A Phoenix’s Hut
Taishin Michael AugustinWelcome to A Phoenix’s Hut, where I offer reflections on Buddhist teachings and my story as a Zen Priest in recovery. Poetry and Dharma cats live here, too. Thank you for visiting.
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Returning To Compassion
Earlier this week, I offered a talk as part of Jikoji Zen Center’s Sunday Program. The talk centered on the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (“Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma Sutra”), the Buddha’s first teaching after enlightenment. My focu...
Whole persons
Below is an approximate transcript of a Dharma talk offered to No Barriers Zen on June 20, 2026. A recording of the talk is also available and, as usual, I recommend listening to the talk. Either way, enjoy.
Good morning, everyone....
Sincerity
The following Dharma Talk was offered to No Barriers Zen on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The accompanying audio recording includes more than what is below, as I felt free to expand at various points during the talk. Whichever you choose, to li...
Behind Your Fat Ears
It has been almost a year since I posted a piece of long-form writing that fits comfortably into a certain box. But all things change, and recently in a significant way. As a result, I find more time to write, put my thoughts to paper using...
Meeting The Sutra, Meeting Yourself
Yesterday, I offered a Dharma talk on the mirror-like quality of all things, including religious or spiritual writings and, especially, the Heart Sutra, to No Barriers Zen. You can listen to the talk via the above embedded audio.
The recor...
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Hello! I'm Taishin Michael Augustin, a Zen Buddhist Priest in the lineage of Kobun Chino Otogawa. I write about Zen practice, recovery, and the intersection of the two, with an emphasis on complete, wholehearted trust in ourselves and others.
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