Clear Mountain Monastery
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<p>Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit https://www.clearmountain.org.</p>
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June 25, 2026
The Dhamma of Asking Questions: Deep Listening Advice From A Professional Interviewer | Steve James
In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Steve James, meditation teacher & host of the Guru Viking Podcast (https://www.guruviking.com/).00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:01:32 Formative faith moments and vocation00:06:18 Life on an English canal boat00:08:40 The rhythm of travel and interviewing00:10:59 Interviewing the same guest over time00:14:20 Most moving and luminous conversations00:17:21 Handling negative reactivity in conversation00:22:24 Balancing internal and external awareness00:23:50 Advice for engaging with teachers and mentors00:29:50 Finding beauty in people on different paths00:34:45 Questions that bring out conversational depth00:41:06 Personal frameworks for organizing experience00:48:15 Belief alignments and the "pie chart" of faith00:55:30 Personal relationship to the Buddha00:59:44 Navigating dual vs. non-dual teachingsSteve James' Biography:Steve James is an international educator specializing in somatic practices, meditation, and contemplative inquiry. Through public workshops and private consultancy, he facilitates deep explorations into mystic traditions and relational dynamics. He is the creator of the Movement Koan Method and the host of the Guru Viking Podcast, a platform through which he interviews a wide range of Buddhist and non-Buddhist spiritual teachers and adepts, and through which we first came to know of Steve. To learn more about Steve, visit https://www.guruviking.com/ or tune in to his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GuruVikingTune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events!- Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zoom)- Saturday Morning Meditation, Teaching, & Coffee Social (9:30 - 11 am PT, Online & In-Person)- Sunday Evening “Mission Majjhima!” Sutta Teaching & Discussion (5:00 - 6 pm PT, Online)See https://www.clearmountainmonastery.org/ or visit https://linktr.ee/clear_mountain_monastery for details. Welcome!
June 21, 2026
”Beware of the Perfect Monastery”: From Spiritual Idealism to Spiritual Realism | Ajahn Sudanto
Abbot Ajahn Sudanto shares how to move from spiritual idealism to realistic commitment, anchoring faith with determination to navigate life's challenges.
June 14, 2026
Interested & Excited: Gardening the Heart & Tooling Up Your Cultivation | Ajahn Cunda
Senior monk Ajahn Cunda interviews himself, likening spiritual cultivation to gardening and using everyday tools for personal growth.
340 total episodes available with 36 transcripts
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<p>Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit https://www.clearmountain.org.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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