Summary: Episode Description: In this talk, Sensei Shinzan Palma discusses the importance of lineage and ancestral tradition to contemporary practice, the simplicity of Buddhist practice, and the vital role of community. Shinzan points to the humility that arises when considering our lineage of Buddhist teachers, and the thousands of years of practice that have preceded us. He also reminds us that we often overcomplicate our practice. Practice is simple, he says, “it is about returning to yourself; it is a practice of healing.” Shinzan ends his discussion by emphasizing the importance of community, or “sangha.”<br> <br>
