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Zen CommuterTricycle Week - Knowing Contentment by Myozan Ian KilroyZen Commuter — Tricycle Week: "Knowing Contentment" by Myozan Ian Kilroy Welcome to another insightful installment of Tricycle Week on Zen Commuter! Today, we explore the wisdom of Myozan Ian Kilroy in his poignant article, Knowing Contentment. In a world constantly pushing us toward more — more success, more possessions, more striving — Kilroy’s reflections offer a gentle yet powerful reminder of the peace found in appreciating what already is. We’ll dive into how contentment is not complacency, but rather a deep awareness of enoughness. Through the lens of Buddhist practice, today’s episode encourages us to pause, re...2025-06-0913 min
The Tattooed BuddhaMeeting Myozan Ian Kilroy: Author of Do Not Try to Become a BuddhaRev. Myozan describes how he came to practice Zen, introduces the basics of Zen philosophy, and recalls the challenges of establishing a Zen Buddhist community in Catholic-dominated Ireland. He also explores the rituals and practices that Zen brings to everyday life, from holidays to weddings to birth ceremonies to funerals.
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The Tattooed BuddhaMeeting Myozan Ian Kilroy: Author of Do Not Try to Become a BuddhaSend us a textDo Not Try to Become a Buddha is a collection of short essays, Irish Soto Zen priest Myozan Ian Kilroy describes how he came to practice Zen, introduces some basics of Zen philosophy, and recalls the challenges of establishing a Zen Buddhist community in Catholic-dominated Ireland. A former journalist, Rev. Myozan’s clear yet entertaining storytelling style paints a clear picture of how Zen has adapted to the culture and traditions of Ireland. Rev. Myozan describes how he came to practice Zen, introduces the basics of Zen philosophy, and recalls the cha...2025-02-1242 min
Our Divine Sparks with Dearbhail McDonaldEpisode 11Dr. Umar Al-Qadri on the Aga Khan. Sr. Liz Murphy on St. Josephine Bakhita Patron Saint of Trafficking. Roe McDermott reflects on the essence of love. Myozan Ian Kilroy on his journey to becoming a Zen Buddhist priest.2025-02-0725 min
Paths of Practice: Conversations on Journeys into BuddhismPaths of Practice with Rev. Myozan Ian KilroyRev. Myozan Ian Kilroy is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and a Dharma heir of Taigu Turlur Roshi, in the lineage of Nishijima Roshi and Rempo Niwa Zenji. Rev. Myozan serves the Zen Buddhism Ireland sangha, where he is the founding teacher and abbot at Dublin Zen Centre. Rev. Myozan is the founding president of the Irish Buddhist Union and represents Buddhism on the Dublin City Interfaith Forum. In early 2025, Rev. Myozan's book "Do Not Try to Become a Buddha: Practicing Zen Right Where You Are" will be available via Wisdom Publications. (https://wisdomexperience.org/product/do-not-try-to-become-a-buddha/).
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