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September 17, 2025 44 mins

Marc converses with his longtime friend Kaz Tanahashi, a renowned calligrapher, Zen teacher, peace activist, author and translator of Buddhist texts. They explore Zen in everyday life, creativity, leadership, and the importance of presence. Kaz shares insights from his activism—including efforts to combat nuclear weapons and reforest the Amazon—while reflecting on his profound contributions to Zen teachings and mindfulness. Support the podcast at https://marclesser.net/donate/ In this episode, Kaz invites you to support reforestation efforts in the Amazon. By donating to the Amazon Reforest Alliance, you can plant trees that help reverse climate change and restore the rainforest. Plant your tree today: https://inochi-earth.org/amazon-tree-project.

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