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08/07/2022 |
The Dharma of DesireDesire is one of the root causes of suffering in Buddhism. Using the teaching of the buddha, we will look at how desire entangles us and how to unravel its grip. Releasing our mind and body from the confusion desire creates, we open to wisdom and compassion. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Flying Fish Murphy | ||
07/31/2022 |
ArchetypesSometimes we find ourselves in stereotyped roles with another person, responding to another as though we are parent, child, hero, or villain. Why do enter into archetypal roles and how do we work with these in practice? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
07/24/2022 |
Things I Learned in PrisonRecently over breakfast, several residents expressed interest in learning more about what goes on in our prison groups. The conditions there suggest new and different ways to approach familiar teachings. Genko shares some of the learning/teaching opportunities from Dharma Rain’s prison program. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
07/17/2022 |
Remarkable and UnexpectedKyogen used to quote his teacher, Roshi Kennett, as saying “you chase enlightenment until it catches you.” There is both an active, effortful, element to this phrase as well as an its-not-all-up-to-you-entirely element. What happens when, after throwing ourselves wholeheartedly into practice, something remarkable and unexpected occurs? Categories: Dharma Talks |
Jyoshin Clay | ||
07/10/2022 |
Being ShusoThe shuso role is a visible and important training position at Dharma Rain. Tsuho talks about his experience serving as shuso, how temple roles shape one’s practice, and how our edges find us no matter where we go Categories: Dharma Talks |
Todd Tsuho Sattersten | ||
07/03/2022 |
Reflections and RefractionsKakumyo talks about the endless work of skillfully shifting perspectives in order to meet the world around us with a curiosity, dignity, and joy. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
06/26/2022 |
How to be AloneWe emphasize sangha and the benefits of practicing together. Then we engage in a kind of solitary practice in the same room. We will talk about the differences between being together and being alone, and what ‘alone’ means. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
06/12/2022 |
No Beginning, No EndHow does the vastness of no beginning and no end inspire an intimate heart? Flying Fish gives a talk that explores the relationship between the meaning of these two statements and the implications on our practice and how we meet our daily life. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Flying Fish Murphy | ||
06/05/2022 |
Fitting Zazen into BuddhismSoto Zen’s core practice of just sitting is subtle and profound, and it’s also quite mysterious. It’s usually described via negation or in poetry, which is helpful for some, but not for all. This Sunday, Kakumyo will talk about some of the ways we approach shikan taza and what that may mean for our practice. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
05/29/2022 |
Coping with Tragedy and LossSo much has happened recently. So much tragedy; so much pain. This week Jyoshin brings together threads of Buddhist teachings, practices, and reminders as ways of coping with tragedy and loss. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Jyoshin Clay | ||
05/22/2022 |
Wandering AroundGenko explores the landscape of practice as it unfolds in sometimes unexpected ways. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
05/15/2022 |
Emerging Sangha Leaders student talks.Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
05/08/2022 |
Avatamsaka SutraCategories: Dharma Talks |
Gyokuko Carlson | ||
05/01/2022 |
Being BornShin’yu explores the implications of Wesak. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Shin’yu Vitells | ||
04/24/2022 |
Like a FoolFunction secretly, like a fool? What kind of advice is that? We talk about fools and secrets, and also about that ever-elusive host within the host. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
04/17/2022 |
The Bodhisattva VowsIn this talk we explore together these challenging and powerful vows. We consider the koan nature of these vows and some of the rather different formulations of them. And we’ll look at how these vows might assist you in your practice. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Mike Gyoshi Kaplan | ||
04/03/2022 |
Wisdom FamiliesCategories: Dharma Talks |
Jyoshin Clay | ||
03/27/2022 |
Ordaining to Your LifeFormer abbot Kyogen Carlson explores the essence of Ordination to monastic and lay practitioners. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kyogen Carlson | ||
03/20/2022 |
Currents of SanghaMany are discovering new levels of mask-light, normal activity than they’ve had access to for two years. This creates some interesting dynamics at the temple. Kakumyo discusses some perspectives of how the sangha has changed over the last several years, how to reintegrate back in, lessons learned, and a renewed practice with form as the need to continuously adjust to the pandemic recedes a bit. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
03/13/2022 |
Magic PowerIn the Universal Gateway scripture, we recite a list of miracles made possible by belief in Kanzeon. What is magic in Buddhism? What is power? We will consider a few puzzling stories and what it is possible to know. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
03/06/2022 |
Reflections On Fallow TimeCategories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
02/27/2022 |
Reflections on TimeCategories: Dharma Talks |
Flying Fish Murphy | ||
02/13/2022 |
A Path of CuriosityCategories: Dharma Talks |
Shin’yu Vitells | ||
02/06/2022 |
ContinuityCategories: Dharma Talks |
Jyoshin Clay | ||
01/23/2022 |
What About Kleshas?Categories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
01/16/2022 |
Am I Willing To Change?A talk by Lay Teacher Mike Gyoshi Kaplan on willingness and change, Categories: Dharma Talks |
Mike Gyoshi Kaplan | ||
01/09/2022 |
A New Year’s Wish for EaseA new year. A fresh slate. However, some things still remain with us like stress, worry, and fear. For some, it’s easy to hang on to those feelings and mind states and project them forward into the future. This Sunday, Jyoshin will be looking at what it is to be in non-opposition to the things that worry us. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Jyoshin Clay | ||
01/02/2022 |
Breaking Bad and GoodThis talk is not about the television series “Breaking Bad,” though the title is intriguing, and the show rates some discussion. In Fukanzazengi (“Universally Recommended Instructions for Zazen”), Dogen says “Do not think good or bad, do not judge true or false.” How does this work on a daily basis? Genko takes another look at being an ordinary person, as Jiko put it a few weeks ago, and explores some ways to accomplish this. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Genko Rainwater | ||
12/19/2021 |
Be an Ordinary PersonCategories: Dharma Talks |
Sallie Jiko Tisdale | ||
12/05/2021 |
Fudo Myo-on: The Immovable OneSosetsu gives a student talk on Fudo. Fudo Myo-o is the center object on one of our zendo altars and an icon of importance in our lineage as well as in other sects, particularly Shingon Buddhism. Fudo (or in Sanskrit, Acala) means “immovable” and relates to qualities inherent in us for removing obstacles and finding stillness. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Mark Sosetsu Stauffer | ||
11/28/2021 |
GratitudeCategories: Dharma Talks |
Kakumyo Lowe-Charde | ||
11/21/2021 |
Hand in HandSpiritual companion. What does that phrase mean to you? Friendship? Listening? Closeness? A group of members of Dharma Rain have recently come together to focus on spiritual companionship and being good friends to others at the end of life. Jyoshin speaks about spiritual companionship within sangha connections as well as what this new program is orienting towards and how it hopes to benefit our sangha. Categories: Dharma Talks |
Jyoshin Clay | ||
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