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Zen Koans For Everyday Clarity: Teachings To Calm The Mind
With Jason Buonomo
In this short course, you’ll explore five classic Zen koans—simple yet profound teachings that open the mind and quiet the heart. Each lesson is just three to five minutes long, offering a brief story, gentle reflection, and a practical way to bring awareness into your daily life. You’ll learn how to pause between thoughts, find peace in ordinary moments, and let go of the need for answers. Grounded in mindfulness and supported by soothing original music, these five sessions will help you return to clarity and calm, one breath at a time.
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5 Days
497 students
4.9 stars
4 min / day
Anxiety
English
4.9 (94)
Recent Reviews
Victor
February 15, 2026
Beautiful. Thanks for creating this course.
James
February 15, 2026
A excellent course that I enjoyed it lot. It helps me with understanding of oneself and not to rush through life.
Alison
February 14, 2026
Loved this course. Peaceful and spacious. Thank you..such a soothing voice as well.
Becky
February 13, 2026
Lovely short course, visualizations and stories. 🙏
Christopher
February 10, 2026
Really allowed for the natures of life to show up in the falsehood of current day struggles thank you
Kaja
February 8, 2026
A wonderful course without preaching of lecturing. Do yourself a favor and try it. Many thanks to this teacher. Peace.
Rebecca
February 4, 2026
Thank you! These were perfect to begin my morning meditations.
Kristin
January 29, 2026
Thank you! 🙏
Anne
December 23, 2025
Loved the koans and meditations.
Cindy
December 8, 2025
I absolutely loved all of the teachings, especially during such a busy time of the year. I definitely need to "empty my cup" more often!
KatieG
November 30, 2025
excellent, I loved the format and explanation and unpacking of each koan. I am not a practicing Buddhist, but am very drawn to these teachings, thank you! 🙏🏼
Stuart
November 28, 2025
Of course it goes without saying the magic is in the simplicity. This is a well delivered course over five days. Many thanks and Namaste.
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