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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
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
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, American, japanese*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2008 Idoborg
The Dance of Mutual Awakening Serial: RA-03617 The talk explores the theme of mutual cooperation and guidance between beings and the Buddha, emphasizing a reciprocal, cooperative relationship that nurtures the practice of the dharma. Key points include the necessity of "... *Mindfulness, Posture, Four Foundations*	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, American*	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
Priest Meeting Serial: RA-03509 - *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, true dharma*	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
Living the Bodhisattva Way Serial: RA-03503 The talk emphasizes the life and practice of bodhisattvas within the framework of their vows, focusing on how personal actions can be dedicated as offerings to Buddhas and for the welfare of all beings. This practice includes... *Vow, Zazen, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 04 2007
Embodied Enlightenment in Everyday Practice Serial: RA-03502 The talk explores bodhisattva practice through the lens of Dogen's teachings, emphasizing the concept of zazen not merely as a step-by-step concentration practice but as immediate and complete enlightenment inclusive of all... *Zazen, Ceremony, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 03 2007
Life As A Ceremony Serial: RA-03501 - *Practice, Buddha, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 28 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Wholehearted Zen: Embracing Non-Abiding Dharma Serial: RA-03500 The talk focuses on the concept of "No Abode" and the practice of Zen, particularly seated meditation. It discusses Master Ma's teaching, focusing on the non-abiding Dharma, and the significance of not grasping or rejecting... *Buddha, Meditation, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 24 2007 PM undefined
Wholehearted Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03499 The talk discusses the concept of the Buddha Way and emphasizes the interconnectedness of practice and enlightenment among all beings, human and non-human. The notion of practicing in the same way as all beings, without... *Practice, Buddha, Love*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 24 2007 AM No Abode Hermitage
Embracing Oneness Through Compassion Serial: RA-03497 The main thesis of the talk revolves around the idea of embracing non-separation as the ultimate concern, striving to live a life of compassion and intimacy with all beings. The discussion emphasizes the Zen practice of gift-... *Separation, Wisdom, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 18 2007 A Mount Madonna Center
Consciousness Unfolds: Dharma in Action Serial: RA-03498 The talk explores the Buddhist concept of Dharma as a pervasive truth of the universe, highlighting how the interaction of the body and mind with this truth gives rise to consciousness and karma, which manifest through... *Time, Love, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 18 2007 B Mount Madonna Center
Boundaries as Bridges to Intimacy Serial: RA-03494 The talk explores the concept of setting boundaries as an opportunity for promoting intimacy and exploring the dual nature of gifts versus control in relationships. Emphasizing the idea that boundaries can serve both as potential... *Time, Practice, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2007 B Mount Madonna Center
Embodied Zen: Stories and Awareness Serial: RA-03496 The talk explores the embodiment of stories in Zen practice, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between personal narratives and bodily awareness. It highlights the challenge of integrating mind and body within Zen teachings,... *Time, Practice, Hate*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2007 D Mount Madonna Center
Aligning Life's Purpose with Compassion Serial: RA-03493 The discussion at Mt. Madonna centers on identifying the "ultimate concern" of one's life and how one's thoughts, actions, and karma align with this deep purpose. The talk elaborates on how karma, portrayed as habitual thinking,... *Karma, Time, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2007 A Mount Madonna Center
Mindfulness Bridges Self-Care and Altruism Serial: RA-03495 The talk explores the integration of mindfulness and interpersonal relationships through a Buddhist story about acrobats, highlighting the significance of self-care as a foundation for aiding others. The speaker transitions to... *Time, Work, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2007 C Mount Madonna Center
Zen Alignment: Pursuing Ultimate Concerns Serial: RA-03492 This talk examines the concept of ultimate concern in Zen and how it relates to life and relationships. It suggests that uncovering one's primary life concern can align various aspects of existence, encouraging participants to... *Time, Practice, Love*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 16 2007 Mount Madonna Center
Convergence of Enlightenment and Delusion Serial: RA-03491 The talk explores the concept of self-fulfilling samadhi as the path of enlightenment, emphasizing that enlightenment and delusion converge when practice and realization are not separate. This path is marked by a wholehearted... *Practice, Samadhi, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 2007 No Abode Hermitage
Embodied Zen: Living the Vows Serial: RA-03490 The talk discusses Tore Zenji's bodhisattva vow of perceiving the universe's true form as the manifestation of the truth, linking it to Dogen's teachings on wholehearted practice. It emphasizes practicing the sixteen bodhisattva... *Practice, Time, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 14 2007
Bodhisattva Initiation Serial: RA-03489 Tenshin Reb AndersonTeachings on Bodhisattva PreceptsSunday November 11, 2007Green Gulch Zen FarmSunday Dharma Talk with Q & A - *Anger, Vow, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 11 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Unified Path of Bodhisattva Giving Serial: RA-03488 The talk centers on the practice of self-fulfilling samadhi in Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the act of giving as a fundamental Bodhisattva practice that transcends individual distinctions and unites all beings in the... *Vow, Enlightenment, Discrimination*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 10 2007
Fearlessness Serial: RA-03487 - *Separation, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 01 2007
Cultivating Fearlessness Through Bodhisattva Vows Serial: RA-03486 The talk centers on the practice of wholeheartedness within the Buddhist tradition, primarily through the lens of bodhisattva vows and precepts. It emphasizes the integration of personal practice with a collective commitment to... *Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, Bodhisattva Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 31 2007
Embodied Compassion, Unified Path Serial: RA-03485 This talk discusses the comprehensive notion of Buddhist practice by emphasizing the immediate unity of practice and enlightenment. It links individual and collective efforts in practicing the Dharma, highlighting the... *Letting Go, Practice Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 29 2007
Karma's Story: Shaping Our Reality Serial: RA-03484 The talk focuses on the Buddhist concept of karma, defined as intention or story, and its implications in moral and evolutionary consequences. It examines how stories shape our perception of relationships and reality, emphasizing... *Karma, Book of Serenity, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 22 2007
The Great Vow of Wholeheartedness and Taking Care of Our Stories Serial: RA-03483 Green Gulch Farm Sunday Dharma TalkOctober 21, 2007 The talk focuses on the evolution of Zen practice from individual meditation to a broader understanding of practicing together with all beings in the universe. The speaker describes the transition from a self-centric view of... *Rumi, Emotions, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Money, Equanimity, Zazen, Posture...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 21 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Wholeheartedness Serial: RA-03482 The talk explores themes of wholeheartedness, present-mindedness, and communal support within the context of Zen practice, contrasted against contemporary distractions like family commitments. It emphasizes the importance of... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 20 2007
Wholeheartedness Serial: RA-03481 The talk focuses on the concept of venerating the Triple Treasure—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—as the essence of the correct transmission of the Buddha ancestors. This veneration involves complete immersion and conversion to these... *Buddha, Triple Treasure, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 20 2007

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