Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)
Rochester Zen Center
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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Nov 16, 2025 • 47min
Simple, Not Easy
Why does a practice that is so utterly simple feel so difficult? Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
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Nov 15, 2025 • 48min
Two Flavors of Dharma
Commentary on an Interview of Richard Gere About the Dalai Lama Talk by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
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Nov 7, 2025 • 43min
Illuminating Silence #6
November 2025 Sesshin, Day 6 Commentary on “Illuminating Silence: Insights on the Path of Chinese Zen” by Master Sheng-Yen and John Crook Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Nov 6, 2025 • 39min
Illuminating Silence #5
November 2025 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on “Illuminating Silence: Insights on the Path of Chinese Zen” by Master Sheng-Yen and John Crook Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Nov 5, 2025 • 42min
Illuminating Silence #4
November 2025 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on “Illuminating Silence: Insights on the Path of Chinese Zen” by Master Sheng-Yen and John Crook Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Nov 4, 2025 • 41min
Illuminating Silence #3
November 2025 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on “Illuminating Silence: Insights on the Path of Chinese Zen” by Master Sheng-Yen and John Crook Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Nov 3, 2025 • 39min
Illuminating Silence #2
November 2025 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on “Illuminating Silence: Insights on the Path of Chinese Zen” by Master Sheng-Yen and John Crook Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Nov 2, 2025 • 42min
Illuminating Silence #1
November 2025 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on “Illuminating Silence: Insights on the Path of Chinese Zen” by Master Sheng-Yen and John Crook Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Oct 26, 2025 • 40min
Coming to the Path Talk by Catherine Jones
Coming to the Path Talk by Catherine Jones. Automated Transcript
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Oct 19, 2025 • 45min
Self and No Self
Sensei Dhara Kowal, a Zen teacher, delivers profound insights on the concept of self and no-self. She illustrates how everyday actions can embody mindfulness, using a touching marathon moment of compassion. Dhara explains the importance of recognizing reactivity and highlights the joy found in practicing non-attachment. She emphasizes that our true self is expansive and interconnected, urging listeners to embrace letting go and moving with the flow of life. Ultimately, the discussion revolves around the transformative power of practicing presence without personal goals.
