What is Zen, really? In this conversation, I sit down with Zen teacher Muho Nölke to explore the nature of mind, self, and reality through the lens of Zen practice. We talk about what Zen is (and isn’t), how meditation is approached in the Zen tradition, and what it means to live with awareness in everyday life. Muho shares insights from years of monastic training, pointing toward a direct understanding of experience beyond concepts—where ideas of self, control, and separation begin to fall away. I also had the opportunity to interview Muho previously in Osaka, Japan for my documentary Freedom From Suffering, where we explored similar themes of awakening and the end of psychological struggle. In this episode, we explore: What Zen actually is Meditation in Zen practice The nature of the self (and no-self) Mind, awareness, and reality Absolute vs. relative truth Living Zen in everyday life Liberation and embodiment This is a wide-ranging, in-depth conversation for anyone interested in Zen, meditation, and awakening. 🔗 Learn More / Resources 🎬 Watch Freedom From Suffering: https://youtu.be/b0X3ibZCPLw?si=RR_YeOo8O1O2fa5y 🌐 Muho's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPmMSCPJtvAKKLh7X3F8-sA 📖 Muho's book: https://books2read.com/b/ZazenAndThePathToHappiness