Siddhesh Mukerji
Zen practitioner and scholar of engaged Buddhism and Buddhist social work, born in India, raised in the U.S., and currently living in Ireland; guest speaking about zazen and working with difficult emotions.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 17min
Life Aching for Itself: Zazen & Working with Difficult Emotions
Siddhesh Mukerji, a Zen practitioner and scholar of engaged Buddhism living in Ireland, shares profound insights on zazen and navigating difficult emotions. He explores how zazen immerses one in the present, transforming suffering into 'life aching for itself.' Siddhesh discusses the power of metta to soften overwhelming pain and emphasizes the importance of communal healing through embodied practices like swing dancing. With a focus on patience and self-compassion, he encourages embracing fluidity over idealized selves as a path to joy.
Oct 7, 2025 • 29min
Buddhism as Engaged & Political with Siddhesh Mukerji
In this insightful discussion, Siddhesh Mukerji, a Zen practitioner and scholar of engaged Buddhism, explores the vital intersection of Buddhism and social justice. He emphasizes the importance of bringing awareness from meditation into everyday life and challenges the notion of inaction in Buddhism. Siddhesh advocates for a blend of personal healing and collective response, urging Buddhists to embrace critical social theories to tackle systemic issues. His reflections on the complexities of Asian diasporic practices enrich the conversation, providing a fresh perspective on modern engagement.
