In this talk, Fusho looks to the Three Pure Precepts as a guide in these difficult times [NB: due to a technical error, the very beginning of this talk opens mid-sentence — nothing is lost]

Yugetsu discusses how knowing/not knowing is a chance to open the self to another.  To meet the self by meeting another. To be surprised by what we know and don’t know.  When we step out of the binary of knowing/not knowing and look at the function of this expansive space that opened, we learn more […]

In his talk, “Rohatsu 2020:  A Big, Generous Enlightenment,” Musho inspires a long night of Zazen by evoking the generosity and intention of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment. Musho then sets the evening into motion with a reading of Zen Master Hakuin’s well-loved poem “Song of Zazen.” Recorded December 7th, 2020. Audio only podcast version:

In this talk, Eko brings up Case 59 from the Blue Cliff Record, “Chao Chou’s ‘Why Not Quote It Fully,'” to describe the impact that listening – or not – has on our country, ourselves, our world. Eko also references a report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences entitled “Our Common Purpose” that […]

In senior student Jisei’s talk, “How Do We Heal?”, she reflects on the history of Thanksgiving as a story that is being rewritten and at the intersection of the deep divides in our country now. She asks, “How do we heal?” and looks to Zazen as a way to begin. Recorded Sunday November 29th 2020. Audio […]

In senior student Seizan’s Dharma talk, “Seeking A Cure,” he refers to Case 87, of the Blue Cliff Records, “Medicine and Disease Subdue Each Other,” and asks where we see ourselves in this picture of life as we experience it now.     Audio only podcast version here:

In his talk, “Our Unreliable Country,” Jiryu predicts that the United States as we know it will someday come to an end. It’s shocking to see how vulnerable our democracy is, but as Buddhists we aren’t surprised: Buddha told us that nothing lasts, and we can’t rely on anything except the truth revealed by our […]

In this talk, “Presence and Bearing Witness,” Kenko explores the many layers and stories our mind often adds to what’s in front of us.  When we open the hand of thought and let it all wash away, what remains?  Re-entering the world with fresh eyes, bearing witness to the joys and sorrows.  How about you?  […]

In this talk, Yuuka draws parallels between how to heal her body and how to heal our traumatized racist body, borrowing methods that point toward the paradox of change without effort. Can we sense what happens before a racist action?

In his Dharma talk Musho journeys through the fog of the Covid crisis, the upcoming US elections and the cosmic dilemma of the creative process.  He brings up the story of Zen master Jyakuen to uncover inspiration and resolve in our rich Zen tradition. Recorded October 22, 2020. Audio only podcast version here: