Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Exploring resilience and serenity in Calcutta through encounters with a rickshaw puller named Ramchandra. Discussing struggles with alcoholism and seeking recovery in AA meetings. Emphasizing personal growth and authenticity in Zen practice. Cultivating contentment and relaxation in meditation. Building confidence and determination in Buddhist practice through daily meditation.

The experience of physical pain is part of the human condition. In taking up a sitting practice, we have the opportunity to learn how to work with pain and transform our relationship to it. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Working with Pain appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2024 Sesshin, Day 6 Commentary on Ordinary Wonder: Zen Life and Practice by Charlotte Joko Beck Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Nothing Special #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2024 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on Nothing Special: Living Zen by Charlotte Joko Beck (Part 2) Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Nothing Special #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2024 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on Nothing Special: Living Zen by Charlotte Joko Beck (Part 1) Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Nothing Special #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2024 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on Teachings of a Buddhist Monk by Ven. Ajahn Sumedho (Part 3) Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of a Buddhist Monk #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on Teachings of a Buddhist Monk by Ven. Ajahn Sumedho (Part 2) Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of a Buddhist Monk #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

January 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on Teachings of a Buddhist Monk by Ven. Ajahn Sumedho (Part 1) Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of a Buddhist Monk #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Talk by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript The post Gaza: Revenge and the Law of Karma appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Explore the significance of Winter Solstice and the symbolism and value of time. Discover the differences in the human sense of time across cultures. Understand the cultural and scientific understandings of time throughout history. Embrace change and adaptation in our lives and explore the aging process and changes in our bodies. Reflect on the impermanence of life and the pursuit of comfort.