 This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of a distance members zoom meeting on November 14, 2021. In this talk Roshi discusses zazen practice, the hara or ‘center’ point, shikantaza, and koan while touching on several other topics.     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 the Distant Dharma series.

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 This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 21, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. This talk takes place between Parts 12 and 13 of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series and continues the discussion of the home altar with a Q&A; session and discussion of temple caretaking.     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 the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

Understanding the Daily Liturgy: The Stages of the Mahayana Path (Part 12.5b) – The Home Altar Continued

 This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 21, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. This talk takes place between Parts 12 and 13 of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series and features a discussion on the home altar and how it relates to the home liturgy.     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 the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

Understanding the Daily Liturgy: The Stages of the Mahayana Path (Part 12.5a) – The Home Altar

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 19, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 11th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu Examines the Hermits.     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.

Mumonkan Case 11 - Joshu Examines the Hermits

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 5, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 10th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Seizei the Poor.     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.

Mumonkan Case 10 - Seizei the Poor

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 24, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 9th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Xingyang’s Non-Attained Buddha.    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.    The audio on this talk runs quiet. While adjustments have been made to increase the overall volume, you may still need to increase it in some places.    Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

Distant Dharma - The Center Point

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