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.

Topics include the ego's impact on our lives, the nature of the mind and ego, living in the present moment, the power of stillness in relationships, the pain body and the power of attention in human relationships, and exploring our connection to nature and being present.

Explore the alignment of Eckhart Tolle's teachings with Buddhist principles. Uncover the truth within and the urgency of transformation. Discover the power of stillness and inner peace. Embrace the space of not knowing and approach it with wonder. Delve into the risks of getting into the body and the healing potential of self-compassion.