PZI Teacher Archives

Mother's Day

Audio May 12, 2022

Mother’s Day – The Valley Spirit Never Dies

John Tarrant

What is it like to be a mother? There are many rituals of participation with the Great Mother, the ancient Goddess. In Daoism, she is the Valley Spirit who never dies. In Chan/Zen, the Mother, the Valley Deep, brings the whole realm of feeling. Recorded on Mother’s Day, May 8th, 2022.

67' 46"
Audio May 11, 2021

Guided Koan Meditation: Free & Easy Wandering Series – Jiashan’s State of Mind

A 20-minute guided koan meditation with John Tarrant, from his Sunday dharma talk. The koan for this meditation, “What is Jiashan’s state of mind?” was translated by John Tarrant & Joan Sutherland. Audio excerpt as recorded May 9, 2021.

20' 52"