{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"11. On Surrender, Generosity, and How to be of Service (#81)","description":"Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - responds to questions in an inspiring manner based on his Zen practice and life experiences. He reminds the listener how to stay awake to life and understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly online meeting of questions & responses. For more information: https:\/\/www.zaltho.org If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question, please feel free to write to info@zaltho.org. Book recommendations:https:\/\/www.zaltho.org\/books\/ To support, donate. If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps: 1:20 \u2014 What does it mean to be of maximum service, and how do you avoid exhaustion? 5:04 \u2014 At what point does something become political? 6:32 \u2014 In reference to Question 1, do you have few or many "no's" in your head? 12:12 \u2014 How much time would you invest in a flat you will only be in for two years? 16:30 \u2014 Is it difficult for you to rely on others' generosity? 23:11 \u2014 How does surrendering manifest itself today? 27:25 \u2014 Were you disciplined in elementary school? 31:25 \u2014 If a person upsets me, what should I do? 34:05 \u2014 Have you ever confessed to a priest? ","author_name":"ZalthoLIVE - Claude AnShin Thomas","author_url":"https:\/\/www.zaltho.org","html":"