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A podcast produced by the Zen Center of Los Angeles, containing Dharma Talks and other recordings from the teachers and students of ZCLA. Our podcast focuses on the study and practice of Zen Buddhism.
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- 1 weeks ago37 min
Interview with Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran
Today we're inaugurating a new podcast series we're calling LA Zen: a series of conversations with Buddhist practitioners investigating the question(s) of how to live in these times (of poly-crisis) and in this place (of Los Angeles) without falling into despair on one side, or let's say self-satisfaction on the other. Our first guest is Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran. When Earth-Mirror received his English language dharma name from Roshi Egyoku Nakao around the turn of the century, the meaning c...
- Mar 22, 202627 min
A Seamless Tomb — Rev. Jitsujo Gauthier — 3/22/26
From the Blue Cliff Record, Case 18: "The Seamless Tomb" This talk by Dharma Teacher Jitsujo Gauthier took place on March 22, 2026 at ZCLA where she led those present in a conversation that included the following themes: being centered vs. being grounded, the work of a death doula, and what it might mean to be bathed in "the Buddha's light" right in the present moment. Rev. Jitsujo is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Buddhist Chaplaincy department at University of the West here ...
- Feb 22, 202645 min
The Sound of the Bell — Sensei George Mukei Horner — 2/21/26
From the Wumen Kuan, the Gateless Gate koan collection, Case 16: "The Sound of the Bell and Five Paneled Robe." Sensei Mukei offered this talk during our Beginner's Mind meditation intensive (sesshin). Using a favorite koan as a starting off point, Mukei describes Shakyamuni's own journey as that of a beginner's mind, always questioning, open to new information, and determined to be free. Support the show These talks are offered freely. If you feel moved to make a donation to the Zen Center, ...
- Feb 9, 202640 min
Four Kinds of Horses - Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith - 02/8/26
This dharma talk given at ZCLA, explores the Buddhist teaching of the four kinds of horses, mirroring four types of learners. Sensei Senshin begins by exploring Case 65 from the Blue Cliff Record, a koan entitled, "A Non-Buddhist Questions the Buddha." Support the show These talks are offered freely. If you feel moved to make a donation to the Zen Center, just click here. ZEN CENTER OF LOS ANGELES www.zcla.org
- Dec 11, 202539 min
Bodhi Day Talk - Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld - 12/8/25
Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld Bodhi Day Talk - Rohatsu Sesshin 2025 Recorded 12/8/25 at ZCLA Support the show These talks are offered freely. If you feel moved to make a donation to the Zen Center, just click here. ZEN CENTER OF LOS ANGELES www.zcla.org
- Oct 21, 202549 min
You Have Misspoken - Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld - 2/7/25
Sensei Darla Myoho Fjeld Case 39 of the Mumonkan: "You Have Misspoken" Recorded 2/7/25 at ZCLA Support the show These talks are offered freely. If you feel moved to make a donation to the Zen Center, just click here. ZEN CENTER OF LOS ANGELES www.zcla.org
- Sep 21, 202542 min
Mountains and Waters - Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith - 7/23/25
Sensei Katherine Senshin Griffith Mountains and Waters Sutra Recorded 7/23/25 at ZCLA Support the show These talks are offered freely. If you feel moved to make a donation to the Zen Center, just click here. ZEN CENTER OF LOS ANGELES www.zcla.org
- Jul 30, 202543 min
Tozan Offers To The Essence - Bill Earth-Mirror Corcoran - 7/27/25
Dharma Holder Earth Mirror Book of Equanimity Case 49 Tozan Offers To The Essence Recorded 7/25/25 at ZCLA Support the show These talks are offered freely. If you feel moved to make a donation to the Zen Center, just click here. ZEN CENTER OF LOS ANGELES www.zcla.org
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A podcast produced by the Zen Center of Los Angeles, containing Dharma Talks and other recordings from the teachers and students of ZCLA. Our podcast focuses on the study and practice of Zen Buddhism.
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