
New podcasts every Tues, Thurs and Sat. Here you can find talks from various teachers involved with the Zen Community of Oregon. We share talks from our retreats, as well as our different weekly offerings between Great Vow Zen Monastery and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. Zen Community of Oregon's purpose is to express and make accessible the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings, as transmi... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 719 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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In the second week of the Ango practice period, Jomon Sensei reflects on verses from Affirming Faith in Mind—“The Great Way is without limit, beyond the easy and the hard.” Through multiple translations and the koan Ling Zhao’s Grass Tips, she explor... more
In this talk Jogen Sensei introduces Affirming Faith in Mind as a mirror for practice and a reminder that the Great Way is neither easy nor difficult. Moving through the themes of impermanence, longing, and the poignancy of being human, he invites pr... more
In this opening talk of 2025 Ancient Way Sesshin, Hogen Roshi introduces the Affirming Faith in Mind chant—an ancient poem pointing to non-dual awareness and the ease of the great way. He reminds us that our suffering begins when we believe our thoug... more
In this episode, Kisei Sensei explores Koan 25, Nyozin’s Pale Moon of Dawn, and Koan 33, Bodhidharma’s Flesh, examining how Zen teaching passes through time, poetry, and the body. She reflects on Chyono’s poem about the pale moon and the bucket, show... more
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Kisei Sensei’s recent talk on impermanence has knocked me off my stool—in a good way. I feel challenged and befriended. Thank you.
Educational and Entertaining, this podcast has become my constant companion while driving, or lying down to sleep. The teachers not only focus on the sensational aspects of Zen, but also on those portions which are necessary and oftentimes difficult to hear. The teachers are compassionate, knowledgeable, and have a true love that is audibly communicated to their listeners. It is my hope that people who have an interest in Zen and mindfulness will discover this wonderful podcast.
Educational and Entertaining, this podcast has become my constant companion while driving, or lying down to sleep. The teachers not only focus on the sensational aspects of Zen, but also on those portions which are necessary and oftentimes difficult to hear. The teachers are compassionate, knowledgeable, and have a true love that is audibly communicated to their listeners. It is my hope that people who have an interest in Zen and mindfulness will discover this wonderful podcast.
Deep gratitude for the Zen Community of Oregon teachers and the deep practice their talks reflect. May the elixir of these Dharma teachings be a benefit to many.
These are recording of Dharma Talks given at Great Vow Zen Monastery and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple by Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi and Zen Teacher Hogen Bays and some of their senior students. They are great mix of talks from two eminent Zen teachers with a combined 80 years of practice. Talk length varies from under 30 mins to over an hour and include a wide range of subjects yet all pointing to how are the teachings of Zen Buddhism relevant to our everyday life.
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This podcast features a collection of insightful talks from various teachers associated with an established Zen community, focusing on the teachings of Buddhism and mindfulness practice. Episodes often draw from historical Buddhist traditions and the experiences of the speakers, encouraging listeners to explore their own spiritual journeys and implement principles of compassion and awareness in daily life. Key topics covered range from ethics, Zen practice, creativity, and the nature of existence, to motivation and aspiration in the pursuit of spiritual growth. There's a unique emphasis on real-life applications of these teachings, making them relevant to contemporary challenges and personal development.
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