Animacy in Zen — January 13, 2026 — Dharma Talk

Animacy in Zen In this episode of Living Zen , I reflect on Zen form — not as something merely procedural or symbolic, but as something alive . This talk explores how breath, movement, sound, chanting, bells, incense, and shared attention all participate in the life of practice. Rather than treating form as a set of rules to perform correctly, the talk invites listeners to notice how the practice itself is already active, relational, and responsive. Drawing directly from lived experience in the Zendo, this reflection looks at Zen ritual as something animated and participatory — a field we step into together — long before we "get to" sitting. It's a grounded, embodied inquiry into what is actually happening while we practice. Living Zen is a podcast about Zen practice as it's lived — sincere, embodied, and woven into real human lives. Links & Resources: Zenwest — the Zen practice community where these talks arise The Red Mountain Way (Patreon) — ongoing teachings, reflections, and recordings Monarch Trancework — one-to-one guidance, mentorship, and practice support If you find Living Zen meaningful, one of the simplest ways to support the podcast is by liking, subscribing, or sharing it. These small, cost-free actions help the podcast grow and reach people who may not yet know about it. Wherever you're listening from, thank you for your time, your attention, and your practice.

You can listen to Animacy in Zen — January 13, 2026 — Dharma Talk online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Animacy in Zen — January 13, 2026 — Dharma Talk is an episode from Living Zen Podcast by Ven. Eshu Martin.

This episode is 19:24 long.

This episode was published on Jan 24, 2026.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Living Zen Podcast when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.