Heart of Compassion Zen Sangha
The Heart of Compassion Zen Sangha is a member-community of Everyday Zen and Branching Streams, West Marin, CA. Donations: westmarincommunityservices.org/donate. Please scroll down to "Where can we designate your gift?" and indicate HOC sangha.
Episodes
227 episodes
HOC - April 17, 2026 - "...even wild grasses..." - Irene Borger - "Who is Cooking Alongside You?" - Barbara Bernier
Source book: "How to Cook Your Life", By Dōgen and Kōshō Uchiyama Roshi; translated by Thomas Wright
HOC - March 10, 2026 - "Simple and Delicious, Nothing Extra" - Jaune Evans
Source book: "How to Cook Your Life", By Dōgen and Kōshō Uchiyama Roshi; translated by Thomas Wright
HOC - April 3, 2026 - 'How To Cook Your Life' - Wendy Johnson
Source book: 'How To Cook Your Life' Dogen with commentary by Kōshō Uchiyama Rōshi
HOC - March 27, 2026 - “Universal Self, No Self & Self: Reflections on the Embodiment of Understanding” - Jane Flint
Source book: "The World Could Be Otherwise" by Norman Fischer
HOC - March 20, 2026 - "Perfection of Understanding" - Jaune Evans
Source book: "The World Could Be Otherwise" by Norman Fischer
HOC - March 13, 2026 - "Understanding Beyond Words" - Wendy Johnson
Source book: "The World Could Be Otherwise" by Norman Fischer
HOC - March 6, 2026 - "Perfection of Wisdom" - Jaune Evans
Source book: "The World Could Be Otherwise" by Norman Fischer
HOC - February 27, 2026 - "Taking the Backwards Step: Zen Practice of Meditation" - Wendy Johnson, Sangha
Source book: "The World Could Be Otherwise" by Norman FischerAlso, reference made to Kaz Tanahashi's work: "Treasury of True Dharma Eye" -Appendix 1: "Recommending Zazen to All People" by Dogen
HOC - February 20, 2026 - "Paramita of Meditation, Part 2" - Jaune Evans
Source book: "The World Could Be Otherwise" by Norman Fischer
HOC - February 13, 2026 - "Paramita of Meditation" - Jaune Evans, Wendy Johnson, & Sangha
This recording begins with a YouTube clip from the Monks Walk for Peace. A talk given at the end of their walk at American University.Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - February 6, 2026 - The Perfection of Meditation - Jaune Evans
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - January 30, 2026 - "Joyful Effort, Joy for Our Humanity" - Barbara Bernier and Panel
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - January 23, 2026 - 'Joyful Effort: Integrity, Hope, and Courage' - Barbara Bernier and Panel
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - January 16, 2026 - "Joyful Effort, Working with Our Vows" - Barbara Bernier and Panel
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - December 19, 2025 - "Practicing Patience in Challenging Times"- Wendy Johnson and Sangha*
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer * At the tail end of the recording after most people had signed off, Melissa Nelson recited a prayer for the winter solstice. She opened the winter solstice event at the ...
HOC - December 12, 2025 - "Practicing Patience With All Beings" - Wendy Johnson
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - November 21, 2025 - "Beyond Ethical Conduct" - Jaune Evans
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - November 14, 2025 - "Ethical Conduct and Peacekeeping" - Wendy Johnson
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - November 7, 2025 - "The Perfection of Ethical Conduct" - Jaune Evans
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - October 31, 2025 - "The Skillful Means of Generosity" - Wendy Johnson, Jaune Evans
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman FischerPlease note that around the 6 minute mark and again at the 23 minute mark there are interruptions in the recording. Yet, nothing is really lost. Apologies for the loss...
HOC - October 24, 2025 - "Generosity Sets Things in Motion" - Barbara Bernier and Irene Borger
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - October 17, 2025 - "The Perfection of Generosity" - Jaune Evans, Wendy Johnson, and Sangha
Source book: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman Fischer
HOC - October 10, 2025 -"Sending and Receiving Imagination" - special guest: Norman Fischer
Sangha is reading: 'The World Could Be Otherwise' by Norman FischerNote: the recording has a glitchy patch from minute 7:46 through to 9:12 and at 9:05 it is silent until 9:12. (The recorders internet connection was ...
