https://www.touchingearth.org/podcasts/touching-earth-sangha-talks/ Touching Earth Sangha is a spiritual fellowship dedicated to embodying the clarity, joyfulness, and compassion that is our full potential as human beings. In addition to using meditation to deepen awareness of, and appreciation for, the beauty and contentment available in the present moment, Touching Earth aims to be an example to the wider community of the possibility of simple and sustainable living in the midst of today’s world.  Specifically, we encourage the letting go of the habit of consumerism, use a minimum of energy, embrace and aspire to a car-free way of life (or as minimal as possible), enjoy foods that cause the least harm to other animals or to the environment, and strive to create zero waste. This podcast features recordings of their Sunday Circle, led by Satya Vayu. Satya Vayu is the founder and vision coordinator for Touching Earth Sangha. Originally inspired in a spiritual direction from early experiences in the wilderness, Satya began a daily sitting practice while studying Asian religion at college. He practiced at various American Zen centers before heading to Asia for retreat and pilgrimage, including traversing the Himalayas on foot from Dharamsala to Leh, Ladakh. He studied with Kobun Chino Otogawa Roshi for a number of years, as well as with the Japanese Zen Master Harada Tangen Roshi of Bukkokuji Temple, where he underwent five years of monastic training. He has also practiced with the Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn, and learned from Tibetan Dzogchen masters, Sufi musicians, Indian raga artists, and taiji teachers. Satya does not maintain any lineage affiliation, and encourages the questioning of the institution of sectarian lineage, as to whether it helps or hinders our practice of awakening. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:43:11 +0000 en-US © 2026 Touching Earth Sangha Touching Earth Sangha Touching Earth Sangha is a spiritual fellowship dedicated to embodying the clarity, joyfulness, and compassion that is our full potential as human beings. In addition to using meditation to deepen awareness of, and appreciation for, the beauty and contentment available in the present moment, Touching Earth aims to be an example to the wider community of the possibility of simple and sustainable living in the midst of today’s world.  Specifically, we encourage the letting go of the habit of consumerism, use a minimum of energy, embrace and aspire to a car-free way of life (or as minimal as possible), enjoy foods that cause the least harm to other animals or to the environment, and strive to create zero waste. This podcast features recordings of their Sunday Circle, led by Satya Vayu. Satya Vayu is the founder and vision coordinator for Touching Earth Sangha. Originally inspired in a spiritual direction from early experiences in the wilderness, Satya began a daily sitting practice while studying Asian religion at college. He practiced at various American Zen centers before heading to Asia for retreat and pilgrimage, including traversing the Himalayas on foot from Dharamsala to Leh, Ladakh. He studied with Kobun Chino Otogawa Roshi for a number of years, as well as with the Japanese Zen Master Harada Tangen Roshi of Bukkokuji Temple, where he underwent five years of monastic training. He has also practiced with the Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn, and learned from Tibetan Dzogchen masters, Sufi musicians, Indian raga artists, and taiji teachers. Satya does not maintain any lineage affiliation, and encourages the questioning of the institution of sectarian lineage, as to whether it helps or hinders our practice of awakening. 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