This week we are birthing the Buddha, as we contemplate dependent origination and no-self.
Tag Archives: Dharma Talks
Expounding the Diamond Sutra
“The sun, the stars, the trees, the rivers are already teaching us the Diamond Sutra” -208 Kongans – Original Light Temple
Foundational Pillars of Zen
Great Faith, Great Courage, Great Question. Upcoming Buddha’s Birthday Retreat, what are we celebrating?
Perfection of Wisdom
Dharma Talk, May 2, 2021 – Parjna Paramita What are two aspects of consciousness? What is Perfect Wisdom?
Great Love – Great Sadness is our original teacher
This Dharma Talk was recorded on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 while I was on my way home from visiting my mother who was in the last days of her life. She died that Friday, April 23, 2021.
The Dharma in plain sight
The Dharma is in plain sight, yet is nowhere to be found. How does a Bodhisattva save all sentient beings?
Bodhidharma’s approach to Zen
What is Ordinary Zen? What happens at Ordinary Zen Sangha? What is the goal of Ordinary Zen?
Don’t Know Mind
Facing your fears, focus on breath, Zen training…
Zen Is True Intimacy
In this week’s Dharma talk we explore how true intimacy is realized.
The Teachings of Linji and Thich Nhat Hanh
“Zen Battles: Modern Commentary on the Teachings of Master Linji” was the book Will mentions in this Dharma Talk about the ninth century Zen Master Linji.