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Precepts as Living Koans in Zen Serial: RA-03683 The talk explores the integration of the Sixteen Bodhisattva Precepts as a pivotal innovation within the Soto Zen school, emphasizing their perception as koans in advanced Zen practice. This integration, distinct from the 58... *Precepts, Koan, Karmic Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 19 2009
Embracing Chaos Through Compassion Serial: RA-03682 The talk centers on the significance of loving-kindness and compassion in Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the importance of embracing all beings and phenomena, including one's own imperfections and the chaotic aspects of life, as... *Love, Study, Anger*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2009
Causation within the Wondrous Dharma Flower Serial: RA-03680 - *Karmic Consciousness, Study, Love*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 17 2009 Morning
Causation within the Wondrous Dharma Flower Serial: RA-03681 - *Karma, Lotus Sutra, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 17 2009 Afternoon
Silent Self: Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03679 The talk emphasizes the practice of studying the self through silence and stillness as a fundamental path to enlightenment. This involves understanding the samadhi of the self, which requires focused attention on the self and... *Karmic Consciousness, Study, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 01 2009
Leaving Home and Receiving the Precepts Serial: RA-03677 - *Faith, Renunciation, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 26 2009 Morning
Leaving Home and Receiving the Precepts Serial: RA-03678 - *Karmic Consciousness, Lotus Sutra, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 26 2009 Afternoon
Embracing Wholeness on the Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-03676 The talk explores the inclusivity of the bodhisattva path, emphasizing a vow to lovingly embrace all experiences without attachment, as described through the lens of the Lotus Sutra. A central parable from the sutra involves a... *Karmic Consciousness, Lotus Sutra, Diversity*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 23 2009
Interwoven Existence: A Zen Path Serial: RA-03675 The talk delves into the essence of enlightenment from a Zen perspective, emphasizing the understanding and practice of "dependent co-arising" as a path to clarity and compassion. It focuses on the silent, still practice of... *Sangha, Karmic Consciousness, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 22 2009
Zen Pathways: Unraveling Karmic Consciousness Serial: RA-03674 The talk primarily discusses the concept of dependent origination in Buddhist practice, examining the Zen approach to karmic consciousness and how it relates to realizing the insubstantiality of all things. The speaker references... *Karmic Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 2009
Awakening Through Compassionate Interconnection Serial: RA-03673 The talk discusses how Buddhist enlightenment involves clarifying karmic cause and effect and centers on great loving-kindness and compassion. It emphasizes that enlightenment is closely associated with reflecting on the... *Enlightenment, Greed, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 20 2009
Enlightenment Through Interconnected Compassion Serial: RA-03672 The talk explores the interconnectedness of compassion, loving-kindness, and enlightenment within Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the concept of "dependent co-arising" as central to understanding and practicing the Buddha's path... *Emotions, Pain, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 19 2009
Unraveling The Web Of Enlightenment Serial: RA-03671 The talk emphasizes the practice and study of "dependent core arising" or dependent origination, a fundamental Buddhist teaching linked to enlightenment. The discussion critiques pride in understanding these concepts as a barrier... *Faith, Lotus Sutra, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 18 2009
Unity in Compassionate Interdependence Serial: RA-03670 The talk focuses on the foundation of Buddhadharma, emphasizing that great loving-kindness and compassion for all sentient beings lead to perfect enlightenment—the understanding that all beings are intrinsically connected. This... *Compassion, Lovingkindness, Observe*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 17 2009
Meditation on Pride Serial: RA-03668 Tenshin Reb AndersonSamdhinirmonchana Sutra (Part X),Chapter Four, Morning Dharma TalkSaturday August 8, 2009, A.M. This talk focuses on the Samdhi Nirmacana Sutra, specifically examining the intricate topic of ultimate truth in the final chapter that has been studied. The discourse highlights the concept of conceit and its hindrance in... *Buddha, Doubt, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 08 2009 AM No Abode Hermitage
Meditation on Pride Serial: RA-03669 Samdhinirmochana SutraChapter Four, AfternoonNo Abode 8/08/09 PM - *Ceremony, Stillness, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 08 2009 PM No Abode Hermitage
Causation and Non-Self Serial: RA-03667 - *Stillness, Silence, Faith*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 21 2009
The Ultimate Transcends Difference and Unity Serial: RA-03665 Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 3, part 2Samdhinirmochana Sutra (Part VIII),Chapter Three, MorningNo Abode 7/18/09 AM The talk explores the teachings of the Samdhinirmocana Sutra, focusing on the concept of samsara as an opportunity not to be wasted and the ultimate nature of birth and death. The discussion emphasizes the importance of seeing... *Practice, Suffering, Samsara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 18 2009 AM No Abode Hermitage
The Ultimate Transcends Difference and Unity Serial: RA-03666 - *Discrimination, Balance, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 18 2009
Dancing with Compassionate Stillness Serial: RA-03664 The talk primarily explores the concept of compassion and how it can be extended in moments of tension, emphasizing the practice of welcoming and being patient with discomfort and resistance, likening it to a dance. The idea is... *Stillness, Lovingkindness, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 12 2009
The Ultimate transcends Difference and Unity Serial: RA-03663 Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 3, part 1 Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part VII),Chapter Three, Afternoon Dharma TalkSaturday June 14, 2009, P.M.No Abode - *Emptiness, Stillness, Dharmakaya*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 13 2009 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Ultimate Transcends Difference and Unity Serial: RA-03662 Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 3, part 1 Tenshin Reb AndersonSamdhinormonchana Sutra (Part VI),Chapter Three, Morning Dharma TalkSaturday June 13, 2009, A.M.No Abode - *Nirvana, Fox, Oneness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 13 2009 AM No Abode Hermitage
Zen Simplicity: Suzuki Roshi's Legacy Serial: RA-03661 The talk centers on the legacy of Suzuki Roshi and his impact on the Zen Center and its students. The discussion emphasizes his non-traditional approach to teaching Zen, focusing on simplicity and core principles rather than... *Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara, japanese*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 24 2009
The Ultimate Transcends All Argumentation Serial: RA-03660 Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 2 Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part V),Chapter Two, Afternoon Dharma TalkSaturday May 23, 2009, P.M.No Abode - *Buddha, Mahayana, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 23 2009 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Ultimate Transcends All Argumentation Serial: RA-03659 Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 2 Chapter Two, MorningNo Abode 5/23/09 AMTrans: Karen Mueller - *Buddha, Nirvana, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 23 2009 AM No Abode Hermitage
Nurturing Wisdom: The Maternal Path Serial: RA-03658 This talk explores the dynamic of motherhood and its transformative ability to nurture both physical and spiritual life. The process of motherhood is described as a balance of nurturing and letting go, likened to the journey... *resistance, Perfect Wisdom, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 10 2009
Emptiness Realized Through Zen Rituals Serial: RA-03657 The talk focuses on the practice of Zen, particularly the concept of "form is emptiness" as taught by Avlokiteshvara Bodhisattva. The discussion explores how disciplined practices like sitting, walking, and eating in Zen rituals... *Ceremony, Precepts, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 26 2009
Realizing Emptiness Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-03656 The talk focuses on the practice and implications of perceiving emptiness and ultimate truth through Zen teachings, emphasizing the need for a foundation in conventional reality before engaging with ultimate truths. The... *Emptiness, Concentration, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 26 2009
Loving-Discipline: The Zen Pathway Serial: RA-03653 The talk discusses the practice of meeting aggressive energies with loving-kindness, paralleling Zen Buddhism and martial arts such as Aikido and Tai Chi. It emphasizes the philosophy that one must cultivate a loving discipline... *Emptiness, Posture, Lovingkindness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 25 2009
Enlightenment Through Illusion and Performance Serial: RA-03654 This talk examines the dual functions of ritual and performance, emphasizing how such acts convey cultural values and transform subjective experiences. It juxtaposes the work of Edith Piaf with Zen rituals, suggesting both serve... *Enlightenment, Suzuki Roshi, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 25 2009
Playful Paths to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03652 The talk explores the relationship between playfulness and ritual as a path to enlightenment. It emphasizes that rituals, like meditation or bowing, should be done with an element of playfulness to ripen fully and facilitate... *Posture, Vow, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 25 2009
Embodied Wisdom: Zen Rituals Unveiled Serial: RA-03651 The talk explores the concept of ritual enactment of reality and enlightenment within Zen practice, emphasizing the non-entity nature of both the giver and receiver in acts of giving, such as offering a seat or water. Reality is... *Enlightenment, Meditation, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 25 2009
Embracing Emptiness Through Rituals Serial: RA-03655 This talk explores the inherent emptiness of rituals and everyday life, emphasizing that both lack inherent meaning and that meaning emerges only through interaction. Rituals, such as those in Zen practice, become vehicles for... *Enlightenment, Ceremony, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 25 2009
Playful Rituals of Enlightened Interdependence Serial: RA-03650 The talk discusses the concept of ritual actions in Zen as a way of uniting one's actions with reality by acting for the welfare of all beings while understanding one's interdependence with them. It emphasizes the playful... *Enlightenment, resistance, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 24 2009
Causation and Non-Self Serial: RA-03649 The talk delves into the complexities of the Buddhist concept of dependent co-arising, focusing on the first two links: ignorance (avidya) and formations (samskara). It explores how ignorance manifests through erroneous beliefs,... *Buddha, Karma, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 23 2009
Causation and Non-Self Serial: RA-03648 - *Consciousness, Pain, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 16 2009
Causation and Non-Self Serial: RA-03647 - *Attachment, Study, Love*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 09 2009
Causation and Non-Self Serial: RA-03646 - *Karma, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 02 2009
Causation and Non-Self Serial: RA-03645 - *Compassion, Practice, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 26 2009
Revealing the Intention of the Buddha Serial: RA-03644 Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 1 Samdhinirmochana SutraChapter One, Part TwoNo Abode 3/21/09 PM - Yogachara, Bodhisattva, Wisdom, Practice	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 21 2009 PM No Abode Hermitage
Revealing the Intention of the Buddha Serial: RA-03643 - *Buddha, Time, Community*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 21 2009
Causation and Non-Self Serial: RA-03642 - *Intention, Suffering, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 19 2009
Zen's Mind: Beyond Conceptual Self Serial: RA-00797 The talk centers on the nuances of apperceptive cognition within Zen philosophy, exploring its role in the conceptualization of self and its distinction from conceptual cognition. It examines how this cognition, inherently a... *Consciousness, Concentration, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 16 2009
Compassion's Path: Wisdom Through Love Serial: RA-03641 The talk explores the concept of the Buddha way as love and compassion for all beings, emphasizing a selfless love without attachment. This form of love is described as interconnected with perfect wisdom and characterized by a "... *Love, resistance, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 15 2009
Loving All Being and Resistance Serial: RA-03640 - *Perfect Wisdom, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 14 2009
Causation and Non-Self Serial: RA-03639 The talk focuses on "Meditation on Cause and Effect," emphasizing the interrelated Buddhist teachings of causation, non-self, and living for the welfare of all beings. Central to the discussion is the concept of dependent co-... *Practice, Karma, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 12 2009
Facing Fear with Friendly Stillness Serial: RA-03638 The talk emphasizes the interplay between self-improvement and fear, positing that facing fear with friendliness is pivotal for spiritual growth and understanding. Emphasizing the story of the Buddha beneath the Bodhi tree, the... *Buddha, Study, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 08 2009
Collective Awakening Through Interdependence Serial: RA-03636 The talk addresses the central teaching of dependent co-arising in Buddhism, emphasizing its role in understanding causation, suffering, and ignorance. The discussion highlights the importance of group practice and the concept of... *true dharma, Pain, Faith*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 07 2009
Interconnectedness in Nagarjuna's Philosophy Serial: RA-03637 The talk delves into Nagarjuna's "Fundamental Verses on the Middle Way," emphasizing dependent co-arising as a central concept in Buddhist philosophy. This teaching indicates that nothing exists independently or is self-produced... *Emptiness, Stillness, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 07 2009
Mindful Tigers, Liberated Souls Serial: RA-03635 The talk explores the concepts of wholeheartedness and renouncing worldly affairs through attentiveness to the Dharma and the principle of dependent co-arising. A key narrative examines an old man who seeks Zen Master Bai Zhang's... *Time, Practice Period, true dharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 26 2009

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