Best Basho Podcasts (2025)

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Go Get Some Water 21:57

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This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 24, 2025. In this talk Rinsen Roshi meditates on the real experience of practicing through things that scare you in the present world, as it is. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in supp…

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271: Sadanoumi and His Father 35:18

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Great wrestling can run in families, and and today's episode is about Sadanoumi and his father, Sadanoumi. We resort to calling them Sadanoumi Sr. and Sadanoumi Jr. just to tell them apart. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners wit…

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Mumonkan Case 1 - Joshu's Dog 24:31

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 10, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi revisists the 1st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please vi…

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270: Lucha Libre and Daieisho's Daring Do 43:15

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Sometimes, you just gotta embrace the silliness. How does Lucha libre compare to sumo? And, thank you to Sarah P. for submitting her story about Daieisho wanting a perm. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sp…

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Mumonkan Case 1.2 Pt 1 - Joshu's Dog 35:45

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 3rd, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi revisits case 1 from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit bu…

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Mumonkan Case 48 - Kempo's One Way 33:06

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 19, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 48th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Kempo's One Way. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast plea…

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269: Kotoshoho. Who is He? 27:12

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It's a deep dive on Kotoshosho, or at least what we could find. Who he is, where he is from, his sumo background, his personality, and his dad, of course. We joke that he is a bit boring, but who says you have to have a lot of personality in sumo? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it…

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Mumonkan Case 47 – Tosotsu’s Three Barriers 32:12

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 12, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 47th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Tosotsu’s Three Barriers. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this pod…

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268: Days 11-15 of the July Basho 2025 48:18

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We had dreams of an Ichiyama-yusho, which didn't happen, but that's ok, because we got to watch so many men fight it out for what would be their very first yusho win. So exciting! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help…

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Mumonkan Case 46 – Stepping Forward from the Top of a Pole 26:46

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 29, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 46th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Stepping Forward from the Top of a Pole. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in suppo…

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267: Days 4-10 of the July Basho 40:38

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Chatting day 4 - day 10, and right now, we have NO IDEA who will walk away with this one. For the RAFFLE ---->> www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom $3 for 1 ticket. 2 for $5. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sponsors…

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Mumonkan Case 45 – Who is That One? 33:30

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 22, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 45th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as ‘Who is That One?’ If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast ple…

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266: Days 1-3 of the July Basho and a Raffle 43:19

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After a discussion of both fun games we're hosting, we jump right into the sumo. Which wrestler surprised us? Who is looking dominant? Who is exciting, win or lose? For the RAFFLE ---->> www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom $3 for 1 ticket. 2 for $5. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always…

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Mumonkan Case 44 – Basho and a Stick 26:26

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 1, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 44th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Basho and a Stick. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast plea…

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265: Banzuke Part 2, Fujinokawa and Kotoeiho 41:53

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After 5 minutes of discussion on BINGO and sumo news, we jump into part two of our discussion on July's banzuke. If you want to go right to a highlight on our two debutantes, Fujikawa and then Kotoeiho, skip to 15:15. It's a wide ranging discussion on honey badgers, supportive dads, bad hair days, and gorgeous shiko. Support Sumo Kaboom at www.ko-f…

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Mumonkan Case 43 - Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff 25:51

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 10, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 43rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation …

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264: Banzuke Part 1 and Kusano 47:49

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Strange things are afoot in this latest banzuke. We'll tell you all about them and give you an intro to Kusano, one of Hakuho's recruits who is now at Isegahama stable. Also, it's time to revisit Oshoma, who makes his debut in sanyaku. Support Sumo Kaboom at www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.…

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Mumonkan Case 42 - Manjushri's Woman In Meditation 30:11

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 3, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 43rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation i…

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263: Women of the YDC 1:02:29

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Women may not be allowed on Grand Sumo's dohyo, but they can serve on the YDC. To date, three women have served on the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, and we will tell you what we know about these trail blazers. We begin with an overview of what the YDC is and what it does, and then we jump right into who these women are and how they joined the YDC.…

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Mumonkan Case 41 - Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest (Part 2) 34:15

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 20, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 41st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a dona…

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262: Belly Touching and Sumo Fiction 38:35

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Sumo wrestling features some unique fan events, and belly touching is one of our favorites! We also talk with BuddhatheBard about his book, Hiroshi, Tale of a Sumotori. More about BuddhatheBard More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We giv…

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Mumonkan Case 41 – Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest (Part 1) 31:04

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 13, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 41st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support o…

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261: So. Much. Sumo. News. 32:16

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Hakuho officially submitted his resignation from the JSA, and it was accepted. There's much to unpack here. Why? Why now? What will he do next? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of …

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Mumonkan Case 40 - Kicking Over the Sippy Cup 41:25

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 8, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 40th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Kicking Over the Sippy Cup. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this p…

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Mumonkan Case 39 – Unmon and a Mistake in Speech 28:21

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 6, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 39th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Unmon and a Mistake in Speech. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of thi…

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260: Days 10 - 15 May 2025 Basho 55:44

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This basho gave us a new yokozuna, something that is rare, so listen up as we tell you how he did it. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. Bigsumofan.c…

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Mumonkan Case 38 Part 2 - A Buffalo Passes Through A Window 27:42

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 3rd, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 38th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as A Buffalo Passes Through A Window. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support …

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James Baldwin on affirming the light 39:32

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Baldwin’s lessons are so relevant that his message seems to collapse time. From Go Tell It on the Mountain, to Sonny's Blues, to Another Country, or The Price of the Ticket—from his essays to his plays—there is so much to say, so much to revere, that it feels like it would take a lifetime to articulate the complexities of that utterance. But I’ll t…

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259: Days 4 - 9 May 2025 Basho 40:45

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We jump into our favorite moments of the basho. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they…

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Mumonkan Case 38 Part 1 - A Buffalo Passes Through A Window 29:45

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 28, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 38th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as A Buffalo Passes Through A Window. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in suppor…

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258: May Basho Days 1-3 47:22

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We jump into our favorite moments of the basho, including bow twirling and audience reactions. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo. Bigsumofan.com is a…

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Mumonkan Case 37 – The Oak Tree in the Front Garden Room Echo Present 35:26

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**Room Echo is Present in this podcast due to the way the talk was recorded. Attempts have been made to reduce the impact on the intelligibility of the teaching.** This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 21, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 37th case from the Mumonkan (ak…

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257: Two New Men in Makuuchi, Tochitaikai and Kayo 26:46

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Both pusher thrusters, there are 2 new men in the top division - Tochitaikai and Kayo. If you want nto learn more about them, listen up. One just went to Paris to announce the upcoming sumo tournament in France and the other loves, I mean LOVES, to sleep. Both love their sumo! *We had stormy weather in TX that created some disturbance in some of th…

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Mumonkan Case 36 – Meeting a Person of the Tao Along the Way 28:51

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 14, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 36th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Meeting a Person of the Tao Along the Way. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation i…

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256: May Banzuke 44:39

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The banzuke episode. Who is coming up and who is going down. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they sh…

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Mumonkan Case 35 - Seijo's Soul is Separated 22:37

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 7, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 35th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Seijo's Soul is Separated. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this…

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255: Rollertown 31:49

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The Dallas Sumo Club knows how to have a good time. They are hosting their Rollertown Sumo Tournament THIS weekend just outside of Dallas, TX. We're chatting with Corey and Siggy from Dallas Sumo Club about this popular event. Also joined by Goose from the Sunday Morning Sumo Show. @SundayMorningSumoShow @DallasSumoClub Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagra…

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Mumonkan Case 34 - Wisdom Is Not The Tao 20:45

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 28, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 34th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Wisdom Is Not The Tao. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this pod…

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Mumonkan Case 33 – No Mind, No Buddha 31:03

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 24, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 33nd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as No Mind, No Buddha. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcas…

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254: Enrique's Sumo Adventure 42:18

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Someday, you might be fortunate enough to see Japanese sumo wrestling live and in person. If you are REALLY lucky, you might also get to watch morning practice at a heya and then sit on the 4th row to watch a sumo tournament. Enrique's experience just gets better and better! Chock full of real life rikishi meet-cutes and amazing access, this story …

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Mumonkan Case 32 – The Buddha Responds to an Outsider 46:31

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 12, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 32nd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as The Buddha Responds to an Outsider. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in suppor…

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253: SUMO, the Off-Broadway play 51:27

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What is it like to be an actor in "SUMO" at The Public Theatre in NY? Interviews with actors Ahmad Kamal and Earl T. Kim. The Off-Broadway play "SUMO" opened at The Public in 2025. The story: "six men practice, eat, love, play, and ultimately fight. Step into the sacred world of sumo wrestling, with the New York premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring’s mesm…

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Mumonkan Case 31 – Joshu Sees Through an Old Woman 22:51

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Dec 20, 2023. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 31st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu Sees Through an Old Woman. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of th…

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252: Days 4-11 of the March Basho 2025 48:18

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Up top: our overall feelings about the basho, thank you's, the new Aonishiki's Fan Club (and how YOU CAN JOIN) sumo poetry and BINGO winners. Congrats Iliya and Elizabeth for having the winning BINGOs in March for this Osaka tournament! **LINK to Aonishiki's FAN CLUB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3904476046542523 From 11:00 to the en…

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Mumonkan Case 30 – Mind is Buddha 28:23

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Dec 7, 2023. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 30th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Mind is Buddha. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please …

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251: Days 4 - 10 of the March, 2025 Basho 58:30

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A few exciting moments from days 4 - 10 including Ura's flair, chinks in Onosato's armor, Hoshoryu's elbow, Ichiyamamoto's very good day, and Takayasu's dream. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bi…

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Mumonkan Case 29 – Not the Wind, Not the Flag 21:49

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Nov 29, 2023. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 29th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Not the Wind, Not the Flag. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this po…

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250: Days 1 - 3 of the March Basho, 2025 40:32

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It's our 250th episode! The long and short if it is that 1. Hoshoryu's dohyo iri is ON POINT, 2. Onosato looks REALLY good, 3. Daieisho's pushes are sometimes like a battering ram, 4. Abi has to be feeling good right now, 5.Midorifuji's new mawashi is PERFECT. HEADS UP! There's a bit of adult language in this episode. More about Sumo Kaboom and our…

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Do Not Take This Precious Opportunity for Granted 30:16

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This Dharma talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 26, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Roshi remind us of the preciousness of the causes and conditions that enable us to practice the Dharma, and how we must never take this wondrous and auspicious opport…

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249: March Banzuke and Aonishiki 38:15

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Extra! Extra! There's a new yokozuna at the top of the banzuke and a new Ukrainian wrestler near the bottom of makuuchi. We got the scoop on this new wrestler from our friend Angie in Japan as well as Sakura who started his fan club! Expect big things from this young wrestler. 0-5:00 News, Emails 5:00 - 22:00 Quick banzuke breakdown 22:00 - end Aon…