Four Unlimited Abodes 3 - Equanimity

Four Unlimited Abodes 2 - Joy

Four Unlimited Abodes 1 - Compassion

Talk given to Makor Or Jewish community on Readings from the Torah

Talk to Makor Or Jewish community on Our Lives a Garment

Koan on "Yun-men's Dried Shitstick" as found in case 21 of the Mumonkan or Gateless Barrier. This koan challenges us to put aside dogma using a turning word to turn the heart and mind around.

Koan on "Sound of the Bell" as found in case 16 of the Mumonkan or The Gateless Barrier. This Koan speaks of everything disappearing into the sound of the bell, the universe, buddha nature, yet Yun-men continues and just puts on his robe.

Koan on "Beyond Speech and Silence" or "Equality and Differentiation" as found in case 24 of the Mumonkan or The Gateless Barrier. This is also known as "Feng-hsueh: Equality and Differentiation". This Koan speaks of the world of silence and the world of speech, oneness and differentiation. Or,this may be more a matter of perception.

What is compassion? Zoketsu gives a guided meditation on the practice of cultivating compassion. He describes the relationship between compassion, suffering, and liberation.

... Aun si has memorizado todos los sutras, no puedes utilizarlos.

In this talk delivered to an international conference of Buddhist teachers, Norman suggests several questions concerning the life of Buddhism in western culture with the attitude that it is best not to be in a rush to find answers. "Without questioning there is something to defend, and where there is something to defend trouble and suffering are not far behind."

Zoketsu continues an exploration of the essential emptiness of phenomena, as taught in the Diamond Sutra, with a discussion of the practice of renunciation.

Zoketsu introduces the emptiness teachings of the Vajracheddika Prajna Paramita Sutra, also known as the Diamond Sutra.

Norman advises that suffering cannot be eliminated. He tells us we can find freedom within suffering and not by trying to escape from it.

Zoketsu describes his path as a Dharma student and discusses a variety of ways to work with Buddhist teachers.

Zoketsu discusses ceremonies and practice with families.

Norman explores the basic human need for expression. Through poetics, Dogen, Ginsberg, and Valery, he investigates what art is and the beauty of its instability.

Zoketsu discusses the history of work and work practice in Zen from ancient China to the modern day. Practical suggestions on engaging in work as spiritual practice are offered.

This is the second collection of Suzuki Roshi's lectures, and a companion volume to "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind." Suzuki talks about Zen in everyday language, with clarity and insight.

This is a doorstop tome, but it is one of the best books ever written on the subject of emotions. A reputable scholar in several fields, Nussbaum defends the importance of emotion with passion and clear thinking. Written from Western philosophical viewpoint.

A good commentary by an Asian Theravadin monk who taught in the West. Includes extensive use of traditional commentaries.

Zoketsu’s talks based on this translation. (NOTE: audio files will be completed by June, 2008).

A clear and useful commentary to the Mindfulness Sutta.

Thay’s usual simple, clear, and poetic treatment.

Sharon has made the cultivation of lovingkindness the heart of her practice.

In this introduction to "Beyond Thinking: A Guide to Zen Meditation," a collection of Dogen's writing compiled and translated by Kazuaki Tanahashi, Zoketsu assesses the work and central message of Dogen-zengi.

Talks on the Five Hindrances on the Four Immeasurables by one of Zoketsu’ s beloved teachers.