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Awakening Through Vows and RefugeSerial: RA-03480 The talk examines the concept of taking refuge in Buddha, highlighting the multidimensionality of bodhisattva vows, ethical vows, and the essence of spiritual practice within the Zen tradition. The discussion navigates between... Buddha, Triple Treasure, Practice |
Oct 18 2007 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Experiencing Emptiness Through Everyday ActsSerial: RA-03479 The talk explores the concept of emptiness in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its nature as the absence of inherent existence in all phenomena and its role in the interdependence of all things. It explains how intellectual... Emptiness, Practice, Vow |
Oct 14 2007 2 Santa Barbara Zen Center |
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Emptiness Unveiled in FormSerial: RA-03478 This talk explores the concept of emptiness in Buddhism, drawing primarily from Chinese calligraphy, the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, and the Heart Sutra. It emphasizes the relationship between emptiness and form, the bodhisattva... Emptiness, Practice, Vow |
Oct 14 2007 1 Santa Barbara Zen Center |
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Embracing Emptiness Through Collective VowsSerial: RA-03477 The main focus of the talk is on the practice of bhavana, the meditative process linked to becoming emptiness, foundational to the bodhisattva path. Emphasizing that bodhisattvas integrate their practice with vows to benefit all... Practice, Emptiness, Compassion |
Oct 13 2007 Santa Barbara Zen Center |
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Cultivating Compassion through Emptiness InsightSerial: RA-03476 The discussion emphasizes the interplay between understanding emptiness and practicing great compassion as fundamental elements of the Buddhist path. References to Eihei Dogen and the Lotus Sutra outline teachings on the... Practice, Emptiness, Compassion |
Oct 13 2007 1 Santa Barbara Zen Center |
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Embracing Delusion's Path to UnitySerial: RA-03474 The talk explores the concept of delusion within Zen practice, emphasizing that perceiving oneself as separate from practice reflects a form of delusion. It encourages compassion towards deluded beings, highlighting that... Practice, Buddha, Time |
Oct 10 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Zen Vows and Retreat RealitiesSerial: RA-03475 The talk discusses the ten bodhisattva vows of Samantabhadra and how they relate to Zen praxis, such as making offerings and practicing deeds for the welfare of all beings. Discussions also address the practical challenges and... Time, Practice, Offering |
Oct 10 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Embracing Stories with Zen EquanimitySerial: RA-03473 The talk explores the concept of intention and how it forms stories, highlighting the cognitive versus non-cognitive actions, and discusses the impact of these actions in terms of moral and evolutionary effects. A Zen story about... Time, Practice, Separation |
Oct 09 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Crafting Collective Karma: Zen's StorytellingSerial: RA-03472 The talk discusses the intimate relationship between intention, action, and storytelling in the creation of personal and shared worlds, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the non-duality of individual and... Practice, Karma, Buddha |
Oct 09 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Surrendering to Tranquil WisdomSerial: RA-03471 The discussion emphasizes the balance between tranquility and thinking in Zen practice, advocating for the practice of letting go of thoughts to achieve calm. In tranquility, there's a natural evolution into positive thinking,... Buddha, Practice, Time |
Oct 08 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Wholehearted Awareness for Mutual BenefitSerial: RA-03470 This talk explores the practice of achieving tranquility and developing a wholehearted relationship with one's own thoughts and with others, emphasizing the importance of awareness and letting go of control to facilitate... Vow, Practice, Bodhisattva |
Oct 08 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Practice, Buddha, Vow |
Oct 07 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Mindful Narratives Shape Our LivesSerial: RA-03468 The talk explores the concept of active participation in shaping one's reality through the continuous interaction of vows and stories. It emphasizes the importance of awareness and attentiveness to the 'story' one is living,... Love, Time, Practice |
Oct 07 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Wholehearted Path to InterconnectednessSerial: RA-03467 The talk examines a Zen story involving a monk questioning the nature of "thus comes," a translation of the Buddhist Sanskrit term "tathagata," which signifies both departure and arrival in the reality of things as they are,... Buddha, Practice, Time |
Oct 06 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Wholehearted Living Through Buddhas LensSerial: RA-03466 The talk emphasizes the concept of living wholeheartedly, which involves openness and kindness towards all beings, rooted in Buddhist teachings. It discusses how cognitive activities, including thoughts and expressions, shape the... Practice, Love, Time |
Oct 06 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Friendship as Enlightenment's PathwaySerial: RA-03465 The talk centers on the transformative power of friendship, emphasizing its role in the Buddha's teachings and suggesting that genuine friendship across all beings, religions, and the environment aligns with the Buddha way. It... Practice, Wisdom, Time |
Oct 05 2007 Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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WholeheartednessSerial: RA-03464 -
Openness, Buddhism, Global Warming |
Sep 09 2007 |
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Bodhisattva VowsSerial: RA-03462 -
Vow, Karma |
Sep 08 2007 Morning |
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Bodhisattva VowsSerial: RA-03463 -
Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Evil |
Sep 08 2007 Afternoon |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowSerial: RA-03457 -
Buddha, Practice |
Aug 21 2007 |
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Pathways to Enlightenment: Embrace Non-ThinkingSerial: RA-03456 The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen through the lens of bodhisattva vows, emphasizing non-thinking as the path to transcendental meditation. It considers the wholehearted engagement in daily activities as aligned with the... Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, Bodhisattva |
Aug 19 2007 |
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Embracing Wholeness Through ConfessionSerial: RA-03455 The talk focuses on the vow to confess and repent one's unskillful deeds as a means to cultivate the virtues of the Buddhas. It emphasizes the importance of confession and repentance not only for personal growth but also for... Repentance, Vow, Offering |
Aug 18 2007 |
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Living the Fire of Zen PracticeSerial: RA-03454 This talk addresses the insights and challenges related to maintaining a balanced relationship with the teacher-disciple connection and the bodhisattva vows within Zen practice. It underscores the importance of staying close to... resistance, Zazen, Offering |
Aug 17 2007 |
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Wholehearted Sitting: Essence of Zen PracticeSerial: RA-03453 The talk emphasizes that the essence of Zen practice lies in wholehearted sitting, which in itself embodies all traditional practices such as making offerings, praising Buddhas, and confessing sins. This approach aligns with... Lotus Sutra, Bowing, Vow |
Aug 16 2007 |
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Open Hearts, Unwavering VowsSerial: RA-03452 The talk examines the connection between vows and progress along the bodhisattva path as detailed in the Samadhi Nirmacana Sutra and emphasizes the significance of openness and responsiveness in meditation and daily practice. The... Vow, Openness, resistance |
Aug 15 2007 |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowSerial: RA-03451 -
Nirvana, Openness |
Aug 14 2007 |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowSerial: RA-03450 -
Nirvana, Openness, Vow |
Aug 14 2007 |
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Just Sitting, Universal ConnectionSerial: RA-03449 The talk emphasizes the deep connection between Zen meditation and the Bodhisattva vow, centralizing the practice of "just sitting" or Shikantaza. The discussion highlights the importance of being open, accepting responsibility,... Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, true dharma |
Aug 13 2007 |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowSerial: RA-03448 -
Vow, Lotus Sutra |
Aug 07 2007 |
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Wholehearted Mindfulness, Universal ConnectionSerial: RA-03459 The main thesis of the talk emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings through the practice of Buddha's meditation, advocating for wholehearted attention in every action and moment of existence. The discussion highlights the... Karma, Breath, Mindfulness |
Aug 2007 2 Gaia House |
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Karma's Power: Intention and TransformationSerial: RA-03458 The talk explores the foundational role of karma in Buddhism, emphasizing that action, defined as intention (Sanskrit: cetana), shapes both human existence and the physical world. It underscores the interplay of personal and... Karma, Vow, Bodhisattva Vow |
Aug 2007 |
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Beyond Delusion: Embracing Interconnected EnlightenmentSerial: RA-03460 The talk delves into the concept of delusion in the context of self and practice within the framework of Buddhist philosophy. It discusses how the conventional view of self as separate from the universe perpetuates delusion,... Delusion, Vow, Karmic Consciousness |
Aug 2007 |
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Embracing Zen: Beyond Form and EmptinessSerial: RA-03461 The talk examines Zen practice by exploring its intrinsic relationship with Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, challenging the perception that Zen solely represents a minimalistic, form-focused spiritual approach. The discussion... Karma, Bodhisattva Vow, Vow |
Aug 2007 |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowSerial: RA-03447 -
Vow, Samadhi |
Jul 31 2007 |
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Worship of the BuddhaSerial: RA-03446 -
Lotus Sutra, Soto Zen, Happiness |
Jul 28 2007 Morning |
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Only a Buddha and a BuddhaSerial: RA-03445 -
Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Consciousness |
Jul 28 2007 Afternoon |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowSerial: RA-03444 -
Bodhisattva, Work, Suffering |
Jul 24 2007 |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowSerial: RA-03443 -
Suffering, Vow, Nirvana |
Jul 17 2007 |
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The Highest HappinessSerial: RA-03442 -
Suffering, Compassion, Happiness |
Jul 15 2007 |
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Prajna ParamitaSerial: RA-03440 -
Emptiness, Practice, Generosity |
Jul 14 2007 Afternoon |
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The Bodhisattva and the MahayanaSerial: RA-03441 -
Emptiness, Practice, Buddha |
Jul 14 2007 Morning |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowSerial: RA-03439 -
Bodhisattva, Vow, Intention |
Jul 10 2007 |
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Gracious Attention to StoriesSerial: RA-03438 -
Enlightenment, Instruction, Observe |
May 27 2007 |
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Awakening Through Mindful StorytellingSerial: RA-03436 The talk explores Zen practice with an emphasis on mindfulness and gracious attention to personal stories as a means to engage with enlightenment. It discusses the Buddha's practice of enlightenment, contrasting it with personal... Buddha, Practice, Lotus Sutra |
May 26 2007 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Generosity Unveils Wisdom's LightSerial: RA-03437 The discussion focuses on the practice of generosity as a path to wisdom in Zen philosophy, emphasizing that holding onto stories prevents enlightenment. Through the analogy of stories tied to personal experiences, the talk... Practice, Wisdom, Generosity |
May 26 2007 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Intimacy Through Timeless TalesSerial: RA-03435 The talk explores the challenge of cultivating intimacy with those we know less intimately, as a practice towards realizing broader connections with all beings, a principle central in Zen. There is a thematic exploration of... Intimacy, Tassajara, japanese |
May 14 2007 |
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Zen Stories: Path to EnlightenmentSerial: RA-03434 The talk focuses on the significance of Zen stories, particularly the interaction between Linji and his teachers, Wang Bo and Dayu, as described in the "Record of Linji" (Linji Lu). The narrative illustrates themes of the teacher... Generosity, Pain, Attachment |
May 07 2007 |
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The Light of Buddha's Wisdom - Precepts of CompassionSerial: RA-03433 -
Letting Go, Generosity, Karmic Consciousness |
May 06 2007 Part 7 |
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The Light of Buddha's Wisdom - Precepts of CompassionSerial: RA-03432 -
Study, Evil, Emptiness |
May 06 2007 Part 6 |
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The Light of Buddha's Wisdom - Precepts of CompassionSerial: RA-03431 -
Time, Study, Work |
May 05 2007 Part 5 |