Best SokukoJi Buddhist Community Podcasts (2024)

Whatever arises in your life, in your mind and in your relationships, receive that. It’s so important, but we miss it by the impulsive reaction to the perception. As soon as the leading edge of the negativity shows up, do nothing with it. It might just fall apart without your participation.https://youtu.be/D9H05PZhBFo…

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The Buddha's Life - Basic Buddhist Teachings with Chiezan - 05-24-24 - sokukoji.org 39:24

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We take for granted the life of the buddha. We have to acknowledge that there are not many ways to verify the accuracy of the story, and there are also many iterations of how the buddha has been presented over time.https://youtu.be/pPDsx0TCcJYBy Sokuzan

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The Predicament Of Depression - 05-22-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org 1:04:20

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https://youtu.be/Xw1Xd20jAy0The emotional dynamic that shows up as negative or useless feelings that we call depression can mean completely different things to people. You may need a psychiatrist or a therapist. It could also, possibly, be addressed by sitting down, holding still and watching the mind is doing.…

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Enlightened Outflows - 05-19-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org 1:03:27

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Enlightened means awake or realized. An outflow is usually seen as something negative that happens when we react to something we don’t like with anger and blame because all we see is the simple cause and effect. Don’t do anything unless you have to. You’re going to have to train your mind to see this.https://youtu.be/tsUJYW8l_Os…

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Questions From Sangha - Basic Buddhist Teachings with Sokuzan - 05-17-24 - sokukoji.org 1:05:17

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What is the universality of the guru? First you need a living teacher who inspires you. They introduce you to your world, the one you’ve been covering up with your ideas, opinions, your hope and fear, etc.. If you’re able to do that then everything becomes your teacher.https://youtu.be/A2um5JkHYTQBy Sokuzan

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Strict Solitary Retreat - 05-15-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org 1:09:06

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Sokuzan was introduced to this practice in 1974 by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche starting with a 10 day solitary retreat. We continue this tradition for varying lengths of time as an opportunity to look at our mind without interruptions.https://youtu.be/f5wdiZs7KHMBy Sokuzan

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Return To Stillness - 05-12-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org 58:42

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When we return to stillness, we see how crowded the whole thing is and how the mind is overflowing with subconscious gossip. Just watch the thoughts come and go. A willingness to not know is the space that shows up around the thoughts.https://youtu.be/M7uHfNSwKZYBy Sokuzan

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The Three Jewels - Basic Buddhist Teachings with Chiezan - 05-10-24 - sokukoji.org 42:53

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We take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. The emphasis in this talk is on the Buddha; relating to a teacher. Buddha represents the immediate, living quality of awakening. It’s not something unique, but something universal. Every form is the body of Buddha.https://youtu.be/kE3G5yrSTysBy Sokuzan

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The Deep Fake - 05-08-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org 58:11

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There is a deep cluster of lies that support an artificial self. Just receive whatever arises without comment. Whatever occurs needs to be seen. You can’t see all of it, but you can see the leading edge - you have to see it yourself.https://youtu.be/_ROrpU1jeEoBy Sokuzan

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