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.
Episodes
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Oct 5, 2024 • 40min
What role does dissatisfaction play in practice? - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This talk was given by Jogen Salzberg, Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR on September 18, 2024. In this talk Jogen discusses dissatisfaction and its role in our zen practice.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 43min
I need a purpose. Is that true? - Patrick Bansho Green
This talk was recorded on September 22, 2024 at the Great Vow Zen Monastery Sunday Public Program. In this talk Bansho discusses the topic of a life purpose and how that is different than a vow. He also relates this topic to zen practice and the Work of Byron Kate.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 49min
Calm Abiding (Shamatha) Meditation - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This talk was given by Jogen Salzberg, Sensei on September 11, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. In this talk Jogen discusses settling the mind with calm-abiding (shamatha) meditation.
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Sep 28, 2024 • 31min
Discussing the Practice of Lojong - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher
This talk was given by Kodo Conover on September 10, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR during the Tuesday evening program. In this talk Kodo finishes up a series of talks on the Tibetan practice of Lojong.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 35min
Women and Zen Practice - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher
This talk was given by Kodo Conover during the Sunday evening program on September 8th, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. In this talk Kodo discusses women zen practice. Is zen a liberating practice for women as well as men?
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Sep 24, 2024 • 21min
Paths of Zen Practice - Shonin Ashton, Dharma Holder
This talk was given by ZCO Dharma Holder Shonin Ashton on September 5th, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. In this talk Shonin discusses the path of zen practice, and specifically how leaders in ZCO sometimes looks at the path of practice in ZCO.
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Sep 21, 2024 • 41min
Young Adults in Dharma - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This dharma talk was given by Jogen Salzberg, Sensei on September 4th, 2024 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. In this talk Jogen discusses a meditation retreat he led for young adults in NY the week prior.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 45min
The Qualities of Jizo Bodhisattva - Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi and Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
This talk was given on September 15, 2024 during our Sunday Public Program at Great Vow Zen Monastery. This was the last talk of our 5 day 2024 Jizo Sesshin. During the talk Chozen, Roshi and Jomon discuss the qualities of Jizo Bodhisattva and then talk with the participants in the zendo about why they decided to attend the retreat.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 31min
The Story of Angulimala - Shonin Ashton, Dharma Holder
This talk was given at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR during the Thursday evening program on August 15th, 2024. In this talk Shonin discusses a sutta in the buddhist pali cannon where the Buddha is interacting with the infamous Angulimala.
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Sep 14, 2024 • 29min
Zen Is Based Upon Reality - Hogen Bays, Roshi
Hogen Bays, a distinguished Roshi, delves into the essence of Zen practice and its grounding in reality. He emphasizes the importance of being present and embracing mindfulness through body awareness. Listeners are encouraged to connect with their experiences through breath and self-acceptance. Hogen also explores how ethical living intertwines with personal reflection, urging a deeper engagement with the world as it truly is. This conversation is a refreshing reminder to appreciate the simplicity of reality.
