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Village Zendo
United States
Приєднався 8 тра 2018
The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. We offer zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instruction with a teacher, dharma talks, chanting services, retreats, workshops and study groups.
Co-founded in 1986 by Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara and Sensei Barbara Joshin O’Hara, the Village Zendo is committed to authentically continuing the Zen tradition while keeping it contemporary and relevant to today’s world. We are located in lower Manhattan, offering a place of healing and sanctuary in the midst of one of the world’s busiest and most vital cities.
Our abbot, Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara, received dharma transmission in the White Plum lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi, which incorporates both the Soto and Rinzai Zen traditions. Our zendo has been given the Japanese name Dotoku-ji (True Expression Temple).
Enkyo Roshi is supported by six dharma successors who form the VZ teaching staff. The zendo is known for its vibrant and diverse community
Co-founded in 1986 by Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara and Sensei Barbara Joshin O’Hara, the Village Zendo is committed to authentically continuing the Zen tradition while keeping it contemporary and relevant to today’s world. We are located in lower Manhattan, offering a place of healing and sanctuary in the midst of one of the world’s busiest and most vital cities.
Our abbot, Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara, received dharma transmission in the White Plum lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi, which incorporates both the Soto and Rinzai Zen traditions. Our zendo has been given the Japanese name Dotoku-ji (True Expression Temple).
Enkyo Roshi is supported by six dharma successors who form the VZ teaching staff. The zendo is known for its vibrant and diverse community
Yugetsu's Dharma talk, “The True Expression of Ruth Fuller Sasaki,” Oct 13, 2024
The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “The True Expression of Ruth Fuller Sasaki,” a dharma talk in which senior student Yugetsu explores Dogen’s fascicle, Dotoku, and the true expression of Ruth Fuller Sasaki.
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The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instruction with a teacher, dharma talks, chanting services, retreats, workshops and study groups.
Deepen your practice. And let us know more about you by completing our survey at villagezendo.org/survey.
Check out our website for daily schedules, teachers and other Zendo info, including audio Dharma talks. Support our work by donating at villagezendo.org/support-us/.
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The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instruction with a teacher, dharma talks, chanting services, retreats, workshops and study groups.
Deepen your practice. And let us know more about you by completing our survey at villagezendo.org/survey.
Check out our website for daily schedules, teachers and other Zendo info, including audio Dharma talks. Support our work by donating at villagezendo.org/support-us/.
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Відео
Jyakuen's Dharma Talk, "The Clarity of Falling Leaves" October 12, 2024
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In her Dharma talk, "The Clarity of Falling Leaves" VZ Senior Student Sherri Jyakuen Posey reminds us that there is more to see in Fall besides foliage. She exhorts us to look, look and look again. The Village Zendo is a community of people who practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer both online and in-person zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instructi...
Myoko Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “The Lotus is Not Stained By the Mud,” October 10, 2024
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In this dharma talk, “The Lotus is Not Stained By the Mud,” Myoko Roshi looks at the importance of seeing into and working with our own mud as means to help care for ourselves and the world. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instruction with a teache...
Musho Hoshi’s Dharma Talk, “Go Lightly,” October 3, 2024
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In this dharma talk, “Go Lightly,” Musho Hoshi works with the koan “How do you stop the fighting across the river?" with a poem from 1962 by the novelist Aldous Huxley. “Lightly, My Darling” offers some practical advice as well as a deep Zen teaching. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zaz...
"Autumn Breath, Falling Leaves," Dharma Talk by Douglass Fugan Dineen, Sensei
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In his Dharma talk, "Autumn Breath, Falling Leaves," Fugan Sensei connects the rising and falling of the breath to Yantou’s “Arising and Vanishing." The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instruction with a teacher, dharma talks, chanting services, retrea...
Jyakuen Posey Shuso Hossen Dharma Talk March 24, 2024
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Jyakuen gives her first Dharma talk and becomes a senior student.
Bokushu Sensei’s Dharma Talk, “Everything Says “I’m sorry”,” September 26, 2024
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In this dharma talk, “Everything Says “I’m sorry”,” Bokushu Sensei reflects on the Fifth Precept of not being ignorant, drawing from his own life and that life’s intimate connection with the life and death of Taizan Maezumi Roshi. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitting meditatio...
Ryoshin Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Faith in Mind,” September 22, 2024 (Audio Recording Only)
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The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Faith in Mind,” a dharma talk in which Ryoshin Hoshi looks at the Faith Mind Verse, which begins "The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences." In our daily lives, we may have many preferences, yet our practice encourages us to realize a mind that is unattached, open, at peace, and boundless. 🎧 Audio Recording Onl...
Shinryu Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Buddha and You,” September 19, 2024
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In this dharma talk, “Buddha and You,” Shinryu Roshi discusses the teachings of Zen teacher Taizan Maezumi and how we can appreciate our life as the life of the buddhas. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instruction with a teacher, dharma talks, chan...
Jisei's Dharma talk, “Kisa Gotami and The Mustard Seed,” September 15, 2024
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The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Kisa Gotami and The Mustard Seed,” a dharma talk in which senior student Jisei reflects on the well known Buddhist story, “Kisa Gotami and The Mustard Seed.” She explores what this Buddhist parable teaches us about life and practice. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Ba...
"Opinions Are Like...", Dharma Talk by JoAn Sensei, September 14, 2024
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In this Dharma talk, Jo An Sensei reflects on the influence of personal preferences and external conditions on decision-making, drawing from Buddhist teachings, including the Xin Xin Ming. He explores the ways in which karma, ancestral influence, and the three poisons shape our views and choices. Jo An encourages mindful awareness of these factors, advocating for presence in the midst of life's...
Enkyo Roshi's Dharma talk, “Why Zen?” September 8, 2024
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The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Why Zen?,” a dharma talk in which Roshi Enkyo asks why do we take up the practice of Zen, and what changes for us when we do? Isn’t it a recognition of our own heart, our own wholeness? In fact, our practice is a kind of medicine, as told in the old story of Sudhana picking up a blade of grass and recognizing the power of our rather s...
Jiryu’s Dharma Talk, “Are You Prepared To Save A Life?” September 5, 2024
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In this dharma talk, senior student Jiryu posits,” you can find yourself in a life-or-death situation without warning. Is your Zen practice preparing you to respond, or not?” The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instruction with a teacher, dharma talks,...
Ryotan Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Seeing and Accepting,” August 29, 2024
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In this dharma talk, Ryotan Roshi considers what it means to actualize the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitting meditation), one-on-one instruction with a teacher, dharma talks, chanting services, retreats, workshops and study groups. Visit...
Daishi Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Placebo Zen & Real Liberation,” August 25, 2024
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The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Placebo Zen & Real Liberation,” a dharma talk in which Daishi Hoshi explores how placebo science and the power of context can help us to enter Vimalakirti’s teaching of non-duality. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer zazen (sitti...
Shinryu Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Fault Lines,” August 23, 2024
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Shinryu Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Fault Lines,” August 23, 2024
Ryoshin Hoshi's Dharma talk, “What about Right Now?,” August 18, 2024
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Ryoshin Hoshi's Dharma talk, “What about Right Now?,” August 18, 2024
Soten’s Dharma Talk, “Bodhisattvas in the Brothels,” August 15, 2024
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Soten’s Dharma Talk, “Bodhisattvas in the Brothels,” August 15, 2024
Kimu's Dharma talk, “Japanese Gardens as Embodied Practice,” August 11, 2024
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Kimu's Dharma talk, “Japanese Gardens as Embodied Practice,” August 11, 2024
Seiryu Wilkinson Shuso Hossen Dharma Talk August 3, 2024
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Seiryu Wilkinson Shuso Hossen Dharma Talk August 3, 2024
Mukei’s Dharma Talk, “How are the teachings helping you these days,” July 18, 2024
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Mukei’s Dharma Talk, “How are the teachings helping you these days,” July 18, 2024
Enkyo Roshi and Mitsue Nagase's Dharma talk, “Japanese Aesthetics,” July 14, 2024
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Enkyo Roshi and Mitsue Nagase's Dharma talk, “Japanese Aesthetics,” July 14, 2024
Ryoshin Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Life is But a Dream,” June 30, 2024
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Ryoshin Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Life is But a Dream,” June 30, 2024
Myoko Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “The Temple Within,” June 27, 2024
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Myoko Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “The Temple Within,” June 27, 2024
Enkyo's Dharma talk, “Showing Up to What Is Here, Now,” June 23, 2024
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Enkyo's Dharma talk, “Showing Up to What Is Here, Now,” June 23, 2024
Ryotan Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Kicking Over A Pitcher:Building a Temple,” June 20, 2024
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Ryotan Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Kicking Over A Pitcher:Building a Temple,” June 20, 2024
Fusho Sensei’s Dharma Talk, “Talking About Hard Things,” June 13, 2024
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Fusho Sensei’s Dharma Talk, “Talking About Hard Things,” June 13, 2024
Sufficient, Dharma Talk by Daishi Hoshi, June 9, 2024
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Sufficient, Dharma Talk by Daishi Hoshi, June 9, 2024
A Snake In The Road: Coming Back to Life, Dharma talk by Joren on 6-8-24
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A Snake In The Road: Coming Back to Life, Dharma talk by Joren on 6-8-24
Tokuyu Sensei’s Dharma Talk, “On Form,” June 6, 2024
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Tokuyu Sensei’s Dharma Talk, “On Form,” June 6, 2024
holy shit! you hit every branch on the ugly tree on the way down. GG.
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Wonderful, thank you!
So happy to have this talk suggested to me in my feed! Wonderful talk Fugan, thank you!! The natural imagery very fitting as I work gardening on the seashore overlooking the tidal flats in Dennis on the Cape. 🙏
Dzisiaj nawet pedauy "poważnie" myślą o dzieciach😂
It’s impossible to “see our true nature.” From the Buddhist standpoint there is no doer making choices. There is only an illusion of choice. This is weak Dharma.
I liked the story where a. cat is welcomed into the monastery and meditates with the monks every day.
Thank you, Seiryu! 🙏🏼
not coming thru... no picture... almost impossible to hear... alas
mostly can't hear the dharma talks well this year... sound is consistently low... maybe fix? 🙏🏻
Brilliant! Thank you. 🙏🏼
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Enkyo…your gentle analysis of Zen concepts, all done with care, humor, and wisdom, always gives me pause AND makes me realize how fragile this life is. As a caregiver, I feel very focused on ME, how this affects ME. And I have to remind myself that I have to offer myself to my wife with courage rather than regret for our situation. I wish my ‘practice’, which, regrettably, sucks, were more at the top of the pyramid for me. I’ll try to do better this year. Thank you for your wisdom.
Fusho…can you supply a link to some of your filmmaking? Thnx!
Deep bow
Great stuff - this. Love the pace!
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Excellent episode!
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Rather, in Zen practice, what you are looking for is to realize yourself as a self that does not distinguish between subject and object. You must go from your self which you accept unconditionally right now to the self that is based on the universal root. - Joshu Sasaki Roshi [Zen Notes XX, No. 5]
Beautiful intellectualisation there Chuck. I think I was truly 'actualised' today. I have quote on quote - 'observed'. And I was both actualising and observing. Lol
and me saying this now is trying to 'intellectualise' it, but so are all of the words you just spoke. Much love.
I needed that teaching right now
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Yes… appreciate your life…pure freedom…☺️👍👨🎨🎨💫
108 Bows of Gratitude, Dear Fusho! I bend and touch the Earth upon hearing this dharma! XO
A wonderful talk. Thankyou.
Lovely presence, lovely talk. Thank you🙏
Helpful, mindful, useful zen! thank you👍☺️👨🎨🎨🙏💫🥰poetically profound….
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Thank you for sharing your intimate honesty…👍☺️🎨👨🎨
Thank you for being open and intimate…☺️👍👨🎨🎨☝️🎁🎉
Great Talk! How do you discern between ego's purpose and God's or Higher Self's purpose?
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This is so beautifully wise and beautifully calming.
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Thank you Roshi Pat… very inspiring & helpful☺️☺️👨🎨🎨🙏🥰
Gassho Bows of Gratitude, Roshi! -Lumi
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Thank you… so helpful…☺️👍👨🎨🙏🎨🥰☝️🌅🙏
Profound & Powerful… Thank You…👍☺️👨🎨🎨🙏☝️🥰🌅
Now that's a really interesting take, but also makes a whole lot of sense as happiness is as evanescent as other feelings
Sound is so faint - can it be amplified?
Nice sum of some recent talks…thank you …for me… “Words fail… Silence prevails…” Kenzen: Satori Sun Art Studio ☺️🎨👨🎨👍🎼🌅🥰
Thank you for sharing your Being & Seeing… It Is So Freeing! ☺️👨🎨🎨🙏🥰 Kenzen: Satori Sun Art Studio
Thank you for the Moon and the Maple Leaves!🙏☺️👨🎨🎨🥰Kenzen: Satori Sun Art Studio
Thank you for sharing yOUR Wonderful Wisdom! Really OnederFull!☺️👍👨🎨🎨🙏🥰
☺️👍👨🎨🎨🥰🍎🙏🌅Kenzen: Satori Sun Art Studio