Homecoming: Dharma Talk with Will Brennan (Video)
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Listen to this dharma talk about Buddhist practice from Will Brennan, long time Mountain Cloud sangha member who has recently been appointed assistant Sanbo Zen teacher. Enjoy this delightful talk
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Keichu’s Cart: Dharma Talk with Henry Shukman (Video)
Henry takes us into Keichu’s Cart, case eight from the Gateless Gate. Keichu was a legendary cart maker. What happens if the wheels and both axels are removed from the
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St John of the Cross – To Reach Satisfaction in All
Poem Maura Noone quoted in her talk on Thursday November 18, from John of the Cross. TO REACH SATISFACTION IN ALL To reach satisfaction in all, desire its possession in
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Gone with the wind – Valerie Forstman (Video)
In this final talk of the Circle of the Way retreat, Valerie takes up case 31 of the Blue Cliff Record, “Mayoku Circles the Dais,” as a way of exploring
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According to my capacity – Valerie Forstman (Video)
This second Circle of the Way Retreat talk opens with images of circles, including the enso attributed to Kyozan, all pointers to the freedom and compassion of practice-awakening. Valerie then
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Round, round, rounder than a mirror – Valerie Forstman (Video)
In this first talk of the Circle of the Way retreat, Valerie takes up case 69 from the Blue Cliff Record, “Nansen Draws a Circle,” as an invitation to find
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Brain Savvy Spaciousness and Contentment, Rick Hanson (Video)
Dr. Rick Hanson was our guest speaker on October 14. He offered a guided meditation and dharma talk, Brain Savvy Spaciousness and Contentment. Enjoy!
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Heartwood, Dharma Talk by Henry Shukman (Video)
Henry talks about the heartwood sutra, an early teaching from the pali cannon that uses a tree as its metaphor for the journey of practice. A tree has numerous layers
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