Nirvana Talks

Nirvāṇa ( neer-VAH-nə, -⁠VAN-ə, nur-; Sanskrit: निर्वाण nirvāṇa [nɪrʋaːɳɐ]; Pali: nibbāna; Prakrit: ṇivvāṇa; literally, "blown out", as in an oil lamp) is a concept in Indian religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism) that represents the ultimate state of soteriological release, the liberation from duḥkha, suffering, and saṃsāra, the cycle of birth and rebirth.

In Indian religions, nirvana is synonymous with moksha and mukti. All Indian religions assert it to be a state of perfect quietude, freedom, highest happiness as well as the liberation from attachment and worldly suffering and the ending of samsara, the round of existence. However, non-Buddhist and Buddhist traditions describe these terms for liberation differently. In Hindu philosophy, it is the union of or the realization of the identity of Atman with Brahman, depending on the Hindu tradition. In Jainism, nirvana is also the soteriological goal, representing the release of a soul from karmic bondage and samsara. In the Buddhist context, nirvana refers to the abandonment of the 10 fetters, marking the end of rebirth by stilling the fires that keep the process of rebirth going.

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Ten Vows, Ten Practices, and Ten Cakes

Discrimination, Nirvana, Practice Period, Blue Cliff Record, Letting Go, Right Effort...
Mar 07 2020
AM
No Abode Hermitage

Buddha Has Reasons For Teaching Non-Self And Buddha Has Reasons For Teaching Self

Addiction, Nirvana Sutra, Impermanence, Religion, Nirvana, Letting Go, practicing...
Feb 01 2020
AM
No Abode Hermitage

The Buddha's Practice Of Arranging Shoes

Non-attachment, Attachment, confusion, Nirvana, Subject-and-Object, Dragons,...
Dec 14 2019
No Abode Hermitage

More Poverty And Nobility

Discrimination, Lotus Sutra, Non-discrimination, Cultivation, Nirvana
Jun 08 2019
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Buddha Activity

The work of buddhas — buddha activity — is realizing intimacy and liberation in conversation together with all beings. In this series of meetings we will contemplate what it is to fully engage with...

YRB-2019-Spring, Karmic Consciousness, Silence, Intimacy, Ego, Nirvana, Teacher-and-...
Apr 16 2019
7/7
The Yoga Room

What Is Most Important For You In This Life

We are all creating the space together for people to have profound experience in zazen. Kind and unkind thoughts are opportunities to express the Buddha mind. Compassion towards wholesome and...

Compassion, Buddha Mind, Mill Valley, Gratitude, Repentance, Enemies, Nirvana,...
Feb 02 2019
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Exploring Consciousness and Realizing Wisdom

Exploring consciousness with the aid of Buddha's teachings is a path to discovering and realizing deep, liberating Wisdom. Consciousness may be experienced as confining and confusing; at the same...

Consciousness, Nirvana, Addiction,
Mar 23 2014
6
No Abode Hermitage

Fayan's Hair's Breadth 

Fayan’s Hairsbreadth
No Abode 5/17/13 PM
( On Looking for Results in the Visible World. 30 Min)

Nirvana, Balance, Samsara, Separation, Perfect Wisdom, Lotus Sutra, Intimacy,...
May 17 2013
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

The Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect Wisdom 

The Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect Wisdom
Tenshin Reb Anderson

March 2, 2013 PM
No Abode

Perfect Wisdom, Bodhisattva Vow, Transmission, Bodhisattva Precepts, Mandala, Enemies...
Mar 02 2013
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

The Bodhisattva's Mind of No Abode 

The Bodhisattva’s Mind of No Abode
Tenshin Reb Anderson
No Abode, Sept 1, 2012 PM

Religion, Four Noble Truths, Zendo, Attachment, Chanting, Don't Know Mind,...
Sep 01 2012
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

When Dharma fills Body and Mind 

When Dharma Fills Body and Mind
Tenshin Reb Anderson
No Abode, July 14, 2012 MORNING

Nirvana, Teacher-and-Student, Religion, Lineage, Non-violence, Culture, Passions,...
Jul 13 2012
Morning
No Abode Hermitage

The Room, the Seat, and the Robe 

Lotus Sutra, true dharma, Nirvana
Apr 14 2012
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

Embracing Enlightenment I 

Karmic Consciousness, Heart Sutra, Nirvana, unconscious process, Mahayana, Separation...
Jun 11 2011
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

The Basic Practice of Stillness and Silence 

Silence, Impermanence, Attachment, Manjushri, lecture, Bodhidharma, American, Evil,...
Feb 12 2011
No Abode Hermitage

The Definitive Instructions on the Deeds of the Enlightened, Part I 

Tenshin Reb Anderson
Samdhinirmonchana Sutra (Part XIV),
Chapter Ten, Afternoon Dharma Talk
No Abode Saturday October 15, 2010, P.M.

Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Manjushri, Book of Serenity, Bodhisattva Vow, Sanctuary,...
Oct 16 2010
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

The Unique Breeze of Reality and the Wondrous Function of Non-Dual Wisdom 

Bodhisattva Precepts, Fifth Precept, Patience, Koan, Separation, Buddha Mind, Evil,...
Aug 14 2010
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

The Mind of Enlightenment 

Nirvana, Bodhisattva Vow, Balance, Attachment, Observe, Enthusiasm, Desire, Politics...
Jul 15 2010
The Yoga Room

On the Eve of Going for Refuge in the Triple Treasure 

Confession-and-Repentance, Commitment, Repentance, Nirvana, Separation, Complete...
Apr 17 2010
Morning
No Abode Hermitage

On Enlightenment and Delusion 

Silence, Funeral, Ego, Separation, Nirvana, Letting Go, resistance, Obstacles, War,...
Nov 12 2009
The Yoga Room

On Enlightenment and Delusion 

Silence, Daily Life, Nirvana, zen meditation, Balance, Transmission, Patience...
Nov 05 2009
The Yoga Room

Causation within the Wondrous Dharma Flower 

Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Lotus Sutra, Evil, Impermanence
Oct 17 2009
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

Meditation on Pride 

Samdhinirmochana Sutra
Chapter Four, Afternoon
No Abode 8/15/09 PM

Silence, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Doubt, Tassajara, Suzuki Roshi, Separation,...
Aug 08 2009
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

The Ultimate transcends Difference and Unity

Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 3, part 1

Tenshin Reb Anderson
Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part VI),
Chapter Three, Morning Dharma Talk
Saturday June 14, 2009, A.M....

Nirvana, Fox, Lineage, Soto Zen, Japan, Oneness, Samsara, Bowing, Interview, soto...
Jun 13 2009
Morning
No Abode Hermitage

The Ultimate Transcends All Argumentation

Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 2

Chapter Two, Morning
No Abode 5/23/09 AM
Trans: Karen Mueller

Non-violence, Nirvana, Bodhisattva Way, Doubt, Anger, Desire, War, Hindrances,...
May 23 2009
Morning
No Abode Hermitage

Causation and Non-Self 

causation, Faith, Four Noble Truths, Two Truths, Aspects of Practice, Attachment,...
Mar 19 2009
The Yoga Room

Buddha Sitting as Us; Us Sitting as Buddha 

Birth-and-Death, Lotus Sutra, War, Mindfulness, American, Samsara, Practice Period,...
Oct 18 2008
Afternoon
No Abode Hermitage

Current Heightened Awareness of Fear 

Samsara, Greed, Fox, Mindfulness, Nirvana, War, Attachment, Commitment, Desire,...
Sep 20 2008
Morning
No Abode Hermitage

Entering and Embodying Truth 

Teacher-and-Student, War, Evil, Dependent Origination, American, Commitment, Nirvana...
Aug 12 2008
The Yoga Room

How Can I Help Beings Enter? 

Nirvana, Birth-and-Death, Gratitude, Lotus Sutra, Desire, Attachment, Bodhisattva Vow...
May 10 2008
Morning
No Abode Hermitage

2008.05.01-MZMC-pm

true dharma, Bodhisattva Vow, Soto Zen, Bodhisattva Precepts, Desire, Commitment,...
May 01 2008
Minnesota Zen Center

About the Lotus Sutra 

Lotus Sutra, true dharma, Bodhisattva Vow, Perfect Wisdom, zen meditation, Nirvana,...
Apr 19 2008
No Abode Hermitage

Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva Vow

During this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and...

Nirvana, Bodhisattva Vow, resistance, Faith, Buddha Nature, difficulty
Aug 14 2007
The Yoga Room

Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva Vow

During this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and...

zen meditation, Obstacles, Lotus Sutra, Bodhisattva Vow, Soto Zen, Confession-and-...
Aug 07 2007
The Yoga Room

Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva Vow

During this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and...

Nirvana, Bodhisattva Vow, Harmonizing, Lotus Sutra, zen meditation, true dharma, Bell...
Jul 17 2007
The Yoga Room

Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva Vow

During this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and...

Birth-and-Death, Bodhisattva Vow, Samsara, Nirvana, Attachment, zen meditation,...
Jul 10 2007
The Yoga Room