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A dharma talk given at the Windhorse Zen Community by Sunya Kjolhede Sensei. Sunya Sensei was sanctioned to teach by Roshi Philip Kapleau, founder of the Rochester Zen Center.These talks are straight to the heart of zen. For more information, see our website, www.windhorsezen.org
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- 5 days ago34 min
Layman P'ang, Part Three (2025 Fall Sesshin)
In this third teisho from the Autumn 7-Day Sesshin of 2025, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede continues her look at Layman P'ang, as he and his family offer an inspiring example of Zen practice. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi & Lawson-roshi, and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), please go to windhorsezen.org
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Layman P'ang, Part Two (2025 Fall Sesshin)
In this second teisho from the Autumn 7-Day Sesshin of 2025, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede continues her look at Layman P'ang, as he and his family offer an inspiring example of Zen practice. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi & Lawson-roshi, and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), please go to windhorsezen.org
- 2 weeks ago32 min
Layman P'ang, Part One (2025 Fall Sesshin)
In this first teisho from the Autumn 7-Day Sesshin of 2025, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede begins her look at Layman P'ang, as he and his family offer an inspiring example of Zen practice. Their stories remind us not to imitate the old masters, but to seek what they sought and express wisdom and compassion in our own lives. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi & Lawson-roshi, and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), please go to windhorsezen.org
- 3 weeks ago37 min
Active Hope in a World on Fire
This teisho draws on Joanna Macy's work on active hope, emphasizing that hope is not wishful thinking or optimism but a willingness to face the world's suffering and take meaningful action. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi & Lawson-roshi, and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), please go to windhorsezen.org
- Oct 7, 202632 min
Introducing the Jatakas: Ancient Buddhist Tales of Wisdom, Courage & Compassion
Roshi Sunya Kjolhede introduces the Jataka Tales and tells the story about the time the Buddha was born as a little grey parrot. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi & Lawson-roshi, and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), please go to windhorsezen.org
- Apr 15, 202631 min
In Spite of Everything, It's Spring Again!
In this teisho from a few weeks ago, Sunya-roshi talks about how in a world of war and vast suffering, flowers still miraculously leap out of the ground, new blossoms burst forth from bare branches, birds again sing their exuberant spring songs. Our dharma practice together can help us to open to all of it: the searing pain of the senseless death and destruction, the glory and wonder of this annual Rebirth—and the healing power of the Timeless Spring within our own heart-mind. If you're interested in learning more about Sunya-roshi and Lawson-roshi, and Windhorse's dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), just visit windhorse.org.
- Feb 25, 202636 min
Facing Your Lion: A Story from Persia and Reflections on Courage
Roshi Sunya Kjolhede tells a story of prince from Persia who must rouse his courage and face a terrifying lion to become king. In much the same way, we muster our courage in practice to face whatever comes our way. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi & Lawson-roshi, and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), please go to windhorsezen.org
- Feb 18, 202628 min
On Samantabhadra, the Bodhisattva of Skillful Means
In this final teisho from the Summer 2025 7-Day Sesshin, Sunya-roshi talks about Samantabhadra, the Bodhisattva of compassion in action or skillful means. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi & Lawson-roshi, and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina (and beyond), please go to windhorsezen.org
About Zen Talks from Windhorse Zen Community
A dharma talk given at the Windhorse Zen Community by Sunya Kjolhede Sensei. Sunya Sensei was sanctioned to teach by Roshi Philip Kapleau, founder of the Rochester Zen Center.These talks are straight to the heart of zen. For more information, see our website, www.windhorsezen.org
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