Zen teaches the insight of the Buddha, that meditation brings an end to suffering. As esoteric as this may sound, it's an empirical fact. Ordinary people meditate and find their experience—their entire world—transformed. The poetry of their language is not myth, but an effort to do justice to their experience. When you taste the deep clear intelligence at the heart of being, nothing is left untouched.
If you wish to claim your heritage as the Buddha, the Awakened One, your best option is to find a masterful teacher such as Jun Po Roshi. With his koan dialogue process, you will learn to clear away the obscurations of a fixated mind and discover a clear, ordinary mind brimming with insight and compassion. You will begin to experience your own identity as vast, unconstrained, fearless, timeless—and eternally wakeful.
The first part of this dialogue touches on the role of language in meditative insight and the importance of articulating a worldview that reflects your insight. You'll also find discussions on compassion and transmission, as well as an amusing and informative contrast of the Soto and Rinzai schools of Zen.
This is the first of a three-part series on Integral Life. Watch parts 2 and 3 here:
http://integrallife.com/node/70571
Although the first part is available for free, you must be a member of Integral Life to watch the rest of this series. By becoming a member of Integral Life you gain access to this and countless more hours of content—some of the most important and cutting-edge conversations happening in the world—with new audio and video being added every week. More importantly, your membership will also directly support the Integral movement at-large, helping to bring more compassion and clarity to our lives and our world.
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Published by Integral Life - June 5th, 2010
In ancient China and Japan Mondo also known as "Dharma Combat" was a public dialogue between student and teacher. JunPo Roshi has brought this dialectical dialogue process into the 21st century in a way that resonates with our modern minds and contemporary western culture.
Published by Integral Zen - Nov 12, 2011
Zen Master JunPo Denis Kelly, Roshi describes an example of skillful means delivered in the Rinzai Zen Style
Published by Integral Zen - May 31, 2012
When we Awaken, does our fear of death disappear? As temporal, finite beings, can we ever be truly at peace with our mortality?
Published by Integral Zen - Nov 11, 2011
Why is there suffering in the world? Are you suffering? What causes suffering? If there is a cause to your suffering, then there is a way to end it. What is at the root of your suffering? Have you looked? Have you inquired for yourself?
Published by Integral Zen - Nov 12, 2011
Jun Po Roshi addresses the question everyone that begins a meditative practice seems to ask at one time or another: How long will it take to wake up?
Integral Zen - Jun 2, 2012
Does Awakening to the true nature of things mean you have to stop having sex? Become a monk, or chaste? Or is there room for a vibrant and healthy sex life?
Published by Integral Zen - Nov 11, 2011
Keith Martin-Smith and Jun Po Denis Kelly Roshi introduce themselves and discuss what exactly Zen is....
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Jun Po and Keith continue their discussion as Jun Po describes exactly what Zen tradition he comes from.
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Jun Po explains what Mondo Zen is..
Published by Boulder Intgral - March 7, 2009
Jun Po explains the deeper levels of Mondo Zen and what it can offer.
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
What lines does Mondo Zen work with beyond just the spiritual...
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Jun Po discusses the work he did with LSD and what it taught him about state experiences
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Where on the AQAL Map is Mondo Zen coming from?
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Jun Po discusses how integral theory has influenced both him and Mondo Zen, and how it illuminates the difficulties many teachers have had in bringing realizations from an Absolute perspective into their Relative forms.
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Jun Po discusses how his integral awareness affects how he tracks students.
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Jun Po describes what he thinks some of the shadow aspects of the integral stage might be.
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Keith queries Jun Po as to whether or not he sees other Zen teachers transcending amber level consciousness.
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
If the evolutionary impulse is correct, are things getting better?
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
Keith and Jun Po close out their interview.
Published by Boulder Integral - March 7, 2009
In Part 1 of this interview, Jun Po and Vicara talk about what they have learned as their relationship has evolved. We think you will totally relate to the humor, the vulnerability, and the deep commitment they continue to share.
Jun Po and Mary are life partners and teachers of Mondo Zen. They are going to be offering their couples work practice at the upcoming Integral Spiritual Experience: The Future of Love event this New Year. While they were in town earlier this month we got them in front of our cameras to talk about love from the perspective of the Mondo Zen tradition, as well as what they have planned for those of you attending the ISE event this year. What emerged from our discussion was a lively and touching exploration of their relationship as a couple inspired and challenged by the demands of living an evolutionary life. As it turns out, in the midst of the deep and inspiring work they both do, maintaining the connection in their relationship requires constant attention.
Watch Part 2: Working With Couples
http://vimeo.com/15962646
Originally Published October 10, 2010 by Integral Life
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In Part 2 Jun Po and Vicara outline the Mondo Zen couples practice they will be offering at the Integral Spiritual Experience this year, which has produced revolutionary results for all who have experienced it.
Jun Po and Mary are life partners and teachers of Mondo Zen. They are going to be offering their couples work practice at the upcoming Integral Spiritual Experience: The Future of Love event this New Year. While they were in town earlier this month we got them in front of our cameras to talk about love from the perspective of the Mondo Zen tradition, as well as what they have planned for those of you attending the ISE event this year. What emerged from our discussion was a lively and touching exploration of their relationship as a couple inspired and challenged by the demands of living an evolutionary life. As it turns out, in the midst of the deep and inspiring work they both do, maintaining the connection in their relationship requires constant attention.
Watch Part 1: What is Love?
http://vimeo.com/15962646
Originally Published October 10, 2010 by Integral Life
http://www.IntegralLife.com
Jun Po Denis Kelly Roshi is an acknowledged Zen master, with over 40 years of practice under his belt. Jun Po talks to be about narcissism on the spiritual path, what Awakening is, and how one can get started on the path to a deeper understanding of themselves, and their world.
Published by Keith Martin-Smith - August 4, 2013
A dialogue with Junpo Denis Kelly and Will Pye.
www.awakeningdialogues.org
Originally Published By Awakening Diaogues - Februray 2016
Sample clip of Stuart's interview with Jun Po Roshi, head of the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen school.
In the full interview, Stuart and Jun Po discuss the unique blend of Western and Eastern practices that makeup Mondo Zen, Jun Po's extensive experience with the immensely power version of LSD known as "window pane", and many other of the unique insights Jun Po has had into the human condition.
The full interview is part of the Extended cut of Scarier Than Death, episode 3 of Sex, God, Rock 'n Roll.
Published 2009 Sex, God, Rock ‘n Roll.
Skype interview with Zen master Jun Po Denis Kelly Roshi on the importance of meditation and spiritual awareness in business.
Published by Core Change - Sep 21, 2015