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Facing Change and Realizing Peace Serial: RA-03983 - *Freedom, Generosity, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 09 2012
Facing Change and Realizing Peace Serial: RA-03982 The talk focuses on the theme of practicing discipline through commitment to forms, illustrating how such discipline can be harnessed to learn the path of peace and freedom. The speaker discusses using ordinary life situations—... *Practice, Work, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 02 2012
Facing Change and Realizing Peace Serial: RA-03981 - *Addiction, Intimacy, confusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 26 2012
Constructing Liberation Through Compassion Serial: RA-03980 This talk explores the concept of the "Great Vehicle" (Mahayana) as a teaching and social movement aimed at liberating living beings through the realization that all experiences are mental constructions. It emphasizes... *Vow, Freedom, Peace*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 22 2012
Compassionate Constructs in Meditation Practice Serial: RA-03979 The discussion delves into the concept of mental constructs and their role in meditation practice, questioning whether they are beneficial or counterproductive to developing concentration and mindfulness. Emphasis is placed on... *Addiction, Practice, Freedom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 22 2012
Facing Change and Realizing Peace Serial: RA-03978 - *Addiction, Generosity, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 19 2012
When Dharma Fills Body and Mind Serial: RA-03976 - *Nirvana, Religion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 13 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage
When Dharma Fills Body and Mind Serial: RA-03977 - *Desire, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 13 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage
Facing Change and Realizing Peace Serial: RA-03975 - *Addiction, Balance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 12 2012
Freedom Through Ethical Responsibility Serial: RA-03974 The talk explores the concept of "freedom" in relation to bodhisattva practice, emphasizing that true freedom arises from respecting and caring for one’s sense of ethical responsibility toward the welfare of all beings. By... *Karmic Consciousness, Freedom, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 11 2012
Facing Change and Realizing Peace Serial: RA-03973 - *Freedom, Karmic Consciousness, Peace*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 05 2012
Chick and Hen -- Inquiring and Responding Serial: RA-03972 Chick and Hen -- Inquiring and RespondingTenshin Reb AndersonNo Abode, July 1, 2012 Afternoon Karmic consciousness. Living beings live in a story-telling world. That’s where problems occur. Zuigan: “Teacher!”... - *Karmic Consciousness, Zuigan, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 01 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage
Chick and Hen -- Inquiring and Responding Serial: RA-03971 - *Karmic Consciousness, confusion, Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 01 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage
Nirvana: Energetic Happiness and Peace Serial: RA-03969 This talk examines the integration of happiness and peace, proposing that nirvana represents not just the cessation of suffering, but the presence of a stable, energetic happiness. The discussion also addresses existential... *Pain, Happiness, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2012
Zen's Middle Path to Peace Serial: RA-03970 The talk explores the Middle Way in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the balance between self-concern and altruism for achieving peace and happiness. It discusses the philosophical question of whether life is worth living and suggests... *Peace, Vow, Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2012
Compassionate Ethics in Personal Growth Serial: RA-03967 The discussion centers on the intersection of ethics and compassion, emphasizing the importance of aligning ethical conduct with aspirational values. Topics included addressing doubt as a hindrance in practicing compassion and... *Delusion, Doubt, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 06 2012
Perception and Compassion in Zen Serial: RA-03968 The talk explores the themes of compassion and perception within the context of Zen philosophy, using allegorical storytelling to illustrate the concepts. The narrative of an elephant and butterfly serves as a metaphor for... *Wisdom, Generosity, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 06 2012
Compassion Awakens Through Adversity Serial: RA-03966 The talk centers on the Zen parable of Xiang Yan and Guishan, illustrating themes of enlightenment through practice beyond intellectual understanding. It highlights the importance of compassion even toward foolishness, advocating... *Buddha, Practice, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 05 2012 No Abode Hermitage
Embracing Reality Through Non-Grasping Serial: RA-03965 The talk explores the concept of non-grasping as a crucial element of the Buddha way, emphasizing the significance of practicing generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiasm, concentration, and wisdom in aligning with reality. The... *Buddha, Practice, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 05 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage
The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening Serial: RA-03964 - *Wisdom, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 26 2012
Zen Practice in Birth and Death Serial: RA-03962 The talk focuses on the Zen practice of experiencing life and death as inseparable, emphasizing the importance of non-duality in the path of the Buddha way. Three primary ethical practices are discussed: the integration of daily... *Buddha, Practice, true dharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 22 2012 A Mount Madonna Center
Zen Practice in Birth and Death Serial: RA-03963 This talk explores the Zen practice in life and death, emphasizing the teachings of Master Ma and Master Linji during their final moments, and references the transmission of Zen tradition from the sixth ancestor, Dajian Huineng,... *Practice, Buddha, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 22 2012 B Mount Madonna Center
Zen Practice in Birth and Death Serial: RA-03958 The talk focuses on Zen practice concerning birth and death, emphasizing the importance of intimacy with these experiences, which includes not only physical but also emotional suffering. This intimacy equates to nirvana, a state... *Practice, Pain, Peace*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 21 2012 A Mount Madonna Center
Zen Practice in Birth and Death Serial: RA-03960 The talk explores the Zen practice of engaging with birth and death, focusing on the ideas of seeking and grasping as expressions of birth and death, respectively. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and... *Practice, Time, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 21 2012 C Mount Saviour Monastery
Zen Practice in Birth and Death Serial: RA-03959 This talk explores Zen teachings on intimacy with birth and death through the story of Master Ma, particularly focusing on the phrase "Sun Face Buddha, Moon Face Buddha" as a symbol of Zen practice. Examined are the four aspects... *Buddha, Practice, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 21 2012 B Mount Madonna Center
Zen Practice in Birth and Death Serial: RA-03961 The talk revolves around developing intimacy with birth and death through Zen practice. It emphasizes practicing presence, wholesome dharmas including the six bodhisattva training methods, and working for the welfare and... *Nirvana, Intimacy, Samsara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 21 2012 D Mount Madonna Center
en Practice in Birth and Death Serial: RA-03957 The talk centers on the exploration of Zen practice concerning the concepts of birth and death, examining how grasping and seeking are integral to the cycle of samsara, which is characterized by perpetual birth and death. It... *Nirvana, Samsara, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 20 2012 Mount Madonna Center
The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening Serial: RA-03956 - *Precepts, Duality, Oneness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 19 2012
Conscious Service: Beyond Compulsive Caretaking Serial: RA-03954 The talk centers on the concept of addiction to service and the difference between genuine altruism and compulsive caretaking. It explores how perceived externality contributes to stress and delusion, and how cultivating... *Addiction, Delusion, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 15 2012
Walking Between Extremes Serial: RA-03955 The talk explores the concept of the Middle Way in Zen Buddhism, focusing on avoiding the extremes of addiction to sense pleasure and self-mortification. It emphasizes the Buddha's teaching that true liberation arises when one... *Addiction, Right Speech, Intention*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 15 2012
The Room, the Seat, and the Robe Serial: RA-03953 - *Lotus Sutra, Hate*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 14 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Room, the Seat, and the Robe Serial: RA-03952 The Room, the Seat and the RobeNo Abode 4/14/12 - *Lotus Sutra, Compassion, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 14 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage
The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening Serial: RA-03951 - *Precepts, Enlightenment, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 12 2012
The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening Serial: RA-03950 The Seeds and Fruits of True AwakeningApril 5, 2012 at The Yoga RoomPart four of a seven part series based on the Six Paramitas - *Practice, Enlightenment, Yoga*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 05 2012 4 The Yoga Room
The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening Serial: RA-03949 The Seeds and Fruits of True AwakeningMarch 29, 2012 at The Yoga RoomPart three of a seven part series based on the Six Paramitas - *Daily Life, Enlightenment, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 29 2012 3 The Yoga Room
The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening Serial: RA-03948 The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening March 22, 2012 at The Yoga RoomPart two of a seven part series based on the Six Paramitas The talk explores the aspiration for enlightenment with a focus on nurturing this wish through the six perfections, essential practices for Bodhisattvas, which include giving, ethical discipline, patience, courageous effort,... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 22 2012 2 The Yoga Room
Compassionate Engagement Amidst Systemic Violence Serial: RA-03946 The talk explores the pervasive nature of violence and societal participation in it, rooted in economic and systemic structures, and examines how one might engage with violence through a compassionate, non-violent response. It... *Pain, Evil, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 11 2012
Compassionate Awakening Through Witnessing Serial: RA-03947 This talk explores the notion that the wish to benefit all beings, when nurtured, can transform individuals into bodhisattvas—a symbol of awakening and enlightenment. This desire to alleviate suffering not only fosters compassion... *Concentration, Delusion, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 11 2012
A Family Style for Realizing the Oneness of All Families Serial: RA-03944 - *Precepts, Lay*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 10 2012 Morning
A Family Style for Realizing the Oneness of All Families Serial: RA-03945 - *Concentration, Study, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 10 2012 Afternoon
The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening Serial: RA-03943 The Seeds and Fruits of True AwakeningSeries by Tenshin Reb Anderson RoshiMarch 8, 2012 at The Yoga RoomPart one of a seven part series based on the Six Paramitas - *Karmic Consciousness, Yoga, Sambhogakaya*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 08 2012 1 The Yoga Room
Unity in Compassionate Bodhisattva Living Serial: RA-03942 The talk emphasizes interconnectedness and compassionate living through the story of a prince who discovers suffering and seeks enlightenment, ultimately realizing the unity of all beings. It underscores the significance of the... *Ceremony, Bodhisattva, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 05 2012
Presence Over Pursuit in Connection Serial: RA-03941 The talk discusses the concepts of intimacy, attachment, presence, and generosity within the context of personal relationships and business. It examines the idea that striving to achieve intimacy or gain leads to suffering,... *Practice, Anger, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 05 2012
The Four Aspects of Practicing the Threefold Ethics of Bodhisattvas Serial: RA-03940 - *Practice, Precepts, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2012 Afternoon
The Four Aspects of Practicing the Threefold Ethics of Bodhisattvas Serial: RA-03939 - *Precepts, Desire, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2012 Morning
Aspiring Hearts on the Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-03938 The talk focuses on the concept of aspiration within Zen practice, equating it to a profound wish or ambition, and examines its role in the path of a bodhisattva. There is an exploration of the three pure precepts which include... *Precepts, Zazen, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 26 2012
Practicing Zen Restraint Without Gain Serial: RA-03937 The talk explores the bodhisattva precepts, focusing on the precept of restraint and the notion of "grandmotherly mind," a state of practicing without seeking gain. It highlights historical examples from Zen lineage, noting that... *Dogen, Soto Zen, Bodhisattva Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 25 2012
Wholehearted Sitting: Bridging Lay and Monastic Paths Serial: RA-03936 The talk centers on the dual nature of bodhisattva ethics as outlined by Asanga, emphasizing the householder and monastic sides, and their shared practices in formal training, particularly through sitting wholeheartedly without... *Ceremony, Bodhisattva, Lay*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 24 2012
Zen Pathways: Navigating Bodhisattva Ethics Serial: RA-03935 The talk explores the profound and challenging nature of bodhisattva ethics within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of restraining outflows and developing wholesome activity. It references the teachings of... *Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Precepts, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 23 2012
Transforming Consciousness Through Zen Presence Serial: RA-03933 The talk focuses on the principles of presence and transformation of consciousness, particularly through the lens of Zen practice and the impact of past experiences. It emphasizes the importance of being fully present with one's... *Pain, Bodhisattva, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2012

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