Zen death poems: Audio Dharma Talk with Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny (01/10/2026)

Recorded on January 10, 2026 at Boundless Mind Temple in Brooklyn, NY. In this talk, Sarah Dōjin Emerson and Charlie Korin Pokorny explore the Zen tradition of writing death poems in the new year. They share historical examples from Zen masters as well as contemporary poems, inviting us to engage with impermanence and clarify what matters most in our lives. We invite you to write and share your own death poem with the sangha. Click here for details on how to submit. The BZC Podcast is offered free of charge and made possible by the donations we receive. You can donate to Brooklyn Zen Center at brooklynzen.org under ‘Giving.’ Thank you for your generosity!