Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

This recording is the ninth of a twelve-part series of talks given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei. Roshi and Sensei gave the talks during a week-long retreat at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo in July, 2022. This talk was recorded on July 20. 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.

In this special interview between Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Dosho Port Roshi they discuss Dosho Port Roshi's new book Going Through the Mystery's One Hundred Questions. To learn more about Dosho Port, Going Through the Mystery's One Hundred Questions, and Vine of Obstacles Zen visit: https://www.vineobstacleszen.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/doshoport 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 20, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 8 of this talk series the Reverends begin discussing the second foundation: precious human 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. 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 20, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 7 of this talk series the Reverends begin discussing the second foundation: precious human 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. 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 20, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 6 of this talk series the Reverends discuss the important dynamics of the student-teacher relationship. 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 20, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 4 of this talk series the Reverends discuss the important dynamics of the student-teacher relationship. 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 19, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 4 of this talk series the Reverends discuss the important dynamics of the student-teacher relationship. 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 19, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 3 of this talk series the Reverends discuss the importance of developing the teaching-student relationship. 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 19, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 2 of this talk series the Reverends discuss the importance of critically listen to a 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 19, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 1 of this talk series the Reverends discuss the importance of critically listen to a 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 19, 2022 as the introduction to a special teaching retreat. In this talk series the Reverends discuss the stages of the Mahayana path and how they are expressed through the medium of our daily liturgy. 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 Teisho was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 10, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Sensei discuss making the Dharma as one of the most important things 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 August 17, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei begins introductory commentary on the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) with a discussion of the background and history of the Mumonkan and Koan study. 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 July 27, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei begins introductory commentary on the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) with a discussion of the background and history of the Mumonkan and Koan study. 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 August 24, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses the Buddha's discourse "The Qualities of a True Friend" from a Pāli Canon Sutta. 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 July 10, 2022. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi teaches the Majjhima Nikaya Sutta 12: The Greater Discourse on the Lion's Roar. 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 July 06, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku) Case 57 – Nondiscrimination. 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 June 29, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku) Case 54 - Yunmen Extends Both Hands. 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 Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 26, 2022. In this talk Roshi discusses nationalism and how to develop non-disgust for those we see as "other." 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 June 22, , 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei discusses Chinoyo's No Water, No Moon. 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 June 18, 2022. Rinsen Roshi discusses a dialogic teaching from the collection First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories of Awakening (edited by Susan Murcott) on the importance of incorporating our own particular antagonisms, or Mara, into our practice, and welcoming them as gates to 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 June 17, 2022. Rinsen Roshi explores Nanduttara's poem "I used to worship fire" (First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories of Awakening, ed. Susan Murcott) to teach the importance of enjoying and fully participating in 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 the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 12, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi reflects on the various practices explored during the intensive spring Ango 2022. 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 Ango Workshop was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 30, 2021. In this special 2 part workshop talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Fourth Noble Truth – the path towards awakening. In Part 2, Rinsen Roshi continues discussing the 8 Fold Path, a summary statement of the entirety of the Buddha's 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.

This Ango Workshop was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 30, 2021. In this special 2 part workshop talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Fourth Noble Truth – the path towards awakening. In Part 1, Rinsen Roshi discusses the 8 Fold Path, a summary statement of the entirety of the Buddha's 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.

This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 22, 2022. In this talk Roshi discusses the direct connection between the temple, the sangha, and 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.

This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 21, 2022. In this talk Roshi discusses how practice in our lives should includes everything, including the difficult parts like 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.

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi thinks about death, and how to embrace it as part of 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 talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 08, 2022. In this talk the Reverends celebrate Vesak - the Buddha's Birthday by discussing the mother of all Buddhas and the importance of mothering our internal Buddha. 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 at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 1, 2022. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the chapter Perceiver of the World's Sounds from the Lotus Sutra. 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 teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi on April 16, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi examines Dogen's Mountains and Waters Sutra. 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 at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 17, 2022. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses how to make the Dharma real in our lives, and how reminds us to see with the eyes of compassion. 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 April 03, 2022. In this talk Do'on Sensei discusses the nun Rengetsu, one of our Buddhist ancestors. 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 April 10, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the importance of meeting the moment and responding to the imperative of your actual 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 Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 20, 2022. In this talk Do'on Osho welcomes us in our Spring Ango practice period and introduces us to this season's Ango topic of "Women in Zen". 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 Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 18, 2022. In this talk, the Reverend Do'on discusses practice in the context of a 9th century Chinese folk tale. 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 and the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 27, 2022. In this talk the Reverends discuss some of the historical context of the spread of Buddhism through the centuries, and how this shapes the encountering of Buddhism in lay life, outside of the ascetic or monastic setting. 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 Roshi and the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 06, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Osho explore the role of both sound, especially Buddhist chant, and silence in our 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 talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and the Reverend Karen Do'on Weik Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 27, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi and Do'on Osho explore how we can take care of all beings by understanding the reality that we are one interconnected being. 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 at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 20, 2022. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi emphasizes the importance of spiritual practice that nurishes you and those around you. 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 at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 6, 2022. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi commemorates the anniversary of the passing of the Buddha, and reads a passage from Old Path White Clouds by Thich Nhat Hanh. 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 is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 25, 2021. In this 2nd part of a 2 part series Rinsen and Do'on continue their exploration of the six realms. 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 Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do''on Weik Osho at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 25, 2021. In this talk Rinsen and Do'on explore the six realms. 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 Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 23, 2022. In this talk Rinsen Roshi honors venerable Thich Nhat Hanh and this great Boddhisatva's contributions to our understanding of the Dharma. 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 at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 19, 2022. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Case 52 from the Blue Cliff Record, "The Stone Bridge of Master Joshu". 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 at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 22, 2022. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Case 51 from the Blue Cliff Record, "Going Back Inside with Lowered Head". 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 is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the Blue Cliff Record Case 48 "Making Tea". 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 Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the deep work of Awakening, and connecting with each other and 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.

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the importance of bringing our practice 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 a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi continues his exploration of the Eightfold Path. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, become a member or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.