Talk by Bokushu Sensei, “What is the Purpose of Retreat?”

Recorded 07/16/2026
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In this Dharma talk, Bokushu Sensei delves into the mystery of why people go on retreat. He consults Jean-Paul Sartre, Prince Shotoku Taishi and the Chanyuan Qinggui for clues.

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