Exploring Zen at the End of Religion - Daizan interviews James Myoun Ford Roshi

Описание: James Myoun Ford Roshi discusses with Daizan Roshi his latest book 'Zen at the End of Religion: An Introduction for the Curious, the Skeptical, and the Spiritual but Not Religious.'

James Roshi starts off by explaining the concept of naturalistic perennialism, the relevance of Zen practices in the modern world, and how Zen intersects with various cultural and religious traditions in the West. James Roshi then shares insights on the evolving nature of Zen, the importance of retreats for deep practice, the roles of householders in Zen and the potential future forms of Zen teachings. Highlighted are themes of spirituality, cultural integration and the continuous quest for deeper understanding and manifestation of Zen principles.

You can find more of James's writing on his blog and substack:
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/monkeym...
https://jamesiford.substack.com/

Key moments of the video:
01:40 Naturalistic Perennialism Explained
02:32 Spiritual but Not Religious: Three Subsets
06:43 Zen's Practicality and Global Influence
07:54 Zen in the West: Continuity and Transformation & Interfaith Dialogues
19:22 The Koan Hyakujo/Baijang's Fox
29:32 Householder Practice and Lay Practitioners
34:20 Future Projects
35:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts