Dec 5
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 5: How to practice with what comes up
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, December 5th 2025 by Susan Marvin.
Nov 15
Thus Have I heard Sojun Roshi
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, November 15th 2025 by Ross Blum.
Nov 8
Reflections on the Sandokai
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, November 8th 2025 by Gary Artim.
Nov 7
Aspects Class 4 of 4 on The Sandokai
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, November 6th 2025 by Judy Fleischman.
Oct 31
Aspects Class 3 of 4 on The Sandokai
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, October 30th 2025 by Gerry Oliva.
Oct 22
Sangha Practice: Giver, Receiver and Gift
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Oct 22
Feeding the Hungry Ghosts
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Oct 18
Double-consciousness, racial melancholy, and meditation
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, October 18th 2025 by Dana Takagi.
Oct 18
Aspects Class 1 of 4 on the Sandokai
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, October 17th 2025 by Gerry Oliva.
Oct 11
Sandokai: One Mind; difference and equality
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, October 11th 2025 by Mary Duryee.
Oct 4
Great Robe of Liberation
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, October 4th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Sep 27
What is Time? Time is Love
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 27th 2025 by Susan Moon.
Sep 20
Buddha Ancestors, Past, Present and Future
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 20th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Sep 6
Sahā World
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 6th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Aug 30
Work as a Practice of Care and Connection
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 30th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Aug 23
Not Knowing
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 by Peter Overton.
Aug 16
Engaging Today’s Chaos With A Beginner’s Mind
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 16th 2025 by Zenju Earthyln Manuel.
Aug 9
Remembering Hozan, and What Dogen would do now
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 9th 2025 by Taigen Dan Leighton.
Aug 2
the meditative factors of enlightenment
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.
Jul 26
Remembering Ron Nestor
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 26th 2025 by Ellen Webb.
Jul 19
Dōkan – The Circle of the Way
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 19th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Jul 18
Becoming Yourself
Talk given by Jiryu Rutschman-Byler honoring Sojun Roshi’s role as coeditor of the new Suzuki Roshi book, Becoming Yourself. Jiryu worked closely with Sojun Roshi and others to bring this project to completion. For information about other events around the launch of this book, check out www.becomingyourselfbook.com/events.
Jul 12
Difficult Conversations as Practice
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 12th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Jul 5
Some practice with the Satipatthana Sutra
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 5th 2025 by Sue Oehser.
Jun 14
Sixteen Bodhisattvas Enter the Bath BCR 78 #2
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 14th 2025 by Mark Copithorne.
Jun 13
Zen Is Eternal Life
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, June 13th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Jun 12
The Three Pure Precepts
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, June 12th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Jun 11
Zazen As an Act of Devotion
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Jun 7
Dogen’s “Power of the Robe”
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 7th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Jun 6
Lotus Sutra Class 5 of 5
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, June 5th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
May 31
Practicing the Prajnaparamita Mantra
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 31st 2025 by Mark Copithorne.
May 30
The Lotus Sutra Class Four of Five
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, May 29th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
May 24
A Fool for the Dharma
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 24th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
May 23
The Lotus Sutra Class Three of Five
A five-week class co-taught by Linda and Greg on the Lotus Sutra during the 2025 practice period. This class is an introduction to the Sutra, emphasizing why it is essential in the Dogen Zen tradition and touching on some of the more important teachings and stories to be found therein. Their aim is to have it be lively, engaging, and enjoyable for all!
May 17
16 Bodhisattvas Enter the Bath (Case 78 BCR)
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 17th 2025 by Mark Copithorne.
May 16
The Lotus Sutra Class Two of Five
A five-week class co-taught by Linda and Greg on the Lotus Sutra during the 2025 practice period. This class is an introduction to the Sutra, emphasizing why it is essential in the Dogen Zen tradition and touching on some of the more important teachings and stories to be found therein. Their aim is to have it be lively, engaging, and enjoyable for all!
May 10
The Buddha who is Always Present and Always Teaching
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 10th 2025 by Ruei Michael McCormick.
May 9
The Lotus Sutra Class One of Five
A five-week class co-taught by Linda and Greg on the Lotus Sutra during the 2025 practice period. This class is an introduction to the Sutra, emphasizing why it is essential in the Dogen Zen tradition and touching on some of the more important teachings and stories to be found therein. Their aim is to have it be lively, engaging, and enjoyable for all!
Apr 26
The Three Refuges in Hard Times
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 26th 2025 by Karen Sundheim.
Apr 5
Why we celebrate Buddha’s birthday
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, April 5th 2025 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.
Mar 29
Talk on the Genjo Koan
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, March 29th 2025 by Gary Artim.
Mar 22
How We Grow in Practice
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 by Hondo Dave Rutschman.
Mar 8
Zen and the Pursuit of Happiness
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, March 8th 2025 by Dōshin Dan Gudgel.
Mar 1
Penetrating Anger as a Dharma Get in Turbulent Times
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, March 1st 2025 by Gerry Oliva.
Feb 22
Impressions of Hozan
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 by Laurie Senauke.
Feb 15
The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, February 15th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Feb 12
Call Me By My True Names Class 3 of 3
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Tuesday, February 11th 2025 by Peter Overton.
Feb 8
Family Sangha Practice
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, February 8th 2025 by Carol Paul.
Feb 1
Taking Refuge – Mutual Affinity with the Three Treasures
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, February 1st 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Jan 28
Call Me By My True Names Class 2 of 3
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Monday, January 27th 2025 by Peter Overton.
Jan 25
Uncertainty and Change as a Field of Practice
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, January 25th 2025 by Linda Galijan.
Jan 18
Feel It to Heal It
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, January 18th 2025 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Jan 14
Call Me By My True Names Class 1 of 3
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Monday, January 13th 2025 by Peter Overton.
Jan 11
Dipping a Toe into Nagarjuna’s “Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way”
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, January 11th 2025 by Sue Oehser.
Dec 7, 2024
Foolish Sentient Beings
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, December 7th 2024 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Dec 6, 2024
Falling in Fragility, Waking Up to Mutuality
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, December 6th 2024 by Judy Fleischman.
Dec 5, 2024
Vows of Old Ancestor Eihei Dogen
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, December 5th 2024 by Linda Galijan.
Dec 3, 2024
Think Not Thinking
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Tuesday, December 3rd 2024 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Dec 2, 2024
The Buddha’s Instructions for Sitting Meditation
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Monday, December 2nd 2024 by Linda Galijan.
Nov 30, 2024
Zen Therapy, Talk Therapy
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, November 30th 2024 by Ross Blum.
Nov 23, 2024
Abbot’s Update
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 by Hozan Alan Senauke.
Nov 17, 2024
Choosing Love and Freedom
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Sunday, November 17th 2024 by Linda Galijan.
Nov 16, 2024
See As Is
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, November 16th 2024 by Penelope Thompson.
Nov 9, 2024
Metta and Right Effort
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, November 9th 2024 by Linda Galijan.
Nov 8, 2024
Aspects Class 4 of 4 Ordinary Bodhisattvas
Hosted by visiting-Teachers-In-Residence Greg Fain and Linda Galijan.
Nov 2, 2024
Ordinary Bodhisattva at the Election
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.
Nov 1, 2024
Aspects Class 3 of 4 Ordinary Bodhisattvas
Hosted by visiting-Teachers-In-Residence Linda Galijan and Greg Fain.
Oct 26, 2024
Aspects Class 2 of 4 Ordinary Bodhisattvas
Hosted by visiting-Teachers-In-Residence Linda Galijan and Greg Fain.
Oct 19, 2024
Equanimity, Stories and Dharma
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, October 19th 2024 by Gary Artim.
Oct 17, 2024
Aspects Class 1 of 4 Ordinary Bodhisattvas
Hosted by visiting-Teachers-In-Residence Greg Fain and Linda Galijan.
Oct 12, 2024
Cultivating Metta, Remembering Maylie
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, October 12th 2024 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Sep 28, 2024
Mindfully Facing Fear: Practicing with Aging, Illness and Death
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 28th 2024 by Rhonda Magee.
Sep 21, 2024
Your Continuous Practice
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 21st 2024 by Linda Galijan.
Sep 14, 2024
Free Fall into Buddha’s Hand
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 14th 2024 by Zenshin Greg Fain.
Sep 7, 2024
Practicing With Not Knowing
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, September 7th 2024 by Karen Sundheim.
Aug 24, 2024
Be Yourself
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 24th 2024 by Ellen Webb.
Aug 19, 2024
Synchronicity, Serendipity and Suchness
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Monday, August 19th 2024 by Gerry Oliva.
Aug 17, 2024
Bodhisattva Communication in Mutual Liberation
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 17th 2024 by Judy Fleischman.
Aug 3, 2024
The Edge of Things
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, August 3rd 2024 by Hozan Alan Senauke.
Jul 20, 2024
The First Brahmavihara
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 20th 2024 by Carol Paul.
Jul 13, 2024
World Beyond Conditions
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 13th 2024 by Laurie Senauke.
Jul 6, 2024
Trees and Politics
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, July 6th 2024 by Sue Oehser.
Jun 29, 2024
Objects and Altars
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 29th 2024 by Ross Blum.
Jun 22, 2024
On Spiritual Friendship
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 22nd 2024 by Susan Moon.
Jun 15, 2024
Happiness, Breath, and Posture
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 15th 2024 by Susan Marvin.
Jun 14, 2024
Letting Go
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, June 14th 2024 by Karen Sundheim.
Jun 13, 2024
Ordinary Mind, Outer Space and Samadhi
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, June 13th 2024 by Karen Decotis.
Jun 8, 2024
Why Practice?
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 8th 2024 by Ellen Webb.
Jun 1, 2024
Avalokiteshvara’s Thousand Hands and Eyes
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, June 1st 2024 by Hozan Alan Senauke.
May 31, 2024
Practice Period Class 4 of 4: Seeing One Thing Through
Class led by Carol Paul and Ellen Webb.
May 18, 2024
Finding Balance in our Lives Through Practice and Commitment
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 18th 2024 by Gerry Oliva.
May 18, 2024
Light Brings You to Practice; Practice Reveals the Light
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 18th 2024 by Mary Duryee.
May 17, 2024
PRACTICE PERIOD CLASS 2 OF 4: SEEING ONE THING THROUGH
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Thursday, May 16th 2024 by Ryushin Andrea Thach.
May 11, 2024
Harmonizing Breath, Body, and Mind: Zazen in Daily Life
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Saturday, May 11th 2024 by Judy Fleischman.
May 11, 2024
Practice Period Class1 of 4: Seeing One Thing Through
A talk given at Berkeley Zen Center on Friday, May 10th 2024 by Gerry Oliva.