Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

Discourse, Discussion and Culture from the Buddhist Temple of Toledo

This Precious Human Life 11/13/2025

This Precious Human Life This dharma discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 14, 2025. In this discourse Rinsen Roshi discusses this precious human life, and how to take care of it, drawing upon the teachings from the Vimalakirti 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/39011420

Blue Cliff Record Case 2 - The Ultimate Path Is Without Difficulty 11/06/2025

Blue Cliff Record Case 2 - The Ultimate Path Is Without Difficulty This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on October 12, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 2nd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as The Ultimate Path Is Without Difficulty. 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/38932475

Dwelling Peacefully with Discomfort 10/30/2025

Dwelling Peacefully with Discomfort This Taisho was given by Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 13, 2025 In this discourse, Do'on Roshi discusses the Vimalakīrti Sūtra and how take our practice as Bodhisattvas seriously. 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/38761360

Abiding in the Bardo of Life 10/24/2025

Abiding in the Bardo of Life This disciple’s dharma talk was given by Nov. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 12, 2025. Nov. Kensei discusses the deep immersion into dharma practice and cultivation of beginner's mind as foundations of abiding peacefully in the bardo of living between birth and death. 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/38768560

What Happens At Death: The Bardo State 10/16/2025

What Happens At Death: The Bardo State This dharma discourse was given by Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 10, 2025 a few days prior to the funeral for our dear sanga member, Sokei. In this discourse, Do'on Roshi discusses the Tibetan Book of the Dead and its importance within our lineage focusing on what happens to the body during the bardo state. 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/38603965

What Happens At Death 10/09/2025

What Happens At Death This dharma discourse was given by Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 3, 2025 prior to the funeral for our dear sanga member, Sokei. In this discourse, Do'on Roshi discusses the Tibetan Book of the Dead and its importance within our lineage. 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/38504195

Blue Cliff Record Case 1 - The Highest Meaning of the Holy Truths 10/02/2025

Blue Cliff Record Case 1 - The Highest Meaning of the Holy Truths This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on September 4, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 1st case from the Blue Cliff Record known as The Highest Meaning of the Holy Truths. 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/38400965

Reflections on Summer Practice 09/25/2025

Reflections on Summer Practice This disciple’s dharma talk was given by Rev. Shokai, Rev. Kaishin, and Nov. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 17, 2025. In this talk, Rev. Shokai, Rev. Kaishin, and Nov. Kensei reflect on how their summer practice arose for them this season, and provide wisdom on impermanence, the nature of change, and the practice of ill health. 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/38346210

The Buddha’s Final Teaching 09/18/2025

The Buddha’s Final Teaching This disciple’s dharma talk was given by Nov. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 20, 2025. As we share, together as a Sangha, in the practice of Sokei's passing, we reflect on the words of Nov. Kensei about death and dying and the great activity of a Buddhist funeral. 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/38267070

Bring Forth the Mind that Abides Nowhere 09/11/2025

Bring Forth the Mind that Abides Nowhere This talk was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 31, 2025. In this talk, Roshi discusses a teaching from our Ancestor Huineng on the Dharma arising with its attendant aspects and the opportunities to practice that can be found within. 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/38174880

Go Get Some Water 08/31/2025

Go Get Some Water This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on August 24, 2025. In this talk Rinsen Roshi meditates on the real experience of practicing through things that scare you in the present world, as it is. 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/38035295

Mumonkan Case 1 - Joshu's Dog 08/21/2025

Mumonkan Case 1 - Joshu's Dog This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 10, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi revisists the 1st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/37712985

Mumonkan Case 1.2 Pt 1 - Joshu's Dog 08/14/2025

Mumonkan Case 1.2 Pt 1 - Joshu's Dog This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 3rd, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi revisits case 1 from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Joshu's Dog. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/37712945

Mumonkan Case 48 - Kempo's One Way 08/07/2025

Mumonkan Case 48 - Kempo's One Way This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 19, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 48th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Kempo's One Way. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/37712935

Mumonkan Case 47 – Tosotsu’s Three Barriers 07/31/2025

Mumonkan Case 47 – Tosotsu’s Three Barriers This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 12, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 47th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Tosotsu’s Three Barriers. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/37542340

Mumonkan Case 46 – Stepping Forward from the Top of a Pole 07/24/2025

Mumonkan Case 46 – Stepping Forward from the Top of a Pole This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 29, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 46th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Stepping Forward from the Top of a Pole. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/37533445

Mumonkan Case 45 – Who is That One? 07/17/2025

Mumonkan Case 45 – Who is That One? This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 22, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 45th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as ‘Who is That One?’ 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/37434390

Mumonkan Case 44 – Basho and a Stick 07/10/2025

Mumonkan Case 44 – Basho and a Stick This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on May 1, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 44th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Basho and a Stick. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/37350580

Mumonkan Case 43 - Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff 07/03/2025

Mumonkan Case 43 - Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 10, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 43rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff. 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/37154735

Mumonkan Case 42 - Manjushri's Woman In Meditation 06/26/2025

Mumonkan Case 42 - Manjushri's Woman In Meditation This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on April 3, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 43rd case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Shushan's Short Bamboo Staff. 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/37155215

Mumonkan Case 41 - Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest (Part 2) 06/19/2025

Mumonkan Case 41 - Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest (Part 2) This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 20, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi finishes her discussion on the 41st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/37063435

Mumonkan Case 41 – Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest (Part 1) 06/12/2025

Mumonkan Case 41 – Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest (Part 1) This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 13, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 41st case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Bodhidharma Puts the Mind to Rest. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/36956305

Mumonkan Case 40 - Kicking Over the Sippy Cup 06/05/2025

Mumonkan Case 40 - Kicking Over the Sippy Cup This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 8, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 40th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Kicking Over the Sippy Cup. 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/36868440

Mumonkan Case 39 – Unmon and a Mistake in Speech 05/29/2025

Mumonkan Case 39 – Unmon and a Mistake in Speech This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 6, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 39th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Unmon and a Mistake in Speech. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/36739195

Mumonkan Case 38 Part 2 - A Buffalo Passes Through A Window 05/22/2025

Mumonkan Case 38 Part 2 - A Buffalo Passes Through A Window This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on March 3rd, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 38th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as A Buffalo Passes Through A Window. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/36572190

Mumonkan Case 38 Part 1 - A Buffalo Passes Through A Window 05/15/2025

Mumonkan Case 38 Part 1 - A Buffalo Passes Through A Window This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 28, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 38th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as A Buffalo Passes Through A Window. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/36572150

Mumonkan Case 37 – The Oak Tree in the Front Garden **Room Echo Present** 05/08/2025

Mumonkan Case 37 – The Oak Tree in the Front Garden **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 Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 21, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 37th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as The Oak Tree in the Front Garden. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/36478515

Mumonkan Case 36 – Meeting a Person of the Tao Along the Way 05/01/2025

Mumonkan Case 36 – Meeting a Person of the Tao Along the Way This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 14, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 36th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Meeting a Person of the Tao Along the Way. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/36378825

Mumonkan Case 35 - Seijo's Soul is Separated 04/24/2025

Mumonkan Case 35 - Seijo's Soul is Separated This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 7, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 35th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Seijo's Soul is Separated. 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/36287490

Mumonkan Case 34 - Wisdom Is Not The Tao 04/18/2025

Mumonkan Case 34 - Wisdom Is Not The Tao This Teisho was given by the Reverend Karen Do’on Weik Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 28, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 34th case from the Mumonkan (aka The Gateless Gate) known as Wisdom Is Not The Tao. 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 Reverand Do'on's Teisho on the Mumonkan series. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/36222020

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