1982, given in October of 1982 by Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett, Founder of the Order
of Buddhist Contemplatives. This talk was given to a general audience of
people with no previous experience in the study of Zen. It introduces the
basic elements of Zen practice, drawing from the "Shushogi," a
text by the thirteenth century Zen Master Eihei Dogen. For more
information about Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett, click here. For
information about how to order more Dharma talks by her, click
here.http://www.obcon.org/Dhrmatlk/RM Jiyu Intro to Zen Training .mp3
March of 2001 by Rev. Master Daizui MacPhillamy of the Fugen
Forest Hermitage. This talk was given at the beginning of a week retreat
at Shasta Abbey for people who wished to take the step of formally
becoming Buddhists. It explores aspects of what leads people to enter into
Buddhist practice and how this act of commitment is, in itself, the
appearance of Buddha in the world. Rev. MacPhillamy was ordained in 1973
and served as assistant to Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett for the last
twenty-one years of her life. Following her death in 1996, he was elected
to succeed her as head of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives.http://www.obcon.org/Dhrmatlk/RM Daizui Meaning of Being Buddhist.mp3
August of 2000 by Rev. Master Daishin Morgan. Rev. Master Daishin talks on the two aspects of serene
reflection meditation. The serene aspect can be described as 'stopping'. This is to
cease from the process of investing in thoughts, feelings and perceptions. The reflection aspect
is to see without judgement what arises in the mind. He goes on to show how the practice of
Serene Reflection meditation leads to real gratitude and acceptance. Rev. Master Daishin is the Abbot of
Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey in
Northumberland, England and is a Dharma Heir of the late Rev. Master Jiyu Kennett.
September of
2001 by Rev. Master Ekō Little, Abbot of Shasta Abbey. This Dharma talk was given to the lay congregation and monastic community on the
Sunday following the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Rev. Master
Ekō discusses how to keep one's training going in the midst of events and
conditions that create terror, tragedy and uncertainty. Through stillness and
mindfullness, keeping the Buddhist Precepts, and the practice of loving kindness
regardless of external conditions, Buddhist training can offer help to both self
and the world. Throughout history, human beings have been able to find a clear
and bright way to respond to tragedy.http://www.obcon.org/Dhrmatlk/RM Eko Training Amidst Tragedy.mp3
December of 2001 by Rev. Master Jisho Perry of Shasta Abbey. http://www.obcon.org/Dhrmatlk/RM Jisho Brahma's Net: The 10 Decisions.mp3
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