Audio Video Your browser does not support the audio element. The Ever Turning Wheel | Part II Gateway Talks May 16, 2022 The Buddha declared that to understand this teaching of the 12 Linked Chain of Causation was to understand the Dharma. It is the most profound of the early teachings and forms the basis for much of Mahayana philosophy that was to come afterwards. Your browser does not support the audio element. Dogen’s Falling Flowers The Gateway Talks Mar 19, 2022 What does liberation really mean for Buddhists? Master Dogen says, ‘The flower petals fall though we love them, the weeds grow though we hate them - that is just how it is.’ (Dogen). How to Bow Fundimentals of Zen Jan 14, 2022 The bow is an essential part of Zen training the teaches us how to surrender through the intelligence of the body, a crucial ingredient for Zen training and a necessary skill to experience awakening. Your browser does not support the audio element. Ceasing of Notions The Gateway Talks Jan 7, 2022 What is the difference between knowing in the head and wisdom in the body and how does this work in practice? Your browser does not support the audio element. Rohatsu Week Talk 2021 The Gateway Talks Dec 10, 2021 Martin Goodson takes us through the inspiring journey of the Buddha's life and enlightenment, a journey that in some sense we must all take when walking the way. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #11: Sitting Meditation Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Sep 15, 2021 Zen and Psychology join forces to discuss Zazen meditation: with tips on how to meditate effectively, it’s history, and why it is such a central practice in both secular and religious mindfulness practices. Your browser does not support the audio element. Master Sessan’s Three Tips for Zen Training The Gateway Talks Sep 10, 2021 “Master Sessan said: ‘In our daily life we should remember three things: joining the palms as in prayer; bowing as in worship; and charity. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #9: Mindfulness of eating and drinking Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Aug 1, 2021 In this podcast Jamie and Martin discuss the mindfulness of eating and drinking, and how a meditational way of being in this inevitable act, helps us to connect with the present moment. Your browser does not support the audio element. Zen Bites #8: Working with the Emotional Household Zen Buddhism & Psychotherapy Jul 15, 2021 In this podcast Jamie & Martin discuss the necessity of working with the emotions, as a key to the transformation of the heart and laying down the delusion of 'I'. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Four Foundations of Mindful Awareness: Mindfulness of Dharmas Dharma Talks Jul 2, 2021 In this talk we look at the five hindrances and how they relate to the final foundation of mind, awareness of mind objects. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Four Foundations of Mindful Awareness: Mind Dharma Talks May 22, 2021 From the buddhist perspective mind includes more than just thinking. It is the place where all experience can be experienced. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Awareness: Sensation A Dharma Talk Apr 21, 2021 Mindfulness of 'feeling' is key to habit formation. How do we undo unskilful habits and create more skilful behaviours in our lives? This podcast continues our series of talks on The Four Foundations of Mindful Awareness. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Four Foundations of Mindful Awareness: Body Gateway Talks Mar 26, 2021 A teaching that provides the foundation for Buddhist practice, as taught by the historical Buddha Gautuma. Introduction to The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Scripture Gateway Talks Feb 25, 2021 In this talk we examine the fundamentals of mindfulness Podcast: An Extract from The Lotus Sutra The Sutra of Innumerable Means Jan 21, 2021 'Skilful Means' is a central plank of a bodhisattva's training. In this extract the Buddha makes this skill central to realisation and enlightenment. The Three Temptations of Māra A Rohatsu Week Talk Dec 9, 2020 The three temptations take place as the ascetic Gautama sits under the Bodhi Tree in his final attempt to see into the nature of reality and become free from suffering. Not to be confused with the notion of the 'devil', Māra is a deity from the Hindu pantheon who plays a dual role as tempter and tester for... Your browser does not support the audio element. Podcast: Section from the Diamond Sutra The 32 Marks of Buddha Nov 5, 2020 The 32 mark were used as living symbols of Buddha and aligned to the creation of the 'practice body' of adherents to deliver beings out of delusion. The power of the Buddha made manifest through teachings, meditation, words and ritual practices. Your browser does not support the audio element. Podcast: A Passage from the Diamond Sutra (1) Oct 8, 2020 The Diamond Sutra is part of the Great Heart of Wisdom cycle of scriptures. In this talk: karma, self and no-self; the bodhisattva path and nested selves. Topics AUDIO COURSES BOOKS DAILY LIFE PRACTICE EXHIBITIONS INTERVIEWS MEDITATION MINDFULNESS PEOPLE PSYCHOLOGY ZEN PRACTICE NEW! Dharma Centre We have just launched our online Dharma Centre. All are welcome... Join our Community! Donate The virtue of generosity, charity or giving. Your donations are welcomed. Learn more