Voice Of Vashon

Peter Ilgenfritz talks about his path as both a Christian minister and a Buddhist practitioner.  He also talks about his love of sailing!

Polly Trout talks about her path as a Buddhist activist.

Peggy Rowe and Larry Ward, Zen teachers ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh, talk about what drew them to their teacher, and what continues to inspire their practice.

Zen Master Jeong Ji (Anita Feng) talks with Koshin about certainty and uncertainty on the Zen path, and the Zen concept of “don’t know mind.”

Actor and director Michael Barker stops by to discuss the connections between improv theater and Zen, and to play some improv games with Koshin.

Eko Jeff Kelley of Seattle Soto Zen visits the studio to talk with Koshin about how to cultivate kindness toward ourselves and others.

Gendo Allyn Field talks about his experiences as a chaplain, and how it relates to his life as a Zen practitioner.

Genko Kathy Blackman talks about how her spiritual life has been affected by her recent diagnosis of cancer.

Koshin and Nomon talk about what ritual is, and how it can be powerful in our lives.

Erin Durrett talks about the history and significance of chanting as a spiritual practice and sings some chants as well