Yoga Radio Sessions Yogapodden
Yoga Radio Sessions Yogapodden
Yoga Radio Session#8 - the Zen Episode
Yoga Radio Session#8 - the Zen Episode
Yoga Radio Session#8 - the Zen Episode
Monday 10th October 2016
Brad Warner chats with Christian Wigardt and Curt Lundberg about his punk rock approach to Zen Buddhism, exploring sex, yoga, and the meaning of Dharma.
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Get the buttons here!Brad Warner: Punk Rock Zen and the Real Meaning of Dharma
I always used to say that I thought when I first discovered zen it was the most punk rock thing I ever heard, because I knew punk rock was all about questioning the politics and the status quo and the music industry and all of that.
What happens when punk rock meets Zen Buddhism? In this episode of Yoga Radio Sessions, hosts Christian Wigardt and Curt Lundberg have a lively chat with Brad Warner, the punk rock anarchist who’s shaking up traditional Zen teachings. Forget the image of a serene monk in robes—Warner's approach is anything but conventional. He’s authored books like 'Sex, Sin & Zen' and is all about keeping Zen real and relatable.
Recorded during his retreat at Noden in Stockholm, this episode dives into topics that matter to Warner and the hosts. They tackle questions like, what is Zen really about? What do terms like 'Dharma' and 'Bodhisattva' mean in today’s world? And yes, they even discuss sex and yoga. Warner’s candidness extends to his personal life too—he doesn’t live in celibacy and isn’t afraid to explain why.
The conversation also touches on the universal nature of Dharma, the importance of flexible hips for meditation, and the challenges of dealing with ego in spiritual practice. Warner's philosophy is straightforward: Zen shouldn’t be turned into something resembling a church or a religion. His punk rock background adds a unique flavor to his teachings, making them accessible to a wider audience.
So if you’re curious about Zen Buddhism but tired of the stiff, traditional approaches, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. Tune in to hear how Warner blends punk rock and Zen to create a more contemporary, less rigid path to enlightenment.