Talks that center on the basics of Zen practice
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Practicing with Our Whole Being
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We’re socially conditioned to lead with the head, however Zen is not a mental activity. How do we get our practice into the body-mind? Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript
“Subtle Wisdom” by Master Sheng Yen #2
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February 2023 Sesshin, Day 2
Commentary on “Subtle Wisdom: Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion Through Chan Buddhism” by Master Sheng Yen Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript
“Subtle Wisdom” by Master Sheng Yen #1
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February 2023 Sesshin, Day 1
Commentary on “Subtle Wisdom: Understanding Suffering, Cultivating Compassion Through Chan Buddhism” by Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript
Ups and Downs of Practice
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Cultivating openness and awareness in the face of habit energies that pull us in the other direction. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Transcript
Twenty-eight Benefits of Meditation
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Teisho by Bodhin Kjolhede. From a 1st-century Buddhist text. Unedited transcript Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
More Basics for Zen Practice
Practice Off the Mat
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Zen practice has the potential to change our lives for the better. So what are we doing when we’re not facing a wall? Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
Zen and Religion
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Separating Dharma from Dogma. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
Thanksgiving Advice
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Talk by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
OK with Things as They Are
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By trying to wall off the inevitable pain we encounter, we make it hurt more and last longer. Acceptance and practice show us another way. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
Being Sangha
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On taking refuge in Sangha (Community). Dharma Talk by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript
Learning to Want What We Have
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Advice from a 21st century Stoic. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
Zen and the Body (Part 2)
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Working with the body and attitudes towards the body in Zen practice. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
Zen and the Body (Part 1)
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Body awareness as a key to Zen practice. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
Untangling the Knots, Engaging with the Practice
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On working with habit forces and boredom. Commentary on excerpts from Ordinary Wonder: Zen Life and Practice by Charlotte Joko Beck, edited by Brenda Beck Hess (Shambhala, 2021). Dharma Talk by Sensei Donna Kowal. Automated Transcript