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.

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 The post Living Dharma #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

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.

April 2024 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen, Part 3. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Attaining the Way #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

April 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen, Part 2. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Attaining the Way #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

April 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Attaining the Way #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Dropping our habitual, compulsive busyness and finding our refuge in the direct experience of this moment. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post What’s the Rush? appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

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 The post Living and Dying appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Talk by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript The post Roshi Gerardo Gally and Casa Zen appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor.  Automated Transcript The post The Zen Practice of Non-abiding appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.