Podcast

ZalthoLIVE - Claude AnShin Thomas

Author: Zaltho Foundation
Feed episode count: 83
Official site: https://www.zaltho.org
RSS: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/rss
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Summary

We all desire happiness - what is good, pleasant right, permanent, joyful, satisfying, and easy. But life often brings frustration, dissatisfaction, incompleteness, and sorrow. This podcast channel offers talks and question-response-sessions from Zen Buddhist Monk, Vietnam Veteran, Author, and Peace Activist Claude AnShin Thomas. This is for everyone who yearns for understanding and for embodying the difference we want to see in the world. Let's embark together on a path of ending all wars and truly living peace. https://www.zaltho.org, [email protected]

Episodes

Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

11. On Surrender, Generosity, and How to be of Service (#81)

Duration seconds: 2571
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/on-surrender-generosity-and-how-to-be-of-maximum-service-81

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

10. On Suffering, Self-Awareness, and the Path to Responsibility (#80)

Duration seconds: 2999
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/10-living-a-life-of-privilege-suffering-and-self-pity-80

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

9. On Compassion, Human Connection, and the Ethical Challenges of Living in a World shaped by Violence and Ideology (#79)

Duration seconds: 2711
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/9-the-violence-within-us-rejection-of-self-and-others-and-the-difference-between-compassion-and-enabling-79

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

8. How To Live the Dharma Today, On Refuge, Relationships, Crisis, and Non-Killing (#78)

Duration seconds: 2547
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/6-the-three-treasures-ceremony-for-the-dead-and-the-precept-of-non-killing-78

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

7. Navigating Challenges and Awakening: On Resentments, Judgments, Obsession, and Showing up to Practice (#77)

Duration seconds: 2731
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/6-resentments-monastic-life-and-comfort-with-discomfort-77

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

6. From Busyness to Being: Questions on Presence, Dharma, and Transformation (#76)

Duration seconds: 2751
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/6-dharma-transmission-football-and-the-war-zone-of-conditioning-76

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Mar 4, 2026 · not_requested

5. Living Fully: Commitment in an Uncertain World (#75)

Duration seconds: 2765
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/5-humor-intimacy-resentment-and-living-ones-commitments-out-loud-75

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Feb 17, 2026 · not_requested

4. On Truth, Finding One's Voice, Skillful Means, Visiting the Ukraine (#74)

Duration seconds: 2778
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/4-on-the-importance-of-finding-ones-voice-skillful-means-and-returning-home-74

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Feb 2, 2026 · not_requested

3. What We Inherit, How We Practice, and How We Meet Suffering (#73)

Duration seconds: 2604
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/3-on-healing-the-mother-and-father-within-the-practice-of-recitations-and-the-reality-living-with-not-being-a-nice-person-73

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Jan 25, 2026 · not_requested

2. On Not Setting Goals, Being Overcritical, Repairing Hurt, and Obsession (#72)

Duration seconds: 2682
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/2-episode

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Dec 20, 2025 · not_requested

1. On Authenticity, Illness, and What Practice Asks of Us (#71)

Duration seconds: 2829
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/15-on-consequences-authenticity-and-end-of-life-71

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Dec 6, 2025 · not_requested

14. On Practice, Awareness, Ordination, and Compassion (#70)

Duration seconds: 4299
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/14-on-inherited-karma-compassion-and-practicing-just-to-practice-70

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Nov 8, 2025 · not_requested

13. On Addiction Recovery based on Buddhist Practice (#69)

Duration seconds: 3594
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/13-claude-anshin-thomas-speaks-on-recovery-on-the-buddhist-recovery-network-69

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Oct 10, 2025 · not_requested

12. On Ambivalence, Attention, Resistance on Pilgrimage and in a War Zone #68

Duration seconds: 1206
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/ambivalence-resistance-rejection-and-practice-in-a-theater-of-war

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Sep 28, 2025 · not_requested

11. Claude AnShin Thomas with Veterans on Acceptance, Surrender, Balance, and Indecisiveness

Duration seconds: 3743
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/11-claude-anshin-thomas-speaks-to-veterans-on-surrender-balance-and-the-tension-of-living-in-indecision

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Sep 2, 2025 · not_requested

10. Useful Responses on the War in the Ukraine (repost from March 2022)

Duration seconds: 2044
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/10-useful-responses-on-the-war-in-the-ukraine-repost-from-march-2022

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Aug 17, 2025 · not_requested

9. On Community, Self Esteem, Problem Solving, and Walking on Pilgrimage

Duration seconds: 3080
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/9-working-title

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Jul 20, 2025 · not_requested

8. On Self Denial, Wisdom, Delusion, Chastity and Making Mistakes

Duration seconds: 2249
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/8-on-self-denial-wisdom-delusion-chastity-and-making-mistakes

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Jul 6, 2025 · not_requested

7. Bearing Witness to War: Reflections on Violence, Identity, and the Path to Peace, Claude AnShin Thomas Speaks With Veterans

Duration seconds: 2293
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/on-blah-blah-blah

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Jun 1, 2025 · not_requested

6. On Silence, Arguing, Being Rejected, Arrogance, and Getting Older

Duration seconds: 1146
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/on-religious-institutions-military-chaplains-rejection-as-perfect-joy-blaming-others-and-thomas-merton

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Apr 30, 2025 · not_requested

5.On Manifestation, Loss, Communication, Passion, Expectations, and Daily Routines

Duration seconds: 3179
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/on-manifestation-loss-ritual-and-engaging-in-routine-with-intention-and-attention

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Apr 14, 2025 · not_requested

4.On Sincerity, Working with: a Busy Mind, Powerlessness, Low Moods, Physical Pain, Rats, Real Teachers

Duration seconds: 2333
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/on-sincerity-working-with-a-busy-mind-powerlessness-low-moods-physical-pain-rats-real-teachers

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Mar 14, 2025 · not_requested

3. On Silence, Compassion for One's Parents, Concern for the World, Euthanasia of Pets

Duration seconds: 1021
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/3-on-silence-compassion-for-ones-parents-concern-for-the-world-euthanasia-of-pets

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Feb 6, 2025 · not_requested

2. On Our Inner Voice, The World Is Telling Us, Trauma Can Become An Asset, Freedom Through Practice (#58)

Duration seconds: 1185
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/2-on-our-inner-voice-the-world-is-telling-us-trauma-can-become-an-asset-freedom-through-practice-58

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Jan 21, 2025 · not_requested

1. Questions on Sitting and Breath, Leadership, Listening to One's Inner Small Voice, and Teaching Children(#57)

Duration seconds: 1120
Source: https://zaltholive.libsyn.com/questions-on-sitting-and-breath-leadership-listening-to-ones-inner-small-voice-and-teaching-children

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