Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks

This is a guided meditation was given by Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January, 17th. In this meditation Zen Teacher Bansho guides us through loving kindness practice or Metta. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January, 15th. In this talk Jogen Sensei continues his perspective on the Komyozo Zanmai a text by Koun Ejo who was a disciple of and received transmission from Dogen Zenji. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Kisei Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monestary on February 6th, 2025 during Parinirvana Sesshin. In this talk Kisei discusses the many deaths that we experience encounter during Sesshin, in our lives and how we find freedom in this moment. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk is from Great Vow Zen Monastery on February 5th 2025, given by resident Zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses letting go and the surrender that happens as our human bodies decay. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Kisei Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monestary on February 4th, 2025 during Parinirvana Sesshin. In this talk Kisei discusses a Koan about death and the deathless as well as the story of Patacara and how great loss can bring us to practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk is from Great Vow Sunday Program on January 19th 2025, given by resident zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses the parallels between Wildland Firefighters and Zen practice this talk was given after Jomon co-led a retreat for Wildland Firefighters. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January 12th, 2025. In this talk Hogen Roshi asks the sangha how they take refuge and what it means to take refuge in our practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Dharma Holder Gensho Welsh at Heart of Wisdom on January 9th, 2025. In this talk Gensho takes suggestions from the audience about topics and discusses anger, zen dialogue and adapting to culture. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January 11th, 2025 during Vow Sesshin. In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the four bodhisattva vows, our fundamental vow and how we engage that with a clear mind. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Zen Teacher Bansho at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January 10th, 2025 during Vow Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho discusses the four Bodhisattva vows, how we use them as a template for our own vows and the power of articulating vows or hearts aspiration. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Dharma Holder Shonin at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January, 9th 2025. In this talk Shonin discusses the vow of life itself, inherited vows, reactive vows and why they can sometimes be hard to see. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January 5th, 2025. In this talk Hogen Roshi discusses the nature of suffering and fixed beliefs in relation to the ephemerality of thoughts. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on December 29th, 2024. In this talk Hogen Roshi reflects on the last year and the vast amount changes experienced. He also talks about the suffering causing mind and how we penetrate and undermine it. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on January, 8th. In this talk Jogen Sensei talks about the Komyozo Zanmai a text by Koun Ejo who was a disciple of and received transmission from Dogen Zenji. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Zen Teacher Bansho at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January 8th, 2025 during Vow Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho discusses vows and how they remind and inspire us to live in accordance hearts deepest aspiration. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Myoyu Voekel, Dharma Holder and Hogen Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on January 5th, 2025 during Sunday Program. In this talk Dharma Holder Myoyu talks about keeping practice as a habit in our lives and how we can cultivate it. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 22nd, 2024 during Sunday Program. In this talk Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi talks about how gifts manifest in our lives and what kinds of gifts show up when we pay attention. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 7th, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin. In this talk Hogen talks about the ever pervading stillness that is always present and touching into it directly. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on December 22nd, 2024. In this talk Hogen expands on the topic of what Buddhists believe with a short talks and a Q&A from the audience. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Zen Teacher Bansho at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 15th, 2024. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho talks about what Buddhists believe and pratcice with a short talks and a Q&A from the audience. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a guided mediation given by Lama Lekshe on December, 9th 2024. In this talk Lama Lekshe gives us a preamble to deeper meditation. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on November 24th, 2024. In this talk Hogen gives a summary of The 8 Realizations of Great Beings and how to implement and enact them in our life. There is also a Q&A at the end of the talk. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Dharma holder Shonin at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on November, 24th 2024. In this talk Shonin discusses the 7th realization of great beings or turning to what is wholesome and how to attaching to the 5 categories causes suffering. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on November 27th. In this talk Jogen Sensei talks about the challenges of practicing with family and how we can show up despite our karma. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on November 20th. In this talk Jogen Sensei articulates the obstacles to progression in practice and what practical adjustments we can make to see real improvements. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 6th, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin. In this talk Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi talks about how to nurture a silent mind and why it is crucial for awakening. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Hogen, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 4th, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin. In this talk Hogen talks about why we practice, the different phases of practice and how it changes us. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on December 3rd, 2024 during Rohatsu Sesshin. In this talk Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi talks about what led to the Buddha's awakening and how to investigate the self. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk is from Great Vow Sunday Program on December 1st 2024, given by Dharma Holder, Onshin Landry. In this talk Onshin discusses the Buddha's path to enlightenment and reads from John Tarrant's The Story of the Buddha. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk is from Great Vow Sunday Program on November 24th 2024, given by resident zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses Jizo or Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Asking for help and burn out. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Patrick Bansho Green at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November 16th, 2024 during Gratitude Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho talks about the 4 notions, Bodhichitta and the Lojong Slogans. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Hogen Roshi at Sunday program at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November, 17th 2024. In this talk Hogen Roshi talks about the 5th Realization of Great Beings ignorance, birth and death. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Dharma holder Shonin at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on November, 13th 2024. In this talk Shonin talks about gratitude and how it can transform us and how it works together with 8 realizations of great beings. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on November 13th. In this talk Jogen Sensei reads a poem by Rashani Rea and talks about the 8 realizations of great beings and how we relate them to practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Patrick Bansho Green at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November 14th, 2024 during Gratitude Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho talks about closing the gaps in practice and in Sesshin. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Patrick Bansho Green at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November 12th, 2024 during Gratitude Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho talks about vows, opening to support, gratitude and the four thoughts that turn the mind to gratitude. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Shinei Monial, Dharma Holder at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November 15th, 2024 during Gratitude Sesshin. In this talk Dharma Holder Shinei continues to illuminate gratitude with different approaches to practice and poetry from our ancestors. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Myoyu Voekel, Dharma Holder at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November 3rd, 2024 during Sunday Program. In this talk Dharma Holder Myoyu talks about loving kindness and the 4 notions that turn the mind to Dharma. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Shinei Monial, Dharma Holder at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November 13th, 2024 during Gratitude Sesshin. In this talk Dharma Holder Shinei talks about what is being given right now in this moment and how separation and fear cover up our gratitude. ★ Support this podcast ★

This Dharma talk was given by Patrick Bansho Green at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November 11th, 2024 during Gratitude Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho talks about the experience of Duhka, the importance of sticking to one practice and gratitude. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this dharma talk we explore the archetype of the hungry ghost and inquire into the nature of craving. We then explore how gratitude and practicing satisfaction can transform our relationship to craving. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Dharma holder Shonin at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on November, 3rd 2024. In this talk Shonin talks about the sutra of the 8 realizations of Great beings and how it becomes incorporated into our lived experience. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Hogen Roshi at Heart of Wisdom on November, 3rd 2024. In this talk Hogen talks about heartbreak, impermanence and the 8 realizations of great beings. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Dharma Holder Gensho Welsh at Heart of Wisdom on October 31st. In this talk Gensho talks about the facets of the insatiable always seeking mind. ★ Support this podcast ★

Everything is changing, that is what we experience moment to moment. During this Dharma Talk we explore different ways of practicing with and contemplating impermanence. It can be a radical and subversive act to realize the changing nature of experience, to do so empowers us to be present with the uncertainty of life. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a talk given by Jogen Sensei at Heart of WIsdom Zen Temple on November 6th. In this talk Jogen Sensei reads a practice spell he wrote and talks with the Sangha about their experience post election results. ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given at Sunday program at Great Vow Zen Monastery on November, 10th 2024. In this talk Hogen Roshi lays out 4 different perspectives we can take to help us respond skillfully to our lives and help others. ★ Support this podcast ★

This dharma talk was given by Shonin at Great Vow Zen Monastery on October 15th, 2024 during Ancient Way Sesshin. In this talk Dharma Holder Shonin illustrates the Meghiya Sutta and how it relates to Sangha. ★ Support this podcast ★

This dharma talk was given by Patrick Bansho Green at Great Vow Zen Monastery on October 14th, 2024 during Ancient Way Sesshin. In this talk Zen Teacher Bansho further expounds on the intimacy of not knowing and the results of Dukkha in practice. ★ Support this podcast ★

This dharma talk was given by Hogen Roshi at Great Vow Zen Monastery on October 18th, 2024 during Ancient Way Sesshin. In this talk Hogen Roshi talks about the entrancement and wholehearted engagement. ★ Support this podcast ★