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...

The Most Precious Thing In Our Lives

Expand and explore your own experience of breathing by finding certain paired qualities in the inhalation and exhalation. Establish a healthy state of mind, and then establish selflessness. Find the precious character of your breath, and use that to build compassion....

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...

Relinquish, Rejoice, Respire

In this guided meditation, we purify our minds by attending to the compassion in our thoughts, and paying careful attention to the sensations associated with breathing. Complete this guidance by listening to the associated Dharma Talk. This guidance was given on...

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...