Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Coming to the Path Talk by Ven. Kanji Argetsinger.  Automated Transcript The post Coming to the Path Talk by Ven. Kanji Argetsinger appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Explore the importance of integrating Zen practice into everyday life and staying mindful. Learn how to cultivate presence by listening to natural sounds and focusing on immediate sensations. Discover the power of letting the mind fall silent and the role of insights in surpassing logical thought. Explore the functions of the right hemisphere of the brain and the importance of relaxation in gaining insights. Learn to let go and make changes in order to establish and sustain a Zen practice. Cherish the present moment like a musician cherishes their instrument. Enjoy the importance of Zen practice and the fortunate opportunity to have maps and a supportive community.

September 2023 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Shoyoroku (Book of Serenity) #89, “Dongshan’s ‘No Grass’” appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

September 2023 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on the teachings of American Zen teacher Joko Beck (Part 3). Source: Everyday Zen: Love and Work by Charlotte Joko Beck. Edited by Steve Smith. Harper Collins, 1989. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of American Zen teacher Joko Beck #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

September 2023 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on the teachings of American Zen teacher Joko Beck (Part 2). Source: Everyday Zen: Love and Work by Charlotte Joko Beck. Edited by Steve Smith. Harper Collins, 1989. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of American Zen teacher Joko Beck #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

September 2023 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on the teachings of American Zen teacher Joko Beck (Part 1). Source: Everyday Zen: Love and Work by Charlotte Joko Beck. Edited by Steve Smith. Harper Collins, 1989. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of American Zen teacher Joko Beck #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

September 2023 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on the teachings of Zen Master Foyan. Sources: Zen’s Chinese Heritage: The Masters and their Teachings (Expanded Edition) by Andy Ferguson. Wisdom Publications, 2011. Zen Essence: The Science of Freedom, translated and edited by Thomas Cleary. Shambhala Press, 2000. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of Zen Master Foyan appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

September 2023 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on the teachings of Zen Master Yuanwu. Sources: Zen’s Chinese Heritage: The Masters and their Teachings (Expanded Edition) by Andy Ferguson. Wisdom Publications, 2011. Zen Essence: The Science of Freedom, translated and edited by Thomas Cleary. Shambhala Press, 2000. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of Zen Master Yuanwu appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

How to engage your practice in the midst of activity, whether it involves manual work or intellectually-demanding tasks. Resources: Sweeping Changes: Discovering the Joy of Zen in Everyday Tasks by Gary Thorp (Walker Books, 2000).  “The Value of ‘Deep Work’ in an Age of Distraction,” Hidden Brain podcast featuring Cal Newport (July 25, 2017). Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Transcript The post Work Practice appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

September 2023 Sesshin, Day 2 Reading from Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor.  Automated Transcript The post Working With Obstructions in Our Zazen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.