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Talk by Torei “The Dharma of Dolly”
Recorded 09/13/2026
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In this talk senior student Torei explores how Dolly Parton’s life, music, and Appalachian roots can teach us about Zen, authenticity, generosity, and transformation. Through Dōgen’s teachings and reflections on Jewish ancestry, home, and inheritance, the talk asks: What do we carry with us, and what will we carry forward?
