Lectures, talks, and classes on Zen Buddhism from Shogakuji Temple, Berkeley Zen Center, in Berkeley, California, USA.
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Ordinary Mind Zendo's podcast will play Dharma talks from Zen teacher and psychoanalyst Barry Magid. Barry Magid is a Dharma heir of Charlotte Joko Beck. These talks address a psychologically minded Zen practice adapted to the needs of American students practicing in the context of their everyday lives. Though much of the material here is specific to Zen practice, non Zen folk will find it interesting as well, as it addresses issues of our shared humanity. New episodes will generally be uplo ...
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The Ordinary Mind Zen School Sydney podcast consists of Dharma talks given by Geoff Dawson.
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From Australian Zen teacher Dr Andrew Tootell.
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Dharma Talks at the Ordinary Zen Sangha, a Zen Meditation Practice Center located in Sarasota, Florida. Please help us if you can. Our programs and events are only made possible by donations from our supporting members. Donations Link... Thank you for listening, Will Rauschenberger, Abbot
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The Zen Group of Western Australia was founded in 1983 and is affiliated with the Diamond Sangha. Talks by our Zen teachers and Sangha-members can be found here. If you are curious about the Zen Group be sure to visit our home page in the first link below. If you find the podcast useful and would like to help support the recording of these talks please consider making a donation by following the second link and filling out the form.
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At Home in the Muddy Water by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, June 13th 2024 by Karen Decotis.By Karen Decotis
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By Barry Magid
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By Barry Magid
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In this sixth episode in the series Indian Buddhist Philosophy: Progressive Stages of Insight into Emptiness, Sono discusses the Two Truths of Nagarjuna, the important insight into the “emptiness” of emptiness and how these philosophical insights shape how we practice.By Andrew Tootell
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 22nd 2024 by Susan Moon.By Susan Moon
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 15th 2024 by Susan Marvin.By Susan Marvin
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, June 14th 2024 by Karen Sundheim.By Karen Sundheim
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By Barry Magid
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Altered States of Consciousness? by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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Meditation: A Still Forest Pool, by Shinsho
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Meditation: A Still Forest Pool, by Shinsho by Andrew TootellBy Andrew Tootell
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Zen Buddhism can be understood as a form of performance art.In this recording, Sono performs the song by the 17th century monk Hakuin, called “Song of Zazen”.By Andrew Tootell
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 8th 2024 by Ellen Webb.By Ellen Webb
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 19: Ordinary Mind is the Tao (7 March)
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 19: Ordinary Mind is the Tao (7 March) by The Zen Group of Western AustraliaBy The Zen Group of Western Australia
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 18: Dongshan's 3 pounds of flax (6 March)
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 18: Dongshan's 3 pounds of flax (6 March) by The Zen Group of Western AustraliaBy The Zen Group of Western Australia
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 17: The national teacher's 3 calls (5 March)
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Wumenguan case 17: The national teacher's 3 calls (5 March) by The Zen Group of Western AustraliaBy The Zen Group of Western Australia
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Who Am I? A teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (4 March)
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2023 Bunuru sesshin - Who Am I? A teisho by Mari Rhydwen Roshi (4 March) by The Zen Group of Western AustraliaBy The Zen Group of Western Australia
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Zen Peacemakers by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 1st 2024 by Hozan Alan Senauke.By Hozan Alan Senauke
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Class led by Carol Paul and Ellen Webb.By Carol Paul
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By Barry Magid
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A Zen Perspective on Karma by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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Episode 230: Chewing Without Chewing Anything
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Leap directly to the Tathagata’s realm. Chew without chewing anything, walk without walking anywhere.
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“Educating the Heart” by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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What does it mean to be a social activist?, by Louise Shinsho Cranny
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How does our practice help with this work?When we come from love rather than anger and fear, without creating enemies, we avoid anxiety and burnout. We can rely on our zazen practice to step back and see clearly with a compassionate lens. Together with the fundamental truths of Buddhism, this allows us then to step up and into wise action as is req…
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By Barry Magid
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In this talk I discuss socially engaged Buddhism and how the paths of personal and social transformation are interdependent.As David Loy states: ‘Engagement in the world is how our individual awakening blossoms, and how contemplative practices such as meditation ground our activism, transforming it into a spiritual path”.…
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The Absolute Nature of Emotions by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 18th 2024 by Gerry Oliva.By Gerry Oliva
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 18th 2024 by Mary Duryee.By Mary Duryee
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PRACTICE PERIOD CLASS 2 OF 4: SEEING ONE THING THROUGH
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, May 16th 2024 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.By Ryushin Andrea Thach
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Exploring an exchange between two Zen Masters. From 208 Kongans – compiled by Chong An Sunim, Original Light Zen Temple.
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No Gain and Maturing in the Practice by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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By Barry Magid
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In this meditation we contemplate the question: Why do you sit?Like a Koan there is no right answer. Are we “Performing our vows”?“Renewing our commitment”? “Embodying the practice principles?” What kind of engagement with life is Zazen? The practice of nonseparation?The practice of leaving everything alone? Nonthinking is a kind of letting be – le…
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The Liberatory potential of the Emptiness Teachings
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In this lecture/discussion, Sono explains the concept of dependent arising in Buddhism, emphasizing that things only exist conventionally and do not have inherent existence. This idea, also known as emptiness, was clarified as the absence of something rather than the presence of something else. Sono further discussed how this concept relates to the…
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Harmonizing Breath, Body, and Mind: Zazen in Daily Life
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 11th 2024 by Judy Fleischman.By Judy Fleischman
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Practice Period Class1 of 4: Seeing One Thing Through
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, May 10th 2024 by Gerry Oliva.By Gerry Oliva
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By Barry Magid
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Humiliation and Violence by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 4th 2024 by Carol Paul.By Carol Paul
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Episode 228: Awareness Practice, getting to know ourselves
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Conceptualization perpetuates suffering.
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By Barry Magid
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The Inner War by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 27th 2024 by Susan Marvin.By Susan Marvin
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By Barry Magid
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Friendship by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 20th 2024 by Mary Mocine.By Mary Mocine
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Sesshin Day 5 - Three Teachings for Everyday Life
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Sesshin Day 5 - Three Teachings for Everyday Life by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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Sesshin Day 4: Death Meditations by Ordinary Mind Zen SchoolBy Ordinary Mind Zen School
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