Village Zendo Talks

Roshi tells an old ghost/miracle story about the Diamond Sutra and relates it to our own way of bringing the sutra directly into our lives.

Ryotan Sensei teaches on meditation, its quality of aliveness.

Roshi reminds of the liberative elements in section 7 and 8 of the Diamond Sutra.

Roshi speaks of the sixth section of the Diamond Sutra, and its evocation of the roots of goodness.

Roshi begins the first Fusatsu of the year, bringing Not Killing alive today.

Sensei gave this talk at the Zazenkai on January 15, 2014.

Roshi offers remarks on the qualities of a Bodhisattva that Dr. King embodied, and how his Christianity parallels the teaching in Section Five of the Diamond Sutra.

“The Tathagata has described it as an absence. That is why it is called a ‘personal presence.’ For it is not a presence” Sensei talks about how our enchantment with form leads us to limiting conclusions.

Roshi engages the sutra’s teachings on dana paramita, giving when there is no gift, no giver, no given to.

Roshi offers a few words on Fusatsu at the end of the Diamond Sutra Retreat

In the last talk of sesshin, Ryotan describes our drunkeness when we see clearly.

Eisho Hoshi offers her experience of the Diamond Sutra

Myoko Sensei tells of her own insight to the Diamond Sutra, and the importance of wisdom along with precept and samadhi.

Shinryu offers insights into the sutra including ‘dim sum.’

Joshin Sensei explores how creating a Buddha Field means letting go control.