Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks
Zen Community of Oregon
New podcasts every Tues, Thurs and Sat. Here you can find talks from various teachers involved with the Zen Community of Oregon. We share talks from our retreats, as well as our different weekly offerings between Great Vow Zen Monastery and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple.
Zen Community of Oregon's purpose is to express and make accessible the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings, as transmitted through an authentic, historical lineage. To support and maintain Zen Buddhist practice in order to realize and actualize our Buddha nature in everyday life.
For more information, please visit zendust.org.
Zen Community of Oregon's purpose is to express and make accessible the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings, as transmitted through an authentic, historical lineage. To support and maintain Zen Buddhist practice in order to realize and actualize our Buddha nature in everyday life.
For more information, please visit zendust.org.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 37min
Letting Go Into This - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
This talk is from Great Vow Zen Monastery on February 5th 2025, given by resident Zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses letting go and the surrender that happens as our human bodies decay.
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Feb 15, 2025 • 44min
The Charnel Grounds - Kisei Sensei
This talk was given by Kisei Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monestary on February 4th, 2025 during Parinirvana Sesshin. In this talk Kisei discusses a Koan about death and the deathless as well as the story of Patacara and how great loss can bring us to practice.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 37min
Wildland Firefighters and Zen - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
This talk is from Great Vow Sunday Program on January 19th 2025, given by resident zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses the parallels between Wildland Firefighters and Zen practice this talk was given after Jomon co-led a retreat for Wildland Firefighters.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 40min
Taking Refuge - Hogen Roshi
Hogen Roshi dives into the essence of taking refuge in our practices, especially during challenging times. He encourages discussion around the emotional impacts of crises like natural disasters, emphasizing community support. The talk explores meditation techniques, focusing on breath and mindfulness to enhance clarity. Personal stories illustrate how serving others fosters well-being. Additionally, the conversation highlights cultivating resilience and self-awareness, while practical insights and the four Bodhisattva vows guide listeners toward reducing suffering.
Feb 8, 2025 • 24min
Anger, Zen Dialogue and Adapting To Culture - Dharma Holder, Gensho Welsh
This talk was given by Dharma Holder Gensho Welsh at Heart of Wisdom on January 9th, 2025. In this talk Gensho takes suggestions from the audience about topics and discusses anger, zen dialogue and adapting to culture.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 45min
Our Fundamental Vow - Hogen Roshi
Hogen Roshi, a Zen teacher at Great Vow Zen Monastery, shares profound insights on the four Bodhisattva vows during a Dharma talk. He explores the transformative power of personal awakening and our interconnectedness. Listeners are encouraged to embrace life's commitments as pathways for growth. The metaphor of a 'thread' symbolizes continuity amidst life's transience, while emphasizing authenticity and genuine connection in our journeys. This reflective dialogue fosters confidence and understanding in the collective tapestry of existence.
Feb 4, 2025 • 41min
Vow Discovery - Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
This Dharma talk was given by Zen Teacher Bansho at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January 10th, 2025 during Vow Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho discusses the four Bodhisattva vows, how we use them as a template for our own vows and the power of articulating vows or hearts aspiration.
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Feb 1, 2025 • 27min
The Vow Of Life - Shonin, Dharma Holder
This talk was given by Dharma Holder Shonin at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January, 9th 2025. In this talk Shonin discusses the vow of life itself, inherited vows, reactive vows and why they can sometimes be hard to see.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 42min
The Ephemerality Of Thinking- Hogen Roshi
This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January 5th, 2025. In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the nature of suffering and fixed beliefs in relation to the ephemerality of thoughts.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 39min
Reflections On 2024 And The Suffering Mind - Hogen Roshi
This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on December 29th, 2024. In this talk Hogen Roshi reflects on the last year and the vast amount changes experienced. He also talks about the suffering causing mind and how we penetrate and undermine it.
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