Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)
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.
Latest episodes
Nov 10, 2021 • 41min
“Everyday Zen” by Charlotte Joko Beck #2
November 2021 Sesshin, Day 4 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Nov 9, 2021 • 43min
“Everyday Zen” by Charlotte Joko Beck #1
In this engaging discussion, Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck shares her transformative journey and accessible approach to Zen practice, while Zen sensei John Pulleyn adds his insights. They tackle the importance of embracing personal suffering as a path to true growth and freedom. The conversation highlights life as a hidden jewel, urging sincere self-exploration through Zen to uncover deeper joy. They also discuss the journey from self to no-self, emphasizing the need for patience and compassion in navigating life's challenges.
Nov 8, 2021 • 42min
“Attaining the Way” by Master Sheng Yen #2
November 2021 Sesshin, Day 2 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Nov 7, 2021 • 41min
“Attaining the Way” by Master Sheng Yen #1
November 2021 Sesshin, Day 1 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Oct 17, 2021 • 1h 7min
“Razor-Wire Dharma: A Buddhist Life in Prison”
On Calvin Malone’s Razor-Wire Dharma: A Buddhist Life in Prison. Dharma Talk by Eryl Kubicka. Automated Transcript
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Oct 10, 2021 • 58min
The Spirit of Practice
Examining helpful (and not so helpful) ways of approaching Zen practice. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Transcript
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Oct 1, 2021 • 48min
Mumonkan # 17, “The National Teacher Calls Three Times”
September 2021 Sesshin, Day 7 Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
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Sep 30, 2021 • 44min
“Zen Letters: Teachings of Yuanwu” #2
September 2021 Sesshin, Day 6 Zen Letters: Teachings of Yuanwu (trans. by J.C. Cleary and Thomas Cleary) Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
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Sep 29, 2021 • 48min
“Zen Letters: Teachings of Yuanwu” #1
September 2021 Sesshin, Day 5 Zen Letters: Teachings of Yuanwu (trans. by J.C. Cleary and Thomas Cleary) Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
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Sep 28, 2021 • 48min
“The Practice of Zen” by Garma C.C. Chang #2
September 2021 Sesshin, Day 4 Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
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