Peter Coyote speaks about the continuity between spiritual practice and political practice, providing a chronicle of his life before zen (and according to him, a chronicle of his "deficiencies") as well as why he's stuck with this practice for nearly 50 years. He also shares stories about the efficacy of Zen in relating to political obstructions.
Peter, a Zen priest and teacher, has a long history as an actor, author, director, and Emmy-winning narrator. Though he is well known for his film career (having acted in E.T., Patch Adams, Erin Brockovich, etc.) he identifies foremost as a Zen student. To learn more about Peter, you can view his bio here.