Living Zen is a project of Tenryu Jokai Blackwell offering regular dharma talks via podcast, writings and news of upcoming events.
Dharma Talk Podcasts
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Pointing to the Human Mind
From the September 2024 7-Day Sesshin at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center
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Trust Your Heart
Return to What is Most Vital
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The Heart of the Matter
From the Summer 2023 Beginner’s Mind Sesshin at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center
Upcoming Events
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An Evening of Zen
Join us for an evening of Zen meditation. We will alternate periods of zazen (seated meditation) and kinhin (walking meditation). Jokai Roshi will offer an opportunity for one-on-one private interview, followed by a dharma talk. Our meeting will be conducted in essential silence with guidance offered at the beginning.
A one-on-one interview is a private meeting with a teacher to discuss your meditation practice and ask any questions you might have. Interviews are optional for newcomers and encouraged for regular practitioners.
This meeting is suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators. Attendance is particularly encouraged for those wishing to deepen their realization of Zen. This evening retreat is offered quarterly.
Schedule
6:00PM – Welcome and Introductions
6:05PM – Zazen, Seated Meditation
6:35PM – Walking Meditation
6:40PM – Zazen, Seated Meditation
7:10PM – Walking Meditation
PLEASE NOTE: One-on-one interviews take place in a private break-out room during the sitting and walking meditation. Interviews are optional.
7:15PM – Dharma Talk with questions and comments
8:00PM – ClosingRegistration and Payment
The class is being offered for $30. For LBM Sustaining Members, we are offering the course at a discounted rate of $20.
Please see Long Beach Meditation’s event page to register.
Additional 2026 Dates
April 21st ~ July 21st ~ September 22nd
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ICD Sunday Meditation & Dharma Talk
This Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome.
There will be time for meditation, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers, and time for your comments and questions.
TOPIC: Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps: The Noble Eightfold Path
Today’s Topic: Wise ActionFor more information, visit ICD’s website.
To join by Zoom, click the Zoom Link.
To join in person:
Mizell Center
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262 -
LBM Sunday Dharma
On Sunday afternoons Long Beach Meditation offers meditation practice and a Dharma Talk. This class invites participants to find support, guidance, and the energy to do the challenging work of awakening. After a welcoming introduction, the bell is rung to begin our 30-minute meditation. There is a short break to stretch our legs, use the restroom, have a cup of tea, and chat with others. Returning to our seats, the remaining time allows for a Dharma Talk followed by discussion and questions and answers.
We conclude with a Dedication of Merit and Metta Chant for those who wish to join:
We dedicate the merits of our practice to everyone gathered here,
to our families, our community, and to all beings throughout the Dharma worlds.
May the light of wisdom dispel darkness and awaken compassion.
Let all karma be released, and the natural mind bloom in eternal spring.
May we see clearly into the nature of reality and live each moment with awareness.
Let us awaken together and walk the Way with love and humility.May all beings be happy and safe from harm.
May all beings be healthy in body and in mind.
May all beings be peaceful and free from suffering.This class is suitable for all levels of experience and is held both in person and online. All are welcome and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
- Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9014566014
- Password: 042020
- Meeting ID: 901 456 6014
- Dial in on your phone (Voice only) +1 669 900 9128
- One tap mobile +16699009128,,9014566014#
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