Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks
Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks
Lectures, talks, and classes on Zen Buddhism from Shogakuji Temple, Berkeley Zen Center, in Berkeley, California, USA.
Episodes
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 18min
The Lotus Sutra Class Two 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 … Continue reading The Lotus Sutra Class Two of Five →
May 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Buddha who is Always Present and Always Teaching
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 10th 2025 by Ruei Michael McCormick.
May 9, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Lotus Sutra Class One 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 … Continue reading The Lotus Sutra Class One of Five →
Apr 26, 2025 • 51min
The Three Refuges in Hard Times
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 26th 2025 by Karen Sundheim.
Apr 12, 2025 • 54min
Impermanence
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 12th 2025 by Ellen Webb.
Apr 5, 2025 • 23min
Why we celebrate Buddha’s birthday
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 5th 2025 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.
Mar 29, 2025 • 53min
Talk on the Genjo Koan
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, March 29th 2025 by Gary Artim.
Mar 22, 2025 • 49min
How We Grow in Practice
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 by Hondo Dave Rutschman.
Mar 8, 2025 • 52min
Zen and the Pursuit of Happiness
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, March 8th 2025 by Dōshin Dan Gudgel.
Mar 1, 2025 • 52min
Penetrating Anger as a Dharma Get in Turbulent Times
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, March 1st 2025 by Gerry Oliva.
