02/01/2025, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center.

Sozan Michael McCord uses the lens of "The Harmony of Difference and Equality" by Shitou Xiqian, to unpack the relevance of remembrances such as Black History Month and how such events are not in conflict with our ultimate truth, that we are all one interconnected humanity.

01/18/2025, Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center.

This talk by Jisan Tova Green weaves together themes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sermons, teachings of Zen ancestor Eihei Dogen and the late Hozan Alan Senauke, and stories from Tova's life.

01/15/2025, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center.

Anshi Zachary Smith examines two koans (Zen teaching stories) from the Blue Cliff Record that have to do with duality, and rice.

01/11/2025, Keiryu Liên Shutt, dharma talk at City Center.

Keiryu Liên Shutt discusses how the hands and eyes of Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, need to be directed towards ourselves, too. Especially in times of crisis.

01/08/2025, Shundo David Haye, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, Shundo reflects on the qualities that practice can imbue us with, which are much needed in the world at this time.

01/04/2025, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center.

Shosan Victoria Austin asks: How does Zen training help us find a sense of refreshment in ordinary, simple activities?

12/28/2024, Sozan Miglioli, dharma talk at City Center.

Sozan Miglioli explores the four fundamental principles of Wa, Kei, Sei, and Jaku—core teachings rooted in Zen and essential to the Way of Tea.

12/21/2024, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.

On the occasion of the Winter Solstice, Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman delves into the themes of stillness, rest, liminality, and balance.

12/18/2024, Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center.

Roger Hillyard explores the idea of transmission — how it flows in all directions, how we experience it in our lives, and how Eihei Dogen wrote about it in “Twining Vines.”

12/14/2024, Zenki Mary Mocine, dharma talk at City Center. Zenki Mary Mocine asks: How should we practice with dis-ease, fear and even anger? Remember your connection with and compassion for all beings, including yourself.