Be Your Own Zen Master
Justin, the DIY Buddhist, explores Buddhism with a focus on building and maintaining a personal practice. His mission is simple: put something positive into the world by sharing the breadcrumb trail of his own spiritual journey. Just honest observations from the path.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
Be Your Own Zen Master
Latest Episodes
Who's Being Criticized Anyway?
Insecurity and self-doubt don’t disappear with experience—they just change shape. In this episode, I explore criticism, confidence, and Zen practice, and what happens when we stop making feedback personal and start seeing it clearly. Who, exact...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:52
Let the Clown Walk the Dog
Sometimes the harder we try to say something meaningful, the less we have to say.In this episode, I talk about the pressure to make my practice — and this podcast — mean something, and what happens when that pressure starts to push back.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:10
Refuge, Not Shield
I've been caught up in creating content about Buddhist practice while neglecting the practice itself. This episode explores the difference between using teachings as a refuge (where you actually dwell) versus a shield (something to hide behind)...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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8:52
Dumpster Gem Jamboree
How do we stay sane when the world feels like it’s on fire? In this episode of Be Your Own Zen Master, Justin explores how media feeds our fear — and how taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha can help us stay grounded, compassionate, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:33
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