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Living Precepts: Beyond Life and Death Serial: RA-03604 The talk explores the bodhisattva precepts with a focus on the precept of "not killing," emphasizing its role as a dynamic, non-dogmatic practice rather than a rigid rule. The discourse delves into the significance of precepts in... *Precepts, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 23 2008 PM No Abode Hermitage
Living the Zen of No Abode Serial: RA-03601 The talk investigates the bodhisattva precept of not killing and its connection to Zen practices and teachings, specifically focusing on the concepts of "No Abode" and the all-encompassing practice of Buddha as discussed in... *Practice, Buddha, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 22 2008 Morning
Embracing Life Through Non-Killing Serial: RA-03602 The talk focuses on the Bodhisattva precept of "not killing," exploring its deeper meaning beyond merely following a rule. It emphasizes the precept as a continuous practice involving mindfulness and devotion, alongside... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Sangha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 22 2008 Afternoon
Leaping Into Timeless Enlightenment Serial: RA-03600 The talk explores the dual aspects of Zen practice: learning through teachings and experiencing enlightenment via "just sitting" or zazen. It emphasizes that the human preparations for this practice—represented by tidying up body... *Practice, Lotus Sutra, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2008
Wholehearted Action as Buddha Way Serial: RA-03599 The talk delves into the nuanced understanding of practicing the Buddha way, emphasizing that it is not merely about performing any action but involves the intentional dedication of each action to the Buddha way, known as "... *Emptiness, Separation, Three Treasures*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 12 2008
Playful Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03598 The talk discusses the concept of crisis as a turning point and relates it to a recent global shift, emphasizing a peaceful transition to new leadership and its implications. It explores Zen philosophy, positing that... *Practice, Buddha, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 09 2008
Enacting Visions Through Ceremonial Practice Serial: RA-03597 The talk discusses the concept of practice as an enactment of Buddhist visions, emphasizing the importance of performing and embodying teachings to fully realize them. The narrative draws parallels between historical visions like... *Buddha, Ceremony, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 29 2008
Embodying Unity Through Communal Rituals Serial: RA-03596 The talk emphasizes the essence of a practice period as a communal ritual aiming to embody the practice of all beings, underscoring the truth of interconnectedness and emptiness as articulated in the Lotus Sutra. It explores the... *Ceremony, Posture, Practice Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 25 2008
Oneness Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-03595 The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and enlightenment, focusing on the understanding that helping others equates to recognizing that others are oneself. This perspective is exemplified in every action as a... *Ceremony, Enlightenment, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 22 2008
Crisis as Catalyst for Enlightenment Serial: RA-03594 The talk explores the concept of "crisis and confidence" and proposes that enlightened beings are constantly at critical turning points and that confidence can be cultivated during times of crisis. Drawing parallels with Zen... *Ceremony, Compassion, Practice Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 19 2008
Awakening Through Crisis Compassion Serial: RA-03591 This talk examines the intersection of crisis and confidence, proposing that crises are opportunities for awakening and enlightenment in the Buddhist tradition. It suggests that recognizing others as ourselves is key to... *Ceremony, Buddha, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2008
Embodied Enlightenment Through Everyday Rituals Serial: RA-03592 The central focus of the talk is the concept of ritual and ceremony in Zen practice, emphasizing that rituals do not lead to enlightenment but embody it. By fully engaging in rituals like meditation, giving, and everyday... *Ceremony, Buddha, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2008
Walking the Buddha Path Everyday Serial: RA-03593 This talk explores the concept of practice as ceremony in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the teachings of Eihei Dogen on how rituals embody both the person and the meaning of Buddhist truths. The discussion highlights the role of... *Buddha, Ceremony, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2008
Embrace Fear with Compassion Serial: RA-03589 The talk focuses on the current intense awareness of fear in society, considering the challenges of illness, economic uncertainty, and political instability. It explores the Zen concept of loving fear, promoting mindfulness,... *Hate, Samsara, Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 20 2008 Morning
Embracing Fear, Cultivating Courage Serial: RA-03590 The main thesis of the talk explores the transformation of fear into fearlessness, emphasizing that rather than confronting or fleeing from fear, one should be still and allow fear to reveal its nature. Through stillness, respect... *Love, Stillness, Gratitude*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 20 2008 Afternoon
Senior Seminar Serial: RA-03588 This talk examines Zen teachings through the lens of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the "one great matter," which involves disclosing, demonstrating, realizing, and entering Buddha's wisdom, as articulated by the Sixth Ancestor. It... *Buddha, Practice, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 16 2008
Embracing Oneness Through Mindful Love Serial: RA-03586 The talk explores the concept of enlightenment within the bodhisattva path, emphasizing that the essence of enlightenment is helping others by seeing them as oneself, or understanding that there are no others. The speaker... *Mindfulness, Posture, Oneness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 06 2008 Morning
Practicing the Four Frames of Mindfulness as Gates to Totality Serial: RA-03587 The talk centers on the practice of mindfulness and loving awareness towards the frames of perception, both inwardly and outwardly, and extends into ceremonies that heighten this awareness. It emphasizes that frames, or... *Love, Ceremony, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 06 2008 Afternoon
Engaging Crisis: The Buddha Path Serial: RA-03584 The talk explores the concept of "The Buddha Way as Ongoing Crisis," emphasizing the dynamic and paradoxical nature of living in the Buddha way, as well as engaging deeply with 16 Bodhisattva precepts first articulated by Eihei... *Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts, Letting Go*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 16 2008 Morning
Buddha Emerges Amidst Life's Crisis Serial: RA-03585 The talk centers on the concept that the "Buddha Way" involves embracing life as an ongoing crisis, where Buddha manifests in the midst of suffering and dynamic change. The discussion emphasizes the non-abiding nature of the mind... *Faith, Lotus Sutra, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 16 2008 Afternoon
Inner Stillness, Outer Justice Serial: RA-03583 The talk centers around the theme of justice in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the idea that work towards social justice should come from a place of inner stillness and non-attachment. By maintaining a connection to a... *Community, Bodhisattva Precepts, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 2008
Zen Path to Universal Justice Serial: RA-03582 This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and the concepts of truth, justice, and nirvana, emphasizing that justice and peace are inherent in all beings as part of their fundamental, nirvanic nature. It suggests that... *Ceremony, Nirvana, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 10 2008
Entering and Embodying Truth Serial: RA-03581 The talk explores the themes of justice and equality, particularly through Zen practices and the metaphor of fungi as a Bodhisattva figure distributing excess. It challenges the notion of intention in compassionate action with... *Ceremony, Yoga, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 05 2008
Soto Zen's Modern Harmonies Serial: RA-03580 The talk delves into the contemporary challenges facing Soto Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the aging demographic and the ecological initiatives at Zen Centers that attract younger generations. It further explores the... *Soto Zen, Love, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 29 2008
Prajna Paramita as Not Abiding Serial: RA-03578 The talk focuses on the Bodhisattva vows and the concept of non-abiding as essential practices in the journey toward enlightenment. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding and embodying the four great vows of... *Attachment, Heart Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 26 2008 Morning
Zen Practice of Non-Abiding Serial: RA-03579 The talk focuses on the Zen practice of 'not abiding' as illustrated by the story "Yunyan Sweeps the Ground," exploring the concept of non-abidance in both actions like Zen meditation and addressing injustices. It encourages... *Love, Pain, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 26 2008 Afternoon
Entering and Embodying Truth Serial: RA-03577 The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and concepts of justice, emphasizing the realization of truth and justice through unconstructed stillness. It draws parallels between the practice of meditation on present... *Stillness, Community, Koan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 22 2008
Zen Silence: Path to Justice Serial: RA-03576 The talk examines the interplay between Zen meditation practices and concepts of truth and justice, arguing that the source of truth and justice is found in "unconstructed silence and stillness." It explores the involvement of... *Mindfulness, Posture, Discrimination*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2008
Returning Home to Ritual Presence Serial: RA-03575 The talk addresses the practice of going for refuge in Buddha, emphasizing ritual as synonymous with life itself, where each action embodies ultimate truth. It discusses the role of mindfulness in ritual practices, the interplay... *Posture, Ceremony, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 15 2008
Unmoved Stillness in Bodhisattva Practice Serial: RA-03574 The talk explores the sphere of action for a bodhisattva, emphasizing the teachings from the Lotus Sutra that highlight remaining unmoved as central to effective practice amid life's challenges. This perspective challenges... *Stillness, Ceremony, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 14 2008
Gifts of Thought and Emptiness Serial: RA-03573 The talk centers on the dual practice of the bodhisattva precepts and the simultaneous embrace of thinking and not thinking. The speaker discusses the concept of Nirvana in Mahayana Buddhism, where Buddha attains freedom from... *Anger, Buddha Mind, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 25 2008
Awakening to Buddha's Wisdom Path Serial: RA-03571 The talk explores the concept of "the great matter of birth and death," emphasizing the central idea that the appearance of Buddhas is to guide beings toward Buddha's wisdom and path. Referencing the Lotus Sutra, it outlines the... *Gratitude, Lotus Sutra, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 10 2008 Morning
Pure Land is Here and Now Serial: RA-03572 The talk discusses the teachings from the Lotus Sutra, particularly focusing on the concept that the Buddha land exists in the present moment and can be perceived through a specific practice that emphasizes non-discrimination and... *Buddha, Practice, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 10 2008 Afternoon
Liberating Awareness Through Non-Abode Serial: RA-03570 This talk explores the teachings of the Diamond Sutra, focusing on the bodhisattva vow to liberate all beings while recognizing the fundamental non-separation of all beings and the concept of liberation in the realm of complete... *Vow, Bodhisattva, Forgiveness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 03 2008
Embodying the Bodhisattva Vow Serial: RA-03568 The talk centers on the concept of a Bodhisattva vow, particularly exploring the impact of actively embodying this vow through one's actions, speech, and thoughts. It includes a detailed discussion of how expressing the Buddhist... *Vow, Posture, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 02 2008
Living the Vast, Empty Vow Serial: RA-03566 The talk delves into the concept of vow in Zen practice, particularly referencing Dogen's vow intended to arouse the vow for truly hearing Dharma. The discussion distinguishes between the bodhisattva's vow and practice,... *Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 01 2008
Vows as Zen's Living Commitment Serial: RA-03567 The talk delves into the concept of vows in Zen practice, emphasizing the critical nature of making, witnessing, and adhering to vows as an integral part of maintaining the true Dharma. It highlights the distinction between... *Bodhisattva Vow, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 01 2008
Embodying Indirect Teachings of Zen Serial: RA-03565 The talk centers on the "Lotus Sutra," emphasizing its profound yet elusive teachings. It describes how the Buddha, through symbolic actions and restrained discourse, demonstrates the sublime Dharma and how Bodhisattvas engage in... *Precepts, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 24 2008
Embracing Enlightenment Through Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03563 The talk explores the Lotus Sutra, a seminal text in Mahayana Buddhism, and its teachings on the Bodhisattva vow. Emphasis is placed on Chapter 14 and the significance of mindfulness and meditation on emptiness and love. The... *Lotus Sutra, Openness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 19 2008
Bodhisattvas: Emerging Truths of Existence Serial: RA-03564 The talk focuses on the Lotus Sutra, particularly emphasizing Chapter 15, "Emerging from the Earth," and Chapter 21. It discusses the emergence of bodhisattvas from the earth, representing timeless and boundless teachings of the... *Lotus Sutra, Emptiness, Complete Perfect Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 19 2008
Embodying Serene Practice Everyday Serial: RA-03562 The talk focuses on embodying teachings from the Lotus Sutra related to the concept of the "Serene and Joyful Practice," emphasizing the bodhisattva's serene engagement with all phenomena. The discussion highlights the principle... *Lotus Sutra, Intimacy, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 17 2008
Engaging Dharma: Bodhisattvas' Path Unveiled Serial: RA-03561 This talk focuses on interpreting the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, particularly chapters 13 and 14, which cover the methods for bodhisattvas to preach the Dharma in challenging times. It explores the concept of emptiness as the... *Intimacy, Bell, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 10 2008
Uniting Paths in the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03560 The talk explores the Mahayana Sadharmapundarika Sutra, commonly known as the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing its role in the development of Mahayana Buddhism and its teachings on universal salvation via the path of bodhisattvas. The... *Lotus Sutra, Bell, Discrimination*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 03 2008
Embodied Truth in Lotus Meditation Serial: RA-03559 The talk explores the intimate relationship between the practice of meditation and the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing contemplation of its discourse as a form of embodying and realizing truth. It points out that... *Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 27 2008
Zen's Fluid Path to Mastery Serial: RA-03558 The talk focuses on Zen priest training, emphasizing the fluidity and impermanence of progress within practice. The discussion highlights the dynamics between teacher and student and the importance of releasing attachment to... *Japan, Priest, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 24 2008
Zen Meditation: Embodying Compassionate Precepts Serial: RA-03557 The talk discusses the intricate relationship between Zen meditation (zazen) and the Bodhisattva precepts, emphasizing how the practice of sitting meditation embodies these precepts. The central thesis is that Zen meditation acts... *Stillness, Silence, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 23 2008
Embodying Truth Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-03556 The talk explores how the Lotus Sutra teaches the ultimate truth of emptiness and selflessness, emphasizing the necessity of engaging with conventional truths to understand this truth. The narrative underscores the concept of... *Lotus Sutra, Ceremony, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 20 2008
Embracing Emptiness Through Lotus Wisdom Serial: RA-03555 The talk centers on the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing its unique presentation as a teaching vehicle that does not define what it promises to reveal—the highest truth or the wondrous Dharma, which aligns with the concept of emptiness... *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 13 2008
Enlightenment Unfolds Through Lotus Meditation Serial: RA-03553 The talk explores the integration and significance of the Lotus Sutra in Zen meditation, emphasizing how embodying the Bodhisattva Vows with meditation makes it more profound. It delves into the Lotus Sutra's self-referential... *Lotus Sutra, Perfect Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 06 2008
Living Dharma: Embracing the Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-03552 The talk centers on the practice of the Bodhisattva vow, emphasizing the significance of veneration and the transmission of Dharma across generations, particularly through the teachings of the Lotus Sutra. The discussion... *Lotus Sutra, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 01 2008 B No Abode Hermitage

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