In this episode Rev. Domyo Burk discusses with the sagha the fifth Field in the teaching of her Ten Fields of Zen, The Precepts. Domyo speaks about the The precepts as are our moral guidlines in Zen and play a large role in our practice.

As Rohatsu Sesshin begins for many Zen Buddhists all over the world, Rev. Domyo Burk discusses Sesshin (a silent multi-day residential retreat), addressing the challenges, and describing why it is important and central to Zen practice

In this episode Rev. Domyo Burk discusses field 4 in the series on her Ten Fields of Zen. Field 4, Dharma Study, Wrestling with the Teachings, Domyo discusses the role dharma study and engaging critically with the teachings plays in our practice.

In her thrid field Rev. Domyo Burke discusses the important role of Mindfulness in our Zen practice.

During this class discussion, Rev. Domyo Burk discusses the second field, Zazen and role in our practice as Soto Zen Buddhists. This is the third episode in the ongoing series of Domyo Burk's Ten Fields of Zen.

This Dharma talk, Inspired by the regretful story of a dedicated monk who carried significant trauma, but was then instructed by his teacher to "snap out of it – you know how to meditate!", Domyo advises that Zazen and formal Buddhist practices can't completely heal every wound, nor address all different kinds of psychological challenges alone. Three types are outlined, (trauma, attachment wounding, and narcissistic wounding) and we discuss aspects of our practice which can help create a Sangha environment of mutual awareness and care.

In this episode Rev. Domyo Burk continues to lead her Sangha through a fall series of her Ten Fields of Zen. Taken from her upcoming book, The Ten Fields of Zen: A Primer for Practioners. In her first field, she discusses Bodhicitta, The Mind That Seeks The Way, focusing on the pracitcal aspects of how to go about exploring the first field in our everyday lives.

In this class discussion, Rev. Domyo Burke introcuces her Ten Fields of Zen. Over the next ten weeks she will guide the Sangha through discussions around each of her Ten Fields.

Have you ever wanted to be sure you are covering all the essential aspects of Zen practice?

Domyo created the Ten Fields of Zen to give you a sense of the potential breadth of your practice and help you envision the many different ways it can manifest: Bodhicitta, Zazen, Mindfulness, Dharma Study, Precepts, Opening Your Heart, Learning the Self, Realization, Bodhisattva Activity, and Connecting with the Ineffable.

As we work our way through Domyo's new book The Ten Fields of Zen: A Primer for Practitioners, the emphasis will be very practical: How do you go about exploring this field, and making it part of your life? We'll hear from other Sangha members as well as Domyo.