This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores Hongzhi's practice instructions and how the act as a model of manking the Dharma present as we encounter a challenging world 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 Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 22, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 8th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Keichu The Wheelmaker.     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 8 - Keichu The Wheelmaker

 In this podcast the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Tonie Gokyo Long have a frank conversation about suicide.     https://988lifeline.org/  The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.     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.

A Frank Conversation About Suicide with Rinsen and Gokyo

   This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 28, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Heikiganroku) Cases 63 and 64 – Master Nansen's cat (case 63) and Jōshū's straw sandals (case 64). Roshi talks about the pure expression of being in the moment.  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 63/64 - Nansen's Cat and Jōshū's straw sandals

 This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 18, 2023. In this talk Sensei discusses Story #7: "Announcement" from the collection Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, in which master Tanzan announces his departure from this world. 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. 

Tanzan's Last Announcement (Death Is No Death)

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.

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