Episode 13

E13 - Here today, gone tomorrow - The essential power of Impermanence

With the winds of change perpetually sweeping through our lives, it's essential to ground ourselves in the now, and what better way to cultivate this practice than through the wisdom of Zen? Our most recent episode is a contemplative journey through the transient nature of existence.

00:00 Buddhist teaching: impermanence shapes life's experiences.

06:41 Mind constantly fixating and resisting, learn to dissolve.

09:03 Impermanence causes suffering and brings release and relief.

13:15 Impermanence leads to hope and faith.

16:26 Endurance and mindfulness make life more interesting.

19:23 Children grasp impermanence acutely, unlike adults.

22:39 Reflecting on the inevitability of illness and death.

24:49 Death brings wisdom, gratitude, and appreciation for life.

29:26 Practical wisdom for resolving company issues effectively.

33:31 Suggest checking out the excellent Bardo of work.

35:38 Reflecting on past helps prepare for future.

39:51 Disappointed about losing soccer tournament penalty kick.

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Paul Agostinelli

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Paul Agostinelli

Paul is a transmitted Zen teacher, Executive + Life Coach working at the intersection of professional, personal and spiritual development. He is Founder and Spiritual Leader of Eon Zen Center and offers Zen-informed Executive Coaching and Consultancy services through his Zen@Work program (www.zenatwork.org).

Paul received a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Dartmouth College and a Master’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Chicago, and has had a long career as an Internet Technology entrepreneur, co-founding and running multiple companies. He is on the Faculty of Willow Farm Contemplative Caregiving Center, and taught Zen for seven years as Adjunct Faculty at Naropa University.
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Scott Berman

Scott is a serial entrepreneur with a long career in Venture Capital, Digital Marketing & Jewelry Manufacturing. He is a devoted student of Zen Buddhism and has been studying with Sensei Paul for the last 3 years. Scott is an avid reader of spiritual books. In addition to the various business ventures, he has been keeping official NBA Basketball Stats for the Philadelphia 76ers since 1988.