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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Interconnection: Enacting Harmonious Power Serial: RA-03528 The talk emphasizes the concept of "inconceivable truth," which is the fundamental interconnectedness and mutual support among all beings, both human and non-human. The discussion critiques imperialist attitudes and highlights... *Practice, Time, Giving*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 08 2008 PM Austin Zen Center
Zen Mentorship: Paths to Deeper Practice Serial: RA-03527 The talk primarily explores the nature of priest training within a Zen context, emphasizing the importance of intimate, continuous mentorship and feedback between teachers and students. It discusses the challenges faced by... *Priest, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2008
Embodying Stillness in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03525 The discussion emphasizes the concept of silence and stillness within Zen practice, suggesting these states enable the presence and action of Buddha. By engaging in rituals of silence and stillness, participants merge into... *Stillness, Silence, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 02 2008 AM No Abode Hermitage
Awake at the Threshold's Edge Serial: RA-03526 The talk explores the Zen teaching of stillness and silence, reflecting on the dialogue between Yun Yan and Dao Wu, and the concept of living at the threshold where movement and stillness coexist. It discusses the paradoxical... *Ceremony, Practice, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 02 2008 PM No Abode Hermitage
Awakening Through Everyday Moments Serial: RA-03524 The talk explores the challenge of being present and finding one's place as a foundational practice in Zen, drawing connections between Dogen's teachings and key Zen texts. It emphasizes the concept that all things are... *Ceremony, Emptiness, Doubt*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 26 2008
Zen Path: Integrating Practice and Enlightenment Serial: RA-03523 The talk focuses on the practice of Zen, emphasizing the importance of maintaining awareness of the bodhisattva vows while engaging in various practices such as concentration and generosity. It underscores the necessity of... *Zazen, Vow, Bodhidharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 25 2008
Universal Dharma Through Silent Echoes Serial: RA-03522 The talk explores the concept of non-sentient beings expounding the Dharma as articulated in Mahayana Buddhists texts, emphasizing the teachings from the Avatamsaka Sutra and the Amitabha Mahayana Sutra. The narrative includes a... *Stillness, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 24 2008
Awakening Through Imperfect Practice Serial: RA-03521 The talk elaborates on Zen practice, emphasizing practicing "self-fulfilling awareness" through sitting upright, reverencing the Triple Treasure, and acknowledging the limits of human understanding to deepen the true essence of... *Offering, Karma, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 23 2008
Embracing Imperfection in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03520 The talk explores the inconceivable virtues of Buddhas and the immeasurable merit of Zen practices, notably zazen or "just sitting," as delineated in Mahayana texts and by Eihei Dogen. Emphasizing the practice of wholeheartedness... *Concentration, Delusion, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2008
Zen's Silent Dance with Reality Serial: RA-03519 The talk explores the concept of imperceptible and perceptible inquiry and response in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the continuous, albeit sometimes unnoticed, communion between reality and individual devotion. It... *Pain, Enlightenment, Complete Perfect Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 20 2008
In Every Act, Zazen Blossoms Serial: RA-03518 The talk delves into the concept of "just sitting" as understood in Zen, emphasizing that it is not limited to the physical act of sitting but encompasses an all-inclusive practice shared with all beings, permeating various... *Ceremony, Karma, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 19 2008
The Heart of Zen Refuge Serial: RA-03517 The thesis of the talk explores the practice of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, with an emphasis on Dogen's later teachings and the relationship between student and teacher in Zen practice. The discussion... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 17 2008
Embodying Zen: Tradition and Transformation Serial: RA-03516 The talk explores the teachings and lineage stemming from Eihei Dogen, highlighting the influential role of Tetsugikai Daisho and his student Keizan Jokin Daisho in the continuation of the Zen tradition. The discussion emphasizes... *Ceremony, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 2008
Beyond Stories: Embracing Generosity's Truth Serial: RA-03515 The talk examines the concept of storytelling as a barrier to perceiving the fundamental truth of interconnectedness among beings. It emphasizes the obscuring nature of narratives and suggests that practicing generosity can part... *Generosity, Patience, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 13 2008
Unifying Stillness: The Heart of Zazen Serial: RA-03514 The talk emphasizes the nature and practice of Zazen, interpreting it as the practice of "unconstructedness and stillness," which invites a symbiotic relationship between individual practice and the greater realm of Buddhist... *Ceremony, Zazen, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 10 2008
Sandals and Zen: Embodying Emptiness Serial: RA-03614 The talk explores the concept of radical self-practice within Zen philosophy, illustrated through symbolic acts like 'making straw sandals' and counting in Japanese, to demonstrate how simple, mundane tasks can embody and... *Ceremony, japanese*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2008 Idoborg
Compassionate Journey to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03615 This talk discusses the concept of the Bodhisattva Vow within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of compassion and the continuous commitment to benefiting all beings. It explores the nature of bodhicitta as foundational in... *Bodhisattva Vow, Vow, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2008 Idoborg
Ceremonial Acts of Selfless Living Serial: RA-03616 The talk discusses the concept of ultimate truth as articulated in the Lotus Sutra, advocating that all actions, when performed with the understanding of selflessness and emptiness, transform into ceremonial acts of giving and... *Ceremony, Doubt, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2008 Idoborg
Bodhisattva Vows: Mindful Truth Journey Serial: RA-03618 The talk explores the "true mind of faith" through the practice of the bodhisattva vow, emphasizing the interactive and responsive nature of truth. It delves into the challenges posed by karmic obstructions and the... *Ceremony, Commitment, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2008 Idoborg
Expressing Interconnectedness Through Dialogue Serial: RA-03512 The talk explores the concept that there is no singular "Buddhist position" as each individual's perceptions and beliefs vary, emphasizing interdependence and the vast array of positions one can hold. It highlights that while one... *Karma, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 16 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Manifesting Buddha Through Ritual Practice Serial: RA-03510 This talk examines the concept of the "blood vein" in Soto Zen, a metaphorical lineage document representing the transmission of Bodhisattva precepts from Shakyamuni Buddha through various lineages. The discussion transitions to... *Buddha, Precepts, Dharmakaya*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2007 AM No Abode Hermitage
Living Zen: Embodying Buddha's Essence Serial: RA-03511 This talk explores the alignment of personal conduct with Zen principles, particularly focusing on enacting behaviors that reflect the essence of the Buddha. It discusses practical scenarios, such as attending social events with... *Practice, Time, Dharmakaya*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2007 PM No Abode Hermitage
Zen Rituals: Tradition Meets Modernity Serial: RA-03509 The talk focuses on detailed procedural aspects of the Shuso ceremony within a Zen practice setting, examining various ritual elements including the involvement of the abbot, the handling of the root case, and the role of the... *Ceremony, Book of Serenity, Bell*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 2007
Wholehearted Harmony in Bodhisattva Practice Serial: RA-03508 The talk concludes a Sashin, focusing on the essence of wholeheartedness in bodhisattva practice, which involves the unity of body, speech, and mind, leading to a state where perceptions are harmonized without fabrications. This... *Karma, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 09 2007
Just Wholeheartedly Sit and Offer Serial: RA-03507 The talk explores the Zen teaching of "just wholeheartedly sit" at the moment of offering, analyzing its implications and alignment with Dogen's teachings. It emphasizes the distinction between practice with a "gaining idea" and... *Offering, Lotus Sutra, Tassajara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 08 2007
Realization Through Everyday Generosity Serial: RA-03506 The discussion explores the concept of "immediate realization" as a form of active engagement with life, suggesting that realization is not separate from practice but occurs in everyday actions of giving and receiving among... *Offering, Priest, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 07 2007
Awakened Interconnection Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-03505 The talk explores the Zen concept of the "Buddha seal" as the awareness of receiving and giving self, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and actions. It delves into Zen teachings through dialogues between historical... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 06 2007
Ceaseless Zen: Offering Without Expectation Serial: RA-03504 The talk explores the practice of Zen sitting as an offering to all Buddhas and beings, emphasizing giving without expecting anything in return. It reflects on lineage teachings from prominent Zen figures like Suzuki Roshi and... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 05 2007

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