Ocean Mind Sangha

<p>A collection of dharma talks by Vanessa Zuisei Goddard, Guiding Teacher at Ocean Mind Sangha. </p>

The Eight Worldly Winds

A teaching on the eight worldly winds, all the ways we chase after and run away from, as well as the antidotes to this endless cycle.

09-04
48:35

What is Mind?

What happens when we turn the mind around to look at itself?

08-14
33:04

Fusatsu Talk: The Three Supreme Methods

How to make practice intimate and personal, from intention to dedication, one precious and perfect whole.

07-31
41:52

The Contemplative Life

The contemplative life as a gate to liberation

06-25
42:23

Past Actions, Present Karma

The power of karma to affect both our past and present actions

05-15
41:26

Dharma Encounter: The Next Buddha

How do we realize and express the next buddha as sangha? How do we help each other wake up?

05-04
01:20:02

The Four Opponent Powers

How to take responsibility for our harmful actions, consistently and with compassion.

05-04
41:26

The Unmaker of Measurement: Fusatsu Talk

A talk on taking refuge and the I as the maker of measurement.

03-27
18:48

Silent Illumination: Shikantaza

A talk on silent illumination (or shikantaza).

02-27
29:34

When No Thing Works: Five Stages of Dharma Practice

Five stages to apply to formal dharma practice, and also to all living.

02-06
49:02

The Practice of Togetherness

Why must we counter today’s tendency towards isolation? Zuisei sheds light on a way back to ourselves and each other.

01-16
34:58

A Particular Kind of Joy

A talk on the joy of growing into who you’ve alway been—awe, terror and a kind of ignorance included.

01-09
36:26

Shikantaza: Open Awareness

A talk on the practice of Open Awareness (shikantaza).

12-07
36:30

A Satisfying Life

A talk on what it takes to feel truly fulfilled in this life

12-05
40:51

The Power of Loving-kindness (Metta)

A talk on the power of loving-kindness in the face of difficulty and uncertainty.

11-14
41:53

Fusatsu Talk: Walking on the Ground of Reality

A talk—given on the heels of the US election—on the importance of staying grounded and clear in the face of difficulty

11-07
41:53

The Miracle of Mindfulness

A talk on Thich Nhat Hanh's The Miracle of Mindfulness. “When I love you, I maintain my freedom, I respect my freedom.”

09-26
46:00

Fall 2024 Ango Entering Ceremony

A talk for the Ocean Mind Sangha's 2024 Fall Ango Entering Ceremony

09-19
42:00

Eight Ways of Cultivating Loving-kindness

A talk on the eight ways of cultivatingloving-kindness

08-22
27:00

Loving-kindness As Our Ground

A talk on the practice of metta or loving-kindness—includes a guided meditation.

08-14
28:32

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