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Bright Way Zen is a Zen community in Portland OR, USA, and worldwide via our "Cloud Zendo" (Zoom). This podcast includes talks and classes by our teacher, Rev. Domyo Burk, (Zen Studies Podcast) and by Sangha members and visiting teachers. If you like this, please consider joining us at brightwayzen.org!
Unknown Host hosts Bright Way Zen, a education show with 72 episodes published.
Soki describes her life, practice, and priest training so far in 2026 - including her time spent at Green Gulch of San Francisco Zen Center, Dharma Rain Zen Center, and Great Vow Monastery. She then demonstrates a self-m
In this session Sangha member Kyosen leads the Sangha in a discussion around the tension that exists around the themes of change, transformation and growth in our Zen practice. Through both small and large group discussi
Ryōkan was a well-known 18th century Zen monk, poet, calligrapher, and hermit. In his Dharma name, Guzan shares the "gu" (which translates to "fool") with the "gu" in Taigu "Great Fool" Ryōkan's name. Inspired by this co
In this Sangha Voices talk, Shoketsu speaks about the Five Remembrances found in the Upajjhatthana Sutta ("Subjects for Contemplation") while weaving in her experiences, and deep history as an original member of Brightwa
Our teacher tells the traditional Chinese folk tale of the "Story of Sei" which is the background for Case 35 of the Mumonkan, or Gateless Gate Koan collection. This koan points to the sense of alienation, separateness,
In this ceremony, Sangha member Guzan begins his year of service as Shuso, or "Chief Junior", at Bright Way Zen.
As the Sangha bridges between our summer study series and our Sangha Voices Series, Domyo leads a Zen Practice "Ask Me Anything" inviting Sangha members to bring forward any questions they have about Zen or their practic
By sharing personal stories from her life, senior student Jinryu illustrates how she has gained insight into her own Karmic journey. Through her openness and heartfelt willingness to share, she provides an inspiring exam
In this class discussion Sangha member Kyugen leads a class discussion on the role that the idea of Time plays in our Zen practice and literature.
In this ceremony, Sangha member Yuka completes her year of service as Shuso, or "Chief Junior", at Bright Way Zen.
We all naturally care about being accepted, included, and valued. In fact, it can be said that social belonging is the one Koan we all share as human beings. As with any Koan, there is a great deal to be learned from exa
Sandokai is an ancient teaching poem composed by Chinese Zen master Sekito Kisen (Shitou Xiqian, 700-790). It's recited daily in Soto Zen temples throughout the world and deals with an issue of paramount importance in Ze
Kakumyo, Abbot of Dharma Rain Zen Center and Domyo's Dharma brother, speaks to the supportive nature of Sangha. By being witnessed and reflected by our fellow practitioners, we can deepen and actualize our efforts in Zen
The Sandokai is an ancient teaching poem composed by Chinese Zen master Sekito Kisen (Shitou Xiqian, 700-790). It's recited daily in Soto Zen temples throughout the world and deals with an issue of paramount importance i
The common worldview of the Buddha's time was that beings are reborn after death. A central question in religious practices, including Buddhism, was what you could do in this lifetime to ensure a favorable rebirth - or l
Sandokai is an ancient teaching poem composed by Chinese Zen master Sekito Kisen (Shitou Xiqian, 700-790). It's recited daily in Soto Zen temples throughout the world and deals with an issue of paramount importance in Ze
Senior student Kanshin relates his changing experiences over the years: from discovering and getting used to Zazen, to repeatedly returning to sitting and forms, and then to finding and helping to establish this sangha o
When we experience mental and emotional states of distress, what can we do? Through patient practice, we can relieve our own suffering by turning to the ever-present refuge of thusness, or suchness -- when we discover an
In the eleventh week of our precept series, Sangha member Jen, weaving Buddhist literature, personal stories and experience, leads the sangha through a deeply meaningful discussion on the role of anger in our life and ou
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