Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks
Lectures, talks, and classes on Zen Buddhism from Shogakuji Temple, Berkeley Zen Center, in Berkeley, California, USA.
Latest episodes
Jul 5, 2025 • 55min
Some practice with the Satipatthana Sutra
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 5th 2025 by Sue Oehser.
Jun 14, 2025 • 47min
Sixteen Bodhisattvas Enter the Bath BCR 78 #2
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 14th 2025 by Mark Copithorne.
Jun 11, 2025 • 51min
Zazen As an Act of Devotion
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Jun 7, 2025 • 53min
Dogen’s “Power of the Robe”
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 7th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
Lotus Sutra Class 5 of 5
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, June 5th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
May 31, 2025 • 54min
Practicing the Prajnaparamita Mantra
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 31st 2025 by Mark Copithorne.
May 30, 2025 • 58min
The Lotus Sutra Class Four of Five
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, May 29th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
May 24, 2025 • 55min
A Fool for the Dharma
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 24th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
May 23, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Lotus Sutra Class Three of Five
A five-week class co-taught by Linda and Greg on the Lotus Sutra during the 2025 practice period. This class is an introduction to the Sutra, emphasizing why it is essential in the Dogen Zen tradition and touching on some of the more important teachings and stories to be found therein. Their aim is to have it be lively, engaging, and enjoyable for all!
May 17, 2025 • 52min
16 Bodhisattvas Enter the Bath (Case 78 BCR)
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 17th 2025 by Mark Copithorne.
