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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
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In this teisho from June of '24, Sunya-roshi discusses Tangen's verse to the Emperor in Case #18 "The National Teacher's Seamless Monument" of the Hekiganroku (Blue Cliff Record). She talks about the importance of practice while travelling. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma work in Western North Carolina, please go to…
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In this teisho, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede unpacks "Master Dahui's Vow For Enlightenment," a chant often used at Windhorse. Dahui (Japanized: Daie Zenji) was a well-known Zen Master from the Song dynasty. This chant reflects his intense desire for awakening and he inspires us to follow suit "however long the road ahead appears to be." To donate or learn …
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Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week marks our two-hundredth and seventy-fifth episode of the Shadowless Podcast. Thank you to all of our listeners who have been tuning in each and every week over the past five years to hear us talk, about all things Pokémon! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…
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In this final teisho from the Summer '24 7-Day Sesshin, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses Case #31 of The Gateless Gate (Mumonkan), "Joshu Sees Through The Old Woman." She ends with the Flowers Poem, anonymous verses written by a Zen monk often used at funerals and memorial services. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma wor…
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In this teisho offered on the fourth day of our 2024 Summer Sesshin, Sunya-roshi talks about waking up and giving ourselves fully to the practice. She tells the story of one of the Buddha’s disciples who, while not very smart, awakened to his original nature by sweeping. And she speaks of Shitou Xiqian (Sekitō Kisen) and his first meeting with his …
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It is a special episode this week as we officially crossover with the It's Super Effective Podcast! Nate, Jordan and this weeks special guest Co-Host, Steve (@PkmnCast), discuss the latest in Pokémon! This week we cover a lot of news from new cards, new products, experiences and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…
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In all the mystical traditions of various religions, love is oft discussed, but it is seldom mentioned in Zen Buddhism. In this recent teisho from early March of 2025, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses how love can be a tricky word to define or experience—but also how wholehearted Zen practice helps dig up the concrete of views and judgements to redis…
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In this Dharma talk from May 2024, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede uses the Eight Worldly Winds teaching of the Buddha to show that Zen practice is a radical departure from the whirlwind of our buy/sell society. She also discusses Case #26 of the Mumonkan, Two Monks Roll Up The Blinds. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and Windhorse's Dharma work in W…
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In this talk given on April 28, 2024 at the Windhorse Zen Community outside of Asheville, NC, Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses tips on how to take Zen home. She focuses on body practices such as the use of the eyes, centering your attention on your hara (lower belly), and chanting—among many others. To donate or learn more about Sunya-roshi and the d…
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Using Case #84 of the Blue Cliff Record (Hekiganroku), Roshi Sunya Kjolhede discusses the power and necessity of silence in our lives. This talk was given on January 14th, 2024 at Windhorse Zen Community near Asheville, NC. To donate or learn more about us and our dharma work, visit windhorsezen.org Case #84: Vimalakirti's Gate of Non-Duality Vimal…
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Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we are bringing the Podcast to you live from Japan! Along with special guests @BasicallyMarie and @BearWalker! We tell you about what we have been up to during our trip, how we are all annoying each other and talking about Dani's continued snow monkey adventures. Right here on... the Shadowless…
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Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we are bringing the Podcast to you live from Japan! Again! Along with special guests @BasicallyMarie and @BearWalker! We tell you about what we have been up to during our trip, a crazy story that absolutely happened, yet sounds totally fake! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…
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Dani, Nate and Jordan discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discus the upcoming Japanese Pokemon Gold & Silver's 25th Anniversary merchandise being unveiled. We also go over our continued thoughts on the release of 'Surging Sparks' and so much more! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...
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Nate and this weeks guest Co-Host, Jon (@TrainerJon94), discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss 'Surging Sparks' release day, upcoming Black Friday deals, a new collaboration at Japan's Mister Donuts locations and yes, Pokemon TCG Pocket and Pokemon GO event news! Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…
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Dani and Nate discuss the latest in Pokemon! This week we discuss the next Japanese Pokemon TCG set being released this month, "Paradise Dragona," with some really cool new Special Illustration Rares and Illustration Rares! Along with even MORE Pokemon GO news and even a NEW Pokemon Center Mascot? Right here on... the Shadowless Podcast...…
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Dani, Nate and Jordan are back LIVE from the Pokémon Worlds Championships 2024 in Hawai'i! This week we have Special Guests ZoëTwoDots, GlitchXCity, Danny Phantump, Eeveelution_Cosplay and Kberrykim! We discuss our time so far being here at Worlds 2024, have a Pokemon GO Shiny contest and we Host a Cosplay Showcase in today's episode! *This episode…
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Dani, Nate and Jordan are back LIVE from the Pokémon Worlds Championships 2024 in Hawai'i! This week we have Special Guests Bear Walker and Strawburry17! We discuss our time so far being here at Worlds 2024, and we Host an interactive Trivia Contest with the audience in today's episode! *This episode was recorded Live in front of an audience. We ar…
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