Katagiri Transcripts

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

Introduction

Series of Talks:

Talk List

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

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”.

December 27, 2024: Posted The Awakening of Faith – Talk 1”.

November 17, 2024: Posted “Verse of Opening the Sutra”