Daring to live fully in the shadow of possible disaster. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Facing Uncertainty appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Coming to the Path Talk by Christopher Maley.  Automated Transcript The post Coming to the Path Talk by Christopher Maley appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Exploring the ebb and flow of Zen practice, from feeling motivated to discouraged. Navigating anticipation vs. reality in Zazin practice and discussing human motivation. Embracing challenges in Zen practice by breaking down goals and accepting stuckness without fixing.

Talk by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript The post Getting Beyond Age appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Exploring the pitfalls of expecting Sashine to resolve personal issues, cultivating diligence and detachment in Zen practice, craftsmanship through deep meditation, mindfulness and self-nature in Zen practice, and guidance on aligning with true nature and inherent potential.

Practical guidance on maintaining focus and unity in Zen practice during Sesshin, advice on managing numbness and pain in meditation, importance of posture alignment for relaxation, and maintaining silence and focus for effective meditation

Full title: No-Self and Habits as Far as the Eye Can See Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post No-Self and Habits appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Coming to the Path Talk by Maimoona Ramaswamy.  Automated Transcript The post Coming to the Path Talk by Maimoona Ramaswamy appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

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.