Lectures, talks, and classes on Zen Buddhism from Shogakuji Temple, Berkeley Zen Center, in Berkeley, California, USA.
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Dharma talks (teisho) from Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey
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Weekly public talks recorded live at the Angel City Zen Center
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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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Zen lectures presented by Roshi Rick Hart at the Clear Mountain Zen Center
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Collection of Dharma Talks given by Teshin Sweger at the North Carolina Zen Center info@nczencenter.org
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Welcome to our podcast coming to you from the Greater Boston Zen Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We are a sangha-led sangha, and our podcasts (beginning in 2024) feature talks given by knowledgeable sangha members and guest speakers, often accompanied by group discussion. For more information about our sangha go to our website: bostonzen.org.
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Santa Fe, NM
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Dharma Talks given at Austin Zen Center
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Sung Nghiem Zen Center was founded by Venerable Thanh Tinh Lien (Thich Nu Chan Thien) with a vow of disseminating the marvelous Dharma of the Buddha.
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The San Antonio Zen Center community offers a haven of peace and harmony in which to engage in the arduous task of self-discovery through Zen practice. Welcoming diversity, the practice of zazen is available to people of every race, religion, nationality, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and physical ability.
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“Those who are Buddhas are always in samadhi, the state like the ocean.” ~ Dogen Zenji
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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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The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya’s diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya’s focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas.
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Sunday Talk Archive
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The Dainin Katagiri Audio Archive
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For many religions and cultures, forgiveness is “the right thing to do.” But outside of moral judgements, why forgive? Frank Ostaseski, approaching forgiveness as a possibility, not an ethical imperative, speaks of forgiveness as “a practice of fierce self-compassion”. When we practice forgiveness, we touch deeply into our wounds of separation with…
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Returning to Spiritual Practice After Clergy Sexual Misconduct
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At the heart of clergy sexual misconduct is the breaking of sacred trust. This is one woman's story of finding her way back to spiritual practice and community in the aftermath of filing a complaint of clergy sexual misconduct. Coming to the Path Talk by Anna Belle Leiserson. Automated Transcript The post Returning to Spiritual Practice After Clerg…
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Dharma talk by Tim BurkettFile Size: 30948 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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“When the problem is a part of you, there is no problem, because you are the problem itself.” - Shunryu Suzuki Emily brings us a meditation on problems, problem solving, and all the machinations, rationalizations, and somersaults we do to try to prove that our problems are somewhere outside of ourselves, and then what happens when we start to point…
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PRACTICE PERIOD CLASS 2 OF 4: SEEING ONE THING THROUGH
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, May 16th 2024 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.بقلم Ryushin Andrea Thach
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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ USA on 5/5/2024.
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Spring Practice Period 2024: Sesshin Closing with Overley, Braz, & Palma
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In this closing talk for the Spring practice period sesshin, the teachers reflect on the essence of continuous practice beyond the confines of the retreat environment, emphasizing the importance of integrating the teachings and experiences from sesshin into everyday life. Drawing from personal experiences and the rich traditions of Zen Buddhism, th…
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Spring Practice Period 2024: Sesshin Dharma Talk with Alcio Braz
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In this intimate and reflective Dharma talk, Sensei Alcio emphasizes the joyful and pure essence of Zen practice, countering any misconceptions that Zen involves a somber or stern attitude. Alcio continues with a critique of the Western psychological model’s focus on the individual self and its emotions, advocating for a broader, community-oriented…
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Spring Practice Period 2024: Sesshin Dharma Talk With Monshin Nannette Overley
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In this Dharma talk, Sensei Monshin reflects on the second day of a Spring Practice Period Sesshin, acknowledging the variety of experiences participants might have, from elation to frustration. Monshin advises attendees to let teachings land as they will, emphasizing the value of studying our delusions to understand the nature of our minds. She dr…
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Spring Practice Period 2024: Sesshin Dharma Talk With Norman Fischer
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Roshi Norman reminds us the method prescribed for touching peace is Zazen. He emphasizes resting deeply to let the true essence emerge naturally without force. Norman speaks to the power of vow, and suggests making an informal vow to focus on breath and posture can foster not only personal benefit but betterment for others as well. Roshi Norman als…
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Spring Practice Period 2024: Dharma Talk with Alcio Braz
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In this talk Sensei Alcio Braz draws from Vasubandu’s teachings, exploring the notion that recognizing and acknowledging the non-self aspects of our experiences—such as sensations, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness—can lead to a deepening of practice. Alcio touches on the socio-political context of Vasubandu’s time, noting the divis…
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Spring Practice Period 2024: Dharma Talk with Shinzan Palma
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In this talk, Sensei Shinzan explores the teachings of Yogachara, a school of Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing the union and practice that leads to understanding the self and transcending it towards the realization of non-self. He starts by clarifying potential misconceptions about Yogachara, suggesting it’s less about the physical practice of yoga a…
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Spring Practice Period 2024: Opening Session
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The program opexning warmly welcomes participants to Upaya’s spring practice period. Roshi Joan emphasizes the importance of this practice period, dedicated to exploring the teachings of Vasubandu, a fourth and fifth-century Buddhist scholar. She encourages participants to engage deeply with the practice, both on-site and online, and to familiarize…
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Buddhas and ancestors of old were as we
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Sensei Monshin assures us that we are not so different from the Buddhas and ancestors that inspire us. ”The Buddha way has been kept alive in so many cultures, conditions, lifestyles, and expressions all over the world. So how is it that the Buddhas and ancestors of old were as we?”, she asks. “What are the ingredients that we bring to our practice…
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Dharma talk by Ann BaulekeFile Size: 27149 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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Harmonizing Breath, Body, and Mind: Zazen in Daily Life
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 11th 2024 by Judy Fleischman.بقلم Judy Fleischman
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Practice Period Class1of 4: Seeing One Thing Through
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, May 10th 2024 by Gerry Oliva.بقلم Gerry Oliva
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Lost & Found (Meaning & Purpose) w/ Dave Cuomo
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“It’s not an attainment, it’s a lament.” - Dave Cuomo Dave tries to figure out his purpose and articulate what meaning in Zen is while trying to give a talk in a park with threatening geese and impending rain on a retreat not going entirely to plan. What are the stages of meaning making and how do we rate? Is Dave’s level as off the charts as he cl…
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Fresh off a two-week pilgrimage to Japan, Roshi Joan and Upaya’s priests share reflections on their experience. For Roshi Joan, this pilgrimage was about connecting to the historical roots of Zen, cultivating relationships with modern-day practitioners, and touching the ethos of care in Japanese culture. Meeting with old and new friends from temple…
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Dharma talk by Ted O'TooleFile Size: 28803 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (9 of 9)
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This is the closing session of this program with Roshi Joan leading it with comments from the participants. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (8 of 9)
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In this impassioned talk, Jimmy Baca shares deeply personal experiences to illustrate the transformative power of writing and the significance of engaging with the present through art. He recounts his […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (7 of 9)
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Pico Iyer discusses Haiku as a reflection of Japanese culture, highlighting its brevity, impermanence, and communal aspect. He notes Haiku’s integration into modern Japanese life, from education to public displays, […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (6 of 9)
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Jane Hirshfield reads a Haiku by Basho about a horse eating roadside rose mallow, highlighting its simplicity, descriptive nature, and the human perception it conveys. She elaborates on the poem’s […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Zazenkai/Center of the Universe
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 4th 2024 by Carol Paul.بقلم Carol Paul
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An Awesome Group of Weirdos (The Fruits of Zazen) w/ Sara Campbell
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“The biggest change for me is to stop feeling like I should have it all figured out. And stop believing that anyone else does; and finding it a deep red flag if they claim to.” - Sara Campbell Sara marks her five year anniversary with ACZC by taking stock and admitting how maybe all this goalless practice has changed her for the better, while the s…
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (5 of 9)
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Kazuaki Tanahashi and Peter Levitt’s discussion on Haiku delves into the depth and nuances of this poetic form, exploring its historical context, cultural significance, and the intricacies of its composition. […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (4 of 9)
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Kazuaki Tanahashi and Peter Levitt’s discussion on Haiku delves into the depth and nuances of this poetic form, exploring its historical context, cultural significance, and the intricacies of its composition. […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (3 of 9)
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Beth Howard’s talk at a Haiku retreat delves into the transformative power of Haiku writing, both as a practice of mindfulness and as a tool for activism. She shares her […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (2 of 9)
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Natalie Goldberg’s talk on Haiku delves into the life of the famous Haiku poet Matsuo Basho, particularly focusing on Basho’s years of suffering, meditation under the guidance of a Zen […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Way Of Haiku: Waking Up Through Writing (1 of 9)
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In this opening session Roshi Joan outlines the schedule for the weekend. The faculty then discusses the transformative power of Haiku and shares personal experiences of haiku practice. The themes […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi Roshi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ USA on 4/28/2024.
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Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World
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Competitive ultra runner, author, and Zen practitioner Katie Arnold shares how she found Zen through running and, in turn, found running through Zen. Following a traumatic accident that left her […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Bringing awareness to the habitual reactivity that diminishes our lives. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Grasping and Aversion appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.بقلم Rochester Zen Center
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 27th 2024 by Susan Marvin.بقلم Susan Marvin
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Yeah, No (The ❤️ Sutra) w/ Dave Cuomo
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“If somebody is an a-hole, they must be going through something tough. And they’re making it as bad or worse for themselves as they are for anyone they're hurting. So they deserve just as much care as anybody else suffering from the what they're dealing out. That's a hard truth I want to wrestle with. Because I believe it, but I'm not always instin…
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Talk and study session by Eran Junryu Vardi of Eiryu-ji Zen Center in Wyckoff, NJ USA on 4/21/2024.
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This is part 2 of the Feb 18th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. In the third part of her series “Darkness is Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In the third part of her series “Darkness is Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel delves into the ancestral perspectives on darkness, highlighting its importance and application in our lives, especially during […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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This is part 2 of the Feb 11th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. In the second talk of the series “Darkness as Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In the second talk of the series “Darkness as Medicine,” Zenju Earthlyn Manuel begins with Prajnaparamita, an ancient deity representing the perfection of wisdom, often associated with the removal of […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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This is part 2 of the Feb 4th session where Osho Zenju and participants engage in Q&A. “Darkness as Medicine” delves into the concept of societal and personal ailments as […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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“Darkness as Medicine” delves into the concept of societal and personal ailments as opportunities for profound spiritual reflection and transformation. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel articulates a cycle where love can turn […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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This is the Q&A with the participants during the final session and the vow ceremony … This final session was a thoughtful discussion on the role and experiences of Bodhisattvas […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (7 of 8)
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This final session was a thoughtful discussion on the role and experiences of Bodhisattvas in the modern world. Roshi Joan, Dekila Chungyalpa, and John Dunne emphasize the importance of community, compassion, and the interconnectivity […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (6 of 8)
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In this dynamic session Roshi Joan, Dekila Chungyalpa, and John Dunne dig into the ethical dilemmas, mindfulness practices, and nuances of engaged Buddhism. The group explores some difficult questions around the necessity of sometimes […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Dharma talk by Busshō LahnFile Size: 34179 kbFile Type: mp3Download File
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In this panel discussion with John Dunne, Dekila Chungyalpa, and program participants the group reflects on various topics from the previous presentations. One main point of focus centers around “eco-anxiety” and how […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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In this talk Dekila Chungyalpa discusses the relationship between humanity and Earth from the perspective of the Bodhisattva vows in Buddhism. The session begins with Dekila reflecting on her roots in Sikkim, […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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The Bodhisattva’s Activism (3 of 8)
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This talk, delivered by John Dunne, discusses the principles and practices of the Bodhisattva path as outlined by Shanti Deva, a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism. John delves into the philosophical […]بقلم Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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