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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Jul 6, 2025 • 33min
Turning to “No Hope” in Difficult Times
Opening up to life as it is requires us to let go of the desire to be in control of conditions and to get intimate with suffering — not just our own, but the suffering of others and the planet. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
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Jun 13, 2025 • 41min
Everyday Zen #2
June 2025 Sesshin, Day 6 Commentary on “Everyday Zen: Love & Work” by Charlotte Joko Beck, Part 2 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Jun 12, 2025 • 40min
Everyday Zen #1
Explore the metaphor of fire in Zen practice, emphasizing the vital role of attention in overcoming distractions. Learn about the cost of true practice and the importance of willingness to engage in life fully. Personal stories illustrate how commitment and compassion weave together our experiences, highlighting the interconnected nature of self-awareness on the journey towards enlightenment.
Jun 11, 2025 • 41min
Being Dharma #4
June 2025 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on “Being Dharma: The Essence of the Buddha’s Teachings” by Ajahn Chah, Part 4 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Jun 10, 2025 • 42min
Being Dharma #3
June 2025 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on “Being Dharma: The Essence of the Buddha’s Teachings” by Ajahn Chah, Part 3 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Jun 9, 2025 • 45min
Being Dharma #2
June 2025 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on “Being Dharma: The Essence of the Buddha’s Teachings” by Ajahn Chah, Part 2 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Jun 8, 2025 • 42min
Being Dharma #1
June 2025 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on “Being Dharma: The Essence of the Buddha’s Teachings” by Ajahn Chah, Part 1 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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May 18, 2025 • 43min
Beyond Words and No Words
Finding the Silence that doesn’t depend on conditions. Dharma Talk by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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May 11, 2025 • 42min
Moshan Liaoran and the Way of Women
Moshan Liaoran (c. mid-late 800s) was the first female ancestor to be recognized in the official record of Dharma transmission. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
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Apr 27, 2025 • 45min
The Delusion of a Separate Self
Our evolutionary heritage instills and reinforces the dream of self and other and blinds us to how little is actually within our control. Everything begins to open up when we drop our demands and learn to work with things as they are. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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