

Simplicity Zen Podcast Episode 74 - An Interview with Tatsudo Nicole Baden (The Zen Lamp Series)
5 snips Jul 1, 2023
The podcast explores the Zen journey of Nicole Batten-Roshi as a director in Germany, focusing on monastery layout, farming challenges, climate change impact, generational transition at Zen Center, daily routines, shaving heads in monasticism, relationships in a religious setting, identity crisis, psychology certification, Baker Roshi's teaching methods, evolving aspirations, ordination journey, and cultivating awareness in Zen practice.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Monastery Layout and Farming Challenges
02:12 • 2min
Climate Change, Regional Demographics, and Independent Thinking
04:14 • 2min
Generational Transition and Diverse Practices at San Francisco Zen Center
06:32 • 10min
A Day in the Life at the Zen Center
16:28 • 19min
Exploring the Practice of Shaving Heads in Zen Monasticism
35:37 • 3min
Navigating Relationships and Commitment in a Religious Setting
38:12 • 23min
Identity Crisis and Zen Discovery
01:01:10 • 9min
Quest for Personal Understanding
01:10:09 • 22min
Comparison of Psychology Certification in America and Germany
01:31:49 • 2min
Exploring Baker Roshi's Teaching and Co-op Study Methods
01:33:54 • 3min
Evolution of Aspirations and Mindfulness Practice
01:36:33 • 6min
Journey Towards Ordination in Zen Practice
01:42:56 • 22min
Cultivating Awareness in Zen Practice
02:05:00 • 11min