In this teisho from June of '24, Sunya-roshi discusses Tangen's verse to the Emperor in Case #18 "The National Teacher's Seamless Monument" of the Hekiganroku (Blue Cliff Record). She talks about the importance of practice while travelling. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina, please go to…

In this teisho, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede unpacks "Master Dahui's Vow For Enlightenment," a chant often used at Windhorse. Dahui (Japanized: Daie Zenji) was a well-known Zen Master from the Song dynasty. This chant reflects his intense desire for awakening and he inspires us to follow suit "however long the road ahead appears to be." To donate or learn …

In this teisho, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses the miscellaneous koan (localized for our Appalachian mountains): "On top of Mount Mitchell, a cloud is cooking rice." To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), please go to windhorsezen.org…

In this deep dive into the teisho vault, Sunya-roshi (here just Sunya-sensei) gives a special talk from May 2005 on the immediacy of practice. Please be aware the the audio does take a few seconds to start. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina, please go to windhorsezen.org…

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week marks our two-hundredth and seventy-fifth episode of the Shadowless Podcast. Thank you to all of our listeners who have been tuning in each and every week over the past five years to hear us talk, about all things Pokémon! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…

In this final teisho from the Summer '24 7-Day Sesshin, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses Case #31 of The Gateless Gate (Mumonkan), "Joshu Sees Through The Old Woman." She ends with the Flowers Poem, anonymous verses written by a Zen monk often used at funerals and memorial services. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma wor…

In this teisho offered on the fourth day of our 2024 Summer Sesshin, Sunya-roshi talks about waking up and giving ourselves fully to the practice. She tells the story of one of the Buddha’s disciples who, while not very smart, awakened to his original nature by sweeping. And she speaks of Shitou Xiqian (Sekitō Kisen) and his first meeting with his …

Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discuss "The Glory of Team Rocket" in Japan, a Pokémon Horizons event, Google and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

In this teisho from the second day of the Summer 2024 sesshin, Sunya-roshi talks about how we ultimately cannot talk about Zen. Zen Practice needs to be embodied. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and the dharma work here in Western North Carolina, please go to windhorsezen.orgBy Sunya Kjolhede

It is a special episode this week as we officially crossover with the It's Super Effective Podcast! Nate, Jordan and this weeks special guest Co-Host, Steve (@PkmnCast), discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we cover a lot of news from new cards, new products, experiences and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…

In this teisho from June of 2024, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses the Vimalakirti Sutra. She talks about how we work with suffering, illness and death. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina, please go to windhosezen.orgBy Roshi Sunya Kjolhede

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discuss "Destined Rivals," Pokémon TCG Pocket, Pokémon GO and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and this weeks guest Co-Host, Ando (@UnlistedLeaf), discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week catch up with Ando, we discuss the Pokemo Lego collaboration announcement, the upcoming release of "Journey Together," and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

In all the mystical traditions of various religions, love is oft discussed, but it is seldom mentioned in Zen Buddhism. In this recent teisho from early March of 2025, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses how love can be a tricky word to define or experience—but also how wholehearted Zen practice helps dig up the concrete of views and judgements to redis…

In this recent and timely dharma talk from the end of February 2025, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses the anxieties of our time and how despair is not an option. It's only through deep practice with a radical love that we can open to the chaos and tumult around us.

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discuss new cards unveiled for the upcoming Japanese set "Heat Wave Arena," more news about "Journey Together," and vacations? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...By Shadowless

In this Dharma talk from May 2024, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede uses the Eight Worldly Winds teaching of the Buddha to show that Zen practice is a radical departure from the whirlwind of our buy/sell society. She also discusses Case #26 of the Mumonkan, Two Monks Roll Up The Blinds. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma work in W…

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discuss Pokémon Day and the Pokémon Presents from this past week. And so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

In this talk given on April 28, 2024 at the Windhorse Zen Community outside of Asheville, NC, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses tips on how to take Zen home. She focuses on body practices such as the use of the eyes, centering your attention on your hara (lower belly), and chanting—among many others. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and the d…

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discuss Pokémon Day, the Pokémon Presents, Pokémon Worlds 2025 news and GameStop making a BIG decision? And so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...By Shadowless

Using Case #84 of the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku), Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses the power and necessity of silence in our lives. This talk was given on January 14th, 2024 at Windhorse Zen Community near Asheville, NC. To donate or learn more about us and our dharma work, visit windhorsezen.org Case #84: Vimalakirti's Gate of Non-Duality Vimal…

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we have Special Guest @AwesomeAdam! We discuss Pokemon Day predictions, Pokemon GO and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discuss a new set coming out in Japan FEATURING A PSYDUCK CARD!! Oh and so much more too! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discuss a new Life Size Pokemon Plush coming to the Pokemon Center, GameStop, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Pokemon GO and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...By Shadowless

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! Everyone is back together! This week we discus the Japanese Pokémon 'Battle Partners' set, catching up with Jordan and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...By Shadowless

Dani, Nate and this weeks guest Co-Host, Jon (@TrainerJon94), discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss the rocky release day of "Prismatic Evolutions," the next English Pokemon TCG set "Journey Together," and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discus Prismatic Evolutions, Pokemon GO Fest 2025, we tune in to hear what Jordan is up to and... six feet of snow? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we discus how Pokemon Center is giving away a free plush, we continue to discuss the next Japanese Pokémon 'Battle Partners' set coming out and more! Happy New Years everyone! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! Everyone is back together! This week we discus the next Japanese Pokémon 'Battle Partners' set coming out, along with our travels in Japan and so much more! Happy Holidays everyone! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we are bringing the Podcast to you live from Japan! Along with special guests @BasicallyMarie and @BearWalker! We tell you about what we have been up to during our trip, how we are all annoying each other and talking about Dani's continued snow monkey adventures. Right here on... the Shadowless…

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we are bringing the Podcast to you live from Japan! Again! Along with special guests @BasicallyMarie and @BearWalker! We tell you about what we have been up to during our trip, a crazy story that absolutely happened, yet sounds totally fake! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discus the amazing upcoming Japanese TCG set 'Terastal Festival,' Pokemon TCG Pocket and...Nate's voice is mostly back?? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...By Shadowless

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discus the madness surrounding Pokemon Black Friday deals, the upcoming Japanese TCG set 'Terastal Festival,' 'Blooming Waters Premium Collection Box' and...Nate's voice is gone?? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discus the upcoming Japanese Pokemon Gold & Silver's 25th Anniversary merchandise being unveiled. We also go over our continued thoughts on the release of 'Surging Sparks' and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Nate and this weeks guest Co-Host, Jon (@TrainerJon94), discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss 'Surging Sparks' release day, upcoming Black Friday deals, a new collaboration at Japan's Mister Donuts locations and yes, Pokemon TCG Pocket and Pokemon GO event news! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss the upcoming TCG set 'Prismatic Evolutions,' Pokemon TCG Pocket and especially pockets in general. What is the best type of pocket? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...By Shadowless

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss new Surging Sparks promos, Starter Decks and the Safari Ball? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss all things Pokemon Center after such a large drop! From Bear Walker Skateboards to the first wave of Holiday merchandise. Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss new items dropping at the Pokemon Center, Including Pokemon GO news! And yes, a discussion all about smoothies! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss a Pokemon Center Mystery Box?? Including Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sleep news! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss the next TCG set releasing in Japan "Supercharged Breaker," Slowpoke getting a NEW Sleeping Bag and...a Maze!? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss all things announced about Pokemon TCG Pocket, including our personal experiences playing the game early! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we continue to discuss the new Japanese Pokemon TCG set released, "Paradise Dragona," a new 7-Eleven Promo card, Sitting Cuties news and MORE! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss the next Japanese Pokemon TCG set being released this month, "Paradise Dragona," with some really cool new Special Illustration Rares and Illustration Rares! Along with even MORE Pokemon GO news and even a NEW Pokemon Center Mascot? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…

Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss the next Japanese Pokemon TCG set being released this month, "Paradise Dragona," along with Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sleep news! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! We are back home now after being at the Pokemon World Championships 2024 in Hawai'i! And wait, new Team Rocket TCG set?? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...

Dani, Nate and Jordan are back LIVE from the Pokémon Worlds Championships 2024 in Hawai'i! This week we have Special Guests ZoëTwoDots, GlitchXCity, Danny Phantump, Eeveelution_Cosplay and Kberrykim! We discuss our time so far being here at Worlds 2024, have a Pokemon GO Shiny contest and we Host a Cosplay Showcase in today's episode! *This episode…

Dani, Nate and Jordan are back LIVE from the Pokémon Worlds Championships 2024 in Hawai'i! This week we have Special Guests Bear Walker and Strawburry17! We discuss our time so far being here at Worlds 2024, and we Host an interactive Trivia Contest with the audience in today's episode! *This episode was recorded Live in front of an audience. We ar…

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss the announcement that we will officially be recording the Shadowless Podcast LIVE at the Pokemon World Championships 2024 as apart of an official activity! We cannot wait!

Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we are talking about Boogie Boarding, New Pokemon World Championships merchandise unveiled, the Promo card celebrating Worlds 2024, "Shrouded Fable" releasing this week on Friday and more! Right here on... The Shadowless Podcast...