Daido Roshi points to the reality that each of us is continually giving, and continually receiving. When we give selflessly, and receive with an open mind and heart, the true harmony of all things manifests. This talk by Abbot John Daido Loori, Roshi – True Dharma Eye, Case 56, Guishan’s Gift, was given at Zen Mountain Monastery in July 2007. To purchase this or other talks, visit the monastery store at http://www.dharma.net/monstore/ . © Dharma CommunicationsFile Download (38:00 min / 9 MB)

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Through practice, we learn to cultivate the patience and perserverance we need to truly transform our lives. In this talk, Shugen Sensei teaches that the road ahead may be long and difficult, but the journey itself is fulfilling. This talk by Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Sensei – The Blue Cliff Record, Case 38, “Furong’s Workings of the Iron Ox.”, was given at Zen Mountain Monastery in August 2005. To purchase this or other talks, visit the monastery store at http://www.dharma.net/monstore/ . © Dharma CommunicationsFile Download (50:43 min / 13 MB)

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If we’re living our lives preoccupied about what others think of us, whether they approve of us or not, then we’re missing the wonderous truth of who we really are. When we study our minds deeply, we can discover a profound, unshakable trust in ourselves—a trust that transforms our very lives. This discourse, Yantou’s Two Disapprovals, True Dharma Eye, Case 273, was given at Zen Mountain Monastery in February of 2002 by John Daido Loori, Roshi, the abbot and founder of Zen Mountain Monastery. It was recorded live at Zen Mountain Monastery. (c) 2002 Dharma Communications. This talk and others are available for purchase online at the Monastery Store, www.dharma.net/monstore.File Download (38:27 min / 9 MB)

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The discipline and formality of Zen training can be both an obstacle and a refuge for us, depending on how we appreciate them. In this talk, “Transcendental Discipline” Ryushin Sensei examines the role of discipline as a necessary part of our spiritual journey— just as we may seek out the discipline of a coach or trainer if we want to improve our tennis game, if we want to wake up to our true nature, we also need someone pushing us to fulfill our true potential. Konrad Ryushin Marchaj Sensei, is a resident teacher and Vice-Abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery. This live and unedited talk, Transcendental Discipline, was recorded at Zen Mountain Monastery and selected from our 2008 audio library. To purchase this or other talks, visit the Monastery Store at “http://www.dharma.net/monstore” mro.org. You’re listening to WZEN.org, music and talk to enliven the mind and heart. © Dharma CommunicationsFile Download (38:57 min / 9 MB)

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This talk was given by John Daido Loori, Roshi, the abbot and founder of Zen Mountain Monastery. It was recorded live at Zen Mountain Monastery. (c) 2006 Dharma Communications. This talk and others are available for purchase online at the Monastery Store, www.dharma.net/monstore. Abbot John Daido Loori, Roshi – True Dharma Eye, Case 81, “Yunmen’s Everyone’s Light ”. When the Buddha realized his true nature, he saw that he was not separate from anything else—that his body and mind were the very universe itself. In this talk, Daido Roshi encourages us to practice diligently and discover this unity for ourselves. This discourse was given at Zen Mountain Monastery in November 2006. True Dharma Eye: Master Dogen’s Three Hundred Koans is a complete, modern English version of Master Dogen’s Three Hundred Koan Shobogenzo translated by Kazuaki Tanahashi and Daido Roshi. This important collection is accompanied by Roshi’s commentary, capping verse, and footnotes.File Download (35:33 min / 8 MB)

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This talk was recorded live at Zen Center of New York City in 2005. This and other talks are available for purchase online at www.dharma.net/monstore © Dharma CommunicationsFile Download (25:36 min / 8 MB)

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This talk was given by John Daido Loori, Roshi, the abbot and founder of Zen Mountain Monastery. It was recorded live at Zen Mountain Monastery. (c) 2004 Dharma Communications. This talk and others are available for purchase online at the Monastery Store, www.dharma.net/monstore.File Download (43:19 min / 10 MB)

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This talk was recorded live at Zen Mountain Monastery in 2008. This and other talks are available for purchase online at www.dharma.net/monstore © Dharma CommunicationsFile Download (40:00 min / 9 MB)

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This talk was given by John Daido Loori, Roshi, the abbot and founder of Zen Mountain Monastery. It was recorded live at Zen Mountain Monastery. (c) 2004 Dharma Communications. This talk and others are available for purchase online at the Monastery Store, www.dharma.net/monstore. File Download (46:52 min / 11 MB)

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This talk was recorded live at Zen Mountain Monstery in 2007. This and other talks are available for purchase online at www.dharma.net/monstore © Dharma Communications File Download (42:41 min / 10 MB)

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