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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-03952 The Room, the Seat and the RobeNo Abode 4/14/12 The talk explores the Zen concept of entering the "Room of the Buddha," "wearing the robe," and "sitting on the seat." These symbolize embodying compassion, gentleness, and the realization of the emptiness of all phenomena. The... *Lotus Sutra, Compassion, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 14 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage
The Room, the Seat, and the Robe Serial: RA-03953 The talk centers on a dialogue between Zen Master Yangshan and a monk, illustrating the concept that all perceived phenomena are manifestations of the mind. Yangshan guides the monk through a transformative practice to recognize... *Lotus Sutra, Hate*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 14 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage
Zen Beyond Enlightenment: Practice Presence Serial: RA-03951 The talk elaborates on the concept of Zen meditation as a holistic process that encompasses the continuous cycle of practice, enlightenment, and the intrinsic practice of living in stillness and silence for the welfare of all... *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 The talk centers on the themes of aspiration, generosity, and ethics within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of "warming up" through repeated engagement with aspiration as a pathway to enlightenment. The... *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 The talk discusses the essential role of aspiration in Zen practice, likening it to a seed in the process of awakening, emphasizing Zen meditation as a vehicle to buddhahood. The necessity of maintaining aspiration through... *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
Flower Wisdom: Practicing Presence Together Serial: RA-03944 The talk explores the Zen Buddhist theme of realizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the practice of presence to encounter the true Dharma. Central to the discussion is the Zen story of the Buddha twirling a flower and... *Lay, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 10 2012 Morning
Embracing Impermanence, Cultivating Compassion Serial: RA-03945 The talk explores the central Buddhist teaching that human suffering emerges from grasping experiences, which are inherently impermanent and insubstantial, a misconception arising from a failure to understand the true nature of... *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 The talk explores the metaphorical relationship between the seed and fruit in the context of enlightenment, centering around the cultivation of aspiration as the driving force behind attaining true awakening, or buddhahood. This... *Karmic Consciousness, Yoga, Sambhogakaya*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 08 2012 1 The Yoga Room
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
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
Path to Enlightenment Through Ethical Practice Serial: RA-03939 The talk revolves around the practice of bodhisattva ethics, specifically focusing on the integral role of training in realizing the aspiration for Buddhahood for the benefit of all beings. Emphasizing the importance of the... *Precepts, Desire, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2012 Morning
Journey Through Zen's Ethical Precepts Serial: RA-03940 The talk elaborates on the concept of Threefold Bodhisattva Precepts and their embedded Four Aspects of Practice, referencing the works of Asanga and his teachings transmitted from the future Buddha, Maitreya. The discussion... *Practice, Precepts, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2012 Afternoon
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
Performing Enlightenment Through Presence Serial: RA-03934 The talk emphasizes the central concern of the Buddha way with the suffering and welfare of all living beings, proposing that authentic enlightenment involves a practice deeply rooted in bodhisattva ethics—restraint, engaging in... *Enlightenment, Meditation, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2012
Selflessness: Transforming Consciousness through Giving Serial: RA-03932 The talk primarily examines the concepts of selflessness and giving in Zen practice, contrasting the aspirations of Arhats and Bodhisattvas. It delves into the transformation of consciousness, specifically the alaya-vijnana (... *Storehouse Consciousness, Karma, Karmic Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 19 2012
Ethics of Presence in Buddhism Serial: RA-03930 The talk discusses the interpretation of the first of the three pure precepts in Buddhism as a precept of presence, focusing on the ethics of presence and restraint of outflows, as exemplified by the Buddha's practice upon... *Precepts, Emotions, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 17 2012
Upright Presence: Compassionate Engagement Awakens Serial: RA-03928 The talk explores the concept of being "upright" and present while engaging in giving and receiving, emphasizing that all interactions, including criticism, can be seen as gifts when experienced authentically. The discussion... *Precepts, Offering, Aspects of Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 2012
Pathway to Enlightened Presence Serial: RA-03929 The talk explores the aspiration for enlightenment and its role in Zen practice, emphasizing the cultivation of the mind of enlightenment, or bodhicitta, for the benefit of all beings. It discusses the path of the bodhisattva,... *Precepts, Liberation, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 2012
Bodhisattva Path: Embracing Paradox and Service Serial: RA-03927 The talk focuses on the teachings from chapter 6 of the Mahayana Samgraha by Asanga, exploring the profundity and extensiveness of bodhisattva ethics, and their distinctive characteristics compared to individual liberation ethics... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Liberation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 13 2012
Restraint: The Zen Path to Liberation Serial: RA-03926 This talk examines the concept of restraint in Zen practice, particularly through the lens of bodhisattva ethics and the influence of external vs. internal perceptions on afflictive emotions. Emphasizing Maitreya Buddha’s... *Precepts, Ceremony, Zendo*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 11 2012
Reality as the Great Vehicle Serial: RA-03925 This talk explores the concept of bodhisattva precepts, focusing on the idea that reality itself is synonymous with the Great Vehicle (Mahayana) in Zen Buddhism. It delves into historical teachings, particularly Asanga's... *Precepts, Consciousness, Addiction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 10 2012
Desire's Path to Compassionate Presence Serial: RA-03923 The talk explores the complex notions of desire and attachment within Buddhist philosophy, examining how wholesome desires facilitate enlightenment and contrasting them with unwholesome desires linked to attachment. It discusses... *Love, Attachment, Desire*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2012
Aspiring Through Compassionate Zen Practice Serial: RA-03924 The talk centers on the theme of aspiration and the practice of Zen as it pertains to becoming a bodhisattva — a being aspiring for Buddhahood to liberate others. It discusses the critical role of compassion and ethics in Zen... *Concentration, Precepts, Perfect Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2012
Aspiration and Awakening in Zen Serial: RA-03921 The talk examines the concept of aspiration in Zen practice, particularly focusing on the metaphor of 'cleaning house' as a means to prepare oneself for enlightenment, aligning personal well-being with spiritual practice. The... *Concentration, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Bodhisattva Way*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 02 2012 Morning
Householder Bodhisattvas, What is Your Aspiration for this New Year? Serial: RA-03922 The talk centers on the balance between lofty aspirations and practical commitments within the context of Zen Buddhist practice, emphasizing the importance of setting achievable training goals while maintaining high aspirations... *Practice, Time, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 02 2012 Afternoon
Awakening Through Bodhisattva Ethics Serial: RA-04023 The talk explores the concept of bodhisattvas as beings committed to the welfare of all living beings, using this framework to discuss the ethical training necessary to support this aspiration. Emphasis is placed on three pure... *Practice, Wisdom, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2012
Transforming Habits into Compassion Serial: RA-04024 The talk explores the application of enlightenment practices to liberate delusion from its perceived separation from enlightenment. It discusses the balanced approach bodhisattvas must maintain to avoid excessive or insufficient... *Practice, Precepts, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2012
Generosity Transforms Ethics and Patience Serial: RA-04025 The talk focuses on ethical Zen training, particularly emphasizing the practices of giving, ethics, and patience. Initially, the discussion highlights the precept of restraint to overcome natural tendencies of self-concern and... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2012
Zen Journey: Enthusiasm Fuels Aspiration Serial: RA-04026 The talk focuses on the fourth main category of Zen practices within the six-fold precept system, particularly discussing how enthusiasm, or heroic effort, interplays with aspiration. Emphasis is placed on understanding the... *Concentration, Evil, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2012
Embracing Ungraspable Wisdom Together Serial: RA-04027 The talk centers on the exploration of wisdom and practice within Zen philosophy, placing emphasis on the ungraspable nature of wisdom and other practices. It discusses the acceptance of limitations, the role of wisdom as... *Practice, Wisdom, Generosity*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2012
Compassion First: Path to Wisdom Serial: RA-04028 The talk focuses on the integration of compassion and wisdom in ethical training for realizing authentic awakening and benefiting the world. Emphasis is placed on employing compassion practices as a foundation for wisdom... *Pain, Wisdom, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2012
Releasing Clinging: Pathway to Compassion Serial: RA-03920 The talk discusses the Buddhist concept of anatman (no-self) and its implications for understanding clinging and separateness. It explores how grasping external realities leads to suffering, suggesting that compassion and release... *Delusion, Separation, Generosity*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 18 2011
Cloud Bait and Moon Hooks Serial: RA-03918 The talk explores the concept of transmission beyond verbal teachings in Zen philosophy, emphasizing that true understanding arises from engaging with the source of words rather than the words themselves. The dialogue references... *Transmission, Manjushri, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 17 2011 Morning
Transcending Form Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-03919 The talk explores the concept of "formlessness of the form" within Zen practice, emphasizing disciplined engagement with forms to transcend their perceived limitations. This process involves attentive and compassionate... *Concentration, Delusion, Addiction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 17 2011 Afternoon
Creative Chaos: A Bodhisattva's Path Serial: RA-03917 The talk explores the themes of creativity and freedom from a bodhisattva's perspective, emphasizing that compassion is practiced amidst turbulent and challenging circumstances. This discussion uses several metaphorical stories,... *Dharma Transmission, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2011
Oneness through Zen Playfulness Serial: RA-03916 The talk explores the themes of interconnectedness and the misconception of separateness in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes the teachings of Linji, particularly the notion that the Buddha, as a concept external to... *Suzuki Roshi, difficulty, Sesshin*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 11 2011
Awaken Through Experiential Zen Journeys Serial: RA-03915 The talk explores Zen teachings through historical anecdotes, particularly the interactions between Zen masters Hui Neng, Nanyue, Matsu, Yaoshan, and their disciples. It emphasizes the misconception of seeking external validation... *Letting Go, Ceremony, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 2011
Beyond Words: Zen's Silent Path Serial: RA-03914 The talk delves into Zen teachings emphasizing the transcendence of verbal instruction to grasp the ultimate source. The narrative of Lu Pu serves as a vehicle to explore the paradoxical path of comprehension and enlightenment,... *Intention, Effort*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 09 2011
Zen's Journey: Effortless Enlightenment Path Serial: RA-03912 The talk explores the concept of "non-thinking" and "just sitting" within Zen practice, referencing the teachings of Master Yaoshan and contrasting the Zen practice of sitting and the conceptual challenges surrounding the non-... *Intention, Hindrances, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 08 2011
Playful Compassion, Boundless Creativity Serial: RA-03913 The talk explores the concepts of creativity and freedom through the lens of the Bodhisattva's practices, focusing on the interconnectedness of compassionate, playful engagement with one's experiences as means to alleviate... *Concentration, Fox*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 08 2011
Wisdom and Compassion in Zen Harmony Serial: RA-03911 The talk focuses on the interplay between wisdom and compassion in the Zen tradition, emphasizing that true understanding of the Buddha Way encompasses both. It explores various Zen teachings and anecdotes illustrating how wisdom... *Compassion, Buddha, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 07 2011

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