http://sokukoji.org Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:50:37 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:50:37 +0000 60 en All rights reserved feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) A Sōtō Zen Buddhist Temple. Visit: SokukoJi.org If you would like these talks to continue PLEASE VISIT OUR DONATE PAGE at www.sokukoji.org/donate SokukoJi Buddhist Temple SokukoJi Buddhist Community feeds@soundcloud.com Sokuzan no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-Fs1VhgB803DzTbiT-JXlqKw-original.jpg http://sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,PodcastDharma talks by Sokuzan from SokukoJi Buddhist Temple in Battle Creek, Michigan. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2304543914 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/think-this-is-real-3_8_26-by 01:13:30 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/bvMIqosiWhc https://youtu.be/bvMIqosiWhc https://youtu.be/bvMIqosiWhc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2304515969 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/fire-horse-sermon-3_1_26-by 01:08:11 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/j_uEkLIH0PU https://youtu.be/j_uEkLIH0PU https://youtu.be/j_uEkLIH0PU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2304511268 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/sneaky-aggression-2-22-26-by 01:12:02 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/fnb41JjuR6M https://youtu.be/fnb41JjuR6M https://youtu.be/fnb41JjuR6M SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2304492872 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-you-need-to-see-2-15-26 01:11:43 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Bb38JwRFTcU https://youtu.be/Bb38JwRFTcU https://youtu.be/Bb38JwRFTcU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2294128526 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/this-is-not-2_8_26-by-sokuzan 01:05:43 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Pq-3m-otbwY https://youtu.be/Pq-3m-otbwY https://youtu.be/Pq-3m-otbwY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2294126696 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/uncovering-cover-ups-2_1_26-by 01:04:55 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/enRviUczNqk https://youtu.be/enRviUczNqk https://youtu.be/enRviUczNqk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2293638965 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/perpetuating-stories-1-24-26 01:09:04 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/DoTyjzk9aJ0 https://youtu.be/DoTyjzk9aJ0 https://youtu.be/DoTyjzk9aJ0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2292409799 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ignorance-works-1-18-26-by 01:03:19 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/HuvEopjIde8 https://youtu.be/HuvEopjIde8 https://youtu.be/HuvEopjIde8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2292405641 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/stuck-on-forms-1-11-26-by 01:14:22 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/GbRQulCNIns https://youtu.be/GbRQulCNIns https://youtu.be/GbRQulCNIns SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2290623497 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/unconscious-ego-protections-1 01:21:26 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/SWPppfcSKAU https://youtu.be/SWPppfcSKAU https://youtu.be/SWPppfcSKAU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2290506446 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-trap-12-28-25-by-sokuzan 01:04:08 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/j3x91p9NO7Q https://youtu.be/j3x91p9NO7Q https://youtu.be/j3x91p9NO7Q SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2240127467 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-greatest-misunderstanding 01:08:38 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/K39eTvnnnzs https://youtu.be/K39eTvnnnzs https://youtu.be/K39eTvnnnzs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2240124788 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/why-are-you-listening-to-me-121425-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:49:41 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/6frtLBeD1vk https://youtu.be/6frtLBeD1vk https://youtu.be/6frtLBeD1vk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2240122211 Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-is-appropriate-12725-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:14 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/kWspSlObHF4 https://youtu.be/kWspSlObHF4 https://youtu.be/kWspSlObHF4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2229646157 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/forms-in-consciousness 00:50:21 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/hcLUAnNj0yc https://youtu.be/hcLUAnNj0yc https://youtu.be/hcLUAnNj0yc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2229644147 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/distracted-consciousness-112325-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:12:40 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/t9CotMTjABw https://youtu.be/t9CotMTjABw https://youtu.be/t9CotMTjABw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2229641378 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-should-i-do-11_16_25-by 01:03:53 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Rt8ecotKsRo https://youtu.be/Rt8ecotKsRo https://youtu.be/Rt8ecotKsRo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2229634085 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/you-may-think-you-see-the-truth-11925-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:08 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/ggE7tWcvps4 https://youtu.be/ggE7tWcvps4 https://youtu.be/ggE7tWcvps4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2229632012 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/your-habitual-thinking-11225-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:18 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/vg2TaUCFk7k https://youtu.be/vg2TaUCFk7k https://youtu.be/vg2TaUCFk7k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2209671593 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/i-know-what-i-teach-102725-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:47 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/CY0ubdlfHRE https://youtu.be/CY0ubdlfHRE https://youtu.be/CY0ubdlfHRE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2209656839 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/elbows-of-uncertainty-101925-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:53 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/sNykRpQ6iss https://youtu.be/sNykRpQ6iss https://youtu.be/sNykRpQ6iss SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2209602653 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/hopelessness-101225-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:27 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Pqwx_mvsjqQ https://youtu.be/Pqwx_mvsjqQ https://youtu.be/Pqwx_mvsjqQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2201755615 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/there-is-no-next-10525-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:15:04 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/VWW_3r1UiHg https://youtu.be/VWW_3r1UiHg https://youtu.be/VWW_3r1UiHg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2201749983 Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/we-dont-need-to-do-anything 01:02:16 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/t0NOm2Z2U6g https://youtu.be/t0NOm2Z2U6g https://youtu.be/t0NOm2Z2U6g SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2201740455 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/addiction-to-paybacks-92125-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:07 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/f4T0LXdnlzs https://youtu.be/f4T0LXdnlzs https://youtu.be/f4T0LXdnlzs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2201737131 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/momentary-escape-9_14_25-by 00:58:51 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/rokxr7DuKn4 https://youtu.be/rokxr7DuKn4 https://youtu.be/rokxr7DuKn4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2201734799 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/crisis-in-consciousness-9725-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:41 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/MasZqEA_38I https://youtu.be/MasZqEA_38I https://youtu.be/MasZqEA_38I SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2173858347 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-me-illusion-8_31_25-by 01:00:34 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/0DzaIaNCSRg https://youtu.be/0DzaIaNCSRg https://youtu.be/0DzaIaNCSRg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2173849221 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/free-and-well-favored-8_23_25 01:01:07 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/l-K6h8kLq58 https://youtu.be/l-K6h8kLq58 https://youtu.be/l-K6h8kLq58 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2173842525 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/desire-differentiation-demand-81725-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:29 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/dZX-mJ0gXwA https://youtu.be/dZX-mJ0gXwA https://youtu.be/dZX-mJ0gXwA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2158912722 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-is-happiness-8_10_25-by 01:08:51 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Cu9dD5nvzyA https://youtu.be/Cu9dD5nvzyA https://youtu.be/Cu9dD5nvzyA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2154727821 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dharma-first-8325-by-sokuzan 00:57:50 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/iKxYpQDiuF8 https://youtu.be/iKxYpQDiuF8 https://youtu.be/iKxYpQDiuF8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2154726315 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receiving-failures-7_27_25-by 01:01:13 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/_2tSWMCJ6mI https://youtu.be/_2tSWMCJ6mI https://youtu.be/_2tSWMCJ6mI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2154724419 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/bad-dharma-students-71925-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:31 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/uxe-uLFM81M https://youtu.be/uxe-uLFM81M https://youtu.be/uxe-uLFM81M SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2154722769 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/tigers-streams-71325-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:56:30 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/xU9P1eAU5dY https://youtu.be/xU9P1eAU5dY https://youtu.be/xU9P1eAU5dY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2154721074 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receive-dont-accept-7625-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:19 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/UPGwn8LWL80 https://youtu.be/UPGwn8LWL80 https://youtu.be/UPGwn8LWL80 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2133117102 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/death-6_22_25-by-sokuzan 01:13:43 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/ygcVIwkFB00 https://youtu.be/ygcVIwkFB00 https://youtu.be/ygcVIwkFB00 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2133071370 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/confirming-existence-6525-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:42 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/RRN0A_scHnQ https://youtu.be/RRN0A_scHnQ https://youtu.be/RRN0A_scHnQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2133061296 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/body-stories-6825-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:33 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/CXXnjF_YCQA https://youtu.be/CXXnjF_YCQA https://youtu.be/CXXnjF_YCQA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2133058932 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-arises-is-fresh-6425-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:39 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/-HkYjHexnho https://youtu.be/-HkYjHexnho https://youtu.be/-HkYjHexnho SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2117016639 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/solidifying-stories-6_1_25-by 01:06:19 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/bYzQ7fjBN2w https://youtu.be/bYzQ7fjBN2w https://youtu.be/bYzQ7fjBN2w SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2116861665 Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/are-you-pouting-52825-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:59 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/y0MvdPkazVw https://youtu.be/y0MvdPkazVw https://youtu.be/y0MvdPkazVw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2112367452 Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/grabbing-evidence-5_25_25-by 01:05:52 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/K7Vr6-LZRIE https://youtu.be/K7Vr6-LZRIE https://youtu.be/K7Vr6-LZRIE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2112363789 Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/going-beyond-concepts 00:58:06 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/dkWsSYOaJYY https://youtu.be/dkWsSYOaJYY https://youtu.be/dkWsSYOaJYY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2112347748 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mask-of-pride-5_18_2025-by 01:10:28 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/3AFL-mE8zUo https://youtu.be/3AFL-mE8zUo https://youtu.be/3AFL-mE8zUo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2111652564 Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/trying-to-control-51425-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:52:00 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/OeIEiR4sJEU https://youtu.be/OeIEiR4sJEU https://youtu.be/OeIEiR4sJEU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2111645268 Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/pride-51125-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:40 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/mTZ2mjqJtVI https://youtu.be/mTZ2mjqJtVI https://youtu.be/mTZ2mjqJtVI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2111618871 Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/intention-consciousness-5725-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:15 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/eG3TIgMBP2Q https://youtu.be/eG3TIgMBP2Q https://youtu.be/eG3TIgMBP2Q SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2111615379 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/levels-of-impulse-5425-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:35 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/gXp4CvFnRoQ https://youtu.be/gXp4CvFnRoQ https://youtu.be/gXp4CvFnRoQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2110069575 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/conventional-spiritual-friends-4302025-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:49 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/bW1Kddjy85E https://youtu.be/bW1Kddjy85E https://youtu.be/bW1Kddjy85E SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2110067535 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/nature-of-mind-4272025-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:56:03 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/RuJDr76PFwI https://youtu.be/RuJDr76PFwI https://youtu.be/RuJDr76PFwI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2109975225 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/power-of-nothing-4232025-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:39 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/KLmp-RZJud8 https://youtu.be/KLmp-RZJud8 https://youtu.be/KLmp-RZJud8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2109089775 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/addicted-to-addition-4-20-2025-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:24 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/vOdjdy8CX30 https://youtu.be/vOdjdy8CX30 https://youtu.be/vOdjdy8CX30 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2105558568 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receive-dont-reject-41325-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:50 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/CdrSo2bN3xA https://youtu.be/CdrSo2bN3xA https://youtu.be/CdrSo2bN3xA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2105535360 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/reshaping-suffering-4925-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:44 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/ibC8IsolivE https://youtu.be/ibC8IsolivE https://youtu.be/ibC8IsolivE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2105513979 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/believing-your-feelings-4625-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:33 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/oUt7spVixrQ https://youtu.be/oUt7spVixrQ https://youtu.be/oUt7spVixrQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2105508720 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/illusion-of-control-422025-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:49:53 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/gHiQneR3sGY https://youtu.be/gHiQneR3sGY https://youtu.be/gHiQneR3sGY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2103101931 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-receive-3-30-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:07 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/hLNtsF6MB74 https://youtu.be/hLNtsF6MB74 https://youtu.be/hLNtsF6MB74 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2101574379 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/is-something-threatened 00:49:37 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/wOiOjWoBSj4 https://youtu.be/wOiOjWoBSj4 https://youtu.be/wOiOjWoBSj4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2101531956 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/these-three-links-3_23_25-with 01:02:02 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/LhNhVubI2HM https://youtu.be/LhNhVubI2HM https://youtu.be/LhNhVubI2HM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2059208652 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/when-standards-obstruct-03-19-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:57 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/lzrSxx3z9sY https://youtu.be/lzrSxx3z9sY https://youtu.be/lzrSxx3z9sY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2056479032 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/when-opinion-replaces-perception-03-16-25-with-sokzuan-sokukojiorg 00:58:29 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/5fxO4Wzr2-Y?si=8BNUMz1qm2OFC33W https://youtu.be/5fxO4Wzr2-Y?si=8BNUMz1qm2OFC33W https://youtu.be/5fxO4Wzr2-Y?si=8BNUMz1qm2OFC33W SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2056530948 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/a-basic-buddhist-teaching-031625-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:46 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Dswmg-f38-I?si=iwaWv-cE-oZVN2pZ https://youtu.be/Dswmg-f38-I?si=iwaWv-cE-oZVN2pZ https://youtu.be/Dswmg-f38-I?si=iwaWv-cE-oZVN2pZ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2056473452 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observe-or-obey-03-09-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:59 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/qe9mU9AuFm4?si=iF-wGa6xtKFMVpSc https://youtu.be/qe9mU9AuFm4?si=iF-wGa6xtKFMVpSc https://youtu.be/qe9mU9AuFm4?si=iF-wGa6xtKFMVpSc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2048523948 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-bullying-mind-03-05-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:01 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/DFjB6Aa3ikA https://youtu.be/DFjB6Aa3ikA https://youtu.be/DFjB6Aa3ikA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2046071688 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/emotions-are-just-consciousness-03-02-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:18:35 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/t6lfYeMyGtI https://youtu.be/t6lfYeMyGtI https://youtu.be/t6lfYeMyGtI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2043240396 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-tyranny-of-believing-02-26-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:50:44 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/0UOxlUkgaQI https://youtu.be/0UOxlUkgaQI https://youtu.be/0UOxlUkgaQI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2041085248 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/repetitive-thoughts-02-23-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:16:00 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/EHLj826F2J4 https://youtu.be/EHLj826F2J4 https://youtu.be/EHLj826F2J4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2040014572 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/cant-find-space-02-1-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:48:46 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/8GVHcIkr0DA https://youtu.be/8GVHcIkr0DA https://youtu.be/8GVHcIkr0DA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2036594901 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/vasubandus-30-verses-02-16-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:39 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/njmV6tacBIw https://youtu.be/njmV6tacBIw https://youtu.be/njmV6tacBIw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2033569588 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observing-receiving-02-12-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:46 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/prRdswXVo40 https://youtu.be/prRdswXVo40 https://youtu.be/prRdswXVo40 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2025043836 Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/elephants-in-the-room-02-02-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:23:39 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/BKB09g5B3C8 https://youtu.be/BKB09g5B3C8 https://youtu.be/BKB09g5B3C8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2022715752 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/again-observe-the-production-01-29-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:15 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/ed7HaJcBckQ https://youtu.be/ed7HaJcBckQ https://youtu.be/ed7HaJcBckQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2019832961 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/destroying-insanity-01-26-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:21 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/AEBriZhSRsE https://youtu.be/AEBriZhSRsE https://youtu.be/AEBriZhSRsE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2019809365 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xl-01-25-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:40:40 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/K1cKzVlRnqg https://youtu.be/K1cKzVlRnqg https://youtu.be/K1cKzVlRnqg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2019394097 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/escape-to-consciousness-01-22-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:43 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/xTUAXsnZbdc https://youtu.be/xTUAXsnZbdc https://youtu.be/xTUAXsnZbdc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2013116971 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-dustbin-of-otherness-01-19-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:34 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/fif_MTUuYkA https://youtu.be/fif_MTUuYkA https://youtu.be/fif_MTUuYkA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2010534831 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/2025-01-15_when-we-add-on 00:53:56 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/KkPiaIxKuCg https://youtu.be/KkPiaIxKuCg https://youtu.be/KkPiaIxKuCg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2008211851 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxxix-01-12-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:40 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/7QmrP4gnQtE https://youtu.be/7QmrP4gnQtE https://youtu.be/7QmrP4gnQtE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2005402267 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-illusion-of-choosing-01-08-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:55 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/OM14dc1U6Pk https://youtu.be/OM14dc1U6Pk https://youtu.be/OM14dc1U6Pk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2002310531 Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-intention-to-help-01-05-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:54 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/eiFX6edyy0w https://youtu.be/eiFX6edyy0w https://youtu.be/eiFX6edyy0w SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1999162011 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-buddha-said-ii-01-01-25-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:07 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/PL-HI_RmFBA https://youtu.be/PL-HI_RmFBA https://youtu.be/PL-HI_RmFBA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1997159487 Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-buddha-said-12-29-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:57 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/7P82t6N-8kE https://youtu.be/7P82t6N-8kE https://youtu.be/7P82t6N-8kE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1994756767 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxxviii-12-25-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:07 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/wjVxgh4M4cA https://youtu.be/wjVxgh4M4cA https://youtu.be/wjVxgh4M4cA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1993327903 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/conversations-no-one-wants-to-have-12-22-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:00 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/WNCDS_WBCiU https://youtu.be/WNCDS_WBCiU https://youtu.be/WNCDS_WBCiU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1990800335 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/opening-the-eye-mind-12-18-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:16:52 Sokuzan yes Sokuzan leads us through "Opening The Eye Mind" Awareness practice, using as the artwork, "Cornered" by Philip Guston (born Phillip Goldstein, June 27, 1913 – June 7, 1980) . Guston was a Canadian American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman. In a career of constant struggle and evolution, Philip Guston emerged first in the 1930s as a social realist painter of murals in the 1930s. Much later he also evolved a unique and highly influential style of cartoon realism. But he made his name as an Abstract Expressionist. He avoided the muscular gestures of painters such as Pollock and Kline, and opted for a lighter touch, painting shimmering abstractions in which forms seem to hover like mists in the foreground. More about Philip Guston here: https://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2023/philip-guston-now.html https://youtu.be/8Tk1dvNVkTI Sokuzan leads us through "Opening The Eye Mind" A… Sokuzan leads us through "Opening The Eye Mind" Awareness practice, using as the artwork, "Cornered" by Philip Guston (born Phillip Goldstein, June 27, 1913 – June 7, 1980) . Guston was a Canadian American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman. In a career of constant struggle and evolution, Philip Guston emerged first in the 1930s as a social realist painter of murals in the 1930s. Much later he also evolved a unique and highly influential style of cartoon realism. But he made his name as an Abstract Expressionist. He avoided the muscular gestures of painters such as Pollock and Kline, and opted for a lighter touch, painting shimmering abstractions in which forms seem to hover like mists in the foreground. More about Philip Guston here: https://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2023/philip-guston-now.html https://youtu.be/8Tk1dvNVkTI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1989027899 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-is-blame-12-15-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:20 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/-LPnymLQ1nQ https://youtu.be/-LPnymLQ1nQ https://youtu.be/-LPnymLQ1nQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1978109643 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/matrix-of-other-12-08-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:45 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/HNcRiOrENrM https://youtu.be/HNcRiOrENrM https://youtu.be/HNcRiOrENrM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1978001763 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/is-it-too-late-to-begin-practicing-12-06-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:49:28 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/tzGgyefT6-o https://youtu.be/tzGgyefT6-o https://youtu.be/tzGgyefT6-o SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1974639055 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receive-mistakes-12-04-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:39 Sokuzan yes Receive Mistakes - 12-04-24 with SOkuzan - sokukoji.org by Sokuzan Receive Mistakes - 12-04-24 with SOkuzan - sokuko… Receive Mistakes - 12-04-24 with SOkuzan - sokukoji.org by Sokuzan SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1972059543 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-awareness-priority-12-01-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:27 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/O1pQpKkZjGU https://youtu.be/O1pQpKkZjGU https://youtu.be/O1pQpKkZjGU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1970030011 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/form-is-suchness-11-27-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:36 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/gdb1ragcWPc https://youtu.be/gdb1ragcWPc https://youtu.be/gdb1ragcWPc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1966900279 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/unrelenting-intention-11-24-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:50:53 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/DNBdBvyhML8 https://youtu.be/DNBdBvyhML8 https://youtu.be/DNBdBvyhML8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1961313919 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/order-of-immediate-light-11-17-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:11 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/aOhlswikWL4 https://youtu.be/aOhlswikWL4 https://youtu.be/aOhlswikWL4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1959296795 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/invite-it-in-11-13-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:33 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Y6FEv6ts0fE https://youtu.be/Y6FEv6ts0fE https://youtu.be/Y6FEv6ts0fE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1956385607 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-youre-taking-for-granted-11-10-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:15 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/KaApL-U6AJk https://youtu.be/KaApL-U6AJk https://youtu.be/KaApL-U6AJk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1949370775 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/we-want-our-way-11-03-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:40 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/bhfqkTFfe_Q https://youtu.be/bhfqkTFfe_Q https://youtu.be/bhfqkTFfe_Q SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1946709951 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/outrageous-teaching-103024-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:14 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/TM40ed9vl_4 https://youtu.be/TM40ed9vl_4 https://youtu.be/TM40ed9vl_4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1945498667 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxxvii-10-27-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:43 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/fNXKn67r32Q https://youtu.be/fNXKn67r32Q https://youtu.be/fNXKn67r32Q SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1939579670 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/protect-the-mirror-10-20-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:58 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/BFgxWxsq2JI https://youtu.be/BFgxWxsq2JI https://youtu.be/BFgxWxsq2JI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1936715492 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/see-what-this-is-10-16-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:49:13 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/qoP1pt-XHaA https://youtu.be/qoP1pt-XHaA https://youtu.be/qoP1pt-XHaA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1934958674 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/sokukoji-community-mindfulness-center-testimonials 00:08:23 Sokuzan yes Testimonials from eight Sangha members of SokukoJi Buddhist Community, reflecting on their personal journeys into SokukoJi Buddhist practices, and the benefits of a fully accessible, public Community Mindfulness Center for Battle Creek, MI. Testimonials from eight Sangha members of SokukoJ… Testimonials from eight Sangha members of SokukoJi Buddhist Community, reflecting on their personal journeys into SokukoJi Buddhist practices, and the benefits of a fully accessible, public Community Mindfulness Center for Battle Creek, MI. SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1934955002 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/help-others-10-13-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:41 Sokuzan yes Help Others - 10-13-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org by Sokuzan Help Others - 10-13-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.or… Help Others - 10-13-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org by Sokuzan SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1930472246 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-path-is-a-diamond-10-06-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:45:33 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/psQdw4VusnQ https://youtu.be/psQdw4VusnQ https://youtu.be/psQdw4VusnQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1929003167 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/it-doesnt-matter-what-happens-10-02-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:25 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/CTJjbzRNyyg https://youtu.be/CTJjbzRNyyg https://youtu.be/CTJjbzRNyyg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1926544163 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/community-mindfulness-center-09-29-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:26 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/IzDeRTe4UIw https://youtu.be/IzDeRTe4UIw https://youtu.be/IzDeRTe4UIw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1924186235 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/inquire-dont-improve-09-25-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:25 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/SQD3EcDbp8s https://youtu.be/SQD3EcDbp8s https://youtu.be/SQD3EcDbp8s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1922122640 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/stop-concluding-09-22-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:53 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/cvr3d2Uo-A8 https://youtu.be/cvr3d2Uo-A8 https://youtu.be/cvr3d2Uo-A8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1920323687 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receiving-the-fixation-09-18-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:01 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/SSZjBc1q2RE https://youtu.be/SSZjBc1q2RE https://youtu.be/SSZjBc1q2RE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1917572525 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/one-intention-09-15-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:10 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/jq8CAGDqUr0 https://youtu.be/jq8CAGDqUr0 https://youtu.be/jq8CAGDqUr0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1915254491 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/train-your-intention-09-11-24-with-sokuzan-skukojiorg 01:02:28 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/3EUA5tLPEUM https://youtu.be/3EUA5tLPEUM https://youtu.be/3EUA5tLPEUM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1913316104 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/atishas-slogan-56-dont-wallow-in-self-pity-09-08-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:50 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/drhNHUF-zeY https://youtu.be/drhNHUF-zeY https://youtu.be/drhNHUF-zeY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1909566347 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dharma-questions-09-01-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:43 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/mbsfKcz7FeU https://youtu.be/mbsfKcz7FeU https://youtu.be/mbsfKcz7FeU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1906412570 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/everything-teaches-the-dharma-08-28-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:55 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/cC2RchDL9HA https://youtu.be/cC2RchDL9HA https://youtu.be/cC2RchDL9HA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1905414320 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-teacher-cant-be-unfair-08-25-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:04 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/--LHsxwi2lE https://youtu.be/--LHsxwi2lE https://youtu.be/--LHsxwi2lE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1905126095 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/teachers-outflows-08-21-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:39 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/ziVs7v2uv04 https://youtu.be/ziVs7v2uv04 https://youtu.be/ziVs7v2uv04 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1900076454 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-sadhana-of-mahamudra-08-18-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:45 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/O2OefkskMhg https://youtu.be/O2OefkskMhg https://youtu.be/O2OefkskMhg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1898678508 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/seek-nothing-08-14-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:50:49 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/lZk-sxF9tgA https://youtu.be/lZk-sxF9tgA https://youtu.be/lZk-sxF9tgA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1895601450 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/set-aside-time-08-11-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:52 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/0SEjrMesazI https://youtu.be/0SEjrMesazI https://youtu.be/0SEjrMesazI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1889327367 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/2024-08-14-a-true-teacher 01:05:26 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/VhoZUtg-DKk https://youtu.be/VhoZUtg-DKk https://youtu.be/VhoZUtg-DKk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1886551800 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/let-negativity-help-you-07-31-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:43:45 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/AK9qdCpEfAI https://youtu.be/AK9qdCpEfAI https://youtu.be/AK9qdCpEfAI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1883571657 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxxvi-07-28-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:15 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/gZC9F-EQb5A https://youtu.be/gZC9F-EQb5A https://youtu.be/gZC9F-EQb5A SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1878053013 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ramping-up-stories-07-21-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:38 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/9zOgKZwEJCo https://youtu.be/9zOgKZwEJCo https://youtu.be/9zOgKZwEJCo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1874782029 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-wrong-place-07-17-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:20 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/-fMvM0oiaX8 https://youtu.be/-fMvM0oiaX8 https://youtu.be/-fMvM0oiaX8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1872192579 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-rivers-xxxv-71424-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:09 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/QUgt9EBKM7c https://youtu.be/QUgt9EBKM7c https://youtu.be/QUgt9EBKM7c SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1868952087 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/can-you-see-the-humor-07-10-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:48 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/OM_bzknOvHc https://youtu.be/OM_bzknOvHc https://youtu.be/OM_bzknOvHc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1866623238 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/2024-07-07-normal-awareness 00:53:21 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Vasz_5_rbmM https://youtu.be/Vasz_5_rbmM https://youtu.be/Vasz_5_rbmM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1864659942 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/connecting-with-the-lineage-07-05-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:42:58 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/EXnpjwCZSBM https://youtu.be/EXnpjwCZSBM https://youtu.be/EXnpjwCZSBM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1864616952 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receiving-07-03-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:13:07 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/tSl0AShQWPE https://youtu.be/tSl0AShQWPE https://youtu.be/tSl0AShQWPE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1860320793 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/intention-versus-goal-setting-06-30-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:49 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/BBSAhyde67k https://youtu.be/BBSAhyde67k https://youtu.be/BBSAhyde67k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1859160309 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/notice-that-you-cant-06-26-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:37 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/VwlYfLc9A2U https://youtu.be/VwlYfLc9A2U https://youtu.be/VwlYfLc9A2U SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1855811706 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:48:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receive-your-own-aggression-06-23-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:49 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/57r_-opiIlM https://youtu.be/57r_-opiIlM https://youtu.be/57r_-opiIlM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1855129827 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-one-wants-to-be-suffered-61624-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg-1 00:59:14 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/2BpH-dsiaNA https://youtu.be/2BpH-dsiaNA https://youtu.be/2BpH-dsiaNA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1855103217 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/okay-but-061224-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:20 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/4vS7_th3qOQ https://youtu.be/4vS7_th3qOQ https://youtu.be/4vS7_th3qOQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1846919070 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ego-learning-6924-wth-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:12 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/8X8-tX1xnjQ https://youtu.be/8X8-tX1xnjQ https://youtu.be/8X8-tX1xnjQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1836707775 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/when-you-cant-help-it-06-01-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:40 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/49cANx6xyYo https://youtu.be/49cANx6xyYo https://youtu.be/49cANx6xyYo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1834580340 Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/eyes-open-05-29-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:34 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/g3eH7qo5Dzw https://youtu.be/g3eH7qo5Dzw https://youtu.be/g3eH7qo5Dzw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1831329528 Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receive-the-unwanted-with-sokuzan-52624-sokukojiorg 01:00:48 Sokuzan yes Whatever arises in your life, in your mind and in your relationships, receive that. It’s so important, but we miss it by the impulsive reaction to the perception. As soon as the leading edge of the negativity shows up, do nothing with it. It might just fall apart without your participation. https://youtu.be/D9H05PZhBFo Whatever arises in your life, in your mind and in… Whatever arises in your life, in your mind and in your relationships, receive that. It’s so important, but we miss it by the impulsive reaction to the perception. As soon as the leading edge of the negativity shows up, do nothing with it. It might just fall apart without your participation. https://youtu.be/D9H05PZhBFo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1828627896 Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-predicament-of-depression-05-22-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:20 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Xw1Xd20jAy0The emotional dynamic that shows up as negative or useless feelings that we call depression can mean completely different things to people. You may need a psychiatrist or a therapist. It could also, possibly, be addressed by sitting down, holding still and watching the mind is doing. https://youtu.be/Xw1Xd20jAy0The emotional dynamic… https://youtu.be/Xw1Xd20jAy0The emotional dynamic that shows up as negative or useless feelings that we call depression can mean completely different things to people. You may need a psychiatrist or a therapist. It could also, possibly, be addressed by sitting down, holding still and watching the mind is doing. SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1827008790 Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/enlightened-outflows-05-19-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:27 Sokuzan yes Enlightened means awake or realized. An outflow is usually seen as something negative that happens when we react to something we don’t like with anger and blame because all we see is the simple cause and effect. Don’t do anything unless you have to. You’re going to have to train your mind to see this. https://youtu.be/tsUJYW8l_Os Enlightened means awake or realized. An outflow i… Enlightened means awake or realized. An outflow is usually seen as something negative that happens when we react to something we don’t like with anger and blame because all we see is the simple cause and effect. Don’t do anything unless you have to. You’re going to have to train your mind to see this. https://youtu.be/tsUJYW8l_Os SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1823309937 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/strict-solitary-retreat-05-15-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:06 Sokuzan yes Sokuzan was introduced to this practice in 1974 by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche starting with a 10 day solitary retreat. We continue this tradition for varying lengths of time as an opportunity to look at our mind without interruptions. https://youtu.be/f5wdiZs7KHM Sokuzan was introduced to this practice in 1974 b… Sokuzan was introduced to this practice in 1974 by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche starting with a 10 day solitary retreat. We continue this tradition for varying lengths of time as an opportunity to look at our mind without interruptions. https://youtu.be/f5wdiZs7KHM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1821731847 Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/return-to-stillness-05-12-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:42 Sokuzan yes When we return to stillness, we see how crowded the whole thing is and how the mind is overflowing with subconscious gossip. Just watch the thoughts come and go. A willingness to not know is the space that shows up around the thoughts. https://youtu.be/M7uHfNSwKZY When we return to stillness, we see how crowded t… When we return to stillness, we see how crowded the whole thing is and how the mind is overflowing with subconscious gossip. Just watch the thoughts come and go. A willingness to not know is the space that shows up around the thoughts. https://youtu.be/M7uHfNSwKZY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1819011609 Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-deep-fake-05-08-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:11 Sokuzan yes There is a deep cluster of lies that support an artificial self. Just receive whatever arises without comment. Whatever occurs needs to be seen. You can’t see all of it, but you can see the leading edge - you have to see it yourself. https://youtu.be/_ROrpU1jeEo There is a deep cluster of lies that support an a… There is a deep cluster of lies that support an artificial self. Just receive whatever arises without comment. Whatever occurs needs to be seen. You can’t see all of it, but you can see the leading edge - you have to see it yourself. https://youtu.be/_ROrpU1jeEo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1815771753 Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-first-cause-050524-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:20 Sokuzan yes We’re always looking for causation. The ego wants to know why. Stop asking why questions. A “what” question stops at whatever it is you’re questioning. This is done with your awareness. https://youtu.be/BjucTupxJLs We’re always looking for causation. The ego wants… We’re always looking for causation. The ego wants to know why. Stop asking why questions. A “what” question stops at whatever it is you’re questioning. This is done with your awareness. https://youtu.be/BjucTupxJLs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1810480329 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-you-think-and-feel-0-04-28-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojior 01:08:20 Sokuzan yes Stop blaming others for what you think and feel. You don’t know what causes anything. Don’t leave what’s in front of you for what you think about it. By intending to follow the vow to be with all things, the consciousness begins to open up and see. https://youtu.be/q6d8JdiH2gE Stop blaming others for what you think and feel. … Stop blaming others for what you think and feel. You don’t know what causes anything. Don’t leave what’s in front of you for what you think about it. By intending to follow the vow to be with all things, the consciousness begins to open up and see. https://youtu.be/q6d8JdiH2gE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1808487057 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/shikantaza-mindfulness-04-24-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:10 Sokuzan yes Shikantaza is a Japanese word meaning ‘ just precisely this.’ It means that whatever shows up in your mind is your object of meditation. Shamatha practice is about focusing on one thing, or following the breath. One way of practicing is not superior to the other. https://youtu.be/XBuwvekU4w0 Shikantaza is a Japanese word meaning ‘ just prec… Shikantaza is a Japanese word meaning ‘ just precisely this.’ It means that whatever shows up in your mind is your object of meditation. Shamatha practice is about focusing on one thing, or following the breath. One way of practicing is not superior to the other. https://youtu.be/XBuwvekU4w0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1805559621 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-step-out-04-21-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:16 Sokuzan yes This talk is about encouraging you to work with your awareness to see what’s in front of you without reaffirming your ideas, opinions or emotions. ‘Don’t step out’ is another way of teaching patience. Receive the karma that is your business; the comments are extra. https://youtu.be/N4UPmw4plZk This talk is about encouraging you to work with y… This talk is about encouraging you to work with your awareness to see what’s in front of you without reaffirming your ideas, opinions or emotions. ‘Don’t step out’ is another way of teaching patience. Receive the karma that is your business; the comments are extra. https://youtu.be/N4UPmw4plZk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1803660876 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-assign-value-04-17-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:51 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/_UNoDgeRB5I https://youtu.be/_UNoDgeRB5I https://youtu.be/_UNoDgeRB5I SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1801104166 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-waste-your-time-04-14-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:17 Sokuzan yes “Don’t waste your time” comes from the last lines of the Sandokai. How this shows up for each person will be so different. Maybe it’s working at a job you hate, or a relationship you think you can’t get out of. Sitting meditation over time will help you get closer to the very area where you are probably wasting your time. https://youtu.be/mB8tqc_K3xo “Don’t waste your time” comes from the last lines… “Don’t waste your time” comes from the last lines of the Sandokai. How this shows up for each person will be so different. Maybe it’s working at a job you hate, or a relationship you think you can’t get out of. Sitting meditation over time will help you get closer to the very area where you are probably wasting your time. https://youtu.be/mB8tqc_K3xo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1798557382 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/where-thoughts-arise-04-10-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:14 Sokuzan yes https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/where-thoughts-arise-04-10-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=202e21e817e64fe5a0cc368a7dab4b86 https://youtu.be/v3OKQKAr6Jw https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/w… https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/where-thoughts-arise-04-10-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=202e21e817e64fe5a0cc368a7dab4b86 https://youtu.be/v3OKQKAr6Jw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1796082322 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-attainment-04-107-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:56:31 Sokuzan yes We can do both; have a life and a family, and be a fully ordained monk. The reason I say it this way is so we don’t confuse the mundane with the spiritual path. The important thing on the spiritual path is to just intend. The goal that I recommend is to see the truth yourself. https://youtu.be/9KESGDMo7w4 We can do both; have a life and a family, and be … We can do both; have a life and a family, and be a fully ordained monk. The reason I say it this way is so we don’t confuse the mundane with the spiritual path. The important thing on the spiritual path is to just intend. The goal that I recommend is to see the truth yourself. https://youtu.be/9KESGDMo7w4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1792555345 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/prajna-is-without-knowing-04-03-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:13:02 Sokuzan yes Prajna is sometimes called mirror-like; it’s reflecting back the mystery of the whole thing. You can’t know what this is. Everything that’s showing up in your life is unreal. You can continue to look at everything and just receive it. https://youtu.be/DAKI8feFhxk Prajna is sometimes called mirror-like; it’s refl… Prajna is sometimes called mirror-like; it’s reflecting back the mystery of the whole thing. You can’t know what this is. Everything that’s showing up in your life is unreal. You can continue to look at everything and just receive it. https://youtu.be/DAKI8feFhxk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1789780744 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/invisible-pride-03-27-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:49 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/T5EfdwVKTEE https://youtu.be/T5EfdwVKTEE https://youtu.be/T5EfdwVKTEE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1789924126 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/response-and-reaction-03-24-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:49 Sokuzan yes Be responsible for your mind stream without adding your personal condiments to everything. Grasping comes out of desire, which stops the awareness, the wisdom mind. The response is just to include and observe the desire. There is no formula or standard there. https://youtu.be/DCRwdQrI87c Be responsible for your mind stream without addin… Be responsible for your mind stream without adding your personal condiments to everything. Grasping comes out of desire, which stops the awareness, the wisdom mind. The response is just to include and observe the desire. There is no formula or standard there. https://youtu.be/DCRwdQrI87c SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1781083791 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-buy-in-03-17-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:32 Sokuzan yes This is a way of looking at not attaching to what arises. Don’t buy in, but also don’t dismiss or reject it. Don’t take any position on anything. This is very difficult to do. Have some consideration for the energy that’s moving around in your kitchen or in your mind stream. If you’re training your mind, you will know if you need to do something. https://youtu.be/HnmB91AJ_Hs This is a way of looking at not attaching to what… This is a way of looking at not attaching to what arises. Don’t buy in, but also don’t dismiss or reject it. Don’t take any position on anything. This is very difficult to do. Have some consideration for the energy that’s moving around in your kitchen or in your mind stream. If you’re training your mind, you will know if you need to do something. https://youtu.be/HnmB91AJ_Hs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1780158603 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/cant-fix-it-03-13-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:48:49 Sokuzan yes The fundamental issue is the suffering, anxiety and difficulty we run into, sometimes with no apparent cause. We are trying to squeeze some happiness out of samsara. You can’t fix it. This is the illusion you need to see. If you see this, nothing will be running your life. https://youtu.be/kL1GDEqPOS4 The fundamental issue is the suffering, anxiety a… The fundamental issue is the suffering, anxiety and difficulty we run into, sometimes with no apparent cause. We are trying to squeeze some happiness out of samsara. You can’t fix it. This is the illusion you need to see. If you see this, nothing will be running your life. https://youtu.be/kL1GDEqPOS4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1772632875 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/action-not-reaction-03-10-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:50:49 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/hFsLWvYa-bo https://youtu.be/hFsLWvYa-bo https://youtu.be/hFsLWvYa-bo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1768178217 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/030624-dont-let-go 00:59:45 Sokuzan yes Pre-order Sokuzan's newest book, Sixty Second Sokuzan: 52 one-minute Zen Buddhist teachings HERE: https://www.sokukoji.org/product-page/sixty-second-sokuzan Video-link of this talk: https://youtu.be/y_G5Bnewd6c Pre-order Sokuzan's newest book, Sixty Second Sok… Pre-order Sokuzan's newest book, Sixty Second Sokuzan: 52 one-minute Zen Buddhist teachings HERE: https://www.sokukoji.org/product-page/sixty-second-sokuzan Video-link of this talk: https://youtu.be/y_G5Bnewd6c SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1764783201 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/captive-of-our-conclusions-03-03-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:34 Sokuzan yes We tend to believe what shows up in our minds; it feels safer and more comfortable. The teaching here is that it’s an illusion. Just believing that this is an illusion doesn’t mean that it won’t continue to delude you. The two fundamental areas we need to see clearly are belief in a self as a separate being and belief that there is an other. It needs to be seen. Pre-order Sokuzan's newest book, Sixty Second Sokuzan: 52 one-minute Zen Buddhist teachings HERE: https://www.sokukoji.org/product-page/sixty-second-sokuzan Video-link of this talk: https://youtu.be/DkfnwqiDwcg We tend to believe what shows up in our minds; it… We tend to believe what shows up in our minds; it feels safer and more comfortable. The teaching here is that it’s an illusion. Just believing that this is an illusion doesn’t mean that it won’t continue to delude you. The two fundamental areas we need to see clearly are belief in a self as a separate being and belief that there is an other. It needs to be seen. Pre-order Sokuzan's newest book, Sixty Second Sokuzan: 52 one-minute Zen Buddhist teachings HERE: https://www.sokukoji.org/product-page/sixty-second-sokuzan Video-link of this talk: https://youtu.be/DkfnwqiDwcg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1759302450 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/secret-beyond-thought-02-25-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:36 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/NayGP3EIm8s https://youtu.be/NayGP3EIm8s https://youtu.be/NayGP3EIm8s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1751758530 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-location-02-18-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:12:21 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/nv_mOJgqSLk https://youtu.be/nv_mOJgqSLk https://youtu.be/nv_mOJgqSLk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1746386376 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ways-of-knowing-02-11-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:23 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/le_DOmAOGAA https://youtu.be/le_DOmAOGAA https://youtu.be/le_DOmAOGAA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1738546977 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/illusion-listens-to-illusion-020424-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:14:14 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/sdhy91flxSQ https://youtu.be/sdhy91flxSQ https://youtu.be/sdhy91flxSQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1734397575 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/you-are-the-seer-01-31-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:44 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/dNrbbJaN4XI https://youtu.be/dNrbbJaN4XI https://youtu.be/dNrbbJaN4XI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1731047268 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/whats-being-covered-up-01-28-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:37 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/kdk1uBpma6c https://youtu.be/kdk1uBpma6c https://youtu.be/kdk1uBpma6c SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1727428050 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/crazy-memory-01-24-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:56:24 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/bHtuD_wOOTo https://youtu.be/bHtuD_wOOTo https://youtu.be/bHtuD_wOOTo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1724370945 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/recognizing-the-help-01-21-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:35 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/HcRAn1ykQ8k https://youtu.be/HcRAn1ykQ8k https://youtu.be/HcRAn1ykQ8k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1721110884 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/without-and-within-01-17-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:54 Sokuzan yes Instead of trying to do things out in the world, go within. Slow down, sit still, and watch the continued, very subtle movement in your mind stream. Everything is dependently arisen. https://youtu.be/GY_RGOZW3hs Instead of trying to do things out in the world, … Instead of trying to do things out in the world, go within. Slow down, sit still, and watch the continued, very subtle movement in your mind stream. Everything is dependently arisen. https://youtu.be/GY_RGOZW3hs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1718172621 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/not-knowing-is-most-intimate-01-14-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:49 Sokuzan yes This talk title is a line from a classical text in Soto Zen literature: verse 20 in the Book of Serenity. You don’t have to know anything, but you have to study and receive everything. Stop responding out of some kind of interpretation based on your conflicting emotions about the nature of reality. https://youtu.be/UyazzC2VUIY This talk title is a line from a classical text i… This talk title is a line from a classical text in Soto Zen literature: verse 20 in the Book of Serenity. You don’t have to know anything, but you have to study and receive everything. Stop responding out of some kind of interpretation based on your conflicting emotions about the nature of reality. https://youtu.be/UyazzC2VUIY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1714680648 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-confusion-is-the-awakening-01-10-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:38 Sokuzan yes Look at the confusion without stories about how to fix it. You have no control - that’s the illusion we are buying in to. https://youtu.be/ge8O5KtNb4U Look at the confusion without stories about how t… Look at the confusion without stories about how to fix it. You have no control - that’s the illusion we are buying in to. https://youtu.be/ge8O5KtNb4U SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1710155343 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-three-turnings-of-the-wheel-of-dharma-basic-buddhist-teachings-01-05-23-sokukojiorg 00:49:27 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/dx6SF9YCLhA https://youtu.be/dx6SF9YCLhA https://youtu.be/dx6SF9YCLhA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1705206225 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/return-to-the-intention-to-see-the-truth-12-31-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:54 Sokuzan yes You don’t have to be a Buddhist, but this is so important: you need to find the truth, to be aware, to donate your awareness to everything. You can’t maintain it. There’s no correct way to do this. Just return. Awareness doesn’t go anywhere. https://youtu.be/0B7p83GHdh0 You don’t have to be a Buddhist, but this is so i… You don’t have to be a Buddhist, but this is so important: you need to find the truth, to be aware, to donate your awareness to everything. You can’t maintain it. There’s no correct way to do this. Just return. Awareness doesn’t go anywhere. https://youtu.be/0B7p83GHdh0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1705229787 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxxiv-122723-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:20 Sokuzan yes In this Q & A format, a student asks, “What is the meaning of our precept of no attaching to fruition (fulfillment)?” Sokuzan answers, “See how you’re attached to outcomes. It’s about observing the attachment, not some kind of a standard that you have not live up to.” https://youtu.be/er7-o6RCWgg In this Q & A format, a student asks, “What is th… In this Q & A format, a student asks, “What is the meaning of our precept of no attaching to fruition (fulfillment)?” Sokuzan answers, “See how you’re attached to outcomes. It’s about observing the attachment, not some kind of a standard that you have not live up to.” https://youtu.be/er7-o6RCWgg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1700020167 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxxiii-12-24-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:18:06 Sokuzan yes These questions from students include, “What is the meaning of the sixteenth Karmapa’s teaching that nothing happens?” What appears to be happening is an illusion. There are many ways to talk about this apparent singularity that doesn’t last. https://youtu.be/CjTvfQuY0Vo These questions from students include, “What is t… These questions from students include, “What is the meaning of the sixteenth Karmapa’s teaching that nothing happens?” What appears to be happening is an illusion. There are many ways to talk about this apparent singularity that doesn’t last. https://youtu.be/CjTvfQuY0Vo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1695989844 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxxii-12-20-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:10 Sokuzan yes Sokuzan answers more questions from sangha in this Q and A formatted talk: What creates other? “Fear.” What creates fear? “Believing your thoughts and emotions.” https://youtu.be/QW1TBBgx-nI Sokuzan answers more questions from sangha in thi… Sokuzan answers more questions from sangha in this Q and A formatted talk: What creates other? “Fear.” What creates fear? “Believing your thoughts and emotions.” https://youtu.be/QW1TBBgx-nI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1693414458 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxxi-12-17-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:50 Sokuzan yes A student asks: “If we don’t do anything with what’s arising, does that mean we're not functioning out of what’s arising?” If you see what is actually happening, you won’t do much: no commentary, just receive whatever shows up. https://youtu.be/Qr9L5lRMWmw A student asks: “If we don’t do anything with wha… A student asks: “If we don’t do anything with what’s arising, does that mean we're not functioning out of what’s arising?” If you see what is actually happening, you won’t do much: no commentary, just receive whatever shows up. https://youtu.be/Qr9L5lRMWmw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1693374342 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxx-12-13-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:12 Sokuzan yes If whatever shows up is what we need to see, does that include pushing away what’s showing up? What is the difference between meditation and sitting still? Sokuzan answers students questions about practice and meditation. https://youtu.be/iApaJciDuwM If whatever shows up is what we need to see, does… If whatever shows up is what we need to see, does that include pushing away what’s showing up? What is the difference between meditation and sitting still? Sokuzan answers students questions about practice and meditation. https://youtu.be/iApaJciDuwM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1687882437 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-xxix-121023-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:21 Sokuzan yes Questions from sangha include how to keep going on the path, and, "What is perception without a self?" Consciousness masquerades as a self. https://youtu.be/tlnizqfwkBU Questions from sangha include how to keep going o… Questions from sangha include how to keep going on the path, and, "What is perception without a self?" Consciousness masquerades as a self. https://youtu.be/tlnizqfwkBU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1681644813 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/beyond-understanding-12-03-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:12 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/hpm34zAUBCY https://youtu.be/hpm34zAUBCY https://youtu.be/hpm34zAUBCY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1678417902 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/112923-dont-think-about-it 01:03:13 Sokuzan yes You don’t have to stop your thoughts, but you do have to relate to them clearly and sanely. A teaching that might help you do that is alternating sense awareness practice (ASAP). This is about including, in particular the five sense fields of touch, sight, hearing, smelling and tasting. https://youtu.be/qEF6622JtCU You don’t have to stop your thoughts, but you do … You don’t have to stop your thoughts, but you do have to relate to them clearly and sanely. A teaching that might help you do that is alternating sense awareness practice (ASAP). This is about including, in particular the five sense fields of touch, sight, hearing, smelling and tasting. https://youtu.be/qEF6622JtCU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1676483139 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/projecting-confusion-11-26-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:45 Sokuzan yes The projecting part is thinking things occur because of our interpretation of the situation. We conclude without really looking beyond our thoughts about it. Only awareness sees beyond thought. Thought is trapped by thought. https://youtu.be/G3ruIm_Uqz0 The projecting part is thinking things occur beca… The projecting part is thinking things occur because of our interpretation of the situation. We conclude without really looking beyond our thoughts about it. Only awareness sees beyond thought. Thought is trapped by thought. https://youtu.be/G3ruIm_Uqz0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1670089953 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ego-algorithms-11-19-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:13 Sokuzan yes These are opinions or structures we use to protect self-centeredness and to reify and reinforce that we are someone going somewhere and doing something, which is also ego. The impulse is to stop it. Just try to be aware of what’s happening rather than trying to control it. https://youtu.be/qhw3tZVIa1k These are opinions or structures we use to protec… These are opinions or structures we use to protect self-centeredness and to reify and reinforce that we are someone going somewhere and doing something, which is also ego. The impulse is to stop it. Just try to be aware of what’s happening rather than trying to control it. https://youtu.be/qhw3tZVIa1k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1666626570 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/commenting-on-what-arises-11-15-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:42 Sokuzan yes Something happens and instead of just receiving what that is, we comment on it: thinking, judging, concluding. Rarely do we receive something as it is, unless it’s so intense, we can’t help but receive it. It’s not about getting rid of anything; it’s about awareness. https://youtu.be/vc8g21FbGjI Something happens and instead of just receiving w… Something happens and instead of just receiving what that is, we comment on it: thinking, judging, concluding. Rarely do we receive something as it is, unless it’s so intense, we can’t help but receive it. It’s not about getting rid of anything; it’s about awareness. https://youtu.be/vc8g21FbGjI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1663966617 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/111223-knowing-beyond-thoughts 00:57:05 Sokuzan yes A reading from the Majima Nikaya, the Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, speaks about the bondage and shackles of of theorizing. The Buddha said, “It does not lead to nirvana; This is the danger I perceive in these views, which makes me discard them all.“ https://youtu.be/1QTfjFiqwPI A reading from the Majima Nikaya, the Middle Leng… A reading from the Majima Nikaya, the Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, speaks about the bondage and shackles of of theorizing. The Buddha said, “It does not lead to nirvana; This is the danger I perceive in these views, which makes me discard them all.“ https://youtu.be/1QTfjFiqwPI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1657995429 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/empty-of-self-empty-of-other-11-05-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:59 Sokuzan yes Empty of Other is a third turning teaching. The otherness is what confuses the self-centeredness and gives the illusion that you have some say so about things. That doesn’t mean there isn’t something here, but it’s not a centralized entity, a ‘me’ with some kind of credential. Bodies come and go - you don’t go anywhere. https://youtu.be/Q8K3pgIDnew Empty of Other is a third turning teaching. The o… Empty of Other is a third turning teaching. The otherness is what confuses the self-centeredness and gives the illusion that you have some say so about things. That doesn’t mean there isn’t something here, but it’s not a centralized entity, a ‘me’ with some kind of credential. Bodies come and go - you don’t go anywhere. https://youtu.be/Q8K3pgIDnew SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1655285496 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/just-observe-11-02-23-by-sokzuan-sokukojiorg 01:01:31 Sokuzan yes It’s very important to just observe. We never can look at what something actually is. We add on things; what that is and, and almost imperceptibly, the person who is looking at it. We create an individual over and over again. Not only is what it looking at is unreal but that which is being looked at or observed is unreal. https://youtu.be/0OJvaOL0xxY It’s very important to just observe. We never can… It’s very important to just observe. We never can look at what something actually is. We add on things; what that is and, and almost imperceptibly, the person who is looking at it. We create an individual over and over again. Not only is what it looking at is unreal but that which is being looked at or observed is unreal. https://youtu.be/0OJvaOL0xxY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1653463860 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/therapy-and-meditation-10-29-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:19:49 Sokuzan yes A subject that comes up with students that there is often misunderstanding about is therapy, and how it relates to meditation. There are many ways to get into the structure of the way in which you’re confusing yourself. A good therapist will meet you, “where you’re at.” https://youtu.be/w1Ngynkd8VA A subject that comes up with students that there … A subject that comes up with students that there is often misunderstanding about is therapy, and how it relates to meditation. There are many ways to get into the structure of the way in which you’re confusing yourself. A good therapist will meet you, “where you’re at.” https://youtu.be/w1Ngynkd8VA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1653439632 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/confusion-is-not-confused-10-258-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:26 Sokuzan yes Observe the Confusion. If you try to fix it, change it or cover it up, you’ll miss what it actually is because you’re running away from what you think it is. It is not separate from you and also not the same as you. If you see confusion clearly, this is wisdom. https://youtu.be/OwFGbmqFOtY Observe the Confusion. If you try to fix it, chan… Observe the Confusion. If you try to fix it, change it or cover it up, you’ll miss what it actually is because you’re running away from what you think it is. It is not separate from you and also not the same as you. If you see confusion clearly, this is wisdom. https://youtu.be/OwFGbmqFOtY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1648959744 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/when-concepts-rule-10-22-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:26 Sokuzan yes Concepts rule when you grasp onto your thoughts and ideas and the emotional dynamics that are reinforced by that structure. Just watch the movement that arises around any particular story. https://youtu.be/DtlqaY-_wDI Concepts rule when you grasp onto your thoughts a… Concepts rule when you grasp onto your thoughts and ideas and the emotional dynamics that are reinforced by that structure. Just watch the movement that arises around any particular story. https://youtu.be/DtlqaY-_wDI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1648933563 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/why-meditate-10-18-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:05 Sokuzan yes I’m not trying to convert you to Buddhism. You can just meditate without doing that. If you don’t meditate, you are at the mercy of your passion, aggression, and ignorance, your self deception. If you know about it, it starts to come apart. If you don’t know about it, it will run your life. https://youtu.be/Pi4856vHXDg I’m not trying to convert you to Buddhism. You ca… I’m not trying to convert you to Buddhism. You can just meditate without doing that. If you don’t meditate, you are at the mercy of your passion, aggression, and ignorance, your self deception. If you know about it, it starts to come apart. If you don’t know about it, it will run your life. https://youtu.be/Pi4856vHXDg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1643114424 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-vow-10-15-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:56 Sokuzan yes The vow to be with all things, or to save all beings, is the third of the three pure precepts. This means putting others before yourself and it is very hard to do. Don’t disrespect people’s confusion by correcting them. Anything that arises, give it the benefit of the doubt. https://youtu.be/Wy6DsSHM2yQ The vow to be with all things, or to save all bei… The vow to be with all things, or to save all beings, is the third of the three pure precepts. This means putting others before yourself and it is very hard to do. Don’t disrespect people’s confusion by correcting them. Anything that arises, give it the benefit of the doubt. https://youtu.be/Wy6DsSHM2yQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1638362748 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-maintain-10-11-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:33 Sokuzan yes Just observe. Everything is fluctuating and changing so much that if you try to maintain a standard or a rule, everything crystallizes into something that has no oxygen and doesn’t breathe or move with everything else that is dependently arisen. Don’t maintain, just return. https://youtu.be/N6lIJ78-7K0 Just observe. Everything is fluctuating and chang… Just observe. Everything is fluctuating and changing so much that if you try to maintain a standard or a rule, everything crystallizes into something that has no oxygen and doesn’t breathe or move with everything else that is dependently arisen. Don’t maintain, just return. https://youtu.be/N6lIJ78-7K0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1635838761 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/illusion-speaks-10-08-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:42 Sokuzan yes This illusion is speaking to you. There’s no way I can lie to you and no way I can tell you the truth; YOU have to see it. The very nature of illusion is to grasp at relative truth, duality. There is no solid character that is substantial. Anytime you grasp at something you take all of its light away. https://youtu.be/xXpRhl3mVyg This illusion is speaking to you. There’s no way … This illusion is speaking to you. There’s no way I can lie to you and no way I can tell you the truth; YOU have to see it. The very nature of illusion is to grasp at relative truth, duality. There is no solid character that is substantial. Anytime you grasp at something you take all of its light away. https://youtu.be/xXpRhl3mVyg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1633871580 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/my-teachers-10-04-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:17:13 Sokuzan yes If you want to be an educator, practice meeting people ‘where they are at.’ Every single person is completely unique. Sokuzan talks about the teachers who responded to what was showing up in his mind stream rather than some authority about what was being taught. You don’t have to know, you don’t have to understand, you have to see what this is. https://youtu.be/jopNBULBy_M If you want to be an educator, practice meeting p… If you want to be an educator, practice meeting people ‘where they are at.’ Every single person is completely unique. Sokuzan talks about the teachers who responded to what was showing up in his mind stream rather than some authority about what was being taught. You don’t have to know, you don’t have to understand, you have to see what this is. https://youtu.be/jopNBULBy_M SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1631678904 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/teacher-and-student-10-01-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:25 Sokuzan yes Sokuzan talks about his relationship to his teachers, and how the relationship to a teacher might show up for you. An insightful teacher will know who they are teaching. The student is one who understands what it means to be a student. It’s important to be genuine, honest and sincere with each other. https://youtu.be/RBlUPlDhi7A Sokuzan talks about his relationship to his teach… Sokuzan talks about his relationship to his teachers, and how the relationship to a teacher might show up for you. An insightful teacher will know who they are teaching. The student is one who understands what it means to be a student. It’s important to be genuine, honest and sincere with each other. https://youtu.be/RBlUPlDhi7A SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1630945653 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-foundation-needs-to-be-awareness-09-27-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:57 Sokuzan yes There has to be a sky in order to have clouds. There has to be a foundation, and here it starts with Shikantaza. It’s not the importance of what arises in the sense fields, it is the space in which it occurs. See what arises in that fundamental space without doing anything with it. https://youtu.be/-ok8yGbVKCU There has to be a sky in order to have clouds. Th… There has to be a sky in order to have clouds. There has to be a foundation, and here it starts with Shikantaza. It’s not the importance of what arises in the sense fields, it is the space in which it occurs. See what arises in that fundamental space without doing anything with it. https://youtu.be/-ok8yGbVKCU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1625120745 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/an-illusion-cannot-be-corrected-09-24-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:20 Sokuzan yes If you think everything around you is real, you’ll continue to torture yourself with the illusion that you’re deluded by. You don’t have to get rid of the illusion; just see that it’s not real. It won’t be a conclusion. If you see through the illusion, you’ll just see yourself. https://youtu.be/6noqk256RZI If you think everything around you is real, you’l… If you think everything around you is real, you’ll continue to torture yourself with the illusion that you’re deluded by. You don’t have to get rid of the illusion; just see that it’s not real. It won’t be a conclusion. If you see through the illusion, you’ll just see yourself. https://youtu.be/6noqk256RZI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1621899141 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/inescapable-landslides-09-20-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:14 Sokuzan yes Even though the landslides are inescapable we fight against them anyway. One of the the landslides is the one in your mind that started before you were born. The source is unfindable. Your job as someone who is a meditator on a spiritual path is to observe that movement in your mind stream and see that there is no solid singularity anywhere. https://youtu.be/RXvZWRfsa3E Even though the landslides are inescapable we fig… Even though the landslides are inescapable we fight against them anyway. One of the the landslides is the one in your mind that started before you were born. The source is unfindable. Your job as someone who is a meditator on a spiritual path is to observe that movement in your mind stream and see that there is no solid singularity anywhere. https://youtu.be/RXvZWRfsa3E SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1619079663 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/without-location-09-17-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:09 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/rTjvhkv5NRQ https://youtu.be/rTjvhkv5NRQ https://youtu.be/rTjvhkv5NRQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1616529672 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/discussing-dogens-shobogenzo 01:10:20 Sokuzan yes The poem from the Shobogenzo chapter ‘Flowers in the Sky’ was written by Zhang Zhuo upon his enlightenment. It begins, “Radiant light serenely illuminates the sands of the Ganges.” Talking about the mind of awakening is very difficult. The poem ends: “Nirvana and birth-and-death are both flowers in the sky.” https://youtu.be/34xQxJYoR1k The poem from the Shobogenzo chapter ‘Flowers in … The poem from the Shobogenzo chapter ‘Flowers in the Sky’ was written by Zhang Zhuo upon his enlightenment. It begins, “Radiant light serenely illuminates the sands of the Ganges.” Talking about the mind of awakening is very difficult. The poem ends: “Nirvana and birth-and-death are both flowers in the sky.” https://youtu.be/34xQxJYoR1k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1613568690 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-is-realized-09-10-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:44 Sokuzan yes The five dharmas are a good way to introduce looking at this. Things appear, we are compelled to name them, then we interpret, analyze, and stir things up. These three dharmas are in everyone’s lives. The spiritual path of buddha knowledge and suchness is understanding and seeing the illusion. https://youtu.be/5Y71iRIwjeQ The five dharmas are a good way to introduce look… The five dharmas are a good way to introduce looking at this. Things appear, we are compelled to name them, then we interpret, analyze, and stir things up. These three dharmas are in everyone’s lives. The spiritual path of buddha knowledge and suchness is understanding and seeing the illusion. https://youtu.be/5Y71iRIwjeQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1610857572 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/respect-09-06-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:12:51 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/FxYJ6aov1kc https://youtu.be/FxYJ6aov1kc https://youtu.be/FxYJ6aov1kc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1607911734 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/panca-dharma-09-03-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:13:31 Sokuzan yes This has been called the five dharmas in the Lankavatara Sutra. The five dharmas are just one thing. It’s going to look like a path until it doesn’t. Even without the 4th dharma of buddha knowledge, you can awaken to muchness. https://youtu.be/IYHFKj6x6tI This has been called the five dharmas in the Lank… This has been called the five dharmas in the Lankavatara Sutra. The five dharmas are just one thing. It’s going to look like a path until it doesn’t. Even without the 4th dharma of buddha knowledge, you can awaken to muchness. https://youtu.be/IYHFKj6x6tI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1605263481 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/think-deeply-08-30-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:09 Sokuzan yes Think deeply comes from Dogen’s Shobogenzo in the fascicle, “Flowers in the Sky.” Receive thoughts without manipulating and interpreting them. If you think deeply there’s no thinker. Allow the self to fall away from the greediness of an imaginary self. https://youtu.be/9EsX40wIQBU Think deeply comes from Dogen’s Shobogenzo in the… Think deeply comes from Dogen’s Shobogenzo in the fascicle, “Flowers in the Sky.” Receive thoughts without manipulating and interpreting them. If you think deeply there’s no thinker. Allow the self to fall away from the greediness of an imaginary self. https://youtu.be/9EsX40wIQBU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1602990399 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/triggered-emotions-08-27-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:42 Sokuzan yes Your emotions are always there. When something happens to trigger our emotions we may think something or someone caused it. This is untrue. Cause and effect are much more complicated than that. Don’t torture others by blaming them. https://youtu.be/QByjiVDODb0 Your emotions are always there. When something ha… Your emotions are always there. When something happens to trigger our emotions we may think something or someone caused it. This is untrue. Cause and effect are much more complicated than that. Don’t torture others by blaming them. https://youtu.be/QByjiVDODb0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1600356789 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/suffering-08-23-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:35 Sokuzan yes Buddha’s first teaching was suffering. If you’re alive, you’re going to suffer. Even when nothing seems to be wrong, we’re worried about what might be coming just around corner. Most people do not know they are suffering because they’re successful in the relative area of covering it up. https://youtu.be/ykwbYVOhzYI Buddha’s first teaching was suffering. If you’re … Buddha’s first teaching was suffering. If you’re alive, you’re going to suffer. Even when nothing seems to be wrong, we’re worried about what might be coming just around corner. Most people do not know they are suffering because they’re successful in the relative area of covering it up. https://youtu.be/ykwbYVOhzYI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1597905519 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:19:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/without-direct-mind-training-08-20-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:16:54 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/OUep2HD6Ies https://youtu.be/OUep2HD6Ies https://youtu.be/OUep2HD6Ies SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1595537601 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/second-hand-confusion-08-16-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:19 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Gi7k4iePRkk https://youtu.be/Gi7k4iePRkk https://youtu.be/Gi7k4iePRkk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1593070812 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/more-about-cover-ups-08-13-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:29 Sokuzan yes Anytime anything occurs, if you have any thoughts about it at all, it’s more than likely a cover-up. Rather than see what is there we fight with it, or we blame. It’s about being aware or this, not stopping or fixing it. It seems to take a lot of sitting meditation in order to see this clearly. https://youtu.be/_aea6TrHwzA Anytime anything occurs, if you have any thoughts… Anytime anything occurs, if you have any thoughts about it at all, it’s more than likely a cover-up. Rather than see what is there we fight with it, or we blame. It’s about being aware or this, not stopping or fixing it. It seems to take a lot of sitting meditation in order to see this clearly. https://youtu.be/_aea6TrHwzA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1589754135 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/self-liberated-08-09-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:25 Sokuzan yes Anytime anything occurs, if you have any thoughts about it at all, it’s more than likely a cover-up. Rather than see what is there we fight with it, or we blame. It’s about being aware or this, not stopping or fixing it. It seems to take a lot of sitting meditation in order to see this clearly. https://youtu.be/453_2g1Iyi8 Anytime anything occurs, if you have any thoughts… Anytime anything occurs, if you have any thoughts about it at all, it’s more than likely a cover-up. Rather than see what is there we fight with it, or we blame. It’s about being aware or this, not stopping or fixing it. It seems to take a lot of sitting meditation in order to see this clearly. https://youtu.be/453_2g1Iyi8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1585843067 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/talking-to-the-movies-08-06-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:52 Sokuzan yes This is an image to help us see what we have been doing. We’re constantly participating in everything, commenting on whatever shows up, reifying, justifying, and validating ego, reinforcing the reality of whatever is happening in our mind stream.You don’t need to conclude anything. https://youtu.be/GV_AoCSo5Ro This is an image to help us see what we have been… This is an image to help us see what we have been doing. We’re constantly participating in everything, commenting on whatever shows up, reifying, justifying, and validating ego, reinforcing the reality of whatever is happening in our mind stream.You don’t need to conclude anything. https://youtu.be/GV_AoCSo5Ro SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1582229075 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-mirage-of-duality-08-02-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:44 Sokuzan yes “The mirage of duality” is a line from the Sadhana of Mahamudra by Trungpa Rinpoche. The apparent multiplicity of everything is the mirage. When you believe the illusion is true, it’s called delusion. It’s not about correcting that. https://youtu.be/RbfuYEEc2Ps “The mirage of duality” is a line from the Sadhan… “The mirage of duality” is a line from the Sadhana of Mahamudra by Trungpa Rinpoche. The apparent multiplicity of everything is the mirage. When you believe the illusion is true, it’s called delusion. It’s not about correcting that. https://youtu.be/RbfuYEEc2Ps SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1579147670 Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-experiencer-07-30-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:56:32 Sokuzan yes We automatically receive all kinds of things: smells, touch, memories, thoughts, emotions. When something shows up we grasp at it. This creates a grasper and the illusion of a person, an identity. If you’re constantly producing out of the illusion you are fueling that part of consciousness that thinks there’s a self. You don’t need to get rid of it; you just need to see that it’s unreal. https://youtu.be/0Ok8uoyLB_I We automatically receive all kinds of things: sme… We automatically receive all kinds of things: smells, touch, memories, thoughts, emotions. When something shows up we grasp at it. This creates a grasper and the illusion of a person, an identity. If you’re constantly producing out of the illusion you are fueling that part of consciousness that thinks there’s a self. You don’t need to get rid of it; you just need to see that it’s unreal. https://youtu.be/0Ok8uoyLB_I SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1576700279 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/072623-immaculate-perception 00:53:48 Sokuzan yes When your perception of what is right in front of you is completely free of the debris of your conceptions, preconceptions, opinions, ideas and junkyard dog conclusions, this is immaculate perception; no one is perceiving, nothing is perceived. https://youtu.be/wn0y2Ww-Iao When your perception of what is right in front of… When your perception of what is right in front of you is completely free of the debris of your conceptions, preconceptions, opinions, ideas and junkyard dog conclusions, this is immaculate perception; no one is perceiving, nothing is perceived. https://youtu.be/wn0y2Ww-Iao SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1573395823 Sat, 22 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/enlightenment-has-no-substance-07-23-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:21 Sokuzan yes Enlightenment or realization is seeing the truth and no longer being deluded by anything. It has no substance; you can’t find it. You have to see if for yourself with your awareness. https://youtu.be/NyD8E0kIeGg Enlightenment or realization is seeing the truth … Enlightenment or realization is seeing the truth and no longer being deluded by anything. It has no substance; you can’t find it. You have to see if for yourself with your awareness. https://youtu.be/NyD8E0kIeGg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1570384102 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/communicate-cooperate-collaborate-07-19-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:54 Sokuzan yes First, listen. If you’re having difficulty communicating, use the 90/10 rule; Listen 90% of the time and talk 10%. Wait for the period. Receive what is being triggered in your mind stream. https://youtu.be/IWns0Yl6w0Q First, listen. If you’re having difficulty commun… First, listen. If you’re having difficulty communicating, use the 90/10 rule; Listen 90% of the time and talk 10%. Wait for the period. Receive what is being triggered in your mind stream. https://youtu.be/IWns0Yl6w0Q SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1567495759 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/stuck-to-a-belief-system-07-16-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:14:25 Sokuzan yes This is the only way most of the world can continue on a spiritual path. Even in a non-theistic tradition, we set up an authority. It’s possible to practice without this authority. https://youtu.be/XxUBMcFoxMQ This is the only way most of the world can contin… This is the only way most of the world can continue on a spiritual path. Even in a non-theistic tradition, we set up an authority. It’s possible to practice without this authority. https://youtu.be/XxUBMcFoxMQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1564965493 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/six-realms-cover-up-07-12-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:35 Sokuzan yes The model of the 6 realms is a traditional Buddhist teaching about states of mind. Each realm is characterized by one of the three poisons and describes the way we are working with them. Bodhisattvas are said to appear in every realm in order to save beings. https://youtu.be/Qr1iLddzLuE The model of the 6 realms is a traditional Buddhi… The model of the 6 realms is a traditional Buddhist teaching about states of mind. Each realm is characterized by one of the three poisons and describes the way we are working with them. Bodhisattvas are said to appear in every realm in order to save beings. https://youtu.be/Qr1iLddzLuE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1567313935 Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/when-standards-obscure-07-19-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 02:09:52 Sokuzan yes We attach ourselves to a standard when we don’t want to see what something really is. We need standards, but they need to be observed with respect. You may stick to it 90% of the time, but If you always just go to the standard you are ignoring the open dimension of your mind. https://youtu.be/BMYPTaDHIRY We attach ourselves to a standard when we don’t w… We attach ourselves to a standard when we don’t want to see what something really is. We need standards, but they need to be observed with respect. You may stick to it 90% of the time, but If you always just go to the standard you are ignoring the open dimension of your mind. https://youtu.be/BMYPTaDHIRY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1564576108 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/belief-is-a-wall-07-05-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:44 Sokuzan yes People are controlled by their beliefs. These are positions the ego takes up in order to avoid looking into the darkness, the unknown. It’s hard to see if you're believing something because it shows up as an opinion. Just look at that and receive the discomfort without covering it up. https://youtu.be/7hoOaWAcpRc People are controlled by their beliefs. These are… People are controlled by their beliefs. These are positions the ego takes up in order to avoid looking into the darkness, the unknown. It’s hard to see if you're believing something because it shows up as an opinion. Just look at that and receive the discomfort without covering it up. https://youtu.be/7hoOaWAcpRc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1555215421 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/stories-on-stories-07-02-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:14:04 Sokuzan yes We make little short stories about everything. Be aware that you’re doing that. We’re not trying to not have stories; it’s always about awareness, not about controlling things. Observe what’s coming or going and what’s hanging around. https://youtu.be/s9vA4pPezbI We make little short stories about everything. Be… We make little short stories about everything. Be aware that you’re doing that. We’re not trying to not have stories; it’s always about awareness, not about controlling things. Observe what’s coming or going and what’s hanging around. https://youtu.be/s9vA4pPezbI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1552823182 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/anger-as-it-is-06-28-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:50 Sokuzan yes When anger arises in your mind stream, don’t stop it, don’t explain it, and don’t blame anyone for it including yourself. This just gets us deeper into the circularity of samsara.. Anger is dependently arisen and is not generated by a person. If you think it is, you’ll go in circles. https://youtu.be/KoT2ENAK0KQ When anger arises in your mind stream, don’t stop… When anger arises in your mind stream, don’t stop it, don’t explain it, and don’t blame anyone for it including yourself. This just gets us deeper into the circularity of samsara.. Anger is dependently arisen and is not generated by a person. If you think it is, you’ll go in circles. https://youtu.be/KoT2ENAK0KQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1550281489 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ignoring-ignorance-6-25-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:05 Sokuzan yes The three poisons are passion, aggression and ignorance. The hardest one to identify and not jump to conclusions about is ignorance. The very nature of it is to not look, not to see it. Without instruction it’s very difficult not to mistake it for some kind of samadhi. https://youtu.be/LEwn_qKWGro The three poisons are passion, aggression and ig… The three poisons are passion, aggression and ignorance. The hardest one to identify and not jump to conclusions about is ignorance. The very nature of it is to not look, not to see it. Without instruction it’s very difficult not to mistake it for some kind of samadhi. https://youtu.be/LEwn_qKWGro SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1547272624 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/buddha-nature-06-21-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:31 Sokuzan yes Buddha means awakened one. What is the nature of that? Buddha Nature does not come and go; it’s ineffable. Over time, through watching what is appearing and disappearing, you can change your allegiance over to the awareness of just what is dependently arising. https://youtu.be/nFAk5uz8Gbo Buddha means awakened one. What is the nature of … Buddha means awakened one. What is the nature of that? Buddha Nature does not come and go; it’s ineffable. Over time, through watching what is appearing and disappearing, you can change your allegiance over to the awareness of just what is dependently arising. https://youtu.be/nFAk5uz8Gbo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1544343667 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observe-without-expression-06-18-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:05 Sokuzan yes Receive without producing is saying the same thing. I want to encourage you to receive the thoughts. If you can, don’t express and don’t add. You may have to put a lunge line on that pony of your thoughts so that you can see the way you continue to take what arises and use it as a credential or proof of something else. https://youtu.be/kNNQb1Hc_aI Receive without producing is saying the same thin… Receive without producing is saying the same thing. I want to encourage you to receive the thoughts. If you can, don’t express and don’t add. You may have to put a lunge line on that pony of your thoughts so that you can see the way you continue to take what arises and use it as a credential or proof of something else. https://youtu.be/kNNQb1Hc_aI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1540950610 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/kleshas-may-increase-06-14-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:51 Sokuzan yes Kleshas may appear to increase because you’ve been covering them up. Now that you’re practicing meditation and studying the buddha’s dharma, the cover-ups aren’t working quite so well. If it shows up in your mind, it is yours. Don’t fight with that. https://youtu.be/XbVK3xWYbww Kleshas may appear to increase because you’ve bee… Kleshas may appear to increase because you’ve been covering them up. Now that you’re practicing meditation and studying the buddha’s dharma, the cover-ups aren’t working quite so well. If it shows up in your mind, it is yours. Don’t fight with that. https://youtu.be/XbVK3xWYbww SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1537737019 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/pushing-away-thoughts-06-11-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:32 Sokuzan yes Whatever is arising in the mind stream at any given moment is dependently arisen. That means there’s no real thinker there. We may try to ignore what’s arising or shove down our emotions. In order to see that you’re even doing such a thing, just be aware. https://youtu.be/i0MJ_uRY1Ao Whatever is arising in the mind stream at any giv… Whatever is arising in the mind stream at any given moment is dependently arisen. That means there’s no real thinker there. We may try to ignore what’s arising or shove down our emotions. In order to see that you’re even doing such a thing, just be aware. https://youtu.be/i0MJ_uRY1Ao SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1534270870 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observing-06-07-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:34 Sokuzan yes Observing doesn't fixate. The tendency of the mind is to fixate in order to protect an imaginary person. If you’re actually observing you won’t latch onto anything. As soon as you lock down on anything, that’s fixation. You can sit down and just collapse into whatever this is. https://youtu.be/Dakz8DTUubI Observing doesn't fixate. The tendency of the min… Observing doesn't fixate. The tendency of the mind is to fixate in order to protect an imaginary person. If you’re actually observing you won’t latch onto anything. As soon as you lock down on anything, that’s fixation. You can sit down and just collapse into whatever this is. https://youtu.be/Dakz8DTUubI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1531580422 Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/more-about-gratitude-06-04-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:53 Sokuzan yes Look closely at your mind - that’s what you’re here to do. It doesn’t matter what happens, what matters is your intention. Consciousness has nerve endings. Be grateful for those feelings and be grateful for this precious human birth. https://youtu.be/1yhg0h4i3NQ Look closely at your mind - that’s what you’re he… Look closely at your mind - that’s what you’re here to do. It doesn’t matter what happens, what matters is your intention. Consciousness has nerve endings. Be grateful for those feelings and be grateful for this precious human birth. https://youtu.be/1yhg0h4i3NQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1528243147 Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/confusion-knots-05-31-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:52:27 Sokuzan yes Look at the confusion that arises in your mind relative to what’s happening with your interactions with others, whether pleasant, boring or disturbing. Rather than look for the cause of the confusion, train yourself to see what this is fundamentally by looking at the confusion directly. This is done through the sitting practice of meditation. https://youtu.be/HgotzWl4Hww Look at the confusion that arises in your mind re… Look at the confusion that arises in your mind relative to what’s happening with your interactions with others, whether pleasant, boring or disturbing. Rather than look for the cause of the confusion, train yourself to see what this is fundamentally by looking at the confusion directly. This is done through the sitting practice of meditation. https://youtu.be/HgotzWl4Hww SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1525189705 Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observe-the-confusion-05-28-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:14:31 Sokuzan yes When anything comes up in your mind, before the naming comes, before you even call it confusion, just observe. The original situation is what needs to be seen. That's the dharma gate. https://youtu.be/MFrJ_u6HLMI When anything comes up in your mind, before the n… When anything comes up in your mind, before the naming comes, before you even call it confusion, just observe. The original situation is what needs to be seen. That's the dharma gate. https://youtu.be/MFrJ_u6HLMI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1522632580 Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/perception-052423-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:26 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/SYUIah-N28U https://youtu.be/SYUIah-N28U https://youtu.be/SYUIah-N28U SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1519873471 Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/karma-cant-unplug-052123-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:58 Sokuzan yes Karma is Sanskrit for action. The simple karma of cause and effect is what most of the world is trapped by; the illusion that ‘this caused that’ and you can do something to stop it. If you wrestle with your life, you’ll miss it. https://youtu.be/d58KP0AtzCQ Karma is Sanskrit for action. The simple karma of… Karma is Sanskrit for action. The simple karma of cause and effect is what most of the world is trapped by; the illusion that ‘this caused that’ and you can do something to stop it. If you wrestle with your life, you’ll miss it. https://youtu.be/d58KP0AtzCQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1517923534 Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/sangha-is-a-mirror-05-17-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:18:25 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/mbIlC-MU3_g https://youtu.be/mbIlC-MU3_g https://youtu.be/mbIlC-MU3_g SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1514669785 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/listen-more-9010-05-15-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:20 Sokuzan yes This is to help people see how they can work with relationships: listen 90% of the time and talk 10%. It’s an impossible form, but it lets you know just how much you run your mouth. Listen to everyone, even if they’re not saying anything yet. https://youtu.be/zMbaAzo9ATU This is to help people see how they can work with… This is to help people see how they can work with relationships: listen 90% of the time and talk 10%. It’s an impossible form, but it lets you know just how much you run your mouth. Listen to everyone, even if they’re not saying anything yet. https://youtu.be/zMbaAzo9ATU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1511859826 Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-ignore-the-silence-05-10-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:29 Sokuzan yes Don’t ignore the silence by grasping onto what creates the idea of a space or silence. Something comes up in our mind as language about everything. The quality of thought has different dimensions or depths to it. Get used to that and get to know yourself by watching your mindstream. https://youtu.be/K6jHmMsz2rk Don’t ignore the silence by grasping onto what cr… Don’t ignore the silence by grasping onto what creates the idea of a space or silence. Something comes up in our mind as language about everything. The quality of thought has different dimensions or depths to it. Get used to that and get to know yourself by watching your mindstream. https://youtu.be/K6jHmMsz2rk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1509268645 Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/hidden-dharma-gates-05-07-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:39 Sokuzan yes All dharmas are without fault and without blame. It’s about awareness of what’s happening and not about a success story. It’s very hard not to judge or blame. Have the courage to look at what shows up in your mind steam moment by moment, even though there are no actual moments. https://youtu.be/lpQg1ZpA0A0 All dharmas are without fault and without blame. … All dharmas are without fault and without blame. It’s about awareness of what’s happening and not about a success story. It’s very hard not to judge or blame. Have the courage to look at what shows up in your mind steam moment by moment, even though there are no actual moments. https://youtu.be/lpQg1ZpA0A0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1506404533 Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/this-is-outrageously-alive-and-awake-as-it-is-05-03-23-by-sokuzan-sokikojiorg 00:57:41 Sokuzan yes This is often missed because we put our ideas, our thoughts, our memories and our judgements over the top of something that is completely shimmering in front of us. It’s wordless. https://youtu.be/zhuoz7trqI4 This is often missed because we put our ideas, ou… This is often missed because we put our ideas, our thoughts, our memories and our judgements over the top of something that is completely shimmering in front of us. It’s wordless. https://youtu.be/zhuoz7trqI4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1503955879 Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/relationships-7-04-30-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:16 Sokuzan yes This is a continuation from Saturday’s all-day sesshin talk. Relationships are always changing, always difficult. Whatever is showing up that’s coming toward you as an Apparent Other, just receive it. It’s not exactly other than you. https://youtu.be/KfAHskq7Y_k This is a continuation from Saturday’s all-day se… This is a continuation from Saturday’s all-day sesshin talk. Relationships are always changing, always difficult. Whatever is showing up that’s coming toward you as an Apparent Other, just receive it. It’s not exactly other than you. https://youtu.be/KfAHskq7Y_k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1501585771 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/when-you-forgive-someone-04-26-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:58 Sokuzan yes The forgiveness I am addressing here is not about the minor things having to do with being polite and respectful of other people. I am talking about when you think you can forgive somebody for something. You cannot. This just perpetuates the confusion that we’re dealing with all over the world, all the time. First, don’t blame, then you won’t be drawn to forgive anybody. https://youtu.be/A5uPtKAj6jw The forgiveness I am addressing here is not about… The forgiveness I am addressing here is not about the minor things having to do with being polite and respectful of other people. I am talking about when you think you can forgive somebody for something. You cannot. This just perpetuates the confusion that we’re dealing with all over the world, all the time. First, don’t blame, then you won’t be drawn to forgive anybody. https://youtu.be/A5uPtKAj6jw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1499218522 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-mirror-04-23-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:14 Sokuzan yes If you see what this is it’s very mirror-like. It’s not reflecting anything other that that which is observing it, which is consciousness. Everything you see is mirroring you all the time. The encouragement with the this example is to see that its objectivity resides mainly in what’s being reflected in it. https://youtu.be/LCmIbhwgvW8 If you see what this is it’s very mirror-like. I… If you see what this is it’s very mirror-like. It’s not reflecting anything other that that which is observing it, which is consciousness. Everything you see is mirroring you all the time. The encouragement with the this example is to see that its objectivity resides mainly in what’s being reflected in it. https://youtu.be/LCmIbhwgvW8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1497280870 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/radical-awareness-4-19-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:50 Sokuzan yes Radical in the sense of going to the root of something means first looking at what is showing up. You’re going to have to look at the stems and leaves before you can find the root. I’m recommending to you that you don’t waste another minute of your life not looking at what this is fundamentally. https://youtu.be/drP3i0HErpI Radical in the sense of going to the root of some… Radical in the sense of going to the root of something means first looking at what is showing up. You’re going to have to look at the stems and leaves before you can find the root. I’m recommending to you that you don’t waste another minute of your life not looking at what this is fundamentally. https://youtu.be/drP3i0HErpI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1494640576 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-edge-of-thought-04-16-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:25 Sokuzan yes Starting with the sitting practice of meditation, just sitting still without being focused, there’s a that edge arises. Then there’s an overlap; that’s the protective part. That’s where we see the way we begin to disguise ourselves and come to conclusions about who we are. Don’t so anything with that. Just observe. https://youtu.be/KMNFd4wYNZ4 Starting with the sitting practice of meditation,… Starting with the sitting practice of meditation, just sitting still without being focused, there’s a that edge arises. Then there’s an overlap; that’s the protective part. That’s where we see the way we begin to disguise ourselves and come to conclusions about who we are. Don’t so anything with that. Just observe. https://youtu.be/KMNFd4wYNZ4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1492442089 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/priorities-on-the-path-04-12-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:22 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/eHrl7QySWAs https://youtu.be/eHrl7QySWAs https://youtu.be/eHrl7QySWAs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1489107322 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/training-monks-and-meditators-04-09-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:40 Sokuzan yes Learning is not about facts, although we may need some relative knowledge. We need to be respectful of the different ways people receive and handle information. Do not set up standards; that can actually flatten things out. https://youtu.be/CO4346n0QJk Learning is not about facts, although we may need… Learning is not about facts, although we may need some relative knowledge. We need to be respectful of the different ways people receive and handle information. Do not set up standards; that can actually flatten things out. https://youtu.be/CO4346n0QJk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1486527046 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/reference-points-04-05-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:56:36 Sokuzan yes What I’m endeavoring to point to is very challenging and very difficult to see. I’m endeavoring to give your true identity back to you, simply put. Seeing what this is looks like you don’t really see anything. It’s empty of what appears but it’s full of what it is. https://youtu.be/vuSpwDasaA4 What I’m endeavoring to point to is very challeng… What I’m endeavoring to point to is very challenging and very difficult to see. I’m endeavoring to give your true identity back to you, simply put. Seeing what this is looks like you don’t really see anything. It’s empty of what appears but it’s full of what it is. https://youtu.be/vuSpwDasaA4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1484112457 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/protectorwarrior-04-02-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:01 Sokuzan yes Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche brought this concept up to date when he came to the west. I prefer to use the word protector; The ultimate warrior protects the world. I say don’t go to war, don’t go to peace. Don’t take a position. https://youtu.be/Fh9f0a31K0c Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche brought this concept up … Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche brought this concept up to date when he came to the west. I prefer to use the word protector; The ultimate warrior protects the world. I say don’t go to war, don’t go to peace. Don’t take a position. https://youtu.be/Fh9f0a31K0c SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1481233093 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/conflict-03-29-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:41 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/nsV0mN20spM https://youtu.be/nsV0mN20spM https://youtu.be/nsV0mN20spM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1478758933 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/a-matrix-03-26-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:44 Sokuzan yes Dependent origination is not parts; it’s really more than that. Nagarjuna says, “Neither samsara nor nirvana exist, but all is a complex continuum [a matrix] with an intrinsic face of void. The object of ultimate awareness, the nature of all things, appears like a reflection; pure and naturally quiescent with a non-duality identity of suchness.” https://youtu.be/h_JyCfD7SLY Dependent origination is not parts; it’s really m… Dependent origination is not parts; it’s really more than that. Nagarjuna says, “Neither samsara nor nirvana exist, but all is a complex continuum [a matrix] with an intrinsic face of void. The object of ultimate awareness, the nature of all things, appears like a reflection; pure and naturally quiescent with a non-duality identity of suchness.” https://youtu.be/h_JyCfD7SLY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1476080389 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/working-with-addictions-03-22-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:06 Sokuzan yes Observe what you produce on the cushion and in your life. The thought production is covering up what it is you need to see. Receive whatever is happening without your comment on it. https://youtu.be/-AxnE8iUCfQ Observe what you produce on the cushion and in yo… Observe what you produce on the cushion and in your life. The thought production is covering up what it is you need to see. Receive whatever is happening without your comment on it. https://youtu.be/-AxnE8iUCfQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1473137554 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observe-your-production-03-19-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:21 Sokuzan yes Observe what you produce on the cushion and in your life. The thought production is covering up what it is you need to see. Receive whatever is happening without your comment on it. https://youtu.be/6uSmD5UnaGk Observe what you produce on the cushion and in yo… Observe what you produce on the cushion and in your life. The thought production is covering up what it is you need to see. Receive whatever is happening without your comment on it. https://youtu.be/6uSmD5UnaGk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1476638965 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-rivers-xxviii-03-13-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:40 Sokuzan yes This Q & A session begins with a question about the teaching, “Don’t do what you’re told.” https://youtu.be/S8JeMKB5TX4 This Q & A session begins with a question about t… This Q & A session begins with a question about the teaching, “Don’t do what you’re told.” https://youtu.be/S8JeMKB5TX4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1470562783 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-circle-of-thoughts-031623-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:45:19 Sokuzan yes Just watch the rotation that is trying to seduce you into into some kind of thought pattern of passion, aggression or ignorance. That which is observing does nothing. https://youtu.be/JjOw-DWx4_w Just watch the rotation that is trying to seduce … Just watch the rotation that is trying to seduce you into into some kind of thought pattern of passion, aggression or ignorance. That which is observing does nothing. https://youtu.be/JjOw-DWx4_w SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1466023234 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/time-is-an-illusion-03-08-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:25 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/dZjR6_rReMo https://youtu.be/dZjR6_rReMo https://youtu.be/dZjR6_rReMo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1462715887 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/about-enlightened-society-03-05-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:16:33 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/yRTEi9G180c https://youtu.be/yRTEi9G180c https://youtu.be/yRTEi9G180c SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1459720963 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/choosing-03-01-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:36 Sokuzan yes Choosing keeps the delusion going. By choosing, we hide out and we create an artificial situation that looks like we have some control. We do not. https://youtu.be/aftv6Djpswk Choosing keeps the delusion going. By choosing, w… Choosing keeps the delusion going. By choosing, we hide out and we create an artificial situation that looks like we have some control. We do not. https://youtu.be/aftv6Djpswk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1458234694 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/illusion-delusion-02-26-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:12 Sokuzan yes Most of the world is operating out of delusion. Something shows up and immediately we project onto it; what that is, how it should be. We are constantly correcting. Most of the world has no spiritual path. It is is not about feeling better and not about results. https://youtu.be/mk8XUbyXa1s Most of the world is operating out of delusion. S… Most of the world is operating out of delusion. Something shows up and immediately we project onto it; what that is, how it should be. We are constantly correcting. Most of the world has no spiritual path. It is is not about feeling better and not about results. https://youtu.be/mk8XUbyXa1s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1451398888 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/gratitude-for-what-021923-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:28 Sokuzan yes Let’s start with the basics; be grateful for gravity. Receive the ordinary magic of everything. Be grateful for your life, that you can breathe, that you have a mind stream, that you have the 6 sense fields and their objects, and that you can receive. https://youtu.be/6KKTV7hhvVA Let’s start with the basics; be grateful for grav… Let’s start with the basics; be grateful for gravity. Receive the ordinary magic of everything. Be grateful for your life, that you can breathe, that you have a mind stream, that you have the 6 sense fields and their objects, and that you can receive. https://youtu.be/6KKTV7hhvVA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1446172519 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/muscles-of-personhood-02-12-2023-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:41 Sokuzan yes The intention is to help you get an idea of the circles your mind has been going in since you were born. It’s called samsara: everything is going in circles. Habitual patterns keep us doing this. It can slow down or disappear, but only through awareness, as far as I know. https://youtu.be/67PfUw7d1Vg The intention is to help you get an idea of the c… The intention is to help you get an idea of the circles your mind has been going in since you were born. It’s called samsara: everything is going in circles. Habitual patterns keep us doing this. It can slow down or disappear, but only through awareness, as far as I know. https://youtu.be/67PfUw7d1Vg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1441062451 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observe-production-02-05-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:23 Sokuzan yes You actually receive most of your thoughts, you don’t produce them. Why? Because there isn’t anyone; there’s no solid you. What you’re looking at you cover up with your projections. The truth is painful; as the buddha said, life is suffering. https://youtu.be/XV1VCqd-e48 You actually receive most of your thoughts, you d… You actually receive most of your thoughts, you don’t produce them. Why? Because there isn’t anyone; there’s no solid you. What you’re looking at you cover up with your projections. The truth is painful; as the buddha said, life is suffering. https://youtu.be/XV1VCqd-e48 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1437872950 Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/names-standards-symbols-01-29-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:28 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/e9oOtkn8YMQ https://youtu.be/e9oOtkn8YMQ https://youtu.be/e9oOtkn8YMQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1435309150 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-rivers-01-2523-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:02 Sokuzan yes How do we put others before ourselves in the midst of our negativity? Look at the way you can’t quite do that, even though you’ve received this vow. Don’t fix anything. If you practice and practice and practice, eventually you will see reality. https://youtu.be/xkWi-7wT0i4 How do we put others before ourselves in the mids… How do we put others before ourselves in the midst of our negativity? Look at the way you can’t quite do that, even though you’ve received this vow. Don’t fix anything. If you practice and practice and practice, eventually you will see reality. https://youtu.be/xkWi-7wT0i4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1430757529 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/meet-everything-where-its-at-01-22-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:06 Sokuzan yes Meet everything where it’s at, starting with what’s arising in your own mind stream. Don’t add to it, don’t subtract it, don’t judge it and don’t blame somebody for it. The emotion is yours. Be responsible for your feelings. https://youtu.be/x4U_a7VIv5s Meet everything where it’s at, starting with what… Meet everything where it’s at, starting with what’s arising in your own mind stream. Don’t add to it, don’t subtract it, don’t judge it and don’t blame somebody for it. The emotion is yours. Be responsible for your feelings. https://youtu.be/x4U_a7VIv5s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1428932983 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/responsibility-01-18-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:25 Sokuzan yes Whatever shows up, don’t shift it to something else. Be responsible for anything that arises in your mind stream. The ability to respond means that you will consider everything that’s in your milieu to see what this is fundamentally. https://youtu.be/AqPVTWzfar4 Whatever shows up, don’t shift it to something el… Whatever shows up, don’t shift it to something else. Be responsible for anything that arises in your mind stream. The ability to respond means that you will consider everything that’s in your milieu to see what this is fundamentally. https://youtu.be/AqPVTWzfar4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1423327549 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/empty-of-other-01-11-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:49 Sokuzan yes We quite often hear about of empty of self, that there is no one here. It’s also empty of other. Another way of addressing this is non-duality, or advaita. There is nothing observed and there is no one observing. Bluntly stated, it is the illusion of consciousness showing up as this or that individual. There’s just observing, or consciousness only. https://youtu.be/C29LvAWWcd0 We quite often hear about of empty of self, that … We quite often hear about of empty of self, that there is no one here. It’s also empty of other. Another way of addressing this is non-duality, or advaita. There is nothing observed and there is no one observing. Bluntly stated, it is the illusion of consciousness showing up as this or that individual. There’s just observing, or consciousness only. https://youtu.be/C29LvAWWcd0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1420042141 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/when-confusion-is-not-confusing-01-08-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:49:30 Sokuzan yes I’m looking at confusion all the time. My teachers have helped me see that you don’t have to get rid of anything. It will not particularly be comfortable, and it doesn’t mean you don’t feel the confusion and distress, because consciousness always finds whatever form that it needs. Look at the leading edge of everything. https://youtu.be/8YNRI6WJFng I’m looking at confusion all the time. My teacher… I’m looking at confusion all the time. My teachers have helped me see that you don’t have to get rid of anything. It will not particularly be comfortable, and it doesn’t mean you don’t feel the confusion and distress, because consciousness always finds whatever form that it needs. Look at the leading edge of everything. https://youtu.be/8YNRI6WJFng SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1417411618 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/wtf-01-04-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:10 Sokuzan yes Suddenly something just starts to get hold of us and draws our attention away from what we were intending to do. Just feel it, receive it, be it, and don’t accept it, reject it or ignore it; that’s the path. Just keep returning and observing. When the emotions get stirred up, just receive that. https://youtu.be/lFiT4mbcTTI Suddenly something just starts to get hold of us … Suddenly something just starts to get hold of us and draws our attention away from what we were intending to do. Just feel it, receive it, be it, and don’t accept it, reject it or ignore it; that’s the path. Just keep returning and observing. When the emotions get stirred up, just receive that. https://youtu.be/lFiT4mbcTTI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1417335844 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/boundaries-01-01-23-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:11 Sokuzan yes There’s a natural boundary between any two things. There are the boundaries we set up to protect our property, and boundaries based on fear. It is about being aware of them, not about believing, judging or concluding. This is why we sit down and gaze at the wall, to see the delusions that are the walls of the mind. https://youtu.be/Qx7KND0tv_M There’s a natural boundary between any two things… There’s a natural boundary between any two things. There are the boundaries we set up to protect our property, and boundaries based on fear. It is about being aware of them, not about believing, judging or concluding. This is why we sit down and gaze at the wall, to see the delusions that are the walls of the mind. https://youtu.be/Qx7KND0tv_M SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1419462973 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/open-discipline-12-28-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:42 Sokuzan yes It’s hard to come up with a standard that will fit each person - it can be situational. The standard is the discipline, the structure. It’s very definite, and it’s very necessary to have strong forms. Once you decide to conform to this discipline, then it’s necessary to use the forms that are showing up. https://youtu.be/s__d-8Spf58 It’s hard to come up with a standard that will fi… It’s hard to come up with a standard that will fit each person - it can be situational. The standard is the discipline, the structure. It’s very definite, and it’s very necessary to have strong forms. Once you decide to conform to this discipline, then it’s necessary to use the forms that are showing up. https://youtu.be/s__d-8Spf58 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1419117709 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/122522-story-traps-by-sokuzan 00:56:47 Sokuzan yes We constantly tell ourselves stories about what we should and shouldn’t do. The motivation is the ego trying to protect itself. We don’t want anybody, including ourselves, to see who we are. It’s about getting caught in the story trap, not trying to correct it. See the way you do this. https://youtu.be/qM52lZynx08 We constantly tell ourselves stories about what w… We constantly tell ourselves stories about what we should and shouldn’t do. The motivation is the ego trying to protect itself. We don’t want anybody, including ourselves, to see who we are. It’s about getting caught in the story trap, not trying to correct it. See the way you do this. https://youtu.be/qM52lZynx08 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1419107137 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/12-18-22-the-second-wake-up-by-sokuzan 01:13:19 Sokuzan yes The first wake up is to see how you are being controlled by everything; your beliefs, your culture, your ideas. The second wake up is to the possibly of seeing who you really are and what all this is. https://youtu.be/TDNg86mcpa4 The first wake up is to see how you are being con… The first wake up is to see how you are being controlled by everything; your beliefs, your culture, your ideas. The second wake up is to the possibly of seeing who you really are and what all this is. https://youtu.be/TDNg86mcpa4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1410219259 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/falling-apart-12-14-2022-by-sokuzan-spkukojiorg 01:04:06 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwptYUgsKEQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwptYUgsKEQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwptYUgsKEQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1409779654 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/121122-nothing-to-fix 00:48:05 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SR4gtydRZc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SR4gtydRZc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SR4gtydRZc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1417120138 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-first-wake-up-12-07-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:52:04 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/WtxEIziwtOo https://youtu.be/WtxEIziwtOo https://youtu.be/WtxEIziwtOo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1396737193 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-rivers-12-04-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:55 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/WqiBmqLV6XQ https://youtu.be/WqiBmqLV6XQ https://youtu.be/WqiBmqLV6XQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1395178564 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mind-is-no-mind-11-30-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:58 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/rmuuUeTawsY https://youtu.be/rmuuUeTawsY https://youtu.be/rmuuUeTawsY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1392219478 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-rivers-11-27-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:33 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/tDbaEhy4lyE https://youtu.be/tDbaEhy4lyE https://youtu.be/tDbaEhy4lyE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1390537783 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/clarification-not-elaboration-11-23-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:15 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/CLClLbj-e5E https://youtu.be/CLClLbj-e5E https://youtu.be/CLClLbj-e5E SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1387644700 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-rivers-11-20-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:52 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/JnK_9gYQtM0 https://youtu.be/JnK_9gYQtM0 https://youtu.be/JnK_9gYQtM0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1385242507 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/traceless-awakening-11-16-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:21 Sokuzan yes Traceless means it leaves no tracks; there’s no result. Without credentials is another way of saying it. How would you know you had attained realization? You won’t know in the conventional sense. Realization has no status. https://youtu.be/QjCq1NAW4fI Traceless means it leaves no tracks; there’s no r… Traceless means it leaves no tracks; there’s no result. Without credentials is another way of saying it. How would you know you had attained realization? You won’t know in the conventional sense. Realization has no status. https://youtu.be/QjCq1NAW4fI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1383112801 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/intention-not-results-11-06-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:25 Sokuzan yes The rest of the world is trying to get results without respect for what’s showing up in the mind stream or the life stream. Put your energy into intending to see what this is. https://youtu.be/IdBoIFa4AKo The rest of the world is trying to get results wi… The rest of the world is trying to get results without respect for what’s showing up in the mind stream or the life stream. Put your energy into intending to see what this is. https://youtu.be/IdBoIFa4AKo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1383151099 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/substitute-blame-11-13-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:24 Sokuzan yes Something happens and we immediately abandon that for who did it. The ego mind will settle for anything. It reifies that part of the consciousness that has shrunk down into the size of a coconut and is looking for causation so we can have some feeling of control. All you have to do is observe this. https://youtu.be/V4ZEez-e9Gk Something happens and we immediately abandon that… Something happens and we immediately abandon that for who did it. The ego mind will settle for anything. It reifies that part of the consciousness that has shrunk down into the size of a coconut and is looking for causation so we can have some feeling of control. All you have to do is observe this. https://youtu.be/V4ZEez-e9Gk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1383130879 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/begin-again-again-11-09-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:50 Sokuzan yes This is a reference to Suzuki Roshi’s book, “Zen Mind, Beginners’s Mind.” We don’t have to orient toward some kind of result or gaining idea. It seems necessary to return to that original intention to see the truth, over and over. https://youtu.be/EG39nKpCE9w This is a reference to Suzuki Roshi’s book, “Zen … This is a reference to Suzuki Roshi’s book, “Zen Mind, Beginners’s Mind.” We don’t have to orient toward some kind of result or gaining idea. It seems necessary to return to that original intention to see the truth, over and over. https://youtu.be/EG39nKpCE9w SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1376613826 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/immaculate-perception-11-02-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:43 Sokuzan yes This is a way of talking about perception clear of all the detritus and debris that the ego throws up and supports in order to continue to create an oligarch who worries, judges, and controls everything. Immaculate perception is just receiving. https://youtu.be/CanbpCtfmXs This is a way of talking about perception clear o… This is a way of talking about perception clear of all the detritus and debris that the ego throws up and supports in order to continue to create an oligarch who worries, judges, and controls everything. Immaculate perception is just receiving. https://youtu.be/CanbpCtfmXs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1375070311 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/thoughts-cloud-perception-10-30-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:22 Sokuzan yes It’s not about putting a stop to thoughts. When thoughts are not used and abused, then they tend to soften up and we just perceive what’s in front of us: color, taste, smells, touch, feeling, and even thoughts. https://youtu.be/ZUnM3gOrYOM It’s not about putting a stop to thoughts. When t… It’s not about putting a stop to thoughts. When thoughts are not used and abused, then they tend to soften up and we just perceive what’s in front of us: color, taste, smells, touch, feeling, and even thoughts. https://youtu.be/ZUnM3gOrYOM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1371994426 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/who-is-a-student-of-the-dharma-10-26-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:26 Sokuzan yes A true student of the dharma is on receive all the time. This is why it’s so important to return to the vow. It takes time to do this. https://youtu.be/5yQcLvhYcgg A true student of the dharma is on receive all th… A true student of the dharma is on receive all the time. This is why it’s so important to return to the vow. It takes time to do this. https://youtu.be/5yQcLvhYcgg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1370093404 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/kindness-10-23-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:48 Sokuzan yes Start with yourself. Be gentle, but very attentive to everything that’s happening in the mind stream. Don’t accept anything, don’t reject anything and don’t shut down, ignore or distract yourself from anything. Take a look at the difficult time you give yourself. https://youtu.be/UA3Ep4pu1Iw Start with yourself. Be gentle, but very attentiv… Start with yourself. Be gentle, but very attentive to everything that’s happening in the mind stream. Don’t accept anything, don’t reject anything and don’t shut down, ignore or distract yourself from anything. Take a look at the difficult time you give yourself. https://youtu.be/UA3Ep4pu1Iw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1367707261 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/cccc-10-1922-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:34 Sokuzan yes I often say the three C’s are communicate, cooperate and collaborate. The first C is communicate. The way I describe that is 90/10: Listen 90% of the time and talk 10%. If you do the first three C’s, then you have community. https://youtu.be/Ds_Qn_w-pOM I often say the three C’s are communicate, cooper… I often say the three C’s are communicate, cooperate and collaborate. The first C is communicate. The way I describe that is 90/10: Listen 90% of the time and talk 10%. If you do the first three C’s, then you have community. https://youtu.be/Ds_Qn_w-pOM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1364692633 Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/meet-everything-at-the-gate-10-16-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:11 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/6k3mE3OPe9Y https://youtu.be/6k3mE3OPe9Y https://youtu.be/6k3mE3OPe9Y SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1362519346 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:35:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/everything-is-the-path-10-12-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:03 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/DW0xR2KTWws https://youtu.be/DW0xR2KTWws https://youtu.be/DW0xR2KTWws SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1360404397 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/keep-sitting-100922-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:04 Sokuzan yes This is a direct instruction from the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche: keep sitting. If you’re looking at your mind and watching without objecting, agreeing, or shutting down you begin to see the fundamental nature of confusion in your own mind. It’s not ‘out there’ - that’s a projection. https://youtu.be/jnGcElKcaXw This is a direct instruction from the Vidyadhara,… This is a direct instruction from the Vidyadhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche: keep sitting. If you’re looking at your mind and watching without objecting, agreeing, or shutting down you begin to see the fundamental nature of confusion in your own mind. It’s not ‘out there’ - that’s a projection. https://youtu.be/jnGcElKcaXw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1358373403 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/return-to-the-vow-10-05-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:04 Sokuzan yes Don’t maintain anything. You can return to the vow using a few simple words. Of the sixteen precepts, the main one to look at and return to is the last pure precept: Be With All Things. https://youtu.be/wWuef6JyzAQ Don’t maintain anything. You can return to the vo… Don’t maintain anything. You can return to the vow using a few simple words. Of the sixteen precepts, the main one to look at and return to is the last pure precept: Be With All Things. https://youtu.be/wWuef6JyzAQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1356029500 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-being-angry-10-02-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:45 Sokuzan yes The Ninth prohibitory precept of No Being Angry is about giving up our expectations on each moment and bowing to the richness of how things really are. https://youtu.be/RPDiIHCaeZA The Ninth prohibitory precept of No Being Angry i… The Ninth prohibitory precept of No Being Angry is about giving up our expectations on each moment and bowing to the richness of how things really are. https://youtu.be/RPDiIHCaeZA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1353665380 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/picking-and-choosing-092822-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:29 Sokuzan yes We are always projecting out onto something what we think it is based on our prejudice. Thinking we are not prejudiced is the very nature of prejudice. Pay attention to what’s coming through the door or down the street. Picking and choosing works well in the relative world. Wanting this and not wanting that is not particularly important or helpful on the spiritual path. Just receive. The absence of choice becomes choiceless. It will be replaced by dependent origination. If you get a little bit of clarity around your insanity, you’ll know what to do. https://youtu.be/6NfaOMQMjHs We are always projecting out onto something what … We are always projecting out onto something what we think it is based on our prejudice. Thinking we are not prejudiced is the very nature of prejudice. Pay attention to what’s coming through the door or down the street. Picking and choosing works well in the relative world. Wanting this and not wanting that is not particularly important or helpful on the spiritual path. Just receive. The absence of choice becomes choiceless. It will be replaced by dependent origination. If you get a little bit of clarity around your insanity, you’ll know what to do. https://youtu.be/6NfaOMQMjHs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1351486630 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dharma-talk-09-25-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:49:43 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/ZBrl1plSIqc https://youtu.be/ZBrl1plSIqc https://youtu.be/ZBrl1plSIqc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1350180409 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-diamond-sutra-09-21-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:39 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/W6-IDgx4lQU https://youtu.be/W6-IDgx4lQU https://youtu.be/W6-IDgx4lQU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1349887603 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/basic-sanity-09-18-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:25 Sokuzan yes The conventional idea of sanity is a basic stability that isn’t lost in the disorganization or chaos. Some people have a natural ability to do that. They are probably not on this particular spiritual path, which is extremely complicated and is going to take some work. Sanity is already the case - you don’t have to become sane, just be responsible for your own confusion. Through awareness practice, look at the craziness. When the emotion comes up and causes waves in your mind stream, watch it come and go, and watch how there is something happening other than the surface of the cover up. https://youtu.be/srRBlzvyVL0 The conventional idea of sanity is a basic stabil… The conventional idea of sanity is a basic stability that isn’t lost in the disorganization or chaos. Some people have a natural ability to do that. They are probably not on this particular spiritual path, which is extremely complicated and is going to take some work. Sanity is already the case - you don’t have to become sane, just be responsible for your own confusion. Through awareness practice, look at the craziness. When the emotion comes up and causes waves in your mind stream, watch it come and go, and watch how there is something happening other than the surface of the cover up. https://youtu.be/srRBlzvyVL0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1349786572 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ruin-your-insanity-09-14-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:18 Sokuzan yes We’re all crazy in some way. We’re confused and have conflicting emotions. The idea here is to see if we can’t ruin that by finding some way to go into the incredibly elaborate structure of insanity, its bulwarks, stand-ins, and ways of keeping your wisdom mind from awakening. You’re already awake; you just need to uncover that. Look at the craziness. You can’t train your mind unless you are holding still. This is aligning yourself with the natural equilibrium of the mind. Sit down, hold still and begin to look at the coverups. It has to be seen completely, thoroughly and consistently. https://youtu.be/EzN6YORjdy8 We’re all crazy in some way. We’re confused and … We’re all crazy in some way. We’re confused and have conflicting emotions. The idea here is to see if we can’t ruin that by finding some way to go into the incredibly elaborate structure of insanity, its bulwarks, stand-ins, and ways of keeping your wisdom mind from awakening. You’re already awake; you just need to uncover that. Look at the craziness. You can’t train your mind unless you are holding still. This is aligning yourself with the natural equilibrium of the mind. Sit down, hold still and begin to look at the coverups. It has to be seen completely, thoroughly and consistently. https://youtu.be/EzN6YORjdy8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1348958212 Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/just-feel-it-091122-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:47:15 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/jzaUUMP27BU https://youtu.be/jzaUUMP27BU https://youtu.be/jzaUUMP27BU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1340338633 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/touch-and-go-space-09-07-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:06 Sokuzan yes When you’re working with a radical, simple meditation process or even in your everyday life, the idea is to touch on whatever’s arising. Don’t maintain it, just observe. It’s not a demand, it’s just very simple. That way you’re acknowledging what’s arising but you’re not adding a story to it. Don’t shut it out with anger or acceptance. This is the practice of awareness, the path of the buddhas. Whatever shows up, meet it where it’s at. If you look at anything long enough it will turn into a mirror. https://youtu.be/ANnIWmR4dl4 When you’re working with a radical, simple medita… When you’re working with a radical, simple meditation process or even in your everyday life, the idea is to touch on whatever’s arising. Don’t maintain it, just observe. It’s not a demand, it’s just very simple. That way you’re acknowledging what’s arising but you’re not adding a story to it. Don’t shut it out with anger or acceptance. This is the practice of awareness, the path of the buddhas. Whatever shows up, meet it where it’s at. If you look at anything long enough it will turn into a mirror. https://youtu.be/ANnIWmR4dl4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1338263050 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/contrivance-09-04-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:21 Sokuzan yes #Sokukoji #Sokuzan #Buddhist #Buddhism #Zen #Talk #Sermon #Battlecreek #Michigan #Dharma #awareness #meditation #shikantaza #mindfulness #suffering #dharmatalk #Youtube https://youtu.be/p4RRIIT00gc #Sokukoji #Sokuzan #Buddhist #Buddhism #Zen #Talk… #Sokukoji #Sokuzan #Buddhist #Buddhism #Zen #Talk #Sermon #Battlecreek #Michigan #Dharma #awareness #meditation #shikantaza #mindfulness #suffering #dharmatalk #Youtube https://youtu.be/p4RRIIT00gc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1335926164 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-selfies-08-31-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:04 Sokuzan yes So far, we are free - kind of. But, if you believe, disbelieve or ignore your thought patterns, you’re not free; you’re in a prison of your own making - hopes for this, fear of that - it’s a set up. The “selfie” I’m talking about is the seventh consciousness. It’s not easy to understand. It’s the aspect of consciousness called the klesha mind, also known as klisto-mano-vijñāna. This is that part of the mind that says yes, no or I don’t care. When something happens, the self-centeredness is a knee-jerk reaction. The ability to be aware of it is where you start. This awareness of the grasping at self might take some relaxing of the mind stream. https://youtu.be/Asft_h7BB7Y So far, we are free - kind of. But, if you belie… So far, we are free - kind of. But, if you believe, disbelieve or ignore your thought patterns, you’re not free; you’re in a prison of your own making - hopes for this, fear of that - it’s a set up. The “selfie” I’m talking about is the seventh consciousness. It’s not easy to understand. It’s the aspect of consciousness called the klesha mind, also known as klisto-mano-vijñāna. This is that part of the mind that says yes, no or I don’t care. When something happens, the self-centeredness is a knee-jerk reaction. The ability to be aware of it is where you start. This awareness of the grasping at self might take some relaxing of the mind stream. https://youtu.be/Asft_h7BB7Y SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1333722904 Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-riverbeds-08-28-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:53:57 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/RGzIZ_NlLvU https://youtu.be/RGzIZ_NlLvU https://youtu.be/RGzIZ_NlLvU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1331276278 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-four-moments-08-24-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 01:00:09 Sokuzan yes This teaching comes out of the Tiantai, or Tendai tradition, which came to Japan around the ninth century. It is similar to Zen Buddhism. The four moments are: forethought, immanent arising, actual arising and passing away. This is about seeing the actual coming and going of things, much more stark, much more vivid, and empty of a self and empty of an other. You probably won’t be able to tune into these instructions unless you have a lot of sitting meditation under your belt. Not being able to do this is awareness; it’s not about accomplishing anything. It’s a concept that’s pointing at something that is not about thought. You can see this. https://youtu.be/vmOHQmf7LTY This teaching comes out of the Tiantai, or Tendai… This teaching comes out of the Tiantai, or Tendai tradition, which came to Japan around the ninth century. It is similar to Zen Buddhism. The four moments are: forethought, immanent arising, actual arising and passing away. This is about seeing the actual coming and going of things, much more stark, much more vivid, and empty of a self and empty of an other. You probably won’t be able to tune into these instructions unless you have a lot of sitting meditation under your belt. Not being able to do this is awareness; it’s not about accomplishing anything. It’s a concept that’s pointing at something that is not about thought. You can see this. https://youtu.be/vmOHQmf7LTY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1329037090 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-vow-is-not-a-cover-up-08-21-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:58:50 Sokuzan yes There are sixteen vows, but the basic vow is to be with all things. Whatever arises in your life stream, don’t object to it, don’t agree with it and certainly don’t ignore it. Those are the three poisons. It’s incredibly simple, yet impossible to accomplish. The vow to save all beings, to put others before yourself begins with seeing how selfish you are. It’s about being aware of that, not about stopping it or covering it up with ideas. This is why we have the vow, the offerings, and retuning to the buddha, the dharma and the sangha over and over and over. It feels useless. Accomplishing is the relative language of ego. If it looks like you’re getting somewhere, you’re probably in a rest area. This is a transcendent path. https://youtu.be/issyJRZ4YaY There are sixteen vows, but the basic vow is to b… There are sixteen vows, but the basic vow is to be with all things. Whatever arises in your life stream, don’t object to it, don’t agree with it and certainly don’t ignore it. Those are the three poisons. It’s incredibly simple, yet impossible to accomplish. The vow to save all beings, to put others before yourself begins with seeing how selfish you are. It’s about being aware of that, not about stopping it or covering it up with ideas. This is why we have the vow, the offerings, and retuning to the buddha, the dharma and the sangha over and over and over. It feels useless. Accomplishing is the relative language of ego. If it looks like you’re getting somewhere, you’re probably in a rest area. This is a transcendent path. https://youtu.be/issyJRZ4YaY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1326675139 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:06:25 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/take-no-position-08-17-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:55:42 Sokuzan yes Taking no position requires you to notice the way you move spontaneously from what shows up to a position about it. This is what you need to see. It’s not something you need to figure out, change or modify. Don’t accept anything. You can actually function just fine without a center, without a me. We get our identity from our descriptions of what we like and don’t like. It doesn’t mean that somebody who commits a crime isn’t wrong, it’s the grasping at right or wrong that is a big misunderstanding. We are all the product of dependent origination. Seeing this is done through an awareness practice. https://youtu.be/ktMJB5VT7Lg Taking no position requires you to notice the way… Taking no position requires you to notice the way you move spontaneously from what shows up to a position about it. This is what you need to see. It’s not something you need to figure out, change or modify. Don’t accept anything. You can actually function just fine without a center, without a me. We get our identity from our descriptions of what we like and don’t like. It doesn’t mean that somebody who commits a crime isn’t wrong, it’s the grasping at right or wrong that is a big misunderstanding. We are all the product of dependent origination. Seeing this is done through an awareness practice. https://youtu.be/ktMJB5VT7Lg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1324757506 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/downsizing-outflows-08-14-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:57:13 Sokuzan yes Something triggers us and we have an intense emotional reaction. This is totally appropriate: It’s called dependent origination. The emotion is just a feeling and it doesn’t belong to anyone. We differentiate and divide things up in such a way that we take ownership and add on that it shouldn’t be there. We want things to be different than they are, which is the first noble truth. Whatever arises in your mind stream needs to be there. Don’t do anything with it. It looks like a straight line but it’s a circle and it’s called samsara. https://youtu.be/WWSWnwVkvAc Something triggers us and we have an intense emot… Something triggers us and we have an intense emotional reaction. This is totally appropriate: It’s called dependent origination. The emotion is just a feeling and it doesn’t belong to anyone. We differentiate and divide things up in such a way that we take ownership and add on that it shouldn’t be there. We want things to be different than they are, which is the first noble truth. Whatever arises in your mind stream needs to be there. Don’t do anything with it. It looks like a straight line but it’s a circle and it’s called samsara. https://youtu.be/WWSWnwVkvAc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1322499646 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/produce-the-vow-08-10-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:53:50 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/4DyK0c55hf0 https://youtu.be/4DyK0c55hf0 https://youtu.be/4DyK0c55hf0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1320230818 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-believe-disbelieve-ignore-08-07-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:50:01 Sokuzan yes Notice how when something shows up you go to belief, disbelief or distraction. It’s very difficult to use relative concepts to see over time what that’s pointing to beyond the words. It’s not logical or reasonable. The ego mind will use that to turn you around because it wants you in that carnival. It’s terrified of the open space, of not knowing. With each person this will have its own kind of chemistry or texture. It will be very personal to you. Notice the way you believe or attach to something before you’ve even investigated it. Of course, it’s about being aware of that. https://youtu.be/edtHLuvjEr4 Notice how when something shows up you go to beli… Notice how when something shows up you go to belief, disbelief or distraction. It’s very difficult to use relative concepts to see over time what that’s pointing to beyond the words. It’s not logical or reasonable. The ego mind will use that to turn you around because it wants you in that carnival. It’s terrified of the open space, of not knowing. With each person this will have its own kind of chemistry or texture. It will be very personal to you. Notice the way you believe or attach to something before you’ve even investigated it. Of course, it’s about being aware of that. https://youtu.be/edtHLuvjEr4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1318458955 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-miss-your-life-08-03-22-by-sokuzan-sokoukojiorgdonate 01:03:28 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Ty4gAdxVmag https://youtu.be/Ty4gAdxVmag https://youtu.be/Ty4gAdxVmag SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1315974886 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/taste-fear-07-31-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:59:07 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/-nOXZHGjNT0 https://youtu.be/-nOXZHGjNT0 https://youtu.be/-nOXZHGjNT0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1313704690 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/chanting-sutras-07-27-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:55:38 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/IxCQQh7O0PY https://youtu.be/IxCQQh7O0PY https://youtu.be/IxCQQh7O0PY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1311454579 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/more-than-just-listen-072422-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 01:04:36 Sokuzan yes I recommend 90/10: Listen 90 precent of the time; talk, express, or produce 10 percent. This is very difficult to do, but if you take that attitude, you may be able to do 50/50. Register more than just the auditory. Look at the color of the clothing, their body posture, the space around them. Receive what’s going on in your own body, the gravity that’s holding you there. This can’t be separated from what someone is saying to you. You don’t have to name it or look for meaning. It’s about including what’s showing up in all the sense fields, including the mind. This is the practice of receiving. https://youtu.be/onfYM7BXf1U I recommend 90/10: Listen 90 precent of the time;… I recommend 90/10: Listen 90 precent of the time; talk, express, or produce 10 percent. This is very difficult to do, but if you take that attitude, you may be able to do 50/50. Register more than just the auditory. Look at the color of the clothing, their body posture, the space around them. Receive what’s going on in your own body, the gravity that’s holding you there. This can’t be separated from what someone is saying to you. You don’t have to name it or look for meaning. It’s about including what’s showing up in all the sense fields, including the mind. This is the practice of receiving. https://youtu.be/onfYM7BXf1U SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1310077894 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/reception-production-07-20-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:53:40 Sokuzan yes When you’re in conversation with someone, you can change the structure a little bit by receiving 90% of the time. Listen, receive. The idea with “90/10” is to move from producing to receiving what’s arising. Don’t add anything. You’ll be surprised at how much difficulty this can clear up. It will take awhile, perhaps quite awhile, before you can actually receive what’s right in front of you. See if you can notice the way you add on to things. Shikantaza will help train your mind to do that. https://youtu.be/wK9Dze1weHY When you’re in conversation with someone, you can… When you’re in conversation with someone, you can change the structure a little bit by receiving 90% of the time. Listen, receive. The idea with “90/10” is to move from producing to receiving what’s arising. Don’t add anything. You’ll be surprised at how much difficulty this can clear up. It will take awhile, perhaps quite awhile, before you can actually receive what’s right in front of you. See if you can notice the way you add on to things. Shikantaza will help train your mind to do that. https://youtu.be/wK9Dze1weHY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1307569516 Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/conversation-with-confusion-07-17-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:58:08 Sokuzan yes It might look very logical or reasonable when someone says something that we go into some kind of rotation in the mind where we try to figure things out. The phrases in our speech show us that we are not really looking at this. I’m not saying you can’t squeeze some relative happiness out of samsara. As a way of working with the tendency to be seduced into figuring it out, turn your awareness to everything that’s arising in consciousness. See the asymmetry of the mind. You don’t need to correct it, just see it. https://youtu.be/hnaHeEHU6vg It might look very logical or reasonable when som… It might look very logical or reasonable when someone says something that we go into some kind of rotation in the mind where we try to figure things out. The phrases in our speech show us that we are not really looking at this. I’m not saying you can’t squeeze some relative happiness out of samsara. As a way of working with the tendency to be seduced into figuring it out, turn your awareness to everything that’s arising in consciousness. See the asymmetry of the mind. You don’t need to correct it, just see it. https://youtu.be/hnaHeEHU6vg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1305240889 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/fixing-is-a-cover-up-07-13-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 01:01:06 Sokuzan yes Sometimes fixing is all you can do. This works in the area of relative truth, such as a flat tire. Your mind stream is not like that. The desire to fix overrides the ability to see what it actually is. We need to know what’s fundamentally going on. If you’re a meditator, you can work with your your anxiety or emotional state by way of observing that without going down into it, which could be a trap for the thinking mind looking for results. Just look at what’s actually happening. https://youtu.be/Ml-NpARe4Yw Sometimes fixing is all you can do. This works in… Sometimes fixing is all you can do. This works in the area of relative truth, such as a flat tire. Your mind stream is not like that. The desire to fix overrides the ability to see what it actually is. We need to know what’s fundamentally going on. If you’re a meditator, you can work with your your anxiety or emotional state by way of observing that without going down into it, which could be a trap for the thinking mind looking for results. Just look at what’s actually happening. https://youtu.be/Ml-NpARe4Yw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1303449085 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/feelings-craving-grasping-07-10-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 01:11:47 Sokuzan yes These three links on the chain of existence are a difficult area. The feeling arises and there’s a wish to have more of it, to get rid of it or to ignore it. Any feeling that arises is going to have a positive, negative or neutral aspect to it. If we don’t like it, we want to go to something else. Blame is one way we do this. Don’t abandon the feeling. When there are internal conflicting emotions, just be aware of the feeling. Your emotions are none of your business; Your karma is nothing personal. These three links on the chain of existence are a… These three links on the chain of existence are a difficult area. The feeling arises and there’s a wish to have more of it, to get rid of it or to ignore it. Any feeling that arises is going to have a positive, negative or neutral aspect to it. If we don’t like it, we want to go to something else. Blame is one way we do this. Don’t abandon the feeling. When there are internal conflicting emotions, just be aware of the feeling. Your emotions are none of your business; Your karma is nothing personal. SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1301392603 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-palm-and-the-fist-070622-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 01:12:50 Sokuzan yes The Palm And The Fist - 07.06.22 by Sokuzan - sokukoji.org/donate by Sokuzan The Palm And The Fist - 07.06.22 by Sokuzan - sok… The Palm And The Fist - 07.06.22 by Sokuzan - sokukoji.org/donate by Sokuzan SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1300008676 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-more-mountains-07-03-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 01:04:55 Sokuzan yes “What is risky about speaking in front of sangha that I want to control with the three poisons? The flood gates of negative thoughts just open.” Sokuzan responds to this and other questions from sangha. “It might feel risky in that we know people are agreeing, disagreeing, or judging what we say. People are going to take a position and there’s no way around that. It’s possible to just receive that. We tend to personalize thoughts based on our values… Attribution of wrongness to an identity just strengthens that identity. Have a willingness to be with whatever you’re producing.” https://youtu.be/5fDNcQsyV9k “What is risky about speaking in front of sangha … “What is risky about speaking in front of sangha that I want to control with the three poisons? The flood gates of negative thoughts just open.” Sokuzan responds to this and other questions from sangha. “It might feel risky in that we know people are agreeing, disagreeing, or judging what we say. People are going to take a position and there’s no way around that. It’s possible to just receive that. We tend to personalize thoughts based on our values… Attribution of wrongness to an identity just strengthens that identity. Have a willingness to be with whatever you’re producing.” https://youtu.be/5fDNcQsyV9k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1298422300 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/justified-06-29-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:53:33 Sokuzan yes This is a dynamic we quite often use in looking at something we’ve done or need to do. Is it justified? There is no way you can tell. That doesn’t mean you wouldn’t do it anyway. Do the action you need to do, but don’t abandon your fundamental open responsibility by justifying it. Some people live their whole lives this way. You can justify anything, but all evidence is partial — it’s relative truth. You cannot see all the causes and conditions behind anything and you can’t find the first cause. It’s so incredibly complicated. https://youtu.be/nxlygn6QhRE This is a dynamic we quite often use in looking a… This is a dynamic we quite often use in looking at something we’ve done or need to do. Is it justified? There is no way you can tell. That doesn’t mean you wouldn’t do it anyway. Do the action you need to do, but don’t abandon your fundamental open responsibility by justifying it. Some people live their whole lives this way. You can justify anything, but all evidence is partial — it’s relative truth. You cannot see all the causes and conditions behind anything and you can’t find the first cause. It’s so incredibly complicated. https://youtu.be/nxlygn6QhRE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1295143600 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/look-closely-you-humans-06-26-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:52:20 Sokuzan yes Look Closely You Humans - 06-26-22 by Sokuzan - sokukoji.org/donate by Sokuzan Look Closely You Humans - 06-26-22 by Sokuzan - s… Look Closely You Humans - 06-26-22 by Sokuzan - sokukoji.org/donate by Sokuzan SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1295026876 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/real-education-06-22-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 01:05:00 Sokuzan yes The important thing about actually helping someone to learn is to meet them “Where they’re at”, not to see that they come up to certain standards. Standards are based on controlling people. The way we get an education is not just memorizing a bunch of facts and formulas. The intelligence, understanding and perception of the student needs to be included. Here at the monastery no one is required to memorize anything. In order to train monks to teach the dharma, I say study, discuss the material, practice, and face the wall: train your mind. The important thing is to learn, not to understand in the conventional sense. The important thing about actually helping someon… The important thing about actually helping someone to learn is to meet them “Where they’re at”, not to see that they come up to certain standards. Standards are based on controlling people. The way we get an education is not just memorizing a bunch of facts and formulas. The intelligence, understanding and perception of the student needs to be included. Here at the monastery no one is required to memorize anything. In order to train monks to teach the dharma, I say study, discuss the material, practice, and face the wall: train your mind. The important thing is to learn, not to understand in the conventional sense. SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1294560571 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-let-go-06-19-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 01:01:23 Sokuzan yes Quite often this is said to us by people who think they know more than we do: "Just let go." I say don’t do that. Anytime you sink your hooks into anything, just observe that: see the way you grasp. If we are talking about a situation in the emotional mindstream, don’t let go. It’s not about trying to get rid of anything. The underlying issue is mistaken identity. Just observe the way you cling to your emotions and your feelings. https://youtu.be/Ku7KOcFF698 Quite often this is said to us by people who thin… Quite often this is said to us by people who think they know more than we do: "Just let go." I say don’t do that. Anytime you sink your hooks into anything, just observe that: see the way you grasp. If we are talking about a situation in the emotional mindstream, don’t let go. It’s not about trying to get rid of anything. The underlying issue is mistaken identity. Just observe the way you cling to your emotions and your feelings. https://youtu.be/Ku7KOcFF698 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1288860811 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/its-gonna-get-worse-06-15-22-by-sokuzan 01:09:49 Sokuzan yes It's Gonna Get Worse - 06-15-22 by Sokuzan - sokukoji.org/donate by Sokuzan It's Gonna Get Worse - 06-15-22 by Sokuzan - soku… It's Gonna Get Worse - 06-15-22 by Sokuzan - sokukoji.org/donate by Sokuzan SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1286932570 Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-walls-of-the-mind-06-12-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:51:57 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/kkhliP1akwo https://youtu.be/kkhliP1akwo https://youtu.be/kkhliP1akwo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1284429310 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/come-and-get-me-06-08-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorgdonate 00:53:43 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/qKqhCk4TLFc https://youtu.be/qKqhCk4TLFc https://youtu.be/qKqhCk4TLFc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1282389850 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/awareness-education-06-05-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:16 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njt2FtGKLZE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njt2FtGKLZE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njt2FtGKLZE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1279975078 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:51:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/blaming-covers-truth-06-01-22-by-sokuzan-sokuko 01:06:38 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/0gdQzMjfRAI https://youtu.be/0gdQzMjfRAI https://youtu.be/0gdQzMjfRAI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1277906707 Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/alternate-the-stories-05-29-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:15 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/N_PhADh-W50 https://youtu.be/N_PhADh-W50 https://youtu.be/N_PhADh-W50 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1275727279 Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/its-not-going-to-be-easy-05-25-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:34 Sokuzan yes The most important thing you can do is train your mind so that you can see the conflicting emotions about what your own life is fundamentally about. Don’t get your understanding from anyone. It needs to come through your consciousness, your awareness. You will not be able to figure this out. You actually have to see it yourself, and it’s not going to be easy. As the Buddha said, "Life is suffering." Begin by looking at what’s in front of you. Be willing to not know what you’re doing and go into the darkness of your own mind. https://youtu.be/3sIMjzxg6UA The most important thing you can do is train your… The most important thing you can do is train your mind so that you can see the conflicting emotions about what your own life is fundamentally about. Don’t get your understanding from anyone. It needs to come through your consciousness, your awareness. You will not be able to figure this out. You actually have to see it yourself, and it’s not going to be easy. As the Buddha said, "Life is suffering." Begin by looking at what’s in front of you. Be willing to not know what you’re doing and go into the darkness of your own mind. https://youtu.be/3sIMjzxg6UA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1273961773 Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-wander-in-the-bardo-05-22-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:11 Sokuzan yes When I say, "Don’t do 'something'," it’s not a command. It’s meant to help you question, through the action of awareness, whether you are doing that kind of thing. Bardo means gap or intermediate state. When your life comes to an end you have no touchstone at all. You don’t have this incredible physical form that anchors you into this dynamic where things look so intensely real: the bardo of this life. What is fundamentally true? You could reflect on that. Don’t wander around looking for something else, abandoning what’s in front of you. https://youtu.be/XUjbaVtl9Tk When I say, "Don’t do 'something'," it’s not a co… When I say, "Don’t do 'something'," it’s not a command. It’s meant to help you question, through the action of awareness, whether you are doing that kind of thing. Bardo means gap or intermediate state. When your life comes to an end you have no touchstone at all. You don’t have this incredible physical form that anchors you into this dynamic where things look so intensely real: the bardo of this life. What is fundamentally true? You could reflect on that. Don’t wander around looking for something else, abandoning what’s in front of you. https://youtu.be/XUjbaVtl9Tk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1271449393 Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/parts-of-the-practice-5-18-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:53 Sokuzan yes Classically, the parts of practice are the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. It’s pretty hard to do this unless you meet someone who has been doing this for awhile and has some clarity about what this is. Of these three, the very most important thing that I spent my time on as a student of the buddha’s dharma, and that I was introduced to by my teacher, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, was the sitting practice of meditation. You’re going to need the other ones, but this is absolutely the most important. The best way to study the dharma is with the sangha. It’s not about understanding the material. It’s about your intention, your dedication, and your devotion to the teacher. https://youtu.be/FZsmaCjttmA https://sokukoJi.org/donate Classically, the parts of practice are the Buddha… Classically, the parts of practice are the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. It’s pretty hard to do this unless you meet someone who has been doing this for awhile and has some clarity about what this is. Of these three, the very most important thing that I spent my time on as a student of the buddha’s dharma, and that I was introduced to by my teacher, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, was the sitting practice of meditation. You’re going to need the other ones, but this is absolutely the most important. The best way to study the dharma is with the sangha. It’s not about understanding the material. It’s about your intention, your dedication, and your devotion to the teacher. https://youtu.be/FZsmaCjttmA https://sokukoJi.org/donate SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1271433019 Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-three-kinds-of-pain-05-15-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:12:54 Sokuzan yes According to the Buddhadharma, there are three kinds of pain. The pain of pain is anything from a toothache to some kind of paranoia about what’s around the corner. Sometimes the most difficult kind of pain is emotional: mental anguish, anxiety and pain. The pain of alternation shows up in the pain of pain. The pain of conditioned existence shows is the pain of the composite. All three show up in each one. If it shows up in your mind stream, if it shows up in your lifestream, if it shows up in your living room, it’s supposed to be there. It’s dependent origination. You have to see this yourself. https://youtu.be/rg7A38EnQnY https://sokukoji.org/donate According to the Buddhadharma, there are three ki… According to the Buddhadharma, there are three kinds of pain. The pain of pain is anything from a toothache to some kind of paranoia about what’s around the corner. Sometimes the most difficult kind of pain is emotional: mental anguish, anxiety and pain. The pain of alternation shows up in the pain of pain. The pain of conditioned existence shows is the pain of the composite. All three show up in each one. If it shows up in your mind stream, if it shows up in your lifestream, if it shows up in your living room, it’s supposed to be there. It’s dependent origination. You have to see this yourself. https://youtu.be/rg7A38EnQnY https://sokukoji.org/donate SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1267178167 Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/vastness-05-11-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:34 Sokuzan yes Don’t ignore the incredible vastness of the relative by shrinking down into your little petty mind with your concerns about what he said or what they did. The shrinking down is out of fear of too much space. If you need an image, go outside and look right down at your feet. Then look up at the vastness of the sky. This is just the relative vastness, minuscule compared to the vastness of your mind. The ego’s experience of vastness may only be fear. Don’t abandon this for some way of closing down. Just receive. Just listen. You don’t have to understand. https://youtu.be/5gvOfSAvTxc https://www.sokukoji.org/donate Don’t ignore the incredible vastness of the relat… Don’t ignore the incredible vastness of the relative by shrinking down into your little petty mind with your concerns about what he said or what they did. The shrinking down is out of fear of too much space. If you need an image, go outside and look right down at your feet. Then look up at the vastness of the sky. This is just the relative vastness, minuscule compared to the vastness of your mind. The ego’s experience of vastness may only be fear. Don’t abandon this for some way of closing down. Just receive. Just listen. You don’t have to understand. https://youtu.be/5gvOfSAvTxc https://www.sokukoji.org/donate SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1265309515 Sun, 08 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/homeless-emotions-05-08-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:44:44 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/4LBg8Zwr6yU https://www.sokukoji.org https://youtu.be/4LBg8Zwr6yU https://www.sokukoji… https://youtu.be/4LBg8Zwr6yU https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1262821297 Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/go-to-hell-05-04-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:21 Sokuzan yes Whatever arises in your mind, don’t object, don’t run away, and don’t cover it up. If it’s intense and it’s coming up in your mind stream, then I highly recommend that you go right into the negativity. When I say go to hell, I’m saying be responsible for what arises in your mind stream and respond to it. The third of the three pure precepts is to be with all things. If you intend to do that, you’ll see how impossible it is and that’s when the self centeredness starts falling by the wayside. Don’t abandon the difficult feeling by blaming yourself or others, or coming up with an idea about it. Whatever arises in your mind is a gift to you, a dharma gate. Go there; just look at it. https://youtu.be/DzfjWBMJ46U https://www.sokukoji.org Whatever arises in your mind, don’t object, don’t… Whatever arises in your mind, don’t object, don’t run away, and don’t cover it up. If it’s intense and it’s coming up in your mind stream, then I highly recommend that you go right into the negativity. When I say go to hell, I’m saying be responsible for what arises in your mind stream and respond to it. The third of the three pure precepts is to be with all things. If you intend to do that, you’ll see how impossible it is and that’s when the self centeredness starts falling by the wayside. Don’t abandon the difficult feeling by blaming yourself or others, or coming up with an idea about it. Whatever arises in your mind is a gift to you, a dharma gate. Go there; just look at it. https://youtu.be/DzfjWBMJ46U https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1261029088 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-does-save-all-beings-mean-05-01-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:46 Sokuzan yes There are different ways this shows up as a spiritual path. The sitting practice of meditation takes you into seeing everything you’ve been covering up. You may need the help of someone who is dedicated to you, someone who sees your neurosis and addresses it in a way that doesn’t take your intelligence away from you. The first thing to do is to listen to your own mind without doing anything other than seeing the way you grasp at this and reject that. The vow to be with all things, or to save all beings is an intention, not an accomplishment. https://youtu.be/yYHjPCEVBpI https://www.sokukoji.org There are different ways this shows up as a spiri… There are different ways this shows up as a spiritual path. The sitting practice of meditation takes you into seeing everything you’ve been covering up. You may need the help of someone who is dedicated to you, someone who sees your neurosis and addresses it in a way that doesn’t take your intelligence away from you. The first thing to do is to listen to your own mind without doing anything other than seeing the way you grasp at this and reject that. The vow to be with all things, or to save all beings is an intention, not an accomplishment. https://youtu.be/yYHjPCEVBpI https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1259574043 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/enlightened-by-all-things-04-27-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:49:46 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/FZr0km8Y22g https://www.sokukoji.org https://youtu.be/FZr0km8Y22g https://www.sokukoj… https://youtu.be/FZr0km8Y22g https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1256927452 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receiving-and-producing-04-24-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:06 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/Va6zLJH7R10 https://youtu.be/Va6zLJH7R10 https://youtu.be/Va6zLJH7R10 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1254685435 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/sokuzan-answers-the-shusos-questions-04-20-22-by-sokuzan-and-ondo 01:02:54 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/xGGVgcKJcVg https://www.sokukoji.org https://youtu.be/xGGVgcKJcVg https://www.sokukoj… https://youtu.be/xGGVgcKJcVg https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1252348741 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/awareness-of-outflows-talk-ii-04-17-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:56:46 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/pDRV5OQXN7U https://www.sokukoji.org https://youtu.be/pDRV5OQXN7U https://www.sokukoj… https://youtu.be/pDRV5OQXN7U https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1250173720 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-for-sokuzan-from-the-tsukansu-04-13-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:52:40 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/BwIbOR5GqTA https://www.sokukoji.org https://youtu.be/BwIbOR5GqTA https://www.sokukoj… https://youtu.be/BwIbOR5GqTA https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1248799270 Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/awareness-of-outflows-04-10-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:07 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/RraFB3Rg770 https://www.sokukoji.org https://youtu.be/RraFB3Rg770 https://www.sokukoj… https://youtu.be/RraFB3Rg770 https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1246021588 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/only-buddha-action-exists-04-06-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:03 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/uLkUdDhCPwo https://www.sokukoji.org https://youtu.be/uLkUdDhCPwo https://www.sokukoj… https://youtu.be/uLkUdDhCPwo https://www.sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1244141227 Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/does-it-matter-what-happens-04-03-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:27 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/eAJCvDUBomc https://www.Sokukoji.org https://youtu.be/eAJCvDUBomc https://www.Sokukoj… https://youtu.be/eAJCvDUBomc https://www.Sokukoji.org SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1241953102 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/everything-all-at-once-03-30-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:50:29 Sokuzan yes The mantra at the end of the Heart Sutra, “Gate, gate, paragate, parasamgate, bodhi svaha,” is usually translated as “Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone completely beyond, awake, so be it.” Kobun Chino Roshi’s translation was said to be “Falling apart, falling apart, falling apart, nothing to do, everything all at once.” The translation of “svaha”, or “so be it,” is “everything all at once.” This encourages us to look at the idea of time; the idea of a past, a future. “Everything all at once” helps us to see how we are tightened down on time. Yet our experience is just this, just now. There’s only this, all at once. Prajna Paramita is the wisdom that has gone beyond, even though nothing actually occurs. https://youtu.be/K8qds4Sa-ow The mantra at the end of the Heart Sutra, “Gate, … The mantra at the end of the Heart Sutra, “Gate, gate, paragate, parasamgate, bodhi svaha,” is usually translated as “Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone completely beyond, awake, so be it.” Kobun Chino Roshi’s translation was said to be “Falling apart, falling apart, falling apart, nothing to do, everything all at once.” The translation of “svaha”, or “so be it,” is “everything all at once.” This encourages us to look at the idea of time; the idea of a past, a future. “Everything all at once” helps us to see how we are tightened down on time. Yet our experience is just this, just now. There’s only this, all at once. Prajna Paramita is the wisdom that has gone beyond, even though nothing actually occurs. https://youtu.be/K8qds4Sa-ow SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1240166872 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/rsos-receive-sense-objects-03-27-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:00 Sokuzan yes Whatever arises — taste, touch, thinking, sight, smell, sounds — just receive. This is basically shikantaza: Just Precisely This. The idea is to keep it very, very simple. You might immediately start to speculate. If you do, just watch the speculation. Correct nothing. You can just receive your thoughts, without complicating. Sit down symmetrically in front of the wall and whatever shows up, that’s it. If you completely, throughly and specifically receive, then you won’t know exactly what that is. From the point of view of wisdom, you know what everything is. https://youtu.be/wtxb9NJEOis Whatever arises — taste, touch, thinking, sight,… Whatever arises — taste, touch, thinking, sight, smell, sounds — just receive. This is basically shikantaza: Just Precisely This. The idea is to keep it very, very simple. You might immediately start to speculate. If you do, just watch the speculation. Correct nothing. You can just receive your thoughts, without complicating. Sit down symmetrically in front of the wall and whatever shows up, that’s it. If you completely, throughly and specifically receive, then you won’t know exactly what that is. From the point of view of wisdom, you know what everything is. https://youtu.be/wtxb9NJEOis SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1238024092 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-a-fool-sees-03-23-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:10 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/bC_h6nis7MQ https://youtu.be/bC_h6nis7MQ https://youtu.be/bC_h6nis7MQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1236175633 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-makes-ego-stronger-03-20-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:38 Sokuzan yes What makes the self-centeredness, the "me"-feeling stronger, more assertive and pushy, like a dictator? When a negative emotion shows up in your mind stream in all its variations we tend to personalize it. Something triggers us and suddenly we are enraged. There is no direct cause; everything is done with everything else. It’s called dependent origination. What strengthens the ego is commenting on it. This is the petty mind, the embodied negativity of the 7th consciousness or the paranoid mind. This is the part of the consciousness that thinks there is somebody. Just see that your comments are stories. The goal of spirituality is to realize your true nature. You have to transcend that by receiving what is actually happening in your life. https://youtu.be/Ra2Gougv154 What makes the self-centeredness, the "me"-feelin… What makes the self-centeredness, the "me"-feeling stronger, more assertive and pushy, like a dictator? When a negative emotion shows up in your mind stream in all its variations we tend to personalize it. Something triggers us and suddenly we are enraged. There is no direct cause; everything is done with everything else. It’s called dependent origination. What strengthens the ego is commenting on it. This is the petty mind, the embodied negativity of the 7th consciousness or the paranoid mind. This is the part of the consciousness that thinks there is somebody. Just see that your comments are stories. The goal of spirituality is to realize your true nature. You have to transcend that by receiving what is actually happening in your life. https://youtu.be/Ra2Gougv154 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1234664053 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/rivers-and-mountains-03-16-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:41 Sokuzan yes Questions from Sangha: How do we appreciate difficulty? Whatever arises in your mind stream needs to be appreciated. It’s hard to appreciate something in its completeness without giving it space. With space it will not solidify. How do we appreciate anger? You might not produce out of the anger if you’re fully receiving the anger you’re having and not trying to get rid of it by blaming someone. Have the willingness, the awareness to just be with what arises. Sit down, hold still and appreciate that you even have a mind and your apparent identity. https://youtu.be/oG8yAP1cF0A Questions from Sangha: How do we appreciate diffi… Questions from Sangha: How do we appreciate difficulty? Whatever arises in your mind stream needs to be appreciated. It’s hard to appreciate something in its completeness without giving it space. With space it will not solidify. How do we appreciate anger? You might not produce out of the anger if you’re fully receiving the anger you’re having and not trying to get rid of it by blaming someone. Have the willingness, the awareness to just be with what arises. Sit down, hold still and appreciate that you even have a mind and your apparent identity. https://youtu.be/oG8yAP1cF0A SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1232108284 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-accomplish-stuff-03-13-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:25 Sokuzan yes The spiritual path is not about cause and effect; there is no transaction happening here. If you think so, you’ll go in circles. The awareness needs to drive this incredible vehicle of the Buddha’s Dharma. Stop looking to see whether you are making progress and just look at the obstructions. You have to awaken, and to do that you have to look at the walls of the mind, no matter how crazy that may feel or how outrageous that may look. Watch the movement of the mind that’s continually obstructing your buddha-nature. You’re already Buddha. https://youtu.be/E0pfO1fUt40 The spiritual path is not about cause and effect;… The spiritual path is not about cause and effect; there is no transaction happening here. If you think so, you’ll go in circles. The awareness needs to drive this incredible vehicle of the Buddha’s Dharma. Stop looking to see whether you are making progress and just look at the obstructions. You have to awaken, and to do that you have to look at the walls of the mind, no matter how crazy that may feel or how outrageous that may look. Watch the movement of the mind that’s continually obstructing your buddha-nature. You’re already Buddha. https://youtu.be/E0pfO1fUt40 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1230491665 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-vow-is-a-donkey-03-09-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:41 Sokuzan yes The third of the three pure precepts that we receive when we enter formally into the Soto Zen Buddhist path is the vow to be with all things. Another way of saying that is, “save all beings, put other beings before yourself.” This is practically impossible to do. It’s not something you can maintain. Just remember the vow and intend to return to that vow over and over again. It is said that this is the vow that transcends karma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pzP9FJrwSE The third of the three pure precepts that we rece… The third of the three pure precepts that we receive when we enter formally into the Soto Zen Buddhist path is the vow to be with all things. Another way of saying that is, “save all beings, put other beings before yourself.” This is practically impossible to do. It’s not something you can maintain. Just remember the vow and intend to return to that vow over and over again. It is said that this is the vow that transcends karma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pzP9FJrwSE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1227979573 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/awareness-of-failure-03-06-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:21 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/DMHSdHNPFp8 https://youtu.be/DMHSdHNPFp8 https://youtu.be/DMHSdHNPFp8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1225798156 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-appears-03-02-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:41 Sokuzan yes What appears is not what it actually is. No matter what you do, you can’t really cover up what is. If you try to cover up what is, it will create problems for you and for others. It is important to observe whatever shows up in front of you as it is. You may need to look through your projections to see fundamentally what is showing up. Initially fixation, fear or a need to be in control causes us to grasp, reject or shut down as a way to find temporary, artificial, and conditional security. The practice of sitting meditation is about seeing through this attempt at security by training your mind. Watch what continues to appear until you see that what you have been looking at is your projection based on fear. https://youtu.be/U4Lq9jnAKDI What appears is not what it actually is. No matte… What appears is not what it actually is. No matter what you do, you can’t really cover up what is. If you try to cover up what is, it will create problems for you and for others. It is important to observe whatever shows up in front of you as it is. You may need to look through your projections to see fundamentally what is showing up. Initially fixation, fear or a need to be in control causes us to grasp, reject or shut down as a way to find temporary, artificial, and conditional security. The practice of sitting meditation is about seeing through this attempt at security by training your mind. Watch what continues to appear until you see that what you have been looking at is your projection based on fear. https://youtu.be/U4Lq9jnAKDI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1223903260 Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mwa-modifying-what-arises-02-27-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:32 Sokuzan yes Watch what arises in your mind stream without adding your personal little stamp of approval, disapproval or disregard. Don’t meddle with anything that shows up in the mind stream. Be fully responsible, cognizant and aware of how much you add on. Sit down, hold still and watch the movement. Don’t add to it, don’t subtract from it, don’t judge it and don’t distract yourself from it. Watch the movement. Whatever arises has a dependently arisen right to be there. How do you know that? It shows up. It is relative truth and it is partially true. We like to trap it into cause and effect and ignore where it actually came from. What needs to be seen is not what needs to be controlled. Commit yourself to see the truth for yourself. https://youtu.be/1e4Lsw_3T3c Watch what arises in your mind stream without add… Watch what arises in your mind stream without adding your personal little stamp of approval, disapproval or disregard. Don’t meddle with anything that shows up in the mind stream. Be fully responsible, cognizant and aware of how much you add on. Sit down, hold still and watch the movement. Don’t add to it, don’t subtract from it, don’t judge it and don’t distract yourself from it. Watch the movement. Whatever arises has a dependently arisen right to be there. How do you know that? It shows up. It is relative truth and it is partially true. We like to trap it into cause and effect and ignore where it actually came from. What needs to be seen is not what needs to be controlled. Commit yourself to see the truth for yourself. https://youtu.be/1e4Lsw_3T3c SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1221914641 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-more-war-02-23-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:32 Sokuzan yes No more war. That would be nice. It seems like all we hear about is war. Our history is full of it. People who are selfish, greedy, fearful and at the mercy of their opinions, beliefs and ideas create trouble for themselves and for others. What I am looking at is more confusion and it is very painful to see so many people who are completely unaware of their insanity. They cover it up with opinions, judgements and blame. When the blame gets really intense, they feel they need to do something about it. I would suggest that you train your mind. It is the craziness or insanity of the mind that thinks we as individuals are solid, in danger or threatened. When I say, ‘lose the war’ this does not mean that you go in the opposite direction and open your doors to everyone. Lose the interior war. Lose the struggle inside to be someone else or to improve. That struggle ends up being one cover up after another so the ego mind can feel like it is getting somewhere. This is the same structure that is happening in the mind of the dictator. Off the cushion, receive whatever shows up. Be involved in the communication going on in the world. https://youtu.be/E7GNrBXSKqQ No more war. That would be nice. It seems like al… No more war. That would be nice. It seems like all we hear about is war. Our history is full of it. People who are selfish, greedy, fearful and at the mercy of their opinions, beliefs and ideas create trouble for themselves and for others. What I am looking at is more confusion and it is very painful to see so many people who are completely unaware of their insanity. They cover it up with opinions, judgements and blame. When the blame gets really intense, they feel they need to do something about it. I would suggest that you train your mind. It is the craziness or insanity of the mind that thinks we as individuals are solid, in danger or threatened. When I say, ‘lose the war’ this does not mean that you go in the opposite direction and open your doors to everyone. Lose the interior war. Lose the struggle inside to be someone else or to improve. That struggle ends up being one cover up after another so the ego mind can feel like it is getting somewhere. This is the same structure that is happening in the mind of the dictator. Off the cushion, receive whatever shows up. Be involved in the communication going on in the world. https://youtu.be/E7GNrBXSKqQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1219900654 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/why-ask-why-02-20-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:20 Sokuzan yes Don’t ask ‘why?’ Ask ‘what?’ 'Why' questions are circular. Some 'why' questions, like ‘Why am I cold?’ are helpful relatively, and so we become accustomed to using them. However, the circles that ‘why’ questions create will just keep going when it comes to your mind stream and your emotions. As a meditator sit down, hold still and watch what moves. That is Shikantaza. Don’t add, subtract or divide anything that shows up. No ‘why’ questions. But if they do show up, just observe that. Be very kind to your thought stream. Whatever shows up needs to be there. Even if I say don’t ask ‘why’ questions and it spontaneously shows up anyway, then it is coming with its own permission. Don’t fight with it and turn that into some kind of war so you artificially make yourself stop the ‘why’ question. That is a big misunderstanding about discipline. If discipline is actually discipline, you won’t even notice it because it is just the form. Don’t obey anything. Observe what arises. https://youtu.be/7bj1Z1GXM6s Don’t ask ‘why?’ Ask ‘what?’ 'Why' questions ar… Don’t ask ‘why?’ Ask ‘what?’ 'Why' questions are circular. Some 'why' questions, like ‘Why am I cold?’ are helpful relatively, and so we become accustomed to using them. However, the circles that ‘why’ questions create will just keep going when it comes to your mind stream and your emotions. As a meditator sit down, hold still and watch what moves. That is Shikantaza. Don’t add, subtract or divide anything that shows up. No ‘why’ questions. But if they do show up, just observe that. Be very kind to your thought stream. Whatever shows up needs to be there. Even if I say don’t ask ‘why’ questions and it spontaneously shows up anyway, then it is coming with its own permission. Don’t fight with it and turn that into some kind of war so you artificially make yourself stop the ‘why’ question. That is a big misunderstanding about discipline. If discipline is actually discipline, you won’t even notice it because it is just the form. Don’t obey anything. Observe what arises. https://youtu.be/7bj1Z1GXM6s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1217989558 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/belief-02-16-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:56:10 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/-Q8O435WfCY https://youtu.be/-Q8O435WfCY https://youtu.be/-Q8O435WfCY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1215676918 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/afflictions-and-wisdom-02-13-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:26 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/C7G9XI5fcBA https://youtu.be/C7G9XI5fcBA https://youtu.be/C7G9XI5fcBA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1213518922 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/we-know-nothing-02-09-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:04 Sokuzan yes “We know nothing until we know everything” is a line from a poem by 14th century Christian mystic St. Catherine of Sienna. When we realize this all questions go away and you know deeply what ‘this’ is all about. It is possible to approach this realization directly by looking deeply into our mind stream through the sitting practice of shikantaza. Give into the fundamental nature in front of you by looking at how you want something else. https://youtu.be/oS80EKYcjo0 “We know nothing until we know everything” is a l… “We know nothing until we know everything” is a line from a poem by 14th century Christian mystic St. Catherine of Sienna. When we realize this all questions go away and you know deeply what ‘this’ is all about. It is possible to approach this realization directly by looking deeply into our mind stream through the sitting practice of shikantaza. Give into the fundamental nature in front of you by looking at how you want something else. https://youtu.be/oS80EKYcjo0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1211422225 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/life-comes-without-warning-02-06-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:12 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/DVEqdW-CgMU https://youtu.be/DVEqdW-CgMU https://youtu.be/DVEqdW-CgMU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1209161551 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/not-separating-appearance-and-emptiness-02-02-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:37:39 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/ySq0fGP2IC0 https://youtu.be/ySq0fGP2IC0 https://youtu.be/ySq0fGP2IC0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1207162792 Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ego-intelligence-01-30-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:31 Sokuzan yes The ego, the self-centered aspect of the mind, is very intelligent at defending itself. It uses this intelligence to confirm or reify someone who knows everything, someone who understands. Hold still and watch the constant propaganda of the mind. You don’t need to stop or control anything. What’s happening is totally appropriate; it’s utterly, completely perfect because it’s happening out of dependent origination. Who you are transcends personality. https://youtu.be/yssHUNqZcpM The ego, the self-centered aspect of the mind, is… The ego, the self-centered aspect of the mind, is very intelligent at defending itself. It uses this intelligence to confirm or reify someone who knows everything, someone who understands. Hold still and watch the constant propaganda of the mind. You don’t need to stop or control anything. What’s happening is totally appropriate; it’s utterly, completely perfect because it’s happening out of dependent origination. Who you are transcends personality. https://youtu.be/yssHUNqZcpM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1205486890 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/relationships-dont-work-talk-2-01-26-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:48:08 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/li5priPpojs https://youtu.be/li5priPpojs https://youtu.be/li5priPpojs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1202731909 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/relationships-dont-work-01-23-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:17:15 Sokuzan yes Chogyam Trungpa’s very direct way of saying this is, “The best relationship is no relationship.” When I say relationships don’t work, I mean we have expectations, transactions, and agreements. We think there is someone here in relation to someone over there. We even have little relationships with ourselves called conflicting emotions. It’s painful. Find out who you are so that going into relationship there is no confusion about anything. If you are a true student, you are no longer evaluating your life or your relationship based on how you feel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkqUfppg2Nc Chogyam Trungpa’s very direct way of saying this … Chogyam Trungpa’s very direct way of saying this is, “The best relationship is no relationship.” When I say relationships don’t work, I mean we have expectations, transactions, and agreements. We think there is someone here in relation to someone over there. We even have little relationships with ourselves called conflicting emotions. It’s painful. Find out who you are so that going into relationship there is no confusion about anything. If you are a true student, you are no longer evaluating your life or your relationship based on how you feel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkqUfppg2Nc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1201347433 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-forms-should-i-use-01-19-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:21 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/zocFTlZX55o https://youtu.be/zocFTlZX55o https://youtu.be/zocFTlZX55o SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1198100122 Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/thirst-for-otherness-01-16-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:31 Sokuzan yes Craving, desire, or greed for otherness is just a basic way of saying we want something else. This constant inner chatter about ourselves and who we are is substantiating and validating a “someone” who’s doing something. When it ramps up it fuels the believability in the separation and the promise that you can actually get your heart’s desire. Just observe the clutching action of the mind without correcting it. Nothing is broken. The ancient practice of shikantaza is a way observing whatever is arising in your mind as dependent origination. Start now. https://youtu.be/rH3vw9_nTQo Craving, desire, or greed for otherness is just a… Craving, desire, or greed for otherness is just a basic way of saying we want something else. This constant inner chatter about ourselves and who we are is substantiating and validating a “someone” who’s doing something. When it ramps up it fuels the believability in the separation and the promise that you can actually get your heart’s desire. Just observe the clutching action of the mind without correcting it. Nothing is broken. The ancient practice of shikantaza is a way observing whatever is arising in your mind as dependent origination. Start now. https://youtu.be/rH3vw9_nTQo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1195864186 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/meditation-experiences-01-12-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:52:42 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/bD5Ne8tgYQc https://youtu.be/bD5Ne8tgYQc https://youtu.be/bD5Ne8tgYQc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1193907865 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/vividly-unreal-01-09-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:05 Sokuzan yes “Whatever is seen with the eyes is vividly unreal in emptiness, yet there is still form.” This line is from the Sadhana of Mahamudra, which we chant at every new moon. If you see this, you will see that what’s fundamentally important is not threatened. This is a dream. How do we bring this about in our life stream? The more difficult this gets, the more it is incumbent upon us to practice; instead of trying to fix the confusion, just be with whatever arises in the mind stream. https://youtu.be/mQLMI1UoUuE “Whatever is seen with the eyes is vividly unreal… “Whatever is seen with the eyes is vividly unreal in emptiness, yet there is still form.” This line is from the Sadhana of Mahamudra, which we chant at every new moon. If you see this, you will see that what’s fundamentally important is not threatened. This is a dream. How do we bring this about in our life stream? The more difficult this gets, the more it is incumbent upon us to practice; instead of trying to fix the confusion, just be with whatever arises in the mind stream. https://youtu.be/mQLMI1UoUuE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1191559564 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/when-i-cant-teach-01-05-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:52:21 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQAvei5oWaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQAvei5oWaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQAvei5oWaA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1189464916 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/youre-not-that-important-01-02-22-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:54 Sokuzan yes The world reminds us that we’re not important all the time. You can make use of this understanding by looking at the self-centeredness that we continually fluff up while ignoring the complete spaciousness of our minds as they are. When any kind of fear or sensitivity that hasn’t been looked into gets triggered, we go to war with it or try to blame somebody. This creates the illusion that we are important. It could even show up as humility. Just look at this, without looking for credentials. https://youtu.be/vu9O8QIjllA The world reminds us that we’re not important all… The world reminds us that we’re not important all the time. You can make use of this understanding by looking at the self-centeredness that we continually fluff up while ignoring the complete spaciousness of our minds as they are. When any kind of fear or sensitivity that hasn’t been looked into gets triggered, we go to war with it or try to blame somebody. This creates the illusion that we are important. It could even show up as humility. Just look at this, without looking for credentials. https://youtu.be/vu9O8QIjllA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1188018178 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-12-29-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:32 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuFc3mmGMG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuFc3mmGMG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuFc3mmGMG4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1185977935 Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-truth-of-suffering-12-26-21-by-sokuzan 01:11:20 Sokuzan yes The first of the four noble truths is the truth of sufffering (dukkha). Why are we suffering? Because we want something else; this is the second noble truth. Trying to be happy and trying not to suffer can tie up your whole life and it will persist if you try to stop it. There’s no particular way to deal with this other than to just see what it is through the simple practice of shikantaza or zazen. Even a basic mindfulness practice can be helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O09SZM69VO0&t The first of the four noble truths is the truth o… The first of the four noble truths is the truth of sufffering (dukkha). Why are we suffering? Because we want something else; this is the second noble truth. Trying to be happy and trying not to suffer can tie up your whole life and it will persist if you try to stop it. There’s no particular way to deal with this other than to just see what it is through the simple practice of shikantaza or zazen. Even a basic mindfulness practice can be helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O09SZM69VO0&t SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1183660852 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/walk-between-thoughts-12-22-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:49:48 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZgkRLzFzDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZgkRLzFzDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZgkRLzFzDo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1181778001 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receive-more-produce-less-12-19-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:19 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ETD-lhg0OY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ETD-lhg0OY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ETD-lhg0OY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1178985106 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:40:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/intentions-results-12-15-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:18 Sokuzan yes I often say, when training your mind, concentrate on your intention without looking for results. The intention to train your mind might not be as forthcoming with results as something like intending to weed the garden. When we focus too much on improvement or results, this is spiritual materialism. It takes energy away from our intention to train our minds, to study, and to return to the buddha, the dharma and the sangha. Emphasize your intention, your inspiration to see your true nature with earnestness and sincerity. https://youtu.be/kB8mst6g2W4 I often say, when training your mind, concentrate… I often say, when training your mind, concentrate on your intention without looking for results. The intention to train your mind might not be as forthcoming with results as something like intending to weed the garden. When we focus too much on improvement or results, this is spiritual materialism. It takes energy away from our intention to train our minds, to study, and to return to the buddha, the dharma and the sangha. Emphasize your intention, your inspiration to see your true nature with earnestness and sincerity. https://youtu.be/kB8mst6g2W4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1177137022 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-rivers-12-12-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:39 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/t9vAfYQ2aCc https://youtu.be/t9vAfYQ2aCc https://youtu.be/t9vAfYQ2aCc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1175532052 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ready-for-the-teaching-12-8-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:57 Sokuzan yes Are you ready to step into this kind of training, working with your opinions and preconceptions, your judgements, your beliefs, your unexamined conclusions? If you need to step on the path, it will be obvious to you. It will probably be necessary to meet someone who sees what this is and can teach it out of their realization, out of what they see. If you are ready to be a student, not just someone who collects information and knows things, you become liberated from what you know. It’s an incredibly vast and open territory, where there’s no one there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXFfAR-d7-A Are you ready to step into this kind of training,… Are you ready to step into this kind of training, working with your opinions and preconceptions, your judgements, your beliefs, your unexamined conclusions? If you need to step on the path, it will be obvious to you. It will probably be necessary to meet someone who sees what this is and can teach it out of their realization, out of what they see. If you are ready to be a student, not just someone who collects information and knows things, you become liberated from what you know. It’s an incredibly vast and open territory, where there’s no one there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXFfAR-d7-A SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1172867695 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/circle-of-confusion-talk-one-12-5-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:18:10 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/rMz_DIJT5vQ https://youtu.be/rMz_DIJT5vQ https://youtu.be/rMz_DIJT5vQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1171660654 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-let-go-12-01-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:05 Sokuzan yes Quite often we hear this from others: “Just let go.” The very nature of self-centeredness is to manipulate or take control of something. It just reinforces the self-centeredness. You don’t have to let go. Rather, see the way in which you hang on. It’s about looking at that area that’s not very pleasant to observe. In Trungpa Rinpoche’s words, be genuine, get to know yourself, and make friends with yourself. Everything is basically good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZL6CVKCboA Quite often we hear this from others: “Just let g… Quite often we hear this from others: “Just let go.” The very nature of self-centeredness is to manipulate or take control of something. It just reinforces the self-centeredness. You don’t have to let go. Rather, see the way in which you hang on. It’s about looking at that area that’s not very pleasant to observe. In Trungpa Rinpoche’s words, be genuine, get to know yourself, and make friends with yourself. Everything is basically good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZL6CVKCboA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1169074633 Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/a-true-teachers-words-11-28-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:41 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DeL0NTdZDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DeL0NTdZDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DeL0NTdZDA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1166633410 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/eat-what-youre-served-11-24-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:59:57 Sokuzan yes This is another way of saying, “Receive.” If it shows up in your mind stream, take it in. Allow things to come toward you. You don’t necessarily have to produce some kind of activity or go out toward something. Whatever shows up, whether in thought patterns or relationships, needs to occur. This is another way of talking about dependent origination or pratitya samutpada. To just fundamentally eat what’s served will completely fulfill your buddha activity while starving that other aspect of the mind that craves otherness and control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSIAoXaVP6M This is another way of saying, “Receive.” If it s… This is another way of saying, “Receive.” If it shows up in your mind stream, take it in. Allow things to come toward you. You don’t necessarily have to produce some kind of activity or go out toward something. Whatever shows up, whether in thought patterns or relationships, needs to occur. This is another way of talking about dependent origination or pratitya samutpada. To just fundamentally eat what’s served will completely fulfill your buddha activity while starving that other aspect of the mind that craves otherness and control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSIAoXaVP6M SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1164698845 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/live-in-enlightenment-11-21-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:14:37 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=266DA7Wb48I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=266DA7Wb48I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=266DA7Wb48I SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1162544146 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-second-the-emotion-11-17-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:08 Sokuzan yes Whatever shows up in the mind stream, don’t second it, agree with it or go along with it. The added commentary tends to validate and personalize it as somebody who feels this way. That “me” feeling is unreal – it’s a collection of ideas and opinions, hope and fear. Don’t try to fix it, and don’t set up standards to try to protect yourself from the open dimension in which everything is arising without reference points. If it’s coming your way, just receive it and allow the consciousness to be flooded with that feeling. This approach is the beginning of humility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf2Ofw33Hbw Whatever shows up in the mind stream, don’t secon… Whatever shows up in the mind stream, don’t second it, agree with it or go along with it. The added commentary tends to validate and personalize it as somebody who feels this way. That “me” feeling is unreal – it’s a collection of ideas and opinions, hope and fear. Don’t try to fix it, and don’t set up standards to try to protect yourself from the open dimension in which everything is arising without reference points. If it’s coming your way, just receive it and allow the consciousness to be flooded with that feeling. This approach is the beginning of humility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf2Ofw33Hbw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1160536219 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/why-questions-11-14-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:35 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4xU7ZGedX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4xU7ZGedX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4xU7ZGedX0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1158173062 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-do-anything-unless-you-have-to-11-10-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:14:44 Sokuzan yes We constantly do things we don’t have to do because of paranoia about what might happen. The idea is to put a little bit of tension on our impulsiveness to act. When you do that, there is much more clarity around that which you are doing and what you actually have to do. Hopefully, it’s to train your mind. Don’t go in any direction unless there’s some kind of understanding. Less is better. This is why it’s so important to receive what’s happening. https://youtu.be/ZNWYTNeYefI We constantly do things we don’t have to do becau… We constantly do things we don’t have to do because of paranoia about what might happen. The idea is to put a little bit of tension on our impulsiveness to act. When you do that, there is much more clarity around that which you are doing and what you actually have to do. Hopefully, it’s to train your mind. Don’t go in any direction unless there’s some kind of understanding. Less is better. This is why it’s so important to receive what’s happening. https://youtu.be/ZNWYTNeYefI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1156378549 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/live-your-life-not-someone-elses-11-07-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:18 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHRwsxl-zlk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHRwsxl-zlk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHRwsxl-zlk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1153806019 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:11:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/i-dont-know-10-31-21-5-minute-teaser-sokuzan 00:05:12 Sokuzan yes In this five minute excerpt of Sokuzan's full talk, he explores the idea of "I don't know." All Sokuzan - no Q&As. Please let us know if you are enjoying these short talks and whether they are of value. We listen to and appreciate your feedback! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUWOYJ5Ry0k In this five minute excerpt of Sokuzan's full tal… In this five minute excerpt of Sokuzan's full talk, he explores the idea of "I don't know." All Sokuzan - no Q&As. Please let us know if you are enjoying these short talks and whether they are of value. We listen to and appreciate your feedback! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUWOYJ5Ry0k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1153804381 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/examine-your-mind-11-03-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:17:22 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE1H2p51L4k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE1H2p51L4k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE1H2p51L4k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1151983525 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/i-dont-know-10-31-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:36 Sokuzan yes Zen master Seung-Sahn talked about “only don’t know mind.” This whole area is very powerful if it comes out of your awareness. Knowing and not knowing is something the egoistic mind creates. It is necessary to go into not knowing first and not to panic into your ego with, “I know.” The grasping mind will not allow an open dimension. In the area of consciousness that is without form, your knowledge will begin to crack apart. Depending on your attachment to intellect, you may eventually have to come to this “I don’t know” bardo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq5quljRvV0 Zen master Seung-Sahn talked about “only don’t kn… Zen master Seung-Sahn talked about “only don’t know mind.” This whole area is very powerful if it comes out of your awareness. Knowing and not knowing is something the egoistic mind creates. It is necessary to go into not knowing first and not to panic into your ego with, “I know.” The grasping mind will not allow an open dimension. In the area of consciousness that is without form, your knowledge will begin to crack apart. Depending on your attachment to intellect, you may eventually have to come to this “I don’t know” bardo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq5quljRvV0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1150272493 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/without-views-102721-by-sokuzan 00:54:40 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_LLqTs-Ec8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_LLqTs-Ec8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_LLqTs-Ec8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1147676686 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/see-the-lies-10-24-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:26:45 Sokuzan yes https://youtu.be/XAK7VMbv0OU https://youtu.be/XAK7VMbv0OU https://youtu.be/XAK7VMbv0OU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1147750213 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/see-the-lies-ten-minute-teaser-10-24-21-by-sokuzan 00:10:48 Sokuzan yes Specifically edited for listeners who have only ten minutes to listen. This abridged version of Sokuzan's full talk contains 7 minutes of Sokuzan's teachings and 3.5 minutes of Q&A time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fgWemQzr4I Specifically edited for listeners who have only t… Specifically edited for listeners who have only ten minutes to listen. This abridged version of Sokuzan's full talk contains 7 minutes of Sokuzan's teachings and 3.5 minutes of Q&A time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fgWemQzr4I SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1144703032 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/friending-ego-10-17-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:39 Sokuzan yes Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche talked about working with the negativity that arises in your mindstream as making friends with your ego. This is the area that we judge, that’s embarrassing, that we want to do away with. We try to stop it based on thinking it’s real. Just observe the the circularity of passion, aggression and ignorance. What’s being suggested here is that befriending ego is not likely to occur without a strong practice of sitting meditation, realigning our attitude to receive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOWl7wphOwA Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche talked about working wit… Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche talked about working with the negativity that arises in your mindstream as making friends with your ego. This is the area that we judge, that’s embarrassing, that we want to do away with. We try to stop it based on thinking it’s real. Just observe the the circularity of passion, aggression and ignorance. What’s being suggested here is that befriending ego is not likely to occur without a strong practice of sitting meditation, realigning our attitude to receive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOWl7wphOwA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1146144898 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/friending-ego-101721-by-sokuzan-10-minute-teaser 00:10:34 Sokuzan yes Specifically edited for listeners who have only ten minutes to listen. This abridged version of Sokuzan's full talk contains five minutes of Sokuzan's teachings and five minutes of Q&A time. Specifically edited for listeners who have only t… Specifically edited for listeners who have only ten minutes to listen. This abridged version of Sokuzan's full talk contains five minutes of Sokuzan's teachings and five minutes of Q&A time. SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1141988065 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ordinary-mind-101321-by-sokuzan 01:13:21 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWb6ASjRtrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWb6ASjRtrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWb6ASjRtrw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1139923819 Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observe-the-cover-ups-10-10-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:12:21 Sokuzan yes Through the sitting practice of meditation, you can retrain your mind to observe what’s arising rather than what you think is there. The idea is to see clearly and deeply what is arising so you know fundamentally what it is. You don’t have to stop covering up, just be aware of it. If you don’t cover it up, ego finds its own space in the form of dependent origination. If you see what this is, all the warfare stops. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9O3l_3ePyI&t Through the sitting practice of meditation, you c… Through the sitting practice of meditation, you can retrain your mind to observe what’s arising rather than what you think is there. The idea is to see clearly and deeply what is arising so you know fundamentally what it is. You don’t have to stop covering up, just be aware of it. If you don’t cover it up, ego finds its own space in the form of dependent origination. If you see what this is, all the warfare stops. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9O3l_3ePyI&t SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1138557262 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-stone-woman-gets-up-dancing-100621-by-sokuzan 01:01:20 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJRbTT1IDj8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJRbTT1IDj8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJRbTT1IDj8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1135824517 Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-10-03-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:15:24 Sokuzan yes What is the observer that can’t be seen as content? That aspect of consciousness which is just receiving and processing does not have a spacial dimension or a time reference. It doesn’t have an identity, particularly. You could call it tathagatagarbha, jnana, prajna or wisdom. Even calling it an aspect is going too far. This and other questions from sangha are addressed in depth in this talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_M-9lv_-Q What is the observer that can’t be seen as conten… What is the observer that can’t be seen as content? That aspect of consciousness which is just receiving and processing does not have a spacial dimension or a time reference. It doesn’t have an identity, particularly. You could call it tathagatagarbha, jnana, prajna or wisdom. Even calling it an aspect is going too far. This and other questions from sangha are addressed in depth in this talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_M-9lv_-Q SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1133819929 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/details-of-fixation-09-29-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:32 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6TmuW464j8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6TmuW464j8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6TmuW464j8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1131987355 Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/do-it-anyway-09-26-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:41 Sokuzan yes This is something I often say when someone runs into difficulty. It’s not an order, it’s something to consider. True devotion is not about obedience. If someone is trying to get control of you, red flags should go up everywhere. There’s only one authority and you’re it. Progress is materialism, and on the spiritual path progress is invisible. The idea is to encourage you to proceed, to help you be who you are, be genuine. Do it anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MtnaKvr5Zk This is something I often say when someone runs i… This is something I often say when someone runs into difficulty. It’s not an order, it’s something to consider. True devotion is not about obedience. If someone is trying to get control of you, red flags should go up everywhere. There’s only one authority and you’re it. Progress is materialism, and on the spiritual path progress is invisible. The idea is to encourage you to proceed, to help you be who you are, be genuine. Do it anyway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MtnaKvr5Zk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1130090509 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/petty-mind-9-22-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:15:32 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X50EdXpoB_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X50EdXpoB_I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X50EdXpoB_I SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1127966023 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/before-the-story-09-19-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:14:04 Sokuzan yes Constant chattering fills up the space with phrases, protecting the body-mind complex we think we are. Even if the conclusions are relatively correct, it’s still a disturbance as far as the spiritual path is concerned. Before the story there’s just not much going on. The leading edge of the story is your opportunity because it is still texture until we start constructing something about it. There’s nothing to correct. Just receive, just intend and return to the vow. Anything that shows up as being other we can fight with or ignore, but if you see what it is, you’re not separate from it. End of story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw7vW13FD10 Constant chattering fills up the space with phras… Constant chattering fills up the space with phrases, protecting the body-mind complex we think we are. Even if the conclusions are relatively correct, it’s still a disturbance as far as the spiritual path is concerned. Before the story there’s just not much going on. The leading edge of the story is your opportunity because it is still texture until we start constructing something about it. There’s nothing to correct. Just receive, just intend and return to the vow. Anything that shows up as being other we can fight with or ignore, but if you see what it is, you’re not separate from it. End of story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw7vW13FD10 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1126387444 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/paratantra-09-15-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:17 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mur1vqkNg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mur1vqkNg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mur1vqkNg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1124104720 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/freedom-from-what-you-know-09-12-21-by-sokuzan 01:12:54 Sokuzan yes It’s not what you know that’s the issue; it’s the knower, the mistaken identity that’s the problem. Whatever shows up in your mind stream, you know that. The first arising is free from a knower. Then you leave the immediacy for what you think about it. The issue is not the feeling that comes up, it’s trying to stop it, fight with it or blame someone for it. It’s called samsara. Liberation doesn’t mean this all goes away, but you’re no longer put upon by it. It’s like leaves falling from a tree. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqDY9MPD_m8 It’s not what you know that’s the issue; it’s the… It’s not what you know that’s the issue; it’s the knower, the mistaken identity that’s the problem. Whatever shows up in your mind stream, you know that. The first arising is free from a knower. Then you leave the immediacy for what you think about it. The issue is not the feeling that comes up, it’s trying to stop it, fight with it or blame someone for it. It’s called samsara. Liberation doesn’t mean this all goes away, but you’re no longer put upon by it. It’s like leaves falling from a tree. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqDY9MPD_m8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1122237046 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-true-student-09-08-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:18:52 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnSHeaM3n7w&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnSHeaM3n7w&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnSHeaM3n7w&t SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1119761278 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/is-daydreaming-meditating-09-05-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:57 Sokuzan yes Your basic instruction is to sit down, hold still without being rigid, and intend to see what’s moving. If it’s a daydream, then observe that. There’s nothing to correct. Whatever arises, that’s the path. Don’t maintain it and don’t fight with it. Notice the tendency to do something with it. If you want to do something with it, enjoy it. Allow it to be just that, as it is. It’s not separate in the first place; it just looks like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzsCChF1DvI We are currently working on improving our sound recording quality, and apologize for any difficulty in understanding Sokuzan's teachings. Thank you for your patience. Your basic instruction is to sit down, hold still… Your basic instruction is to sit down, hold still without being rigid, and intend to see what’s moving. If it’s a daydream, then observe that. There’s nothing to correct. Whatever arises, that’s the path. Don’t maintain it and don’t fight with it. Notice the tendency to do something with it. If you want to do something with it, enjoy it. Allow it to be just that, as it is. It’s not separate in the first place; it just looks like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzsCChF1DvI We are currently working on improving our sound recording quality, and apologize for any difficulty in understanding Sokuzan's teachings. Thank you for your patience. SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1118707009 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/how-to-practice-shikantaza-meditation-09-01-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:21 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwHRi0oYaAk&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwHRi0oYaAk&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwHRi0oYaAk&t SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1118232991 Sat, 28 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-rivers-13-08-29-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:53:24 Sokuzan yes How does renaming what we call negativity help us to work with that in a different way? How do we not fight with what’s arising? If we are functioning out of the bodhisattva vow, what do we do? Can not doing much look like activity? How can we meet someone where they’re at if it looks like they’re insane? What is your primary teaching? Sokuzan responds to these and other questions in this Mountains and Rivers talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wac2lvO2hI How does renaming what we call negativity help us… How does renaming what we call negativity help us to work with that in a different way? How do we not fight with what’s arising? If we are functioning out of the bodhisattva vow, what do we do? Can not doing much look like activity? How can we meet someone where they’re at if it looks like they’re insane? What is your primary teaching? Sokuzan responds to these and other questions in this Mountains and Rivers talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wac2lvO2hI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1114068829 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/its-not-about-you-08-25-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:01 Sokuzan yes We are always trying to protect, extend, and defend ourselves, or do something about me me me and my wonderful stuff. When you are being accused of something and fear getting pulled into others’ projections, meet people where they’re at. The paranoia is dependently arisen; you can’t get rid of it. You may need to relate to whatever arises in your mind stream or the apparent mind stream of others in a skillful way. It’s not about you, except when you’re training your mind – then it is about you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHi63k9uwTs We are always trying to protect, extend, and defe… We are always trying to protect, extend, and defend ourselves, or do something about me me me and my wonderful stuff. When you are being accused of something and fear getting pulled into others’ projections, meet people where they’re at. The paranoia is dependently arisen; you can’t get rid of it. You may need to relate to whatever arises in your mind stream or the apparent mind stream of others in a skillful way. It’s not about you, except when you’re training your mind – then it is about you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHi63k9uwTs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1111324903 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/why-monks-beg-08-22-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:59 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7VP41IdYhU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7VP41IdYhU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7VP41IdYhU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1109100067 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mountains-and-rivers-12-08-18-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:46 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gaTyNXWQjc&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gaTyNXWQjc&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gaTyNXWQjc&t SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1107073768 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/mind-your-own-business-81521-by-sokuzan 01:03:06 Sokuzan yes Minding your own business doesn’t mean you shouldn’t step in and help when you see something terrible happening, but do it situationally. Don’t do anything unless you have to. It doesn’t mean that you ignore things; in fact, when you lead with your awareness, you are very attentive to everything going on. When the thinking process is in the service of ego and paranoia, the situation isn’t seen clearly. If you see the details of the situation through working with your awareness, then you can respond out of respect for what’s happening. The way to do this is to train your mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vXSAenmH-g Minding your own business doesn’t mean you should… Minding your own business doesn’t mean you shouldn’t step in and help when you see something terrible happening, but do it situationally. Don’t do anything unless you have to. It doesn’t mean that you ignore things; in fact, when you lead with your awareness, you are very attentive to everything going on. When the thinking process is in the service of ego and paranoia, the situation isn’t seen clearly. If you see the details of the situation through working with your awareness, then you can respond out of respect for what’s happening. The way to do this is to train your mind. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vXSAenmH-g SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1104746524 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/creating-real-estate-08-11-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:14 Sokuzan yes The ego, or what I might call the land baron, is the one who has territory, owns things, and puts things there in the mind stream or even the life stream if they have a chance. When something arises in the mind stream like anger, the self-centered mind claims it and wants to hang on to it. That property owner gets support as someone whose anger this is. You don’t have to claim any of that. You’re not looking for property. This is narcissism and it can be very subtle. The encouragement here is to see that whatever shows up is just that. When we approach it that way, the ego begins to starve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WllkbZzRbp0 The ego, or what I might call the land baron, is … The ego, or what I might call the land baron, is the one who has territory, owns things, and puts things there in the mind stream or even the life stream if they have a chance. When something arises in the mind stream like anger, the self-centered mind claims it and wants to hang on to it. That property owner gets support as someone whose anger this is. You don’t have to claim any of that. You’re not looking for property. This is narcissism and it can be very subtle. The encouragement here is to see that whatever shows up is just that. When we approach it that way, the ego begins to starve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WllkbZzRbp0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1102863607 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/communication-in-the-three-jewels-08-08-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:18:33 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62A6MWCU6qo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62A6MWCU6qo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62A6MWCU6qo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1101551077 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/full-intention-08-04-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:34 Sokuzan yes Full intention here means not spending time looking for results. The spiritual path is not about results, or using the structure of the mundane path to evaluate your progress. It doesn’t mean you won’t notice change as you go along in your meditation practice. If you give your full attention to practicing, to training your mind by watching and receiving whatever is moving, you won’t spend time evaluating. It’s about the awareness of what’s moving in the life stream or mind stream, and not about grasping or manipulating it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fPgQWgGjSM Full intention here means not spending time looki… Full intention here means not spending time looking for results. The spiritual path is not about results, or using the structure of the mundane path to evaluate your progress. It doesn’t mean you won’t notice change as you go along in your meditation practice. If you give your full attention to practicing, to training your mind by watching and receiving whatever is moving, you won’t spend time evaluating. It’s about the awareness of what’s moving in the life stream or mind stream, and not about grasping or manipulating it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fPgQWgGjSM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1098916552 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/you-can-rationalize-anything-08-01-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:51 Sokuzan yes Rationalizing is abandoning what’s in front of us for why it makes sense or doesn’t work. It is caused by suffering and pain, by being mistreated or the perception that you’re being mistreated. From the perception of buddhadharma it’s a teaching. If you are a student, there are much, much deeper levels of learning and understanding. The understanding goes way beyond what arises in dependent origination, which creates the illusion of separation. You can’t change it so that you no longer rationalize, but you can stop covering it up. Through the practice of shikantaza, see the illusion that arises out of pratitya-samutpada and stop going to war with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrSK_RRzqFE Rationalizing is abandoning what’s in front of us… Rationalizing is abandoning what’s in front of us for why it makes sense or doesn’t work. It is caused by suffering and pain, by being mistreated or the perception that you’re being mistreated. From the perception of buddhadharma it’s a teaching. If you are a student, there are much, much deeper levels of learning and understanding. The understanding goes way beyond what arises in dependent origination, which creates the illusion of separation. You can’t change it so that you no longer rationalize, but you can stop covering it up. Through the practice of shikantaza, see the illusion that arises out of pratitya-samutpada and stop going to war with it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrSK_RRzqFE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1096465279 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receiving-the-teachers-heat-07-28-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:01 Sokuzan yes Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche once said, “If you get too far away from the teacher you don’t get enough heat, and if you get too close to the teacher you get burned.” Just because you have the illusion that you have control of your thoughts, your emotions, your feelings, your life with some kind of goal, that does not mean that the true teacher is doing that. What is meant by receiving the teacher’s heat is just to receive: hot cold, lukewarm, receive everything. Give the teacher the benefit of the doubt. Once you have a teacher, your petty mind is going to have to take a back seat. It’s going to get difficult. This is not a mundane path of feeling better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mtF2tDqLA0 Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche once said, “If you get t… Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche once said, “If you get too far away from the teacher you don’t get enough heat, and if you get too close to the teacher you get burned.” Just because you have the illusion that you have control of your thoughts, your emotions, your feelings, your life with some kind of goal, that does not mean that the true teacher is doing that. What is meant by receiving the teacher’s heat is just to receive: hot cold, lukewarm, receive everything. Give the teacher the benefit of the doubt. Once you have a teacher, your petty mind is going to have to take a back seat. It’s going to get difficult. This is not a mundane path of feeling better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mtF2tDqLA0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1094723452 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/more-questions-about-devotion-07-25-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:42:42 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZtw9UEdCSQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZtw9UEdCSQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZtw9UEdCSQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1092844585 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-rationalizer-07-21-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:29 Sokuzan yes We tend to rationalize anything we don’t understand. We don’t want to look at the fundamental situation. Anytime you jump to some sort of idea about what’s happening, you abandon what’s right in front of you. Ego does not want to lose its fuel supply of rationalization about everything. Look at the chaos in the world. The situation we are in is dependently arisen in its multiplicity and its complete illusory nature, yet it has not occurred at all. If you think so, you’re going to fight. This is the Buddha’s basic teaching of impermanence; all compounded things will vanish. Sit down and just receive what arises in your mind stream without the rationalization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDkYsfKFaI We tend to rationalize anything we don’t understa… We tend to rationalize anything we don’t understand. We don’t want to look at the fundamental situation. Anytime you jump to some sort of idea about what’s happening, you abandon what’s right in front of you. Ego does not want to lose its fuel supply of rationalization about everything. Look at the chaos in the world. The situation we are in is dependently arisen in its multiplicity and its complete illusory nature, yet it has not occurred at all. If you think so, you’re going to fight. This is the Buddha’s basic teaching of impermanence; all compounded things will vanish. Sit down and just receive what arises in your mind stream without the rationalization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBDkYsfKFaI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1090819336 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/meditation-is-a-lie-detector-07-18-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:54 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trMQQyFRLjk&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trMQQyFRLjk&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trMQQyFRLjk&t SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1088173717 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-on-emptiness-07-14-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:51:12 Sokuzan yes That things are empty is an ultimate teaching and is also a path quality of Buddha-dharma. The Sanskrit word is shunyata. It’s not a relative emptiness, but that doesn’t mean it abandons relativity. It’s a concept that points to our grasping at how something appears as some kind of otherness, as a singularity. Once emptiness is seen, everything comes back and is full as it is. This is the third turning teaching. Emptiness is dependent origination and a way to encourage us to look deeply at the way things are through the practice of sitting meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rr0bJKCALk That things are empty is an ultimate teaching and… That things are empty is an ultimate teaching and is also a path quality of Buddha-dharma. The Sanskrit word is shunyata. It’s not a relative emptiness, but that doesn’t mean it abandons relativity. It’s a concept that points to our grasping at how something appears as some kind of otherness, as a singularity. Once emptiness is seen, everything comes back and is full as it is. This is the third turning teaching. Emptiness is dependent origination and a way to encourage us to look deeply at the way things are through the practice of sitting meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rr0bJKCALk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1086145654 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-on-devotion-07-11-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:25:54 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DP-AeXHjfQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DP-AeXHjfQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DP-AeXHjfQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1084037134 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/embarrassment-07-07-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:25 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QS2i0UTSiU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QS2i0UTSiU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QS2i0UTSiU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1081927312 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/seeing-the-skandhas-07-04-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:14:20 Sokuzan yes The five skandhas, or “heaps” are an ancient teaching. Simply put, form is the body and the other four are aspects of consciousness: feeling, perception, memory (or concept), and consciousness. Feeling includes the emotional quality that flows in through the thought patterns, which are very spacious until we seal it up with what we think about it. What an excuse to miss your life! You can actually meet your karma head on. I highly recommend that you do this. You don’t have to be a Buddhist, but train your mind so you see clearly what you’re looking at instead of your idea about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw5M5dtr5eE The five skandhas, or “heaps” are an ancient teac… The five skandhas, or “heaps” are an ancient teaching. Simply put, form is the body and the other four are aspects of consciousness: feeling, perception, memory (or concept), and consciousness. Feeling includes the emotional quality that flows in through the thought patterns, which are very spacious until we seal it up with what we think about it. What an excuse to miss your life! You can actually meet your karma head on. I highly recommend that you do this. You don’t have to be a Buddhist, but train your mind so you see clearly what you’re looking at instead of your idea about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw5M5dtr5eE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1080143482 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-demand-06-30-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:23 Sokuzan yes Don’t demand anything, especially if you think you have a right to do so. In order to not demand, you might have to allow the feeling, the emotion, the energy to arise without hooking up your vocal cords. It seems to be very necessary to experience and accommodate the emotions that arise in the mind stream. The emotion is not the demand. It’s what we do to get away from the emotion. The way to work with it is to catch the negative emotion as soon as possible and meet it right there. If you can’t see it clearly, that’s how it’s loosened. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM4R4zi3tIE Don’t demand anything, especially if you think yo… Don’t demand anything, especially if you think you have a right to do so. In order to not demand, you might have to allow the feeling, the emotion, the energy to arise without hooking up your vocal cords. It seems to be very necessary to experience and accommodate the emotions that arise in the mind stream. The emotion is not the demand. It’s what we do to get away from the emotion. The way to work with it is to catch the negative emotion as soon as possible and meet it right there. If you can’t see it clearly, that’s how it’s loosened. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM4R4zi3tIE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1078408714 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/petty-speech-06-27-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:07 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4WgMguVaJg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4WgMguVaJg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4WgMguVaJg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1075862635 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/enemy-number-one-06-23-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:22 Sokuzan yes The hidden aspect of consciousness that does not want to be discovered is called the ego, or narcissism. It’s the self that has no particular credentials except the ones it can forge. The self centeredness can thrive and get some kind of fuel or relative complement to the mind stream or the credibility of the self by pushing, pulling or shutting down. It tries to fool you, swindle you, and take away your wisdom mind. Trungpa Rinpoche once gave a talk called “Buddha-dharma Without Credentials.” If there’s proof then it’s not Buddha-dharma. What is Buddha-dharma awake to? There isn’t anything else. You have to see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjU_8jUiLps&t The hidden aspect of consciousness that does not … The hidden aspect of consciousness that does not want to be discovered is called the ego, or narcissism. It’s the self that has no particular credentials except the ones it can forge. The self centeredness can thrive and get some kind of fuel or relative complement to the mind stream or the credibility of the self by pushing, pulling or shutting down. It tries to fool you, swindle you, and take away your wisdom mind. Trungpa Rinpoche once gave a talk called “Buddha-dharma Without Credentials.” If there’s proof then it’s not Buddha-dharma. What is Buddha-dharma awake to? There isn’t anything else. You have to see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjU_8jUiLps&t SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1072971232 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/where-is-the-jealousy-06-20-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:15:48 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yNlLzbaDUY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yNlLzbaDUY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yNlLzbaDUY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1070923171 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/motivation-06-16-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:12:02 Sokuzan yes We try to find ways to get things done that we want to accomplish. In our situation it’s the motivation to do the sitting practice of meditation as it’s taught here, called shikantaza. This is probably the most radical, minimalist form of meditation. How do we get ourselves to to do something that doesn’t always really show any kind of immediate results? Return to the original inspiration that got you to practice in the first place. It’s important to have some kind of form set up to remind you of that, such as the four reminders, especially the first one: “First contemplate the preciousness of being free and well favored. Difficult to gain, easy to lose. Now I must do something meaningful.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz63UPSOIkk We try to find ways to get things done that we wa… We try to find ways to get things done that we want to accomplish. In our situation it’s the motivation to do the sitting practice of meditation as it’s taught here, called shikantaza. This is probably the most radical, minimalist form of meditation. How do we get ourselves to to do something that doesn’t always really show any kind of immediate results? Return to the original inspiration that got you to practice in the first place. It’s important to have some kind of form set up to remind you of that, such as the four reminders, especially the first one: “First contemplate the preciousness of being free and well favored. Difficult to gain, easy to lose. Now I must do something meaningful.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz63UPSOIkk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1068653047 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/angry-06-13-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:16:21 Sokuzan yes What is the dynamic that causes our whole emotional structure to get all tightened up so that we want to destroy something? It happens on all kinds of levels from tiny irritations with others, to something being not quite right with ourselves. The imaginary self gets some kind of nourishment out of rage and anger that comes from the fear of all the versions of being nobody; that people won’t like who you are or that you’ll look foolish. Don’t try to get rid of your anger – feed the demons. You have to meet dependent origination face to face. It might still be there for the next 30 years, but by seeing it, you disempower the energy it has to block your view of what is occurring in any situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaRdUTDbYaE What is the dynamic that causes our whole emotion… What is the dynamic that causes our whole emotional structure to get all tightened up so that we want to destroy something? It happens on all kinds of levels from tiny irritations with others, to something being not quite right with ourselves. The imaginary self gets some kind of nourishment out of rage and anger that comes from the fear of all the versions of being nobody; that people won’t like who you are or that you’ll look foolish. Don’t try to get rid of your anger – feed the demons. You have to meet dependent origination face to face. It might still be there for the next 30 years, but by seeing it, you disempower the energy it has to block your view of what is occurring in any situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaRdUTDbYaE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1066017112 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/natural-sanity-06-09-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:01 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oYzd9fcK08 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oYzd9fcK08 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oYzd9fcK08 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1063731781 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/kinds-of-love-06-06-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:17:56 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdqkPyzpMxg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdqkPyzpMxg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdqkPyzpMxg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1061686984 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/dont-fight-with-anything-06-02-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:10 Sokuzan yes Whatever is arising in the mind stream, don’t argue. Even though it’s difficult, just look at it. It will never show up the same way twice. You might consider seeing what it actually is. In order to fundamentally relate to anything that arises in the mind stream, you may have to be at the mercy of the emotion; in other words, receive that. The so called object is the subject. You can’t think your way into that, but you can train your mind to see what this is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZUWktvK9Ss Whatever is arising in the mind stream, don’t arg… Whatever is arising in the mind stream, don’t argue. Even though it’s difficult, just look at it. It will never show up the same way twice. You might consider seeing what it actually is. In order to fundamentally relate to anything that arises in the mind stream, you may have to be at the mercy of the emotion; in other words, receive that. The so called object is the subject. You can’t think your way into that, but you can train your mind to see what this is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZUWktvK9Ss SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1059133216 Sat, 29 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/fear-and-control-05-30-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:44 Sokuzan yes See how these two show up for you. Is someone trying to control you? Someone who is afraid may have some kind of nondescript paranoia or anxiety. Someone who is covering up fear may not know they are afraid at all. They might just think they are angry about something, some other situation that needs to be controlled or governed. I am recommending that you train your mind so there will be less projection and more receiving what’s there. It will feel like you don’t know what’s happening. And it takes awhile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUVt-S6XGVU&t=317s See how these two show up for you. Is someone try… See how these two show up for you. Is someone trying to control you? Someone who is afraid may have some kind of nondescript paranoia or anxiety. Someone who is covering up fear may not know they are afraid at all. They might just think they are angry about something, some other situation that needs to be controlled or governed. I am recommending that you train your mind so there will be less projection and more receiving what’s there. It will feel like you don’t know what’s happening. And it takes awhile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUVt-S6XGVU&t=317s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1056596365 Thu, 27 May 2021 12:08:19 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/trying-to-see-more-clearly-052321-by-sokuzan 01:07:07 Sokuzan yes Anytime you’re trying, “efforting” you might as well be looking for one thing and going towards something else. Don’t do that. Wherever you are is where you’re at; just hang out there, whether it’s at the top of the hill or the bottom. If we push too much we stop the very investigation we are trying to do. The clarity IS the confusion; this will not show up as a relative understanding. Just look at the confusion. If there’s no one there, the confusion is just dependent origination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv-fdcvUqeA&t=1s Anytime you’re trying, “efforting” you might as w… Anytime you’re trying, “efforting” you might as well be looking for one thing and going towards something else. Don’t do that. Wherever you are is where you’re at; just hang out there, whether it’s at the top of the hill or the bottom. If we push too much we stop the very investigation we are trying to do. The clarity IS the confusion; this will not show up as a relative understanding. Just look at the confusion. If there’s no one there, the confusion is just dependent origination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv-fdcvUqeA&t=1s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1057287757 Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/whos-paranoid-05-25-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:57 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHXbHG-AP3o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHXbHG-AP3o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHXbHG-AP3o SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1052379796 Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/no-one-understands-me-05-19-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:34 Sokuzan yes Is feeling like you’re misunderstood a form of blame? There are times when it might not be all that definite. It could relatively be true, but if you’re making some kind of attribution based on how you feel, then you are shifting things around to lighten the cause and effect situation. Thinking that there is someone who could be understood is a way of validating your identity. Just observe, so you can see what it is fundamentally, rather than concluding what it’s about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSzj6-TPiN4 Is feeling like you’re misunderstood a form of bl… Is feeling like you’re misunderstood a form of blame? There are times when it might not be all that definite. It could relatively be true, but if you’re making some kind of attribution based on how you feel, then you are shifting things around to lighten the cause and effect situation. Thinking that there is someone who could be understood is a way of validating your identity. Just observe, so you can see what it is fundamentally, rather than concluding what it’s about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSzj6-TPiN4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1050378316 Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/jumpy-conclusions-05-16-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:52:44 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyJa1NDJ7ZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyJa1NDJ7ZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyJa1NDJ7ZY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1049048779 Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/be-with-all-things-05-12-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:29 Sokuzan yes This vow of the bodhisattva is otherwise known as the vow to save all beings. Another way of saying it is, “Put everyone before yourself.” You have to start somewhere; you might as well be with the stuff that’s arising in your mind stream. We get triggered. Instead of staying with the texture of that disturbance, we call it something, like depression. The spiritual path is seeing deeply for yourself what is fundamentally true. It’s not easy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua3vUe44AT8&t=49s This vow of the bodhisattva is otherwise known as… This vow of the bodhisattva is otherwise known as the vow to save all beings. Another way of saying it is, “Put everyone before yourself.” You have to start somewhere; you might as well be with the stuff that’s arising in your mind stream. We get triggered. Instead of staying with the texture of that disturbance, we call it something, like depression. The spiritual path is seeing deeply for yourself what is fundamentally true. It’s not easy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua3vUe44AT8&t=49s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1046317084 Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/relationship-to-the-teacher-05-09-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:16:47 Sokuzan yes The relationship between the student and the teacher is very unique and different for each person. It’s up to you. The teachings are handed down from warm hand to warm hand. If you’re a monk, the relationship to your teacher needs to come first. Of course, that doesn’t mean getting rid of your partner or children, so it’s a little different. Give the teacher the benefit of the doubt and include the teacher in everything. When you sit down, hold still and go into the mind, you might feel agoraphobic. Use the attention strengthening practice called meditation to see the mind is fathomless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slt2_ZAp5pI The relationship between the student and the teac… The relationship between the student and the teacher is very unique and different for each person. It’s up to you. The teachings are handed down from warm hand to warm hand. If you’re a monk, the relationship to your teacher needs to come first. Of course, that doesn’t mean getting rid of your partner or children, so it’s a little different. Give the teacher the benefit of the doubt and include the teacher in everything. When you sit down, hold still and go into the mind, you might feel agoraphobic. Use the attention strengthening practice called meditation to see the mind is fathomless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slt2_ZAp5pI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1044706588 Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/our-relationship-problem-05-05-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:28:33 Sokuzan yes You can’t avoid relationships; even if you go to a mountaintop, you’re in relationship with your own mind. The way the Vidyadhara Trungpa Rinpoche talked about this was to say said that the best relationship is no relationship. He talked about relationships in terms of a mandala, a sacred circle. The secret mandala, or inner mandala is your own personal circle. Work with your own mind steam by observing it without fiddling with it. The incredible illusion is otherness and the fundamental issue is mistaken identity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reElUdwe3Pc You can’t avoid relationships; even if you go to … You can’t avoid relationships; even if you go to a mountaintop, you’re in relationship with your own mind. The way the Vidyadhara Trungpa Rinpoche talked about this was to say said that the best relationship is no relationship. He talked about relationships in terms of a mandala, a sacred circle. The secret mandala, or inner mandala is your own personal circle. Work with your own mind steam by observing it without fiddling with it. The incredible illusion is otherness and the fundamental issue is mistaken identity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reElUdwe3Pc SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1041440398 Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/karma-cover-up-05-02-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:05:50 Sokuzan yes When something is moving we cover it up, either literally or by interpreting it. Any kind of commentary or movement is a coverup. Don’t interfere with it. Take a radical, minimalist attitude. Whatever is showing up, train yourself to be on receive. Meditate a lot. Sitting has to be done for a few years, maybe more, before you can see the cover up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmSNVeutwH8&t=14s When something is moving we cover it up, either l… When something is moving we cover it up, either literally or by interpreting it. Any kind of commentary or movement is a coverup. Don’t interfere with it. Take a radical, minimalist attitude. Whatever is showing up, train yourself to be on receive. Meditate a lot. Sitting has to be done for a few years, maybe more, before you can see the cover up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmSNVeutwH8&t=14s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1040300848 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-body-is-the-mind-04-28-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:34 Sokuzan yes I move my hand as an expression of my mind. Although the frequencies are different, it is the same kind of movement. Mind and body are the same thing. We pull on the separation to try to control our mind, but we can’t do it. The conceptual mind is like shrink wrap, trying to hold on to things. The area of the mind that’s respectful of the space in which things occur is the mind space or mind stream where thoughts come and go. This area can be observed in sitting meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q1TFLWfnQQ&t=1s I move my hand as an expression of my mind. Altho… I move my hand as an expression of my mind. Although the frequencies are different, it is the same kind of movement. Mind and body are the same thing. We pull on the separation to try to control our mind, but we can’t do it. The conceptual mind is like shrink wrap, trying to hold on to things. The area of the mind that’s respectful of the space in which things occur is the mind space or mind stream where thoughts come and go. This area can be observed in sitting meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q1TFLWfnQQ&t=1s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1037150515 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/teaching-from-realization-04-25-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:21:12 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HY8B-H1JQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HY8B-H1JQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HY8B-H1JQE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1034743579 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-04-21-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:17 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPx4MwqlqI8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPx4MwqlqI8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPx4MwqlqI8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1032641503 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/a-time-for-questions-04-18-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:10:01 Sokuzan yes What is immediate light? Immediate light means light that’s very quick, that’s already here. Light is a metaphor for realization or understanding. Everything is already brilliant; there are no shadows. Immediacy is a commentary on our fascination with time. Sokuzan responds to this and other questions about confusion, dependent origination, form and content in this open question format. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=padJt-lZl4A What is immediate light? Immediate light means li… What is immediate light? Immediate light means light that’s very quick, that’s already here. Light is a metaphor for realization or understanding. Everything is already brilliant; there are no shadows. Immediacy is a commentary on our fascination with time. Sokuzan responds to this and other questions about confusion, dependent origination, form and content in this open question format. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=padJt-lZl4A SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1030476607 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/confirmation-bias-04-14-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:07 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYA0FYrokMM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYA0FYrokMM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYA0FYrokMM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1030463545 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/just-let-it-remain-04-11-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:23:34 Sokuzan yes “Hum, Hum, Hum. Whatever occurs in the realm of the mind such as thoughts of the five poisons, one should neither lead nor follow. Just let it remain in its true state and reach the liberation of Dharmakaya.” This quote from the Sadhana of Mahamudra is a direct way of pointing at “just precisely this,“ the practice of Shikantaza. The relative experience of the true state comes and goes. Let it remain. Whatever arises in the mind stream is the buddha – don’t believe that, but don’t ignore it either. Just observe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owl0ixznL0s “Hum, Hum, Hum. Whatever occurs in the realm of t… “Hum, Hum, Hum. Whatever occurs in the realm of the mind such as thoughts of the five poisons, one should neither lead nor follow. Just let it remain in its true state and reach the liberation of Dharmakaya.” This quote from the Sadhana of Mahamudra is a direct way of pointing at “just precisely this,“ the practice of Shikantaza. The relative experience of the true state comes and goes. Let it remain. Whatever arises in the mind stream is the buddha – don’t believe that, but don’t ignore it either. Just observe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owl0ixznL0s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1030287832 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observe-what-04-07-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:13 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmIDtjYvYXE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmIDtjYvYXE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmIDtjYvYXE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1030105537 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/he-want-to-be-king-chogyam-trungpa-and-kobun-04-04-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:23:45 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKnKC1s-QiU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKnKC1s-QiU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKnKC1s-QiU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1029090892 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/we-came-on-foot-03-31-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:57 Sokuzan yes Everything means something and yet everything means exactly what the words are. When the Buddha was challenged by Mara, he touched the earth in the sparsa mudra, saying the, “The earth is my witness.” The foot is the earth in motion. Return to your original, fundamental situation – your body/mind complex. Keep it very basic, minimal, radical. Sit down, hold still and watch what moves – for everyone it’s a little different. Don’t miss what shows up for what you think about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mff16WOzELs Everything means something and yet everything mea… Everything means something and yet everything means exactly what the words are. When the Buddha was challenged by Mara, he touched the earth in the sparsa mudra, saying the, “The earth is my witness.” The foot is the earth in motion. Return to your original, fundamental situation – your body/mind complex. Keep it very basic, minimal, radical. Sit down, hold still and watch what moves – for everyone it’s a little different. Don’t miss what shows up for what you think about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mff16WOzELs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1028836240 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-03-28-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:25:56 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yQbHtWq_OA&t=22s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yQbHtWq_OA&t=22s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yQbHtWq_OA&t=22s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1016261689 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/three-existential-aspects-03-24-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:59 Sokuzan yes The three existential aspects are the nature of being in the dynamic we call the human realm of desire. It is another way of talking about the three marks of existence. The basic suffering is discontent, wanting things to be different. Impermanence is the existential aspect that all compounded things will go away. It won’t last. See how each of these aspects shows up in your life. The awareness path is about seeing this, not about making it go away. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHIPUP-51-E The three existential aspects are the nature of b… The three existential aspects are the nature of being in the dynamic we call the human realm of desire. It is another way of talking about the three marks of existence. The basic suffering is discontent, wanting things to be different. Impermanence is the existential aspect that all compounded things will go away. It won’t last. See how each of these aspects shows up in your life. The awareness path is about seeing this, not about making it go away. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHIPUP-51-E SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1013453473 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/perception-plus-03-21-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:51 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSpc9BcigqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSpc9BcigqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSpc9BcigqA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1010502283 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/see-the-impulse-to-sing-irish-music-03-17-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:02:52 Sokuzan yes See the impulse before it gets its hooks into you and takes you on a journey to do this or that. Any kind of directionality, including stopping, moving away or moving towards is ignorance. It’s sometimes called prejudice because we don’t see what we’re ignoring. There’s an impulse, then another impulse – they get layered up very quickly out of hope for something better and fear of something worse. It’s not about stopping it. Just watch it. See the impulse quality of the mind rather than reacting to it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78hLTdDDD2Y See the impulse before it gets its hooks into you… See the impulse before it gets its hooks into you and takes you on a journey to do this or that. Any kind of directionality, including stopping, moving away or moving towards is ignorance. It’s sometimes called prejudice because we don’t see what we’re ignoring. There’s an impulse, then another impulse – they get layered up very quickly out of hope for something better and fear of something worse. It’s not about stopping it. Just watch it. See the impulse quality of the mind rather than reacting to it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78hLTdDDD2Y SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1007570131 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-91-9-rule-03-14-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:53 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmt46ZQDnhI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmt46ZQDnhI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmt46ZQDnhI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1004798950 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ignorant-perception-03-10-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:54:15 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TAa61OL_2k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TAa61OL_2k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TAa61OL_2k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1002099037 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-do-you-really-want-to-know-03-07-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:12:14 Sokuzan yes Sometimes our real questions are hiding in the gnarled up tree branches, covering up what we really want to know. A strong question elicits a strong response. How can we know what we don’t know, what we are unsure of? Not being sure on the mundane path is a difficulty. On the spiritual path, feeling like you don’t know is the open space that has the quality of being respectful. Wisdom mind is not separate from that. Don’t escape the open dimension into some kind of relative knowledge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C6deZE4_J8 Sometimes our real questions are hiding in the gn… Sometimes our real questions are hiding in the gnarled up tree branches, covering up what we really want to know. A strong question elicits a strong response. How can we know what we don’t know, what we are unsure of? Not being sure on the mundane path is a difficulty. On the spiritual path, feeling like you don’t know is the open space that has the quality of being respectful. Wisdom mind is not separate from that. Don’t escape the open dimension into some kind of relative knowledge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C6deZE4_J8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/998526511 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/reduce-the-production-03-03-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:30 Sokuzan yes Less is better. When I say reduce the production, I mean everything, especially language. It’s not so much about control; you can’t really control your thoughts. As you’re talking to someone, notice the space between the words. Start by expanding the space first. Even though you know what you’re about to say, give it a little more room. The spaciousness will help you to see how much you’re producing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPhRzAHSZvA Less is better. When I say reduce the production,… Less is better. When I say reduce the production, I mean everything, especially language. It’s not so much about control; you can’t really control your thoughts. As you’re talking to someone, notice the space between the words. Start by expanding the space first. Even though you know what you’re about to say, give it a little more room. The spaciousness will help you to see how much you’re producing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPhRzAHSZvA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/979149091 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/surface-and-depth-02-03-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:31 Sokuzan yes When training the mind, the idea is to get some depth rather than wandering around on the surface. Most of the world is on the surface; that’s materialism. It appears you can control it. We don’t see what’s moving, only what we think is moving. Depth needs to appear surface. Just look at the surface. That’s where the laminations are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQLYdCedwNE When training the mind, the idea is to get some d… When training the mind, the idea is to get some depth rather than wandering around on the surface. Most of the world is on the surface; that’s materialism. It appears you can control it. We don’t see what’s moving, only what we think is moving. Depth needs to appear surface. Just look at the surface. That’s where the laminations are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQLYdCedwNE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/996333415 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/not-either-or-02-28-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:13:06 Sokuzan yes We put ourselves into the corral of either-or. I say don’t give me either-or questions unless you’re really clear about the need to do it that way. Im not doing away with that aspect of consciousness; the tendency to be selective is very seductive. Don’t take a position or reject the one that arises right in front of you. The conclusion is just a sidetrack. Stop looking for proof of things; this is the very circularity of samsara. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYaQEv7Afv4 We put ourselves into the corral of either-or. I … We put ourselves into the corral of either-or. I say don’t give me either-or questions unless you’re really clear about the need to do it that way. Im not doing away with that aspect of consciousness; the tendency to be selective is very seductive. Don’t take a position or reject the one that arises right in front of you. The conclusion is just a sidetrack. Stop looking for proof of things; this is the very circularity of samsara. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYaQEv7Afv4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/993104464 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-02-24-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:22 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VaifzTZHZ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VaifzTZHZ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VaifzTZHZ8 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/991002391 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/the-mind-bully-02-21-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:00:33 Sokuzan yes When the six sense fields are cooperating with the five skandhas, it creates an illusion so real that we believe it. It’s an astonishing synchronization. The basic difficulty here is the 7th consciousness, the mind bully or paranoid aspect that believes there is someone in control. At some point, the boundary between what feels like meditation and what feels like post-meditation vanishes. You won’t even know if that happens. See the way you keep discriminating, trying to find an access point to what this is about. You don’t need to know the access point. Find out what it is that you do need to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vncn1lwPF28 When the six sense fields are cooperating with th… When the six sense fields are cooperating with the five skandhas, it creates an illusion so real that we believe it. It’s an astonishing synchronization. The basic difficulty here is the 7th consciousness, the mind bully or paranoid aspect that believes there is someone in control. At some point, the boundary between what feels like meditation and what feels like post-meditation vanishes. You won’t even know if that happens. See the way you keep discriminating, trying to find an access point to what this is about. You don’t need to know the access point. Find out what it is that you do need to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vncn1lwPF28 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/988100746 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/hard-and-soft-discipline-02-17-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:18:52 Sokuzan yes Hard discipline is about hierarchy and chain of command, like the military. Some monasteries also have strict forms that are about control and manipulation under the pretense of training your mind. Softer forms are about understanding the nature of form and awareness of the form. The fundamental understanding comes from observing the form, not obeying it. Soft discipline makes use of the forms to observe the way the person learns. The gradation into the spiritual path is where you begin to transcend this relative situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-QP73Kdvwk Hard discipline is about hierarchy and chain of c… Hard discipline is about hierarchy and chain of command, like the military. Some monasteries also have strict forms that are about control and manipulation under the pretense of training your mind. Softer forms are about understanding the nature of form and awareness of the form. The fundamental understanding comes from observing the form, not obeying it. Soft discipline makes use of the forms to observe the way the person learns. The gradation into the spiritual path is where you begin to transcend this relative situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-QP73Kdvwk SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/986837296 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/depth-of-training-02-14-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:11 Sokuzan yes We train our minds to help us understand the thought patterns that operate out of impulse and desire, controlled by causes and conditions. You have to see it yourself. Start at the surface; sit down, hold still, and watch what you cannot prevent from moving. Look more and more deeply into whatever is arising and the space within which it occurs. It’s not a deeper training, particularly – that’s relative. The actual depth won’t seem like relative depth. We have to use words like suchness to even talk about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtNTw8AjTSk&t=23s We train our minds to help us understand the thou… We train our minds to help us understand the thought patterns that operate out of impulse and desire, controlled by causes and conditions. You have to see it yourself. Start at the surface; sit down, hold still, and watch what you cannot prevent from moving. Look more and more deeply into whatever is arising and the space within which it occurs. It’s not a deeper training, particularly – that’s relative. The actual depth won’t seem like relative depth. We have to use words like suchness to even talk about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtNTw8AjTSk&t=23s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/983520391 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/how-belief-works-02-10-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:01 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYhqwN4tFpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYhqwN4tFpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYhqwN4tFpA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/981865345 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/open-interviews-02-07-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:15:10 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA3innwpkCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA3innwpkCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA3innwpkCs SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/977067784 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/more-questions-from-sangha-01-31-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:49 Sokuzan yes How can we communicate in the midst of our preconceptions? We laminate or comment on the very thing we are trying to investigate. Don’t interpret just because you can. Acknowledge you don’t know and make receiving the priority. Be with all things; listen to everyone. Then if you need to respond, you will do that out of what arises in your awareness minus your interpretation of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOwUfdiIqXE How can we communicate in the midst of our precon… How can we communicate in the midst of our preconceptions? We laminate or comment on the very thing we are trying to investigate. Don’t interpret just because you can. Acknowledge you don’t know and make receiving the priority. Be with all things; listen to everyone. Then if you need to respond, you will do that out of what arises in your awareness minus your interpretation of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOwUfdiIqXE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/974683114 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/what-do-you-want-to-know-01-27-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:32 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2F5JDcDIrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2F5JDcDIrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2F5JDcDIrw SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/972229699 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/radical-01-24-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:07 Sokuzan yes Radical is from a latin word meaning root. Going to the foundation, the substrate, or root is what shikantaza is. There is no mundane sense of progress particularly. If the thinking process shows up as some kind of result, you have work to do. Just receiving and not being too concerned about how you feel about it is the radical meditation of shikantaza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJgO7oaRlKM Radical is from a latin word meaning root. Going … Radical is from a latin word meaning root. Going to the foundation, the substrate, or root is what shikantaza is. There is no mundane sense of progress particularly. If the thinking process shows up as some kind of result, you have work to do. Just receiving and not being too concerned about how you feel about it is the radical meditation of shikantaza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJgO7oaRlKM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/970085419 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-01-20-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:39 Sokuzan yes Does all apparent negativity come from ourselves? Suffering, dissatisfaction, and anxiety; recurring negativity and thought patterns. The momentum needs to be seen closely before it actually gets a foothold. Praise and blame are extra, and are all about getting control. Watch what comes until you see the disturbance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofGyKXseRDM&t=1s Does all apparent negativity come from ourselves?… Does all apparent negativity come from ourselves? Suffering, dissatisfaction, and anxiety; recurring negativity and thought patterns. The momentum needs to be seen closely before it actually gets a foothold. Praise and blame are extra, and are all about getting control. Watch what comes until you see the disturbance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofGyKXseRDM&t=1s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/968191480 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/compounded-things-01-17-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:36 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1FCjhpatXI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1FCjhpatXI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1FCjhpatXI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/965892784 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/deeper-causality-01-13-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:46 Sokuzan yes That aspect of causality that’s ignored because we want a result is the deeper cause and effect which goes beyond the physical form, beyond the illusion of the three dimensions. What is this human experience? Don’t jump to conclusions; the main issue is mistaken identity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obWnPPV5oNY That aspect of causality that’s ignored because w… That aspect of causality that’s ignored because we want a result is the deeper cause and effect which goes beyond the physical form, beyond the illusion of the three dimensions. What is this human experience? Don’t jump to conclusions; the main issue is mistaken identity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obWnPPV5oNY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/963556429 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-01-10-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:08:08 Sokuzan yes What underlies the stories we get hooked by? What is the difference between observing and noticing or observing and receiving? What does it mean that the wall is the buddha, the dharma and the sangha? These and other questions from sangha elicit profound and unexpected responses from Sokuzan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa1m_qAoUFI What underlies the stories we get hooked by? What… What underlies the stories we get hooked by? What is the difference between observing and noticing or observing and receiving? What does it mean that the wall is the buddha, the dharma and the sangha? These and other questions from sangha elicit profound and unexpected responses from Sokuzan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa1m_qAoUFI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/961899169 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/noon-in-the-hammock-with-ethan-herschenfeld-and-sokuzan-1 00:31:33 Sokuzan yes Sokuzan chats with New York comedian, Ethan Herschenfeld, on a variety of topics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDKE5vPp9GE https://www.ethanherschenfeld.com @eherschenfeld Sokuzan chats with New York comedian, Ethan Hersc… Sokuzan chats with New York comedian, Ethan Herschenfeld, on a variety of topics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDKE5vPp9GE https://www.ethanherschenfeld.com @eherschenfeld SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/961185325 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/question-for-sokuzan-01-06-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:46 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWnPlklCSRg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWnPlklCSRg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWnPlklCSRg SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/959152783 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-01-03-21-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:06:35 Sokuzan yes Do things arise randomly? Does sitting practice connect us to unseen realms? What is merit? Is there merit in sitting? Sokuzan responds to these and other questions from the sangha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKBfKtNSg_Y Do things arise randomly? Does sitting practice c… Do things arise randomly? Does sitting practice connect us to unseen realms? What is merit? Is there merit in sitting? Sokuzan responds to these and other questions from the sangha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKBfKtNSg_Y SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/957468124 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/arising-all-by-themselves-12-30-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:57:50 Sokuzan yes Sokuzan reads from a book of poems by early Buddhist nuns called "The First Free Women". A line from Patacara’s poem says, “Just see all thoughts, words and actions arising all by themselves.” This is a good way of saying what’s happening in the mind stream. You could look at this yourself by sitting down and holding still. Just a little bit of casual movement disrupts the observer of the mind stream. Inside and outside is a misunderstanding; the true understanding is you won’t see anything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKY4N2eMJBY Sokuzan reads from a book of poems by early Buddh… Sokuzan reads from a book of poems by early Buddhist nuns called "The First Free Women". A line from Patacara’s poem says, “Just see all thoughts, words and actions arising all by themselves.” This is a good way of saying what’s happening in the mind stream. You could look at this yourself by sitting down and holding still. Just a little bit of casual movement disrupts the observer of the mind stream. Inside and outside is a misunderstanding; the true understanding is you won’t see anything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKY4N2eMJBY SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/955361005 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/questions-from-sangha-12-27-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:17:22 Sokuzan yes Sokuzan answers questions from students in the Zendo, on Zoom and YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vaHRovC36M Sokuzan answers questions from students in the Ze… Sokuzan answers questions from students in the Zendo, on Zoom and YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vaHRovC36M SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/954546460 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/fear-and-hope-12-23-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:03:19 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTT2DbLLq0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTT2DbLLq0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzTT2DbLLq0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/951689206 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/fear-based-authority-12-20-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:28 Sokuzan yes The pushing and pulling and finger pointing is the authority that is based on fear. It might not look like fear at all. It starts out with little tiny oligarchs in your mind-stream. Just saying “I should” is not incorrect, but can be obstructive or aggressive if it’s not based on some kind of clarity about what you’re addressing. The fear comes from our unexamined belief that there is a solid identity that can win or lose; someone who needs protecting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08TPRqBNqT0 The pushing and pulling and finger pointing is th… The pushing and pulling and finger pointing is the authority that is based on fear. It might not look like fear at all. It starts out with little tiny oligarchs in your mind-stream. Just saying “I should” is not incorrect, but can be obstructive or aggressive if it’s not based on some kind of clarity about what you’re addressing. The fear comes from our unexamined belief that there is a solid identity that can win or lose; someone who needs protecting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08TPRqBNqT0 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/949602361 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/benevolent-authority-12-16-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:13 Sokuzan yes #Sokukoji #Sokuzan #Buddhist #Buddhism #Zen #Talk #Sermon #Battlecreek #Michigan #Dharma #awareness #meditation #shikantaza #mindfulness #suffering #dharmatalk #authority https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YxApZSFkT4 #Sokukoji #Sokuzan #Buddhist #Buddhism #Zen #Talk… #Sokukoji #Sokuzan #Buddhist #Buddhism #Zen #Talk #Sermon #Battlecreek #Michigan #Dharma #awareness #meditation #shikantaza #mindfulness #suffering #dharmatalk #authority https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YxApZSFkT4 SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/947300812 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/reverse-the-motion-12-13-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:08 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkA3jAKGpTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkA3jAKGpTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkA3jAKGpTQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/945586768 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/tiny-thiefs-12-09-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:30 Sokuzan yes If you think you are not a thief, look again. When we interrupt someone, not waiting for the period, we are stealing the rest of their sentence. We steal from others when we chatter in our preoccupation with ourselves, usurping their time. We take the lives of other living things to support our own. I call these aspects of consciousness “tiny thiefs.” It’s about awareness; observing the way we interfere with others, observing how we can’t help but break the precepts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDkP62pDQPM If you think you are not a thief, look again. Whe… If you think you are not a thief, look again. When we interrupt someone, not waiting for the period, we are stealing the rest of their sentence. We steal from others when we chatter in our preoccupation with ourselves, usurping their time. We take the lives of other living things to support our own. I call these aspects of consciousness “tiny thiefs.” It’s about awareness; observing the way we interfere with others, observing how we can’t help but break the precepts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDkP62pDQPM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/943040248 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/consciousness-as-it-is-12-06-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:19:28 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9SZz8VZ-GI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9SZz8VZ-GI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9SZz8VZ-GI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/940841359 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/otem-opening-the-eye-mind-12-02-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:24 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Xf9a-AMm4&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Xf9a-AMm4&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1Xf9a-AMm4&t=2s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/938706637 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/laughing-at-aliens-11-29-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:41 Sokuzan yes When we laugh aliens, we can see our preconceptions, our ideas and opinions. There are different levels or layers of consciousness. When you are sitting down and training your mind, you are entering those dimensions of your mind that you can’t actually access with your thinking process, although thinking may come along with it. What is this? Find out. Don’t believe and don’t disbelieve what anyone tells you. To observe and see what’s arising could be called the last frontier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74j3komg5nA When we laugh aliens, we can see our preconceptio… When we laugh aliens, we can see our preconceptions, our ideas and opinions. There are different levels or layers of consciousness. When you are sitting down and training your mind, you are entering those dimensions of your mind that you can’t actually access with your thinking process, although thinking may come along with it. What is this? Find out. Don’t believe and don’t disbelieve what anyone tells you. To observe and see what’s arising could be called the last frontier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74j3komg5nA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/937167106 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/illusion-of-control-11-25-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:30 Sokuzan yes Because of our activity all day long, simple actions seem to work smoothly, like picking up a glass of water and taking a drink – total control. This is how the illusion of control keeps getting reinforced. The illusory quality shows up when we can’t get the results we want. Look more closely at control, at creating an outcome based on the assumption that we know what’s happening. The underlying misunderstanding is that there is someone and something else. By making that assumption, we ignore dependent origination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jXozqewKHI Because of our activity all day long, simple acti… Because of our activity all day long, simple actions seem to work smoothly, like picking up a glass of water and taking a drink – total control. This is how the illusion of control keeps getting reinforced. The illusory quality shows up when we can’t get the results we want. Look more closely at control, at creating an outcome based on the assumption that we know what’s happening. The underlying misunderstanding is that there is someone and something else. By making that assumption, we ignore dependent origination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jXozqewKHI SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/934467424 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/sangha-changes-11-22-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:04:38 Sokuzan yes Of the three jewels, the sangha may be the most important. Without it, nothing happens. From the time of the historical Buddha, there have been many changes as it moved to other countries from the cultural context in which it was nurtured, and it is still changing. In our community, The Order of Immediate Light, the first tenet is, "Consciousness Always Finds Its Own Form." It is something you can explain in a couple of sentences, and it can never be explained. Not two. ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpAyfPDmteo Of the three jewels, the sangha may be the most i… Of the three jewels, the sangha may be the most important. Without it, nothing happens. From the time of the historical Buddha, there have been many changes as it moved to other countries from the cultural context in which it was nurtured, and it is still changing. In our community, The Order of Immediate Light, the first tenet is, "Consciousness Always Finds Its Own Form." It is something you can explain in a couple of sentences, and it can never be explained. Not two. ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpAyfPDmteo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/932203291 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/see-the-tathagata-11-18-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:50:00 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5uR5UO0EnM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5uR5UO0EnM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5uR5UO0EnM SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/930282685 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/observing-the-imbalance-11-15-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:09:59 Sokuzan yes When observing that which seems to be wrong or off kilter, you may say, “This shouldn’t be happening,” or, “Why this is happening?” These comments actually cover up your reception; cover up your awareness of what is occurring in any given situation. As you’re watching your mind stream, I encourage you to observe the imbalance. The basic ignorance is that of ignoring the open dimension in which this is occurring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG_CgsK64UQ When observing that which seems to be wrong or of… When observing that which seems to be wrong or off kilter, you may say, “This shouldn’t be happening,” or, “Why this is happening?” These comments actually cover up your reception; cover up your awareness of what is occurring in any given situation. As you’re watching your mind stream, I encourage you to observe the imbalance. The basic ignorance is that of ignoring the open dimension in which this is occurring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG_CgsK64UQ SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/928272808 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/receive-90-11-11-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:24 Sokuzan yes The 90/10 rule is to listen 90% of the time and talk 10%. Something you can do right away is to receive any spontaneously produced reaction you have to anything or anybody that shows up in your mind stream. Instead of constantly producing something about everything, just receive it "as it is." You’ll know you’re receiving it "as it is," if you don’t have any idea exactly what you’re receiving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vw_n3N3cIc&t=1s The 90/10 rule is to listen 90% of the time and t… The 90/10 rule is to listen 90% of the time and talk 10%. Something you can do right away is to receive any spontaneously produced reaction you have to anything or anybody that shows up in your mind stream. Instead of constantly producing something about everything, just receive it "as it is." You’ll know you’re receiving it "as it is," if you don’t have any idea exactly what you’re receiving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vw_n3N3cIc&t=1s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/926078338 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/downsizing-the-outflows-11-08-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:11:59 Sokuzan yes The conventional way we are living is very linear. We buy into anything that’s arising, coming and going, moving this way and that. The very simple and radical form of meditation practice called shikantaza can help us to see our attachment to this very subtle area. First, look at the upsizing quality and observe the way we add on to everything that happens. By doing this, eventually it will run out of steam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD_5ey9et4k The conventional way we are living is very linear… The conventional way we are living is very linear. We buy into anything that’s arising, coming and going, moving this way and that. The very simple and radical form of meditation practice called shikantaza can help us to see our attachment to this very subtle area. First, look at the upsizing quality and observe the way we add on to everything that happens. By doing this, eventually it will run out of steam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD_5ey9et4k SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/924497164 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/ego-subsistence-11-04-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:12:19 Sokuzan yes Ego gets its identity from different sources that tend to propel us along. Anytime you assert anything, look at the connection between that and that which is feeding off it. This is the self-centeredness, where ego gets its payoff. When it comes in the form of strong beliefs, opinions and concepts, just watch. This is the sitting practice of meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkB6CiWRDuo Ego gets its identity from different sources that… Ego gets its identity from different sources that tend to propel us along. Anytime you assert anything, look at the connection between that and that which is feeding off it. This is the self-centeredness, where ego gets its payoff. When it comes in the form of strong beliefs, opinions and concepts, just watch. This is the sitting practice of meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkB6CiWRDuo SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/922077103 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/your-civic-duty-11-01-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:01:47 Sokuzan yes First, it is your civic duty to vote to participate in your community and culture, even though you may feel unsupported by its form, structure and shortcomings. You are not on a mountaintop in ancient China. You are here right now. Participate! Second, it is your civic duty to protect the health of your sangha, your family and community which includes the entire humanity of the world. Third, it is your civic duty to put the welfare of others at least equal with your own and perhaps even before your own. Fourth, it is your civic duty to train your mind so the lack of training or confusion in your mind, your hidden bias and prejudice, are exposed. That way, any fear-based convictions, ideas, opinions and false understandings are not spread out into the world as facts thereby adding to the rampant confusion that shows up everywhere in this material realm we call samsara. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5skjqNshA First, it is your civic duty to vote to participa… First, it is your civic duty to vote to participate in your community and culture, even though you may feel unsupported by its form, structure and shortcomings. You are not on a mountaintop in ancient China. You are here right now. Participate! Second, it is your civic duty to protect the health of your sangha, your family and community which includes the entire humanity of the world. Third, it is your civic duty to put the welfare of others at least equal with your own and perhaps even before your own. Fourth, it is your civic duty to train your mind so the lack of training or confusion in your mind, your hidden bias and prejudice, are exposed. That way, any fear-based convictions, ideas, opinions and false understandings are not spread out into the world as facts thereby adding to the rampant confusion that shows up everywhere in this material realm we call samsara. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5skjqNshA SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/920472475 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/whats-to-blame-10-28-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:58:52 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Mgtoi4OkE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Mgtoi4OkE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Mgtoi4OkE SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/918075467 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/more-wall-gazing-10-25-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 01:07:07 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOQTUQ-5mwU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOQTUQ-5mwU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOQTUQ-5mwU SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/918071842 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/who-knows-10-21-20-by-sokuzan-sokukojiorg 00:55:03 Sokuzan yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCEa0dAUxrk&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCEa0dAUxrk&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCEa0dAUxrk&t=2s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/913757275 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/tribal-ego-10-18-20-by-sokuzan 01:13:48 Sokuzan yes What is the deep activity of consciousness that looks for support from leaders or groups that strengthen our positionality? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1trx05Z-lg&t=1s What is the deep activity of consciousness that l… What is the deep activity of consciousness that looks for support from leaders or groups that strengthen our positionality? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1trx05Z-lg&t=1s SokukoJi,Sokuzan,buddhist,buddhism,zen,awareness,meditation,mindfulness,suffering,zen,buddhism,dharma,dharma,talk,meditation,shikantaza,battle,creek,Podcast