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Dharma talks by senior teachers, including Sensei John Pulleyn, Sensei Donna Kowal, and Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. The Rochester Zen Center was founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of 20th century Zen classic, The Three Pillars of Zen.
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Dharma talks (teisho) from Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey
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Lectures, talks, and classes on Zen Buddhism from Shogakuji Temple, Berkeley Zen Center, in Berkeley, California, USA.
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Weekly public talks recorded live at the Angel City Zen Center
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Dharma Talks given at San Francisco Zen Center
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Santa Fe, NM
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Dharma Talks given at Austin Zen Center
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Collection of Dharma Talks given by Teshin Sweger at the North Carolina Zen Center info@nczencenter.org
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Zen lectures presented by Roshi Rick Hart at the Clear Mountain Zen Center
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Welcome to our podcast coming to you from the Greater Boston Zen Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are a sangha-led sangha, and our podcasts (beginning in 2024) feature talks given by knowledgeable sangha members and guest speakers, often accompanied by group discussion. For more information about our sangha go to our website: bostonzen.org.
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“Those who are Buddhas are always in samadhi, the state like the ocean.” ~ Dogen Zenji
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Sung Nghiem Zen Center was founded by Venerable Thanh Tinh Lien (Thich Nu Chan Thien) with a vow of disseminating the marvelous Dharma of the Buddha.
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The San Antonio Zen Center community offers a haven of peace and harmony in which to engage in the arduous task of self-discovery through Zen practice. Welcoming diversity, the practice of zazen is available to people of every race, religion, nationality, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and physical ability.
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Teishos by Albert Low, Zen Master of the Montreal Zen Center. A teisho is a talk given by the Teacher. This talk comes straight from his own understanding and life experience. A talk is not meant to entertain nor to inform but is directed to your own longing to 'know'. In order for a teisho to be received correctly one must listen with the same attention the talk is given. We hope this series of teishos (talks) given by Roshi Albert Low will help introduce you to Zen practice. Our Center, lo ...
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The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya’s diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya’s focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas.
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Sunday Talk Archive
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The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
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Recorded on November 23, 2024 at Ancestral Heart Temple in Millerton, NY. The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.’ Thank you for your generosity!Brooklyn Zen Center
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Dharma talk by Deb MielkeFile Size: 50827 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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Dave brings us a clear and lucid roadmap to working through the mind and body in zazen, from distracted self to senseless samadhi through a recently unearthed recording of a foundational practice discussion with his old teacher, Michael Elliston. How can consciousness let go of its own consciousness? Is breath practice mortally dangerous actually? …
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December 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Dharma Talk by Eryl Kubicka. Automated Transcript The post Deepening Zen #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Rochester Zen Center
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Denkoroku Case 1, "The Practice of Awakening"
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Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 12/8/2024.
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12/07/2024, Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center.Jisan Tova Green weaves together several themes in this final talk of the City Center Fall 2024 Practice Period: welcoming beginner's mind and the ten ox-herding pictures, Buddha's enlightenment, and seeing our path of practice as a journey, not unlike Buddha's journey.…
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, December 7th 2024 by Zenshin Greg Fain.Zenshin Greg Fain
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Gathering Dharma with Sharon Salzberg & Frank Ostaseski: The Spirit of Service
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In this Gathering Dharma session, Buddhist teachers Sharon Salzberg and Frank Ostaseski explore the profound nature of service and compassion. Drawing from their extensive spiritual and humanitarian work, they reveal service as spiritual practice and state of being. Salzberg introduces equanimity not as detachment, but as a balanced perspective tha…
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In this final Wednesday Night Dharma Talk of 2024, Sensei Monshin explores the deeper meaning of giving during the holiday season. Drawing from both Buddhist teachings about dana paramita (the practice of giving) and indigenous wisdom – particularly Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass” – Monshin weaves a rich tapestry of insights about gener…
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Senseis Kodo and Kozan share reflections from Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind, the nature of effort, and self-judgement in practice. SourceJoan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Dharma talk by Tim BurkettFile Size: 53596 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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On the final full day of Rohatsu, Senseis Kaz and Genzan discuss the origin, manifestation, and potential of spiritual practice. Sensei Kaz highlights the life and teachings of Roshi Joan and her deep and meaningful contributions to awakened action in the world. Kaz uses Roshi as an example to reflect on the integration of wisdom and compassion in …
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On the fifth full day of Rohatsu, Sensei Kaz and Wendy Lau explore the roots of Buddhist teachings. Kaz reflects on an excerpt from the Avatamsaka Sutra, and discusses themes of spiritual beliefs and practices in the early centuries of Buddism making comments of how ideas of practice have changed through time. Wendy Lau discusses practical approach…
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On the fourth full day of Rohatsu, Senseis Kaz and Shinzan explore the interplay of spiritual insight and practical or “common sense” wisdom. Sensei Kaz emphasizes maintaining ethical boundaries in spiritual practice, warning against neglecting common sense in pursuit of spiritual insight. Sensei Shinzan shares how the essence of practice remains c…
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During this third full day of Rohatsu Sesshin, Senseis Kaz and Monshin delve into zazen as a “distillation of the highest wisdom.” They discuss how we often selectively choose what receives our attention, typically filtering experiences through a narrow lens of personal preferences, fears, and ingrained biases. A core challenge for spiritual practi…
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On the second full day of Rohatsu, Senseis Kaz and Kozan delve into the concept of ‘wisdom beyond wisdom’ (Prajna Paramita) and reflect on the importance of faith in the teachings and sitting practice. Kaz reframes ‘attaining’ enlightenment as ‘enjoying’ our already awakened nature, while Kozan shares the story of Gutei and his ‘one-finger Zen.’ To…
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On this first full day of Rohatsu Sesshin, Roshi Joan, alongside Senseis Kaz and Kodo, offers practical guidance for this time of deep practice. Kaz and Roshi address the heightened states of suffering that can arise during extended sitting practice. Drawing on Buddhist concepts like Samvega (existential unease) and Prasada (taking refuge), Roshi e…
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December 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Dharma Talk by Eryl Kubicka. Automated Transcript The post Deepening Zen #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Rochester Zen Center
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Gratefulness & Generosity 2024: Beyond Thank You: Cultivating Deep Gratitude in Challenging Times
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This session of Gratefulness and Generosity, led by Roshi Joan Halifax and Frank Ostaseski, explores the transformative power of gratitude. Through personal stories and deep reflection, Frank and Roshi frame gratitude as a fundamental practice that can reshape our understanding of life’s challenges and blessings. Drawing from Buddhist wisdom, we ar…
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“Would it necessarily be so bad to call out other people, to call out ourselves? What if the fact that we’re all sometimes petty, selfish, thoughtless, and cruel doesn't negate us from being people worth caring about?” - Jordan Mylet Jordan bravely wades into the muddy waters of shi*t talk and judgements in Zen. Our vows tell us to not criticize, t…
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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi or Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 11/24/2024.
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Recorded on December 7, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY. The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.’ Thank you for your generosity!Brooklyn Zen Center
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Recorded on December 6, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY. The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.’ Thank you for your generosity!Brooklyn Zen Center
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The foundation of the Buddha’s Path is recognizing and accepting how “things” are. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Right View and the Three Marks of Existence appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Rochester Zen Center
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Dharma talk by Ted O'TooleFile Size: 38625 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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“I don't want to fight things anymore. I’d rather just make them beautiful. If we have to do something, let's make it art.” - Dave Cuomo Dave tries to find a harmony between practiced embodiment and practical economics while sinking into the ocean of sound, being, and time. Is there an honest living waiting for us on the other side of our pretensio…
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, December 5th 2024 by Linda Galijan.Linda Galijan
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Talk given by Linda Galijan and Greg Fain.Linda Galijan
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 by Zenshin Greg Fain.Zenshin Greg Fain
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Recorded on November 23, 2024 at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY. The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.’ Thank you for your generosity!Brooklyn Zen Center
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Monday, December 2nd 2024 by Linda Galijan.Linda Galijan
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Sensei Kozan Palevsky gives a Thanksgiving dharma talk about gratitude and the first paramita of generosity. He tells the harrowing story of Buddha offering his life to a starving tiger, […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Dharma talk by Ann BaukeleFile Size: 56030 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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The true potential of Taking the Precepts comes from our efforts to live them, to integrate them into our practice and our everyday interactions. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post Practice and the Precepts appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.Rochester Zen Center
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11/30/2024, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center.Sozan Michael McCord discusses where the concept of work practice came from in the Zen Buddhist tradition and how the principles found in the monastic setting can be used in any modern work context.Sozan Michael McCord
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, November 30th 2024 by Ross Blum.Ross Blum
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“You say you'd like to try to do zazen in order to become a better person. How ridiculous. How could a person ever become something better?” - Kodo Sawaki Patrick gives a passionate exhortation for Kodo Sawaki’s classic encouragement “Zazen is good for nothing.” What do we lose trying to shape our time to fit a purpose? What is the point of a profi…
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At this time when many of us may be feeling daunted and uncertain, we gather in the zendo to tap into our shared deeper nature that meditation can open up, drawing sustenance and new perspectives from it. In this talk, Henry explores breakthrough experiences — sudden shifts in how we understand and experience this life. They can show up in many for…
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Recorded on November 17, 2024 at Millerton Zendo. Our practice is to turn around and welcome what hurts, and when we do that, that’s healing—wholeness and healing. The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.’ Thank you for your gener…
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In this Wednesday night Dharma talk, Sensei Genzan brings his whole self to a mesmerizing and deeply heartfelt exploration of the Dharma. Reflecting on the nature of winter, Genzan invites us to ponder […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Heart of Change: Final Insights on Awakened Action Part B: Awakened Action (Part 9 of 9)
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This is a continuation of the final session of the Awakened Action series, where … the faculty share their final thoughts on the themes explored throughout the program. They discuss […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Heart of Change: Final Insights on Awakened Action Part A: Awakened Action (Part 8 of 9)
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Grandmother’s Heart: Compassion, Wisdom, and the Moral Imperative: Awakened Action (Part 7 of 9)
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In Part 7 of the Awakened Action series, Christiana Figueres opens with a poignant reflection on the world her grandchild is entering. Grappling with this question, she recalls the teaching of “grandmother’s heart”—a heart rooted in […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In Part 6 of the Awakened Action series, Rebecca Solnit reflects on her experiences with trees, the role of joy in activism, and the complexity of human nature. She highlights the importance of balancing struggle with […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In Part 5 of the Awakened Action series, Terry Williams recounts the deeply personal and transformative stories of navigating family tensions, cultural expectations, and environmental crises. Through reflections on conversations with her father about vulnerability and […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Politics and Practice of Storytelling: Awakened Action (Part 4 of 9)
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In Part 4 of the Awakened Action Series, Rebecca Solnit continues the theme of the importance of storytelling. Rebecca discusses the role stories have in shaping our perceptions and actions, with a particular emphasis on […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Power of Narratives in Transformative Action: Awakened Action (Part 3 of 9)
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In Part 3 of the Awakened Action series, Roshi Joan Halifax and Terry Williams bring their depth and sincerity to bear. They explore the profound interconnection between social and environmental responsibility, contemplative practice, and storytelling. Weaving together historical, […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Embracing Interdependence and Purpose in Uncertain Times: Awakened Action (Part 2 of 9)
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In Part 2 of the Awakened Action series, faculty members Roshi Joan, Valerie Brown, Rebecca Solnit, and Terry Williams explore the power of embracing interdependence, hope, and agency in uncertain times. They critique consumer culture’s focus on individual comfort […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In Part 1 of the Awakened Action series, Roshi Joan Halifax expresses heartfelt gratitude for the Upaya community—residents, staff, teachers, and participants, both onsite and online—who have come together to cultivate a space for connection, learning, […]Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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11/24/2024, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Kiku Christina Lehnherr teaches that practicing and overtly expressing appreciation, gratitude and generosity towards all the people, situations and things, great and small, that support our lives and fill them with love and beauty, is a powerful antidote to challenging situation…
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