In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, he receives two honors from his teacher, and then leaves for a large monastery. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting…
ABC #183: Pointers To Insight (Part 5)
In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, Morinaga talks about lineage and tradition, and the bond between student and teacher. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member…
ABC #182: Poetry Fridays: John Ashbery
In which we listen to John Ashbery read several poems from a 1963 recording. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason…
ABC #181: Pointers To Insight (Part 4)
In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, Morinaga is a new student of Zen and is learning the hard way. [Photo source.] Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a…
ABC #180: Pointers To Insight (Part 3)
In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, he meets his first Buddhist teacher. [Photo source.] Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly…
ABC #179: Pointers To Insight (Part 2)
In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, Morinaga returns to school after fighting in WWII, and struggles with good vs. evil. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting…
ABC #178: Pointers To Insight (Part 1)
In which I read from and discuss Pointers To Insight, an autobiographical essay by Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. This is part 1 of however many it takes, which will likely be about 4 or 5. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s…
ABC #177: Poetry Fridays with Martin Willits Jr.
In which Martin Willits Jr. reads his poetry. Martin Willitts Jr. has 26 chapbooks (with two national contest winners) and 20 full-length collections (with two national winners), and is the winner of many individual poem contests. He lives in Syracuse, New York, and he is the judge for the New York State Fair Poetry Contest…
ABC #176: Drop Your Baggage
In which I talk about how we set ourselves up for conflict and give one method for stopping. This is the first episode that is also on YouTube. You can watch it (gulp) here. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting…
ABC #175: The Show’s First Anniversary! (with Owen Crane)
In which Owen and I celebrate the first anniversary of A Brief Chat and look back at some fun bits. Help us celebrate by becoming a member. Thanks! — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly…
ABC #174: Remembering Lucio Urtubia
In which we remember Spanish anarchist Lucio Urtubia, who died on July 18, 2020 at the age of 89. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow…
ABC #173: Owen & Jason Recommend Stuff
In which Owen and I recommend David Rovics, Louis Cole, Level 42 and Patrick H Willems. You can follow Owen on Twitter at @shimmylizard. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays…