The No Abode Audio Archive

The talk explores the theme of practicing meditation as a selfless act, emphasizing that sitting meditation should be approached as a service to all beings and Buddhas rather than a personal endeavor. The discussion contrasts...

The talk centers on the Bodhisattva Samadhi as described in the Flower Adornment Scripture, exploring its relevance to Zen practice and how it encompasses all forms of meditation, including Dhyana practices. The Bodhisattva...

The talk explores the question "What's the point?" focusing on how different individuals perceive the purpose or point of their actions, particularly in relation to comfort and discomfort. The discussion highlights...

The talk explores the concept of attuning to the Buddha body, emphasizing the non-dual nature of reality as presented in the Avatamsaka Sutra. The discussion centers on the ungraspable and omnipresent nature of the Buddha body...

The talk primarily addresses the themes of impermanence and interconnectedness from the viewpoint of a sentient being reflecting on personal aging and mortality, emphasizing the compassion that arises through the recognition of...

The talk focuses on the concept of transition and continuity within the Buddha Dharma, emphasizing the practice of "Purifying Practices" from the eleventh book of the "Flower Adornment Scripture" or "Hua Yan Jing". The discussion...

The talk explores the concept of "Buddha's Field of Blessing," discussing the varied translations and interpretations of this term as linked to fields of merit and compassion. The discussion emphasizes the impartial and...

The primary focus of the discussion is an exploration of Book Ten of the "Flower Adornment Scripture," in which Manjushri Bodhisattva asks a series of nuanced questions to emphasize the perpetual and essential nature of inquiry...

The primary focus of the talk is on the Four Noble Truths and the Mahayana emphasis on the bodhisattva precept to embrace and sustain all living beings. The discussion encourages reflection on the practice of sustaining all...

The talk delves into integrating the Flower Adornment Scripture with traditional Zen practice, focusing specifically on the seventh book, "Names of Buddha." It explores the significance of names offered in the sutra to...

The discussion centers on the Avatamsaka Sutra, focusing on its significance in Zen practice and its intricate descriptions as a "flower garland" adorning the Buddha. The talk elaborates on how faithful practice can be...

In the Dharma talk held at No Abode Hermitage, the commencement of studying the Avatamsaka Sutra was discussed, focusing on its integration with Zen practice. The talk included examination of how Zen ancestors in China and India...

In this discussion focusing on the art of Dharma conversation, Dharma is portrayed as an interactive process rather than a static acquisition. It encompasses not only speech but also silence, gestures, and stillness, emphasizing...

A talk given to the No Abode Community on February 10th, 2024.   The talk discusses the interplay between the teachings of the "Flower Adornment Scripture" and the "Book of Serenity," which is a collection of Zen koans. It is highlighted how these texts help in...

A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community on the bodhisattva precept of not killing .   The discussion emphasizes the Bodhisattva Precept of not killing, illustrating its application through practical examples, such as dealing with rodents without killing. It explores the distinction between the precept of not...

A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community.   The talk focuses on the inherent presence within individuals, emphasizing that asking whether someone is "present" is meant to awaken them to their existing state of presence, rather than to make them present. This...

A talk given to the No Abode Community on October 7th, 2023   The talk delves into the profound themes of samadhi and the interconnected experiences of bodhisattvas across myriad worlds within the purview of the Buddha’s influence. It explores how bodhisattvas, through the power...

A talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In the talk for the No Abode community, the focus is on the profound impact of the Buddha Flower Adornment Sutra (also known as the Avatamsaka Sutra) on the Zen tradition. This sutra, pivotal to the lineage taught by Dogen,...

A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community The talk revolves around the exploration of the second book of the "Flower Adornment Sutra" where the narrative dives into queries about the Buddha's features and qualities, highlighted during an extensive offering...

A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In a Dharma talk for the No Abode community, Tenshin Roshi explores the intersection of suffering, redemption, and spiritual practice through the lens of Buddhist teachings and the civil rights activism of Martin Luther King Jr....

A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In the Dharma talk given by Tenshin Roshi to the No Abode community, the central thesis explored vulnerability as a necessary condition for growth, drawing analogies between human emotional development and the physical growth of...

Nobody's perfect but there is perfection. "The Way is perfect and all-pervading" It pervades everywhere including suffering. It is the Non-duality of peace, ease and suffering. Luis Gomez and the "Sutra of Non-... In a Dharma talk at No Abode Hermitage, the relationship between imperfection and the all-pervading perfection of the Way was explored. Concepts from Mahayana Buddhism, specifically the notion that the inherent nature of sentient...

Emphasizing compassion and de-emphasizing trying to control. Compassion with the impulse to try to control. Being careful without trying to control. Impartiality towards the outcome; for example, shooting basketballs at the hoop... The talk focuses on emphasizing compassion and de-emphasizing control, arguing for impartiality and open-heartedness as essential qualities in cultivating liberating compassion. By highlighting practices such as sitting in...

A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community   The talk elaborates on the Ten Practices of Great Compassion, as delineated by a significant bodhisattva in a sutra. These practices aim to cultivate and uphold great compassion, equating this to the realization and work of all...