Episodes
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Cynicism is a mindset characterized by mistrust and negativity, obstructing oneâs ability to see things clearly. Itâs also a social phenomenon that can spread across individuals and communities. A look at the science of cynicism and how Zen practice can help us to uncover our innate clarity and compassion. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
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Breaking free from our preoccupation with the opinions of others. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 5
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Commentary on Charlotte Joko Beckâs Ordinary Wonder: Zen Life and Practice. Edited by Brenda Beck Hess. Shambhala Press, 2021. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript -
September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 4
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Commentary on Charlotte Joko Beckâs Ordinary Wonder: Zen Life and Practice. Edited by Brenda Beck Hess. Shambhala Press, 2021. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript -
September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 3
The post Teachings of Bodhidharma #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
Commentary on Guo Guâs The Essence of Chan: A Guide to Life and Practice According to the Teachings of Bodhidharma. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript -
September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 2
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Commentary on Guo Guâs The Essence of Chan: A Guide to Life and Practice According to the Teachings of Bodhidharma. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript -
September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 1
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Commentary on Guo Guâs The Essence of Chan: A Guide to Life and Practice According to the Teachings of Bodhidharma. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript -
Recognizing our propensity for mental shortcuts that cut us off from whatâs actually happening and learning to take more in. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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What is happening in the brain when we feel bored? How can boredom aid us in our practice? Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
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September 2024 Sesshin, Day 2
The post Mindfulness in Plain English #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
Subtitle: Working With This Conceptualizing Mind in Sesshin. Reading from the book Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor. Automated Transcript -
September 2024 Sesshin, Day 1
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Subtitle: Working With Problems and Distractions in Sesshin. Reading from the book Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor. Automated Transcript -
October 1973 Sesshin, Day 6
The post Teisho by Roshi Philip Kapleau: Blue Cliff Record #7 âFayenâs âYou are Echo'â appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
From October 1973 Sesshin, Day 6. A commentary on the koan. Played on Founderâs Day â August 18, 2024. Teisho by Roshi Philip Kapleau. Automated Transcript -
Joy is not outside ourselves. Itâs what we uncover through practice. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
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The radical approach of Zen meditation: Turning inward rather than looking outside ourselves. Reading and commenting on I Gave Myself Three Months to Change My Personality: The Results Were Mixed by Olga Khazan and Novice to Master: An Ongoing Lesson in the Extent of My Own Stupidity by Roshi Soko Morinaga Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor. Automated Transcript
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A look at Right Speech as a form of practice âoff the matâ, using ways of responding to micro-aggressions as an example. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Transcript
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July 2024 Sesshin, Day 6
The post Mumonkan # 13, âTokusan Carries His Bowlsâ appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript -
July 2024 Sesshin, Day 5
The post Teachings of Muso Kokushi #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
Commentary on Dream Conversations: On Buddhism and Zen by Muso Kokushi, translated by Thomas Cleary (Part 3) Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript -
July 2024 Sesshin, Day 4
The post Teachings of Muso Kokushi #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
Commentary on Dream Conversations: On Buddhism and Zen by Muso Kokushi, translated by Thomas Cleary (Part 2) Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript -
July 2024 Sesshin, Day 3
The post Teachings of Muso Kokushi #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
Commentary on Dream Conversations: On Buddhism and Zen by Muso Kokushi, translated by Thomas Cleary (Part 1) Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript - Montre plus
