The Basis of Sickness
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
This Dharma Discourse was given by Rev Rinsen Roshi during Fall Ango of 2025. In this discourse, Rinsen Roshi discusses the Vimalakirti Sutra and asks "What is the basis of sickness?". The discourse discusses how true sickness, the samsaric suffering, shows up in lives. Roshi discuess this along side the Fall Ango theme of the Lotus in the Fire.
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Pulling The Thread Of Sesshin
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
This Dharma Discourse was given by Rev Rinsen Roshi during Fall Ango of 2025. In this discourse, Rinsen Roshi discusses the Vimalakirti Sutra and asks "Why are you here?". The discourse discusses how a practioner can pull the thread of sesshin into their daily life.
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Vimalakirti Sutra Chapter 7: The Goddess
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 11, 2025 during monthly sesshin. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses nonduality with Manjushri, who asks: "How should a bodhisattva regard all living beings?" 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.
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Blue Cliff Record Case 52: Chao Chou Lets Asses and Donkeys Cross + Sayings of Layman P'ang
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 08, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi continues her discussion on the 52nd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Chao Chou Lets Asses and Donkeys Cross and provides commentary on The Sayings of Layman P'ang. 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 Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.
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Through fear, Fearlessness
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
This disciple’s dharma talk was given by Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 10, 2025. Rev. Kensei discusses how fear in our lives motivates us and our practice and how we can turn the fear into fearlessness. Rev. Kensei encourages us to face ourself in zazen. 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.
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Great Compassion of the Bodhisattva
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
Continued Dharma discourse on Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Sutra, given by Reverend Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 24, 2025.
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Not Knowing Is Universal Love
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
Dharma discourse given by Reverend Do'on Roshi on Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Sutra.
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A Sense of The Coming Year for 2026 (Abbot's Annual Address)
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
This talk was given by the Rev. Risen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January, 4, 2025. In this first dharma talk of the new year, Risen Roshi gives his annual sense of the year ahead for 2026. 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.
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Blue Cliff Record Case 8 Part 2: Suigan's Eyebrows
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 30, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi continues her discussion on the 8th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Suigan's Eyebrows. 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 Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.
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Blue Cliff Record Case 8: Suigan's Eyebrows
Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast
This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 23, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 8th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Suigan's Eyebrows. 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 Rev. Do'on Roshi's Teisho on the Blue Cliff Record series.
info_outlineThis Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 5, 2023. In this talk Do’on Sensei discusses the 10th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Seizei the Poor.
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Part of Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series.