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Seattle Soto Zen
Recent Dharma talks given at Seattle Soto Zen
https://seattlesotozen.org
Suggested donation: $5
Episodes
17 episodes
The Field of Happiness Robe - Kanshin Allison Tait
In this Dharma talk, Kanshin explores the history, symbolism, and sometimes surprisingly contentious traditions surrounding Buddhist robes in Soto Zen. From the origins of the okesa and rakusu to the practice of sewing robes for Jukai and Dharm...
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The True Dragon - Fukan Zazengi (Part 13)
This talk concludes Seattle Soto Zen’s exploration of Dogen Zenji’s Fukanzazengi, reflecting on the limits of our perception and the transformative challenge of sincere Zen practice. Through Dogen’s images of “groping for the elephant”...
This Pivotal Opportunity - Fukan Zazengi (Part 12)
This Dharma talk explores Dogen’s reminder in Fukanzazengi that human life offers a rare opportunity for practice—and that we shouldn’t waste it. Through teachings on the six realms, everyday examples, and reflections on impermanence, ...
What Is Buddha? - Shindo Steve Given
Shindo Steve Given - August 2nd 2026 - Suggested Donation $5 - Through the koan “What is Buddha? Three pounds of flax,” this talk explores the limits of language and our tendency to become trapped in explanations, distinctions, and opinions. Dr...
Total Engagement in Immovable Sitting - Fukan Zazengi (Part 11)
Total Engagement in Immovable Sitting - Fukan Zazengi (Part 11) - Kanshin Allison Tait - July 26th 2026 - Suggested Donation $5 - The talk explores Dōgen’s teaching that Zen practice is not about becoming someone better or achieving a special s...
The Acrostic Jewel Mirror - Genzen Ed Cadman
The Acrostic Jewel Mirror - Genzen Ed Cadman - Talk Date: 03/29/26 - Suggested Donation $5 - Genzen Ed Cadman reflects on the Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, exploring how the teachings of “thusness” are passed intimately through Bud...
Everydayness - Fukan Zazengi (Part 10) - Daiho Chris Middleman
Everydayness - Fukan Zazengi (Part 10) - Daiho Chris Middleman - 07/12/26 - Suggested Donation $5 - Drawing on Dogen’s Fukanzazengi, this talk explores Zen practice as something ordinary, wholehearted, and available to everyone. It ref...
The Dharma Gate of Repose and Bliss - Fukan Zazengi (Part 8)
The Dharma Gate of Repose and Bliss - Fukan Zazengi (Part 8) - Kanshin Allison Tait - Suggested Donation $5
Think Not Thinking - Fukan Zazengi (Part 7)
Think Not Thinking - Fukan Zazengi (Part 7) - Kanshin Allison Tait - Suggested Donation $5
Bowing into the Life of Vow - Eko Jeff Kelley
Bowing into the Life of Vow - Eko Jeff Kelley - 06/07/2026 - Suggested Donation $5 -This talk explores bowing as a practice of humility, surrender, and connection. Using the Soto bowing verse, it reflects on letting go of the separat...
Zazen Body - Fukan Zazengi (Part 6)
Zazen Body - Fukan Zazengi (Part 6) - Kanshin Allision Tait - May 31 2026 - Suggested Donation $5
Sanzen Instructions - Fukan Zazengi (Part 5)
Samzen Instructions - Fukan Zazengi (Part 5) - Kanshin Allison Tait - May 24th 2026 - Suggested Donation $5
Turn The Light Around - Fukan Zazengi (Part 4)
Turn The Light Around - Fukan Zazengi (Part 4) - Kanshin Allison Tait - May 17th 2026 - Suggested Donation $5
When You Rise - Fukan Zanzengi (Part 9)
When You Rise - Fukan Zanzengi (Part 9) - Kanshin Allison Tait - 07/05/26 - Suggested Donation $5
Sitting Long and Getting Tired - Fukan Zanzengi (Part 3)
Sitting Long and Getting Tired - Fukan Zanzengi (Part 3) - Kanshin Allison Tait - May 10th 2026 - Suggested Donation $5