Episode 4

E4: The Cure for What Ails Us - The True Path to Happiness and Success

We are excited to share with you the latest episode of our podcast, Game of Zen. In this insightful episode, we delve into the profound teachings of the Buddha's Four Noble Truths and the transformative power of the Eightfold Path. We explore the idea that true success and lasting happiness are not external accomplishments, but rather an inner state of being that can be cultivated and nurtured over time.

[05:28] Medical analogy: Symptom, diagnosis, treatment, cure. Buddhist analogy: Life is suffering, craving causes suffering, end to suffering, Eightfold Path. Cure is possible but ongoing, perpetual.

[08:06] Manifest success and happiness through personal growth.

[15:23] The Eight Fold path reveals life's uncertainties.

[18:14] Venture capital career: constant change, reframing success.

[22:38] Surviving open heart surgery is a lesson.

[24:54] Wisdom of impermanence - suffering, relationship, experience.

[28:33] Overcoming habits for inner growth and flexibility.

[32:23] Meditation, book recommendations, and closing meditation.

[39:02] Breathing helped answer questions in zone.

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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.