Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

A talk and discussion with the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Toledo Zen Center Febuary 3, 2011.

A Dharma Talk given the the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik and Karen Do-on Weik during a Jukai retreat on January 27th, 2010. To learn more about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit www.toledozencenter.org

In this podcast, Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik offers commentary on Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva, as it relates to dealing with anger.

A talk and discussion with the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik, recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on March 10th, 2010. For more information on the Toledo Zen Center, please visit www.toledozencenter.org

A Dharma Talk and discussion with the Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik at the Toledo Zen Center, recorded on November 4th 2009. Rev. Rinsen explores Yuan Wu's work on being a householder Bodhisattva.

This Dharma Talk was recorded during a Zazenkai at the Toledo Zen Center on October 25th, 2009. The Drinking Gourd Podcasts are made possible by listener donations. Please visit thedrinkinggourd.org to make a contribution.

This podcast was recorded during James Ford Roshi's visit to the Toledo Zen Center on September 16th, 2009. James Ford Roshi is a guiding teacher of the Boundless Way Zen Sangha. For information about James Ford Roshi, please visit boundelsswayzen.org For more informaion about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

A Dharma Talk and discussion with Rinsen at the Toledo Zen Center on August 12th, 2009. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

A Dharma Talk and discussion with Rinsen at the Toledo Zen Center on July 22nd, 2009.

Introduction to Zazen Public talk with Rinsen at the Toledo Public Library July 20, 2009. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center, on July 18, 2009. The Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik leads a workshop on the Oryoki meal gathas. This podcast is part 2 of a 2 part series.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center, on July 18, 2009. The Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik leads a workshop on the Oryoki meal gathas. This podcast is part 1 of a 2 part series.

An Introduction to the Zen Arts talk with Rinsen at the Toledo Zen Center on July 17, 2009. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded on July 1st, 2009. In this Dharma Talk and discussion, Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik explores Shantideva's teachings on patience, utilizing the classic teaching story about the tiger's whisker.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center or June 10th, 2009. In this talk and discussion, Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik explores the teachings of Shantideva on our ability to inflict harm on ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Dharma Talks with Rinsen, recorded June 6th and 7th, 2009, during retreat with the Toledo Zen Center Sangha. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

This podcast was recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on June 3rd 2009. In this Dharma Talk and discussion, Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik explores Shantideva's teachings about anger and the way of the Bodhisattva. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Seniors Talk by Chuck Greer, recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on May 27th 2009. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on September 12, 2010. This special Dharma Talks was given by author and story teller Rafe Martin. Along side Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik and Rev. Karen Do-on Weik, Rafe discusses the paramita of compassion. This podcast is part 2 of a 2 part series. To hear another talk by Rafe Martin, given in June of 2010, visit Villagezendo.org To learn more about the Toledo Zen Center, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit toledozen.org

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on September 12, 2010. This special Dharma Talk was given by author and story teller Rafe Martin. Along side Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik and Rev. Karen Do-on Weik, Rafe discusses the paramita of compassion. This podcast is part 1 of a 2 part series. If you would like to hear another talk given by Rafe Martin in June of 2010, please visit villagezendo.org To learn more about the Toledo Zen Center, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit our website at toledozen.org

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on May 20th 2009, this Dharma Talk and discussion explores the Zen teaching of Yun-Men with Jay Rinsen Weik, and gets into a discussion of the role of the teacher in Zen training. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at Unity Church on May 16th 2009, this introductory public talk and discussion explores the history and relevance of Zen with Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on May 12th 2009, this Dharma Talk and discussion explores the Zen teaching of Yun-Men with Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center weekend retreat on May 6th 2009, this Dharma Talk by Jay Rinsen Weik explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po. At the beginning of the discussion, Rev. Rinsen explains the tea service that accompanies the Dharma Discussion each week. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on April 29th 2009, this Dharma Talk and discussion explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po with Jay Rinsen Weik. Reverend Rinsen briefly recounts his recent retreat time with Father Kevin Hunt OCSO and James Ford Roshi and the other Boundless Way Zen Sangha teachers Melissa Myozen Blacker Sensei and David Rynick Sensei. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center weekend retreat on April 18th 2009, this Dharma Talk by Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik explores letting go with both hands and Rinsen's four powers: Clear Intention, Playful Presence, Dharmic Cozyness, and Steer Yourself North. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center weekend retreat on April 18th 2009, this Dharma Talk by Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on April 15th 2009, this Dharma Talk and discussion explores the Zen teachings on liturgy with Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik. At the end of the talk, the sounds of the sangha chanting the Boshisattva vows, the three bows and Rinsen's exit have been kept, and at the end of the discussion the community news has been included as well, with a special hello to Karen in DC! For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on April 9th 2009, this Dharma Talk and discussion explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po with Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on April 1st 2009, this Dharma Talk and discussion explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po with Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on March 25th 2009, this Dharma Talk and discussion explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po with Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on March 18th 2009, this talk and discussion about how the spiritual path begins and explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po with Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozencenter.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on March 11th 2009, this talk and discussion explores the history of the religious practice of making offerings and the Zen teaching of Huang Po with Rev. Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on March 4th, 2009, after a brief initial discussion of the practice of chanting and liturgy in Zen training, this talk and discussion explores the teachings of Huang Po with Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on February 25th 2009, this talk and discussion explores the Zen teaching of Huang Po with Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on February 22nd, 2009, this is the third of three podcasts from an afternoon workshop exploring the life and teachings of Huang Po (D. 850) with Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on February 22nd, 2009, this is the second of three podcasts from an afternoon workshop exploring the life and teachings of Huang Po (D. 850) with Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Recorded at the Toledo Zen Center on February 22nd, 2009, this is the first of three podcasts from an afternoon workshop exploring the life and teachings of Huang Po (D. 850) with Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk and leads discussion at the Toledo Zen Center on February 18, 2009. Walking is Chan, and sitting is Chan.Speaking or silent, moving or still,The essence is at peace.Even under threat of sword and spear,It's undisturbed.Even a cup of poison won't destroy this serenity.--Yung Chia, "Song of Realizing the Way" For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk and leads discussion at the Toledo Zen Center on February 11, 2009. This single perfect nature pervades all natures;The sole universal dharma encompasses all dharmas.One moon shines in the water everywhereAnd all the reflected moons are just that one moon.--Yung Chia, Song of Realizing the Way For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk and leads discussion at the Toledo Zen Center on February 4, 2009.A genuine follower of the mahayana bodhisattva path is neither attached to the world nor attached to liberation from it; neither filled with desire nor filled with aversion. She or he will not cling to or run away from anything.--Chan Master Sheng-yenFor more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik leads a retreat workshop at the Toledo Zen Center on January 25, 2009.On the fifth day after the rise of spring,Everywhere the season's gracious attitudes!The white sun gradually lengthening its course;The blue-gray clouds hanging as though they would fall.The last icicle breaking into splinters of jade;The new stems marshalling red sprouts.The things I meet are full of gladness:It is not only I who love the spring.To welcome the flowers, I stand in the back garden;To enjoy the sunlight, I sit under the front eaves.Yet still in my heart, there lingers one regret:Soon I shall part with the flame of my red stove!--Po Chu'iFor more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik leads a retreat workshop at the Toledo Zen Center on January 25, 2009."For restful thoughts, one does not need space;The room where I lie is 10 foot square.By the western eaves, above the bamboo twigs,From my couch, I can see the white mountain rise.But the clouds that hover on its far distant peakBring shame to a face that is buried in the world's dust."--Po Chu'iFor more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik leads a retreat workshop at the Toledo Zen Center on January 25, 2009."It's said that [Po Chu'i] would read every one of his poems to an uneducated person... but he would make sure that it made sense to people, that at least it was comprehensible in some way. He held to a Confucian ideal that said that poetry is, at some level or other, to educate... not simply just for idle entertainment." For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk and leads discussion at the Toledo Zen Center on January 14, 2008. All evil karma committed by me since of oldBecause of my beginningless greed, anger, and ignoranceBorn of my body, mouth, and thoughtNow I atone for it all. For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk at a Zazenkai with the Toledo Zen Center, held at Lourdes College on December 13, 2008."I talked in the opening comments about meticulous clarity, meticulous effort, precise practice. This is a very, very important part of our training, of our Way. There's a kind of precision that's being asked for, that's being pointed to.... It takes a while to actually find yourself and to be able to sit clearly. And it matters."For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk and leads discussion at the Toledo Zen Center on December 10, 2008. "There is no self and no person; how, then, kinfolk and stranger? I beg you, cease going from lecture to lecture. It is better to seek the truth directly."-- Layman PangFor more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk and leads discussion at the Toledo Zen Center on December 3, 2008. "The Supreme Way is not difficult; it just precludes picking and choosing. Without yearning or loathing, The Way is perfectly apparent, while even a hair's breadth difference separates heaven and earth. To see The Way with your own eyes, quit agreeing and disagreeing. The battle of likes and dislikes is the disease of the mind."--Seng-ts'an, "Relying on Mind"For more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk and leads discussion at the Toledo Zen Center on November 26, 2008. "The teachings of the Three Vehicles all cure diseases such as greed and hatred. Right now, thought after thought, if you have such sickness as greed or hatred, you should first cure them. Don't seek intellectual understanding of meanings and expressions. Understanding is in the province of desire, and desire turns into disease. Right now, just detach from all things, existent or nonexistent, and even detach from detachment." - Pai ChangFor more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.

Jay Rinsen Weik gives a talk and leads discussion at the Toledo Zen Center on November 19, 2008. "In reading scriptures and studying the doctrines, you should turn all words right around, and apply them to yourself." - Pai ChangFor more information about the Toledo Zen Center, please visit toledozen.org.