By trying to wall off the inevitable pain we encounter, we make it hurt more and last longer. Acceptance and practice show us another way. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript

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From December 1979 Sesshin, Day 7. Played on Founder’s Day – August 14, 2022. Teisho by Roshi Philip Kapleau.  Automated Transcript

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July 2022 Sesshin, Day 6
Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript

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July 2022 Sesshin, Day 5
Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript

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July 2022 Sesshin, Day 4
Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript

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July 2022 Sesshin, Day 3
Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript

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July 2022 Sesshin, Day 2
Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript

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July 2022 Sesshin, Day 1
Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript

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The images revealed by the Webb Telescope will vastly extend our knowledge. Wisdom, however, grows from looking inward. Who is seeing that projection of the mind we call the universe? Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript

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The book Buddhism, by Smith and Novak, identifies six aspects of religion. How many fit with Zen? Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede.  Automated Transcript

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