S1E58 - Tenshin Reb Anderson - The Power of Conversation
Our conversation with Tenshin Reb Anderson, one of the most prominent contemporary Zen Buddhist teachers and scholars, author, dharma leader and former abbot, included a deep dive into the belief and practice of Buddhism, with a focus on the wisdom in it for us all, along with your questions and comments.
Biography
Tenshin Reb Anderson moved to San Francisco in 1967 to study Zen Buddhism with Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who ordained him as a priest in 1970. Since then, he has continued to practice at the San Francisco Zen Center, where he served as abbot from 1986 to 1995. From that time to the present he has served as a senior dharma teacher. He teaches and leads retreats around the world.
Conversation recorded on November 10, 2023.