Zen
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Zen has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jun 2025 on SmartLess.
Zen is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition that developed in China during the Tang dynasty by blending Indian Mahayana Buddhism, particularly Yogachara and Madhyamaka philosophies, with Chinese Taoist thought, especially Neo-Daoist. Zen originated as the Chan school or the Buddha-mind school, and later developed into various sub-schools and branches.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on SmartLess |
| Field | Philosophy, Religion |
How do different shows talk about Zen?
2 shows discussed Zen in these episodes.
- The Telepathy Tapes — 1 episode
- SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about Zen on podcasts?
Kai Dickens brought up Zen; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Telepathy Tapes.
- Season 2 Episode 10: Cognitive Decline and Higher Consciousness on The Telepathy Tapes (Dec 2025) — Kai Dickens
- RZA | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jun 2025)
What is Zen mentioned alongside?
Zen is most often mentioned alongside The Godfather, The Man with the Iron Fists and Shaolin.
Mentioned together: The Godfather, The Man with the Iron Fists, Shaolin, Black Caesar, Shaolin philosophy, Evan Goldberg, Tequila, Martial arts, Daoism (Taoism), Abbot's Habit