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Patience and Timeless Dharma - Chozen, Roshi
This talk weaves together the joy of smiling in meditation, the vow of Jizo Bodhisattva, and a timeless folk story about learning patience. Through the tale of Little ...
The Three Pure Precepts in Practice - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
In this talk, Jomon introduces the Three Pure Precepts—vows to refrain from harm, to cultivate goodness, and to benefit others—as the foundation of Buddhist ethics. Th...
The Creative Space of The Mind - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
In this talk, Jogen explores the intimate relationship between Zen practice and creativity, drawing on Dogen’s teaching that practice, realization, and expression form...
Aimlessness and The Miracle of Life - Hogen, Roshi
In this talk, Hogen draws on Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Art of Living to explore the practice of aimlessness—the invitation to rest in the present moment rather than chase ...
Mountain Mind, Endless Way - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
In this talk, Kisei reflects on the rare gift of meeting in practice and the simple, yet profound, invitation of the Buddha: “try it out for yourself.” From the experi...
Life As The Original Vow - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
In this talk, we explore the meaning of vow and how it shapes the direction of our lives. From the Buddhist teaching of bodhichitta—the awakened heart-mind of compassi...
Beyond Calmness and Signs - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
In this talk, Jogen explores the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh on signlessness and interbeing, reminding us that calmness alone is not true liberation. Through vivid ex...
Bearing FOMO and Boredom So You Can Do More Practice - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This talk explores how boredom and fear of missing out often derail meditation practice and how facing them directly can deepen our path. Jogen emphasizes the unique v...
Faith in Mind - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
In this talk Bansho discusses many different aspects of the famous poem Affirming Faith in Mind. This talk was given by Bansho as the 3rd talk of 2025 July Sesshin.
The Gift of Disappointment - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
In this talk, we explore how disappointment, though often unwelcome, can be a profound teacher. By meeting life’s letdowns with openness, we discover the tender ground...
Close-up, Afresh - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
In this episode, we reflect on the Beginner’s Mind retreat, exploring the courage it takes to meet each moment without clinging to certainty. Through a Rilke poem, a t...
The World in The Heart - Hogen Roshi
This talk invites us to rest in the still point where the breath begins, letting the mind settle into spacious awareness. Through stories of mountain walks, quiet gard...
One--What is that? - Kisei Costenbader, Sesei
Exploring interconnection, our desire to be right and mind-stopping moments through the story of Bhadda Kundalakesa.
Motivation and Aspiration on the Path to Awakening - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
In this talk Bansho discusses vow and aspiration on the spiritual path. What is it that brings us to practice? It's less about what we want to be, but instead how we a...
The Quiet Power of Worrying Less - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
In this episode, we explore the difference between concern and worry, and how spiritual practice can free us from the endless cycle of anxious thoughts. Through storie...
Life As Pilgrimage: Old Woman of Mount Wutai - Kisei Sensei
This talk explores the koan “The Old Woman of Mount Wutai,” a story that opens up questions about pilgrimage, practice, and how wisdom often appears in ordinary forms....
Familiar Life, Fresh Eyes - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
This episode explores the Zen teaching that “not knowing is most intimate.” Through story, reflection, and real-life retreat experience, we look at how beginner’s mind...
Love 100K Times - Kisei Sensei
This episode explores metta, the practice of lovingkindness, as a way of meeting life with warmth and care. Through stories, teachings, and reflection, we look at how ...
The Radiance of Metta - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
In this talk we explore the Buddhist heart practice of metta—a boundless, radiant wish for the well-being of all beings, including ourselves. Through meditation, refle...
The Beauty Gate - Jogen Sensei
This episode explores how moments of beauty can interrupt our mental habits and reconnect us with presence. Whether it’s light through leaves, a piece of music, or the...