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Bright Way Zen

Rev. Domyo Burk
Buddhism
Zen
Mindfulness
Sangha
Zazen
Zen Buddhism
Zen Practice
Bright Way Zen
Meditation
Practice
Bodhicitta
Interbeing
Sesshin
Dōgen
Political Systems
Social Justice
Moral Psychology
Dharma Study
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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Sandokai is an ancient teaching poem composed by Chinese Zen master Sekito Kisen (Shitou Xiqian, 700-790). It's recited daily in Soto Zen temples throughout the world and deals with an issue of paramount importance in Zen: the relationship between th... more

If you want to follow the way of the Dharma ancestors, you must realize your true nature. Although our practice is "just sitting", it is inseparable from our project of realization. What is this true nature that we must realize? What is the essence o... more

The Sandokai is an ancient teaching poem composed by Chinese Zen master Sekito Kisen (Shitou Xiqian, 700-790). It's recited daily in Soto Zen temples throughout the world and deals with an issue of paramount importance in Zen: the relationship betwee... 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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Buddha Meeting Buddha: Embracing Social Abundance - Domyo 2/22/2026
Q: How can we cultivate abundance in daily interactions without losing boundaries?
By practicing mindful mirroring and compassionate responses, recognizing that abundance is a mindset that can be practiced in small, consistent acts, and using Sangha support to stay grounded.
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.

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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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