Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Dharma talks by senior teachers, including Sensei John Pulleyn, Sensei Donna Kowal, and Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. The Rochester Zen Center was founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of 20th century Zen classic, The Three Pillars of Zen.

Get Out of Your Head

Noticing when we’re lost in the dream and returning to direct, embodied experience. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Get Out of Your Head appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

11-17
38:27

Es lo que Hay

It is what it is. The recent presidential election affected many people on a deep emotional level, and in differing ways. From the vantage point of Zen practice, how do we work with whatever we’re feeling? How do we step back and see more clearly things as they are? Dharma Talk by Tom Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Es lo que Hay appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

11-10
59:02

Everyday Zen #2

November 2024 Sesshin, Day 6 Commentary on “Everyday Zen: Love and Work” by Charlotte Joko Beck. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Everyday Zen #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

11-01
45:14

Everyday Zen #1

November 2024 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on “Everyday Zen: Love and Work” by Charlotte Joko Beck. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Everyday Zen #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-31
41:46

Faith in Mind #4

November 2024 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Faith in Mind #4 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-30
43:01

Faith in Mind #3

November 2024 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Faith in Mind #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-29
41:52

Faith in Mind #2

November 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Faith in Mind #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-28
43:25

Faith in Mind #1

November 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on the teachings of Chan Master Sheng Yen. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Faith in Mind #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-27
40:54

Seeing Through Cynicism

Cynicism is a mindset characterized by mistrust and negativity, obstructing one’s ability to see things clearly. It’s also a social phenomenon that can spread across individuals and communities. A look at the science of cynicism and how Zen practice can help us to uncover our innate clarity and compassion. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Seeing Through Cynicism appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-20
42:58

Living Your Own Life

Breaking free from our preoccupation with the opinions of others. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Living Your Own Life appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-13
41:44

Mumonkan (The Gateless Barrier) #22, “Kasyapa and a Flag Pole”

September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Mumonkan (The Gateless Barrier) #22, “Kasyapa and a Flag Pole” appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-04
46:46

“Ordinary Wonder” #2

September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on Charlotte Joko Beck’s Ordinary Wonder: Zen Life and Practice. Edited by Brenda Beck Hess. Shambhala Press, 2021. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post “Ordinary Wonder” #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-03
46:37

“Ordinary Wonder” #1

September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on Charlotte Joko Beck’s Ordinary Wonder: Zen Life and Practice. Edited by Brenda Beck Hess. Shambhala Press, 2021. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post “Ordinary Wonder” #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-02
48:20

Teachings of Bodhidharma #3

September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on Guo Gu’s The Essence of Chan: A Guide to Life and Practice According to the Teachings of Bodhidharma. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of Bodhidharma #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

10-01
49:56

Teachings of Bodhidharma #2

September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on Guo Gu’s The Essence of Chan: A Guide to Life and Practice According to the Teachings of Bodhidharma. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of Bodhidharma #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

09-30
49:36

Teachings of Bodhidharma #1

September-October 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on Guo Gu’s The Essence of Chan: A Guide to Life and Practice According to the Teachings of Bodhidharma. Shambhala Press, 2012. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Teachings of Bodhidharma #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

09-29
51:11

Mental Maps

Recognizing our propensity for mental shortcuts that cut us off from what’s actually happening and learning to take more in. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Mental Maps appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

09-22
46:57

Waking up to Boredom

What is happening in the brain when we feel bored? How can boredom aid us in our practice? Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Waking up to Boredom appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

09-15
38:28

Mindfulness in Plain English #2

September 2024 Sesshin, Day 2 Subtitle: Working With This Conceptualizing Mind in Sesshin. Reading from the book Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor.  Automated Transcript The post Mindfulness in Plain English #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

09-09
47:53

Mindfulness in Plain English #1

September 2024 Sesshin, Day 1 Subtitle: Working With Problems and Distractions in Sesshin. Reading from the book Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana. Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor.  Automated Transcript The post Mindfulness in Plain English #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

09-08
55:42

Spiritdove

this would be nice if they stayed out of make believe of demons and heaven and all those type of nonsense.

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