When there’s a question, there’s an answer — a talk by Leland Shields (October 11, 2026)
When there’s a question, there’s an answer Leland Shields – October 11, 2026 Someone once asked Master Yunmen, “Since ancient times, the old worthies have transmitted mind by mind. Today I ask you, master: What method do you use?” The master said, “When there’s a question, there’s an answer.” The questioner continued, “In this case, it isn’t a wasted method.” The master said, “No question, no answer.” App, Urs. Zen Master Yunmen: His Life and Essential Sayings (p. 89). Shambhala. Kindle Edition. The stories of Yunmen are frequently like this one, concise and immediate. In Zen generally, we...
Read MoreZenkai (November 8, 2026) with Carlos – In Person and Zoom
Three Treasures Sangha will hold this event in-person at our Dharma Gate facility and live by Zoom. Registration information (for in-person) and current Covid-19 Guidelines are posted below the schedule. Guidelines are likely to change before the event, so check again as the date gets closer. Carlos Abusaid Elias, our friend and a Diamond Sangha teacher, has graciously agreed to give teisho (dharma talk) for this zenkai. Hearing from someone less familiar to us is a chance to recognize the dharma in another voice, illuminating the ancient way through different language. Please join us for...
Read MoreMarch 2027 Sesshin (7-Day Meditation Retreat)
Three Treasures Sangha typically holds two, seven-day sesshin each year. Residential Sesshin with Jack Duffy and Lee Shields, March 13-20, 2027 These retreats are rigorous and quite demanding, consisting of about 10 hours of zazen (sitting meditation) per day. They are silent except for the teacher’s daily teisho (dharma talk), and for dokusan (practice-related interview with the teacher). Online and part time attendance are welcome. See the Sesshin page for more information.
Read MoreTalks from the September, 2026 Sesshin
Talk 1 – Not knowing by Leland Shields – September 13, 2026 Read the transcript Talk 2 – The Dharma Gate of Ease and Joy by Leland Shields – September 14, 2026 Read the transcript Talk 3 – Seek Without Being Attached to Buddha, Dharma, Sangha by Leland Shields – September 15, 2026 Read the transcript Talk 4 – This Midsummer Retreat by Madelon Bolling – September 16, 2026 Read the transcript Talk 5 – Using the Mind to Seek the Mind — Isn’t That a Great Mistake? by Leland Shields – September 17, 2026 Read the transcript Talk 6 – No Words or...
Read MoreZenkai (October 11, 2026) with Lee Shields – In Person and Zoom
Three Treasures Sangha will hold this event in-person at our Dharma Gate facility and live by Zoom. Registration information (for in-person) and current Covid-19 Guidelines are posted below the schedule. Guidelines are likely to change before the event, so check again as the date gets closer. If you are able, please join all or part of this opportunity for intensive practice with others. Zoom Link: Send email to ttssangha@gmail.com. If this will be your first event with TTS, we will arrange for an...
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