Karma and Not Knowing - 08-08-2012 - http://sokukoji.org/ by Sokuzan

Trains are coming and we get on. Other trains we push away. Still other trains we ignore. In this talk, Sokuzan speaks about just sitting in the station.

Welcome the New Monks - 05-23-2012 - http://sokukoji.org/ by Sokuzan

Sokuzan discusses holding a grudge, what to do about, and a unique perspective on forgiveness.

This is part 2 of a two week discussion on the Lankavitara Sutra.

We all have demons or things that bother us or give us a hard time. Sokuzan discusses the process of working through this.

This interview with Sokuzan on taking refuge vows and the five precepts was conducted and transcribed for a group of Buddhist inmates as a study aid to help them prepare for their refuge vow ceremony with Sokuzan in a Michigan prison.

This is part 1 of a two week discussion on the Lankavitara Sutra.

“Trust yourself” is often heard in Sokuzan’s teachings. In this Dharma talk, Sokuzan encourages us to trust ourselves by not separating ourselves from slip-ups, self deception and fear.

01/28/2012

Sokuzan discusses meditation from Sokukoji Buddhist Temple Monastery, in Battle Creek Michigan.