Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast

The Buddhist Temple of Toledo presents a talk and discussion lead by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik during a Jukai Sesshin in August of 2016. Reverend Rinsen begins with Case 23 of the Gateless Gate, "Huineng's Neither Good Nor Evil", and expands on the story of the 6th ancestor in the Zen lineage.   Huineng's transmission was not well received by his fellow monks.  A monk named Ming chased the 6th...

The Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik gives a dharma talk at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo. How does the an awakened mind encounter the daily activities of this world? Is it any different than everyday mind? In this talk, Rinsen explores this question, beginning with a reading from the Dogen's fascicle called "Kajo" meaning "Everyday Activity".

This is a Dharma Talk given by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo in 2016.  In this talk, Rinsen explores the importance of working with a teacher, especially as one tries to practice in the face of difficult times.   In seeking the path of compassion we a pointed back to our cushion and the practice of zazen.  Zazen is the place where we can loosen our attachments to wr...

In this Dharma Talk, the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik uses a famous story about the family of Laymen Pang to explore how our striving can obscure how we manifest the Dharma.  Is this moment difficult?  Is this moment easy?  What does it mean to move beyond difficulty and ease?  To explore this, Rinsen calls on us to sit down in the middle of agitation and elation and practice in there. The suggested d...

In this teisho, or dharma talk, Rinsen Sensei discusses koan 46 from the Gateless Gate collection.  How do you step from the top of the 100 foot pole?  The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

In this talk and discussion led by the Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik,  he explores the fundamental role of zazen in our spiritual practice.  Through the zazen (seated meditation) we can develop a presence and awareness that is not dependent on the nature of our external or internal circumstance.

Drawing from the teachings of T'aego (14th Century Korean Zen Master) Reverend Jay Rinsen Weik offers a Dharma Talk on precious nature of this very moment. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

What is the meaning of the compassionate spirit of love growing within us? How do we genuinely embrace ourselves as we actually are?  A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo.

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo.  Rinsen's talk revolves around case 28 of the Mumonkan.

May we completely realize the Tathāgata's true meaning...Being clearly in touch with our motivation is a big part of Buddhist training. In this dharma talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo, Rinsen discusses the importance of setting the correct intention and motivation for our practice.  The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please c...

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Rinsen discusses how radically important it is for the sangha to be together - to see each other - in our practices.  There is a magic to being in the same room and sangha is the treasure of the buddhadharma.  The talk concludes with a special eye opening ceremony for the new Kuan Yin statue donated...

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Rinsen discusses the current political state of our country and how to disengage from the divisiveness and see ourselves and those with political differences as one. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. Rinsen discusses the coming of spring to the Sangha The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_  

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

In the wake of all of the violence that has occurred over the past several days, Rinsen Sensei responds to the terrorist attacks in a dharma talk to the Great Heartland Sangha during a Sunday morning service.  The suggested donation for this podcast is $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcast means to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_

A Dharma Talk with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/\_