Zen Talks from Windhorse Zen Community

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

Publisher

Windhorse Zen

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2006

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

116 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   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

2. 

   15 Apr 2026

   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.

3. 

   25 Feb 2026

   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

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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