and learning so much and appreciating the teaching as it is relayed by Shohaku Okumara. His sharing about his journey also was very helpful. Thank you. Thank you! Thank you!

[@Interiormythos]

LJM, We are grateful for your presence on this channel. You may also appreciate two of the more-instructive messages by Abbott Okumura and others on practicing an intentional interior life. These include: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk and The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s

[@andreamundt]

He´s lovely! 🌸 = )

[@Interiormythos]

Andrea Mundt, yes he is! And…Abbot Okumura is the real thing! We are grateful for his contributions to this channel. And, we are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@RENEDU2]

Beautiful wisdom .. namasté

[@Interiormythos]

R. Dufresne. Thank you for encountering this material. You will also appreciate Abbott Okumura’s wisdom in Befriending Reality: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4HRhGSGm9Oggrc

[@simonerabelo9051]

Obrigada🌻❤️

[@Interiormythos]

Simone, de nada. We are grateful you have discovered this channel and hope you will return often. GO Deep!

[@dandelobo9284]

Great video! He said a lot of what I also understood with years of trying to practice and study yoga and later zen vis Kazuki Sekida and Kodo Sawaki's teachings. Last year I could at last visit Japan and I hope I could one day visit the temple or place in US where he is teaching, just to feel myself in a company of people with similar views on life.

[@Interiormythos]

@dandelobo9284, thank you for sharing these elements of your journey, past and continuing. Abbot Okumura currently resides and teaches in Bloomington, Indiana at the Sanshin Zen Community: www.sanshinji.org/. Consider also continuing your exploration through an encounter with the “Life Journey” series (to which Abbot Shohaku Okumura contributes); a sequential guided curriculum for the contemporary contemplative practitioner, available on the home page of this channel. Check it out. GO Deep!

[@nhungtran-uo2ud]

🙏🙏🙏🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ Really love the way he explains the meaning of this posture we do in front of Buddha

[@paulwharton1850]

Fantastic - Most helpful & inspiring - I learnt a lot. Many thanks.......all the way from London !

[@Interiormythos]

Paul, thank you for this affirmation. Sorry for our tardy acknowledgment. You may appreciate the recent interview with Abbot Okumura: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is establishing a practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who opened for the Dalai Lama prior to his many on-site teachings all over the world. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, others can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@floge1]

Thank you

[@Interiormythos]

floge1, you are welcome! Thank you for this affirmation. Sorry for our tardy acknowledgment. You may appreciate the recent interview with Abbot Okumura: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is establishing a practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who opened for the Dalai Lama prior to his many on-site teachings all over the world. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, others can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@kriseikenbery112]

Thanks so much for this!

[@Interiormythos]

Kris, you are welcome! Thank you for this affirmation. Sorry for our tardy acknowledgment. You may appreciate the recent interview with Abbot Okumura: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is establishing a practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who opened for the Dalai Lama prior to his many on-site teachings all over the world. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, others can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@etiennemadore5899]

ads should be illegal on these video that are masterpiece

[@Interiormythos]

Étienne Madore, you are absolutely correct about the “masterpiece” that this module and many others on this channel represent. And, we understand the violation we all experience with the commercialization required to present such material. We resisted releasing the creations of “Interior Mythos Journeys” to KZbin for many years however, 7 months ago we relented and began putting material here because this is where the people are! Thus, we can now share this important message. We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@markgriskey]

It's so interesting to hear your recipe analogy. I am happy to hear that you agree...

[@Interiormythos]

Mark, We are grateful you have discovered this special channel. It is home for many of the greatest teachers of whom you have never heard; and that the world today deeply needs! Thank you for being here. Please return often, leave your comments, subscribe, like, and invite your friends. A new interview with Abbot Okumura is being released in segments over the next few months. Regarding your question, of course you can be a “Zen Buddhist - Funk Drummer!” One of the primary contributors to this channel is “Zen Catholic.” The core of this channel and its cross-tradition, universal message is contained in the “Life Journey” series; of which Abbot Okumura is one contributor. These are sequential cinematic art form modules guiding one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. We suggest doing one sequential module per day or on some regular schedule. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE The top Comment listed under each module also contains a link to the next sequential art form. GO Deep!

[@markgriskey]

@@Interiormythos Thank you! I love this part of the story... If someone did not learn English ... how could I possibly be watching!!! Amazing foresight! and who even knew that Monks "retired" ...Wha.aaat? ;} kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKvHiq2rZ5dmbLM

[@markgriskey]

@@Interiormythos Wow! it just keeps getting better! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKvHiq2rZ5dmbLM

[@markgriskey]

Thank you this was beutiful

[@timothychamberlin6985]

Awesome dude....

[@Interiormythos]

Timothy. Thank you for these comments and for sharing in this channel. We are glad you are here. Please return often. There is much to explore. Here is another module for you to encounter: Connecting with the Enigma of Consciousness kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppaogIymaJV9hNU

[@jimanHK]

Great teaching .Arigato and respect

[@Interiormythos]

jiman dont know. We don’t know either. Maybe this is why we all gather on this special channel of “not-knowing.” We feel that a big problem in the world today is that people “think” and falsely believe they “know.” Not-knowing is very possibly what the human family needs most today. You will find lots of not-knowing on this channel. Thanks for being here. We hope you will return often. Here is something that will help you know less than you do now! Practice an Intentional Interior Life kzbin.info/www/bejne/epLCf6xvo9ergKs

[@robertjameshanrahan]

Very wise man

[@Interiormythos]

Robert James Hanrahan. Yes…yes! The world needs such teachers as Abbott Okumura today. You may appreciate additional reflections by him as well as the Dalai Lama and Thomas Merton in: Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU. Please continue to visit this channel as we all learn to recover The Deep Place in our time.

[@jayaramann8707]

A truly beautiful video . I listened to the whole thing in one stretch and never felt the passage of time which he explains partly as well

[@Interiormythos]

Jayaraman N, yes, this interview and much of the content on this channel, invites us each, interiorly, beyond time. Thank you for this kind affirmation. We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@trainingthemind_226]

Gracias!!!

[@Interiormythos]

Trainingthemind_22, Por nada! We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@darrenbrown7037]

This mans words I find resonate with greater authenticity than teachers or spiritual practitioners who use fancy mystical lingo, as if their perspective gives them a vantage point above all others in life. This guys style is meeting everyone right where they are.

[@Interiormythos]

Darren Brown, Thank you! We are grateful for your insightful comments. Yes, true authority comes from one’s presence, authenticity, and depth; not from the special words or rules or human-created practices that establish one as “mystical” or special or a “master.” And…only depth can recognize depth. You may appreciate the story about “Climbing the Mountain of Being” and Sister Joan Chittister’s reflections on the subject you are addressing in: Becoming a Storywarrior kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ7Mi6CuoJyAp8U

[@unnikrishnan1965]

Very innocent and incere words

[@Interiormythos]

Unni Krishnan, Thank you for this affirmation and for encountering this channel. There is much more. Please return often. We believe you will also appreciate: Just One Deep Place kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgYp5drOhjNU

[@BlazoOfficial]

Thank you so much for this interview!! :)

[@Interiormythos]

BlazoMusic, you are very welcome! We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@zuperezgame707]

54:49 that is very enlightment. Yes, Logic can make reality change. Example: we talk about rock. The reality is, rock is just a rock. But logic can make it to debatable thingking, rock is not rock, but a particle of atom that make to a rock. Its make reality change. Its just like the finger, if you focus to logic, you think about the finger, instead of the moon.

[@Interiormythos]

ZuperEz Game, thank you for these reflections. Sorry for our tardy acknowledgment. You may appreciate the recent interview with Abbot Okumura: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is establishing a practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who opened for the Dalai Lama prior to his many on-site teachings all over the world. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, others can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@rakenduvadana2275]

Thank you!

[@Interiormythos]

Rakendu Vadana, you are welcome! Thank you for this affirmation. Sorry for our tardy acknowledgment. You may appreciate the recent interview with Abbot Okumura: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU One nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is establishing a practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who opened for the Dalai Lama prior to his many on-site teachings all over the world. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, others can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@kunalgulati3358]

Great video

[@Interiormythos]

Kunal, Thank you for this affirmation. Sorry for our tardy acknowledgment. We are grateful you discovered this channel and hope you will return often. Abbot Okumura is one of many substantive teachers today who have found a home on this channel. Please also consider an encounter with: The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s

[@DR0NE_BEE]

Time is relative, i watched all of it, and was taken by surprise when the video ended..1.5 hours was like 10 minutes... :O

[@Interiormythos]

GRIZZLEE, yep! We get it! Time goes away when we authentically encounter material that has the capacity to seduce us into the Timeless. We are grateful you have discovered this channel which strives to only present such Timeless teachings within our shared contemporary context. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series (check out the Playlists: 49 short videos in this series have been released to date). The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link for the next sequential art form. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@lkd982]

chief takeaway from this wise, ingenuous man: 1:08:00 "repentance is not "I am sorry and I won't do it again", repentance is awareness of how incomplete we are"

[@Interiormythos]

L Kd, yes! This single insight regarding “repentance” is certainly worth the time invested in this encounter with Abbot Okumura. In Western traditions we also experience this truth as “humility;” a quality much needed in today’s world. We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. If you wish to adopt a regular practice of exploring a deep personal journey within this 21st Century global village we share, consider the sequential steps of the “Life Journeys” series you can discover in the Playlists on this channel. We know of no more important practice for humanity today than re-connecting with the universal Deep Place and allowing this connection to modulate our thinking and action. This material can nurture the beginning seeker or the well-practiced master. Our world needs contemporary contemplative practitioners. The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. Think of each module (Station) as a component of daily practice or study like a foundational dharma talk or contemplative catechism. To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day, or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. Here is a link to a short context that will help you understand the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@aiami2695]

"To be or not to be? This is the question!" Visualization and willpower to create!

[@Interiormythos]

Al Aml, thank you for this comment. Sorry for our tardy reply. You may also appreciate the most-recent interview with Abbot Okumura: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TJpKdunZmSqdU Another nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is establishing a practice of going through the “Life Journey” series in sequence, one-at-a-time, on some regular schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.). Many people are finding this helpful solitarily or to share with a friend or group discussion. The series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who opened for the Dalai Lama prior to his many on-site teachings all over the world. If you post a Comment at the end of a segment, others can be helped by your reflection. The journey begins with an awareness of “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. A sequential journey ensues. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@fuzzylogics139]

Beautiful upload. Great practice of dealing with distraction from a heap of advertisements too 🥴 I don’t need to be a ‘good girl’ so I place my complaint right here alongside an expression of gratitude for the upload 🙃

[@Interiormythos]

Fuzzy Logics, never settle for becoming a “good girl!” Thank you for this kind affirmation. We are glad you have discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your Comments freely. There are many videos on this channel. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series. The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest teachers living today who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Okumura. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. We suggest doing one sequential module per day or on some regular schedule. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemporary contemplative journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. The top Comment listed under each module contains a link to the next sequential art form. We hope to see more Comments and reflections from you again soon. If you wish to grasp the underlying intent of these cinematic art forms consider this short practical context: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@AlchemistTongueDrums]

I had a strange experience where I suddenly became aware that I'm "not here." There's a body, but there's nothing "inside" my head--it's just mirrors, an organism, feelings, and thoughts. I realized that the thoughts aren't "mine" they are just thoughts. Becoming aware that if "I" was not what I thought but realizing there WAS still the experience of awareness changed how I see things. My mind now wants to get "back" to this understanding and I am constantly tense. I keep seeking knowledge but a part of me things that maybe it's time to focus more on silence and meditation. Too much thinking.

[@Interiormythos]

Alchemist, Thank you for these candid reflections. When we begin to disassociate or dis-identify with our thoughts and feelings, everything is transformed. Silence is the path nurturing this transformation. We are grateful you found this channel. On this channel you will encounter numerous short cinematic art forms and authentic teachers to guide you on this lifelong path and practice. Please return often. Please also consider: Re-Awakening Experience-Based Life kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZKoYqltrrN3epY

[@theodora_pilates]

Wow that was so interesting! He's a great speaker 🙏 Are Zen Buddhist monks vegan? He never mentioned anything, just wondering. Also, do we know if it's a complete no-no for a beginner to start practicing zazen with earplugs on? Or is it ok, just not ideal?

[@Interiormythos]

Theodora, we are very grateful you have discovered this special channel and hope you will return often as you evolve your deep personal practice. These are great questions. Please continue to use this platform as a means of deeper dialogue. No, not all Zen Buddhist monks practice a vegan diet. You will find great variance in dietary practices among monastics. Wearing earplugs during practice? Now, this is a deep and interesting question. Please remember that all interior practice has the intent of managing consciousness. Ear plugs, feeding one’s interior with an external source, may defeat the purpose of practice, OR, it may enhance it in some circumstances. We all experience that music can provide the important function as it delivers us “out of our minds!” This is certainly an objective of Zazen. So as with most deep things, it is not entirely one way or another and you and your personal journey provide the ultimate context. You may deeply appreciate an encounter with the Life Journey series, available on the home page of this channel. It provides a sequential, guided, experiential path for the contemporary contemplative practitioner. It can provide a helpful teaching tool for solitary inquiry or group discussion. GO Deep!

[@theodora_pilates]

@@Interiormythos 🙏

[@markgriskey]

@11:13 I need to decide if I can be a Zen Buddhist - Funk Drummer. Is this possible in your mind??? It's possible in mine

[@jisungrocks5871]

Dharma practice works in unpredictable ways. Bless this man.

[@Interiormythos]

Jisung Rocks, yes! May we all find a way and a teacher to help us practice. We are grateful you discovered this channel. We hope you will return often and share your comments freely. The core teaching is presented in the “Life Journeys” series. (Check out the Playlists to encounter “Life Journey 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.” The “Life Journey” series uses material from some of the greatest living teachers who are mostly unknown to the popular culture; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, and many others from the East and the West. These sequential cinematic art form modules guide one deeper and deeper into consciousness and the practices of a contemporary contemplative. Think of each module as a component of daily practice or study like a foundational dharma talk or contemplative catechism. There are currently 49 “Stations.” To advance in becoming a contemplative practitioner, we suggest encountering one sequential module per day or some other regular schedule that works for you. The journey begins with “The Presence.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbOl4Vnn9emodE. This sequential contemplative practitioner journey is an excellent opportunity for solitary inquiry or shared group discussion. We know of no stronger existing guided material to nurture a deep journey in today’s world; for a beginning seeker or a master. The top Comment listed under each module contains a context for the specific video on screen and a link to the next sequential station. We hope to see more comments and reflections from you again soon. We will always attempt to respond. Here is a link to a short context that will help you understand the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k GO Deep!

[@MartinJutras]

Very good documentary. Thank you.

[@Interiormythos]

Mister Chi. Thank you for your comment and sharing your journey with this channel. Sorry we are slow to acknowledge your response. You may also appreciate the reflections of Abbott Okumura and others in some very potent insight into meditation and the interior life in these two segments: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk and The Practice of Deep Breathing kzbin.info/www/bejne/roqykH-VmZ5sl7s We hope to encounter you and your reflections on the channel again soon.

[@JoSpring]

He is the teacher at the Zen center where I live. 💕🕉💕

[@johnjohnson7092]

How nice is living like that every day 24/7?

[@JoSpring]

@@johnjohnson7092 lovely 💕

[@Interiormythos]

John, thank you for this great question! Abbot Okumura makes clear that to live from this posture only requires that one “return” to the practice BILLIONS of times during the moments of one’s life that make up a lifetime. May we all be humbled by this true perspective and posture. We are grateful you have found this channel. Our world needs contemplative practitioners. A nurturing exercise you may wish to consider is to establish a regular personal practice of viewing the sequential modules of the “Life Journey” series. This interior guided journey nurtures deep solitarily exploration or a meaningful conversation with other practitioners. The series uses material from substantive teachers of depth; including Abbot Shohaku Okumura, Sister Joan Chittister, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Adam Bucko, and many others: East and West. All background music is provided by the cellist who accompanied the Dalai Lama in his public teachings. The initial five Life Journeys are available under the “Playlists” section of the Interior Mythos Journeys KZbin channel and a sixth will be released soon. Post a comment and someone will respond. Here is a link to a short context for the “Life Journeys” series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWmmad4j8mkn9k Keep in touch. GO Deep!

[@avinashlilmohan8102]

This man is a genius

[@Interiormythos]

Avinash, You are correct! And…the perspective a human being can accomplish by pursuing a single objective and practice over 50 years is also amazing. Abbot Okumura is a worthy example for us all. You will find many such worthy teachers on this channel; teachers of depth who have not found their way into the limelight of the popular culture. We hope you will return to this channel often and refer your friends. Please also consider an encounter with: The Practice of Deep Listening kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmXRgmCJfM5kgdk