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Village Zendo
United States
Registrace 8. 05. 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
Mukei’s Dharma Talk, “How are the teachings helping you these days,” July 18, 2024
In this dharma talk, “How are the teachings helping you these days,” a question posed at a People of Color Gathering, Senior Student Mukei looks at the Jakata Tale, "The Brave little Parrot,” and Case 14 from the Blue Cliff Record, "Yu Men's Appropriate Statement,” as a guide to answer.
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 our website: villagezendo.org, for daily schedules, teachers and zendo info, including audio Dharma talks. Support our work, please donate today.
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 our website: villagezendo.org, for daily schedules, teachers and zendo info, including audio Dharma talks. Support our work, please donate today.
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Enkyo Roshi and Mitsue Nagase's Dharma talk, “Japanese Aesthetics,” July 14, 2024
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The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Japanese Aesthetics,” a dharma talk in which Enkyo Roshi introduces Mitsue Nagase’s and Kaz Tanahashi’s extraordinary book, “Gardens of Awakening” - a book that introduces through words and images, the essence of Japanese Zen Aesthetics, as expressed in eminent gardens of Japan. Roshi also talks about “Kintsugi” - the practice of repa...
Ryoshin Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Life is But a Dream,” June 30, 2024
zhlédnutí 115Před 21 dnem
The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Life is But a Dream,” a dharma talk in which Ryoshin Hoshi considers Case 40 from the Blue Cliff Record, Nan Ch'uan's "It's Like a Dream." This koan encourages us to consider whether we are truly present in our life, or caught up in our ideas about life. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the S...
Myoko Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “The Temple Within,” June 27, 2024
zhlédnutí 121Před 21 dnem
In this dharma talk, “The Temple Within,” Myoko Roshi looks at Rainer Maria Rilke's words on the importance of noticing & reflecting upon the world we carry within ourselves with love as a means of working with the precepts. 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), on...
Enkyo's Dharma talk, “Showing Up to What Is Here, Now,” June 23, 2024
zhlédnutí 287Před 28 dny
The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Showing Up to What Is Here, Now,” a dharma talk in which Enkyo Roshi offers thoughts on Dogen’s well-known “Genjokoan.” Using her translation as “The Koan of Showing Up,” she engages the challenge of facing life as it is: the politics, the personal challenge of aging, and the needs of the world, today. The Village Zendo is a community...
Ryotan Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Kicking Over A Pitcher:Building a Temple,” June 20, 2024
zhlédnutí 89Před měsícem
In this summer solstice dharma talk, “Kicking Over A Pitcher/Building a Temple,” Ryotan Roshi asks, Where will you build your temple - right now? 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,...
Fusho Sensei’s Dharma Talk, “Talking About Hard Things,” June 13, 2024
zhlédnutí 224Před měsícem
In this dharma talk, “Talking About Hard Things,” Fusho Sensei looks at different translations of the koan “A Woman Comes Out of Samadhi,” while questioning our reluctance to talk about things that make us uncomfortable. 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...
Sufficient, Dharma Talk by Daishi Hoshi, June 9, 2024
zhlédnutí 71Před měsícem
In this talk, Daishi Hoshi explores where true Zen practice/realization abides by examining Case 5 of the Blue Cliff Record: Hsueh Feng's Grain of Rice. 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, re...
A Snake In The Road: Coming Back to Life, Dharma talk by Joren on 6-8-24
zhlédnutí 391Před měsícem
In this Dharma talk by Sarah Joren Drury given on 6/8/2024, Joren considers the koan Qinglin's Dead Snake, and the opportunity presented by running into trouble. 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 ser...
Tokuyu Sensei’s Dharma Talk, “On Form,” June 6, 2024
zhlédnutí 196Před měsícem
In this dharma talk, “On Form,” Tokuyu Sensei takes a look at his ever evolving relationship with zen liturgical forms. He recalls the important role it played in the beginning of practice, and how it was a tool to help in his healing. Ultimately a practice of being in community, form teaches us how to act and express one’s true nature with skill and compassion. The Village Zendo is a community...
Not Defaming the Three Treasures--Precepts talk by Tim Bokushu Tucker, Sensei
zhlédnutí 124Před měsícem
Bokushu Sensei focuses this talk on the vital importance of zazen and the precepts in helping us to live with ourselves and others. Learning to live with and even enjoy! ourselves and others supports our efforts to reduce the vast amount of suffering in this world. The Village Zendo is a community of people who practice in the Soto Zen tradition. Based in downtown New York City, we offer both o...
Mukei's Dharma talk, “Transitions: Say and Do the Right Thing,” May 26, 2024
zhlédnutí 45Před měsícem
The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Transitions: Say and Do the Right Thing,” a dharma talk in which senior student Mukei highlights how sangha can be a resource during times of transitions. Mukei references Case 59 of the Blue Cliff Record "Chao Chou's (Joshu) Why Not Quote it Fully?" The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the Soto ...
Ejo Patrick McMullen’s Dharma Talk, “The Identity of Soto Zen,” May 23, 2024
zhlédnutí 252Před měsícem
In this dharma talk, “The Identity of Soto Zen,” Ejo Patrick McMullen, Assistant Director of the Soto Zen North American Office, explains Soto Zen's institutional relationship to American Zen and brings up the Identity of Relative and Absolute and the Lotus Sutra to go beyond talk of denominations and institutions. The Village Zendo is a community of people who come together to practice in the ...
Jo An Sensei's Dharma talk, “Becoming a Bottomless Vessel,” May 19, 2024
zhlédnutí 177Před 2 měsíci
The Village Zendo's virtual zendo is privileged to present, “Becoming a Bottomless Vessel,” a dharma talk in which Jo An Sensei shines the light on the recent empowerments within the Village Zendo community, drawing similarities to the various blooms that emerge this time of year. Reflecting on the essence of zazen, Jo An asks us what brought us to practice. Through sharing his personal path, h...
Musho Hoshi’s Dharma Talk, “Which Enlightenment is the Best?,” May 16, 2024
zhlédnutí 137Před 2 měsíci
In this dharma talk, “Which Enlightenment is the Best?,” Musho Hoshi takes up koan 98 from the Book of Serenity: Dongshan’s "Always Close.” Musho explores how close we really are to the Three Bodies of Buddha and why we should be. 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...
Gessho's Dharma Talk, "Recommending Poeming for All People", May 11, 2024
zhlédnutí 148Před 2 měsíci
Gessho's Dharma Talk, "Recommending Poeming for All People", May 11, 2024
Enkyo Roshi's Dharma talk, “Pick up the sack!” May 12, 2024
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Enkyo Roshi's Dharma talk, “Pick up the sack!” May 12, 2024
Shinryu Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Settling Your Debts,” May 9, 2024
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Shinryu Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “Settling Your Debts,” May 9, 2024
Ryoshin’s Dharma Talk, “Taking Care of Our Mind,” May 2, 2024
zhlédnutí 217Před 2 měsíci
Ryoshin’s Dharma Talk, “Taking Care of Our Mind,” May 2, 2024
Fugan Sensei's Dharma talk, “Earth Touching,” April 28, 2024
zhlédnutí 49Před 2 měsíci
Fugan Sensei's Dharma talk, “Earth Touching,” April 28, 2024
Abbot Shinryu Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “On Free Speech,” April 25, 2024
zhlédnutí 184Před 2 měsíci
Abbot Shinryu Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “On Free Speech,” April 25, 2024
Gessho's Dharma talk, “Poems Speaking to One Another,” April 21, 2024
zhlédnutí 75Před 2 měsíci
Gessho's Dharma talk, “Poems Speaking to One Another,” April 21, 2024
Ryotan Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “We Are All Koan Students,” April 18, 2024
zhlédnutí 145Před 3 měsíci
Ryotan Roshi’s Dharma Talk, “We Are All Koan Students,” April 18, 2024
Mukei's Dharma Talk, "Finding Peace in the Great Flux of Life," April 13, 2024
zhlédnutí 48Před 3 měsíci
Mukei's Dharma Talk, "Finding Peace in the Great Flux of Life," April 13, 2024
Ryoshin Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Taking Care of Our Body,” April 14, 2024
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Ryoshin Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Taking Care of Our Body,” April 14, 2024
Yugetsu’s Dharma Talk, “Wading into Uji,” April 11, 2024
zhlédnutí 175Před 3 měsíci
Yugetsu’s Dharma Talk, “Wading into Uji,” April 11, 2024
Watch The Gap - Dharma Talk by Tim Bokushu Tucker Sensei on 4/4/2024
zhlédnutí 126Před 3 měsíci
Watch The Gap - Dharma Talk by Tim Bokushu Tucker Sensei on 4/4/2024
Daishi Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Song of The Empty House,” March 31, 2024
zhlédnutí 149Před 3 měsíci
Daishi Hoshi's Dharma talk, “Song of The Empty House,” March 31, 2024
Bokushu’s Fusatsu Dharma Talk, “Operation: Precepts,” March 28, 2024
zhlédnutí 104Před 3 měsíci
Bokushu’s Fusatsu Dharma Talk, “Operation: Precepts,” March 28, 2024
Enkyo Roshi's Dharma Talk on Dogen's Uji, March 23, 2024
zhlédnutí 334Před 4 měsíci
Enkyo Roshi's Dharma Talk on Dogen's Uji, March 23, 2024
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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!
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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
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For thousands of years human beings have chosen to settle their differences by obliterating one another..And when we are not obliterating each other we spend an enormous amount of time and attention coming up with better ways to obliterate one another the next time..Albert Camus. Thanks for the talk
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Very helpful, thank you!👍👨🎨🎨☺️🙏🍎
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Thank you for sharing your experience of pain. Very helpful to hear your honesty!👨🎨🎨👍☝️🙏
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Trump kept us out of war. Biden has destroyed the US in three years. Woke liberal Americans are destroying our lives.
"The phases of the pain may shift: now a full orange moon rising angry above the horizon then a yellow gibbous moon climbing the sky or now a silver hook hovering. But where is this moon when I turn my back on it? Oh, look how the night world shimmers right before me. Let's explore." --Soten (2023?)