Henry Shukman is an English poet, author, and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage, known for his award-winning writing and his role as the Spiritual Director of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kevin sits down with Henry to discuss the misconceptions surrounding Zen, especially in Western cultures, and the true meaning of Zen as a path of existential training. They also cover the impact of awakening or enlightenment, the significance of Koans in Zen practice, and the compatibility of Zen with religious traditions. Pre-Order Henry's new book, "Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening" - https://henryshukman.com/writing/original-love - - Sign up for my free future-focused newsletter: https://bit.ly/3TvD4tm (100k+ readers) Subscribe to The Kevin Rose Show: https://kevinrose.com - Follow Kevin Rose: https://kevinrose.com https://twitter.com/kevinrose https://instagram.com/kevinrose https://youtube.com/@kevinrose Follow Henry Shukman: https://henryshukman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/henryshukman Thank you for watching!