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Bright Way Zen

Rev. Domyo Burk
Buddhism
Zen
Mindfulness
Zen Buddhism
Zazen
Sangha
Zen Practice
Bright Way Zen
Meditation
Bodhicitta
Interbeing
Sesshin
Political Systems
Dōgen
Practice
Dharma Study
Social Justice
Moral Psychology
Community Ethics
Community Building

Bright 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!

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In the eleventh week of our precept series, Sangha member Jen, weaving Buddhist literature, personal stories and experience, leads the sangha through a deeply meaningful discussion on the role of anger in our life and our Buddhist practice.

One's practice and spiritual growth could be described as a "path". However, by reframing our practice as one of fulfillment, maturation, and becoming more beautiful and beneficial with time (as old growth Douglas Fir trees do!) we can engage with th... more

In the 10th week of our Precept Study Series, Sangha member, Rachel takes us through a personal discussion on her engagement with the Precept of not being mean with Dharma or wealth.

Apart from life's enjoyments, work, creativity, contributions, personality traits, talents, and intellectual pursuits - What is our deeper search about? In the context of the great matter of birth and death, those things are ultimately ephemeral and ... more

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Rev. Domyo Burk
Teacher at Bright Way Zen; host of the Bright Way Zen podcast; leader and teacher within Bright Way Zen.

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The Power of the Robe - Domyo (5/3/2026)
Q: How long is the training period for the teacher pathway, and is it an individual or a shared process?
The training involves a discernment period, three asks, then a postulancy of at least one year, followed by five years of junior training before possible Dharma transmission; the process is collaborative, with the teacher deciding readiness and involvement.
Reimagining Zen Towards an Ethics of Interbeing - Week 4/10
Q: What implications for our values...?
A value that I hold dear is being kind and supportive towards others.
Reimagining Zen Towards an Ethics of Interbeing - Week 4/10
Q: Can I ask you a question about...
It's hard to distinguish between conditions and voluntary activities, as some elements blend together.
Reimagining Zen Towards an Ethics of Interbeing - Week 3/10
Q: Does happiness come from within or without?
Happiness comes from within and without; it's influenced by both internal attitudes and external conditions.
Zazen as the Ultimate Self-Care - Domyo (1/11/2026)
Q: Do you enjoy your zazen?
Responses varied, with some considering it a pleasure while others viewed it as a requirement for their practice.

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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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