Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

Discourse, Discussion and Culture from the Buddhist Temple of Toledo

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

Pulling The Thread Of Sesshin 03/05/2026

Pulling The Thread Of Sesshin 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40324355

Vimalakirti Sutra Chapter 7: The Goddess 02/26/2026

Vimalakirti Sutra Chapter 7: The Goddess 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40208250

Blue Cliff Record Case 52: Chao Chou Lets Asses and Donkeys Cross + Sayings of Layman P'ang 02/19/2026

Blue Cliff Record Case 52: Chao Chou Lets Asses and Donkeys Cross + Sayings of Layman P'ang 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40159155

Through fear, Fearlessness 02/12/2026

Through fear, Fearlessness 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40089395

Great Compassion of the Bodhisattva 02/06/2026

Great Compassion of the Bodhisattva 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/40023495

Not Knowing Is Universal Love 01/29/2026

Not Knowing Is Universal Love Dharma discourse given by Reverend Do'on Roshi on Chapter 7 of the Vimalakirti Sutra. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/39919415

A Sense of The Coming Year for 2026 (Abbot's Annual Address) 01/22/2026

A Sense of The Coming Year for 2026 (Abbot's Annual Address) 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/39784390

Blue Cliff Record Case 8 Part 2: Suigan's Eyebrows 01/15/2026

Blue Cliff Record Case 8 Part 2: Suigan's Eyebrows 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/39735475

Blue Cliff Record Case 8: Suigan's Eyebrows 01/08/2026

Blue Cliff Record Case 8: Suigan's Eyebrows 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. /episode/index/show/drinkinggourd/id/39654005

Blue Cliff Record Case 6: Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day Part 3 01/01/2026

Blue Cliff Record Case 6: Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day Part 3 This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 16, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi continues the discussion of the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day. 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/39580805

Find Your Peak 12/25/2025

Find Your Peak This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Dec 21, 2025. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the changing of the seasons, the shape of practice for sangha members, and a brief discussion of monastic practice at the temple. 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/39526385

Blue Cliff Record Case 6: Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day (Part 2) 12/18/2025

Blue Cliff Record Case 6: Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day (Part 2) This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 09, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi continues the discussion of the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day. 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/39432890

Blue Cliff Record Case 6: Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day 12/11/2025

Blue Cliff Record Case 6: Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 02, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 6th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Yun Men's Every Day Is a Good Day. 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/39363370

Blue Cliff Record Case 5 - Hsueh Feng's Grain of Rice 12/04/2025

Blue Cliff Record Case 5 - Hsueh Feng's Grain of Rice This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on June 25, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 5th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Hsueh Feng's Grain of Rice. 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/39253115

Blue Cliff Record Case 4 - Deshan Carrying His Bundle 11/27/2025

Blue Cliff Record Case 4 - Deshan Carrying His Bundle This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on January 15, 2025. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 4th case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Deshan Carrying His Bundle. 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/39187150

Blue Cliff Record Case 3 - Master Ma Is Unwell 11/20/2025

Blue Cliff Record Case 3 - Master Ma Is Unwell This Teisho was given by the Rev. Do'on Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on November 8, 2024. In this talk Do’on Roshi discusses the 3rd case from the Blue Cliff Record known as Master Ma Is Unwell. 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/39104100

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

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