Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

This is a Dharma talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei of The Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores Peace, Solitude and Silence, Zen-ness, if you will. By reviewing the Blue Cliff Record case number 4 we understand that honoring stillness is of value to who we are. If you would like to learn more about The Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei turns to the Dhammapada to examine a teaching on blame and anger that points us towards the lineage of enlightened women and men who have uncovered the Dharma that covers every moment of our lives. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei digs in to the term "practice" and explores case 3 of the Blue Cliff Record, "Master Ba is Unwell". This case explores the true meaning of Buddha-nature. How do we go from chasing pleasure and running from pain to expressing our true nature? If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores the spiritual side of our practice and the importance of encountering this aspect in our own lives. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Starting on Monday, December 11, BTT Podcasts will be published once a week. Through the support of listeners like you, we are able to continue to bring you Dharma talks from the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The Temple podcasts are free to everyone, and we would especially like to thank those of you who are able to help support this effort financially; we wouldn't be able to do this without you! Thank you all for your support, whether you are simply listening to the talks, telling others about them and/or through your generous financial support. If you want to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening!

This Dharma Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores case 2 of the Blue Cliff Record, "Joshu's Supreme Way". This case explores the pitfalls of picking and choosing, but what does that mean in a life that requires many decisions? To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Reverend Rinsen continues to explore the ango subject of simplicity and explores how Master Dogen talks about desire in his teachings and how that compares to the Eight Awakenings of Great Beings, said to be The Buddha's final teaching. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Reverend Rinsen explores the second awakening of Master Dogen's The Eight Awakenings of Great Beings. This awakening challenges us to be aware of how much we actually need in any given moment or situation. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores the importance of facing ourselves so that we can grow within our own practice. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores the teacher student relationship in terms of the the covenant used with Shoken Students at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Through this public covenant, Shoken Students make a formal commitment to their training and to service in the Sangha. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores the growth you experience when you truly see and work with your own life. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this episode, Rinsen Sensei explores Wumen's or (Mumon) postscript to the Gateless Gate written at the end of the summer teachings in 1228. The Gateless Gate is a central study of Zen Buddhist. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit, buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei examines the role of Kanzeon Bodhisattva. This traditional Buddhist manifestation of compassion is more than a statue, but is embodied the various aspect of yourself. How is that the Bodhisattva of compassion moves through the world? How do you move through the world dear one? To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores the importance of carrying your practice with you throughout all aspects of your life, including your interactions with the greater community. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen examines the monastic training tradition that has transmitted Zen practice for over 2000 years. How can we engage in this practice outside of the monastery in the modern world? To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores becoming the Way, the importance of showing up knowing that you don't know, and letting go of the need to know. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Talk was given by Rinsen Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Sensei uses Case 38 of the Gateless Gate (Wu-Tsu's Buffalo Passes Through a Window) to examine how the seemingly opaque stories of the koan tradition can be used to bring life and immediacy to our Zen practice. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Hunger for the Great Way is essential if you are to complete Zen training. However, it is not a sprint. It is the effort of a lifetime. So how do you pace yourself? In this Dharma Talk given by Rinsen Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, he explores the role that Ango plays in the annual training cycle, and why it is important to intensify and relax at the correct times. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a dharma talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores case 38 of the Gateless Gate (Wuzu's ox tail). Rinsen Sensei asks how we can discover our true selves and live authentically, rather than get hooked into the stories we (and others) tell. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This is a Dharma talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores Illness, Old Age, and Death with the Passing of Buddha and his final teaching from his Death Bed. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores the radiating mind and what is left when we drop the stories we create about ourselves. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores how taking Refuge in the Buddha and the teachings is the opening step to practice of the Way. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Sensei explores the

This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen uses case 97 from the Book of Serenity. Rinsen uses this ancient case to explore how we meet the reality of each moment in a world of ever changing and unexpected circumstances. If you would like learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution to this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei talks about practicing within the community and the importance of Sesshin. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Rinsen Sensei presents case 33 of the Gateless Gate, "Mazu's Not Mind, Not Buddha. If you would like learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution to this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores case 32 of the Mumonkan, "The Buddha Responds to an Outsider" If you would like learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution to this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This question and answer period was lead by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Rinsen departs from the usual talk format and takes questions from the Sangha. If you would like learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution to this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei talks about the story of the Buddha and Bodhi Day. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma talk and discussion was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Rinsen Sensei discusses the physicality of sitting zazen and it's importance to our practice before diving into case 31 of the Gateless Gate. "Joshu Investigates an Old Woman" tells of Master Joshu's encounter with an old lady selling cakes at the side of the road. But this is no ordinary woman. What did Joshu see? Rinsen discusses the difference between koan study and koan introspection as tools in examining these seemingly opaque tales. If you would like learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution to this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma talk and discussion was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores case 37 of the Gateless Gate, (Joshu's Oak Tree). Rinsen explores the nature of koan practice and how it can be used to help us unhook from the words that describe a moment, and plug directly into that moment. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or make contribution to this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei discusses the kind of intelligence that goes beyond boundaries. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Rinsen Sensei addresses a hate crime that occurred in the Toledo area, and the response of the community. The teachings of Buddhism present a response of compassion that is not surrender or acquiescence. How do we get to that place, when our conditioning pushes to meet anger with anger? If you would like learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution to this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores Case 39 of the Gateless Gate, Yunmen's "You Have Misspoken". If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This talk Dharma talk was given by Rinsen Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo during Spring Ango of 2017. Rinsen explores the nature of fundamental perfection and how it runs counter to the stories we tend to tell about ourselves. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

In this Dharma talk, Rinsen Sensei uses Tosotsu's Three Barriers (Gateless Gate case #47) as a tool to examine the way we navigate our Buddhist practice. Rinsen emphasizes that we don't have to have a logical understanding of the entire process for it to do its work. Often, we interrupt our own practice by insisting that we have more mental candy. In the Dharma we are invited to let go of the mental candy. Learn to sit and trust the sitting. Allow for time to digest and integrate.

This Dharma talk was given by Rinsen Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo in 2016 Everything that we do depends in the state of our heart and mind. Our own actions, however good can be tainted if our heart is not centred in wisdom and equanimity. The ability to respond fully and freely to the troubles of the world depends not being attached to our vision of the desired outcome. For this reason, in the practice of Zen, if you want to save the world, you start with Zazen.

How do you respond when neither words nor silence will do? Rinsen Sensei explores the imperative to answer this moment in this dharma talk.

This dharma talk was given by Rinsen Sensei, Abbot of the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei returns to the teachings of the 14th Century Korean Zen Master, T'aego Bowu. Rinsen explores the balance of bravery and compassion that we must have with ourselves as we train the wild horses that are our own mind. If you would like learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This dharma talk given by Rinsen Sensei, Abbot of the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Rinsen Sensei draws on Case 24 of the Mumonkon, Fuketsu's "Equality and Differentiation" The living Dharma is not a matter of knowing the correct philosophical assertions. When pressed to respond by the imperative of this life, how will we show up?

This dharma talk was given by Rinsen Sensei on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Working with Case 23 of the Gateless Gate, Rinsen Sensei explores the story and meaning of the transmission of the Buddha's Robe. The talk was given as the 2017 Jukai initiates each sewed their rakusu in preparation for their Jukai ceremony, continuing the transmission.

The Buddhist Temple of Toledo presents a talk and discussion lead by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik during a Jukai Sesshin in August of 2016. Reverend Rinsen begins with Case 23 of the Gateless Gate, "Huineng's Neither Good Nor Evil", and expands on the story of the 6th ancestor in the Zen lineage. Huineng's transmission was not well received by his fellow monks. A monk named Ming chased the 6th Ancestor across the countryside, leading to a famous encounter that points towards the nature of attachment and the relationship between the Dharma and the Robe of the Buddha. What is most important in this practice?

The Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik gives a dharma talk at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. How does the an awakened mind encounter the daily activities of this world? Is it any different than everyday mind? In this talk, Rinsen explores this question, beginning with a reading from the Dogen's fascicle called "Kajo" meaning "Everyday Activity".

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo in 2016. In this talk, Rinsen explores the importance of working with a teacher, especially as one tries to practice in the face of difficult times. In seeking the path of compassion we a pointed back to our cushion and the practice of zazen. Zazen is the place where we can loosen our attachments to wrong views about suffering. How do we do this? By embracing the spiritual "not knowing" of the moment and bearing witness to what comes up in our mind-stream.

In this Dharma Talk, the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik uses a famous story about the family of Laymen Pang to explore how our striving can obscure how we manifest the Dharma. Is this moment difficult? Is this moment easy? What does it mean to move beyond difficulty and ease? To explore this, Rinsen calls on us to sit down in the middle of agitation and elation and practice in there. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what the Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcasts mean to you.

In this teisho, or dharma talk, Rinsen Sensei discusses koan 46 from the Gateless Gate collection. How do you step from the top of the 100 foot pole? The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

In this talk and discussion led by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik, he explores the fundamental role of zazen in our spiritual practice. Through the zazen (seated meditation) we can develop a presence and awareness that is not dependent on the nature of our external or internal circumstance.

Drawing from the teachings of T'aego (14th Century Korean Zen Master) Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik offers a Dharma Talk on precious nature of this very moment. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

What is the meaning of the compassionate spirit of love growing within us? How do we genuinely embrace ourselves as we actually are? A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo.