

Original Love with Henry Shukman
24 snips Jul 9, 2024
Meditation teacher Henry Shukman discusses original love vs. original sin, the purpose of life as experiencing love, and the four zones of love. He shares insights on deep meditation training, the benefits of guided meditation, discipline, and approaches to meditation guidance.
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TM Experience
- Henry Shukman found the simplicity and strictness of TM valuable.
- Its 20-minute, twice-daily practice established a foundation for later explorations.
Zen vs. Beach Sangha
- Henry Shukman contrasts strict Zen monastery training with a spontaneous beach sangha in Venezuela.
- The latter highlighted the natural ease and peace of stillness without rigid structures.
Love in Zen
- Michael Taft notes that discussions of love are less common in traditional Zen teachings.
- He contrasts this with Shukman's focus on "original love."