Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

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.

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi focuses on the attitude of Zen Buddhism towards non-human entities, including spirits, gods, and demons. 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 what it means to practice the Eightfold Path, the central guide to the practice of Buddhism. 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.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Case 1 from the Gateless Gate, Joshu's Dog. 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 explores the Third Noble Truth and the cessation of suffering through realizing the true nature of ourselves and the universe. 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 Second Noble Truth and the arising of suffering. 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 first noble truth, and the connections between suffering, impermanence, and the 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 online by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the reality of suffering and dukha in our daily life. 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 explores the gate to the deeper end of things. 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 true liberation through non-clinging. 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 all the wonderful things happening in the sangha in recent times and reflects on the teachings of the Avatamsaka Sutra. How do we not become entangled in delight? 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 relationship between authentic practice and happiness. 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 Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Case 47 from the Blue Cliff Record, Not Contained by Six. If you would like to learn more abut 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 explores the relationship of insight and experience 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 is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi comments on Dogen's Uji fascicle from the Shobogenzo "Being-Time". When all the stories stop, who are 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 is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Roshi continues to explore Ta Hui's Swampland Letters. 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 to explore the letters of Ta Hui from Swampland Flowers: The Letters and Lectures of Zen Master Ta Hui, Letter 15, Don't Pray for Relief. 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 to explore the letters of Ta Hui from Swampland Flowers: The Letters and Lectures of Zen Master Ta Hui, Letter 14, Don't Cling to Stillness. 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 influence of women practitioners on the spread of the Dharma and within our 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 Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses Zen, spirituality, and the community of religious practice. 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 is a question and answer session with the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi answers questions from the Sangha about priest ordination in our community. 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.

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 to explore the letters of Ta Hui from Swampland Flowers: The Letters and Lectures of Zen Master Ta Hui, Letter 9 to Lu Shun-yuan. 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 to explore the letters of Ta Hui from Swampland Flowers: The Letters and Lectures of Zen Master Ta Hui, Letter 9 to Lu Shun-yuan. When we see through it, what difficulty or ease is there? 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 to explore the letters of Ta Hui from Swampland Flowers: The Letters and Lectures of Zen Master Ta Hui, Letter 9 to Lu Shun-yuan. 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.

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 to explore the letters of Ta Hui from Swampland Flowers: The Letters and Lectures of Zen Master Ta Hui, Letter 9 to Lu Shun-yuan. 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.

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 to explore the letters of Ta Hui from Swampland Flowers: The Letters and Lectures of Zen Master Ta Hui, Letter 9 to Lu Shun-yuan. How can we be less befuddled in our daily lives and what does that really mean? What is the danger in beclouding the power of the path? What does that even mean? 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.

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 to explore the letters of Ta Hui. 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.

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 taking rest after a period of work. 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 acknowledging the trees within the forest. 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 Master Tai Hui's Swampland Flowers and his commentary on Letter #6. 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 myriad ways in which we can apply skillful means in order to not abandon a single thing. 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 online by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses dharma letter #6 from Master Tai Hui's Swampland Flowers "There is Nothing to Attain". 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