The situation in the U.S. and around the world may be more bleak than ever. But consider: as individuals we manage to carry on with the very bleakest of futures: our own certain death. Rather than dwelling on future catastrophes, practice calls for us always to be fully responsive to the present. That is the… Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.

September 2020 Sesshin, Day 2
Commentary on Novice to Master: An Ongoing Lesson in the Extent of My Own Stupidity by Soko Morinaga. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor.

September 2020 Sesshin, Day 1
Commentary on Novice to Master: An Ongoing Lesson in the Extent of My Own Stupidity by Soko Morinaga. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor.

Looking at ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) as presented by Russ Harris in his book, The Happiness Trap, and how it fits with Zen practice. Dharma Talk by John Pulleyn.

Roshi’s weekly podcast: “Depression Compared and Contrasted with Boredom.” Talk by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.

In the midst of massive suffering from the pandemic, many people, due to their circumstances, are experiencing unexpected personal contentment (and sometimes guilt as a result). How do we come to terms with this paradox–and move through in service to our bodhisattva vows? Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.

Roshi’s weekly podcast: “Pandemic Ruin and Renaissance.” Talk by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.

From October 1976 Sesshin, Day 4. Played on Founder’s Day – August 16, 2020. Teisho by Roshi Philip Kapleau.