General talks

Theory of Four Philosophies November 1984

Why We Practice Zazen August 1987

Introduction to Master Dogen’s Thought May 1987

Relationship between Buddhism and Theory December 1986

The Philosophy of Action 1

The Philosophy of Action 2

The Philosophy of Action 3

Leaving Family Life – A talk on the necessity of transcending the structure of society and family life to study the Buddhist truth October 1984

Mulamadhyamakakarika – A talk on the meaning of Nagarjuna’s seminal work January 1996

Science and Buddhism – A discussion between Nishijima Roshi and his students Mike Luetchford and Ben Klamph on the Buddhist and scientific understandings of emotions.

Why do we sit? – Talk to Maezumi Roshi’s students at Zen Mountain Center in November 1987

Kokoro no Jidai – Audio recording of NHK TV’s Sunday morning religious program, “Kokoro no Jidai” (The Era of the Spirit) in February 1990. The one-hour program interviewed Nishjima Roshi about his life and translation of Dogen’s work, and his efforts to teach buddhism. (In Japanese)