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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... This talk explores the concept of "great compassion" in Zen practice, emphasizing its existence beyond perceiving beings and suffering as substantial or non-substantial entities. It discusses the role of intimacy in Buddhist... 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
The talk elaborates on the Ten Practices of Great Compassion, as delineated by a significant bodhisattva in a sutra. These practices aim to cultivate and uphold great compassion, equating this to the realization and work of all... 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... The talk emphasizes Dogen's vow and the practice of confession and repentance, highlighting both their social and solitary dimensions as essential practices for Buddhist liberation. The discussion refers to the "mind of winter"... 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
The talk explores the nature of what it means to be a Zen practitioner, emphasizing that a Zen practitioner is not an isolated individual but rather the interaction and "meeting" between beings—characterized as a conversation,... 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
The talk discusses the concept of "Direct Realization" of the Buddha Way, emphasizing that enlightenment must be approached through one's present state rather than attempting to change one's body and mind. The discussion... 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
This talk explores the metaphysical nature of Bodhisattva awakening, emphasizing that it transcends sensory perception and occurs naturally within the context of everyday life. It discusses the spontaneous descent of metaphysical... 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 |
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Meditation on Great Compassion A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
A virtual Dharma talk emphasizes the practice of great compassion, described as the ongoing process of protecting, respecting, caring for, and liberating all living beings. This compassion understands that self and other are the... Great compassion, Right Speech, Paramitas, Intimacy, Separation, Hate |
Aug 28 2021 Zoom |
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Practicing Compassion with Beings in Suffering A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
The talk focuses on the concepts of great loving-kindness and great compassion, exploring the distinctions between immature and mature forms of these states. Immature loving-kindness and compassion see beings as separate, which... Great compassion, Lovingkindness, Happiness, Patience, Fox |
Jul 31 2021 Zoom |
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Compassion Liberates Us From Hindrances The first in-person gathering at No Abode since 2020
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Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Torei Zenji, Hindrances, Obstacles, true dharma, Confession-and-... |
Jul 10 2021 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Three Types of Compassion The first in-person meeting at No Abode since 2020
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Great compassion, Suzuki Roshi, Emotions, difficulty, Vimalakirti |
Jul 10 2021 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Sit Where We Are and Practice Generosity A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Generosity, Face-To-Face Transmission, Evil, Consciousness, Repentance |
Jun 12 2021 Zoom |
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Making Our Life A Gift A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Generosity, Awakening, Wisdom, Enthusiasm, Lotus Sutra, Precepts |
May 08 2021 Zoom |
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The Whole Universe is the One Buddha Vehicle A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Lotus Sutra, Stillness, Respect, Silence, Freedom |
Apr 03 2021 Zoom |
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Confession And Repentance in the Lotus Sutra -
Confession-and-Repentance, Lotus Sutra, Samadhi, Brahma Net Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Daily Life,... |
Mar 06 2021 Zoom |
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Rounding Out Three months of Lotus Sutra Study A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Lotus Sutra, Samadhi, Lotus Sutra, Samadhi, difficulty |
Feb 05 2021 Zoom |
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New Year's Conversations A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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New Year, Lotus Sutra, Lotus Sutra, New Year, Evil |
Jan 03 2021 Zoom |
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In the Same Boat with All Sentient Beings A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode Community.
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Hate, Sangha, Greed |
Dec 19 2020 Zoom |
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Being Soft, Flexible, Honest, and Upright A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community
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Lotus Sutra, Nirvana, Letting Go |
Nov 21 2020 Zoom |
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No Abode Lay Disciples Gathering A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of lay-ordained disciples.
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Lotus Sutra, Time, Buddha |
Nov 07 2020 Zoom |
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Gazing at a Tree for Ten Eons A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode Community.
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Lotus Sutra, Buddha, Practice |
Oct 17 2020 Zoom |
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Buddha Dharma Wants To Be Criticized A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode Community.
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Buddha, Practice, Transmission |
Sep 05 2020 Zoom |
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Fifty Years of Priest Practice A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode Community.
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Practice, Work, Time |
Aug 08 2020 Zoom |
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No Abode Virtual Gathering A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode Community via Zoom.
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Zoom, Buddha, Vow, Practice |
May 16 2020 Zoom |
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Caring for Everything as Awakening A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode Community via Zoom.
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Zoom, Coronavirus, Buddha, Precepts, Compassion |
May 02 2020 Zoom |
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Ten Vows, Ten Practices, and Ten Cakes -
Discrimination, Bowing, Japan, Bell, Attachment, Priest, Dragons, Doubt, Bodhidharma, Balance... |
Mar 07 2020 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Ten Vows, Ten Practices, and Ten Cakes -
Discrimination, Nirvana, Practice Period, Blue Cliff Record, Letting Go, Right Effort, Right... |
Mar 07 2020 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddha Has Reasons For Teaching Non-Self And Buddha Has Reasons For Teaching Self -
Addiction, Discrimination, Anger, Practice Period, Dragons, Impermanence, Enthusiasm, Priest... |
Feb 01 2020 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddha Has Reasons For Teaching Non-Self And Buddha Has Reasons For Teaching Self -
Addiction, Nirvana Sutra, Impermanence, Religion, Nirvana, Letting Go, Building, Mahayana,... |
Feb 01 2020 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Non-Duality of Silence and Language -
Silence, Transmission, Perfect Wisdom, Non-duality, Balance, Duality, Observe, Heart Sutra,... |
Nov 23 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Reaching Home Again Without Realizing It -
Chanting, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period, Priest, japanese, Faith, Impermanence, Lotus Sutra,... |
Oct 19 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Chapter Three, Shoveling Dung -
Desire, Demons, Transmission |
Sep 14 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Chapter Three, Shoveling Dung -
Confession-and-Repentance, Breath, resistance, Repentance |
Sep 14 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Wandering Away from Our Original Home in Search of Our Original Home -
Obstacles, Don't Know Mind, Daily Life, Silence, Zendo, Priest |
Aug 10 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Wandering Away from Our Original Home in Search of Our Original Home -
Buddha Nature, Greed, Lotus Sutra |
Aug 10 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Our Original Home -
Attachment, War, Bodhisattva Way, Discrimination, Buddha Mind |
Jul 13 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Our Original Home Human consciousness limits reality so that it can grasp "things".
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Torei Zenji, Consciousness, Book of Serenity, Enemies, Evil, Emotions |
Jul 13 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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More Poverty And Nobility -
Discrimination, Lotus Sutra, Non-discrimination, Cultivation, Nirvana |
Jun 08 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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After Generations Of Nobility, Temporarily Fallen Into Poverty Buddha nature. Story about Uncle Mi and Dongshan discussing a rabbit crossing the road.Lotus Sutra story about the destitute child. Enlightenment and delusion. Human agency (or training) and awakening. Enlightenment is always... -
Buddha Nature, Koan, Enlightenment, Compassion, Practice, Work |
Jun 08 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, Buddha... |
May 18 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The World-Honored One Ascends the Seat -
Manjushri, Book of Serenity, Precious Mirror, Observe |
May 18 2019 PM 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, Heart... |
Apr 13 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Traveling Along, Singing a Song, Side by Side If you’re a Buddha, do you know it?
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Equanimity |
Apr 13 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddha Activity -
Intimacy, Doubt, Faith, true dharma, zen meditation, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Karmic... |
Mar 09 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Generating Energy -
resistance, Patience, Enthusiasm, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Emotions, Breath... |
Mar 09 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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What Is Most Important For You In This Life We are all creating the space together for people to have profound experience in zazen. Kind and unkind thoughts are opportunities to express the Buddha mind. Compassion towards wholesome and unwholesome thoughts are dharma doors... -
Compassion, Buddha Mind, Mill Valley, Gratitude, Repentance, Enemies, Nirvana, Attachment... |
Feb 02 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |