04/02/2025, So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson, dharma talk at City Center.
So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson examines the rich intersection between Zen practice and artistic expression—not as a pursuit of perfection, but as a way to return to our true nature.
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32:40
Nothing in the Entire Universe Is Hidden
03/29/2025, Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center.
Abiding Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel explores how the spirit of Dogen’s “Tenzo Kyokun” extends beyond sesshin, inviting us to discover how zazen mind manifests in our homes and workplaces.
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40:54
Be a Caretaker
03/28/2025, Doshin Dan Gudgel, dharma talk at City Center.
Doshin Dan Gudgel explores the idea of a ‘caretaker’ as it relates to the Parental Mind that Dogen encourages in his Tenzo Kyokun text.
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34:00
What is the Shape of My Mind?
03/22/2025, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. Onryu Mary Stares speaks about Eihei Dogen Zenji’s text “Tenzo Kyokun (Instruction to the Cook)” as part of the March 2025 intensive focus on kitchen practice.
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41:53
Rolling Up Your Sleeves
03/19/2025, Judith Keenan, dharma talk at City Center.
Judith Keenan explores the relationship between temple kitchen work and other types of work practice, and presents a short video interview with Sojun Mel Weitsman.