
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

Apr 17, 2024 • 40min
Living Dharma #1
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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 42min
Attaining the Way #3
April 2024 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen, Part 3. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Apr 15, 2024 • 38min
Attaining the Way #2
April 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen, Part 2. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Apr 14, 2024 • 41min
Attaining the Way #1
April 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Apr 7, 2024 • 44min
What’s the Rush?
Dropping our habitual, compulsive busyness and finding our refuge in the direct experience of this moment. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Mar 31, 2024 • 43min
Living and Dying
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
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Mar 25, 2024 • 46min
Roshi Gerardo Gally and Casa Zen
Talk by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
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Mar 24, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Zen Practice of Non-abiding
Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor. Automated Transcript
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Mar 10, 2024 • 46min
Facing Uncertainty
Daring to live fully in the shadow of possible disaster. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Mar 3, 2024 • 42min
Coming to the Path Talk by Christopher Maley
Coming to the Path Talk by Christopher Maley. Automated Transcript
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