Berkeley Zen Center Dharma Talks

Buddha Ancestors, Past, Present and Future 20.09.2025 1:06:45 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 20th 2025 by Linda Galijan.

WHAT’S ZEN GOT TO DO WITH IT? 13.09.2025 1:01:31 ↓

Fascism, grieving, and keeping our eyes on the prize.

Sahā World 06.09.2025 56:53 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 6th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.

Work as a Practice of Care and Connection 30.08.2025 55:23 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 30th 2025 by Linda Galijan.

Not Knowing 23.08.2025 53:43 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 by Peter Overton.

Engaging Today’s Chaos With A Beginner’s Mind 16.08.2025 55:05 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 16th 2025 by Zenju Earthyln Manuel.

Remembering Hozan, and What Dogen would do now 09.08.2025 56:22 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 9th 2025 by Taigen Dan Leighton.

the meditative factors of enlightenment 02.08.2025 47:18 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.

Remembering Ron Nestor 26.07.2025 56:57 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 26th 2025 by Ellen Webb.

Dōkan – The Circle of the Way 19.07.2025 52:52 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 19th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.

Becoming Yourself 18.07.2025 1:03:57 ↓

Talk given by Jiryu Rutschman-Byler honoring Sojun Roshi’s role as coeditor of the new Suzuki Roshi book, Becoming Yourself. Jiryu worked closely with Sojun Roshi and others to bring this project to completion. For information about other events around the launch of this book, check out www.becomingyourselfbook.com/events.

Difficult Conversations as Practice 12.07.2025 54:22 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 12th 2025 by Linda Galijan.

Some practice with the Satipatthana Sutra 05.07.2025 55:13 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 5th 2025 by Sue Oehser.

Taking Refuge 28.06.2025 57:15 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, August 8th 2025 by Mary Duryee.

Awakening Together 15.06.2025 42:38 ↓

Talk given by Greg Fain and Linda Galijan.

Sixteen Bodhisattvas Enter the Bath BCR 78 #2 14.06.2025 47:21 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 14th 2025 by Mark Copithorne.

Zen Is Eternal Life 13.06.2025 47:47 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, June 13th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.

The Three Pure Precepts 12.06.2025 50:35 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, June 12th 2025 by Linda Galijan.

Zazen As an Act of Devotion 11.06.2025 50:46 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.

Dogen’s “Power of the Robe” 07.06.2025 53:21 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 7th 2025 by Linda Galijan.

Lotus Sutra Class 5 of 5 06.06.2025 1:01:50 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, June 5th 2025 by Linda Galijan.

Practicing the Prajnaparamita Mantra 31.05.2025 53:49 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 31st 2025 by Mark Copithorne.

The Lotus Sutra Class Four of Five 30.05.2025 58:16 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, May 29th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.

A Fool for the Dharma 24.05.2025 55:05 ↓

A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 24th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.

The Lotus Sutra Class Three of Five 23.05.2025 1:11:33 ↓

A five-week class co-taught by Linda and Greg on the Lotus Sutra during the 2025 practice period. This class is an introduction to the Sutra, emphasizing why it is essential in the Dogen Zen tradition and touching on some of the more important teachings and stories to be found therein. Their aim is to have it be lively, engaging, and enjoyable for all!