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ZalthoLIVE - Claude AnShin Thomas

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We all desire happiness - what is good, pleasant right, permanent, joyful, satisfying, and easy. But life often brings frustration, dissatisfaction, incompleteness, and sorrow. This podcast channel offers talks and question-response-sessions from Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran, Author, and Peace Activist Claude AnShin Thomas. This is for everyone who yearns for understanding and for embodying the difference we want to see in the world. Let's embark together on a path of ending all wars and truly living peace. https://www.zaltho.org, info@zaltho.org

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Recent Episodes

June 10, 2026

11. On Surrender, Generosity, and How to be of Service (#81)

May 20, 2026

10. On Suffering, Self-Awareness, and the Path to Responsibility (#80)

Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: <a href="https://www.zaltho.org/">https://www.zaltho.org</a> If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to <a href="mailto:info@zaltho.org">info@zaltho.org</a>. Book recommendations: <a href= "https://www.zaltho.org/books/">https://www.zaltho.org/books/</a> To support, please <a href="https://www.zaltho.org/donation-causes-zaltho-claude-anshin-thomas/">donate</a>. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 02:50 How do you know if you are in self-pity or just feeling bad? 07:47 How do you respond to someone who is crying but it seems out of context? 10:40 How does one take responsibility for one's own privileges? 21:55 When you first came to Buddhist practice, did you have a goal? 23:20 I experience great resistance. Why is this? 27:15 What are privileges for you? 34:27 What do you think when hearing the term "white privilege"? 37:00 What do you think is the root cause of defensiveness? 38:36 How does your finger (injury) react to cold weather? 40:30 Do you follow the progress of the Buddhist "Walk for Peace" in the USA? 45:20 Is suffering mostly self-created?

May 7, 2026

9. On Compassion, Human Connection, and the Ethical Challenges of Living in a World shaped by Violence and Ideology (#79)

Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: <a href="https://www.zaltho.org/">https://www.zaltho.org</a> If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to <a href="mailto:info@zaltho.org">info@zaltho.org</a>. Book recommendations: - AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003, also as ebook and audiobook) - Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2021, also as ebook and audiobook) - On the Edges of Sleep: Poems of War and Memory (Oakwood Publishing 2024, also as ebook) - Applied Zen- A Short Guide to an Active Meditation Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2025, also as ebook) <a href= "https://www.zaltho.org/books/">https://www.zaltho.org/books/</a> To support, <a href="https://www.zaltho.org/donation-causes-zaltho-claude-anshin-thomas/">donate</a>. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:05 Do you believe it is important to live in solidarity with others? 2:50 Is it ever appropriate to break contact with a person? 6:05 In the Heart Sutra, it states that "Nirvana is already here." How is this true in the midst of war and violence? 9:20 What is the difference between compassion and enabling? 14:40 Do you ever find yourself at odds with people who are ideological? 17:35 Do you ever get stuck on an "idea" of a person? 27:45 If people commit unspeakable acts of violence, do you write them off? 29:30 Do we live in a bubble that we can break through with practice? 31:05 Do you think it's useful for German schools to prepare students for a shooting? 33:59 How can I create a connection with someone who has killed others? 39:12 Is it possible to be a police officer without a gun? 39:55 What is the value of life?

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What is ZalthoLIVE - Claude AnShin Thomas?: We all desire happiness - what is good, pleasant right, permanent, joyful, satisfying, and easy.

But life often brings frustration, dissatisfaction, incompleteness, and sorrow.

This podcast channel offers talks and question-response-sessions from Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran, Author, and Peace Activist Claude AnShin Thomas.

This is for everyone who yearns for understanding and for embodying the difference we want to see in the world. Let's embark together on a path of ending all wars and truly living peace. https://www.zaltho.org, info@zaltho.org
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates monthly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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