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Wheels of Wisdom and Compassion Serial: RA-03314 The talk explores the symbolic significance of the wheel in both Buddhism and Sufism, emphasizing the metaphor of turning to represent the practice and realization of interconnectedness and compassion. The importance of facing... *Love, Letting Go, Enemies*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 16 2006 2 Zen Center of Pittsburgh
Compassionate Engagement for Ethical Transformation Serial: RA-03312 The talk offers an exploration of the Buddha's teaching methodology and its application to modern ethical and environmental dilemmas. Emphasizing "appropriate response" as a core teaching, the discussion links historical and... *Pain, Happiness, Giving*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 11 2006 Morning Green Gulch Farm
Insight Through Baizhang's Fox Serial: RA-03310 The talk explores the Zen koan "Baizhang's Fox" from the Book of Serenity, discussing themes of cause and effect, and non-duality between the liberating and entrapping aspects of answers. It emphasizes the importance of seeing... *Fox, Time, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 10 2006 AM No Abode Hermitage
Navigating Non-Duality and Cause Serial: RA-03311 The talk delves into Eihei Dogen's writings on the story of Hyakujo's fox, focusing on the themes of cause and effect and non-duality. It highlights Dogen’s exploration of these themes in two of his essays, "Daishugyo" (Great... *Freedom, Duality, Fox*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 10 2006 PM No Abode Hermitage
Peaceful Leaps Beyond Duality Serial: RA-01856 The talk begins with a story intended for children about a bull named Ferdinand who defies expectations by remaining peaceful despite the chaos of a bullfighting arena—highlighting themes of tranquility and non-violence.... *Buddha, Freedom, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 03 2006
Beyond Dualities: Embracing the Buddha Way Serial: RA-00320 The talk discusses the practice of the Buddha Way, emphasizing the importance of avoiding wrong action, practicing right actions, and purifying the mind to transcend worldly dualities of good and evil, birth and death, self and... *Evil, Letting Go, Bodhisattva Precepts, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 28 2006
Beyond Dualities: Path to Liberation Serial: RA-03309 The talk delves into the core of Buddhist teaching about avoiding wrong actions, engaging in right conduct, and purifying the mind to perceive the world beyond conventional dualities like good and bad, birth and death. It... *Evil, Study, Intention*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 28 2006
Karma's Path: Zen and Beyond Serial: RA-03307 The talk explores the themes of karma and karmic effects, focusing on the Zen story of Baizhang's Fox, as recounted in both the Book of Serenity and the Mumonkan. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and... *Intention, Karma, Fox*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2006 AM
Transcending Karma Through Mindful Awareness Serial: RA-03308 The talk discusses the significance of meditation in understanding karmic conditioning and feelings, emphasizing the complexity of consciousness and its association with karma. The importance of noticing feelings and the... *Intention, Skandhas, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2006 PM
Pathways to Liberation from Greed Serial: RA-03306 The talk primarily addresses the pervasive nature of greed and its influence on societal and personal life, reflecting on the case of Jack Abramoff and labor exploitation in the Mariana Islands as a symbol of widespread systemic... *Greed, Desire, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 17 2006
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03305 This talk delves into Mahayana Abhidharma, focusing on the nature of perception and cognition, drawing comparisons between David Hume's philosophical distinctions of impressions and ideas and the teachings of Dignaga and... *Karma, Intention, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 15 2006 5
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03304 The talk delves into Mahayana Abhidharma, focusing on the nature of perception and cognition, with particular emphasis on the distinctions between valid and mistaken cognitions. The discussion also touches upon epistemology as a... *Time, Impermanence, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 08 2006
Perception Pathways in Buddhist Cognition Serial: RA-03303 The talk delves into the nature of perception in the context of Mahayana Abhidharma, exploring the interaction between the neurobiological, interpersonal, and the world in cognitive processes. It outlines various classifications... *Consciousness, Time, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 01 2006 3
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03302 The talk explores the Mahayana Abhidharma, emphasizing the nature of direct perception and cognition in Buddhist philosophy, discussing the distinction between perception and the awareness of perception. It outlines four types of... *Consciousness, Time, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 24 2006
Zen's Path to Perceptual Clarity Serial: RA-03301 The talk discusses the often-overlooked study of Abhidharma within Zen traditions, emphasizing its dual nature in providing philosophical and psychological insights central to Buddhist teachings. It highlights the difference... *Abhidharma, Impermanence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 17 2006
Understanding the Nature of Mind Serial: RA-00341 The talk discusses the nature of mind and cognition, focusing on the concepts of epistemology, karma, and the role of mental factors in shaping perception and reaction. The discussion outlines how basic cognitions arise with... *Pain, Mindfulness, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2006 The Yoga Room
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03300 The talk focuses on the epistemology within Mahayana Buddhism, particularly the theory of cognition and karma, exploring how the functioning of mind, through direct and conceptual cognition, intertwines with mental factors.... *Pain, Mindfulness, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2006 5 The Yoga Room
Changing The Karma Of Your Parents After They Are Gone Serial: RA-00342 The talk explores the concept of "cetana" which refers to intention, volition, and motivation as a crucial mental factor in understanding karma within Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes the interplay between past, present, and... *Karma, Nirvana, Happiness, Causation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 06 2006 The Yoga Room
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03299 The talk primarily explores the nature of apperceptive cognition within the Mahayana Abhidharma framework, specifically examining whether inattentive perception can exist in conjunction with valid or invalid cognition. This... *Karma, Study, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 06 2006 4 The Yoga Room
Understanding the Nature of Mind Serial: RA-00343 Reb Anderson Week 6 3/30/06 Understanding Nature of Mind 2 The talk focuses on the dual epistemological and psychological exploration of the nature of mind, emphasizing how knowing styles and cognitive processes impact karma and skillful action. This exploration covers the evolution from... Non-violence, Mindfulness, Greed, Faith, Impermanence, Current Events, Religion, Separation,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 30 2006 The Yoga Room
Evolving Perception Through Skillful Cognition Serial: RA-03298 This talk explores the epistemological and psychological dimensions of cognition, focusing on the evolution of knowledge from mistaken, inattentive, and perceptual errors towards valid and incontrovertible perception. It... *Consciousness, Karma, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 30 2006 The Yoga Room
Beyond Illusions: The Essence of Love Serial: RA-00334 The talk primarily explores the themes of unconditional love, compassion, and the perception of reality within relationships. It examines how love and compassion can manifest in unexpected or seemingly negative circumstances and... *War, Separation, Passions, Happiness, Heart Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 26 2006
Unconditional Love Serial: RA-00012 Sunday talk This talk explores the concept of unconditional love within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of perceiving love as a pervasive presence rather than being obscured by illusory perceptions such as violence and war. It... War, Love, Compassion, Separation, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Evil	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 26 2006 Green Gulch Farm
Love Beyond Perceptions Serial: RA-03295 The talk explores the concept of unconditional love, emphasizing the practice of giving and how perception can obscure one's ability to recognize love and compassion in various situations, even in instances of apparent cruelty or... *Compassion, War, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 26 2006
Awakening Through Direct Encounter Serial: RA-03296 The talk primarily explores the necessity of a 'right view' within the Eightfold Noble Path as posited by the Buddha, emphasizing the role of direct interaction with realized beings or a Buddha in achieving this understanding. It... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 26 2006
Compassionate Speech: Timing Truth Wisely Serial: RA-03297 The talk focuses on a passage from the Mahima Nikaya, specifically the scripture "To Prince Abhaya," where Prince Abhaya is encouraged to interrogate the Buddha, Shakyamuni, on whether he would utter speech unwelcome or...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 26 2006
Understanding Nature of Mind Serial: RA-00344 Reb Anderson Week 4 3/16/06 Understanding Nature of Mind 2 The talk delves into the intricacies of apperceptive cognition, exploring its relationship with self-awareness, conceptual cognition, and the misconception of self. It further differentiates between apperceptive and non-... *Consciousness, Mindfulness, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 16 2006 2 The Yoga Room
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03294 The talk delves into the intricate nature of apperceptive cognition within Mahayana Abhidharma, exploring its role in self-awareness and the concept of 'I'. The discussion distinguishes between apperceptive cognition, conceptual... *Consciousness, Mindfulness, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 16 2006 2 The Yoga Room
Navigating Samsara Through Compassion Serial: RA-03293 The talk explores two ways of life: the cyclic existence of birth and death (samsara) and the non-cyclic state of Nirvana, highlighting the Middle Way or bodhisattva path, which navigates both realms without attachment. This is... *Suffering, Bodhisattva, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 08 2006
Understanding the Nature of Mind Serial: RA-00345 Understanding the Nature of Mind 2 Reb Anderson 3/2/06 The talk delves into the nature of the mind, particularly focusing on the practice of the Bodhisattva's yoga, and its relationship with the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. The discussion examines the dual aspects of tranquility and... *Impermanence, Anger, Current Events, Samadhi, Continuous Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 02 2006 2 The Yoga Room
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03292 The talk explores the intersection of the Yogic practices, particularly from the "Yoga Sutra of Patanjali," with the Mahayana practices of the bodhisattva, focusing on tranquility and insight. It introduces a framework of... *Yoga, Impermanence, Anger*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 02 2006 1 The Yoga Room
Living Illusion: Embracing Bodhisattva Wisdom Serial: RA-00346 The talk delves into the concept of the bodhisattva in Buddhism, exploring its historical and philosophical significance. It discusses the dual nature of samsara (cyclic existence) and nirvana (liberation), asserting that... *Samsara, Nirvana, Attachment, Greed*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 26 2006
Compassionate Freedom in Dual Realities Serial: RA-03291 The talk centers on the concept of the bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, compassion, and the duality yet inseparability of samsara (suffering and cyclic existence) and nirvana (peace and liberation). The discussion addresses... *Pain, Samsara, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 26 2006
Experiencing Unity Beyond Duality Serial: RA-03290 The talk explores the practice of non-duality by focusing on sensory experiences, advocating for a meditative approach that discards conceptual elaboration to achieve tranquility and insight. This process requires recognizing... *Consciousness, Buddha, Duality*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 25 2006 No Abode Hermitage
Leaping Beyond Texts in Crisis Serial: RA-03289 The talk explores the concept of "transmission beyond the scriptures" within the Zen tradition, emphasizing the dynamic nature of spiritual teachings and the importance of remaining open to both danger and opportunity, which the... *Faith, Transmission*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 08 2006
Harmony in Transition: Beyond Dogmatism Serial: RA-00332 The talk explores the intricate balance between the energy and potential for dogmatism in Buddhist teachings, particularly during transitional periods such as the end of a meditation intensive and the initiation ceremony of the... *Confession-and-Repentance, Repentance, Ceremony, Renunciation, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 24 2006
Meditation's Transformative Journey Through Change Serial: RA-00314 The talk addresses the potential dangers and opportunities linked to transitioning from intensive meditation to a different meditation form, emphasizing the importance of handling charged religious language skillfully to avoid... *Confession-and-Repentance, Repentance, Ceremony, Renunciation, Practice Period*...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 24 2006
Words of Transformation in Zen Serial: RA-03288 The talk explores the transformative power of words within Zen practice, focusing on the significance of terms like confession, repentance, and renunciation. It emphasizes how these terms, when used skillfully, contribute to... *Ceremony, Repentance, Soto Zen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 24 2006
Beyond Enlightenment: The Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-00336 The talk focuses on the practice of Bodhisattva Yoga, emphasizing renunciation, offerings, prostrations, and the concept of making practice an offering to the Buddhas. Objectless meditation is highlighted as an advanced practice... *Renunciation, Desire, Commitment, Repentance, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 23 2006
Renunciation: Pathway to Selfless Enlightenment Serial: RA-03287 The talk discusses the integration of the bodhisattva initiation ceremony within the framework of bodhisattva yoga practice, examining the essential preparatory practices like offerings, praise, and renunciation. It explores... *Renunciation, Yoga, Commitment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 23 2006
Pathways to Zen Tranquility Serial: RA-00325 The talk explores the challenges and deeper understandings associated with Zen meditation practices, focusing on the struggles with "discursive thought" and its relationship to self-identity and tranquility. The speaker discusses... *Ceremony, Desire, Commitment, Bodhisattva Precepts, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2006
Embracing Bodhisattva: Commitment and Community Serial: RA-00322 The talk delves into the commitment and challenges of practicing and embracing the Bodhisattva path and emphasizes the importance of formal ceremonies for fostering deeper engagement with these practices. Key teachings... *Bodhisattva Precepts, Ceremony, Commitment, Desire*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2006
Path to Enlightenment: Challenges and Commitments Serial: RA-03286 The talk discusses insights from the recitation of the eighth chapter of the Samdhinirmocana Sutra, focusing on the practice of yoga and the challenges of meditation. The importance of abandoning discursive thought and worldly... *Ceremony, Yoga, Bodhisattva Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2006
Listening to the Inner Dharma Serial: RA-00333 The talk emphasizes the significance of listening to the true Dharma as a pathway to renounce worldly affairs and inner discursive thoughts. It highlights the transformative potential of hearing this inner Dharma, described... *Breath, Monastic Practice, Nirvana, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 21 2006
Embodying Silence, Hearing Dharma Serial: RA-00321 The talk explores the practice of hearing the true Dharma and the challenges of renouncing worldly affairs and discursive thought. It emphasizes the notion of hearing the Dharma as an inner sound, manifested through meeting the... *Breath, Lotus Sutra, Money, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 21 2006
Silent Stories: Hearing the Dharma Serial: RA-03285 The talk discusses the significance of hearing the true Dharma and renouncing worldly affairs as a result. It emphasizes the challenge of quieting discursive thought and understanding the Dharma as an inner sound, which can be... *Breath, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 21 2006
Whispers of Compassionate Conversations Serial: RA-00331 The talk examines the notion of receiving and giving Buddha's compassion through face-to-face transmission, emphasizing the importance of conversations in realizing the true Dharma. It discusses how stories, including spiritual... *Conversation, Four Noble Truths, Letting Go, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 20 2006
Transcending Stories: Conversations for Compassion Serial: RA-00319 The talk delves into the concept of Buddha's compassion and how it is expressed through the receiving and giving in all interactions, termed "face-to-face transmission." It emphasizes the role of stories across cultures and... *Conversation, Four Noble Truths, Letting Go, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 20 2006
Dialogue Beyond Dogma for Peace Serial: RA-03284 The talk explores the process of hearing and embodying the true Dharma by moving beyond stories and dogmas. It emphasizes the importance of conversation—both verbal and nonverbal—as a means to practice and realize the Buddha way... *Letting Go, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 20 2006
Harmony in Mind: Balancing Tranquility and Insight Serial: RA-00315 The central thesis of the talk explores the intersection of Samatha (tranquility meditation) and Vipassana (insight meditation) practices, examining how they contribute to a deeper understanding and realization of non-duality in... *Breath, Letting Go, Separation, Four Noble Truths, Passions*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 18 2006

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