Dharma Talks

The fourth Grave Precept, “Do not speak dishonestly—communicate truthfully,” is endlessly subtle. Often, we get drawn into small untruths and social niceties as a way of fitting into a group. Conversely, we sometimes insist on aggressively “speaking my truth” regardless of its effect on others. Can we be truthful, even with ourselves? Can we cultivate deep listening and loving speech in service of our interconnectedness?

The mind of koan is not about solving a riddle or passing a test. Koan mind, intimate and grounded, is a way to meet a life that is often...

Seido introduces Genjo Koan, Dogen's seminal piece translated as "Actualizing the Fundamental Point" and the most quoted lines "studying...

In this final talk on the Genjo Koan, Seido describes the alternative attitude towards our life that Dogen points to in this piece of...

This talk is the third installation of the Genjo Koan series in which Seido takes up the enigmatic exchange found at the very end between...

Seido talks about the existential question driving the Genjo Koan and the lines that respond to the inquiry as to what is a life worth...

Seido introduces Dogen’s seminal work, Genjo Koan, including the subtle meaning of the title and the first section expressing the dance...