Conditions come and go. At times, one may feel motivated and energized by practice, and, at other times, discouraged and stuck in a rut. How do we stay engaged in the midst of changing conditions? Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.   Automated Transcript
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The Ebb and Flow of Zen Practice

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At the heart of clergy sexual misconduct is the breaking of sacred trust. This is one woman's story of finding her way back to spiritual practice and community in the aftermath of filing a complaint of clergy sexual misconduct.  Coming to the Path Talk by Anna Belle Leiserson.   Automated Transcript
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Returning to Spiritual Practice After Clergy Sexual Misconduct

Bringing awareness to the habitual reactivity that diminishes our lives. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.   Automated Transcript
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Grasping and Aversion

April 2024 Sesshin, Day 6 Commentary on the teachings of Charlotte Joko Beck from Everyday Zen: Love and Work. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.   Automated Transcript
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Everyday Zen

April 2024 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on the teachings of Ajahn Chah (Part 2) from Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters by Jack Kornfield. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.   Automated Transcript
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Living Dharma #2

April 2024 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on the teachings of Ajahn Chah from Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters by Jack Kornfield Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.   Automated Transcript
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The Ebb and Flow of Zen Practice

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