Podcasts about rohatsu sesshin

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 7th, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin. In this talk Hogen talks about the ever pervading stillness that is always present and touching into it directly.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Sesshin 1. päivä. Sensei Sangen Salon teisho joulukuun rohatsu-sesshinillä 2024, Sanneji Zen-temppeli, Karjaa, Suomi (in Finnish).

In this Teisho, given on December 2, 2024, the second full day of Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case 50 of the Hekiganroku: Ummon's "Particle After Particle Samadhi." When we see beyond concepts, we can be open, free and responsive to the great reality, a place where words meet words and spirit meets spirit.

This Dharma talk was given by Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 6th, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin. In this talk Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi talks about how to nurture a silent mind and why it is crucial for awakening. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 4th, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin. In this talk Hogen talks about why we practice, the different phases of practice and how it changes us. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 3rd, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin. In this talk Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi talks about what led to the Buddha's awakening and how to investigate the self. ★ Support this podcast ★

During this third full day of Rohatsu Sesshin, Senseis Kaz and Monshin delve into zazen as a “distillation of the highest wisdom.” They discuss how we often selectively choose what receives our attention, […]

Recorded on December 6, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY. The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.' Thank you for your generosity!

Recorded on December 7, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY. The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.' Thank you for your generosity!

Teisho, given on December 2, 2024, the second full day of Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, by Rinzan Osho. When we see beyond concepts, we can be open, free and responsive to the great reality, a place where words meet words and spirit meets spirit.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2024, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the kanji Mu (No, Not, Nothing), in the context of who are we really?

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 12/31/23 - Fusatsu Ceremony gives us an opportunity to renew our bodhisattva vows and to atone for any pain and suffering we may have intentionally, inadvertently, or indirectly caused. This is the teisho, on aspects of the Buddhist precepts, that Shugen Roshi offered in the midst of the ceremony on the final evening of Rohatsu Sesshin.

Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Dharma Talk, Tuesday 6 December 2023, Austin Zen Center

In this illuminating dharma talk given on day four of Rohatsu sesshin, 2023, Sensei Kaz Tanahashi and Sensei Shinzan Palma speak to the importance of recognizing and embracing our inner […]

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the last full day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the gravity well that holds the universe and may be thought of as the Dharmakaya or the Beyond the Beyond.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the sixth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores one of the core koans of Rinzai Zen training, "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fourth day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the art of juggling the three lenses for relating to reality, the relative, the absolute and the transcendent.

Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Dharma Talk, Tuesday 5 December 2023, Austin Zen Center

Dharma talk from day 4 of Rohatsu Sesshin at Clouds in Water Zen Center. December 5, 2023. Presentation of Couplets 12-22 of the Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi (Hōkyō Zanmai 宝鏡三昧). 如臨寶鏡 It is like facing a jewel mirror; 形影相覩 form and image behold each other - 汝不是渠 you are not it, 渠正是汝 in truth it is you. 如世嬰児 Like a babe in the world, 五相完具 in five aspects complete; 不去不來 it does not go or come, 不起不住 nor rise nor stand. 婆婆和和 “Baba wawa”- 有句無句 is there anything said or not? 終不得物 Ultimately it does not apprehend anything 語未正故 because its speech is not yet correct. 重離六爻 It is like the six lines of the illumination hexagram: 偏正回互 relative and ultimate interact - 疊而為三 piled up, they make three, 變盡成五 the complete transformation makes five. 如荎草味 It is like the taste of the five-flavored herb, 如金剛杵 like a diamond thunderbolt. 正中妙挾 Subtly included within the true, 敲唱雙舉 inquiry and response come up together. 通宗通塗 Communing with the source, travel the pathways, 挾帶挾路 embrace the territory, and treasure the road.

Sensei Michael speaks to students during day two of the 2023 Rohatsu Sesshin about Blue Cliff Record case forty-three: "No Cold or Heat". The importance of moving beyond our judgements and preferences and truly opening to our lived experience is discussed in this case of the Hekiganroku.  Learn more, study with us, and meditate online at oneriverzen.org.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the third day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the one fabric that has no form let alone a name.

Sensei Michael speaks during the 2023 Rohatsu Sesshin on case 31 of the Gateless Gate, Joshu Sees Through an Old Woman. Ultimately, we need to see past all of our ideas, judgements, and labels to really open to and appreciate our lives.  Learn more, study with us, and meditate online at oneriverzen.org.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Rohatsu Sesshin 2023, at Chobo-Ji. This talk explores the deep samadhi of True Passing.

Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Dharma Talk, Sunday 3 December 2023, Austin Zen Center

Julie Nelson speaks about how framing the Buddha's Enlightenment as a story of a "hero going forth" hides other elements. (December 16, 2020; Rohatsu Sesshin; Dharma Discussion not recorded.)

In this Teisho, given on December 6th, 2022 at Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case number seven from the Mumonkan: Joshu Says, "Wash Your Bowls."  As spiritual practice asks that we set aside our preferences and ideals, it opens us to a shimmering reality that is asking us to care for it. The rigors of long retreat make us ripe for this actualization.        

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the final day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines Ordinary Mind is Tao, relates how to bring practice into daily life.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the seventh day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk examines Zen Master Kyroin's answer to the question – what is essence of the Zen school of Buddhism – "Sitting long and getting tired."

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the six day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines Kyosei's Instruction on Pecking and Tapping, explores how a Zen master taps at the shell of our fixed ego identity.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the fifth day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines Ummon's "Preaching Oneness and No Preaching Oneness." Genjo explores the two sides of this coin, and how they relate to the Four Noble Truths.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the middle day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk, which examines The Hidden Lamp: Ling's Question to Master Fubei, explores the views of the intimate infinite and how to apply them to our troubled world.

Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Dharma Talk, Wednesday 07 December 2022, Austin Zen Center

In this Teisho, given on December 6th, 2022 at Chobo-ji's Rohatsu Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case number seven from the Mumonkan: Joshu Says, "Wash Your Bowls."  As spiritual practice asks that we set aside our preferences and ideals, it opens us to a shimmering reality that is asking us to care for it. The rigors of long retreat make us ripe for this actualization.

Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Dharma Talk, Tuesday 06 December 2022, Austin Zen Center

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the second day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. This talk on Haryo's "Snow in the Silver Bowl" explores how Zen philosophy works hand in hand with ordinary daily heart-mind activities.

Genjo Marinello Osho gave this Teisho during the first day of Rohatsu Sesshin, 2022. As is our custom this talk is on Case One of the Mumonkan. This talk explores how experiencing Mu (our own infinite depth) can allow us to speak truth to power. If you haven't already please consider buying a book of Genjo's selected Teishos.

Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Dharma Talk, Sunday 04 December 2022, Austin Zen Center

Rev. Choro Antonaccio, Dharma Talk, Saturday 03 December 2022, Austin Zen Center

In this final talk of Upaya's 2021 Rohatsu Sesshin, Roshi Joan Halifax suggests that we will never discover who we really are by running away from our pain, but only in lovingly touching our difficulties, just as they appear in the present moment. When we're really present to what is happening right now, we will […]

Roshi Enkyo O'Hara continues Upaya's Rohatsu series on Dogen's Mountains and Rivers Sutra, exploring the challenging teaching that each moment is perfect just as it is. Whether we are washing dishes, meditating, or in a challenging conversation with a friend or partner, the present provides us with the opportunity to realize the dharma and remember who we really […]

In this talk from Rohatsu 2021, Roshi Joan Halifax suggests that in order to save our planet from further catastrophe we must learn to find our homes amidst struggle. When we meditate, especially during an intensive period such as in sesshin, we learn about showing up and staying the course even when we don't want […]

In this fourth talk from Rohatsu 2021, Roshi Enkyo O'Hara of Village Zendo in New York takes us deeper into Dogen's Mountains and Rivers Sutra. Dogen's Sutra insists that we recognize our interconnectedness with the mountains and rivers flowing over Earth, ever-present and ever-changing. Dogen's message is one against despair: everything is always changing; sometimes it can […]

In this talk from Rohatsu 2021, Roshi Joan Halifax explores the interplay of stillness and motion, asking the question: How do we remain in stillness while moving through the ever changing phenomenal world? Roshi Joan calls Rohatsu a time of reckoning in which we ask ourselves, “How do we move in this world? How do we treat […]

Series Description: In these Rohatsu Dharma talks, Roshis Enkyo O'Hara and Joan Halifax explore Dogen's Mountains and Rivers Sutra, as well as other works by great Zen masters and poets that extol the power and teachings of mountains and rivers and the power of the natural world. In this second talk of Rohatsu 2021, Roshi […]

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 14th, 2022, closing day of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining Case 19 of the Mumonkan: "Orindary Mind is Tao." We do the hard work of spiritual practice to find the mystery lies in all things already surrounding us and our very natural, caring attention to them.

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 13th, 2022, on day 6 of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining Case 77 of the Hekiganroku: "Ummon's 'A Sesame Bun.'" We long for more complete intimacy with our lives. When the membrane that separates us falls away, we are complete and unseparated.

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 12th, 2022, on day 5 of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining Case 76 of the Hekiganroku: "Tanka's 'Have You Had Your Dinner?'" We work at removing the ego membrane that compels a sense of separateness from the world. Practice brings us closer into intimacy with the great mystery and unknowblae it. 

Rinzan Osho gave the following Teisho on January 11th, 2022, on day 4 of No-Rank Zendo's Rohatsu Sesshin examining The Hidden Lamp: "Zhaozhou and the Old Woman's Obstacle." We want to move past hardships, but it is our very hardships that open us up to the wonder of all things and our heart of caring for others.

How do we get back in contact with those possibilities for us to live in a playful, creative, connected, curious, courageous way?