These are general talks on Zen Master Dōgen’s teachings.

Dōgen: Four Points

Katagiri Roshi explains Zen Master Dōgen’s teaching in terms of four points: realization of impermanence, shikantaza, liberation in action, and the whole works. This talk focuses on realization of impermanence and the meaning of shikantaza, or zazen as practice.

Zazen: Dropping Off Body and Mind

Katagiri Roshi discusses the meaning of the phrases “dropping off body and mind” and “sanzen is zazen” in Zen Master Dōgen’s teaching. This is related to the meaning of Avalokiteshvara as compassion. Also: suffering, faith, and emptiness.