Listen to dharma talks from the teachers and guest teachers of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Buddhist teachings are woven into topics such as contemplative care, engaged Buddhism, social change, meditation and stillness, dealing with addiction, being with suffering, and the arts and challenges of care for the self and others.
“Compassion only really happens in community.” – Koshin How does the nobility of our imperfection become a place of deep connection? In this dharma talk from the opening night of the Contemplative Care Retreat, Koshin Sensei introduces us to the Six Paramitas, often called the ‘six...
Published 10/03/24
“Moments in extremis point us to what is important, what is real.” – Koshin How do you come know who you really are and what you truly care about? Opportunities to learn are constant. In this recent dharma talk, Koshin Sensei speaks to us from within the waning moments of an unpleasant...
Published 09/25/24
“If the duality of good and bad is broken through, then there is real good.” – Harada Roshi Aphids, flies, worms, tigers, all living beings move away from discomfort. “Most of us spend most of our time sealing ourselves off from real connection,” Koshin Sensei observes. What Shakyamuni Buddha...
Published 09/18/24