Perfect Wisdom Talks

Prajñāpāramitā (Sanskrit: प्रज्ञापारमिता) means "the Perfection of Wisdom" or "Transcendental Knowledge" in Mahāyāna and Theravāda Buddhism. Prajñāpāramitā refers to a perfected way of seeing the nature of reality, as well as to a particular body of Mahāyāna scriptures (sūtras) which discusses this wisdom. It also refers to the female deity Prajñāpāramitā Devi, a personification of wisdom also known as the "Great Mother" (Tibetan: Yum Chenmo).
The word Prajñāpāramitā combines the Sanskrit words prajñā "wisdom" (or "knowledge") with pāramitā "perfection" or "transcendent". Prajñāpāramitā is a central concept in Mahāyāna Buddhism and is generally associated with ideas such as emptiness (śūnyatā), 'lack of svabhāva' (essence), the illusory (māyā) nature of things, how all phenomena are characterized by "non-arising" (anutpāda, i.e. unborn) and the madhyamaka thought of Nāgārjuna. Its practice and understanding are taken to be indispensable elements of the Bodhisattva path.
According to Edward Conze, the Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras are "a collection of about forty texts ... composed somewhere on the Indian subcontinent between approximately 100 BC and AD 600." Some Prajnāpāramitā sūtras are thought to be among the earliest Mahāyāna sūtras.
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The Non-Duality of Silence and Language Silence, Transmission, Perfect Wisdom, Non-duality, Balance, Duality, Observe, Heart... |
Nov 23 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Conversation about Principle and Phenomena Heart Sutra, Perfect Wisdom, resistance, confusion, Letting Go, Don't Know Mind... |
May 18 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Just This Is: the Avatamsaka Sutra in the Zen Tradition Perfect Wisdom, Discrimination, Buddha Mind, Practice Period, Karmic Consciousness,... |
Apr 13 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Teachings and Meditations On Our True NatureOur true nature is that we fully possess the wisdom and virtues of the buddhas. But because of misconceptions and attachments we do not realize our buddha nature. Therefore, teachings are given to... YRB-2018-Summer, Evil, resistance, Karmic Consciousness, Attachment, practicing... |
Aug 07 2018 7/7 The Yoga Room |
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Prajna Paramita, the Lovely, the HolyNot abiding in anything, including wisdom; helping without the idea of helping; practicing the paramitas without holding on to them; Buddha twirling a flower, Manjushri smiling is transmission in... Perfect Wisdom, Transmission, Concentration, |
Jul 08 2017 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Prajna Paramita, the Lovely, the HolyUngraspable nature of all phenomena; perfect wisdom understands dependent co-arising; non-abiding in any state. Perfect Wisdom, Transmission, Compassion, Dependent Origination, |
Jul 08 2017 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Pivotal Business of Buddha’s HouseLotus Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Faith, Zazen, Perfect Wisdom, Bell, Samadhi |
Jun 11 2016 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Melting the Root of TransgressionConfession-and-Repentance, Buddha Ancestors, Compassion, Confession-and-Repentance,... |
Apr 09 2016 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 1Perfect Wisdom, Precious Mirror, Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra, Compassion, |
Mar 07 2015 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony: Your Mind Is Becoming BuddhaPrecepts, Bodhisattva Vow, Perfect Wisdom, Lotus Sutra, |
Feb 07 2015 No Abode Hermitage |
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Heartbreak Hotel: Karmic ConsciousnessKarmic Consciousness, Perfect Wisdom, Cultivation, |
Jan 03 2015 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Everything Is a Precious MirrorPrecious Mirror, Perfect Wisdom, Suffering, |
Dec 13 2014 No Abode Hermitage |
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From Where Does an Appropriate Response Emerge?Cultivation, Perfect Wisdom, Karmic Consciousness, Perfect Wisdom, cognitive process... |
Sep 12 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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From Where Does an Appropriate Response Emerge?Cultivation, Perfect Wisdom, Cause-and-Effect, Faith, Perfect Wisdom, causation, Fox... |
Sep 12 2014 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Sound of the Valley Stream and the Color of the MountainPerfect Wisdom, non duality, freedom from thinking, perfect intimacy, |
Jul 12 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Clean the Temple and Listen to the Cries of the WorldWork, Monkey Mind, confusion, Letting Go, Bodhisattva Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Dragons... |
Jun 07 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Fayen’s Good FriendshipPerfect Wisdom, Perfect Wisdom, Soto Zen, Daily Life, Bodhidharma, resistance, Heart... |
Jun 07 2014 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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I always think of Hunan in SpringBodhisattva Vow, Koan, Perfection of Wisdom, Perfect Wisdom, japanese, cognitive... |
Apr 12 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Exploring Consciousness and Realizing WisdomExploring 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... Perfect Wisdom, Consciousness, Wisdom, |
Mar 23 2014 8 No Abode Hermitage |
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Exploring Consciousness and Realizing WisdomExploring 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... Perfect Wisdom, Consciousness, |
Mar 22 2014 1 No Abode Hermitage |
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Speakable and Unspeakable Names of Our Zen Family AncestorsPerfect Wisdom, good friendship, This good friendship is the whole of the holy life, Shitou, Matzu, Yaoshan, Da-Wu, Lung-tan, Deshan, Guishan, Xiangyan SFZC lineage, Mind of No Abode ... Kalyana Mitra, Shitou, Mazu, Prajna Paramita, Perfect Wisdom, resistance, Lineage,... |
Mar 01 2014 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Speakable and Unspeakable Names of Our Zen Family Ancestorsgood friendship, Responsibilities of student and responsibilities of teacher, Torei Zenji's Bodhisattva Vow, Face-to-Face Transmission, Shui-feng and Yangtan. Sep-po
Torei Zenji, Kalyana Mitra, Perfect Wisdom, Transmission, Teacher-and-Student,... |
Mar 01 2014 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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The Good Friendship of Shitou, Matsu and YaoshanShitou, Mazu, Yaoshan, Koan, Teacher-and-Student, Perfect Wisdom, Manjushri, Faith,... |
Feb 01 2014 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Honoring Student-Teacher Relationship (Flower Adornment Scripture)Kalyana Mitra, Compassion, New Year, Teacher-and-Student, true dharma, Perfect Wisdom... |
Jan 04 2014 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Liberation from PassionLotus Sutra, Bodhisattva, Passions, Desire, Lotus Sutra, Manjushri, Emotions, Dragons... |
Dec 14 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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The Work of Going Beyond Buddha“Going Beyond Buddha” (partial) Sept 2013 No Abode Perfect Wisdom, Silence, Right Speech, Buddha Ancestors, Don't Know Mind,... |
Sep 21 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Observing the Breathing Body and the Mind of No Abode Perfect Wisdom, Breath, Observe, Mindfulness, Don't Know Mind, Buddha Mind,... |
Aug 10 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Fayan's Hair's BreadthFayan’s Hairsbreadth Nirvana, Balance, Samsara, Separation, Perfect Wisdom, Lotus Sutra, Intimacy,... |
May 17 2013 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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I Have Long Heard of Dragon PondI Have Long Heard of Dragon Pond Perfect Wisdom, Transmission, Dragons, Heart Sutra, Chanting, Observe, Blue Cliff... |
Apr 13 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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I Have Long Heard of Dragon PondI Have Long Heard of Dragon Pond Perfect Wisdom, Dragons, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Mind, Lineage, Enemies, Doubt, Japan... |
Apr 13 2013 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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The Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect WisdomThe Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect Wisdom March 2, 2013 AM Perfect Wisdom, Heart Sutra, Buddha Mind, Greed, Hindrances, Transmission, Enthusiasm... |
Mar 02 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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The Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect WisdomThe Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect Wisdom March 2, 2013 PM Perfect Wisdom, Bodhisattva Vow, Transmission, Bodhisattva Precepts, Mandala, Enemies... |
Mar 02 2013 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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Bodhisattva Precepts Guided by the Teaching of Mind OnlyBodhisattva Precepts Guided by the Teaching of Mind Only Observe, Karmic Consciousness, Confession-and-Repentance, Addiction, Triple Treasure... |
Oct 06 2012 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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Householder Bodhisattvas, What is Your Aspiration for this New Year? New Year, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Perfect Wisdom, Priest, Patience, Lay,... |
Jan 02 2012 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Entry into the nature of the knowable Birth-and-Death, Transmission, Perfect Wisdom, Mahayana, Faith, Manjushri, Gratitude... |
Oct 01 2011 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Paying Respect to the Great Teacher Dragons, Transmission, Perfect Wisdom, Priest, Buddha Ancestors, Bowing, true dharma... |
Nov 06 2010 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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The Definitive Instructions on the Deeds of the Enlightened, Part ITenshin Reb Anderson Manjushri, Birth-and-Death, Perfect Wisdom, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Intimacy... |
Oct 16 2010 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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The Mind of Enlightenment Silence, Lotus Sutra, Subject-and-Object, Ordinary Mind, Two Truths, Don't Know... |
Aug 19 2010 The Yoga Room |
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The Unique Breeze of Reality and the Wondrous Function of Non-Dual Wisdom Faith, Separation, Lotus Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts, Non-duality, Desire, Perfect... |
Aug 14 2010 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Avalokiteshvara's Questions for the BuddhaTenshin Reb Anderson causation, Attachment, Enthusiasm, Duality, Intimacy, Buddha Mind, Perfect Wisdom,... |
Jul 17 2010 No Abode Hermitage |
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Training for the Selfless Heart Patience, Enthusiasm, Attachment, Impermanence, practicing generosity, Samsara,... |
Apr 08 2010 The Yoga Room |
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Training for the Selfless Heart zen meditation, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Perfect Wisdom, Patience, Separation, Fox,... |
Mar 18 2010 The Yoga Room |
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Training for the Selfless Heart Perfect Wisdom, Intimacy, Bodhisattva Vow, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Patience, Letting Go... |
Mar 11 2010 The Yoga Room |
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Continuous Compassion for Karmic Consciousness true dharma, Karmic Consciousness, Perfect Wisdom, Attachment, Silence, Transmission... |
Feb 06 2010 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Revealing the Intention of the BuddhaSamdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 1 resistance, Zazen, Demons, Perfect Wisdom, Suzuki Roshi, War, Culture, Enemies,... |
Mar 21 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Loving All Being and Resistance resistance, Perfect Wisdom, Attachment, Building, Bodhisattva Vow, Suzuki Roshi,... |
Mar 14 2009 No Abode Hermitage |
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Faith that Allows Doubt and the Idea that All Ideas are Contingent and Empty War, American, Doubt, Faith, Bodhisattva Precepts, Letting Go, true dharma, Perfect... |
Dec 13 2008 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Entering and Embodying Truth Soto Zen, Japan, Perfect Wisdom, Bodhisattva Precepts, soto, japanese, Priest, Family... |
Jul 29 2008 The Yoga Room |
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Yunyan Sweeps the Ground Patience, Perfect Wisdom, resistance |
Jul 26 2008 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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Bodhisattva Action is to Remain Unmoved Lotus Sutra, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Manjushri, Perfect Wisdom, Bodhisattva... |
Jun 14 2008 No Abode Hermitage |