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Wandering Away from Our Original Home in Search of Our Original Home -
Buddha Nature, Greed, Lotus Sutra |
Aug 10 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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More Poverty And Nobility -
Discrimination, Lotus Sutra, Non-discrimination, Cultivation, Nirvana |
Jun 08 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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After Generations Of Nobility, Temporarily Fallen Into Poverty Buddha nature. Story about Uncle Mi and Dongshan discussing a rabbit crossing the road.Lotus Sutra story about the destitute child. Enlightenment and delusion. Human agency (or training) and awakening. Enlightenment is always... -
Buddha Nature, Koan, Enlightenment, Compassion, Practice, Work |
Jun 08 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Conversation about Principle and Phenomena -
Heart Sutra, Perfect Wisdom, confusion, Letting Go, Don't Know Mind, Buddha Mind, Silence... |
May 18 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The World-Honored One Ascends the Seat -
Manjushri, Book of Serenity, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Observe |
May 18 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Just This Is: the Avatamsaka Sutra in the Zen Tradition -
Perfect Wisdom, Discrimination, Buddha Mind, Practice Period, Karmic Consciousness, Heart... |
Apr 13 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Traveling Along, Singing a Song, Side by Side If you’re a Buddha, do you know it?
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Equanimity |
Apr 13 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddha Activity -
Intimacy, Doubt, Faith, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Karmic Consciousness, Light-and-... |
Mar 09 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Generating Energy -
Patience, Enthusiasm, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Emotions, Breath |
Mar 09 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The New Coffin Summary of the unrecorded morning talk. The practice of just sitting. Remembering stillness, letting go of 'what next.' Training to ready for this moment, and for death.
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Death-and-Dying, Stillness, Bell, Silence |
Dec 15 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Silent Sitting and Social Action Sitting in the world, we can't perceive the whole world; we sit in our dharma position, which changes all the time. Impermanence is Buddhism - this place is no abode..
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Dharma Position, Impermanence, Compassion, Impermanence, Original Nature, Hate... |
Oct 20 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Silent Sitting and Social Action All compounded phenomena are unworthy of confidence. Compassion to these unstable phenomena is our practice. Zen stories are about enacting awakening within social interactions. Attend to your body, posture, breath first, and... -
Compassion, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Practice Period, Practice Period, Mindfulness,... |
Oct 20 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Contemplating Torei Zenji's Vow Everything is manifesting the path of the ancient buddhas, abiding together in their respective dharma positions. Abiding in this moment and being free of it, even if we think it is obstruction or that we are stuck.
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Global Warming, Stillness, Global Warming, Instruction |
Sep 15 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Compassion is a Conversation A conversation is what we are doing together. Buddhas are sitting upright and still, in the midst of everything, having a conversation with silence. The story of his Nanchuan and his sickle. Meeting the person and the moment in... -
Compassion, Global Warming, Koan, Global Warming, Stillness, Ceremony |
Sep 15 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #4 Being supported in compassion; Uncle Mi and the rabbit;
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Compassion, Buddha Nature, Perfect Wisdom, Attachment |
Jul 14 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #4 Opportunities for compassion - with friends and enemies; the story of the destitute son from the Lotus Sutra
The talk focuses on opportunities for practicing compassion towards both friends and enemies, drawing on the story of the destitute son from the Lotus Sutra. The narrative explores the Buddhist teaching that compassion should be... Compassion, Compassion, Buddha, Time |
Jul 14 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddhas Turn the Wheel of Dharma in the Midst of Fierce FlamesSerial: RA-04394 How to be with the fire that surrounds us; Buddha sitting upright, clearly observing, accepting all suffering; watching our fears about not being able to control things.
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Observe, Peace, Manjushri |
Oct 14 2017 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddhas And Bodhisattvas Are Intimate CommunicationSerial: RA-04313 Bodhisattvas vow to teach. Lay bodhisatta and priest bodhisattvas are both students and teachers of the dharma.
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Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Buddha, Teacher-and-Student, Buddha, Samadhi, Bodhisattva... |
Oct 08 2016 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 10Serial: RA-04255 -
Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Stillness, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Samadhi... |
Dec 12 2015 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Intimate Communion in Zen PracticeSerial: RA-04220 This talk explores the concept of "precious mirror samadhi," a state of cognition reflecting an awareness taught through various forms, including poetry and songs. It emphasizes the notion of intimate communion among... Doubt, confusion, Compassion |
Jul 11 2015 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Intimate Pathways: Zen and DiscipleshipSerial: RA-04217 The talk discusses the nuanced relationship between a spiritual teacher and their disciple, focusing on personal anecdotes about discipleship at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Reflections on misunderstood teacher-student... Ceremony, Time, true dharma |
Jun 06 2015 |
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The Sound of the Valley Stream and the Color of the MountainSerial: RA-04141 The talk examines the concept of non-duality between Buddhas and unenlightened beings as the ground of perfect wisdom. It explores how the aspiration for wisdom is a psychological practice that can open spiritual realities. The... Perfect Wisdom, Non-duality, Intimacy, Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom |
Jul 12 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Good Friendship of Shitou, Matsu and YaoshanSerial: RA-04107 -
Shitou, Mazu, Yaoshan, Koan, Teacher-and-Student, Practice, Time, Buddha |
Feb 01 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Essence of Mind: Daowu Teaches the Essential Gate to TruthSerial: RA-04102 Sesshin Dharma Talk
This talk explores the idea put forth by Shakyamuni Buddha that the essence of a holy life, and by extension the path to enlightenment, is rooted in friendship and companionship. By intertwining the practice of mindfulness of... Wisdom, Mindfulness |
Jan 22 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Honoring Student-Teacher Relationship (Flower Adornment Scripture)Serial: RA-04094 -
Compassion, Consciousness, Enlightenment, Offering, Complete Perfect Enlightenment... |
Jan 04 2014 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Honoring Student-Teacher Relationship (Flower Adornment Scripture)Serial: RA-04093 -
Kalyana Mitra, Compassion, New Year, Teacher-and-Student, Perfect Wisdom, Liberation... |
Jan 04 2014 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Work of Going Beyond BuddhaSerial: RA-04073 Realization in the bodyGoing Beyond BuddhaSept 2013 PM No Abode
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Buddha, Consciousness, Observe |
Sep 21 2013 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Work of Going Beyond BuddhaSerial: RA-04072 The talk explores the concept of transcending Buddhahood, emphasizing the practice of embodying and realizing the 'mind of no abode' as a means of enlightenment. The discussion weaves through interpretations of classical... Buddha, Work, Karma |
Sep 21 2013 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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On BreathingSerial: RA-04071 -
Emotions, Breath, Posture |
Aug 29 2013 The Yoga Room |
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Fayan's Hair's BreadthSerial: RA-04056 Fayan’s HairsbreadthNo Abode 5/17/13 PM( On Looking for Results in the Visible World. 30 Min)
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Nirvana, Samsara, Emptiness |
May 17 2013 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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I Have Long Heard of Dragon PondSerial: RA-04051 -
Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Transmission |
Apr 13 2013 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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I Have Long Heard of Dragon PondSerial: RA-04052 -
Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Lotus Sutra |
Apr 13 2013 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect WisdomSerial: RA-04047 -
Ceremony, Perfect Wisdom, Vow |
Mar 02 2013 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Buddha Mind Seal and the Teachings of Perfect WisdomSerial: RA-04046 -
Perfect Wisdom, Heart Sutra, Buddha Mind |
Mar 02 2013 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Special Transmission Outside the ScripturesSerial: RA-04044 -
Buddha Mind, Transmission, Stillness |
Feb 02 2013 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Three Kinds of CompassionSerial: RA-04011 -
Compassion, Suffering, Meditation |
Nov 11 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Bodhisattva Precepts Guided by the Teaching of Mind OnlySerial: RA-03995 -
Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness, Precepts |
Oct 06 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Bodhisattva Precepts Guided by the Teaching of Mind OnlySerial: RA-03996 -
Precepts, Karmic Consciousness, Observe |
Oct 06 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Bodhisattva's Mind of No AbodeSerial: RA-03991 -
Fundraising, Buddha Mind, Concentration |
Sep 01 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Bodhisattva's Mind of No AbodeSerial: RA-03992 The main thesis explores the intersection of Zen practice with perceptions of religion, discussing the pursuit of inner peace, truth, beauty, and goodness within the context of Zen teachings. The dialogue considers how different... Peace, Practice, Religion |
Sep 01 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Lotus Flower Blossoms on Each ThoughtSerial: RA-03985 A Lotus Flower Blooms on Every ThoughtTenshin Reb AndersonNo Abode August 11, 2012 Late afternoon
The talk elucidates the Zen perspective on the "real form" of the universe as distinguished from appearances, emphasizing the realization of this form as a lived experience rather than a conceptual understanding. This... Compassion, Delusion, Time |
Aug 11 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Wisdom Verifies WisdomSerial: RA-03984 When Wisdom Verifies WisdomTenshin Reb AndersonNo Abode August 11, 2012
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Suffering, Freedom, Pain |
Aug 11 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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When Dharma Fills Body and MindSerial: RA-03976 -
Nirvana, Religion |
Jul 13 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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When Dharma Fills Body and MindSerial: RA-03977 -
Desire, Instruction |
Jul 13 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Chick and Hen -- Inquiring and RespondingSerial: RA-03972 Chick and Hen -- Inquiring and RespondingTenshin Reb AndersonNo Abode, July 1, 2012 Afternoon
Karmic consciousness. Living beings live in a story-telling world. That’s where problems occur. Zuigan: “Teacher!”... -
Karmic Consciousness, Zuigan, Delusion |
Jul 01 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Room, the Seat, and the RobeSerial: RA-03953 -
Lotus Sutra, Hate |
Apr 14 2012 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Room, the Seat, and the RobeSerial: RA-03952 The Room, the Seat and the RobeNo Abode 4/14/12
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Lotus Sutra, Compassion, Instruction |
Apr 14 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Seeds and Fruits of True AwakeningSerial: RA-03950 The Seeds and Fruits of True AwakeningApril 5, 2012 at The Yoga RoomPart four of a seven part series based on the Six Paramitas
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Practice, Enlightenment, Yoga |
Apr 05 2012 4 The Yoga Room |
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The Seeds and Fruits of True AwakeningSerial: RA-03949 The Seeds and Fruits of True AwakeningMarch 29, 2012 at The Yoga RoomPart three of a seven part series based on the Six Paramitas
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Daily Life, Enlightenment, Precepts |
Mar 29 2012 3 The Yoga Room |
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The Seeds and Fruits of True AwakeningSerial: RA-03948 The Seeds and Fruits of True Awakening
March 22, 2012 at The Yoga RoomPart two of a seven part series based on the Six Paramitas
The talk explores the aspiration for enlightenment with a focus on nurturing this wish through the six perfections, essential practices for Bodhisattvas, which include giving, ethical discipline, patience, courageous effort,... Practice, Buddha, Time |
Mar 22 2012 2 The Yoga Room |