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Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks
New podcasts every Tues, Thurs and Sat. Here you can find talks from various teachers involved with the Zen Community of Oregon. We share talks from our retreats, as well as our different weekly offerings between Great Vow Zen Monastery and Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. Zen Community of Oregon's purpose is to express and make accessible the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha’s teachings, as transmitted through an authentic, historical lineage. To support and maintain Zen Buddhist practice in…
Episodes
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksLooking Deeper Into Nature - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher
This talk was given on day 4 of Grasses and Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThe Chrysalis of Spiritual Practice - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
This is talk 3 of Grasses and Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Kisei, Sensei uses the process of a monarch butterfly and its life…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksFalling in Love With The Earth - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher
This is the 2nd talk of Grasses And Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Kodo talks about how we were raised and how it effects our…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksCan You Be A Tree? - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
This is the first talk of Grasses and Trees Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksWhat Is The Path Of Zen? - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
This talk was given by Kisei, Sensei on August 11, 2024 for the Great Vow Zen Monastery Sunday Public Program. In this talk she discusses a meeting of Zen…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksA Restless Heart - Hogen Bays, Roshi
This is a talk by Hogen, Roshi from Rohastsu Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery in 2017. The main theme in this talk is the restless heart and its role in our…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksContinuous Practice - Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
This talk is from Great Vow Sunday Program on August 4th 2024, given by resident zen teacher, Jomon Martin. In this talk Jomon discusses continuous practice in…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksWhat is Zen Practice about? - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This talk is by Jogen, Sensei from July Sesshin 202 at Great Vow Zen Monastery , talk 5. In this dharma talk Jogen discusses a bigger view of zen practice and…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksOur Inherent Freedom - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This is talk 4 of July Sesshin 2024 with Jogen, Sensei at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Jogen discusses opening the hand of thought, our own inherent…
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Working with The Inner Critic - Chozen & Hogen Bays, Roshi and Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This talk was given at the end of our summer 2024 inner critic workshop at Great Vow Zen Monastery. Hogen Roshi, Chozen Roshi and Jogen Sensei sit together and…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksZen and Stillness - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
This talk is from July Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery, Day 3. In this talk Jogen discusses immersion in the flow of life, stillness, language and many…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksWithin There Is A Jewel - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
This talk was given during Kisei's Monday evening online sit with Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR in July 2024. Within there is a Jewel: Emplacement…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksTo Be Free With, Not Free From - Jogen Salzeberg, Sensei
This talk is from July Sesshin 2024, day 2 at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Jogen, Sensei discusses the goal of practice as being free with all of the…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksNo One Said This Would Be Easy - Myoyu Voekel, Novice Priest
This is the first talk of the July 2024 Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery. In this talk Myoyu discusses our relationship to the weather as we practice, and…
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The World Needs More Listeners - Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
This is a repost from 2022: Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher Sounds Sesshin 2022 Great Vow Zen Monastery 3/19/22
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Diving Into Impermanence - Chozen Bays, Roshi
Repost from 2023: Chozen Bays, Roshi Sunday Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 09/03/23 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksEngaged Buddhism, World Wound + Tonglen - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
This talk is from Kisei's Monday night online sit through Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple. This includes a dharma talk and then a guided Tonglen meditation toward…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThe Bodhisattva Vow and Collective Liberation - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
This talk is from Kisei's Monday night online sit through Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in late June 2024. When we take thoughts or beliefs as ultimate…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThe Infinite Facets of Our Lives - Hogen Bays, Roshi
This talk is from the Great Vow Sunday Public Program on Sunday July 14th 2024. In this talk Hogen, Roshi discusses the different views one can take in looking…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksChiyono's No Water, No Moon - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
This talk is from Kisei's Monday evening online sit through Heart of Wisdom in late June 2024. With this and that I tried to keep the bucket together, and then…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksA Zen of Thinking Pt. 2 - Undoing The Dehumanizing Function - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
A continuation of our last episode with Jogen discussing his "Thinking Zen". Dharma talk given at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple during the Wednesday night sit…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksA Zen of Thinking Pt.1 - Imagining Intricacy - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Jogen's talk during the Wednesday night sit at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR. Topics touched on in this episode include: what to do about the…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThe Benefits of A Beginner's Mind - Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher
In this podcast Kodo discusses the benefits of functioning in our daily lives with a beginners mind. Kodo Conover, Zen Teacher Sunday Public Program Great Vow…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThe Mystery Of Zen Practice - Hogen Bays, Roshi
Hogen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2020 Great Vow Zen Monastery December 2020 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksSun Face Buddha, Moon Face Buddha - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei Monday Evening Online Heart of Wisdom Talk May 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksIs This A Good Day or A Bad Day? - Chozen Bays, Roshi
Chozen Bays, Roshi Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 6/30/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksEngaged Buddhism: Appropriate Response - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
A talk on appropriate response in a series of talks on engaged buddhism given by Kisei, Sensei in her weekly online sit with Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple ★…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksBuddha's Rollercoaster- Upheavals In Meditation Practice - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Sunday Program on June 23, 2024. A talk from Jogen, Sensei given to the public, but focused towards the residents at Great Vow Zen Monastery. ★ Support this…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksInterbeing - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei - online dharma talk with Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple on April 22, 2024. ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThe Path: Kodo Conover
A conversation with Kodo Conover, talking a bit about her life story, her path of practice and her relationship to ZCO. This conversation took place on June 7…
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksLiving Our Life As Zen Training pt.2 - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Jogen Salzberg, Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR on May 15, 2024. ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksLiving Our Life As Zen Training - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Jogen Salzberg, Sensei at Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR on May 8, 2024. ★ Support this podcast ★
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Gen X Conference and The Precepts - Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
09/09/2024 Sunday Program Talk following the Gen X Buddhist Teachers Sangha annual meeting at Great Vow. ★ Support this podcast ★
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Within Darkness There is Light - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Dharma talk by Kisei Costenbader, Sensei during an online program in May 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Taming the Ox - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Dharma Talk by Kisei Costenbader, Sensei from an online program in May 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
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How To Have A Settled Heart - Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
06/02/2024 Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher during the Sunday Program Talk at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★
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Ancestors Sesshin Closing Talk - Kisei, Sensei and Bansho, Zen Teacher
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei and Patrick Bansho Green on 05/19/2024 Closing talk of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★
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Living At A Distance - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/18/2024 Talk 5 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★
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Not Knowing Is Most Intimate- Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Patrick Bansho Green, Zen Teacher on 05/17/2024 Talk 4 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★
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What Is the Purpose of Your Pilgrimage? - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/26/2024 Sunday Program at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★
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No Cold or Heat - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/16/2024 Talk 3 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★
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The Messiness of Being Human - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Bansho Green, Zen Teacher- 05/21-2024 - Talk 2 of Ancestors Sesshin 2024 at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★
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The Road of Buddha Ancestors - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei 05/14/2024 Talk 1 of Ancestors Sesshin at Great Vow Zen Monastery ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksWhat is This Moment Asking of You- Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher
Laura Jomon Martin, Zen Teacher Sounds Sesshin Great Vow Zen Monastery 3/17/22 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksVast is the Robe of Liberation - Chozen Bays, Roshi
Chozen Bays, Roshi Sunday Morning Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 03/27/2022 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksLove and Death - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Jogen Salzberg, Sensei The Phoenix of True Nature Sesshin 2021 Great Vow Zen Monastery 02/18/21 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksAll Life is Inter-Related - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei Sunday Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 01/17/21 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThe Dharma Is Not Objective - Hogen Bays, Roshi
Hogen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/05/22 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Meditation and Tonglen - Lama Lekshe
Lama Lekshe Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 5/05/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Chozen, Roshi in 1983 at ZCLA - Confidence in Dharma
In Celebration of our 500th episode on the ZCO Podcast, here is a talk given by Chozen, Roshi in 1983 at ZCLA on Confidence in Dharma. Thank you for listening!…
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From 2008, Choice and Commitment - Hogen Bays, Roshi
Hogen Bays, Roshi Great Vow Zen Monastery 2008 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Having Fidelity With Your Practice - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Jogen Salzberg, Sensei Sunday Public Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 04/28/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
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You Be and Un-be Flow - Jogen Salzberg, Sensei
Jogen Salzberg, Sensei March 2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Tilopa's Six Nails - Soten Lynch, Dharma Holder
Soten Lynch, Dharma Holder April Sesshin 2024 Talk 4 Great Vow Zen Monastery 04/19/2024 ★ Support this podcast ★
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A Life of Dharma - Soten Lynch, Dharma Holder
Soten Lynch, Dharma Holder April Sesshin 2024 Talk 2 Great Vow Zen Monastery 04/17/24 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThe Birthplace of Fear - Lama Lekshe
Lama Lekshe King Tamang When Bad News is Good News: Nurturing the Heart of Fearlessness Great Vow Zen Monastery 2/5/22 ★ Support this podcast ★
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksEntering The Great Dream: How Dreams Become Vows - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei
Kisei Costenbader, Sensei Sunday Program Great Vow Zen Monastery 04/23/23 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Comments on The Platform Sutra - Hogen Bays, Roshi
Hogen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2023 Talk 6 Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/09/2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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Particle After Particle - Chozen Bays, Roshi
Chozen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2023 Talk 4 Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/07/2023 ★ Support this podcast ★
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There Is No Separation - Hogen Bays, Roshi
Hogen Bays, Roshi Rohatsu Sesshin 2023 Talk 3 Great Vow Zen Monastery 12/06/2023 ★ Support this podcast ★