Reletter
Artwork for Ordinary Mind Zendo

Ordinary Mind Zendo

The Zendo was founded in 1996 by Barry Magid, a Dharma heir of Charlotte Joko Beck and is dedicated to her vision of a psychologically minded Zen practice adapted to the needs of American students practicing in the context of our everyday lives.

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesTwice weekly
Issues62Founded6 months agoLast Issue3 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

ordinarymindzendo.substack.com
Artwork for Ordinary Mind Zendo

Latest Issues

Does The Self Exist?

One way or another I seem to find in the discussion groups a variety of contexts that keeps circling back to the question: does the self exist? It seems like you can’t have a discussion group about Buddhism without somebody insisting on rai...

3 days ago
19
3

We Uphold Our Practice and It Upholds Us

I wanted to start this morning talking a little bit about tangaryo and its relationship to jukai ceremonies, which we’ll be having later this week at our Garrison retreat.

In general, in Ordinary Mind, when we reestablished the jukai cerem...

8 days ago
5
4

Two Moons In The Sky

Book of Serenity, Case 21.

Yunyan was sweeping the ground outside the temple. Daowu saw him and said, “Too busy.” Yunyan replied, “You should know there’s one that’s not busy.” Daowu said, “Well, in that case, there are two moons in the sk...

11 days ago
10
6

Our Self Does Not Precede Relation

Generally I don’t particularly enjoy going back and reading my old dharma talks. But this week’s reading was an exception — more because of the quotes from Zadie Smith than anything I wrote in commentary about them. I think the sections I q...

15 days ago
8
8

Our Vulnerability Is Who and What We Are

Book of Serenity, Case 94: Tōzan Was Unwell.

Your Reverence is unwell. Is there anyone who does not become ill? There is. Does the one who does not get ill take care of Your Reverence? The old monk is properly taking care of that one. The...

18 days ago
12
1

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Ordinary Mind Zendo.

SubscribersEngagement76Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Ordinary Mind Zendo

    OMZ was founded in 1996 by Barry Magid, a Dharma heir of Charlotte Joko Beck and is dedicated to her vision of a psychologically minded Zen practice adapted to the needs of American students practicing in the context of their everyday lives.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Ordinary Mind Zendo?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Ordinary Mind Zendo on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Ordinary Mind Zendo have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Ordinary Mind Zendo, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Ordinary Mind Zendo?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Ordinary Mind Zendo as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Ordinary Mind Zendo?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Ordinary Mind Zendo using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Ordinary Mind Zendo?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Ordinary Mind Zendo. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Ordinary Mind Zendo?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.