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Discover Your Inner Family Jewels Serial: RA-03384 The central theme of the talk revolves around the concept that spiritual treasures, metaphorically referred to as "family jewels," are inherent within oneself and not found externally. Anecdotes from Zen ancestors Tetsugikai... *Practice Period, Pain, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 12 2006
Buddha’s Meditation and the Study of Karma Serial: RA-03383 Sesshin Talk 3/Day 5Tassajara Zen Mountain CenterDecember 11, 2006 - *Zazen, Samadhi, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 11 2006 Tassajara
Mindful Intentions Transforming Karma Serial: RA-03382 The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing mindfulness and close attention to both conscious and unconscious intentions as a means of transforming karmic effects. By acknowledging the transformation potential of conscious...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 2006 Tassajara
Karma's Intertwined Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03381 The talk centers on the interconnectedness of karma, intention, and spiritual growth within the framework of Buddhadharma. It emphasizes a nuanced understanding of karmic causation, avoiding extremes of determinism and rejecting... *Karma, Pain, Intention*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 09 2006
Ancient Wisdom in Modern Lives Serial: RA-03380 The talk discusses how ancient Zen stories and teachings relate to contemporary life, suggesting that embodying these teachings in current contexts, referred to as "grandmother mind," is an integral part of living according to... *Practice, Buddha, Triple Treasure*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 08 2006
Zen's Dance with Cause and Effect Serial: RA-03379 The talk analyzes the concept of cause and effect in Zen, particularly through the lens of Dogen Zenji's teachings, using the story of a monk who fell into the body of a wild fox for misunderstanding a critical Zen question about... *Faith, Karma, Fox*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 07 2006
Zen and the Dance of Karma Serial: RA-03378 The talk explores the relationship between enlightenment, karmic causation, and the practice of Zen, emphasizing the importance of deep faith and understanding of karmic law. It discusses the Zen philosophy that enlightenment is... *Karma, Faith, Doubt*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 05 2006
Karma and Causation in Zen Serial: RA-03377 The talk explores the concept of karma and causation within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the distinction between karmic and non-karmic causation and their respective roles in understanding selflessness and enlightenment. Key... *Karma, Intention, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 03 2006
Unveiling Injustice Within Zen Spaces Serial: RA-03376 The talk addresses institutional exclusion and oppression within a Zen Center, focusing on the difference between individual interactions and systemic discrimination upheld by institutions. It considers how institutional... *Pain, Culture, Chanting*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 30 2006
Foundations of Right View in Buddhism Serial: RA-03375 The talk explores the essential components of the Noble Eightfold Path, focusing on the importance of 'right view' as a foundation for Buddhist practice. Through references to the scripture "The Great Forty," the discussion... *Intention, Mindfulness, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 28 2006
Embracing Non-Discrimination Through Zazen Serial: RA-03374 The talk focuses on practicing zazen with an emphasis on the Bodhisattva precept of non-discrimination, relating this to avoiding evil without attachment or distinguishing between good and evil. The discussion expands on how... *Evil, Bodhisattva Precepts, Discrimination*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 26 2006
Unity in Diversity: Zen Insights Serial: RA-03373 The talk focuses on the concept of difference and unity, particularly within the context of Zen practice. The discussion highlights how people often incorrectly perceive differences as separations, which can lead to feelings of... *Separation, Pain, Diversity*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 20 2006
Zen Path of Non-Seeking Serial: RA-03372 The lecture explores the concept of non-seeking and non-discrimination as the essence of the Ancestry and Buddha's samadhi in Zen practice. It emphasizes that achieving a state free from seeking and discrimination aligns one with... *Discrimination, Posture, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 16 2006
Zen Innovations: Tradition Meets Transformation Serial: RA-03371 The talk addresses proposed adjustments to traditional Zen practices within the community, specifically suggesting a day without standard services to explore the potential impacts on practice and individual resistance. The... *Practice Period, resistance, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 2006
Awakening Without Seeking Effort Serial: RA-03370 This talk explores the misconception that seeking the Dharma creates a sense of separation, while in reality, the Dharma is already present and perfect. It emphasizes non-discrimination and non-seeking as central to realizing... *Samadhi, Faith, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2006
Embrace Presence, Transcend Seeking Serial: RA-03369 The talk focuses on the importance of practicing Zen with wholehearted dedication and awareness, emphasizing settling into the present moment and letting go of expectations or desires. Key themes include practicing non-seeking,... *Posture, Buddha Mind, Practice Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 12 2006
Zen Awakening Through Silent Presence Serial: RA-03368 The talk explores the dynamics of teaching and non-teaching in Zen, highlighting interactions where teachers do not explicitly convey teachings yet facilitate enlightenment through relational practice. A primary discussion hinges...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 11 2006
Enlightenment Amidst Life's Flames Serial: RA-03367 The talk explores the imagery and concept of Buddhas sitting amid fierce life challenges, symbolized by flames, as a metaphor for enlightenment arising from adversity. It emphasizes the fundamental Zen teaching of recognizing and... *Anger, Patience, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 10 2006
Awakening Through Ordinary Mind Serial: RA-03366 The talk focuses on the Zen philosophy of "ordinary mind" and the significance of non-duality and imperceptible mutual assistance in practice. It explores the concept of being "burned up" by the Dhamma wheel, noting the... *resistance, Evil, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 09 2006
Enlightenment Through Ordinary Mind Serial: RA-03365 The discussion centers on the concept of the "ordinary mind" as synonymous with the path to enlightenment, emphasizing the non-dual nature of ordinary consciousness and the Buddha mind. The talk explores the intricate interplay... *Ordinary Mind, Pain, Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 08 2006
Unified Mind, Ordinary Enlightenment Serial: RA-03364 The talk explores the Zen practice of mutual assistance between practitioners and the enlightenment of all things, emphasizing the concept of non-duality. It delves into the notion that ordinary mind is the way, highlighting Zhao... *Ordinary Mind, Enlightenment, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 07 2006
Zen Refuge: Non-Duality in Practice Serial: RA-03363 The talk centers around the practice of taking refuge in Buddha and its significance in Zen tradition, emphasizing the non-duality of Buddha and sentient beings. Incorporating personal experiences and historical references, the... *Three Treasures, Karmic Consciousness, Complete Perfect Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 06 2006
Sunday Q&A Serial: RA-00337 The talk explores the interplay between fear and compassion in the path of a Bodhisattva. The narrative emphasizes that embracing the pain of caring leads to joy and the practice of giving. Comparisons between the expressions of... *Buddha, Pain, Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 06 2006 Green Gulch Farm
Everyday Actions, Ultimate Reality Serial: RA-03362 The discussion focuses on the practice of expressing the "Buddha mind seal" through everyday actions, emphasizing the non-duality of delusion and enlightenment, and how each action is an opportunity for self-fulfilling awareness... *Buddha Mind, Pain, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 05 2006
Self-Awareness and Universal Illumination Serial: RA-03361 The discussion focuses on the concept of "self-receiving and using awareness," a translation from the Chinese term "Kanjizai" for Avalokiteshvara in the Heart Sutra. It explores the notions of contemplation, self-existence, and... *Intention, Study, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 01 2006
Wholehearted Awareness Beyond Illusion Serial: RA-03360 The talk explores the practice of zazen, emphasizing "wholehearted awareness in the midst of delusion," which transcends both delusion and enlightenment, and examines Zen principles through personal narrative and community... *Practice Period, Delusion, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 2006
Dropping Body and Mind: Zen Fusion Serial: RA-03359 The talk centers on the Zen concept of "dropping off body and mind," exploring how sitting meditation, or zazen, facilitates this state by engaging in "Buddha activity" that resonates with all things. It emphasizes the non-dual...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2006
Inner Light: Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03358 This talk examines the relationship between self-awareness in everyday activities and the concept of self-fulfilling samadhi within Buddhist practice. It emphasizes the importance of turning one's attention inward to study... *Faith, Samadhi, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 17 2006
Embracing Imperfection in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03357 The talk emphasizes themes of perception, awareness, and the practice of Zen, focusing on the dualities of valid and non-valid consciousness, and the impact of karmic hindrances on seeing and experiencing love and kindness. It... *Vow, Hindrances, Doubt*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 16 2006
Vows, Intentions, and Spiritual Growth Serial: RA-03354 The talk centers on the differentiation between 'vow' and 'intention' within Zen practice, examining how these concepts are expressed in various languages like Sanskrit and Chinese, and how they relate to personal spiritual... *Pain, Vow, true dharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 15 2006 B Santa Barbara Zen Center
Enlightenment Unveiled Through Ritual Action Serial: RA-03355 The talk focuses on the non-dual nature of enlightenment and delusion, emphasizing how the tacit bond of enlightenment can be continuously enacted through ritual actions involving thoughts, speech, and posture. It also explores... *Karma, Consciousness, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 15 2006 C Santa Barbara Zen Center
Transcending Self: Delusion to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03353 The central thesis explores the relationship between self and the world through the concepts of delusion and enlightenment. Enlightenment arises when one understands the illusion of a separate self, perceiving instead that all... *Delusion, Enlightenment, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 15 2006 A Santa Barbara Zen Center
Fluid Morality: Interdependence and Intentions Serial: RA-03352 The talk focuses on the concepts of inherent goodness and evil, the nature of moral actions, and the perception of love and compassion. The argument posits that goodness and evil do not possess inherent selves, and these... *Love, Evil, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 2006 Santa Barbara Zen Center
Intention as Living Meditation Serial: RA-03350 The talk emphasizes the significance of understanding and observing one's intentions before actions, particularly in relation to Zen practices. The discussion presents the idea that conscious awareness of intentions transforms... *Intention, Love, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 2006 B Santa Barbara Zen Center
Navigating Self: The Illusion Unveiled Serial: RA-03351 The main thesis of the talk centers on the examination of the self through the lens of interconnectedness and impermanence, utilizing the analogy of a boat's movement to illustrate the illusion of permanence. The discussion... *Love, Intention, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 2006 C Santa Barbara Zen Center
Intentions Shape Our Karma Serial: RA-03349 The talk centers on the concept of karma as defined in Buddhist teachings, emphasizing its interpretation as intention rather than fate or fatalism. It explains that karma is primarily a cognitive activity expressed through... *Intention, Love, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 2006 A Santa Barbara Zen Center
Intention and Action in Buddha Way Serial: RA-03348 The main thesis of the talk revolves around two approaches to practicing the Buddha way: one as living vow and ritual action, and the other as intention driven acts of compassionate learning. The speaker explores the distinction... *Intention, Karma, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 12 2006
Intention Unveiled: The Heart of Zen Serial: RA-03347 The talk explores the concept of intention and selflessness within Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of understanding and nurturing one's intention or "inmost request." It articulates that recognizing the emptiness of... *Bell, Lovingkindness, Dogen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 08 2006
Hearing Dharma, Transcending Illusions Serial: RA-03346 This talk discusses the importance of hearing the true Dharma to transcend worldly distractions and maintain the Buddha Dharma, highlighting Eihei Dogen's teaching on the logical process from hearing the Dharma to achieving... *Intention, Karma, true dharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 06 2006
Interconnected Intentions in Zen Karma Serial: RA-03345 The central thesis of this talk explores the role of intention and cognition in understanding karma within Zen philosophy. It discusses the awareness of one's intentions and their evolution as essential to spiritual practice,... *Intention, Karma, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 04 2006
Intention's Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03344 The talk delves into understanding the "Buddha way" through the lens of intention, suggesting that intention is a pattern of relationship that holds significant influence over one's path to enlightenment. It emphasizes that... *Intention, Buddha, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 17 2006
Presence as the Ultimate Koan Serial: RA-03335 The talk primarily explores the concept of the "Genjo Koan" from Soto Zen perspective, emphasizing the immediacy and presence in meditation to realize truth as it unfolds in each moment. It discusses how through this practice,... *Koan, Soto Zen, Rinzai*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 20 2006
Genjo Koan - Return to Where You Are Serial: RA-03334 Genjo Koan - Return to Where You Are - 2006.08.19 Reb Anderson GGF Sesshin 6 with Q&A Two Boat Metaphors in Genjo Koan Attending to action Coming home to receive gifts from the Universe Meal Chant "Each Bite" Moon... The talk explores themes of perception and the nature of self through the use of imagery involving a boat, emphasizing the practice of returning to awareness and understanding actions as expressions of the universe. It discusses... Genjokoan, Giving, Meal Chant, Three Treasures, Karma, Three Treasures, Doubt...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 19 2006 AM Green Gulch Farm
What Is It That Thus Comes Serial: RA-03333 - *Intention, Study, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 18 2006
Non-Thinking and the Essential Art of Zazen Serial: RA-03332 The talk discusses the practice of zazen and the concept of "non-thinking" as an essential art, emphasizing contemplation on thinking, intention, and action. The lecture delves into the nature of karma, suggesting that every... *Intention, Practice, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 17 2006 Morning Green Gulch Farm
Expounding Everything As Buddha Dharma Serial: RA-03331 - *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 16 2006 Morning
Settling into Self-Discovery Journey Serial: RA-03330 The talk explores the concept of "settling the self on the self," emphasizing a practice where one observes and attends to each experience as an opportunity to learn about the self, thus arriving at enlightenment. It underscores... *Delusion, Buddha, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 15 2006
Settling the Self Into the Self Serial: RA-01527 The talk explores the complexities of karma, emphasizing intention as a relational pattern within cognition that leads to consequences. It is highlighted that karma is not singularly responsible for all experiences; other... *Intention, Karma, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 15 2006
Giving In Each Moment Serial: RA-03329 - *Practice, Precepts, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 14 2006 Morning
Intention Transforms the World Serial: RA-03327 - *Intention, Vow, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 2006 AM

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