The No Abode Audio Archive

Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 2 Thomas Cleary translation p547 The talk focuses on the practices and dedications of great enlightening beings as described in Book 25, "Ten Dedications," from "The Flower Adornment Sutra." It emphasizes the dedication of one's actions and virtues to the...

Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 4 Thomas Cleary translation p585 The talk discusses the selfless actions and dedications of great enlightening beings as illustrated in "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly emphasizing the ten dedications described in Book 25, Part 4. These beings open...

Book 25 - Ten Dedications, p 628 Thomas Cleary translation     The talk delves deeply into the dedication practices of great enlightening beings as presented in The Flower Adornment Sutra, specifically focusing on Book 25, Ten Dedications, p. 628, translated by Thomas Cleary. Emphasizing...

Book 25 - Ten Dedications p 665 Thomas Cleary translation     The talk centers on the teachings from "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly focusing on the concept of the "Ten Dedications." The discussion highlights how enlightening beings, empowered by the Buddhas, dedicate their...

Book 26 - The Ten Stages, p 721 Thomas Cleary translation     This talk examines specific stages of spiritual enlightenment as described in "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly Book 26. The third stage focuses on purifying the mind and recognizing the impermanence and unreliability of...

Book 26 - The Ten Stages, p 764 Thomas Cleary translation     The talk discusses the profound insights and stages described in Book 26, Part 4 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the eighth stage, "Immovability" (Acalā) and the advancement to the ninth stage, "Good Mind." It delves...

Book 27 - The Ten Concentrations Thomas Cleary translation     The talk examines the teachings of "Book 27 - The Ten Concentrations" from the Flower Adornment Sutra, utilizing Thomas Cleary's translation. It details the immense spiritual powers and practices of enlightening beings,...

Book 28 The Ten Superknowledges Thomas Cleary translation   The talk focuses on Book 28 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," known as "The Ten Superknowledges." It explores the qualities and abilities of enlightening beings, particularly their superknowledge which allows them to perceive...

Book 30 - The Incalculable Book 31 - Life Span Book 32 - Dwelling Places of Enlightening Beings Thomas Cleary Translation   The discussion delves into the Flower Adornment Sutra, specifically Books 30, 31, and 32, focusing on the theme of "The Incalculable" in Book 30 which explores the concept of incomprehensible numbers and metaphors for...

Book 34 - Ocean of Physical Marks of Ten Bodies of Buddha Thomas Cleary translation     The talk delves into "The Ocean of Physical Marks of the Ten Bodies of Buddha" from "The Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the 97 distinct marks of Buddha, each symbolizing a unique aspect of enlightenment. The discussion...

Book 35 - Qualities of Buddha’s Embellishments and Lights Thomas Cleary Translation The talk delves into Book 35 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, focusing on the transformative power of spiritual luminosity and embellishments as described in the text. It illustrates how the enlightened being Vairocana emanates...

Book 37 - Manifestation of Buddha - part 2 Thomas Cleary translation.   The talk explores the profound teachings of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly focusing on Book 37, detailing the attributes and characteristics of the mind and knowledge of the Buddha. It emphasizes the Buddha's infinite...

    The talk focuses on navigating the climate crisis through Zen teachings, emphasizing the practice of embracing and sustaining all beings, including climate change itself, in the spirit of the Bodhisattva precepts. The discussion...

    The talk explores the meditation practice of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva as outlined in the Flower Adornment Sutra, focusing on the third chapter known as Samantabhadra's Samadhi. It emphasizes the importance of serving the Buddha...

    The talk delves into the exploration and understanding of the Bodhisattva Samadhi, particularly through the lens of the Flower Adornment Sutra and the chapter titled "The Samadhi of the Bodhisattva of Universal Goodness." The...

Begins with a brief overview of Books One and Two.   The talk offers a deep exploration of the Bodhisattva's Samadhi from Book Three of the "Great Extensive Buddha Flower Adornment Scripture." It discusses the concept of samadhi, particularly in relation to the Bodhisattva...

The talk delves into the exploration of the "Flower Adornment Sutra" (Avatamsaka Sutra), emphasizing its profound influence on Zen practice and its teachings on the harmony of differences, non-duality, and the nature of Buddha...

A Dharma talk opening study of the Avatamsaka Sutra.   The talk initiates a collective exploration of the Avatamsaka Sutra, urging attention to its foundational place in Zen-centered Chinese Buddhism, despite its historical neglect in traditional Zen teachings. Emphasizing rigorous...

The talk emphasizes the Zen practice of "just sitting," drawing from Suzuki Roshi's teachings. It explores the challenging concept of intimately engaging with one's experience as a form of practice, where such engagement involves...

The talk explores the concept of achieving liberation through intimacy, particularly emphasizing the Bodhisattva Vows as a framework for intimate engagement with afflictions rather than seeking to eliminate them. There is an...

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...

Serial: RA-04641 The talk examines the interplay between compassion and control, emphasizing that compassion should not be viewed in opposition to control but as a transcendent approach to human impulses, like the desire to control circumstances...

Serial: RA-04639 The talk reflects on the practice of stillness in Zen, inspired by references from Hermann Hesse's "Siddhartha" and Franz Kafka's writings, emphasizing presence and readiness. It discusses the value of ceremonies in expressing...

Serial: RA-04637 This talk explores the Zen practices of confession and repentance, emphasizing both formal and formless approaches. It includes discussions on the relationship between confession and aspects of Zen teaching like the Three...