Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

Discourse, Discussion and Culture from the Buddhist Temple of Toledo

Practice With A Clean Spacious Broad Mind - Hongzhi Zhengiue 10/15/2026

Practice With A Clean Spacious Broad Mind - Hongzhi Zhengiue This teisho was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 7, 2026. In this talk Rensen Roshi talks about Buddhist Practice in respect to teachings of Hongzhi Zhengiue. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/43280348

Hongzhi Zhengiue - Being A Strong Plowman 10/08/2026

Hongzhi Zhengiue - Being A Strong Plowman A teisho by the Rev. Do'on Roshi on the text from Hongzhi Zhengiue's teaching of plowing the field of your life and your practice -- the 150,000 acres of your life -- and covering the ground you stand on. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this pod cast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/43194203

When The True Self Accepts Its Function - Hongzhi Zhengiue 10/01/2026

When The True Self Accepts Its Function - Hongzhi Zhengiue This Teisho from the Great Heartland Sangha, given at the Zen Buddhist Temple of Toledo was given by Reverend Shokai on July 10th, 2026. In this Teisho, Reverend Shokai discusses how we can practice revealing our true nature and allow our true self to emerge. This Teisho centers on a poem from Hongzhi Zhengiue - Cultivating The Empty Field. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/43121903

In the Midst of Everything, How Do We Find What Is True? 09/24/2026

In the Midst of Everything, How Do We Find What Is True? How, when we are ultimately alone, do we know ourselves? In the midst of everything, how do we find what is true? And how do we live that way? This teisho was given by the Rev. Kensei Kelly Troyer at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 9, 2026 during July sesshin. In this episode, Kensei reaches teaches from Hongzhi's Cultivating the Empty Field, "A Plowman in the Shining Field," sharing the ungraspable--something to know for ourselves. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/43012593

Hongzhi's Plow the Clouds and Sow the Moon 09/17/2026

Hongzhi's Plow the Clouds and Sow the Moon This teisho was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 8, 2026. In this episode, Rinsen reaches back to Hongzhi's Cultivating the Empty Field to help illuminate these tumultuous times. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/42904972

Where is your hut? 09/03/2026

Where is your hut? This talk was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 25, 2026. In this talk Do'on continues readings from Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/42727200

Master Shitou's Practice Instructions for Ango 09/03/2026

Master Shitou's Practice Instructions for Ango This Dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 18, 2026. In this discourse Rev. Do'on discusses how Chinese Zen master Shitou's poem Song of the Grass-Roof Hermitage provides us with wonderful instructions for practice during Ango. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/42726380

With every step home, where is home? 08/20/2026

With every step home, where is home? This talk was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 7, 2026. In this talk Rensen Roshi describes the “home” that is meant by "Every step is home.” 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/42495075

Letting Emptiness Carry You (BOE Case 57) 08/13/2026

Letting Emptiness Carry You (BOE Case 57) This Teisho from the Great Heartland Sangha, given at the Zen Buddhist Temple of Toledo was given by Do'on Roshi on February 6, 2026. In this Teisho, Do'on Roshi discusses wisdom, concentration, and other paramitas and the fruition of joyfull effort that comes with being held by emptiness. This Teisho lands on Case 57 from the Book of Equanimity - Gonyo's One Thing. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/42418700

Every Step Is Home: Practicing In the Moment Regardless of Circumstances 08/06/2026

Every Step Is Home: Practicing In the Moment Regardless of Circumstances This disciple's dharma talk was given by Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 5, 2026 as part of February sesshin. In this talk Rev. Kensei discusses practicing in the moment as being home. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/42329855

The Preciousness of Keeping Custody of the Mind 07/30/2026

The Preciousness of Keeping Custody of the Mind This Disciple's Dharma Discourse was given by Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 9, 2026 as part of the January sesshin. In this talk Rev. Kensei discusses the importance of stillness and maintaining custody of our mind. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/42113730

Full Contact with the Entire Catastrophe **Room Echo Present** 07/23/2026

Full Contact with the Entire Catastrophe **Room Echo Present** **Room Echo is Present in this podcast due to the way the talk was recorded. Attempts have been made to reduce the impact on the intelligibility of the teaching.** This Disciple’s Dharma Talk was given by the Rev. Shokai at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 1, 2026. In this talk Rev. Shokai discusses how every life event is fertile ground for practice and mindefulness. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/42138265

Home All Around Us 07/16/2026

Home All Around Us This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Do’on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 4, 2026. In this talk Rev. Do’on discusses the true nature of home through the parable of the wealthy man and his poor son from the Lotus Sutra. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41986435

Letting the Weight Settle (BCR Case 98) 07/09/2026

Letting the Weight Settle (BCR Case 98) This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do’on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 21, 2026. In this talk Rev. Do’on expounds upon the value of purposeful, deliberate movement in Zen training through a discussion of walking and kinhin – with a brief elucidation of Blue Cliff Record Case 98, Tempyo’s Two Wrongs. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41914165

Practice Aware 07/02/2026

Practice Aware This Disciples Dharma Talk was given by the Rev. Kaishin at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 11, 2026. In this talk Rev. Kashin discusses what it means to practice while aware. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41855545

Every Step Home 06/25/2026

Every Step Home This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 7, 2026. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the Satipatthana Sutta and its application to our daily life. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41783275

Wisdom And Love As Intentional Practice 06/18/2026

Wisdom And Love As Intentional Practice In this Dharma Discourse, given at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 30th, 2025, Reverend Rinsen Roshi discusses the Heart Sutra and the importance of the intentional practice of wisdom and love. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41688690

Bringing Our Practice Forward In The Fire 06/11/2026

Bringing Our Practice Forward In The Fire This disciple's talk was given by the Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 19th, 2025. In this talk Kensei begings by reflecting on the five remembrances and discusses bringing our practice forward and being the lotus in the fire in the moment. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41578355

Blue Cliff Record Case 80 - Joshu's Newborn Baby 06/04/2026

Blue Cliff Record Case 80 - Joshu's Newborn Baby This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 10th, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi continues her discussion on the 80th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Joshu's Newborn Baby. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41529145

With a heart of Bodhicitta: Making monastaic vows 05/28/2026

With a heart of Bodhicitta: Making monastaic vows This dharma talk was given by Rev. Rensen Roshi, Rev. Do'on Roshi, and Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 28, 2025. In this talk, Rensen Roshi talks about the taking of monastic vows in a modern setting, Revs. Do'on Roshi and Kensei reflect on taking the vows followed by a short Q&A from the community. 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 . /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41442445

Practicing in the Midst of the Storm 05/21/2026

Practicing in the Midst of the Storm This disciple's dharma talk was given by Reverend Shokai at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on December 17, 2025. In this talk Reverend Shokai discusses practicing in the midst of the storm of anxiety, and how experiencing our anxieties and insecurities with equanimity, and even locating difficult emotions in our bodies, can become fertile ground for our liberation. 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 . /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41379295

Being Okay With Thusness, Asking for Help, and Prayer 05/14/2026

Being Okay With Thusness, Asking for Help, and Prayer In this Disciple's Dharma Talk given on December 12, 2025, Reverend Kensei speaks to the necessity and power that comes from becoming intimate with what is "Thusness", asking for help, and fervent prayer. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41288010

Feet on the Path to Awakening (Bohdi Day) 05/08/2026

Feet on the Path to Awakening (Bohdi Day) This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Dec 7, 2025. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses Bodhi Day, walking the path to awakening, and the ten perfections. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/41215515

Blue Cliff Record Case 83: Yun Men's Ancient Buddhas and the Pillar 04/30/2026

Blue Cliff Record Case 83: Yun Men's Ancient Buddhas and the Pillar This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 19, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi continues her discussion on the 83rd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Ancient Buddhas and the Pillar. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40626000

Why Practice? 04/23/2026

Why Practice? This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Mar 22, 2026. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the reasons for practicing the Buddha Dharma, provides some guidance for getting started, and some resources for deepening your practice. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40974390

Who Are You? 04/16/2026

Who Are You? This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 23, 2025. In this talk, Rinsen Roshi discusses how our creative pursuits and intellectual and emotional landscapes are valid and should be honored, but also must not be conflated with truth or who we really are, and in fact represent barriers to true awakening. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40897390

Liberation Through The Four Immeasurables 04/09/2026

Liberation Through The Four Immeasurables This dharma talk was given by Reverend Shokai at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on 11/12/2025. In this talk Reverend Shokai discusses practicing with The Four Immeasurables and how they can be used as a foundation towards liberation. . 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 . /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40778125

Examining What Is Beyond Difficult or Easy: Realizing the Gift Of the Moment 04/02/2026

Examining What Is Beyond Difficult or Easy: Realizing the Gift Of the Moment In this disciple's dharma talk, Reverend Kelly Kensei Troyer (October 19, 2025) shares a teaching on moving beyond what we determine to be easy or difficult and the opportunity to realize the gift each moment presents. 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40626075

Perfect Enlightenment Stands Upon the Impossible 03/26/2026

Perfect Enlightenment Stands Upon the Impossible This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 5, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi continues discussion on Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Sutra, asking us "What does it take to throw your whole life into something impossible?" 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40625840

The Basis of Sickness 03/18/2026

The Basis of Sickness 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40528165

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