This teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 17, 2023. This talk was given as part of monthly sesshin. In it, Rinsen Roshi teaches on retreat practice as meeting the moment and not leaving a trace. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 31, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Heikiganroku) Case 62 – Master Yunmen’s “Within there is a Jewel”, and of being intimate with every dharma as it arises.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 28, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the discovering the masks we use to hide ourselves. He explores the importance of the Precepts as a tool and a focus to expose our true face - our Buddha Nature.  If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 20, 2023. Rinsen Roshi discusses Dogen's Instruction for Householder Zen Training, focusing on the many themes embedded in the story of householder Jian's awakening under his teacher Master Tang. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 14, 2023. In this talk Sensei continues exploring Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training with a discussion of the importance of studying with a dharma teacher. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 7, 2023. In this talk Roshi and Sensei discuss the Buddha’s birth and our connection to the entire universe.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 30, 2023. In this talk Roshi continues exploration of Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training and talks about what our makes our practice work and keeping alive.    If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 22, 2023. Rinsen Roshi discusses the Blue Cliff Record Case 61, Fengxue's "One Atom of Dust." If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 14, 2023. In this talk Roshi and Sensei continue exploration of Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training.    If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Dharma Talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 9, 2023. In this talk Roshi and Sensei begin exploring Dogen’s Instructions for Householder Zen training with a discussion of the importance of finding a true teacher.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

 This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 1, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku) Case 60 – the true realization of Buddha nature, and understanding the non-dual nature of our realities.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 19, 2023. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses the importance of trusting yourself while also being willing to interrogate your opinions and learn from the wisdom of the lineage and the sangha. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 5th, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses Dogen's Genjokoan--zen and the creative process (in tribute to Buddhist jazz musician Wayne Shorter). If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 1, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku) Case 57 – Joshu’s “Nondiscrimination”, and the meaning of not picking and choosing.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 25, 2023. In this talk Rinsen Roshi explores the Gateless Gate (Mumonkan) Case 12 – Ruiyen Calls “Master”, and speaks on the business of mastering the self and about freedom.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 8th, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 7th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Wash Your Bowls. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of Reverend Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.

This dharma talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 24, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses chapter eighty of Zen Flesh, Zen Bones: The Real Miracle.  When we feel hungry, we eat.  When we feel thirst, we drink. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

 This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 26, 2022 as part of the third Fall Ango Workshop. This workshop is a continuation of the Stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 26 of this talk series the Reverends conclude discussion of generating love and compassion.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part...

 This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 26, 2022 as part of the third Fall Ango Workshop. This workshop is a continuation of the Stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 25 of this talk series Rinsen discusses generating love and compassion.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.   Part of the Stages of...

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 29, 2022 as part of the second Fall Ango Workshop. This workshop is a continuation of the Stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 24 of this talk series the Reverends conclude discussion of the Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit...

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 29, 2022 as part of the second Fall Ango Workshop. This workshop is a continuation of the Stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 23 of this talk series the Reverends continue discussing the Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit...

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 1, 2022 as part of the first Fall Ango Workshop. This workshop is a continuation of the Stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 22 of this talk series the Reverends continue discussing the Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit...

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 1, 2022 as part of the first Fall Ango Workshop. This workshop is a continuation of the Stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 21 of this talk series the Reverends begin discussing the Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit...

This talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi as part of a distance members zoom meeting on November 20, 2022. In this talk Roshi discusses self-discipline, the I Ching, developing character, caretaking and the home altar, rebirth, holidays, meeting the moment where you are, and reflections on solitude.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org   Part of the...