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Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Rochester Zen Center
Zen Buddhism
Mindfulness
Suffering
Buddhism
Ajahn Sumedho
Meditation
Buddha
Compassion
Pain Management
Desire
Emotional Contraction
Buddhist Meditation
Charlotte Joko Beck
Awareness
Eckhart Tolle
Impermanence
Cultural Perceptions Of Time
Rohatsu Sesshin
Experiencing Vs. Experiences
Forgiveness

Dharma talks by senior teachers, including Sensei John Pulleyn, Sensei Donna Kowal, and Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. The Rochester Zen Center was founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of 20th century Zen classic, The Three Pillars of Zen.

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February 2026 Sesshin, Day 2

Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor. Automated Transcript

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February 2026 Sesshin, Day 1

Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor. Automated Transcript

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A commentary on the relationship between Zen practice, on and off the cushion, and anchoring in the tanden. Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript

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Coming to the Path Talk by Barry Keesan. Automated Transcript

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John Pulleyn
Senior teacher at the Rochester Zen Center and host of the Rochester Zen Center Teisho, providing guidance on Zen practice and teachings.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • So glad I can hear these Teishos!

    I was a friend of the Rochester Zen Center years ago but now live in Portland Oregon. I so miss being close to the center but love being able to listen! Love love love!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rvandermalle
    United States21 days ago
  • Audio issues

    Fix your audio please, and start recording in stereo.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Acid Trungpa
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A wonderful contribution

    To those of us who are unable to attend a center like this, the availability to listen to such talks is a blessing. Thank you, Rochester Zen Center.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bajocontrista
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Bodhin’s voice

    Calming and inspiring. I love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    markroch
    United States3 years ago
  • The real deal

    Best listened while meditating!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bapu(MW)
    United States4 years ago

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Illuminating Silence #2
Q: What is the most difficult element in practice?
The main challenges often reside in managing wandering thoughts and maintaining energy during meditation.
Coming to the Path Talk by Catherine Jones
Q: How did your daily practice develop over time?
I have a long-standing daily practice, but it took years to establish it; skepticism and cynicism were my challenges.
Coming to the Path Talk by Catherine Jones
Q: What challenges did you face as a woman practicing Zen?
It was problematic, especially discussing it with my husband who was a committed atheist.
The Two Sides of Practice: Mindfulness and Concentration
Q: Do you want to say something maybe about a balance between those things?
It's about the insight of seeing ourselves, all of our flaws, and how over time, you start to see, no, I'm not really like that anymore, and you'll start to not hold on to those attributes any longer.
Teachings of Zen Master Daikaku #1
Q: Without accumulating virtue and good qualities, how can one become a Buddha?
Daikaku states that one realizes Buddhahood in one lifetime through the unity of cause and effect, rather than merely through the accumulation of virtues.

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A collection of insightful Dharma talks presented by experienced teachers from a prominent Zen center, focusing on various aspects of Zen practice, mindfulness, and Buddhist philosophy. Listeners can expect discussions that cover both personal experiences related to Zen and broader themes such as compassion, healing, and the nature of existence. Each talk interweaves historical narratives with contemporary relevance, often integrating personal anecdotes and reflections from the hosts' journeys. Topics such as the Bodhisattva ideal, the significance of meditation, and the exploration of Zen texts are frequently highlighted, making it an enriching resource for both seasoned practitioners and those new to Zen.

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