Dharma teachings refer to dialogues, speeches, and collections of texts or videos that are rooted in the Zen tradition of the Kwan Um School of Zen. These teachings guide individuals towards truth, compassion and liberation. They are not just abstract ideas, but a practical roadmap for living with wisdom, balance and purpose.

Ten Gates, The Kong-an Teaching of Zen Master Seung Sahn

Ten Gates, by Zen Master Seung Sahn, is a concise and illuminating introduction to Zen practice, structured around ten traditional koans (kong-ans). These gates act as challenges or thresholds that enable students to deepen their understanding…

Only Don’t Know: Selected Teaching Letters of Zen Master Seung Sahn

"Only Don't Know" is one of Zen Master Seung Sahn's most central teachings — a phrase that encapsulates the essence of his approach to Zen practice. Rather than chasing intellectual understanding or clinging to fixed ideas, he encourages students…

The Compass of Zen

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The Compass of Zen, written by Zen Master Seung Sahn, is a clear and practical guide to the principles and practices of Zen Buddhism. Although written with beginners in mind, the book is also rich enough for long-time practitioners and lays…
The Whole World Is a Single Flower: 365 Kong-Ans for Everyday Life

The Whole World Is a Single Flower: 365 Kong-Ans for Everyday Life

The Whole World Is a Single Flower, by Zen Master Seung Sahn, is a powerful collection of 365 Zen koans, each of which is paired with guiding questions and insightful commentary. Designed for daily reflection, the book invites readers to experience…

Dropping Ashes on the Buddha, The Teaching of Zen Master Seung Sahn

Dropping Ashes on the Buddha is a collection of Zen teachings, stories and conversations with Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn, compiled during his time teaching in the West. The book captures his signature style, which is direct and humorous. It…

Jan Sendzimir JDPSN: Letter to a student (2024)

Dear Peter, Thank you for your email. I regret that my reply is so late, but preparations to leave Europe for 5 months have kept us busy. The question of finding a direction for your life is fundamental. Your life, your sense of quality…

Knud Rosenmayr JDPSN: Four-String Guitar (2025)

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Dharma talk and Q&A after Zen Day on January 28, 2025 in Vienna. Thank you all for practicing together! The first question was about achieving strong concentration. This has to do with the energy we generate because, after a retreat,…
ZM Dae Kwang @ Vienna Zen Center 2022-07-15Vienna Zen Center

Zen Master Dae Kwang: Dharma speech in Vienna (2014)

Interview with Jo-Alma Potter JDPSN (2018)

In Februay 2018 Jo-Alma Potter was interviewed by the Austrian Buddhist Society (ÖBR) How did you get to the Dharma Path? Walking on the Dharma path is a moment by moment decision-ever-changing-- and as my life has progressed, the question…