Bright Way Zen
Rev. Domyo BurkBright Way Zen is a Zen community in Portland OR, USA, and worldwide via our "Cloud Zendo" (Zoom). This podcast includes talks and classes by our teacher, Rev. Domyo Burk, (Zen Studies Podcast) and by Sangha members and visiting teachers. If you like this, please consider joining us at brightwayzen.org!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementReligion & SpiritualityEducationBuddhism | |||
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Sōtō Zen, among religions, uniquely presents as a path of practice. There are many different ways to manifest your Bodhisattva vows along this path at Bright Way Zen, which include: Jukai, Zaike Tokudo, Shuso, etc. This is, in a way, a koan of Sōtō Z... more
In this weeks precept discussion, Sangha member Gathel leads a discussion on the Precept of Not Misusing Sexuality.
Domyo and Sangha continue the conversation about this fascinating Dōgen sutra, specifically section 2-2: East Mountains Walking in the Water. In the dream of Sansuikyo, what could be the meaning of "mountains", "walking", "sentient vs. insentient", o... more
In the foruth week of our annual precept study, Sangha member Dan leads a discussion on the Precept of Do Not Steal. Honour The Gift Not Yet Given.
Mountains walking, a stone woman giving birth in the night...what could these things mean? This sutra might be best read as poetry, or like a dream. Domyo and Sangha members continue reading from this fascicle and consider which passages resonate mos... more
In this episode our Sangha member Erica discusses the third precept in our precept study, Do Not Kill. Cultivate and Encourage Life.
In the second week of our Precept Study our Sangha member Eric discusses the Three Pure Precepts.
Many Dōgen writings (as well as other Ch'an and Zen writings), although poetic, can seem vague and obscure. However, they can communicate the truth deeply and be quite profound through study. Domyo and Sangha members begin to read from and discuss th... more
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This show centers on Zen practice, community, and ethical reflection through talks, Sangha conversations, and class series led by teachers and practitioners. Recent episodes explore building a physical and spiritual home for a Zen community, applying Zen principles to social issues, and sustaining practice in daily life, with frequent emphasis on mindfulness, interdependence, and authentic communal belonging. A standout trait is the recurring blend of personal storytelling with practical teachings—ranging from precepts and Dharma study to sesshin and the role of practice in everyday rhythms—often anchored by Rev. Domyo Burk's guidance. Listeners likely value contemplative inquiry, compassionate engagement, and how Buddhist ethics intersect ... more
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