Katagiri Transcripts

This website transcribes the dharma talks of Dainin Katagiri Roshi as a reference for the study of Soto Zen Buddhism.

Introduction

Talk Series:

For a good entry point into Katagiri Roshi’s teaching, see the Fundamentals of Zen series.

Talk List

Resources:

Katagiri Roshi’s talks are used with permission of Minnesota Zen Meditation Center.

Please note that these transcripts are a continuing work in progress. Corrections and improvements are made on an ongoing basis. Talks are added regularly.

Latest Updates

April 25, 2025: Posted draft of Blue Cliff Record Case 50: Yun Men’s Every Atom Samadhi”.

April 14, 2025: Posted “Fukanzazengi – Annotated” – a work in progress.

March 11, 2025: Posted all drafts in the Bendowa series.

February 19, 2025: Working on the Bendowa series.

February 11, 2025: Posted Blue Cliff Record Case 49: San Sheng’s Golden Fish Who Has Passed through the Net, Talk 2.”

February 9, 2025: Posted Blue Cliff Record Case 49: San Sheng’s Golden Fish Who Has Passed through the Net, Talk 1.”

January 14, 2025: Posted “Zazen: Dropping Off Body and Mind.”

January 11, 2025: Added the “Fundamentals of Zen” category.

January 7, 2025: Posted “Dogen: Four Points.”

January 6, 2025: Posted The Awakening of Faith – Talk 3.”

January 1, 2025: Posted “Tiantai Buddhism: Historical Background.”