# Why Practice?

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Podcast: [Buddhist Temple of Toledo Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buddhist-temple-of-toledo-podcast-912041)
Published: 2026-04-23T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thedrinkinggourd.org/why-practice
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## Resource

This Dharma Discourse was given by the Rev. Rinsen Roshi at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on Mar 22, 2026. In this talk Rinsen Roshi discusses the reasons for practicing the Buddha Dharma, provides some guidance for getting started, and some resources for deepening your practice. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.

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