Prairie Mountain Zen Center Dharma Talks
PMZC offers Sunday morning Dharma talks by our own teachers and sangha members. In addition, we are privileged to have wonderful Soto Zen guest speakers from around the country.
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Episodes
188 episodes
Tetsudo Judy Putnam: Introduction to Komyozo Zanmai
Sangha member and sewing teacher Tetsudo Judy Putnam gives a talk on Komyozo Zanmai, a fascicle attributed to Dogen's dharma heir Koun Ejo zenji.
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34:18
Shin-E Kieran Rhysling: Just cis? Just this. Buddhism and Transgender Acceptance
In recognition of Pride Month, sangha member Shin-E Kieran Rhysling gives a talk on gender identity and Buddhism, with special focus on transgender issues.
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35:16
Rev. Judy Tetsudo Putnam: Jijuyu Zanmai
Sangha member Rev. Judy Tetsudo Putnam gives a talk on Jijuyu Zanmai.
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35:35
Rev. Myo-O Habermas-Scher: Where are the Old Women in the Tea Shop?
Guest speaker Rev. Myo-O Habermas-Scher gives a talk entitled, "Where Are The Old Women in The Tea Shop?"
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38:15
Isabelle Andre: Torei Zenji and Our Predicament
Sangha member Isabelle Andre gives a talk entitled, "Torei Zenji and Our Predicament".
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28:11
Daitoku Rick Vosper: A Few Words About Doors
Sangha member Daitoku Rick Vosper gives a talk entitled, "A Few Words About Doors".
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41:43
Shin-E Kieran Rhysling: Deep Hope: The Paramita of Meditation
Sangha member Shin-E Kieran Rhysling gives the fifth talk in a series based on the book, "Deep Hope" by Diane Eshin Rizzetto. This talk covers the fifth paramita, dhyana, or meditation.
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29:27
Judy Tetsudo Putnam: Revival of Dogen's Teachings
Sangha member Judy Tetsudo Putnam gives a talk on the revival of Dogen’s teachings in Japan in the Tokugawa Period.
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13:02
Shin-E Kieran Rhysling: Deep Hope: The Paramita of Engaging Effort
Sangha member Shin-E Kieran Rhysling gives the fourth talk in a series based on the book, "Deep Hope" by Diane Eshin Rizzetto. This talk covers the fourth paramita, Engaging Effort.
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25:29
Rev. Kigen Anna Breckenridge: Dharma Talk
Guest speaker Rev. Kigen Anna Breckenridge gives a dharma talk.
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17:57
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie: Standing At The Edge (Class 6 of 6)
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie presents the PMZC Winter 2025 class based upon the book "Standing at the Edge" by Roshi Joan Halifax (Class 6 of 6).
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29:46
Nendo David Pavlacky: Liberation of Suchness
Sangha member Nendo David Pavlacky gives a talk entitled, "Liberation of Muchness".
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42:24
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie: Standing At The Edge (Class 5 of 6)
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie presents the PMZC Winter 2025 class based upon the book "Standing at the Edge" by Roshi Joan Halifax (Class 5 of 6).
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28:02
Rev. Tenku Ruff: The Generosity of Freedom From Fear
Guest speaker Rev. Tenku Ruff gives a talk entitled, "The Generosity of Freedom From Fear."
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39:36
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie: Standing At The Edge (Class 4 of 6)
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie presents the PMZC Winter 2025 class based upon the book "Standing at the Edge" by Roshi Joan Halifax (Class 4 of 6).
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28:32
Shin-E Kieran Rhysling: Deep Hope: The Paramita of Practicing Patience
Sangha member Shin-E Kieran Rhysling gives the third talk in a series based on the book, "Deep Hope" by Diane Eshin Rizzetto. This talk covers the third paramita, Practicing Patience.
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23:10
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie: Standing At The Edge (Class 3 of 6)
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie presents the PMZC Winter 2025 class based upon the book "Standing at the Edge" by Roshi Joan Halifax (Class 3 of 6).
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32:23
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie: Standing At The Edge (Class 2 of 6)
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie presents the PMZC Winter 2025 class based upon the book "Standing at the Edge" by Roshi Joan Halifax (Class 2 of 6).
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26:20
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie: Standing At The Edge (Class 1 of 6)
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie presents the PMZC Winter 2025 class based upon the book "Standing at the Edge" by Roshi Joan Halifax (Class 1 of 6).
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27:34
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie: Standiing At The Edge (Class Intro)
Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie introduces the PMZC Winter 2025 class based upon the book "Standing at the Edge" by Roshi Joan Halifax.
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39:07
Shin-E Kieran Rhysling: Deep Hope: The Paramita of Taking Skillful Action
Sangha member Shin-E Kieran Rhysling gives the second talk in a series based on the book, "Deep Hope" by Diane Eshin Rizzetto. This talk covers the second paramita, Taking Skillful Action.
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37:18
Daitoku Rick Vosper: The Sutra of Infinite Meanings
Sangha member Daitoku Rick Vosper gives a talk entitled, "The Sutra of Infinite Meanings".
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31:32
Rev. Jodo Cliff Clusin: Bowing
Rev. Jodo Cliff Clusin gives a talk on the topic of bowing and prostrations.
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42:21