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The Four Divine Abidings - Hogen Roshi
Episode 628
In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the four divine abidings, or the four Brahma Viharas. These include loving-kindness, equanimity, sympathetic joy a…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Koan Study and Koan Training - Chozen Roshi
Episode 626
In this talk Chozen Roshi discusses working with koans. She discusses the differences between koan study and formal koan training with a teacher. Thi…
10 months ago
Joshu's Oak Tree In The Garden - Chozen Roshi
Episode 627
This talk was given by Chozen Roshi on April 18th 2025 during Koan Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Chozen talks about when barriers …
10 months ago
The Three Rawnesses - Jogen, Sensei
Episode 625
In this talk Jogen discusses his view on three inherent "rawnesses" that humans have. The three rawnesses are uncertainty, sensory discomfort and lac…
10 months, 1 week ago
How to Fall in Love With The World - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Episode 624
In this talk Bansho discusses loving-kindness practice, and warm regard for our experience. This talk was given by Bansho during the 2025 Love and Sp…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Art of Living - Hogen Roshi
Episode 623
In this talk Hogen gives a recap/his version of the first chapter of the Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh. This talk was given by Hogen Roshi on Apri…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Five Things to Make The Path Easier - Jogen, Sensei
Episode 622
This talk was given by Jogen at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on April 9, 2025. In this talk Jogen gives us advice on five things we can do to make the …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
What Are Koans? - Hogen Roshi
Episode 621
This talk was given by Hogen Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on Sunday April 20 2025. In this talk Hogen discusses what koans are, their value, a…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Emotions and Social Action - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Episode 620
This talk was given by Zen Teacher Jomon at Great Vow Zen Monastery Sunday Program on April 27 2025. In this talk she discusses emotions, social acti…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ryonen Scars Her Face: Sacrifice on the Spiritual Path - Amy Kisei, Sensei
Episode 619
This talk was given by Kisei, Sensei during her weekly online program in March of 2025. Spiritual practice involves sacrifice, we must give up all ha…
10 months, 3 weeks ago