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Attuning to the True Body of Buddha 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... Intimacy, Karma, Consciousness |
Nov 23 2024 No Abode Hermitage Online |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Twelve - The Aspiration for Buddhahood Arising Due to Pure Faith The talk explores the concept of offering teachings without pontification, focusing on "The Flower Adornment Scripture" — specifically Book Twelve and the aspiration for Buddhahood through pure faith. The discussion emphasizes... Consciousness, Delusion, Hate |
Nov 09 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Twelve - This Sentient Being and Faith in the Triple Treasure 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... Bowing, Bodhisattva Way, Daily Life |
Oct 26 2024 No Abode Hermitage Online |
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Continuous Practice in the Midst of Transition - Part One 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... |
Oct 12 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Continuous Practice in the Midst of Transition - Part Two The No Abode Dharma Talk emphasizes the Zen teaching of "when exhausted, rest," based on a translation from Chinese, highlighting direct and immediate action as central to Zen practice. The discussion incorporates the Great... Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts, Attachment |
Oct 12 2024 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Eleven - Purifying Practice The talk focuses on the chapter "Purifying Practice" from Book Eleven of the Flower Adornment Scripture (also known as the Avatamsaka Sutra). The discussion explores how one's actions—physical, verbal, and... Freedom, Daily Life, Peace |
Sep 28 2024 No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Ten - A Bodhisattva Continuously Asks for Clarification The talk examines the themes from chapters 9 and 10 of the Avatamsaka Sutra, with a focus on Manjushri's profound questioning to other bodhisattvas about awakening and compassion. The discussion centers around the... |
Sep 14 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Ten - A Bodhisattva Continuously Asks for Clarification 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... Priest, Describe, Happiness |
Sep 14 2024 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Ten - A Bodhisattva Asks for Clarification 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... Consciousness, Karma, Gratitude |
Aug 31 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage Online |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Nine - Radiant Awakening The talk discusses verses from the Flower Adornment Scripture, specifically Book Nine, focusing on the teachings of Dogen and the concept of Radiant Awakening. The text, titled "Radiant Awakening" or "Awakening by... Duality, Attachment, Doubt |
Aug 10 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Eight - The Four Truths of the Sages The talk focuses on the exploration of the Flower Adornment Scripture, specifically Book Eight that discusses the "Four Holy Truths" or "Four Truths of the Sages." These truths are seen as fundamental... Consciousness, Four Noble Truths, Bodhidharma |
Jul 13 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Like Finding a Bright Pearl in a Pile of Dung 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... Precepts, Consciousness, Bodhisattva Precepts |
Jul 13 2024 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Seven - Names of Buddha - Part One 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... Blue Cliff Record, Book of Serenity, Hindrances |
Jun 15 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Seven - Names of Buddha - Part Two The talk addresses various aspects of understanding, compassion, and practice in the Buddhist tradition. It delves into the interpretation of sutras, particularly the language used in vows, discussing potential misinterpretations... Renunciation, Soto Zen, Priest |
Jun 15 2024 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Fulfilling the Adornments of Great Awakening 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... Lotus Sutra, Precepts, Attachment |
May 25 2024 No Abode Hermitage |
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The Flower Adornment Scripture - Book Seven - Names of Buddha The talk emphasizes the significance of maintaining the Buddha Dharma for achieving universal awakening, freedom, and peace. For the past ten months, the group has been meditating on "The Flower Adornment Scripture,"... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Mazu, Dragon's Cave, Dragons, Birth-and-Death,... |
May 11 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Introduction to the Flower Adornment Scripture Meditations for Online Assemblies 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... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Vairochana Buddha, Sanctuary... |
Apr 27 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Cherry Blossom Bodhisattvas The talk explores the profound teachings of the cherry blossoms in Japan, highlighting their symbolic representation of beauty, impermanence, and the interconnectedness of all life. As witnessed during a spring visit, the cherry... Japan, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Precepts, Precepts, Daily Life, Bodhisattva... |
Apr 13 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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What Is Your Art Form? 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... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Genjokoan, Evil, true dharma, Soto Zen... |
Mar 09 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Pivoting of Finite and Infinite The talk explores the concepts of reality, perception, suffering, and the relational dynamics between finite and infinite experiences. Central points include a discussion on acknowledging and valuing both finite and infinite... Suffering, resistance, War, Renunciation |
Mar 09 2024 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Interplay of the Flower Adornment Scripture and the Book of Serenity 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... Suffering, Flower Adornment Sutra, Avatamsaka Sutra, Attachment |
Feb 10 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Embracing and Sustaining All Beings in the Midst of Climate Crisis A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community.
The talk focuses on engaging with the concept of climate change from a spiritual perspective, emphasizing the Buddhist precept of embracing and sustaining all beings. The speaker discusses how facing difficult realities, like... Enthusiasm, Peace, Patience |
Dec 02 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Embracing and Sustaining All Beings in the Midst of Climate Crisis 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... Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Evil |
Dec 02 2023 No Abode Hermitage |
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Sitting in the Presence of Buddha A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community.
The Dharma talk unfolds around the theme of the "Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the samadhi of the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, exploring the profound relationship between Bodhisattva practices, the vows taken, and... Lay Ordination, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Ceremony,... |
Nov 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Sitting in the Presence of Buddha 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... Mindfulness, Birth-and-Death, resistance, Consciousness |
Nov 04 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Going Deeper into our Bodhisattva Samadhi A talk given to the No Abode Community on October 7th, 2023
The discusion elaborates on the practice of "Bodhisattva Samadhi" through regular sitting meditation, exploring its transformative potential by both daily routine and profound spiritual engagement. The practice... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Bodhisattva Vow, Precious... |
Oct 07 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Giving and Receiving Dharma in Samadhi 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... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature... |
Oct 07 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Continued Exploration of the Bodhisattva's Samadhi A talk given to the No Abode Community on September 9th, 2023. Begins with a brief overview of Books One and Two. In Book Three,
The lecture focuses on the third book of the Buddha Flower Adornment Scripture, exploring themes around awakened presence, the myriad expressions of Samadhi (deep concentrated state), and the inclusiveness of the Bodhisattva'... Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Zazen, Priest, Evil, Posture... |
Sep 09 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Entering the Samadhi of Buddha’s Radiance 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,... Flower Adornment Sutra, Avatamsaka Sutra, Katagiri Roshi, Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara Zen Mountain... |
Aug 12 2023 No Abode Hermitage |
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Another Few Little Steps Into The Flower Treasury Array Of Oceans Of Worlds A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community
In a Dharma talk delivered by Tenshin Roshi to the No Abode community, the focus is placed on the teachings of the Flower Adornment Scripture, exploring its implications for Zen practice and integration into everyday life. This... Enlightenment, Buddha, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Evil, Lotus Sutra, Precious... |
Jul 15 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Introducing Flower Adornment Book Two 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... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Koun Ejô, Bodhisattva Way, Gratitude, Darkness and... |
Jul 15 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Commencement Ceremony for Exploring the Great Flower Adornment Scripture A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community opening study of the Avatamsaka Sutra.
The talk focuses on the exploration of the Avatamsaka Sutra, also known as the Flower Adornment Scripture, emphasizing its significant but underexplored role in Zen Buddhism. The speaker recounts the influences and personal... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Hongzhi, Book of Serenity,... |
Jun 24 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Studying the Flower Adornment Scripture Together 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.... Martin Luther King, Torei Zenji, Avatamsaka Sutra, Non-violence, Bowing, Anger, Religion,... |
Jun 24 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Just Sitting A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community
In a lecture within the No Abode community, the core practice of 'just sitting' is expounded, drawing from teachings by Suzuki Roshi. 'Just sitting' is presented not only as a physical act but as an all-pervading... Suzuki Roshi, Suffering, Karma, Confession-and-Repentance, Karmic Consciousness, Repentance,... |
May 06 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Just Sitting 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... Karma, Buddha, Emotions, Anger, confusion, Observe, Enemies |
May 06 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Liberation Through Intimacy A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community
The talk focuses on reinterpreting the four universal Bodhisattva vows, emphasizing intimacy over elimination of afflictions. Several key themes are explored:
- Shifting from a traditional understanding of the vows to approach... Bodhisattva Vow, Ceremony, afflictions, Hate, Attachment, Greed |
Apr 01 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Nobody's Perfect, and There Is Perfection 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... Manjushri, Fayan, Suzuki Roshi, self-improvement, bodhi, Faith, Breath, Zendo, Tassajara Zen... |
Mar 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Aspiration, Vow and Giving Up the Impulse to Control What is most important? Aspirations and vows. Karmic habits distract us from what is most important, from hearing the true dharma. Fundamentally we are the intimacy of all things. Intimacy is not trying to get anything.... The talk, titled "Aspiration, Vow and Giving Up the Impulse to Control," delivered at No Abode Hermitage, explores the relationship between karmic tendencies, the yearning to control, and spiritual aspirations. The... Aspiration, Vow, Karma, Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Gain-and-Loss, Confession-and-Repentance, One... |
Feb 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Compassion with the Controlling Impulse 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... -
Compassion, control, non-grasping, Lovingkindness, Avalokiteshvara, Avalokiteshvara,... |
Feb 04 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Zazen of the Buddhas' Is Great Compassion The zazen of the buddhas is great compassion.The most common type of compassion is compassion towards suffering as it appears to us. It sees living beings and their suffering as independently existing beings and wishes them... -
Compassion, Han, Pukkasati, Birth-and-Death, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period, Intimacy,... |
Dec 10 2022 No Abode Hermitage |
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All Buddhas, Great Compassion A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Great compassion, Samantabhadra, true dharma, Intimacy, Harmonizing |
Nov 05 2022 AM Zoom |
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The Buddha Way is a Conversation. Dogenzenji's vow and the practice confession and repentance. Confession and repentenance includes both social and solitary aspects of practice. "The Snowman" poem by Wallace Stevens, the "mind... -
Dogen, Confession-and-Repentance, Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Evil, Repentance, Attachment... |
Sep 03 2022 Zoom |
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What is a Zen Practitioner? A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Enlightened Activity, Consciousness, War, Bodhisattva Precepts |
Jul 09 2022 No Abode Hermitage |
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Finding One's Place Is The Fundamental Point A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
The discussion centers on the practice of "finding one's place" in the present moment, which is envisioned as a way to realize and actualize the entire universe. This practice reflects the bodhisattva mind, which abides in... Genjokoan, Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Bowing |
May 14 2022 No Abode Hermitage |
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Freedom from Delusion through studying Delusion A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
The talk emphasizes the importance of understanding and observing one's karmic consciousness to achieve liberation and benefit all beings. The discussion is steeped in Buddhist teachings and draws heavily on the works of... Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Karmic Consciousness, Suzuki Roshi, Ordination, Consciousness,... |
Apr 09 2022 Zoom |
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Serving All Buddhas with No Expectation of Gain A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
The talk emphasizes the concept of serving all Buddhas without any expectation of gain. This principle is illustrated through several references from Buddhist texts, personal anecdotes, and analogies.
Central references and... Lotus Sutra, Jataka Stories, Avalokiteshvara, Duality, War |
Mar 12 2022 Zoom |
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Settle Down Right Here: Direct Realization A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Lotus Sutra, Great compassion, Intensive, Intimacy, realization |
Feb 12 2022 Zoom |
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Bodhisattva Awakening Is Metaphysical A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Bodhisattva Way, Daily Life, Bodhisattva Way, Consciousness... |
Dec 11 2021 Zoom |
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The Science of Compassion A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
The talk explores the intricate relationship between compassion, consciousness, and karma in the context of Buddhist practice. It emphasizes the importance of studying one's own body and mind as an essential activity for... Enlightenment, Compassion, Karmic Consciousness, Yangshan, Non-thinking, Consciousness, Karma... |
Nov 13 2021 Zoom |
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Confessing Our Ignorance To Practice Compassion A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
The talk emphasizes a continuous practice of compassion, self-examination, and the admission of ignorance. It suggests that realizing one’s ignorance can lead to deeper research and exploration of life and suffering. There is a... Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Great compassion, Fayan, confusion, Lotus Sutra, Letting Go, Sangha... |
Oct 02 2021 Zoom |