Julie Nelson speaks about how identifying our own tendencies in regard to the Three Poisons (greed, anger, and ignorance), and treating them tenderly, can unlock our strengths. (May 14, 2022)

Jeff Seul continues speaking about Sengcan’s “Affirming Faith in Mind.” (May 7, 2022)

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk addressing how turning toward the difficulty in our life can open us to a life of compassion. (May 2, 2022)

Jeff Seul speaks about Sengcan’s “Affirming Faith in Mind” (on p. 28 of the GBZC Sutra Book, 2019 Edition). (April 30, 2022)

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk about the practice of “tonglen,” which receives pain and suffering and transforms it into healing and compassion. (April 25, 2022)

Julie Nelson gives an encouragement talk, reflecting on Koun Yamada’s “3 Types of Zen.” (April 21, 2022)

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk, about how our bodies can transform pain and suffering into love and compassion. (April 18, 2022)

Julie Nelson reflects on Ehei Dogen’s distinction between fish and birds (in Genjokoan). (April 14, 2022)

Julie Nelson speaks about the commonalities between Zen practice and humor. (April 12, 2022)

Fran Ludwig gives an encouragement talk, asking “Where do we find the source of compassion that connects us to all things?”(April 11, 2022)