Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

Amanda Gorman's Brave Enough to Be It

February 08, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 24.6 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi reflects on the recent presidential inauguration, and especially on Amanda Gorman's poem. 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.

An Interview With Dosho Port Roshi

February 04, 2021 14:21 - 35 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this special episode, Rinsen Roshi interviews Dosho Port Roshi about his forthcoming book "The Record of Empty Hall". Join and listen, as these teachers and friends in the Dharma discuss the transmission and translation of the practice to the West from both academic and Dharmic perspectives. You can learn more about the book, Dosho Port and the Nebreaska Zen Center at https://www.nebraskazencenter.org/the-record-of-empty-hall.html?fbclid=IwAR2oioka9eJou4lvvSGNvv9iNi50jIhyu0gfLC8jSF-tOs...

Year Letting Go Year Welcoming

February 01, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 28.5 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, the teachers lead a guided mediation to let go of 2020 and welcome 2021. 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

Bodhi Day

January 25, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 37.6 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi tells the story of Bodhi Day, the day the Buddha became awakened. 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.

Cause and Effect Return to the Great Reality

January 18, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi continues his commentary on 8th Century master Shitou Xiqian's poem "Sandokai", or "Identity of Relative and Absolute". 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 Four Elements

January 12, 2021 00:36 - 35 minutes - 31.1 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores what it means to experience the true nature of the elements. 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.

Nice Snow

January 04, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Case 42 from the Blue Cliff Record: Nice Snow. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Interview with Vanessa Zuisei Goddard

December 31, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this special episode, Rinsen Roshi interviews Zen Teacher, Dharma holder and author, Vanessa Zuisei Goddard. You can find information about Vanessa Zuisei Goddard and her book, "Still Running", at vanessazuiseigoddard.org. 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.

Auspicious Moment Pilgrimage

December 28, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 26.8 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the importance of pilgrimage in Buddhist life and 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.

We and Everything We Perceive

December 14, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 26.3 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores how the Dharma functions, and how we, our perceptions, lives, and everything in our lives fit together with everything else. 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 Subtle Source is Clear and Bright

December 07, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi continues to look at the Identify of Relative and Absolute using multiple sources and translations. 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.

What's a Zen Teacher For?

November 30, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 19.7 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi looks at the nature self power and other power as it relates to the role of a teacher in this practice that we are constantly told 'no one can do for us'. 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.

Words Do Not Convey The Fact

November 24, 2020 01:10 - 32 minutes - 28.3 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi digs into the meaning of ‘Right Speech’ and how we can all be more useful with our words. 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.

Thoughts Pour Out in Endless Streams

November 16, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 27.8 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses a poem from the Cold Mountain collection. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

The Mind of the Great Sage

November 09, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 37.6 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi talks about the relative and the absolute, and how they connect with our current struggles with race and other kinds of difference. 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.

Home Retreat Encouragement Talk

October 19, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi offers some Dharma words of encouragement for Home Retreat and its importance as a 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.

Dogen's Kishin, Roshin, & Daishin

October 05, 2020 14:15 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen and Do'on examine Dogen's essay "Instructions for the Cook", or Tenzo Kyōkun. They explore the guidance in depth including discussions of "Kishin", "Roshin", and "Daishin". To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

Self-Examination

September 28, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 32 MB

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Roshi examines an excerpt from Thomas Cleary's "The Lessons: The Art of Leadership" To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

Blue Cliff Record Case 40 - Nansen's Flower

September 21, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 29.8 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the deep interconnected sameness between all things. 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 Necessity of Retreat

September 08, 2020 22:54 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the necessity of retreats in the context of virtual practice. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

A Flowering Hedge

August 31, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 26.6 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Case 39 from the Blue Cliff Record: A Flowering Hedge. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Boddhichitta

August 24, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik and Karen Do'on Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. They focus on the importance of boddhichitta, the mind of compassion, as well as the role of equanimity in helping us cope with the ups and downs of life. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

Concentration, Wisdom, Character

August 18, 2020 13:43 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi shares the words of Koun Yamada from his book "Zen: The Authentic Gate" that discusses the three things to develop with Zen practice: Concentration (joriki), Wisdom (kensho), and Character (mujodo-no-taigen). To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you...

An Interview with Rinsen Roshi

August 12, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 32.7 MB

This episode is a rebroadcast of an interview with Rinsen Roshi by Ian White Maher on his podcast Sit Breath Bow. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

On the Use of Storms, Floods and Firestorms

August 10, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 30.6 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses how to make use of the storms, floods and firestorms in our lives as a way to see the inherent Buddha Dharma within each 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.

Solstice, Father's Day, and Sutra Study

August 04, 2020 14:32 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi & Do'on Osho discuss again the importance of sutra study and how it relates to our Zen practice. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Sutra Study

July 27, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 17.4 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the importance of sutra study. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Connecting with Ancestors

July 20, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi shares the story of an ancestor and discusses how these ancient stories can inform our practices today in this very 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.

The Power of Liberation

July 13, 2020 22:25 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the power of liberation, the ability to meet the moment as it is and express appropriately as a fully realized person. 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.

Morality And Awakening

July 06, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 29.2 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses a passage from Yung-chia's Song of Realizing the Way. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

In A Sandalwood Forest...

June 29, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 36.8 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi explores the next passage in our series from Yung-chia's Song of Realizing the Way. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Dust in the Wind

June 22, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses a passage from Yung-chia's Song of Realizing the Way. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Black Lives Matter: A Message from The Buddhist Temple of Toledo

June 15, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

In this talk, Roshi reads an official statement from the Buddhist Temple of Toledo about the Black Lives Matter movement and discusses the work we must do to listen deeply, acknowledge, and begin to dismantle systemic racism in our collective human society. 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.

Buddha's Birthday

June 08, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik and Karen Do'on Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this special talk given in honor of Buddha's birthday, Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Osho talk about the importance of the historical Buddha, as well as the importance of encountering enlightened human beings in our own lives. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit...

Always Full and Clear

June 03, 2020 01:45 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the nature of the true self, always full and clear, never found and never lost. 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.

One Moon

May 25, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 24.9 MB

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Roshi continues his exploration of the Song of Realizing the Way, by Ch'an Master Yung-Chia. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

Get to the Root

May 18, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 19.9 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverent Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses a passage from the "Song of Realizing the Way" by 8th century Zen Master Yung-chia. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Coming and Going

May 12, 2020 19:24 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the vital business that comes after 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.

Seeing Into The Path

May 04, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi talks about what it means to see into the path of the Dharma. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

Obstacles as Wise Friends

April 27, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 29 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi talks about how we can make use of the great challenges in our life, including sickness and old age. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

When Things are Confusing

April 20, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses a passage from Yung-chia's Song of Realizing the Way. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Alone on the Same Path

April 13, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 27.7 MB

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, the teachers explore insights into the one path of practice that we must all walk for ourselves. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

Equanimity in the Face of Covid-19

April 06, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MB

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Roshi marks the opening of Spring Ango amidst the developing global health crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

Women of the Dharma

March 30, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MB

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi honors the impact of women teachers on our lineage and the Dharma. 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.

Yung-chia's "Song of Realizing the Way"

March 16, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Master Yung-chia's "Song of Realizing the Way" as it relates to our current condition dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Dairyu and the "Dharma-Body"

March 09, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 71.1 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Case 82 from the Blue Cliff Record: Dairyu and the "Dharma Body". If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Questions and Answers

March 03, 2020 14:05 - 34 minutes - 49 MB

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Roshi explores case 35 of teh Blue Cliff Record "Questions and Answers". To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

Roaming the Mountains

February 24, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MB

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Roshi explores case #26 of the Blue Cliff Record entitled "Roaming the Mountains." To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

Living Calmly

February 17, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 35 MB

This Dharma Talk was given By Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Roshi explores Shih'tou's 'Song of the Grass Roof Hermitage' To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening.

It's Your Mind

February 10, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 28.7 MB

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Case 23 from the Blue Cliff Record, The Summit of Mystic Peak. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

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