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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Jun 1, 2024 • 46min
Not Knowing Is Most Intimate- Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Zen Teacher, Patrick Bansho Green, discusses the importance of staying present, letting go of misconceptions, and embracing not knowing in Zen practice to cultivate deep intimacy and interconnectedness with all beings.
May 30, 2024 • 37min
What Is the Purpose of Your Pilgrimage? - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/26/2024 Sunday Program at Great Vow Zen Monastery
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May 28, 2024 • 47min
No Cold or Heat - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/16/2024 Talk 3 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery
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May 25, 2024 • 54min
The Messiness of Being Human - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Zen Teacher Bansho Green discusses the complexities of human emotions and relationships in spiritual growth. The podcast explores the significance of genuine motivation in meditation practices, uncovering the root of dissatisfaction in human life. It also highlights the journey of acceptance, non-reactivity, and embracing all emotions as guests in our 'guest house' of being human.
May 23, 2024 • 39min
The Road of Buddha Ancestors - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/14/2024 Talk 1 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery
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May 21, 2024 • 47min
What is This Moment Asking of You- Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher Sounds Sesshin Great Vow Zen Monastery 3/17/22
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May 18, 2024 • 27min
Vast is the Robe of Liberation - Chozen Bays, Roshi
Chozen Bays, a respected Zen teacher and Roshi, discusses themes of love, compassion, and the impact of war. They explore King Ahsoka's transformation, humanitarian efforts in the Ukrainian refugee crisis, and the practice of generosity and interconnectedness. Navigating wisdom and compassion in turbulent times is emphasized to promote harmony.
May 16, 2024 • 54min
Love and Death - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Jogen Salzberg, Sensei The Phoenix of True Nature Sesshin 2021 Great Vow Zen Monastery 02/18/21
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May 14, 2024 • 40min
All Life is Inter-Related - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei Sunday Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 01/17/21
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May 11, 2024 • 42min
The Dharma Is Not Objective - Hogen Bays, Roshi
Zen Roshi Hogen Bays discusses the non-objective nature of Buddha nature, the challenges of shedding fixed beliefs, embracing interconnectedness, the significance of hand postures in meditation, and the importance of being present in practice to uncover hindrances to wisdom.
