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November 2, 2025 β€’ 77 mins

Ep 217 - One World in a New World with Lee Carlson


❓ Guiding Questions:

How can meditation help us rediscover our authentic self after deep loss or trauma?

What happens when we let go of control and embrace awareness?

How can quieting the mind expand our connection to others β€” and to life itself?


Join Zen Benefiel and author Lee Carlson, a journalist, Zen practitioner, and survivor of a traumatic brain injury, as they explore the nature of consciousness, resilience, and awakening.


In this powerful conversation, Lee shares how his near-fatal accident and his mentorship with Peter Matthiessen transformed his understanding of life, love, and the human spirit.


Discover how awareness, mindfulness, and letting go of attachments can bring peace even in chaos β€” and how truth emerges when we simply be.

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