Village Zendo Teacher Talks
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDharma talks on Zen Buddhism from the Village Zendo in New York City.
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Talk by JoAn Hoshi “Unpack Your Back-Pack”
October 11, 2021 01:21 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIn his Dharma talk, “Unpack Your Back-Pack,” student teacher Jo An encourages us to follow the rhythm of autumn and turn inward. To slow down and enjoy the changing leaves as they reveal their true nature. He asks us to look at what may be clouding our own colors from coming forth. Recorded Sunday, October […] The post Talk by JoAn Hoshi “Unpack Your Back-Pack” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Soshin Hoshi “Big. Red. Frame.”
October 08, 2021 01:21 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this talk student teacher Soshin explores the dharma teachings revealed by a sculpture installation. Recorded October 7, 2021 Podcast audio: The post Talk by Soshin Hoshi “Big. Red. Frame.” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi “On Fusatsu Night”
September 23, 2021 22:05 - 3 BytesIn this talk, Enkyo Roshi speaks on the verse of atonement and the precept of not stealing. The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi “On Fusatsu Night” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Fugan Hoshi: “Attending our Lives”
September 23, 2021 02:28 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this talk, Fugan asks how Master Zuigan’s calling out and responding can help us be attentive to, and fully attend, our own lives. The post Talk by Fugan Hoshi: “Attending our Lives” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Bokushu Hoshi “One Life, One Matter”
September 12, 2021 21:45 - 30 minutes - 55.6 MBIn his dharma talk “One Life, One Matter,” Bokushu Hoshi offers the example of a child at play and an alcoholic to make the point that sincere engagement and wholehearted attention are the keys to life. The post Talk by Bokushu Hoshi “One Life, One Matter” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Mind and Activity”
August 30, 2021 01:21 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBEnkyo Roshi cites Dogen’s Uji and the 100th case in the Book of Serenity, offering two teachings on the relationship of our zazen and our activity in the world. Recorded August 29th 2021. Podcast audio: The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Mind and Activity” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Soshin Hoshi “Every Day Is a Good Day”
August 26, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this talk, Soshin explores the Fifth Grave Precept of Not Giving or Taking Drugs The post Talk by Soshin Hoshi “Every Day Is a Good Day” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Cooking Our Lives”
August 14, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBEnkyo Roshi offers inspirations from Dogen, from Bernie Glassman, and from the example of our shuso Mukei Shomon The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Cooking Our Lives” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan, Roshi “Nothing in the World is Hidden”
August 09, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this talk, Ryo Roshi explains how Dogen reveals the Way of practice/enlightenment in our sitting and in our work The post Talk by Ryotan, Roshi “Nothing in the World is Hidden” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Nothing in the World is Hidden”
August 09, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this talk, Ryo Roshi explains how Dogen reveals the Way of practice/enlightenment in our sitting and in our work The post Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Nothing in the World is Hidden” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Myoko, Sensei “Just This Cup”
August 08, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn this talk, Myoko talks about the value of stepping back and reflecting upon our own mishigas with the eyes of zazen, and the healing that is always available in the midst our everyday activity. The post Talk by Myoko, Sensei “Just This Cup” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Myoko Sensei “Just This Cup”
August 08, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn this talk, Myoko talks about the value of stepping back and reflecting upon our own mishigas with the eyes of zazen, and the healing that is always available in the midst our everyday activity. The post Talk by Myoko Sensei “Just This Cup” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Shinryu, Roshi “The Five Temples”
August 07, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBIn his talk, Shinryu Roshi examines five temples: the physical zendo, online practice, our daily surroundings, our body-mind and the wider world as spaces of awakening, drawing on Dogen’s Instructions to a Cook. The post Talk by Shinryu, Roshi “The Five Temples” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Shinryu Roshi “The Five Temples”
August 07, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBIn his talk, Shinryu Roshi examines five temples: the physical zendo, online practice, our daily surroundings, our body-mind and the wider world as spaces of awakening, drawing on Dogen’s Instructions to a Cook. The post Talk by Shinryu Roshi “The Five Temples” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Myoko Sensei “Not Lying”
July 29, 2021 21:30 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIn her Dharma talk, “Not Lying,” Myoko Sensei offers an intimate teaching on the importance of working with our own hurt both for ourselves and others. The post Talk by Myoko Sensei “Not Lying” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Fugan Hoshi “Generosity Flows in All Directions”
July 26, 2021 01:21 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBIn his talk Student Teacher Fugan examines how the first of the six Paramitas, generosity, functions in our Zazen and in our daily lives. Recorded Sunday July 25th, 2021. Podcast audio: The post Talk by Fugan Hoshi “Generosity Flows in All Directions” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan, Roshi “The Fundamental Constant Principle”
July 22, 2021 22:30 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this talk, Ryotan Roshi speaks of engaging in practice/realization beyond the reach of the discriminating mind The post Talk by Ryotan, Roshi “The Fundamental Constant Principle” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Why Not Quote It Fully?”
July 18, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBAn old koan reminds us of the power of words, of expressing the truth, and how that can help people The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Why Not Quote It Fully?” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by JoAn Hoshi “Working with Your Box Ingredients”
July 16, 2021 16:27 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBIn his Dharma talk Jo An Hoshi encourages us to appreciate the sometimes difficult ingredients life offers us; to close the gap between ourselves and our activity, becoming intimate with our lives as they unfold. Recorded July 16th 2021. podcast audio: The post Talk by JoAn Hoshi “Working with Your Box Ingredients” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Vast is the Robe”
June 27, 2021 19:40 - 28 minutes - 32 MBJune 27, 2021 Ryotan Roshi explores appreciating the vastness of our own minds and spirits. The post Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Vast is the Robe” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Zoketsu Norman Fischer, “What Is Your Body?”
June 24, 2021 22:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIn his talk, “What Is Your Body?” Zoketsu Norman Fischer delves deeply into the essential mystery of the body — of our body — and its relationship with Zen practice in all its many forms. He brings up excerpts from three of his books to more fully illuminate the conversation, namely his two most recent […] The post Talk by Zoketsu Norman Fischer, “What Is Your Body?” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Bokushu Hoshi “Zen Demolition Derby”
June 20, 2021 20:01 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBJune 20, 2021 When we’ve crashed into ourselves, what remains? When the facade crumbles, who’s there? When we learn to relate to what we cannot tolerate, it’s nothing to write home about. The post Talk by Bokushu Hoshi “Zen Demolition Derby” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Shinryu Roshi “Witnessing Life and Death”
June 18, 2021 01:21 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBIn his Dharma talk Shinryu Roshi explores the importance of impermanence to our practice through the ancient Zen story of the Seven Wise Women in the charnel grounds. Recorded June 17, 2021. podcast audio: The post Talk by Shinryu Roshi “Witnessing Life and Death” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan Roshi “In the Temple of Manjushri and Joshu”
June 12, 2021 20:02 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn his Dharma talk from our Saturday Zazenkai retreat, Ryotan Roshi reminds us that we can live our lives fully in the joy and pain of the boundless Dharma. Podcast audio: The post Talk by Ryotan Roshi “In the Temple of Manjushri and Joshu” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Finding ourselves through practice”
June 10, 2021 10:04 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBLooking at the difference between how we think of our lives and actually being our life. The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Finding ourselves through practice” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Fugan Hoshi “Steadfast Sitting (On a Beach)”
June 04, 2021 01:21 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBIn his dharma talk Student Teacher Fugan explores intersections between action and steadfastness in our Zen practice. Recorded June 3rd, 2021. Podcast audio: The post Talk by Fugan Hoshi “Steadfast Sitting (On a Beach)” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Soshin Hoshi “What Does Moss Say?”
May 28, 2021 01:21 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBIn her Dharma talk, student teacher Soshin Dufour examines the precept of Non-Lying, one of the sixteen Bodhisattva precepts. Podcast audio The post Talk by Soshin Hoshi “What Does Moss Say?” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Tokuyu Hoshi “The Spirit of Form”
May 18, 2021 17:58 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBIn his Dharma talk, “The Spirit of Form,” Tokuyu Hoshi discusses how the practice of liturgy can help us know who we are more intimately. By noticing our reactions and habits around form, liturgy can serve as an opportunity to see how we operate within ourselves, and with the greater community. The post Talk by Tokuyu Hoshi “The Spirit of Form” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by JoAn Hoshi “Buddhas Actualizing Buddhas”
May 14, 2021 01:21 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBIn his talk, student teacher JoAn discusses some recent research around consciousness and reality. He shares about his work in the elementary school with a differently abled student. He reminds us of the innocence and ease children have in actualizing themselves and each other. He encourages us to jump into the storehouse stream and return […] The post Talk by JoAn Hoshi “Buddhas Actualizing Buddhas” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Dharma Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Eyebrows”
May 09, 2021 23:24 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBMay 9, 2021 Raise your eyebrows and blink! Enkyo Roshi reminds us to not be deluded by the dregs of the teachings, but rather wake up by looking and seeing. For audio only, please click below or use your podcast app. The post Dharma Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Eyebrows” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Shinryu Roshi “Unending Practice”
April 30, 2021 01:21 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBOn the evening of Sensei Robert Kaku Gunn’s memorial service, Shinryu Roshi reflects on Kaku’s teaching that realizing the aspiration to awaken is no other than serving others. podcast audio: The post Talk by Shinryu Roshi “Unending Practice” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Fugan Hoshi “Spring Leaves No Traces”
April 19, 2021 01:21 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this talk, Fugan investigates moments of spring, and asks who it is who listens to the dharma of the non-sentient. Recorded April 18th, 2021. Podcast Audio: The post Talk by Fugan Hoshi “Spring Leaves No Traces” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi “April’s Teachings”
April 12, 2021 01:21 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIn her talk Enkyo Roshi reminds us that we are all part of the flow. Recorded Sunday April 11, 2021 Podcast audio: The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi “April’s Teachings” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Finding the True Teacher”
April 11, 2021 01:21 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBIn his talk Ryotan Roshi explains that it’s not hard to find the True Teacher — just open your mind and heart, right now. Recorded At our monthly Zazenkai retreat, Saturday April 10th. Podcast audio here: The post Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Finding the True Teacher” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Soshin Hoshi “The Bamboo and the Plum Blossom”
April 09, 2021 01:21 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBIn her talk, Soshin Hoshi explores the many qualities of the Bodhisattva of Spring. Recorded April 8th, 2021 podcast audio: The post Talk by Soshin Hoshi “The Bamboo and the Plum Blossom” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by JoAn Hoshi “Holding Up The Temple Gate”
April 02, 2021 01:21 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn his Dharma talk JoAn Hoshi wishes us a Happy April Fools Day and reminds us of the fool’s role in helping us to see our own humanity and that of others. He shares examples of how humor can free us from fixed ideas that keep us from experiencing our awakened nature. Recorded Thursday April […] The post Talk by JoAn Hoshi “Holding Up The Temple Gate” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Being Satisfied Yet Saving All Beings”
March 26, 2021 01:21 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBIn his talk, “Being Satisfied Yet Saving All Beings”, Ryotan Roshi explores how great peace is the work of the world. Recorded Thursday March 25, 2021. Podcast audio: The post Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Being Satisfied Yet Saving All Beings” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Now is the Time”
March 14, 2021 03:21 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBIn her Dharma talk Enkyo Roshi offers reflection on the quality of flow in Dogen’s Uji and how spring reminds us of this. Podcast audio version: The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Now is the Time” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Bokushu Hoshi “A Nonexistent Talk”
March 05, 2021 02:21 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this talk, student teacher Bokushu brings up the Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra to see his own blindness and to taste his own lack of trust. Recorder Thursday March 4th, 2021 Podcast version here: The post Talk by Bokushu Hoshi “A Nonexistent Talk” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Fugan Hoshi “Listening to the Time Being”
February 28, 2021 23:07 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBFebruary 28, 2021 Fugan Hoshi explores listening as a vehicle for studying Uji and ourselves. For audio only, please click below or use your podcast app. The post Talk by Fugan Hoshi “Listening to the Time Being” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Time and Atonement”
February 25, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this talk, Enkyo Roshi brings up Dogen’s two fascicles, “Uji” and “Refrain from Unwholesome Action” to offer us vital reflection for these days, here, now. The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi “Time and Atonement” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Tokuyu Hoshi “Everything is Everything”
February 19, 2021 02:21 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBIn his Dharma talk, student teacher Tokuyu explores how Dogen’s “The Time Being” can help us find ways to be more intimate with our lives. Recorded Thursday February 18th, 2021. Audio podcast version: The post Talk by Tokuyu Hoshi “Everything is Everything” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan Roshi “A Pointless Dharma Talk”
February 13, 2021 22:28 - 27 minutes - 31.6 MBFebruary 13, 2021 Ryo Roshi gives a talk about nothing in particular in response to the question, ‘What is Buddha?’ For audio only, please click below or find on your podcast app. The post Talk by Ryotan Roshi “A Pointless Dharma Talk” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Soshin Hoshi “Time and Memory”
February 12, 2021 02:21 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBIn her Dharma talk, student teacher Soshin talks about the different ways we experience our “time being” and reflects on the role of memory and imagination in our lives. Recorded Thursday February 11th 2021. Audio only podcast version here: The post Talk by Soshin Hoshi “Time and Memory” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Bokushu Hoshi “Time is Temporary”
January 31, 2021 23:10 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBJanuary 31, 2021 Bokushu Hoshi weaves together elements of Dogen’s “Uji” and his “Genjokoan” to advocate for a life of vigorous practice. For audio only, please click below or use your favorite podcast app. The post Talk by Bokushu Hoshi “Time is Temporary” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Reconnecting with Fusatsu”
January 29, 2021 02:21 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBHere Ryotan Roshi conducts an online Fusatsu ceremony and gives a talk on the tenth Grave Precept — Not Defaming the Three Treasures. Fusatsu is the Zen ceremony of atonement. Recorded Thursday January 28th 2021. Audio only podcast version: The post Talk by Ryotan Roshi “Reconnecting with Fusatsu” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Enkyo Roshi, “A Bodhisattva’s Being Time Right Now”
January 17, 2021 15:05 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this talk, Enkyo Roshi explores the intersection of the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., of Dogen’s Uji, and the Bodhisattva Vow The post Talk by Enkyo Roshi, “A Bodhisattva’s Being Time Right Now” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Allan Jo An Tibbetts, Hoshi “Hack Your Algorithm”
January 16, 2021 19:05 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this talk, Jo An Hoshi discusses the subjectivity of morality, and reminds us to use all of the ingredients offered to us during this time being. He encourages us to widen our ‘taste buds’ to make room for that which we might reflexively exclude. The post Talk by Allan Jo An Tibbetts, Hoshi “Hack Your Algorithm” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Shinryu Roshi “Comings and Goings”
January 15, 2021 02:21 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBIn his talk, Shinryu Roshi moves between Dogen’s teaching in “Time-Being,” the Zen koan literature, and the Fusatsu Atonement ceremony to examine our relationship to our history and our future. Recorded January 14th 2021. Audio only podcast version here: The post Talk by Shinryu Roshi “Comings and Goings” first appeared on The Village Zendo.
Talk by Kaku “Bearing Witness in a Time of Turmoil”
January 08, 2021 02:21 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBIn his Dharma talk Sensei Kaku refers to Mumonkan, Case No. 5, “Kyogen’s Man Up a Tree” as an example of how one might engage Today’s NY Times’ headline, “TRUMP INCITES MOB”. He asks, what’s an appropriate response? Includes the participant’s comments. Recorded January 7th. 2021. Audio only podcast version: The post Talk by Kaku “Bearing Witness in a Time of Turmoil” first appeared on The Village Zendo.