James Flaherty gives the second talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.
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James Flaherty gives the second talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “Study Yourself” This series is part of five class talks given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.
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James Flaherty, Jaune Evans, Mary Ann Sacksteder and John Murray give closing statements for the Precepts Class 2022/3 series Talk 18.
James Flaherty and Jaune Evans give the seventeenth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to cherish and polish the three treasures.”
John Murray and James Flaherty give the sixteenth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to practice forgiveness, not to harbor anger.”
Jaune Evans and James Flaherty give the thirteenth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to speak kindly, not to speak ill of others.”
John Murray and James Flaherty give the twelfth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to remain clear, not to Intoxicate self or others.”
Mary Ann Sacksteder and James Flaherty give the ninth precept classs on “I vow to receive gifts, not to steal.”
Part 1: Mary Ann Sachterer
Part 2: James Flaherty
James Flaherty and John Murray give the seventh precepts class on “I Vow to Live for the Benefit of All Beings.”
Mary Ann Sacksteder and James Flaherty give the sixth precept class talk on “I vow to do All Actions the Lead to Happiness.”
Jaune Evans and James Flaherty give the third talk on the Precepts 2022/3 series on “I take Refuge in Dharma.”
Mary Ann Sacksteder and James Flaherty give the second talk on the Precepts 2022/3 series on “I take Refuge in Buddha.”
James Flaherty gives the eighth talk of “The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi” referencing the book “Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi” by Taigen Dan Leighton and Yi Wu. Hongzhi is credited with first articulating the practice of “just sitting” which is Dogen’s practice, and ours.
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James Flaherty speaks on “It’s Not About Love After All” – the 4th talk of the Dharma of Race and Social Justice series. This is based on the Chapter of this title in the book “Radical Dharma” by Williams, Owens and Syedullah
Five senior teachers of Every Day Zen participate in a panel discussion on “What is Buddhist Enlightenment”, moderated by John Murray
Jeff Bickner and James Flaherty give the All Day Sitting Talk at the Headlands Institute for December 2016.
Jeff Bickner and James Flaherty give a talk on the “Heart Sutra” to the August 2016 All Day Sitting.
Chris Fortin and James Flaherty give this Dharma Dialogue on Intimate Relationships as Practice Place Supreme. Due to a technical problem only the afternoon of the Dharma Dialogue was recorded.
James gives the seventh talk on Dogen’s Mountain and Waters Sutra as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi’s “Moon in a DewDrop” and “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye – Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo” Chapter 23 Volume 1.
Shuso James Flaherty gives the fifth talk to the dharma seminar on Dogen’s Mountains and Waters Sutra as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi’s “Moon in a DewDrop” and “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye – Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo” Chapter 23 Volume 1.
Susho James Flaherty gives the fourth talk on Dogen’s Mountain and Waters Sutra as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi’s “Moon in a DewDrop” and “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye – Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo” Chapter 23 Volume 1.
Shuso James Flaherty gives his Dharma Talk on “Stubborn Fact and Creative Response”.
Shuso James Flaherty gives his “Way Seeking Mind” talk, which is the traditional talk given by the Shuso on his/her life and what brought them to practice.
Students James Flaherty and Joan Fenold give talks on their personal practice with precepts.
Norman gives his last introductory talk in this series on the Precepts and introduces James Flaherty and Joan Fenold to speak intimately on their precept practice.
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