Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Teisho by Sensei Dhara Kowal.  Automated Transcript The post Right Effort, Right Patience appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 6 Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Commentary on Joko Beck’s “Everyday Zen” appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 5 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #5 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 4 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #4 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 3 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #3 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 2 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #2 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

March 2026 Sesshin, Day 1 Commentary on “Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away: Teachings on Impermanence and the End of Suffering” by Ajahn Chah  Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn.  Automated Transcript The post Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away #1 appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

A talk about letting the mind settle and finding inner stillness through zazen. It explores habitual reactivity, distraction versus open waiting, and a hands-off approach to practice. Metaphors like a snow globe, feather, and fan illustrate patience over force. Themes include working with sound, accepting life’s noise, learning from mistakes, and cultivating kindness amid daily activity.

A talk about the courage required to let go of control and deepen practice. It explores failure, risk-taking, and why sitting can be a radical, non-goal activity. The talk highlights single-minded perseverance, relaxing into all emotions, and the bravery of showing an authentic self. Impermanence, confronting suffering, and wholehearted commitment to practice are also discussed.

Trueman Taylor, a senior Dharma teacher who leads sesshin talks and zazen instruction, explores Guo Gu’s Silent Illumination. He explains non-grasping, observing thoughts without fixation, and engaging appearances without projection. He uses vivid analogies and practical stories to show how practice loosens attachments, opens flexibility, and fosters responsive, non-self-centered acting.