Podcasts about buddhist temples

This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 7, 2026.  In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the Satipatthana Sutta and its application to our daily life. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

In this Dharma Discourse, given at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 30th, 2025, Reverend Rinsen Roshi discusses the Heart Sutra and the importance of the intentional practice of wisdom and love.  

This disciple's talk was given by the Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 19th, 2025. In this talk Kensei begings by reflecting on the five remembrances and discusses bringing our practice forward and being the lotus in the fire in the moment. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.  

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 10th, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues her discussion on the 80th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Joshu's Newborn Baby. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This dharma talk was given by Rev. Rensen Roshi,  Rev. Do'on Roshi, and Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 28, 2025.  In this talk, Rensen Roshi talks about the taking of monastic vows in a modern setting, Revs. Do'on Roshi and Kensei reflect on taking the vows followed by a short Q&A from the community.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this Podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Scott Baio's Tapestry - Rich and Ally are back with news of a very important study on the Bayeaux Tapestry, but then have to stop as Rich has to go to a parent teacher thing at his kids' school. Never happened to John Craven. That's why it's under 5 minutes today though.Wednesday 20th May 2026 - Spygate - Rich is back in more cheerful mood and there's finally been a major development in his puppetry skills. But how many cocaines has he taken? And is his real viewership waiting for him, ungestated, in the future? Today the boys discuss football like a pair of right lads, plus how to be like Rich.Thursday 21st May 2026 - Foot in Mouth - Rich and Ally are back and looking at the STI figures in the EU and how best to sexily open a condom. Before falling out quite badly. Could this be the end of the partnership?Friday 22nd May 2026 - Unflammable - Rich and Ally are back, but there's some bad blood between them. Can't everyone just think of Rich's wider career? They are talking about the eternal flame, not of gonorrhoea this time, but in a Buddhist Temple in Japan and why it might be a bad idea to house that in a place made of wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday 22nd May 2026 - Unflammable. Rich and Ally are back, but there's some bad blood between them. Can't everyone just think of Rich's wider career? They are talking about the eternal flame, not of gonorrhoea this time, but in a Buddhist Temple in Japan and why it might be a bad idea to house that in a place made of wood.

This disciple's dharma talk was given by Reverend Shokai at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 17, 2025.  In this talk Reverend Shokai discusses practicing in the midst of the storm of anxiety, and how experiencing our anxieties and insecurities with equanimity, and even locating difficult emotions in our bodies, can become fertile ground for our liberation.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this Podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Gautama Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree. This site has archaeological significance related to events associated with the Buddha's time there. People of all faiths from across the world come to Bodh Gaya to meditate and explore the ancient heritage.

In this Disciple's Dharma Talk given on December 12, 2025, Reverend Kensei speaks to the necessity and power that comes from becoming intimate with what is "Thusness", asking for help, and fervent prayer. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Dec 7, 2025. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses Bodhi Day, walking the path to awakening, and the ten perfections.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 19, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues her discussion on the 83rd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Ancient Buddhas and the Pillar.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

How is our practice center different from a Buddhist Temple?

This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Mar 22, 2026. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the reasons for practicing the Buddha Dharma, provides some guidance for getting started, and some resources for deepening your practice.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 23, 2025. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses how our creative pursuits and intellectual and emotional landscapes are valid and should be honored, but also must not be conflated with truth or who we really are, and in fact represent barriers to true awakening. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

Dharma Talk by Wollyok David Kotin at the Toronto Zen Buddhist Temple, May 25 2025

This dharma talk was given by Reverend Shokai at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on 11/12/2025.  In this talk Reverend Shokai discusses practicing with The Four Immeasurables and how they can be used as a foundation towards liberation. .   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this Podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

In this disciple's dharma talk, Reverend Kelly Kensei Troyer (October 19, 2025) shares a teaching on moving beyond what we determine to be easy or difficult and the opportunity to realize the gift each moment presents. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

Stewart Alsop sits down with Karol, a 3D generalist and digital artist with 25 years of experience, to talk about the evolving landscape of 3D art — from sculpting in ZBrush to the deep technical rabbit hole of Houdini, and how AI tools like Claude are quietly reshaping creative workflows. The conversation wanders into bigger territory: the singularity, accelerationism, the philosophical roots of Silicon Valley's techno-anxiety (including the Roko's Basilisk thought experiment and the writings of Nick Land), the slow unraveling of Hollywood's cultural monopoly, and what decentralized creative tools mean for independent artists. Stewart also points Karol toward the work of Fei-Fei Li and World Labs as a window into where 3D world modeling is heading next.Timestamps00:00 — Karol's 25-year journey from Photoshop and 2D art into Cinema 4D and the world of 3D.05:00 — Why Houdini blew the ceiling off every other 3D program, and how node-based coding changed Karol's creative process entirely.10:00 — The tension between visual thinking and technical thinking, and how constant digital stimuli has degraded Karol's internal imagination.15:00 — Stewart reflects on Claude Code and how AI is about to dissolve the technical barriers in Houdini the same way it did for programming.20:00 — The Sphere in Las Vegas, projection mapping, drone polo, and Stewart's vision for intimate tech-integrated experiences.25:00 — Roko's Basilisk, fear-driven accelerationism, and why Latin America never caught the Silicon Valley doomsday bug.30:00 — Hollywood's cultural machine, shared Western boogeymen, and how decentralized 3D art is replacing the $100M production monopoly.35:00 — Karol's eclectic client roster: Utah Jazz, Apple, League of Legends, and a Buddhist temple in Los Angeles.40:00 — Gaussian splatting, photogrammetry, point clouds, and where world models are taking 3D next.45:00 — The freelance vs. studio dilemma, brutal VFX industry crunch culture, and Stewart's plan to own his entire podcast stack.50:00 — Poland's economic rise, the hollowing out of the Netherlands, and capitalism as an endless infection with no clear cure.Key InsightsHoudini as creative rebirth. After nearly burning out on conventional 3D software, Karol discovered that Houdini's node-based, code-driven architecture gave him something the other tools never could — a blank canvas with no ceiling. Rather than navigating a boat someone else built, he now builds the boat from scratch every time, which keeps the work perpetually challenging and alive.Visual thinking is under attack. Karol noticed his once-vivid internal imagination quietly degrading over the years, and traces it directly to the overwhelming volume of digital stimuli in modern life. His response has been aggressive minimalism — stripping back inputs, physical and digital, to try to recover the creative mental space he once had naturally.AI as a technical collaborator, not a replacement. Karol uses Claude daily, not to generate imagery, but to work through coding problems inside Houdini. He's clear that image generation is his job — what AI earns its place doing is explaining unfamiliar code and helping him push past technical blockers faster.The freelance paradox. Twenty-five years of independence has meant total creative freedom alongside real financial instability — months of silence followed by weeks of 16-hour days. Karol has never resolved this tension, but holds onto the freedom anyway, and sees it as increasingly important as surveillance and corporate control tighten.Roko's Basilisk explains Silicon Valley. Both Stewart and Karol land on the idea that the feverish, fear-driven energy behind tech accelerationism may trace back to this single thought experiment — the notion that if you don't help build the AI, it will punish you retroactively. Latin America, blissfully unaware of it, seems measurably calmer.Decentralization is ending Hollywood's monopoly. The same forces making software cheaper and AI more powerful are quietly dismantling the $100M barrier to cultural creation. Karol's career — spanning album covers, Apple, the Utah Jazz, and a Buddhist temple — is a living proof of concept for what independent 3D generalism can look like outside the studio machine.Owning your tools is a political act. Whether it's Karol resisting the pigeonhole of VFX studios or Stewart rebuilding his podcast infrastructure from scratch, both see the ability to own and control your own software and hardware as essential preparation for whatever comes next.

This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 5, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues discussion on Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Sutra, asking us "What does it take to throw your whole life into something impossible?" If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 11, 2025 during monthly sesshin. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses nonduality with Manjushri, who asks: "How should a bodhisattva regard all living beings?"  If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 08, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues her discussion on the 52nd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Chao Chou Lets Asses and Donkeys Cross and provides commentary on The Sayings of Layman P'ang.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This disciple's dharma talk was given by Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 10, 2025. Rev. Kensei discusses how fear in our lives motivates us and our practice and how we can turn the fear into fearlessness. Rev. Kensei encourages us to face ourself in zazen.  If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

Continued Dharma discourse on Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Sutra, given by Reverend Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 24, 2025.

The Sacred Sanctuary Podcast Instagram: @sacredsanctuarypodcastJonathan's Instagram: ⁠⁠ @tumtumsongAlly Minju Instagram: @allyminjuAlly Minju Youtube: @allyminju 00:00 start06:40 - God, Do you still love me? 12:25 - Dealing with Persecutions with Ally Minju 19:00 - How does Ally view sin? 25:25 - Jonathan and Ally Growing Up Going to a Buddhist Temple 29:40 - Ally's Progress with her Parents 35:55 - Asian Men Coping Mechanism with Alcohol 38:30 - What is Discipleship with Ally Minju 44:00 - Hebrews 11:11 49:25 - Ally's Struggles with Church and Identity and Faith 01:01:08 - Ally's Conversation with God about Hurt 01:07:50 - How is Ally resting with God? 01:11:30 - Hospital is a Prominent location for Jonathan 01:13:40 - God created man and woman 01:21:20 - Let's talk about the Second Coming01:27:54 - Ally's Relationship with the Holy Spirit 01:34:15 - Seeking Refuge In The Lord 01:41:10 - Ally Finding Contentment Hi everyone,I remember preparing for this episode and having this conversation and important discussion with Ally Minju. Ally Minju is an artist that focuses on her intimate journey with Christ. From laughters to tears, I truly hope you have a learned a different perspective in regards of LGBTQ, Church, and Identity. I truly appreciate Ally's honesty and thoughts about her childhood to now developing a deeper relationship with Christ. At the end of the day, the goal of this podcast is to be peacemakers through healthy dialogue. Jesus loves you and I hope you learned a thing or two. See you all on March 21st with the 22nd episode of Season 2:) Our mission at The Sacred Sanctuary Podcast is: Matthew 5:9: " Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God.See you all soon and catch you on March 21st with Episode 22Please don't forget to like and subscribe :)TO WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: / @jonathanysong For business inquiries / Ad placement: email: thesacredsanctuarypodcast@gmail.comCheck The Team Instagram Out: Host/Producer:@jonathanysonggSound Operator: @nahtand_Social Media Manager: @aeris00Videographer: @zeke.barrera | @nahtand_ | @alyssashealyEditor: @tumtumsong | @zeke.barreraTo listen to this podcast, check it out onSpotify: ⁠⁠⁠https:⁠//open.spotify.com/show/0AWYKLt...⁠⁠Apple Podcast:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠Music by Epidemic SoundsLink:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.epidemicsound.com/⁠⁠

This talk was given by the Rev. Risen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January, 4, 2025. In this first dharma talk of the new year, Risen Roshi gives his annual sense of the year ahead for 2026.  If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.  

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 30, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues her discussion on the 8th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Suigan's Eyebrows.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast as we delve into the life and insights of Shoukei Matsumoto, a Japanese Buddhist monk, author, and social entrepreneur from Japan. Discover how Shoukei bridges ancient spiritual wisdom with modern business practices, emphasizing intergenerational responsibility and Interbeing, the interconnectedness of all beings. From his journey as a monk to his innovative ventures like the virtual temple Higanji, Shoukei shares his philosophy of becoming good ancestors, the importance of humility in an uncertain future, and how we can use AI as a (functional) Buddha.Just how did Shoukei's journey as a Buddhist monk evolve into one that bridges ancient spiritual wisdom with the modern business world? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. Don't forget to subscribe and support us on Patreon!For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 23, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 8th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Suigan's Eyebrows.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 16, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues the discussion of the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Dec 21, 2025. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the changing of the seasons, the shape of practice for sangha members, and a brief discussion of monastic practice at the temple.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 09, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi continues the discussion of the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

 This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 02, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 25, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 5th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Hsueh Feng's Grain of Rice.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

 This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 15, 2025. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 4th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Deshan Carrying His Bundle.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

Join correspondent Tom Wilmer as he revisits a moment in time 35 years ago in Shanghai and a journey to one of China's most sacred Buddhist temples in the hills above the Yangtze-river port of Ningbo.

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 8, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 3rd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Master Ma Is Unwell.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 14, 2025. In this discourse Rinsen Roshi discusses this precious human life, and how to take care of it, drawing upon the teachings from the Vimalakirti Sutra. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.  

 This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 12, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 2nd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as The Ultimate Path Is Without Difficulty.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This Taisho was given by Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 13, 2025   In this discourse, Do'on Roshi discusses the Vimalakīrti Sūtra and how take our practice as Bodhisattvas seriously. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This disciple's dharma talk was given by Nov. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 12, 2025. Nov. Kensei discusses the deep immersion into dharma practice and cultivation of beginner's mind as foundations of abiding peacefully in the bardo of living between birth and death. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This dharma discourse was given by Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 10, 2025 a few days prior to the funeral for our dear sanga member, Sokei.  In this discourse, Do'on Roshi discusses the Tibetan Book of the Dead and its importance within our lineage focusing on what happens to the body during the bardo state. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This dharma discourse was given by Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 3, 2025 prior to the funeral for our dear sanga member, Sokei.  In this discourse, Do'on Roshi discusses the Tibetan Book of the Dead and its importance within our lineage. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.  

This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 4, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi discusses the 1st case from the Blue Cliff Record known as The Highest Meaning of the Holy Truths.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.    Part of Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.

This disciple's dharma talk was given by Rev. Shokai, Rev. Kaishin, and Nov. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 17, 2025. In this talk, Rev. Shokai, Rev. Kaishin, and Nov. Kensei reflect on how their summer practice arose for them this season, and provide wisdom on impermanence, the nature of change, and the practice of ill health.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This disciple's dharma talk was given by Nov. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 20, 2025. As we share, together as a Sangha, in the practice of Sokei's passing, we reflect on the words of Nov. Kensei about death and dying and the great activity of a Buddhist funeral.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 31, 2025. In this talk, Roshi discusses a teaching from our Ancestor Huineng on the Dharma arising with its attendant aspects and the opportunities to practice that can be found within.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 24, 2025. In this talk Rinsen Roshi meditates on the real experience of practicing through things that scare you in the present world, as it is. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 10, 2024. In this talk Do'on Roshi revisists the 1st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

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