Whatever arises in your life, in your mind and in your relationships, receive that. It’s so important, but we miss it by the impulsive reaction to the perception. As soon as the leading edge of the n…

01:00:48 | Sun 26 May 2024

The Predicament Of Depression - 05-22-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

https://youtu.be/Xw1Xd20jAy0The emotional dynamic that shows up as negative or useless feelings that we call depression can mean completely different things to people. You may need a psychiatrist or …

01:04:20 | Wed 22 May 2024

Enlightened Outflows - 05-19-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

Enlightened means awake or realized. An outflow is usually seen as something negative that happens when we react to something we don’t like with anger and blame because all we see is the simple cause…

01:03:27 | Sun 19 May 2024

Strict Solitary Retreat - 05-15-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

Sokuzan was introduced to this practice in 1974 by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche starting with a 10 day solitary retreat. We continue this tradition for varying lengths of time as an opportunity to look a…

01:09:06 | Wed 15 May 2024

Return To Stillness - 05-12-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

When we return to stillness, we see how crowded the whole thing is and how the mind is overflowing with subconscious gossip. Just watch the thoughts come and go. A willingness to not know is the spac…

00:58:42 | Sun 12 May 2024

The Deep Fake - 05-08-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

There is a deep cluster of lies that support an artificial self. Just receive whatever arises without comment. Whatever occurs needs to be seen. You can’t see all of it, but you can see the leading e…

00:58:11 | Wed 08 May 2024

No First Cause - 05/05/24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

We’re always looking for causation. The ego wants to know why. Stop asking why questions. A “what” question stops at whatever it is you’re questioning. This is done with your awareness. https://yout…

00:59:20 | Sun 05 May 2024

What You Think and Feel 0- 04-28-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.or

Stop blaming others for what you think and feel. You don’t know what causes anything. Don’t leave what’s in front of you for what you think about it. By intending to follow the vow to be with all thi…

01:08:20 | Sun 28 Apr 2024

Shikantaza & Mindfulness - 04-24-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

Shikantaza is a Japanese word meaning ‘ just precisely this.’ It means that whatever shows up in your mind is your object of meditation. Shamatha practice is about focusing on one thing, or following…

01:07:10 | Wed 24 Apr 2024

Don't Step Out - 04-21-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

This talk is about encouraging you to work with your awareness to see what’s in front of you without reaffirming your ideas, opinions or emotions. ‘Don’t step out’ is another way of teaching patience…

01:01:16 | Sun 21 Apr 2024

Don't Assign Value - 04-17-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

https://youtu.be/_UNoDgeRB5I

00:51:51 | Wed 17 Apr 2024

Don't Waste Your Time -04-14-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

“Don’t waste your time” comes from the last lines of the Sandokai. How this shows up for each person will be so different. Maybe it’s working at a job you hate, or a relationship you think you can’t …

00:59:17 | Sun 14 Apr 2024

Where Thoughts Arise - 04-10-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

https://soundcloud.com/sokukoji-buddhist-temple/where-thoughts-arise-04-10-24-with-sokuzan-sokukojiorg?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=202e21e817e64fe5a0cc368a7dab…

01:00:14 | Wed 10 Apr 2024

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Notice That You Can't - 06-26-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

Receive Your Own Aggression - 06-23-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

No-one Wants To Be Suffered - 06-16-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

Okay, But... - 06-24-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

Ego Learning - 06-09-24 wth Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

When You Can't Help It - 06-01-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

Eyes Open - 05-29-24 with Sokuzan - sokukoji.org

Receive The Unwanted - with Sokuzan - 5/26/24 - sokukoji.org