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Learn about what zazen is, why it's the central practice of Zen, and how to do it.

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Jan 25, 2017

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Host Domyo Burk is a Soto Zen priest and teacher. She records episodes specifically for podcast listeners on traditional Zen and Buddhist teachings, practices, and history.

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