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These Dharma talks are by Chozen Bays, Roshi and Hogen Bays, Roshi, teachers with Zen Community of Oregon. The talks were given at Great Vow Zen Monastery in Clatskanie, Oregon, and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, Oregon. Zen Community of Oregon's purpose is to express and make accessible t…

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    Nan Chuan's This is A Dream - Kisei Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 40:33


    Looking into what is real and exploring the dream-like nature of reality. Are you dreaming? How does this simple question open the heart of compassion? This talk was given by Kisei in April 2025 during her Monday evening online program. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Introduction to The Art of Living - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 27:16


    In this talk Hogen gives a recap/his version of the introduction of the book The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh. This talk was given by Hogen Roshi on May 4 2025 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Dream As Psychoactive - Kisei, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 36:39


    We make a lot of assumptions about who we are and what is happening, the practice of regarding all dharmas as dreams awakens possibility, it invites us to question our assumptions and perhaps wake up from our self-centered dreams. This talk was given by Kisei in April of 2025. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Four Divine Abidings - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 27:43


    In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the four divine abidings, or the four Brahma Viharas. These include loving-kindness, equanimity, sympathetic joy and compassion. This talk was given by Hogen Roshi on March 30 2025 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Koan Study and Koan Training - Chozen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 59:44


    In this talk Chozen Roshi discusses working with koans. She discusses the differences between koan study and formal koan training with a teacher. This talk was given on April 16th 2025 during Koan Sesshin. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Joshu's Oak Tree In The Garden - Chozen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 43:48


    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 come up during practice and how they are a sign of progress. She also discusses koan practice in various ways, including the koan Joshu's Oak Tree in The Garden.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Three Rawnesses - Jogen, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 33:40


    In this talk Jogen discusses his view on three inherent "rawnesses" that humans have. The three rawnesses are uncertainty, sensory discomfort and lack of control. This talk was given by Jogen at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on April 30, 2025.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    How to Fall in Love With The World - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 30:20


    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 Spaciousness retreat at Great Vow Zen Monastery in May 2025. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Art of Living - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 30:02


    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 April 27 2025 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Five Things to Make The Path Easier - Jogen, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 36:12


    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 spiritual path easier. ★ Support this podcast ★

    What Are Koans? - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 25:09


    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, and how to practice with them.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    Emotions and Social Action - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 41:42


    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 action and how spiritual practice relates to these things.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    Ryonen Scars Her Face: Sacrifice on the Spiritual Path - Amy Kisei, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 40:50


    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 habits of separation to realize true intimacy with what is. In this talk we explore the many dimensions of sacrifice and letting go that occur on the spiritual path. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Not Being Stingy with Dharma Assets (Bodhisattva precepts Ep. 3) - Jogen Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 33:09


    This talk was given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on March 26, 2025. This is the third talk of a three talk series about the precepts given by Jogen Sensei. In this talk Jogen discusses the precept of not withholding spiritual or material aid, but giving freely when needed. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Three Pure Precepts (Bodhisattva precepts Ep. 2) - Jogen Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 32:55


    This talk was given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on March 5 2025. This is the second talk of a 3 talk series about the precepts given by Jogen Sensei. In this talk Jogen discusses The Three Pure Precepts and their effect on our lives and others lives. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Bodhisattva Precepts Series Ep.1 - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 22:29


    This talk was given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on March 5 2025. This is the first talk of a 4 talk series about the precepts given by Jogen Sensei. In this talk Jogen discusses the precepts in a broad manner, and discusses ethical and psychological aspects of the precepts. ★ Support this podcast ★

    8 Practices for Times of Crisis - Amy Kisei Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 41:07


    This talk was given by Amy Kisei Sensei in March 2025. "We live in a crazy time, yet the teachings say samsara has always been this way. Here are the 8 practices I turn towards in moments of crisis. " - Amy Kisei ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Nature of Awareness - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 18:49


    This talk was given by Hogen Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR on April 6, 2025. In this talk Hogen talks about the inclusive nature of the mind, and becoming aware of awareness itself. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Mind's Cognitive Errors - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 34:28 Transcription Available


    This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on April 2, 2025. This talk is about cognitive errors and buddhist spiritual practice.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    Dasui's Aeonic Fire - Amy Kisei, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 27:37


    This podcast was given by Amy Kisei Sensei in March of 2025. Exploring Zen's teachings for the end times, this dharma talk reminds us that courage is a practice with heart. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Gift of the Dharma - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 39:19


    This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monastery During Sound Sesshin on March, 27th. In this talk Jogen discusses the gift of dharma practice in the midst of all of the things we are sold in our modern culture, and many more related topics to this. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Crisis and Deep Spiritual Practice - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 61:40


    This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery during Sound Sesshin on March 21st, 2025. In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses when people experience crisis in their life and how it propels them into spiritual practice. He also discusses working with koans like the Mu Koan. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Days Of Desired Reduction To The Essential - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 40:41


    This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monastery During Sound Sesshin on March, 20th. In this talk Jogen discusses companioning our experience through tenderness and how we can take care of this life through practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Samadhi and Prajna - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 53:46


    This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery during Sound Sesshin on March 18th, 2025. In this talk Hogen Roshi continues the discussion on The Platfrom Sutra and how meditation or Samadhi is in fact the same as wisdom or Prajna. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Platform Sutra and The Spaciousness of Sound - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 46:02


    This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monastery During Sound Sesshin on March, 17th. In this talk Jogen discusses the Platform Sutra, the spaciousness of sound and how we can use it to practice before our mind evaluates reality.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Foundation of Sesshin - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 49:51


    This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery during Sound Sesshin on March 15th, 2025. In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the foundation of Sesshin, The Platform Sutra and Bodhidharma. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Hands and Eyes of Great Compassion - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 36:41


    An exploration of the archetype of Great Compassion and friendship on the spiritual path. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Looking at Impermanence - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 39:18


    This talk was given by Kodo Conover on February 2nd, 2025 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. In this talk Kodo shares her experience of being with those who are dying, our human fragility and examines our assumptions about death. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Right Speech - Shonin, Dharma Holder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 24:27


    This talk was given by Dharma Holder Shonin at Great Vow Zen Monastery on February, 6th 2025. In this talk Shonin discusses the 4th precept or not lying but speaking and embodying the truth.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Continuum of Life and Death - Kōshō Janet Ault

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 25:56


    This talk is given by Kosho Janet Ault at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on February 9th 2025, given by Assistant Temple Manager at Heart of Wisdom and Manager of Trillium Zen practice house. In this talk Kosho discusses the various facets of death in our culture and in the Mahayana Buddhist view on spiritual death.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    At Home In Ourselves - Kisei Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 37:50


    The Heart Sutra invites us to discover our true home, right here in our own being. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Sky Is Not Falling - Lama Lekshe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 23:01


    This is a guided mediation given by Lama Lekshe King Tamang on January, 13th 2025. In this talk Lama Lekshe discusses a poem she wrote about death and gratitude. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Guided Meditation - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 23:03


    This guided meditation was given by Kodo Conover on January 28th, 2025 at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. Kodo helps us find stillness through her years of practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Prajna Paramitas Great No! - Kisei Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 33:47


    The Heart Sutra is a guide for discovering what is most true in the midst of chaos! ★ Support this podcast ★

    Direct Experience Of The Non-Dual Nature - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 37:54


    This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January 26th, 2025. In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the importance of having a direct experience of the fundamental nature of reality, our fixed beliefs and its importance in our spiritual practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Komyozo Zanmai Part 3 - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 46:15


    This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January, 29th. In this talk Jogen Sensei continues his discussion on the Komyozo Zanmai a text by Koun Ejo who was a disciple of and received transmission from Dogen Zenji.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    Vow And The Roving Mind - Kosho Janet Ault

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 42:07


    This talk is given by Kosho Janet Ault at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January 19th 2025, given by Assistant Temple Manager at Heart of Wisdom and Manager of Trillium Zen practice house. In this talk Kosho discusses Vow and how it can help ground us in our lives and our practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Healthy Boundaries and Power Dynamics - Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 59:08


    This talk is given at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January 19th 2025, given by founder Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi. In this talk Chozen Roshi discusses power dynamics between teachers and students, ethical misconduct and healthy boundaries in spiritual communities. ★ Support this podcast ★

    We Have Everything We Need - Kisei Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 58:17


    This talk was given by Kisei Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monestary on February 8th, 2025 during Parinirvana Sesshin. In this talk Kisei goes into what arises into this ocean of awake awareness and how everything is being born or dying. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Friendship And Community During Crisis - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 46:07


    This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on February, 12th. In this talk Jogen Sensei discusses leaning into friendship and community as a support for times of crisis and how our practice supports that. He highlights that money and guns are what fear often turns to for security but that a network of people of integrity that we have developed strong fibers with through our virtue is probably a better investment. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Trusting The Heart Of Our Deepest Longing - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 49:02


    This talk is from Great Vow Zen Monastery on February 7th 2025, given by resident Zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses separation, how our isolated separate view is an illusory and our direct experience. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Guided Metta Meditation - Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 67:08


    This is a guided meditation was given by Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January, 17th. In this meditation Zen Teacher Bansho guides us through loving kindness practice or Metta. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Komyozo Zanmai Part 2 - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 28:43


    This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January, 15th. In this talk Jogen Sensei continues his perspective on the Komyozo Zanmai a text by Koun Ejo who was a disciple of and received transmission from Dogen Zenji.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    Freedom In Life And Death - Kisei Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 48:55


    This talk was given by Kisei Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monestary on February 6th, 2025 during Parinirvana Sesshin. In this talk Kisei discusses the many deaths that we experience encounter during Sesshin, in our lives and how we find freedom in this moment. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Letting Go Into This - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 37:13


    This talk is from Great Vow Zen Monastery on February 5th 2025, given by resident Zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses letting go and the surrender that happens as our human bodies decay. ★ Support this podcast ★

    The Charnel Grounds - Kisei Sensei

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 44:00


    This talk was given by Kisei Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monestary on February 4th, 2025 during Parinirvana Sesshin. In this talk Kisei discusses a Koan about death and the deathless as well as the story of Patacara and how great loss can bring us to practice.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    Wildland Firefighters and Zen - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 36:58


    This talk is from Great Vow Sunday Program on January 19th 2025, given by resident zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses the parallels between Wildland Firefighters and Zen practice this talk was given after Jomon co-led a retreat for Wildland Firefighters. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Taking Refuge - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 39:58


    This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January 12th, 2025. In this talk Hogen Roshi asks the sangha how they take refuge and what it means to take refuge in our practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Anger, Zen Dialogue and Adapting To Culture - Dharma Holder, Gensho Welsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 24:24


    This talk was given by Dharma Holder Gensho Welsh at Heart of Wisdom on January 9th, 2025. In this talk Gensho takes suggestions from the audience about topics and discusses anger, zen dialogue and adapting to culture. ★ Support this podcast ★

    Our Fundamental Vow - Hogen Roshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 44:38


    This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January 11th, 2025 during Vow Sesshin. In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the four bodhisattva vows, our fundamental vow and how we engage that with a clear mind.  ★ Support this podcast ★

    Vow Discovery - Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 41:10


    This Dharma talk was given by Zen Teacher Bansho at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January 10th, 2025 during Vow Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho discusses the four Bodhisattva vows, how we use them as a template for our own vows and the power of articulating vows or hearts aspiration. ★ Support this podcast ★

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