The No Abode Audio Archive

Serial: RA-04621 The talk discusses the concept of "great compassion" as an intense spiritual intimacy that encompasses mutual inclusion and support among all beings, described as actualizing wholehearted presence. It emphasizes the necessity of...

Serial: RA-04619 The talk explores the nuances of Zen mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of the term "don't know" beyond its literal translation, particularly in relation to prajna, or wisdom. It also discusses walking meditation, known as...

Serial: RA-04617 The talk explores the concept of relaxation amid a sense of responsibility, specifically within the context of Zen teachings on great compassion and non-attachment. A central theme is how one can remain relaxed, akin to masters...

    The talk elaborates on the Ten Practices of Great Compassion, as delineated by a significant bodhisattva in a sutra. These practices aim to cultivate and uphold great compassion, equating this to the realization and work of all...

Serial: RA-04614 This talk explores the concept of zazen as an expression of great compassion, proposing that the practice of meditation is inherently linked with collective awakening. It emphasizes the idea that individual karmic actions are...

Serial: RA-04611 The talk explores the concept of "triple treasure" in Zen Buddhism—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—clarifying that these are not separate entities but expressions of the same truth. Emphasis is placed on understanding Zazen as a...

 Dogenzenji's vow and the practice confession and repentance.  Confession and repentenance includes both social and solitary aspects of practice. "The Snowman" poem by Wallace Stevens, the "mind... The talk emphasizes Dogen's vow and the practice of confession and repentance, highlighting both their social and solitary dimensions as essential practices for Buddhist liberation. The discussion refers to the "mind of winter"...

The talk explores the nature of what it means to be a Zen practitioner, emphasizing that a Zen practitioner is not an isolated individual but rather the interaction and "meeting" between beings—characterized as a...

The talk emphasizes the importance of understanding and observing one's karmic consciousness to achieve liberation and benefit all beings. The discussion is steeped in Buddhist teachings and draws heavily on the works of...

The talk discusses the concept of "Direct Realization" of the Buddha Way, emphasizing that enlightenment must be approached through one's present state rather than attempting to change one's body and mind. The...

Serial: RA-04596 The talk outlines the practice of direct realization in Zen, emphasizing two key aspects: meeting the teacher and listening to teachings, and wholehearted sitting meditation. The discussion draws on historical and philosophical...

Serial: RA-04598 The talk analyzes the term "yo-ki" found in the Fukan Zazengi and its translation as the "essential working" or "pivotal activity" of the Buddha Way, identifying zazen as central to this practice. The discussion includes...

Serial: RA-04600 The talk explores the concept of three minds and the integration of wisdom and compassion in spiritual practice, emphasizing the celebration of Buddha's wisdom beyond human consciousness through practices like zazen and chants....

Serial: RA-04602 The talk explores the integral relationship between ethical discipline, concentration, and wisdom in Zen practice, emphasizing that each includes the others. It highlights the concept of "wholehearted sitting" as a manifestation...

Serial: RA-04604 The talk addresses the ninth major Bodhisattva precept, "Not Being Angry," discussing its commentary by Dogen and how it relates to intimacy with anger without repression or expression. The discussion integrates teachings from...

This talk explores the metaphysical nature of Bodhisattva awakening, emphasizing that it transcends sensory perception and occurs naturally within the context of everyday life. It discusses the spontaneous descent of metaphysical...

Serial: RA-04591 The talk primarily examines three types of compassion: sentimental compassion directed at sentient beings as they appear, illusory compassion viewed through the Dharma, and objectless compassion which transcends the perception of...

Serial: RA-04587 The talk explores the intricate relationship between consciousness, unconscious processes, and karmic consciousness, illustrating how compassion plays a pivotal role in realizing Buddhahood. The discussion emphasizes the ongoing...

Serial: RA-04589 The talk examines the nature of self in Buddhist philosophy through the lens of Vasubandhu’s teachings on the five skandhas and four afflictions associated with self-perception, focusing on how the self manifests in consciousness...

Serial: RA-04586 The talk primarily explores the concept of 'great compassion' as integral to Zen practice, emphasizing its role in achieving Buddhahood through protection and liberation of all beings. The speaker delves into the...

The talk explores the intricate relationship between compassion, consciousness, and karma in the context of Buddhist practice. It emphasizes the importance of studying one's own body and mind as an essential activity for...

Serial: RA-04594 The talk discusses the integration of wisdom and compassion through the lens of three types of compassion: sentimental compassion, the compassion of negation, and great compassion. It emphasizes the importance of gentle...

Serial: RA-04582 The focus of the talk is on cultivating compassion as a pathway to enlightenment, emphasizing the necessity of mindfulness in personal suffering to effectively aid others. In the discussion, different types of compassion are...

Serial: RA-04580 The talk explores the Zen meditation concept and the embodiment of great compassion, centering on the metaphor of the practitioner sitting at the center of suffering, akin to Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva's role in the Heart Sutra...