Will explores the interaction between Fayan and two students about the simple question of whether the student came to the temple by boat or land. The student responds that he came by boat. Fayan then asks where is the boat? The student responds that “it is on the river.” This response is key to the discussion and to our insight
In this Practice instruction Will explores the history of koans and how to approach and work with them in our practice today. This talk was given by Will Moon, roshi at Autumn sesshin 2026 at Kodoji
In this teisho Will turns our attention within to see what is there. What do we see? Observing the mind that thinks, what do we see? Who is the thinker? The talk discusses the importance of not stopping at emptiness. This is not enough if we are to be truly human. This tesiho given by Will Moon, roshi, explores Case
Subhana explores if we are lost in the world of coming and going, arising and ceasing, or can the very Spring mood itself of scented grasses and falling flowers, confirm our original dwelling place based on Ch’ang-sha’s wandering in the Mountains. This teisho is fromCase 36 of Blue Cliff Records, and was given by Subhana Barzaghi, roshi during Autumn sesshin
In the centuries since Shakyamuni, false views are deep,Demons are strong, the Dharma is weak, disturbances are many.People hear the Buddha’s doctrine of immediacyAnd if they accept it, the demons will be crushedAs easily as a roofing tileBut they cannot accept it, what a pity. (from the Shodoka) I don’t think much has changed since Yung Chia’s time in 9th
This teisho considers what is a seemingly abstract interaction between people, that is the actual language for the expression of the tao. It discusses our attitudes to practice, and imperfection and how this too is the tao. The koan (Case 91 from the Blue Cliff Record), Yen Kuan’s Rhinoceros, is a dialogue and input that seemingly accumulated over several centuries.
Subhana explores two seemingly contradictory cases “This Very Mind is Buddha” (Case 30) & “Not Mind, Not Buddha” (Case 33) in the Gateless Barrier. Zen master Ma-tsu’s response and his powerful teachings point to the heart of our essential nature. Subhana Barzaghi, roshi gave this teisho at Autumn sesshin 2026 at Kojoji. View Post↗
Subhana explores the way the mind works and asks us to observe ours without attachment or judgement. This teisho was given by Subhana Barzaghi, roshi, at Kodoji during Autumn sesshin 2026
The ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change) invited faith-based groups to sing aboutsolutions to climate change, and post videos of their songs on social media in order to promote climate action. So, a group of SZC members and friends got together, on Sunday April 19, at Annandale to rehearse and video two songs related to Climate Change – Bye
Henry Shukman gave this Dharma talk to Sydney Zen Centre students and guests on the topic of his latest book, ‘Original Love’, on 20th March 2026 at the Annandale Community Centre. Henry Shukman, a close dharma cousin to our Diamond sangha lineage, is a teacher in the Sanbo Zen lineage and has trained in various other meditation schools and practices.
