This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Sept 6, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 21st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Unmon’s Kanshiketsu (aka Unmon’s Dried Shit-Stick). If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donat…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 23, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 20th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as A Man of Great Strength. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this p…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 9, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 19th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Ordinary Mind is the Way. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this p…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 5, 2023. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 18th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Tozan’s Three Pounds of Flax. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this …

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 16th 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 17th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as The National Teacher's Three Calls. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in suppor…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 7th 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 16th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as The Sound of the Bell and the Seven Panel Robe. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donatio…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 24th 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 15th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Tozan's Sixty Blows. *Note: There were microphone issues during the recording of this teisho which has resulted in a room echo. An effor…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 19th 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 14th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Nanken Kills the Cat. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podca…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 26, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 13th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Tokusan Carries His Bowls. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 21, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 12th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Zuigan Calls Himself "Master". If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of …

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 29, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discussess how to practice when every day feels like you're living in unprecedented times. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podc…

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 22, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discussess a reading from Chan Master Hongzhi, "Dissolving the self." What does it really mean to dissolve the ego and let go of the self? If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Tole…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 8, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi continues his discussion of the Majjhima Nikāya Maharahulovada Sutta, The Greater Discourse of Advice to Rāhula. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in…

This teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 7, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi teaches the Majjhima Nikāya Maharahulovada Sutta in which the Buddha advises his son Rahula to "develop meditation that is like the earth." If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or…

This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 1, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses how to practice with illness or injury and how to practice in community. 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…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 24, 2023. In this talk Sensei discusses Three Necessisary Conditions for Zen Practice by Kōun Yamada. 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 budd…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi, Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei, and Reverend Winifred Shokai Martin at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 17, 2023. The talk explores a discourse from the Pāli Canon, entitled "The Four Means of Embracing Others," as a foundation for building harmony within the sangha. If y…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 3, 2023. In this talk Sensei teaches Chapters 2 and 3 of Master Dogen's Guidelines for Praxticing the Way. 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 …

This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 27, 2023. In this talk, Roshi discusses Home Hermitage and delves into the challenges that come if the mind is mired in binary dualism as it relates to practice. This talk features a brief passage from the Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage by Shih-t'…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Augest 20, 2023. In this talk Sensei discusses practice through our Zen ancestors and how we can sit zazen and not even need a teaching about Buddhism. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in su…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 3, 2023. Rinsen Roshi speaks to the temple's 2023 Jukai cohort on the meaning of wearing the rakusu, the representation of the Buddha's robe. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of t…

Episode Description This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 23, 2023. In this talk, Roshi introduces the Buddha's first discourse, the Dharmacakra Sutra. In it, the Buddha advises pursuit of the Middle Way, and in so doing, introduces the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. If …

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 1, 2023 as part of the first Spring Ango Workshop. This workshop is a continuation of the Stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 28 of this talk series the Reverends have a Question and Answer session on The Heart Sutra. If…

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 1, 2023 as part of the first Spring Ango Workshop. This workshop is a continuation of the Stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 27 of this talk series the Reverends discuss The Heart Sutra. If you would like to learn more …

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 21, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. This talk takes place between Parts 12 and 13 of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series and continues the discussion of the home altar with…

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 21, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. This talk takes place between Parts 12 and 13 of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series and features a discussion on the home altar and how…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 19, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 11th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu Examines the Hermits. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of thi…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 5, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 10th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Seizei the Poor. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast pl…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 24, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 9th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Xingyang’s Non-Attained Buddha. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of …

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 22, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 8th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Keichu The Wheelmaker. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podc…

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This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 28, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Heikiganroku) Cases 63 and 64 – Master Nansen's cat (case 63) and Jōshū's straw sandals (case 64). Roshi talks about the pure expression of being in the moment. If you would like to…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 18, 2023. In this talk Sensei discusses Story #7: "Announcement" from the collection Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, in which master Tanzan announces his departure from this world. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or …

This teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 17, 2023. This talk was given as part of monthly sesshin. In it, Rinsen Roshi teaches on retreat practice as meeting the moment and not leaving a trace. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in sup…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 31, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Heikiganroku) Case 62 – Master Yunmen’s “Within there is a Jewel”, and of being intimate with every dharma as it arises. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of …

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 28, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the discovering the masks we use to hide ourselves. He explores the importance of the Precepts as a tool and a focus to expose our true face - our Buddha Nature. If you would like to learn more abou…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 20, 2023. Rinsen Roshi discusses Dogen's Instruction for Householder Zen Training, focusing on the many themes embedded in the story of householder Jian's awakening under his teacher Master Tang. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Tem…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 14, 2023. In this talk Sensei continues exploring Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training with a discussion of the importance of studying with a dharma teacher. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or t…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 7, 2023. In this talk Roshi and Sensei discuss the Buddha’s birth and our connection to the entire universe. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of thi…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 30, 2023. In this talk Roshi continues exploration of Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training and talks about what our makes our practice work and keeping alive. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or …

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 22, 2023. Rinsen Roshi discusses the Blue Cliff Record Case 61, Fengxue's "One Atom of Dust." 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 buddhisttempleoftoledo.o…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 14, 2023. In this talk Roshi and Sensei continue exploration of Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in suppor…

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 9, 2023. In this talk Roshi and Sensei begin exploring Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training with a discussion of the importance of finding a true teacher. If you would like to learn more about the Budd…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 1, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku) Case 60 – the true realization of Buddha nature, and understanding the non-dual nature of our realities. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of To…

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 19, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the importance of trusting yourself while also being willing to interrogate your opinions and learn from the wisdom of the lineage and the sangha. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhis…

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 5th, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses Dogen's Genjokoan--zen and the creative process (in tribute to Buddhist jazz musician Wayne Shorter). If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in s…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 1, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku) Case 57 – Joshu’s “Nondiscrimination”, and the meaning of not picking and choosing. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a don…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 25, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Gateless Gate (Mumonkan) Case 12 – Ruiyen Calls “Master”, and speaks on the business of mastering the self and about freedom. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or…

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 8th, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 7th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Wash Your Bowls. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast p…

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 24, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses chapter eighty of Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: The Real Miracle. When we feel hungry, we eat. When we feel thirst, we drink. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to …