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In Chan and Zen Buddhism, dharma transmission is a custom in which a person is established as a "successor in an unbroken lineage of teachers and disciples, a spiritual 'bloodline' (kechimyaku) theoretically traced back to the Buddha himself." The dharma lineage reflects the importance of family-structures in ancient China, and forms a symbolic and ritual recreation of this system for the monastic "family".
In Rinzai-Zen, inka shōmei (印可証明) is ideally "the formal recognition of Zen's deepest realisation", but practically it is being used for the transmission of the "true lineage" of the masters (shike) of the training halls. There are only about fifty to eighty of such inka shōmei-bearers in Japan.
In Sōtō-Zen, dharma transmission is referred to as shiho, and further training is required to become an oshō.
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Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 2Karmic Consciousness, Transmission, Intimacy, Karmic Consciousness, Healing |
Apr 04 2015 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Energetic Intimacy in Zen Dialogue Intimacy, Generosity, Transmission |
Jan 19 2015 |
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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, Kalyana Mitra, Perfect Wisdom, Transmission, Interview, Japan, Gratitude... |
Mar 01 2014 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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Honoring Student-Teacher Relationship - Flower Adornment ScriptureCompassion, New Year, Teacher-and-Student, Perfect Wisdom, Bodhisattva Way, New Year... |
Jan 04 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Honoring Student-Teacher Relationship (Flower Adornment Scripture)Compassion, Consciousness, Transmission, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Faith,... |
Jan 04 2014 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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I Have Long Heard of Dragon PondI Have Long Heard of Dragon Pond Perfect Wisdom, Dragons, Transmission, Chanting, Heart Sutra |
Apr 13 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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I Have Long Heard of Dragon Pond Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Transmission |
Apr 13 2013 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Transcending Wisdom: Path to Enlightenment Perfect Wisdom, Delusion, Transmission |
Mar 07 2013 |
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The Perfection of Wisdom Faith, Heart Sutra, Perfect Wisdom, Transmission |
Mar 07 2013 The Yoga Room |
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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, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Jukai |
Mar 02 2013 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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A Special Transmission Outside the ScripturesA Special Transmission Outside the Scriptures Buddha Mind, Transmission, Samadhi, Dogen |
Feb 02 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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A Special Transmission Outside the Scriptures Buddha Mind, Transmission, Stillness |
Feb 02 2013 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Lotus Flower Blossoms on Each ThoughtA Lotus Flower Blooms on Every Thought Duality, Avalokitesvara, Doubt, Transmission |
Aug 11 2012 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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Cloud Bait and Moon Hooks Transmission, Manjushri, Stillness |
Dec 17 2011 Morning |
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The Boatman Does Not Use a Wooden Goose Manjushri, Silence, Transmission |
Dec 17 2011 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Entry into the nature of the knowable Transmission, Perfect Wisdom, Mahayana |
Oct 01 2011 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Transforming Consciousness for Enlightenment Storehouse Consciousness, Karma, Transmission |
Oct 01 2011 Morning |
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Transforming the Mind of Delusion Balance, cognitive process, Transmission, Sangha |
Jul 28 2011 The Yoga Room |
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Transforming the Mind of Delusion Karmic Consciousness, Samsara, Transmission, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Samadhi... |
Jul 21 2011 The Yoga Room |
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Paying Respect to the Great Teacher Dogen, Dragons, Perfect Wisdom, Transmission |
Nov 06 2010 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Embodied Wisdom: Intimacy in Transmission Practice Period, Transmission |
Oct 26 2010 |
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Continuous Compassion for Karmic Consciousness Karmic Consciousness, Confession-and-Repentance, Repentance, Transmission |
Feb 06 2010 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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Causation and Non-Self Causation, Transmission |
Apr 23 2009 The Yoga Room |
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Leaping Beyond Texts in Crisis Faith, Transmission |
Feb 08 2006 |
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Stories as Paths to Enlightenment Continuous Practice, Transmission, Passions, Renunciation |
Jan 17 2006 |
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Boundless Compassion Beyond Stories Emotions, Transmission, Suzuki Roshi, Intuition, Anger |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Beyond Stories: Embracing Reality Transmission, Culture, Continuous Practice, Attachment |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Embracing Zen: Beyond Emotional Stories Compassion, Transmission, Pain |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Beyond Stories: Embracing Non-Dual Compassion Compassion, Suzuki Roshi, Transmission |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Beyond Stories: Embracing Non-Dual Reality Transmission, Compassion, Emotions |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Faith and Rebellion in Zen Practice New Year, Happiness, Transmission, Patience, Doubt |
Jan 13 2006 |
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Embracing the Ridiculous in Zen difficulty, Happiness, Transmission |
Jan 13 2006 |
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Whispers of Enlightenment Unspoken Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Impermanence, Lineage |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Beyond Words: Unspoken Dharma Transmission Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Impermanence, Lineage |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Transcending Separation Through Conscious Serenity Transmission, Letting Go, Separation, Passions, Religion |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Tranquility Beyond Perceived Boundaries Transmission, New Year, Daily Life, Passions, Letting Go |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Enlightenment Beyond Words Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Crisis Conversations Cultivating Enlightenment Conversation, Dragons, Transmission, Religion, Attachment |
Jan 08 2006 Part 1 |
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Crisis: A Spiritual Turning PointSpiritual life exists in crisis, which can be used as a turning point. To the extent that we recognize that where we sit right now is a turning point, we are able to understand the possibility of... Conversation, Faith, Transmission, Priest, War |
Jan 08 2006 Part 1 Green Gulch Farm |
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Crisis: A Spiritual Turning PointSpiritual life exists in crisis, which can be used as a turning point. To the extent that we recognize that where we sit right now is a turning point, we are able to understand the possibility of... Transmission, Intuition, Emotions, Bell, Continuous Practice |
Jan 08 2006 Part 2 Green Gulch Farm |
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Unified Path: Integrating Meditation Practices Passions, Breath, Samadhi, Three Treasures, Transmission |
Jan 13 2005 |
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NondualitySerial: RA-00427 12/6/04 Tenshin Roshi Sesshin #1 Nonduality All Buddhas and All Beings are one mind Nondual view is that duality and nonduality are nondualDualistic view... Mahayana, Letting Go, Non-duality, Bodhidharma, Enemies, Tassajara, Transmission, Breath,... |
Dec 06 2004 Green Gulch Farm |
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Special Transmission Outside the Teachings, Three Characteristics - Sandhinirmochana Sutra Chapter 6Serial: RA-00173 Same as other talk from same date with less edited beginning Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Transmission, Karma, Passions |
Jan 11 2003 |
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Special Transmission Outside the Teachings, Three Characteristics Sandhinirmochana Sutra Chapter 6Serial: RA-00128 Jan Practice Period Class #2 Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Transmission, Karma, confusion |
Jan 11 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sitting With No ExpectationsSerial: RA-00407 Sunday "Sitting With No Expectations." Hindrances, Daily Life, Transmission, Religion, Enemies |
Dec 15 2002 |
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Mindful Grace in Everyday Actions Intimacy, Non-attachment, Attachment, Addiction, Transmission |
Aug 21 2002 |
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Embracing Everyday Zen Realization Samadhi, Transmission, Continuous Practice, Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra |
Aug 19 2002 |
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Zen's Path: From Bodhidharma to Daoshin Mindfulness, Transmission, Instruction |
Apr 06 1999 |
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Awakening Through Interconnected Truths Samsara, Nirvana, Four Noble Truths, Transmission |
Nov 23 1996 |
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Blissful Union Through Insightful Tranquility Passions, Breath, Samadhi, Three Treasures, Transmission |
Jan 13 1996 |