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Seattle Soto Zen
Recent Dharma talks given at Seattle Soto Zen
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Seattle Soto Zen
Latest Episodes
Warm Hand to Warm Hand: Reflections on Dharma Transmission - Kanshin Allison Tait
Fresh from receiving Dharma transmission, Seattle Sōtō Zen guiding teacher Kanshin reflects on the ceremonies, traditions, and personal experiences surrounding this significant milestone in Zen practice. Sharing stories from eight days spent wi...
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The Wild Fox and the Web of Karma: Cause, Effect, and Practice in Zen - Shindo Steve Given
Through the Zen koan of Baizhang’s Wild Fox, this Dharma talk explores karma, cause and effect, and the interconnected nature of our lives. Practice does not free us from the consequences of our actions; rather, it helps us see them clearly and...
Sangha Jewel - Kanshin Allison Tait
What does it mean to truly belong to a sangha? In this talk welcoming new members to Seattle Soto Zen, Kanshin reflects on community as a shared practice—learning to support one another, receive guidance, and “stand beautifully” together. Drawi...
Four Friendly Facts by Kanshin Allison Tait
This Dharma talk explores the Four Noble Truths through Robert Thurman’s playful framing of the “Four Friendly Fun Facts.” Looking at suffering as something to understand rather than escape, the talk considers how self-centeredness creates alie...
Enjoy the Dharma! by Kanshin Allison Tait
What does it mean to truly enjoy Zen practice? In this talk, Kanshan explores joy, presence, and the meaning of practicing without a “gaining idea.” Drawing on Suzuki Roshi and Zenkei Blanche Hartman, he reflects on our tendency to think someth...