Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Rochester Zen Center

Episodes 300
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (73)
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
51%
Hosting
www.rzc.org

About This Podcast

Dharma talks by senior teachers, including Sensei John Pulleyn, Sensei Donna Kowal, and Roshi Bodhin Kjolhede. The Rochester Zen Center was founded in 1966 by Roshi Philip Kapleau, author of 20th century Zen classic, The Three Pillars of Zen.

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Recent Episodes

Self Without Borders

May 31, 2026 46m

Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Self Without Borders appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

The Habit of Awareness

May 17, 2026 39m

Dropping our worries about how we measure up and opening to what’s here. Teisho by John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post The Habit of Awareness appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Mitchell Greenwood “Coming to the Path” Talk

May 10, 2026 53m

Coming to the Path Talk by Mitchell Greenwood.  Transcript The post Mitchell Greenwood “Coming to the Path” Talk appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

The Habit of Awareness

May 04, 2026 46m

A look at the enormous influence that habits of mind have on our lives and practice. We can begin by starting to wake up to some of what they are.    Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated…

Living in the Grass Hut

Apr 19, 2026 43m

Dharma Talk by Ven. Kanji Argetsinger.  Automated Transcript The post Living in the Grass Hut appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Thoughts Are Not The Problem

Apr 12, 2026 42m

Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Thoughts Are Not The Problem appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Right Effort, Right Patience

Apr 05, 2026 34m

Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Right Effort, Right Patience appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Commentary on Joko Beck’s “Everyday Zen”

Mar 27, 2026 37m

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Commentary on Joko Beck’s “Everyday Zen” appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #5

Mar 26, 2026 37m

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated…

Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #4

Mar 25, 2026 39m

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated…

Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #3

Mar 24, 2026 44m

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated…

Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #2

Mar 23, 2026 41m

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated…

Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #1

Mar 22, 2026 40m

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated…

A Quiet Mind

Mar 15, 2026 38m

Learning to let the mind settle Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post A Quiet Mind appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Taking the Risk of Letting Go

Mar 08, 2026 43m

Deepening your practice requires effort and persistence, and also the courage to let go of being in control. Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Taking the Risk of Letting…

Guo Gu “Silent Illumination: A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening” #2

Mar 01, 2026 39m

February 2026 Sesshin, Day 2 Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor.  Automated Transcript The post Guo Gu “Silent Illumination: A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening” #2 appeared first on…

Guo Gu “Silent Illumination: A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening” #1

Feb 28, 2026 47m

February 2026 Sesshin, Day 1 Dharma Talk by Ven. Trueman Taylor.  Automated Transcript The post Guo Gu “Silent Illumination: A Chan Buddhist Path to Natural Awakening” #1 appeared first on…

Zen Practice and Hara

Feb 23, 2026 50m

A commentary on the relationship between Zen practice, on and off the cushion, and anchoring in the tanden. Teisho by Sensei Jissai Prince-Cherry.  Automated Transcript The post Zen Practice and…

Coming to the Path Talk by Barry Keesan

Feb 15, 2026 54m

Coming to the Path Talk by Barry Keesan.  Automated Transcript The post Coming to the Path Talk by Barry Keesan appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Beyond Words and Concepts

Feb 08, 2026 4m

February 2026 Sesshin, Day 6 kkklakjdakjalkja;lkjsa;lkjsaj;ak Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Beyond Words and Concepts appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks) have?

Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks) has published 300 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Buddhism, Philosophy.

Is Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks) still active?

Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks) is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 44m.

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