This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei discusses a section of Dogen's Genjokoan relating to practice in which he refers to a fish swimming in water and a bird flying through air.  How will you swim?  How will you fly?  To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.  Thank you for listening.

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This teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 17, 2023. This talk was given as part of monthly sesshin. In it, Rinsen Roshi teaches on retreat practice as meeting the moment and not leaving a trace. 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 Platform Sutra: Transmission and Enlightenment

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 31, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Heikiganroku) Case 62 – Master Yunmen’s “Within there is a Jewel”, and of being intimate with every dharma as it arises.    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.

Blue Cliff Record Case 62 - Master Yunmen’s “Within there is a Jewel”

 This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 28, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the discovering the masks we use to hide ourselves. He explores the importance of the Precepts as a tool and a focus to expose our true face - our Buddha Nature.  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. 

Unmask Yourself

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 20, 2023. Rinsen Roshi discusses Dogen's Instruction for Householder Zen Training, focusing on the many themes embedded in the story of householder Jian's awakening under his teacher Master Tang. 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. 

Dogen's Instruction to the Householder - Old Master Tang's "Not Concealed"

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 14, 2023. In this talk Sensei continues exploring Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training with a discussion of the importance of studying with a dharma teacher. 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.

Bird Flies; Fish Swims; What About Us?

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