http://amzn.to/2irupVr Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:24:40 +0000 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:24:40 +0000 60 en Copyright Charlie Ambler feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) est. 2008 "The good life is as simple as paying attention." Daily Zen started in 2008. Since then it has garnered 300k monthly readers. I've published a collection of my essays and post everyday on Twitter. In this podcast I encourage a conversation between myself and readers. Tweet questions at me each week (@dai Charlie Ambler no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000319537533-vlmhaq-original.jpg http://amzn.to/2irupVr zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophyDaily Zen started in 2008. Since then it has garnered 300k monthly readers. I've published a collection of my essays and post everyday on Twitter. In this podcast I encourage a conversation between myself and readers. Tweet questions at me each week (@dailyzen) and I'll pick a few to discuss each episode. Topics include mindfulness, meditation and relationships. charlie.ambler@gmail.comCharlie Ambler tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/430494309 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:11:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/the-purpose-of-zen 00:20:06 Charlie Ambler no I discuss two passages of DT Suzuki and ask the question: how do we implement Zen into our daily lives? What's the point? Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen I discuss two passages of DT Suzuki and ask the q… I discuss two passages of DT Suzuki and ask the question: how do we implement Zen into our daily lives? What's the point? Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/414629277 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:09:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/confrontation 00:21:39 Charlie Ambler no Meditation helps us know ourselves. It makes us more comfortable confronting difficult thoughts and feelings without getting carried away. In social situations, this translates into a healthier form of confrontation. We can solve problems and engage in conflicts without getting carried away. Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen Meditation helps us know ourselves. It makes us m… Meditation helps us know ourselves. It makes us more comfortable confronting difficult thoughts and feelings without getting carried away. In social situations, this translates into a healthier form of confrontation. We can solve problems and engage in conflicts without getting carried away. Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/410050251 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 15:27:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/work-and-life 00:21:04 Charlie Ambler no In Zen we cultivate the Middle Way, attempting to find balance as life pulls us into various extremes. When we separate our lives into Work and Life, we face challenges and a lot of suffering. We shouldn't spend time doing things we hate. Instead, we should learn our strengths and weaknesses, be honest with ourselves, reflect, and make calculated changes. Doing so allows us to approach our lives holistically and uniquely. Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen In Zen we cultivate the Middle Way, attempting to… In Zen we cultivate the Middle Way, attempting to find balance as life pulls us into various extremes. When we separate our lives into Work and Life, we face challenges and a lot of suffering. We shouldn't spend time doing things we hate. Instead, we should learn our strengths and weaknesses, be honest with ourselves, reflect, and make calculated changes. Doing so allows us to approach our lives holistically and uniquely. Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/405433893 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:59:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/achievement 00:19:36 Charlie Ambler no Meditation teaches us to appreciate tasks for their own sake, but how do we apply this to our daily lives? How do we make the most of each day focusing on the process instead of the results? Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen Meditation teaches us to appreciate tasks for the… Meditation teaches us to appreciate tasks for their own sake, but how do we apply this to our daily lives? How do we make the most of each day focusing on the process instead of the results? Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/401928324 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:52:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/expectation 00:20:21 Charlie Ambler no Our expectations and desires often keep us fearful, delusional and hesitant. When we turn our attention inward through meditation, we can go with the flow of life successfully rather than trying to change it to fit our projections. Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen Our expectations and desires often keep us fearfu… Our expectations and desires often keep us fearful, delusional and hesitant. When we turn our attention inward through meditation, we can go with the flow of life successfully rather than trying to change it to fit our projections. Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/395844294 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:00:20 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/confidence 00:20:06 Charlie Ambler no We spend so much time feeling insecure, judging others and judging ourselves. We neglect ourselves, which leads to egoism, a lack of confidence and poor relationships with others. But when we meditate and get to know ourselves, we uncover a deeper experience and discipline that allows us to appreciate others and walk confidently through the world. I discuss this and more on today's podcast. Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen We spend so much time feeling insecure, judging o… We spend so much time feeling insecure, judging others and judging ourselves. We neglect ourselves, which leads to egoism, a lack of confidence and poor relationships with others. But when we meditate and get to know ourselves, we uncover a deeper experience and discipline that allows us to appreciate others and walk confidently through the world. I discuss this and more on today's podcast. Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/392411757 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:11:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/gratitude 00:23:45 Charlie Ambler no Gratitude is the single most important tool for achieving peace and happiness in this short life we live. I explore why on today's podcast. Support Daily Zen here: patreon.com/dailyzen Gratitude is the single most important tool for a… Gratitude is the single most important tool for achieving peace and happiness in this short life we live. I explore why on today's podcast. Support Daily Zen here: patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/389035839 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:12:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/exploring-a-zen-story 00:21:02 Charlie Ambler no What can we learn from old Zen stories? What purpose do spiritual texts serve in general? When we start to ask ourselves these questions and others, we uncover a new dimension of life that can bring a wonderful sense of play and meaning into our days. I explore this on today's episode. Support Daily Zen here: www.patreon.com/dailyzen What can we learn from old Zen stories? What purp… What can we learn from old Zen stories? What purpose do spiritual texts serve in general? When we start to ask ourselves these questions and others, we uncover a new dimension of life that can bring a wonderful sense of play and meaning into our days. I explore this on today's episode. Support Daily Zen here: www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/388579377 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 20:39:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/zen-and-impermanence 00:21:12 Charlie Ambler no What does it mean to live in a world where nothing is permanent, where everything (including yourself) is in an unrelenting state of flux? I discuss impermanence on this week's episode, featuring text excerpts from Dogen and Alan Watts. If you like Daily Zen, become a premium subscriber for access to exclusive weekly episodes and essays here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen What does it mean to live in a world where nothin… What does it mean to live in a world where nothing is permanent, where everything (including yourself) is in an unrelenting state of flux? I discuss impermanence on this week's episode, featuring text excerpts from Dogen and Alan Watts. If you like Daily Zen, become a premium subscriber for access to exclusive weekly episodes and essays here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/386032016 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:33:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/internal-and-external-life-1 00:20:18 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyz… Support Daily Zen here: http://patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/382690328 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:27:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/why-we-meditate-discussing-and-debunking 00:33:37 Charlie Ambler no We know a lot about the scientific and psychological benefits of meditation. But where do these benefits come from? Why do we experience changes in ourselves after meditating? I go through a list of 19 reasons to meditate and explain why. Understanding this will help you be less overwhelmed and distracted in your practice. Sorry for the nasally tone, I have a cold lol The article I reference is here: https://greatist.com/grow/science-backed-reasons-meditate Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen We know a lot about the scientific and psychologi… We know a lot about the scientific and psychological benefits of meditation. But where do these benefits come from? Why do we experience changes in ourselves after meditating? I go through a list of 19 reasons to meditate and explain why. Understanding this will help you be less overwhelmed and distracted in your practice. Sorry for the nasally tone, I have a cold lol The article I reference is here: https://greatist.com/grow/science-backed-reasons-meditate Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/378836933 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:52:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/acceptance 00:18:41 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen at www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen at www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen at www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/369138248 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:16:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/change 00:17:24 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dail… Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/365389691 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:03:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/meditation-and-meaninglessness 00:22:47 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dail… Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/362497277 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:09:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/ego-and-decision-making 00:20:30 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dail… Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/356171615 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:28:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/planning-vs-worrying 00:19:45 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dail… Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/353982503 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:20:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/your-virtual-life 00:18:49 Charlie Ambler no You can support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen You can support Daily Zen here: https://www.patre… You can support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349787341 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 19:06:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/workplace-conflict 00:22:18 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/d… Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348410372 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:32:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/meditation-exercise 00:22:18 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dail… Support Daily Zen at https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347205687 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:42:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/what-is-truth 00:24:31 Charlie Ambler no Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/d… Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345070143 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 22:34:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/motivation 00:22:23 Charlie Ambler no By changing the way we approach motivation, it's possible to spend our time in such a way that brings both joy and success. The key is to not overthink it. Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen By changing the way we approach motivation, it's … By changing the way we approach motivation, it's possible to spend our time in such a way that brings both joy and success. The key is to not overthink it. Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344620237 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:43:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/modern-mindfulness 00:31:37 Charlie Ambler no What's the difference between non-attachment and detachment? How do we control our monkey brains? How do we not let the news get us down? Support Daily Zen on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen What's the difference between non-attachment and … What's the difference between non-attachment and detachment? How do we control our monkey brains? How do we not let the news get us down? Support Daily Zen on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344107060 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:48:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/meditation-inner-peace 00:30:29 Charlie Ambler no I discuss peace, idealism, esoteric spirituality and cleverness. Suggest topics on Twitter (@dailyzen) I discuss peace, idealism, esoteric spirituality … I discuss peace, idealism, esoteric spirituality and cleverness. Suggest topics on Twitter (@dailyzen) charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333734472 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:15:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/self-compassion-beginners-mind 00:30:19 Charlie Ambler no What does it mean to see things anew? How does this help us be kinder to ourselves? What does it mean to see things anew? How does th… What does it mean to see things anew? How does this help us be kinder to ourselves? charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333210939 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 18:48:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/overcoming-envy 00:29:53 Charlie Ambler no I talk about psychiatry, envy and making peace with the past. I talk about psychiatry, envy and making peace wi… I talk about psychiatry, envy and making peace with the past. charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331989220 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:04:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/the-meaning-of-life 00:26:39 Charlie Ambler no I discuss negativity, the meaning of life and the purpose of meditation. I discuss negativity, the meaning of life and the… I discuss negativity, the meaning of life and the purpose of meditation. charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331414493 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 21:32:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/anxiety 00:32:49 Charlie Ambler no How do we overcome anxiety? How do we deal with emptiness? What are Zen politics? How do we overcome anxiety? How do we deal with e… How do we overcome anxiety? How do we deal with emptiness? What are Zen politics? charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331071893 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 14:37:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/gratitude-and-happiness 00:28:37 Charlie Ambler no I discuss gratitude, happiness and social conflict. I discuss gratitude, happiness and social conflic… I discuss gratitude, happiness and social conflict. charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330350122 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:53:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/real-love 00:28:24 Charlie Ambler no Today I discuss love, alienation, anger, and mindfulness in the digital world. Today I discuss love, alienation, anger, and mind… Today I discuss love, alienation, anger, and mindfulness in the digital world. charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/329646846 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:08:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/finding-peace-in-chaos 00:24:41 Charlie Ambler no I respond to your twitter questions about non-duality, detachment, idealism and politics. twitter.com/dailyzen I respond to your twitter questions about non-dua… I respond to your twitter questions about non-duality, detachment, idealism and politics. twitter.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/329317900 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:14:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/creativity-fame-passive-aggression-exercise 00:29:19 Charlie Ambler no Thanks for your questions! Comments and suggestions: twitter.com/dailyzen Thanks for your questions! Comments and suggesti… Thanks for your questions! Comments and suggestions: twitter.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/233817759 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:54:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/how-to-go-with-the-flow 00:14:58 Charlie Ambler no A brief meditation on learning to 'be like water' and go with the flow. More at www.thedailyzen.org and www.twitter.com/dailyzen A brief meditation on learning to 'be like water'… A brief meditation on learning to 'be like water' and go with the flow. More at www.thedailyzen.org and www.twitter.com/dailyzen charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/233670432 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:47:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/grief 00:17:23 Charlie Ambler no How do we cope with pain? How do we do it mindfully? How do we learn not to indulge in suffering and simply let it pass? I talk about some of these ideas on this week's episode. www.twitter.com/dailyzen http://www.thedailyzen.org How do we cope with pain? How do we do it mindful… How do we cope with pain? How do we do it mindfully? How do we learn not to indulge in suffering and simply let it pass? I talk about some of these ideas on this week's episode. www.twitter.com/dailyzen http://www.thedailyzen.org charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232653701 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 22:12:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/charlie-ambler/how-to-meditate 00:20:15 Charlie Ambler no A brief guide to meditation. You can find more at www.thedailyzen.org and twitter.com/dailyzen . The podcast is also available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-zen-podcast/id1016231664?mt=2 A brief guide to meditation. You can find more at… A brief guide to meditation. You can find more at www.thedailyzen.org and twitter.com/dailyzen . The podcast is also available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-zen-podcast/id1016231664?mt=2 charlie.ambler@gmail.com (Charlie Ambler)zen,meditation,mindfulness,advice,relationships,spirituality,philosophy