Paths of Practice with Assaf Katz

Paths of Practice with Assaf Katz

Author: Vincent Moore February 23, 2026 Duration: 59:13

Assaf Katz is an activist and Buddhist teacher in Israel who opposes the Israeli governments’ devastating military action and long occupation in Palestine, and is dedicated to finding a path to peace. He has been practicing meditation and the path of the Dharma since 2007, mostly from the Vipassana tradition and also from Non-Duality traditions, and has practiced for long periods in Israel and abroad. Since 2016, he has been living in Clil and taking part of the staff of Meshiv Nefesh, a center and home for spiritual practice in the spirit of Buddhism.

Assaf's focus mostly deals with bringing the practice to everyday life and strengthening the wide vision of the Dharma as a whole spiritual path which includes the development of wisdom, moral conduct and development of the mind.

Assaf sees much importance in developing and creating communities which practice the Dharma, as a way for personal and collective liberation. Assaf is also active in social, environmental and political issues.


For more information about the resources Assaf mentioned, please see the following links:

https://tovana.org.il/en

https://engagedharma.wordpress.com/

https://www.sanghaseva.org/

https://www.tarabrach.com/

https://plumvillage.org/


We discussed:

*Dharma and being introduced to the teachings of HH Dalai Lama through Assaf’s brother

*Exploring nonduality through Advaita Vedanta at Meshiv Nefesh

*October 7th and listening to Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings

*Vulnerability and the potential that comes from being with suffering

*And the importance of truly loving this world, all of it, and applying that love and care towards liberation


Vincent Moore hosts Paths of Practice: Conversations on Journeys into Buddhism, a space where personal stories take center stage. Each episode is built around a simple, profound question: what does it actually look like to live with Buddhist teachings? You’ll hear from people whose lives have been shaped by this path, from long-time monastics and dedicated lay practitioners to those who have just felt a curious pull toward mindfulness and compassion. The conversations avoid dry theory, focusing instead on the messy, human, and often surprising realities of integrating practice into daily life-through family, work, doubt, and discovery. This podcast operates on the belief that there are as many ways to walk this road as there are people walking it, gently exploring that diversity one honest conversation at a time. It’s less about providing answers and more about sharing the map-making process itself, offering companionship and insight for anyone interested in the varied terrain of spiritual life.
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