Buddhist Temple Of Toledo Podcast

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores who we are within the Dharma eye with the case of Master Joshu’s Four Gates. 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.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei discusses a quote from Suzuki Roshi's Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei discusses a passage from the Hokke-Ten-Hokke, "The Dharma Flower Turns the Dharma Flower" from Master Dogen's Shobogenzo.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This talk was given by the Rinsen Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk, Sensei utilizes the Dhammapada and an excerpt from the home liturgy to explore the place of virtue in the practice of the Buddhadharma.   To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma Talk was given by Rinsen Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk Sensei delves into Case #8 of the Blue Cliff Record, "Suigan's Eyebrows".  To see the deepest truth of ourselves, we need to see it for ourselves.  How do teacher's guide us without just giving it to us?  That which is handed to us, has no power for the road. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

This Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei during Ango opening Sesshin on Saturday, March 3rd 2018.  Here Rinsen reminds us that death waits for all of us but not a a frightening enemy.  Death can be encountered and a companion to our lives, reminding us that our time is limited. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

Ango is 90 day period in which we resolve to intensify our practice.  In this talk, Rinsen Sensei offers comments for our Spring Ango Opening ceremony.  In this Ango we will be exploring the topic of death and how it functions as a vehicle of the Dharma.

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk, given on Nehan, the commemoration of the Buddha’s death,  Rinsen Sensei talks about  the Buddhist conception of death, and also how the practice of Buddhism continues even after the death of the historical Buddha.  If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores the Value of the Sangha. Practicing compassion together can strengthen your practice and the practice of others. You can be real within the Sangha. If you would;d like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org 

This Dharma Talk and discussion was lead by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei during sesshin with the Buddhist Temple of Toledo in January of 2018.   In this talk, Rinsen Sensei explores case 7 fromt he Blue Cliff Record, "You Are Echo".

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk,  Rinsen Sensei talks about case 6 of the Blue Cliff Record.   What does it mean to say that every day is a good day?   Does that mean that if one just will do the practice, all one’s problems will go away and life will be all unicorns and roses?   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei discusses a verse on wakefulness from Chapter 2 of the Dhammapada. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org  

In this Dharma Talk, Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei explores Case 5 from the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku): Seppo's "A 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  

  This Dharma talk was given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk, Rinsen Sensei relates the story of the Buddha on Bodhi Day. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo, or to make a contribution in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org  

This is a Dharma talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei of the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.   In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores the question of how we can use the difficult aspects (or people) in our lives to practice compassion and patience.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org

This is a Dharma talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei of The Buddhist Temple of Toledo. In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores Peace, Solitude and Silence, Zen-ness, if you will. By reviewing the Blue Cliff Record case number 4 we understand that honoring stillness is of value to who we are. 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

This Dharma Talk was given by Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk, Rinsen Sensei turns to the Dhammapada to examine a teaching on blame and anger that points us towards the lineage of enlightened women and men who have uncovered the Dharma that covers every moment of our lives. To learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org 

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk, Rinsen Sensei digs in to the term "practice" and explores case 3 of the Blue Cliff Record, "Master Ba is Unwell". This case explores the true meaning of Buddha-nature.  How do we go from chasing pleasure and running from pain to expressing our true nature? 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

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  In this talk Rinsen Sensei explores the spiritual side of our practice and the importance of encountering this aspect in our own lives. 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

Starting on Monday, December 11, BTT Podcasts will be published once a week.   Through the support of listeners like you, we are able to continue to bring you Dharma talks from the Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  The Temple podcasts are free to everyone, and we would especially like to thank those of you who are able to help support this effort financially; we wouldn’t be able to do this without you! Thank you all for your support, whether you are simply listening to the talks, telling others about them and/or through your generous financial support. If you want to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast, please visit  buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Thank you for listening!