Jeff Seul speaks about opening to suffering, bearing witness, and the Middle Way. (December 17, 2022)

Julie Nelson speaks about how framing the Buddha's Enlightenment as a story of a "hero going forth" hides other elements. (December 16, 2020; Rohatsu Sesshin; Dharma Discussion not recorded.)

Fran Ludwig encourages us to be patient with whatever is arising, good or bad, for it will surely change. (December 14, 2022)

Julie Nelson talks about how our affection for certain kinds of stories may distort our understanding of the Buddha's (and our own) enlightenment. (December 9, 2022)

Fran Ludwig asks, "How do we live in a way that benefits others?" (December 9, 2022)

Fran Ludwig talks about the Buddhist holiday of Rohatsu. A lively discussion of teaching transmission follows. (December 3, 2022)

Julie Nelson reflects on Wumen's verse about "walking freely in the universe." (December 2, 2022)

Fran Ludwig asks, "How do we find ourselves taking pleasure in other people's pain?" (November 30, 2022)

Julie Nelson reads and comments on the story "Ziyong's Earth," from The Hidden Lamp. (November 25, 2022)

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk. How can we avoid creating extra suffering our lives? (November 23, 2022)