Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Rochester Zen Center

Dharma talks by senior teachers, including Sensei John Pulleyn, Sensei Donna Kowal, and Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. The Rochester Zen Center was founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of 20th century Zen classic, The Three Pillars of Zen.

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Updated July 25

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July 25 · 44 min
Mumonkan #2, Hyakujo and the Fox
July 2026 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript The post Mumonkan #2, Hyakujo and the Fox appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
July 24 · 45 min
Zen Essence #5
July 2026 Sesshin, Day 5 Roshi Kjolhede discusses the teachings of Zen Master Dahui. Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript The post Zen Essence #5 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
July 23 · 46 min
Zen Essence #4
July 2026 Sesshin, Day 4 Roshi Kjolhede discusses the teachings of Zen Master Wuzu and Zen Master Yuanwu. Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript The post Zen Essence #4 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
July 22 · 41 min
Zen Essence #3
July 2026 Sesshin, Day 3 Roshi Kjolhede discusses the teachings of Zen Master Xuedou and Zen Master Yangqi. Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript The post Zen Essence #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
July 21 · 41 min
Zen Essence #2
July 2026 Sesshin, Day 2 Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede discusses the teachings of Zen Master Fenyang from the anthology “Zen Essence.” Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript The post Zen Essence #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
July 20 · 41 min
Zen Essence #1
July 2026 Sesshin, Day 1 Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede discusses the teachings of Zen Master Foyan from the anthology “Zen Essence.” Teisho by Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. Automated Transcript The post Zen Essence #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
July 13 · 43 min
Right Brain, Left Brain
Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post Right Brain, Left Brain appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
July 5 · 43 min
The Brahma-Viharas: To Live and Practice with an Open Heart
The Brahma Viharas, or the Four Immeasurables: loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post The Brahma-Viharas: To Live and Practice with an Open Heart appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
June 19 · 34 min
June 2026, Day 6, Mumonkan #29, Neither the Wind Nor the Flag
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript The post June 2026, Day 6, Mumonkan #29, Neither the Wind Nor the Flag appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
June 18 · 37 min
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 5, Mumonkan #23, Think Neither Good Nor Evil
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 5 Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript The post June 2026 Sesshin, Day 5, Mumonkan #23, Think Neither Good Nor Evil appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
June 17 · 36 min
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 4, Platform Sutra #4
June 2006 Sesshin, Day 4 Topic: Enlightenment Poem #2 and Discouragement in Practice. Commentary on “Not One Single Thing” by Shodo Harada and “The Platform Sutra” translated by Red Pine. Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript The post June 2026 Sesshin, Day 4, Platform Sutra #4 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
June 16 · 36 min
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 3, Platform Sutra #3
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 3 Topic: Enlightenment Poem #1. Commentary on “Not One Single Thing” by Shodo Harada and “The Platform Sutra” translated by Red Pine. Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript The post June 2026 Sesshin, Day 3, Platform Sutra #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
June 15 · 38 min
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 2, Platform Sutra #2
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 2 Topic: Abiding Nowhere, Awakened Mind Arises. Commentary on “Not One Single Thing” by Shodo Harada and “The Platform Sutra” translated by Red Pine. Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry. Automated Transcript The post June 2026 Sesshin, Day 2, Platform Sutra #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
June 14 · 40 min
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 1, Platform Sutra #1
June 2026 Sesshin, Day 1 Topic: Zazen refresher. Commentary on “Not One Single Thing” by Shodo Harada and “The Platform Sutra” translated by Red Pine. Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince Cherry. Automated Transcript The post June 2026 Sesshin, Day 1, Platform Sutra #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
May 31 · 46 min
Self Without Borders
Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post Self Without Borders appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
May 17 · 39 min
The Habit of Awareness, Part 2
Dropping our worries about how we measure up and opening to what’s here. Teisho by John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post The Habit of Awareness, Part 2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
May 10 · 53 min
Mitchell Greenwood “Coming to the Path” Talk
Coming to the Path Talk by Mitchell Greenwood. Transcript The post Mitchell Greenwood “Coming to the Path” Talk appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
May 4 · 46 min
The Habit of Awareness, Part 1
A look at the enormous influence that habits of mind have on our lives and practice. We can begin by starting to wake up to some of what they are. Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post The Habit of Awareness, Part 1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
April 19 · 43 min
Living in the Grass Hut
Dharma Talk by Ven. Kanji Argetsinger. Automated Transcript The post Living in the Grass Hut appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.
April 12 · 42 min
Thoughts Are Not The Problem
Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal. Automated Transcript The post Thoughts Are Not The Problem appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.