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Yunyan Sweeps the Ground Serial: RA-03579 - *Love, Pain, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 26 2008 Afternoon
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
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
Entering and Embodying Truth Serial: RA-03576 - *Mindfulness, Posture, Discrimination*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2008
Going for Refuge, Practicing with Fear Serial: RA-03575 - *Posture, Ceremony, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 15 2008
Bodhisattva Action is to Remain Unmoved Serial: RA-03574 - *Stillness, Ceremony, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 14 2008
Thinking and Not Thinking Serial: RA-03573 - *Anger, Buddha Mind, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 25 2008
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
How Can I Help Beings Enter? Serial: RA-03571 - *Gratitude, Lotus Sutra, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 10 2008 Morning
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... *Vow, true dharma, Bodhisattva Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 01 2008
Embodying the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03565 - *Precepts, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 24 2008
About the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03564 - *Lotus Sutra, Emptiness, Complete Perfect Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 19 2008
About the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03563 - *Lotus Sutra, Openness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 19 2008
Embodying the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03562 - *Lotus Sutra, Intimacy, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 17 2008
Embodying the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03561 - *Intimacy, Bell, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 10 2008
Embodying the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03560 - *Lotus Sutra, Bell, Discrimination*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 03 2008
Embodying the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03559 - *Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 27 2008
Priest Meeting Serial: RA-03558 - *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 the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03556 - *Lotus Sutra, Ceremony, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 20 2008
Embodying the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03555 - *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 13 2008
Embodying the Lotus Sutra Serial: RA-03553 - *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
Beyond Commitment: The Spiritual Journey Serial: RA-03550 The talk explores themes of personal dedication and surrender through metaphorical and lyrical allusions, emphasizing the internal struggle and discipline required in adhering to spiritual practice. It touches upon the influence... *Community*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 24 2008
Perfect Giving and Interconnectedness Embodied Serial: RA-03548 The main thesis of the talk examines the concept of the Buddha's transformation body and the practice of giving as an expression of the Bodhisattva path. It details various forms of Buddha, including the transformation body, true... *Sangha, Emptiness, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 23 2008 AM Houston Zen Center
Interconnectedness Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-03549 The talk explores the integration of simple Zen practices, such as focusing on breathing, into the broader performance of the Buddha way through a shared vow with all beings. It emphasizes that practice should not be seen as an... *Intimacy, Lotus Sutra, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 23 2008
Embodied Compassion in the Buddha Way Serial: RA-03546 The talk centers on the essential practice of performing the "Buddha way" as a continuous series of acts, emphasizing that honoring and venerating Buddhas and Bodhisattvas is intrinsic to this practice, highlighting the... *Offering, Faith, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 22 2008
Living Enlightenment Through Daily Devotion Serial: RA-03547 The talk focuses on the concept of "performing the Buddha way," proposing that enlightenment is the enactment of one's daily actions dedicated to the Buddha way. It emphasizes that there's no enlightenment outside the commitment... *Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, Love*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 22 2008
Zen Simplicity Opens Vast Awakening Serial: RA-03545 The talk focuses on the importance of simple practices in Zen Buddhism and their role in opening practitioners to broader, more profound practices of the Buddhas and bodhisattvas. It describes a detailed meditation posture... *Instruction, Offering, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 21 2008
Wholehearted Sitting: Embracing Zen Oneness Serial: RA-03544 The main focus of the talk is on the concept of "dropping off body and mind" in Zen practice, specifically within the context of practicing the vows of Samantabhadra and engaging fully in each moment of sitting as a form of... *Offering, Anger, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 21 2008
Embodying Zen: Community and Practice Serial: RA-03542 The talk discusses the development and significance of the Houston Zen Center and emphasizes the practice of embodying and performing the Buddha way through daily actions and interactions. It highlights the importance of... *Community, Offering, Bodhidharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 20 2008
Open Heart, Open Practice: Realization Serial: RA-03543 This talk discusses the concept of "performing the Buddha way" as an integral act of realization and the enactment of the Buddha way through questioning and embodying teachings, not as a means to acquire, but to experience... *Buddha, Compassion, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 20 2008
Grandmother Mind: Enlightenment Through Practice Serial: RA-03541 The talk discusses the concept of "Grandmother Mind" as described by Dogen, emphasizing the selfless devotion to the Buddha way and the practice of integrating all actions into this path. This includes the non-dualistic... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 17 2008 B Southern Palm Zen Group
Intimacy with Dragons in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03540 The talk emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional forms of Zen practice with spiritual teachings to recognize and confront resistance. The narrative discusses how formal practices provide a tangible framework to... *Practice, resistance, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 17 2008 A Southern Palm Zen Group
Wholehearted Sitting in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03538 The talk focuses on the concept of "Shikantaza," which is a form of meditation in Soto Zen Buddhism that emphasizes "just sitting" and relates to the broader Zen practice known as Zazen. This practice, as taught by the ancestor... *Practice, Pain, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 16 2008 A Southern Palm Zen Group
Embracing Zen: Living the Present Serial: RA-03539 The primary focus of this talk centers on the Zen practice of living in the present moment while acknowledging the coexistence of two worlds: the world of truth and the world of illusion. It delves into the practice of Zazen,... *Time, Practice, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 16 2008 B Southern Palm Zen Group
Embodying The Inconceivable Buddha Path Serial: RA-03536 The talk centers on the concept of practice in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the distinctions between perceiving phenomena and enacting practice through engagements that reflect Buddha nature. The speaker details the interplay... *Practice, Buddha, Don't Know Mind*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 15 2008 A Southern Palm Zen Group
Endless Embrace of Zazen Practice Serial: RA-03537 This talk centers on the vastness and inclusivity of zazen practice, emphasizing that any reduction of this profound practice to accommodate individual understanding is still connected to the greater whole. The discussion further... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 15 2008 B Southern Palm Zen Group
Zen Harmony: Embracing Cooperative Peace Serial: RA-03534 The talk delves into the transformation of practice over the years, focusing on gentleness and how Zen teachings can promote inclusivity among diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental... *Peace, Time, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 14 2008 A Southern Palm Zen Group
Embodying Wisdom Through Ritual Actions Serial: RA-03535 The central thesis of the talk explores the concept of "Grandmother Mind" or "Grandmotherly Heart" in Zen practice—a metaphor for selfless, nurturing actions that embody the Buddha way. The discussion includes historical... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 14 2008 B Southern Palm Zen Group
Bodhisattva Vow: Cooperative Enlightenment Journey Serial: RA-03532 The talk explores the importance of the bodhisattva vow, discussing how bodhisattvas advance on the Buddha way through their vows, with an emphasis on cooperative power as opposed to coercive power. The speaker reflects on verses... *Buddha, Desire, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 11 2008 AM Austin Zen Center
Completing the Buddha Body Journey Serial: RA-03533 The talk explores the concept of perfecting the Buddha body, emphasizing that perfection involves contributing one's physical presence and actions towards the completion of the Buddha body. The speaker uses the anecdote of a... *Buddha, Practice, Zendo*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 11 2008 AM Austin Zen Center
Eternal Presence, Enlightened Practice Serial: RA-03530 The talk centers on Chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra, "The Lifespan of the Eternal Particle," exploring themes of the Buddha's omnipresence and the realization of the Dharma through practice. It emphasizes the notion of Buddhas and... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 10 2008 AM Austin Zen Center
Walking Together Towards Enlightenment Serial: RA-03531 The talk focuses on the complexity and depth of repentance and the profound assistance received through this process within Buddhist practice. The discussion explores how repentance and confession are both visible and invisible... *Buddha, Practice, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 10 2008 PM Austin Zen Center
Embodying Dharma: A Dance of Generosity Serial: RA-03529 The core thesis of this talk centers around the concept of "enacting the wondrous Dharma," an expression of the true, subtle, and ungraspable Dharma that can be realized in every action, akin to a dance. This enactment involves... *Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 09 2008 AM Austin Zen Center
Embracing Interconnection for Transformation Serial: RA-03528 This talk addresses the concept of embodying the "inconceivable truth," an existential reality of interconnection and mutual support among all beings, both human and non-human. It contrasts this truth with the illusion of... *Practice, Time, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 08 2008 PM Austin Zen Center
Priest Meeting Serial: RA-03527 - *Priest, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2008

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