New podcasts every Tues, Thurs and Sat. Here you can find talks from various teachers involved with the Zen Community of Oregon. We share talks from our retreats, as well as our different weekly offerings between Great Vow Zen Monastery and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. Zen Community of Oregon's purpose is to express and make accessible the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings, as transmitted through an authentic, historical lineage. To support and maintain Zen Buddhist practice in ...
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Rinzan Pechovnik is the head priest and primary teacher at No-Rank Zendo, a Rinzai Zen Buddhist Community in Portland, Oregon. His Dharma talks explore various aspects of Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice, spirituality and religion. He emphasizes practice as a means to develop and cultivate a tender open-heartedness that allows a deep engagement with a troubled world. http://www.norankzendo.org
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A Zen of Thinking Pt.1 - Imagining Intricacy - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
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Jogen's talk during the Wednesday night sit at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. Topics touched on in this episode include: what to do about the frustrating shift from open-hearted, naked awareness to our encultured, dualistic way of thinking/being when we're off of our meditation cushions ? The mind likes to reduce things to a single cau…
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The Benefits of A Beginner's Mind - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher
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In this podcast Kodo discusses the benefits of functioning in our daily lives with a beginners mind. Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 07/09/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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The Mystery Of Zen Practice - Hogen Bays, Roshi
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Hogen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2020 Great Vow Zen Monastery December 2020 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Sun Face Buddha, Moon Face Buddha - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei Monday Evening Online Heart of Wisdom Talk May 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Is This A Good Day or A Bad Day? - Chozen Bays, Roshi
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Chozen Bays, Roshi Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 6/30/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Engaged Buddhism: Appropriate Response - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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A talk on appropriate response in a series of talks on engaged buddhism given by Kisei, Sensei in her weekly online sit with Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Buddha's Rollercoaster- Upheavals In Meditation Practice - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
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Sunday Program on June 23, 2024. A talk from Jogen, Sensei given to the public, but focused towards the residents at Great Vow Zen Monastery. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei - online dharma talk with Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on April 22, 2024. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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A conversation with Kodo Conover, talking a bit about her life story, her path of practice and her relationship to ZCO. This conversation took place on June 7, 2024. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Living Our Life As Zen Training pt.2 - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
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Jogen Salzberg, Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR on May 15, 2024. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Living Our Life As Zen Training - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
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Jogen Salzberg, Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR on May 8, 2024. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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In this Teisho, given on April 21st, 2024, Rinzan Osho examines case 26 of the Hekiganroku: Hyakujo Sits on the Great Sublimne Peak. Zen often seems like a practice of quietude, but the peak is abustle with life. What is it to be alone on it?By Rinzan Pechovnik
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Gen X Conference and The Precepts - Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
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09/09/2024 Sunday Program Talk following the Gen X Buddhist Teachers Sangha annual meeting at Great Vow. ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Within Darkness There is Light - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Dharma talk by Kisei Costenbader, Sensei during an online program in May 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Taming the Ox - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Dharma Talk by Kisei Costenbader, Sensei from an online program in May 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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How To Have A Settled Heart - Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
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06/02/2024 Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher during the Sunday Program Talk at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Ancestors Sesshin Closing Talk - Kisei, Sensei and Bansho, Zen Teacher
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei and Patrick Bansho Green on 05/19/2024 Closing talk of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Living At A Distance - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/18/2024 Talk 5 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Not Knowing Is Most Intimate- Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
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Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher on 05/17/2024 Talk 4 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Hekiganroku: The Master of Rengehō's Staff
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In this Teisho, given on April 18th, 2024, the sixth day of No-Rank Zendo's Spring Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case 25 of theHekiganroku: The Master of Rengehō's Staff. Spiritul practice asks us to be our best selves. So what use is so-called "enlightenment?" Though we can see into the deep nature of our existance, how do we carry it forth?…
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What Is the Purpose of Your Pilgrimage? - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/26/2024 Sunday Program at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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No Cold or Heat - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/16/2024 Talk 3 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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The Messiness of Being Human - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
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Bansho Green, Zen Teacher- 05/21-2024 - Talk 2 of Ancestors Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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The Road of Buddha Ancestors - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/14/2024 Talk 1 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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What is This Moment Asking of You- Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
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Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher Sounds Sesshin Great Vow Zen Monastery 3/17/22 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Vast is the Robe of Liberation - Chozen Bays, Roshi
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Chozen Bays, Roshi Sunday Morning Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 03/27/2022 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Jogen Salzberg, Sensei The Phoenix of True Nature Sesshin 2021 Great Vow Zen Monastery 02/18/21 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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All Life is Inter-Related - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei Sunday Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 01/17/21 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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The Dharma Is Not Objective - Hogen Bays, Roshi
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Hogen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/05/22 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Lama Lekshe Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 5/05/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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In this Teisho, given on April 7th, 2024, the third day of Chobo-ji's Spring Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case 20 of the Hekiganroku: Ryuge asks Suibi and Rinzai. What is the meaning of life. From one perspective, we can find no meaning ... yet what is it that speaks to us of the profound meaning-fullness of life.…
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Chozen, Roshi in 1983 at ZCLA - Confidence in Dharma
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In Celebration of our 500th episode on the ZCO Podcast, here is a talk given by Chozen, Roshi in 1983 at ZCLA on Confidence in Dharma. Thank you for listening! ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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From 2008, Choice and Commitment - Hogen Bays, Roshi
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Hogen Bays, Roshi Great Vow Zen Monastery 2008 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Having Fidelity With Your Practice - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
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Jogen Salzberg, Sensei Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 04/28/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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You Be and Un-be Flow - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
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Jogen Salzberg, Sensei March 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Tilopa's Six Nails - Soten Lynch, Dharma Holder
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Soten Lynch, Dharma Holder April Sesshin 2024 Talk 4 Great Vow Zen Monastery 04/19/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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A Life of Dharma - Soten Lynch, Dharma Holder
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Soten Lynch, Dharma Holder April Sesshin 2024 Talk 2 Great Vow Zen Monastery 04/17/24 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Lama Lekshe King Tamang When Bad News is Good News: Nurturing the Heart of Fearlessness Great Vow Zen Monastery 2/5/22 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Entering The Great Dream: How Dreams Become Vows - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
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Kisei Costenbader, Sensei Sunday Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 04/23/23 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Comments on The Platform Sutra - Hogen Bays, Roshi
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Hogen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2023 Talk 6 Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/09/2023 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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Particle After Particle - Chozen Bays, Roshi
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Chozen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2023 Talk 4 Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/07/2023 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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There Is No Separation - Hogen Bays, Roshi
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Hogen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2023 Talk 3 Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/06/2023 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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In this Teisho, given on March 25th, 2024, the third day of Chobo-ji's Spring Sesshin, Rinzan Osho examines case 18 of the Hekiganroku: Emperor Shukusō Asks About the Style of the Pagoda. In Zen, it is said that we must die to be free. What is it to die? What remains when we do die? What is it to let life spring forth from this great wellspring and…
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Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2023 Talk 1 Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/04/2023 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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The Beginner's Mind - Shonin Ashton, Dharma Holder
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Shonin Ashton, Dharma Holder Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 03/03/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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The Blessings of Getting COVID - Anusha Enryu, Dharma Holder
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Anusha Enryu, Dharma Holder Sound Sesshin 2024 Talk 8 Great Vow Zen Monastery 03/23/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★By Zen Community of Oregon
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