Trying to be perfect backfires and cuts us off from life. Openness and willingness is a better way. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Blue Cliff Record #11: “Obaku’s ‘Mash Eaters'”
What is a Zen teacher? What can a Zen teacher give you? This commentary was given on the day after her Zen teacher sanctioning ceremony. It includes a succinct introduction to koans and koan practice. Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript
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Sesshin Encouragement
Three encouragement talks given by Roshi Philip Kapleau during a 1975 sesshin, accompanied by comments from his successor, Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Presented in honor of Founder’s Day—Roshi Kapleau’s birthday. Talk by Roshi Philip Kapleau. Automated Transcript
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Unselfing
Forgetting the self and awakening to the “world of ten thousand things.” Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript
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Shoyoroku #20: Dizang’s “Most Intimate”
July 2025 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript
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Dharma talks by senior teachers, including Sensei John Pulleyn, Sensei Donna Kowal, and Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. The Rochester Zen Center was founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of 20th century Zen classic, The Three Pillars of Zen.
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