This One Magnificent Life

In this talk, Soryu joins other teachers in addressing the issue of global warming. He approaches it by way of the Buddhist teaching that mind is chief. Our actions are a reflection of our state of mind. If we want to change the world, paying attention to our state of...

Undo Ignorance

In this talk, Soryu talks about how concentration is the most fundamental skill. We explore the relationship between awareness and ignorance. See how this connects to our solutions to internal and external problems. Deepen your understanding of this talk by following...

Resolution for the New Year

In traditional Japanese Monasteries, New Year’s Eve is marked as an important occasion for reflection. In this evening’s talk Soryu discusses the importance of seeing the end of the year as an indication for our passing and precious lives. Soryu begins...

The World is Wisdom

In this evening’s talk, Soryu tells us of a conversation he had with a fellow monk in Japan. During this conversation, Soryu expressed his passion for tangible action aimed at changing the world for the better while the other monk emphasized that the world does not...