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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Rinzai Zen Dharma Talks given at the Seattle Zen Temple Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji or other locations associated with Chobo-Ji.
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Dharma talks (teisho) from Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey
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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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Chigan-kutsu Kyo-On Dokuro Roland Jaeckel is the Abbot of the Zen Studies Society in New York and of Charles River Zen, a Rinzai Zen community practicing in the greater Boston area. Chigan Rōshi received inka shomei, Dharma Transmission, in the Japanese Rinzai Zen Hakuin lineage by Shinge-shitsu Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi. He also received Temple Dharma Transmission from Denkyo-shitsu Kyozan Joshu Sasaki Roshi at Rinzai-ji, in Los Angeles.
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Talks, Teishos, and Teachings by Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi, Chigan Roshi Roland Jaeckel, Hokuto Daniel Diffin Osho, senior students, and guest teachers of the Zen Studies Society. The Zen Studies Society is a Buddhist community dedicated to realizing and actualizing our true nature. Cultivating an atmosphere of respect, harmony, deep insight, and boundless compassion, we offer the simple yet profound teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism at our mountain monastery and our city temple u ...
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The Zen Group of Western Australia was founded in 1983 and is affiliated with the Diamond Sangha. Talks by our Zen teachers and Sangha-members can be found here. If you are curious about the Zen Group be sure to visit our home page in the first link below. If you find the podcast useful and would like to help support the recording of these talks please consider making a donation by following the second link and filling out the form.
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April 2025 Sesshin, Day 2 A commentary on Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away (Ajahn Chah). High ideals and daily frustrations- a story; Comments on Ajahn Chah’s meditation instructions; and Keep at it. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor. Automated Transcript The post Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away appeared first on Rochester Zen Cen…
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April 2025 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on Throw Yourself into the House of Buddha (Tangen Harada Roshi) and Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away (Ajahn Chah). Tips on zazen posture & practice; Working with pain in sesshin; Biography of Ajahn Chah; Comments on impermanence and practice. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor. Automated Transcript The …
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Hekiganroku Case 32: “Elder Ting Stands Motionless”
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1:08:15Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 4/13/2025.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during April Zazenkai, 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what it is to really realize our seamlessness with the intimate infinite.
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What is attention? How do we cultivate it? How do we work with our habits of mind and avoid being swayed by the “attention economy”? Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post Giving Attention appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 46/2025.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Dharma Talk Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. This talk explores The Four Noble Truths and offers a deep dive into the Noble Eight-Fold Path.
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Dharma talk by Rev. Myogen Vardi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 3/30/2025.
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Shoyoroku (Book of Serenity) #4, “The Buddha Points to the Ground”
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48:31March 2025 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post Shoyoroku (Book of Serenity) #4, “The Buddha Points to the Ground” appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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March 2025 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on “An Experience of Enlightenment” by Flora Courtois. The Theosophical Publishing House, 1986. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post “An Experience of Enlightenment” #5 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how too much medicine becomes poisonous, and how to transcend both medicines and poisons.
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March 2025 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on “An Experience of Enlightenment” by Flora Courtois. The Theosophical Publishing House, 1986. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post “An Experience of Enlightenment” #4 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores what we see when we look in the mirror collectively and personally.
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March 2025 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on “An Experience of Enlightenment” by Flora Courtois. The Theosophical Publishing House, 1986. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post “An Experience of Enlightenment” #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Anne Sendo Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the importance of recognizing our own inner sage.
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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 3/23/2025.
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March 2025 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on “An Experience of Enlightenment” by Flora Courtois. The Theosophical Publishing House, 1986. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post “An Experience of Enlightenment” #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the qualities one should find in a senior Zen monk and the fact that none of us will always be in the groove of excellence.
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March 2055 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on “An Experience of Enlightenment” by Flora Courtois. The Theosophical Publishing House, 1986. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post “An Experience of Enlightenment” #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores how to find the path to the "One and Only" in the midst of our collective suffering.
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Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Spring Sesshin 2025, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores THIS reality prior to heaven and earth; it has no form, let alone a name.
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2025.03.02 – Not All Egos Are Created Equal, By Giun Sensei, NYZ
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23:24For more information, or to make a donation, please visit:https://zenstudies.org/donateSee more teachings and videos on on youtube:https://link.zenstudies.org/yt-subscribeBy Zen Studies Society
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'A Journey From Bondage To Liberation,' Mumonkan Case 41: “Bodhidharma's Peace of Mind”
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1:04:10Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 3/16/2025.
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Not floundering in dread and resentment, but rising to the occasion in these difficult times when we really don’t know what will happen. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Living in Interesting Times appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Coming to the Path Talk by Ven. Danan Redding
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49:58Coming to the Path Talk by Ven. Danan Redding. Automated Transcript The post Coming to the Path Talk by Ven. Danan Redding appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Genjo Marinello Osho presented this Teisho during the March 9, 2025 Zazenkai held at Chobo-Ji. This talk delves into a crucial path that can assist us in transcending our troubled selves and fostering a profound connection with the essence of our being.
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Nothing is certain. This too will pass. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post Winds of Change appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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Dharma talk by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ, USA on 2/23/2025.
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February 2025 Sesshin, Day 2 In part two of her overview of working with koans, Jissai Prince-Cherry emphasizes the importance of engaging the heart and mind and the need to feel and live with the koan. Dharma Talk by Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript The post Tips for Working on Koans, Part 2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.…
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2024 Djeran sesshin, Wumenguan Case 24, Fengxue: Equality and Differentiation, A teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (April)
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2024 Djeran sesshin, Wumenguan case 25, a teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (27 April)
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2023 Djilba Sesshin, A encouragement talk by Chris Barker Sensei (29 Sep)
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2023 Djilba sesshin - An encouragement talk by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (28 Sept)
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2023 Djilba sesshin - Wumenguan Case 22, Mahakasyapa's flagpole, a teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (29 Sep)
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2023 Djilba Sesshin, Wumenguan Case 21, Yunmen's dried shit stick, a teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (27 Sept)
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2023 Djilba Sesshin, Zhaozhou's Dog, Chris Barker Sensei (24 Sept)
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2023 Djilba Sesshin, The story of turtle mountain, a talk by Chris Barker Sensei (26 Sept)
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February 2025 Sesshin, Day 1 In the first of her two talks about koan work, Jissai Prince-Cherry also discusses breath practices and shikantaza. Dharma Talk by Ven. Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript The post Tips for Working on Koans, Part 1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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The Zen Group Of Western Australia - Chanting Workshop Led By Paul Wilson (Feb. 2025)
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Noticing how we habitually lose focus in the face of boredom and frustration and finding the wherewithal to stay engaged. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Learning Not to Turn Away appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.By Rochester Zen Center
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2025.02.16–Closing Remarks by Chigan Roshi, NYZ–Parinirvana Sesshin
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3:54For more information, or to make a donation, please visit:https://zenstudies.org/donateSee more teachings and videos on on youtube:https://link.zenstudies.org/yt-subscribeBy Zen Studies Society
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