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08/03/2025 |
The True Dharma Appears of ItselfWe often recite these words but what do they really mean? What is the “it” in “itself?” Categories: Dharma Talks |
Daigai Filbert | ||
07/27/2025 |
Nine Times, Many TimesSuzuki said, “Sometimes we bow to dogs and cats.” Why is the bow considered an act of generosity? Why is bowing considered an act of generosity? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
07/20/2025 |
Zazen of the BodyRoshi Daizui once said “Spiritual transformation is transformation of the body.” What if he’s right? Let’s discuss. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Robert Reian Glass | ||
07/13/2025 |
The Great MatterTwo weeks ago, Zonnyo did her Shuso Hossen ceremony, choosing as her verse one from Dogen’s fascicle “Juki”. It affirmed living-and-dying, going-and-coming, and the turning from one moment to the next. That afternoon, Genko got word of the sudden death of a family member. She has been processing that over the last two weeks. In this talk, she shares some of her process and insights and looks at the turning of the year and other cycles. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
07/06/2025 |
Skill in NonselfKakumyo explores some of the practical ramifications of anatta, the Buddhist teaching of how nothing has an inherent, continuous selfhood. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
06/22/2025 |
Dharma Talk by JyoshinJyoshin talks about Bodhisattva action. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Jyoshin Clay | ||
06/15/2025 |
Dharma Talk by KakumyoCategories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
06/11/2025 |
In This Body, In This LifetimeThis book discussion was led by nun Esho Sudan who has edited a new book In This Body, In This Lifetime: Awakening Stories of Japanese Soto Zen Women, from students of Sozen Nagasawa Ni-Roshi. Born in 1888, Sozen Nagasawa Roshi was a pioneering figure in Japanese Zen Buddhism, dedicating her life to supporting and empowering women practitioners. Overcoming significant societal barriers, she became an abbess, trained hundreds of students, and championed equal rights for nuns. Click here to read more. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Esho Sudan | ||
06/08/2025 |
The Third PositionWhat if we don’t have to take sides? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
06/01/2025 |
Spoon and ChopsticksGenko relates a seemingly trivial experience with oryoki and explores issues around form, habit energy, ritual, and resistance. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
05/28/2025 |
Paramitas Class 5Jiko teaches a series of classes on the Paramitas: generosity (dana), morality (sila), patience (ksanti), diligence (virya), meditation (dhyana), wisdom (prajna), skillful means (upaya), vow (pranidhana), spiritual power (bala), and knowledge (jnana). Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
05/25/2025 |
The Heart Sutra in the Messiness of our LivesCategories: Wednesday Classes |
Shin’yu Vitells | ||
05/21/2025 |
Paramitas Class 4Jiko teaches a series of classes on the Paramitas: generosity (dana), morality (sila), patience (ksanti), diligence (virya), meditation (dhyana), wisdom (prajna), skillful means (upaya), vow (pranidhana), spiritual power (bala), and knowledge (jnana). Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Todd Tsuho Sattersten | ||
05/14/2025 |
Paramitas Class 3Jiko teaches a series of classes on the Paramitas: generosity (dana), morality (sila), patience (ksanti), diligence (virya), meditation (dhyana), wisdom (prajna), skillful means (upaya), vow (pranidhana), spiritual power (bala), and knowledge (jnana). Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
05/11/2025 |
A Seat in Uncertainty?Categories: Dharma Talks |
Mark Sosetsu Stauffer | ||
05/07/2025 |
Paramitas Class 2Jiko teaches a series of classes on the Paramitas: generosity (dana), morality (sila), patience (ksanti), diligence (virya), meditation (dhyana), wisdom (prajna), skillful means (upaya), vow (pranidhana), spiritual power (bala), and knowledge (jnana). Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
04/30/2025 |
Paramitas Class 1Jiko teaches a series of classes on the Paramitas: generosity (dana), morality (sila), patience (ksanti), diligence (virya), meditation (dhyana), wisdom (prajna), skillful means (upaya), vow (pranidhana), spiritual power (bala), and knowledge (jnana). Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
04/27/2025 |
House on FireThe burning house represents the suffering of phenomenal life. Why is it so hard for us to find the door and escape? Perhaps we don’t really need to get out. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
04/23/2025 |
Awakening of Faith in the MahayanaThis Wednesday evening class series looks at sutras. The Active Dharma Rain Teachers present some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there is a lot of variety. At that, it is only a taste of each sutra and a small sample of all of the sutras out there. The hope is to get into some depth and have some good discussion and an enhanced understanding of the richness of the teachings in Buddhism. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Rick Fumyo Mishaga | ||
04/20/2025 |
More Aspects of FaithA few weeks ago, Jiko spoke about faith. In this talk, Ko’in explores more aspects of faith from different perspectives. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Ko’in Newsom | ||
04/13/2025 |
Spring Sangha ForumTwice a year, the sangha has an opportunity to hear from our governing bodies and to ask questions and give feedback. In the Spring, the forum is sponsored by the Dharma Council, giving updates on liturgy, classes, etc. The Board and Dharma Garden Council also give updates. Categories: Sangha Forum |
No Dharma Talk | ||
04/09/2025 |
Wednesday Sutra Studies – Vimilakirti SutraThe Active Dharma Rain Teachers present some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there is a lot of variety. At that, it is only a taste of each sutra and a small sample of all of the sutras out there. Still, we hope to get into some depth and have some good discussion and an enhanced understanding of the richness of the teachings in Buddhism. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Mark Sosetsu Stauffer | ||
04/06/2025 |
Reflections of a Tortoise ShellKakumyo discusses a Chinese text that describes how to practice with others, the Kikyomon. Keizan and Dogen drew from this text to create their monastic regulations for Sojiji and Eiheiji, respectively. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
04/02/2025 |
Wednesday Sutra Study – Mahaparinibbana SuttaThis Wednesday evening class series looks at sutras. The Active Dharma Rain Teachers present some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there is a lot of variety. At that, it is only a taste of each sutra and a small sample of all of the sutras out there. The hope is to get into some depth and have some good discussion and an enhanced understanding of the richness of the teachings in Buddhism. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
03/30/2025 |
Are There Stages of Faith in Practice?We approach and experience faith, practice, and understanding in several fundamental ways over time. This talk looks at the meaning of Buddhist faith and our stages of experience. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
03/26/2025 |
Wednesday Evening Sutra Study – Avatamsaka SutraThis Wednesday evening class series looks at sutras. The Active Dharma Rain Teachers present some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there is a lot of variety. At that, it is only a taste of each sutra and a small sample of all of the sutras out there. The hope is to get into some depth and have some good discussion and an enhanced understanding of the richness of the teachings in Buddhism. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Genko Rainwater | ||
03/23/2025 |
Buddha Faces AngulimalaIn this tale from the Middle Length Discourses, Buddha meets a notorious figure on the road. His great compassion and equanimous presence allows them to have a meaningful exchange. Leaving behind his destructive path, Angulimala turns his life upside down and follows the Buddha. In this talk Flying Fish explores several aspects of our spiritual life that this story embodies. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Flying Fish Murphy | ||
03/19/2025 |
Wednesday Evening Sutra Study – Diamond SutraThis Wednesday evening class series looks at sutras. The Active Dharma Rain Teachers present some of their favorite teachings from the sutras, so there is a lot of variety. At that, it is only a taste of each sutra and a small sample of all of the sutras out there. The hope is to get into some depth and have some good discussion and an enhanced understanding of the richness of the teachings in Buddhism. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Flying Fish Murphy | ||
03/16/2025 |
MeditationCategories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
03/12/2025 |
Sutra Study – LankavataraKakumyo leads a Wednesday night class on the Lankavatara Sutra. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
03/02/2025 |
Dharma Talk by KakumyoKakumyo references the Samaññaphala Sutta to talk about benefits of practice. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
02/26/2025 |
Precepts Wednesday ClassThis class is about the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, the ethical guidelines of Zen practice. The class prepares those who wish to take Jukai in March, as well as allowing everyone to explore how to work with these in everyday life. This year’s preceptor is Gyoshi. Categories: Wednesday Classes |
Zonnyo Riger, Mike Gyoshi Kaplan | ||
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