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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May 19, 2024 • 53min
Returning to Spiritual Practice After Clergy Sexual Misconduct
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. Transcript
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Apr 28, 2024 • 37min
Grasping and Aversion
Bringing awareness to the habitual reactivity that diminishes our lives. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Apr 19, 2024 • 41min
Everyday Zen
Guest Charlotte Joko Beck delves into distinguishing true from false suffering in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the impermanence of life and the importance of acceptance. They explore challenges in Zen practice, embracing the transformative power of suffering, and the reality of the present moment through sashin.
Apr 18, 2024 • 42min
Living Dharma #2
April 2024 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on the teachings of Ajahn Chah (Part 2) from Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters by Jack Kornfield. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Apr 17, 2024 • 40min
Living Dharma #1
Explore the teachings of Ajahn Chah and the practices of mindfulness in a monastery. Learn about the importance of balanced sleep patterns for meditation and practicing mindfulness in daily life. Delve into navigating doubts in Zen practice and cultivating mindful practice for wisdom and equanimity.
Apr 16, 2024 • 42min
Attaining the Way #3
April 2024 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen, Part 3. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Apr 15, 2024 • 38min
Attaining the Way #2
April 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen, Part 2. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Apr 14, 2024 • 41min
Attaining the Way #1
April 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Apr 7, 2024 • 44min
What’s the Rush?
Dropping our habitual, compulsive busyness and finding our refuge in the direct experience of this moment. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Mar 31, 2024 • 43min
Living and Dying
Birth and death are not discrete events, but rather part of a continuing process of coming and going. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript
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