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Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks

Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks
Zen Buddhism
Buddhism
Zazen
Mindfulness
Compassion
Lotus Sutra
Zen Practice
Impermanence
Berkeley Zen Center
Meditation
Dogen
Suzuki Roshi
Practice
Genjo Koan
Suffering
Bodhisattva
Enlightenment
Dharma
Sangha
Thich Nhat Hanh

Lectures, talks, and classes on Zen Buddhism from Shogakuji Temple, Berkeley Zen Center, in Berkeley, California, USA.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes100Founded11 years ago
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 20th 2026 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Sunday, June 14th 2026 by Linda Galijan.

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 13th 2026 by Linda Galijan.

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, June 12th 2026 by Colleen Busch.

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Recent Guests

Ed Brown
A guest who shared a day-four story from a retreat with Suzuki Roshi
Episode: Thinking, Not-thinking, Non-thinking (Day 4 Sesshin)
Reverend Shinshu Roberts
Zen teacher from Ocean Gate Zen, author of Meeting the Married Things and Being Time
Ocean Gate Zen
Episode: Practicing Genjo Koan: The Koan of Everyday Life (Class 5 of 5)
Lien Shutt
Reverend; guiding teacher of Access to Zen; author of Home Is Here
Access to Zen
Episode: Waking Up: Awakening to Full Aliveness
Heather Sarantis
Audience member invited to participate
Episode: Practicing the Precepts in Dangerous Times
Eli Brown-Stevenson
Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at San Francisco Zen Center
San Francisco Zen Center
Episode: Caring for Zazen
Dōshin Dan Gudgel
Practitioner in the Sōtō Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki and Director of Online Content for San Francisco Zen Center
San Francisco Zen Center
Episode: Zen and the Pursuit of Happiness

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Linda Roshi
Host and speaker introducing and moderating sessions; Berkeley Zen Center

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Valuable talks lost

    I can’t hear you. Possible to improve sound quality?

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    coriolis86
    United States4 years ago
  • Unlistenable

    Literally. Mic placement makes many episodes next to impossible to hear. Such a shame.

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    jamescobalt
    United States6 years ago

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The Form of Zazen as Actualization of True Reality (Day 2 Sesshin)
Q: Can you explain how Buddha nature accepts whatever arises without collapsing into passivity?
Buddha nature holds the space for whatever arises while guiding discernment; it doesn't endorse everything as good, but it allows compassionate, appropriate responses that arise from a stable, awakened perspective.
The Essential Art of Zazen: It’s Not What You Think (Day 5 Sesshin)
Q: I have a question. Could you say a little bit about the difference between an answer and a response?
There are no strictly right or wrong answers or responses; both can connect or miss each other, and even a perceived mismatch is still a form of connection, highlighting that the ceremony is about subtle, heart-centered exchange rather than a rigid Q&A.
The Gift of Losing Things (Day 3 Sesshin)
Q: Did uncertainty come up for you in being Shusou?
Yes, the speaker describes grappling with 100 percent effort and the reality that life is very full, which makes certainty elusive, yet supports trusting in the community.
Connection is the First Noble Truth
Q: Can you explain the connection between suffering and interconnection in your own words, especially in light of the Civil Rights visit and Bodhisattva vow?
Interconnection reframes suffering as a shared condition of all beings; by seeing this, we are motivated to act with compassion and responsibility, treating others' well-being as inseparable from our own and honoring the Bodhisattva vow in daily life.
Connection is the First Noble Truth
Q: Mira, with your understanding of suffering and interconnection, how do you reframe the first noble truth for everyday practice?
Suffering is real and acknowledged, but by recognizing our interconnection we find freedom and a path toward nirvana; our own distortions create suffering, and through recognizing causes and conditions we can respond with compassion rather than reactivity.

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Insightful discussions centered on Zen practice, daily mindfulness, and modern applications of traditional teachings. Episodes explore Genjo Koan, interdependence, ritual, social engagement, and how to embody practice in everyday life, from family to work to community action. Noteworthy are the practical guidance for integrating zazen and ceremony with lived experience, and the emphasis on compassionate action within contemporary issues. The format often includes audience Q&A and personal reflections, offering a approachable entry point for both practitioners and newcomers seeking spiritual guidance and community connection.

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