Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

This podcast presents weekly updates from the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo including talks from Sunday service, sesshin, and other events.

Go Get Some Water

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 24, 2025. In this talk Rinsen Roshi meditates on the real experience of practicing through things that scare you in the present world, as it is. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

08-31
21:57

Mumonkan Case 1 - Joshu's Dog

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 10, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi revisists the 1st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

08-21
24:31

Mumonkan Case 1.2 Pt 1 - Joshu's Dog

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 3rd, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi revisits case 1 from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

08-14
35:45

Mumonkan Case 48 - Kempo's One Way

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 19, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 48th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Kempo's One Way.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

08-07
33:06

Mumonkan Case 47 – Tosotsu’s Three Barriers

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 12, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 47th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Tosotsu’s Three Barriers.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

07-31
32:12

Mumonkan Case 46 – Stepping Forward from the Top of a Pole

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 29, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 46th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Stepping Forward from the Top of a Pole.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

07-24
26:46

Mumonkan Case 45 – Who is That One?

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 22, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 45th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as ‘Who is That One?’   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

07-17
33:30

Mumonkan Case 44 – Basho and a Stick

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 1, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 44th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Basho and a Stick.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

07-10
26:26

Mumonkan Case 43 - Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 10, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 43rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

07-03
25:51

Mumonkan Case 42 - Manjushri's Woman In Meditation

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 3, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 43rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

06-26
30:11

Mumonkan Case 41 - Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest (Part 2)

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 20, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 41st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

06-19
34:15

Mumonkan Case 41 – Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest (Part 1)

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 13, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 41st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

06-12
31:04

Mumonkan Case 40 - Kicking Over the Sippy Cup

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 8, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 40th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Kicking Over the Sippy Cup.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

06-05
41:25

Mumonkan Case 39 – Unmon and a Mistake in Speech

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 6, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 39th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Unmon and a Mistake in Speech.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

05-29
28:21

Mumonkan Case 38 Part 2 - A Buffalo Passes Through A Window

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 3rd, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 38th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as A Buffalo Passes Through A Window.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

05-22
27:42

Mumonkan Case 38 Part 1 - A Buffalo Passes Through A Window

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 28, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 38th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as A Buffalo Passes Through A Window.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

05-15
29:45

Mumonkan Case 37 – The Oak Tree in the Front Garden **Room Echo Present**

**Room Echo is Present in this podcast due to the way the talk was recorded. Attempts have been made to reduce the impact on the intelligibility of the teaching.**   This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 21, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 37th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as The Oak Tree in the Front Garden.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

05-08
35:26

Mumonkan Case 36 – Meeting a Person of the Tao Along the Way

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 14, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 36th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Meeting a Person of the Tao Along the Way.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

05-01
28:51

Mumonkan Case 35 - Seijo's Soul is Separated

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 7, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 35th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Seijo's Soul is Separated.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

04-24
22:37

Mumonkan Case 34 - Wisdom Is Not The Tao

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 28, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 34th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Wisdom Is Not The Tao.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

04-18
20:45

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