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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, Money, Equanimity, Zazen, Posture	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 21 2007 Green Gulch Farm
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
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
Awakening Through Vows and Refuge Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2007 PM No Abode Hermitage
Emptiness Unveiled in Form Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 2007 1 Santa Barbara Zen Center
Experiencing Emptiness Through Everyday Acts Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 2007 2 Santa Barbara Zen Center
Cultivating Compassion through Emptiness Insight Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 13 2007 1 Santa Barbara Zen Center
Embracing Emptiness Through Collective Vows Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 13 2007 Santa Barbara Zen Center
Embracing Delusion's Path to Unity Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 10 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Zen Vows and Retreat Realities Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 10 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Crafting Collective Karma: Zen's Storytelling Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 09 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Embracing Stories with Zen Equanimity Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 09 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Wholehearted Awareness for Mutual Benefit Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 08 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Surrendering to Tranquil Wisdom Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 08 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Mindful Narratives Shape Our Lives Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 07 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Embracing Universality in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03469 The talk examines the concept of sincere practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that true practice involves recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and their enlightenment. This discourse centers on the bodhisattva... *Vow, Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 07 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Wholehearted Living Through Buddhas Lens Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 06 2007 1 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Wholehearted Path to Interconnectedness Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 06 2007 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Friendship as Enlightenment's Pathway Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 05 2007 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Interconnected Hearts: Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03464 The talk discusses the concept of wholeheartedness and enlightenment, proposing a vision of a deeply interconnected universe where beings live with mutual wisdom, love, and compassion. Achieving this state involves opening... *Openness, Buddhism, Global Warming*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 09 2007
Embodying Mindful Compassion Daily Serial: RA-03463 The talk focuses on integrating the Bodhisattva vow into daily mindfulness practices, encouraging mindfulness of the infinite possibilities and aspirations of the Bodhisattva. It underscores the importance of maintaining an... *Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 08 2007 Afternoon
Zen Vows: Engaged Enlightenment Pathways Serial: RA-03462 The discussion explores the intricate relationship between Zen meditation and the bodhisattva vows, highlighting how these vows integrate into daily practices and enhance enlightenment. The talk emphasizes that while traditional... *Karma, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 08 2007 Morning
Vows In Action: Zen Unveiled Serial: RA-03457 The discussion explores the intimate connection between the Bodhisattva vows and Zen meditation, notably the ten great vows of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra. It emphasizes the importance of openness and responsibility by... *Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 2007
Pathways to Enlightenment: Embrace Non-Thinking Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 19 2007
Embracing Wholeness Through Confession Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 18 2007
Living the Fire of Zen Practice Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 17 2007
Wholehearted Sitting: Essence of Zen Practice Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 16 2007
Open Hearts, Unwavering Vows Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 15 2007
Embodying Openness Through Zen Meditation Serial: RA-03450 The talk explores the concept of Zen meditation as an expression of the Bodhisattva vow, focusing on the practice of "just sitting" (Shikantaza) as openness and receptivity to the realized universe. This meditation practice is... *Nirvana, Openness, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 14 2007
Universal Realization Through Just Sitting Serial: RA-03451 The talk explores the concept of Zen meditation as a representation of the Bodhisattva vow, focusing on perceiving the universe as a realized entity. The practice of "just sitting" becomes an act of opening to the realized... *Nirvana, Openness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 14 2007
Just Sitting, Universal Connection Serial: 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,... *Bodhisattva Vow, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 13 2007
Zen Meditation: The Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-03448 The talk addresses Zen meditation's true nature as aligned with the Bodhisattva vow, emphasizing it as a practice rooted in the wish and commitment to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Central to this... *Lotus Sutra, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 07 2007
Karma's Power: Intention and Transformation Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 2007
Wholehearted Mindfulness, Universal Connection Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 2007 2 Gaia House
Beyond Delusion: Embracing Interconnected Enlightenment Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 2007
Embracing Zen: Beyond Form and Emptiness Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 2007
Zen Reciprocity: Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03447 The talk primarily explores Zen meditation as an expression of the bodhisattva vow, emphasizing living life with the intention of giving to others while being mindful of how life is received. It highlights the interconnected... *Samadhi, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 31 2007
Dissolving Duality Through Zen Veneration Serial: RA-03445 The talk delves into the concept of veneration and worship within Zen practice, addressing potential misconceptions about worship and duality. It examines the duality between practitioner and Buddha, exploring how reverence can... *Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 2007 Afternoon
Buddhas in Everyday Interactions Serial: RA-03446 The talk focuses on the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing that true understanding of reality is achieved only through practice and engagement with all forms of suffering. It posits that Buddhas exist in both apparent and... *Lotus Sutra, Soto Zen, Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 2007 Morning
Compassionate Mindfulness Through Zen Connection Serial: RA-03444 The talk delves into the concept of Zen meditation as an expression of the Bodhisattva vow, emphasizing the importance of openness, responsibility, and compassion in working with all beings. The discussion explores themes such as... *Bodhisattva, Work, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 24 2007
Silent Compassion Through Zen Meditation Serial: RA-03443 The talk examines Zen meditation as an embodiment of the Bodhisattva vow, focusing on integrating the practice into a vow for the welfare of all beings. The discussion delves into the nature of vows in different cultural contexts... *Suffering, Vow, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 17 2007
Embracing Suffering for True Happiness Serial: RA-03442 The talk explores the paradoxical relationship between suffering and happiness, emphasizing the concept of accepting suffering as a path to the highest happiness. Drawing from the idea of the Bodhisattva, it encourages embracing... *Suffering, Compassion, Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2007
Path to Enlightenment through Generosity Serial: RA-03440 This talk examines the concepts of the Bodhisattva and Mahayana within Zen philosophy, focusing on the evolutionary path towards enlightenment for the welfare of all beings and the universal nature of the Mahayana, which includes... *Emptiness, Practice, Generosity*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 14 2007 Afternoon
Embracing Emptiness with Gracious Attention Serial: RA-03441 The talk examines the Bodhisattva's journey into the Mahayana through the lens of the Prajnaparamita Sutras, emphasizing the transition from conventional wisdom to understanding emptiness. It highlights the importance of... *Emptiness, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 14 2007 Morning
Awakening Through the Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-03439 This talk explores the concept of Zen meditation as an embodiment of the Bodhisattva vow, focusing on the process of continuous awakening and the interdependence of past lives and present enlightenment. The discussion contrasts... *Bodhisattva, Vow, Intention*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 10 2007
Awakening Together in Silent Bonds Serial: RA-03438 The talk discusses the concept of enlightenment as a silent bond among all beings and the practice of awakening to this connection through gracious attention to our stories. By mindfully observing personal narratives without... *Enlightenment, Instruction, Observe*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2007
Awakening Through Mindful Storytelling Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 26 2007 AM No Abode Hermitage
Generosity Unveils Wisdom's Light Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 26 2007 PM No Abode Hermitage
Intimacy Through Timeless Tales Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 14 2007

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