The Sacred Speaks
Join depth psychotherapist and Jungian scholar, John Price, in an exploration of extraordinary stories and phenomena that lurk beneath the surface of normal and everyday life. Listen in as John interviews experts, dilettantes, sinners, and saints to explore their professional and personal perspective on the underlying purpose of the mysteries which lurk within the seemingly mundane nature of day-to-day life. John received his Master’s degree in clinical psychology and his Doctorate degree in Jungian psychology. He is in private practice and is also on the faculty of The Jung Center and The University of St. Thomas, both located in Houston, Texas. He lectures and teaches classes in subjects ranging from Parenting and Consciousness to Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll. This podcast seeks to accept a challenge laid out by Carl Jung: to explore the universal human feelings of emotional incompleteness, spiritual curiosity and one’s related search for wholeness and meaning. Interviews commence with the belief that, by engaging in this exploration, we can learn more about the psyche, consciousness, spirituality, philosophy and the profound, though often hidden, meaning of the day-to-day lives we lead (or which will lead us, if we aren’t watchful).Come along as John follows people into bars, universities, places of worship, financial districts and the home. He finds each context equally able to provide a setting for this worthy search and also that, through this process, we have an opportunity to come to know each other and ourselves much more deeply.
The Sacred Speaks
116: Henry Shukman - Zen Teacher, Poet, Author of "Original Love"
📌Make sure to check out Henry’s book “Original Love” https://henryshukman.com/writing/original-love
📌Also check out the meditation app “The Way” https://www.thewayapp.com/?source=us_traffic
Welcome to The Sacred Speaks! In this episode, I sit down with Henry Shukman—a Zen teacher, poet, and co-founder of The Way meditation app. Together, we explore the profound mysteries of meditation, spirituality, and the human experience. Henry shares his journey from his early struggles with eczema and psychological challenges to his transformative awakening and his life as a Zen teacher.
We dive deep into Zen concepts, the beauty of ordinary experience, and the intersection of poetry and meditation. Henry offers wisdom on navigating common meditation hindrances and shares practical advice for cultivating awareness, deepening meaning, and connecting with the unseen currents of existence.
Join us as we uncover the power of meditation to transform both our inner and outer lives.
👉Connect to Henry Shukman
Website https://henryshukman.com/
The Way Meditation App https://www.thewayapp.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/henryshukman/?hl=en
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA645lNnrksSrZIwe6mJ4mQ
(00:00) Welcome to The Sacred Speaks
(00:29) Introducing Henry Shookman
(01:27) Henry's Journey into Zen and Meditation
(03:24) The Essence of Zen Practice
(05:13) The Transformative Power of Meditation
(11:40) Early Struggles and Discoveries
(21:12) The Awakening Experience
(32:17) The Path to Healing and Teaching
(45:01) The Beauty of Ordinary Experience
(52:09) Exploring the Zen Concept of Oneness
(53:40) The Feminine Perspective in Philosophy
(54:58) Zen Stories and Their Parallels
(56:16) A Transformative Zen Experience
(01:00:13) The Intersection of Poetry and Meditation
(01:08:56) A Simple Guide to Meditation
(01:17:51) Navigating Cultural and Religious Views on Meditation
(01:25:23) Understanding and Overcoming Meditation Hindrances
(01:35:31) Final Thoughts and Gratitude