As a boy in Oxford, Henry Shukman seeks refuge from a painful childhood by disappearing into poetry, immersing himself in nature. But the beauty and clarity he finds there is only fleeting. A series of visits with a mysterious old family friend help him to understand that experiencing beauty — and its extraordinary gifts — doesn’t have to be a chance encount ... Show More
Sep 29
The magic that ripples out when we share our passions with others, by Matthew Mercer
Every Thursday night, Matthew Mercer leads a merry band through a maze of goblins, spells, and enchantments, as he plays an immersive role-playing game. In our story, Matthew explores what these creative games open up in him and how shining his light into the world gives others p ... Show More
37m 8s
Sep 22
What my father gave me, by Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin grows up in a dangerous house. There’s a dad with a hair-trigger temper. But there’s also a dad who builds things, and who plays music, who teaches Shawn how to play a guitar. Years later, an out-of-the-blue phone call gives Shawn the opportunity to explain to her da ... Show More
35m 19s
Apr 2020
Henry Shukman on Paths of Spiritual Awakening
Henry Shukman is a poet, writer, and Associate Zen Master who lives in New Mexico where he teaches at Mountain Cloud Zen Center. He has published eight books to date of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. He writes regularly for Tricycle, The New York Times, and other publications. ... Show More
50m 22s
Jul 2024
Ep. 549 – Original Love with Henry Shukman
Writer and meditation teacher, Henry Shukman, joins Raghu to discuss his forthcoming book, Original Love, and how love is the true foundation of our life.In this episode of Mindrolling, Henry and Raghu journey through: Henry’s background, travels, and witnessing joy among those w ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2024
Infusing Mindfulness With Love, With Henry Shukman and Sean Fargo
<p>There are a great variety of mindfulness practices and there are benefits to each. They are not, however, the same.</p><p>A complete mindfulness practice, one that leads to awakening, is not merely a training in paying attention, but in connection and love. </p><p>In this epis ... Show More
53m 53s
<p dir="ltr">They say enlightenment is always an accident. Here's how to make yourself more accident-prone.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://henryshukman.com/">Henry Shukman</a> is a poet, author and Zen master in the Sanbo Zen lineage. He is founder of the Original Love meditat ... Show More
