Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 21, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei discusses the 4th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as The Barbarian Has No Beard. 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. Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 18, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the harmony of relative and absolute as a foundational element of Zen training and the bodhisattva path. 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 Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 10, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi teaches on the Bodhisattva warrior spirit. 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 Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 09, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei explores Alaya consciousness and the deep unconscious place that can emerge while sitting zazen. 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 Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 28, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses Ta Hui's Swampland Flowers picking up with letter 12. 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 Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 30, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei continues commentary on the 3rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Gutei's Finger. 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. Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

This is the fifteenth and final part of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This dharma talk on Chapter Four of the Dhammapada ("Flowers") was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik, Roshi, at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 13, 2022. Rinsen Roshi shares a teaching on finding our way into the truth of ourselves and living authentically. 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 part fourteen of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This is part thirteen of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The talk on the precept was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. There was no question and answer session recorded for this precept for the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This is part twelve of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the combined precepts given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the combined precepts given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This Teisho was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 12, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses using seshin as a way to find our way into practice. Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei take questions from seshin participants to discuss the Dhammapada text on Choices. 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 part eleven of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This is part ten of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 11, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses a text from the Dhammapada on quieting one's straying thoughts, and how freedom and equanimity lie in radically transforming how we relate to our thoughts. 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 part nine of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

"Can you make your daily life beautiful?" This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik, Roshi, at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 6, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses a verse on thinking from the Dhammapada and invites us to explore the ways in which our thoughts create our world. 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 Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 23, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores how learning compassion for oneself can lead to having compassion for others and bring life to 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 is part eight of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This is part seven of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This is part six of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik, Roshi, at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 30, 2022. Rinsen Roshi talks about death and the family members that may haunt our lives. Roshi talks about how our practice should include these ghosts (both metephorical and literal). 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 part five of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This is part four of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This is part three of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 2, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei offers commentary on the 3rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Gutei's Finger. 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. Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik, Roshi, at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 16, 2022. Fresh off a monthly sesshin, Rinsen Roshi teaches on developing experiential awareness. When we face the circumstances of our lives and nature and harmonize with them--and they harmonize with us--we manifest awakening. 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 Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 21st, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei continues commentary on the 2nd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Hyakujo and the Fox. 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. Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 21st, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei begins commentary on the 2nd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Hyakujo and the Fox. 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. Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

This teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 15, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses doing the work of practice on dropping our chains of personal trouble. These chains are what keep us from realizing who we truely are in our 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.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 7th, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei discusses the first case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog. 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. 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. Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 25, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses how, from the perspective of the not-knowing mind, there is no conflict between cultivating present moment awareness and envisioning and planning for the future. 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 part two of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 2, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses what it means to bow down in speech and meet the present moment of our lives as it is. 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 part one of a special series on the sixteen Jukai precepts. The first segment is a talk on the precept given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of the 2021 Jukai class. The second segment is a question and answer session for the precept given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei as part of the 2022 Jukai class. 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. Part of the Jukai Precepts series.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 17, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses the changing seasons of our lives and the importance of awakening. 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 Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 14, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses the Buddha's teachings from Pāli Canon Suttas on how to cultivate good friendship in both household and monastic 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 Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 11, 2022. In this talk Sensei shares teaching on social and communal harmony through four types of persons: the person who practices neither for their own welfare nor the welfare of others, the one who practices for the welfare of others but not themselves, the one who practices for their own welfare but not the welfare of others, and, finally, the person who practices both for their own welfare and for the welfare of others. 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 Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 04, 2022. In this talk Reverend Roshi comments on the importance of noticing the basic feeling tone of your life while on the cushion through discussion of the Faith Mind Poem. 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 Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 23, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In Part 20 of the series, the Reverends discuss the other perfections and wraps up the teaching retreat. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series. EDIT June 17, 2025 A listener reached out to let us know the audio on this episode was corrupted about 20 minutes from the end. We re-edited the audio and have updated the episode.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 23, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In Part 19 of the series, the Reverends discuss the paramita of generosity. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 23, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In Part 18 of the series, the Reverends discuss the Invocation of the Lineage. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 22, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 17 of this talk series the Reverends discuss the Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 22, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 16 of this talk series the Reverends discuss The Five Remembrances. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 22, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 15 of this talk series the Reverends consider Karma as it relates to the Gatha of Atonement and discuss The Three Refuges. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 22, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 14 of this talk series the Reverends continue discussion of the Gatha of Atonement. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 22, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 13 of this talk series the Reverends begin discussing the Gatha of Atonement. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 21, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 12, the Reverends have an extended question and answer session about the teaching. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 21, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 11 of this talk series the Reverends discuss rebirth and the cycle of existence. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 21, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 10 of this talk series the Reverends begin discussing the cultivation of mindfulness of death. 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. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.