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Embracing Zen: Beyond Duality and Attachment

Serial: RA-00507 The discussion focuses on the Zen teaching of Bodhidharma, particularly regarding external involvements and the path to enlightenment, as illustrated in Dogen Zenji’s "Treasury of True Dharma Eyes: Expounding Mind and Expounding...
Bodhidharma, Conversation, Heart Sutra, Soto Zen
May 11 2005

Zen Harmony for Earth Activism

Serial: RA-02041 The talk explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism, specifically the teachings of Bodhidharma, with martial arts traditions and environmental consciousness. It discusses the notion of avoiding dualistic relationships in Zen...
Breath, Work, Time
May 10 2005

Genjo Koan

Serial: RA-03231 The talk explores the themes of presence, mindfulness, and interconnectedness through the Zen teaching of "Genjo Koan," emphasizing the importance of finding one's place and path in the present moment. The discussion includes...
Time, Pain, Practice
May 05 2005
The Yoga Room

Genjo Koan

Serial: RA-03230 The talk explores the Zen concept of enlightenment as articulated in "Genjo Koan," contrasting it with delusion. Enlightenment is described as the realization that all things come forth and experience themselves without the...
Enlightenment, Delusion, Consciousness
Apr 28 2005
The Yoga Room

Genjo Koan

Serial: RA-03229 The talk discusses the interconnected nature of all things within the framework of Zen Buddhism, specifically through the lens of the "Genjo Koan" text. It emphasizes the teaching that everything is part of the Buddhadharma...
Practice, Buddha, Interdependence
Apr 21 2005
The Yoga Room

Threads of Zen Interdependence

Serial: RA-00290 The talk explores the Zen practice of interdependence, where practitioners are embraced and sustained by all beings and do the same in return. This practice involves sitting upright, impressing the "buddha mudra" on actions, and...
Ceremony, Offering, Heart Sutra, Breath, Lineage
Apr 17 2005

Transcending Isms Through Zen Awareness

Serial: RA-00508 The talk delves into the complexities of religious teachings, emphasizing the non-sectarian nature of the Buddha way as transcending traditional boundaries like those of various "isms." The Heart Sutra is discussed to illustrate...
Heart Sutra, Soto Zen, Lineage, Money
Apr 17 2005

Genjo Koan

Serial: RA-03228 The talk discusses the complexity and subtlety of understanding and practicing the Zen teaching of "Genjo Koan," focusing on interdependence and the nature of reality as expressed in the text "Treasury of True Dharma Eyes." The...
Buddha, Practice, Koan
Apr 14 2005
The Yoga Room

Genjo Koan

Serial: RA-03227 The talk discusses the "Genjo Koan," emphasizing its relevance to Zen Buddhism as presented in the text "Shobo Genzo" by Dogen. It focuses on the paradoxical nature of reality and the importance of understanding emptiness and...
Buddha, Delusion
Apr 07 2005
The Yoga Room

Genjo Koan

Serial: RA-03226 The talk focuses on "Genjo Koan," emphasizing its core theme of actualizing the fundamental point in Zen practice, where the universal and the particular, public and private, are not separate. The teaching encourages recognizing...
Koan, Time, Practice
Mar 31 2005
The Yoga Room

Embracing Dissonance in Zen Unfolding

Serial: RA-00509 The talk primarily explores concepts of purity and dissonance in Zen philosophy, focusing on the transition from emptiness to form as framed in a Zen dialogue, exploring how biases and limitations arise from fundamental purity....
Book of Serenity, Soto Zen, difficulty, Conversation, Heart Sutra
Mar 07 2005

Words Beyond Boundaries: Zen Wisdom

Serial: RA-00512 The talk explores the profound impact of engaging with words beyond their literal meaning, emphasizing the importance of meeting words with a tranquil and open mindset to harness the full potential of the Buddhadharma. It...
Funeral, New Year, Lineage, Gratitude, Ceremony
Feb 28 2005

Embracing Unity in Mind's Journey

Serial: RA-00302 This talk explores the Buddhist philosophy of non-duality, emphasizing that all experiences and distinctions are manifestations of a singular, universal mind. It references the teachings of Ehei Dogen on the interconnectedness of...
Avalokitesvara, Continuous Practice, Separation, Desire, Equanimity
Feb 20 2005

One Mind, One Universe

Serial: RA-00015 The talk explores the Buddhist concept that the three worlds—Kamadhatu, the realm of desire; Rupadhatu, the fine material realm; and Arupadhatu, the formless realm—are expressions of a singular mind, illustrating the unity of...
Continuous Practice, Separation, Desire, Equanimity, Buddha Ancestors
Feb 20 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Mind's Illusion: Unity to Enlightenment

Serial: RA-03225 The talk explores the concept of the three worlds in Buddhist philosophy—desire, form, and formless realms—as manifestations of a single mind. It emphasizes that distinctions between the worlds, living beings, and enlightened...
Enlightenment, Dogen, Faith
Feb 20 2005

Shamatha and Vipashyana, Alaya, Cognition-Only, Non-Thinking

Serial: RA-00296 All entries with this date are the same talk The talk delves into the practices of Shamatha (tranquility) and Vipashyana (insight), juxtaposing their roles in meditation within the Yogachara tradition and Dogen's writings. A narrative on transitioning from tranquility to...
Conversation, Continuous Practice, Practice Period, Book of Serenity, Breath...
Jan 24 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Shamatha and Vipashyana, Alaya, Cognition-Only, Non-Thinking

Serial: RA-00038 All entries with this date are the same talk The talk explores Zen meditation practices, emphasizing the progression from Shamatha (tranquility meditation) to Vipashyana (insight meditation), focusing on stages of cognitive understanding according to Yogachara teachings....
Non-thinking, Zazen, Continuous Practice, Practice Period
Jan 24 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Shamatha and Vipashyana, Alaya, Cognition-Only, Non-Thinking

Serial: RA-00259 All entries with this date are the same talk The talk explores the relationship between tranquility (shamatha) and insight (vipashyana) within Zen practice, focusing on how tranquility serves as a foundation for wisdom training. It examines the notion of "Non-thinking," a...
Conversation, Zazen, Continuous Practice, Practice Period, Book of Serenity
Jan 24 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Shamatha and Vipashyana, Alaya, Cognition-Only, Non-Thinking

Serial: RA-00268 All entries with this date are the same talk The talk primarily explores traditional Zen meditation practices, focusing on Shamatha (tranquility) and Vipashyana (insight), highlighting their roles in progressing towards deeper wisdom and understanding of phenomena in...
Conversation, Continuous Practice, Book of Serenity, Letting Go
Jan 24 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Shamatha and Vipashyana, Alaya, Cognition-Only, Non-Thinking

Serial: RA-00300 Tenshin Reb Anderson RoshiShamatha and Vipashyana, Alaya, Cognition-Only, Non-ThinkingSandhinirmochana Sutra Chapter 5,8Green Dragon Temple 1/24/05 Sesshin day #5   The talk focuses on Zen practices related to Shamatha (calm abiding) and Vipashyana (insight meditation) within the framework of non-thinking, as discussed by Dogen and presented in the Sandhinirmochana Sutra. The discussion...
Conversation, Continuous Practice, Practice Period, Book of Serenity, Zazen
Jan 24 2005
Green Gulch Farm

From Discursive Thought to Tranquility

Serial: RA-03224 The talk explores the intricate practice of meditation as framed by the teachings of Dogen, focusing on transitioning from discursive thought to tranquility and insight. It delves into the Yogacara and Zen perspectives on...
Emptiness, Study, Meditation
Jan 24 2005

The Three Worlds Are Only One Mind

Serial: RA-00264b The talk elaborates on the practice of tranquility (samatha) and insight (vipassana) as outlined in Chapter 8 of a key Buddhist scripture. Through dialogue with Maitreya, the Buddha emphasizes the cultivation of unwavering...
Continuous Practice, Passions, Patience, Samadhi
Jan 23 2005

Mindful Paths to Enlightenment

Serial: RA-00277 1.23.05 Sesshin #4Three worlds are only one mind- line-by-line commentary of the first pages of chapter 8 Samdinirmocana Sutra- "3 worlds are only one mind" - Avatamsaka Sutra- Prasrabdi - menal and physical pliancyMore... The talk discusses the intertwined practices of Samatha (tranquility) and Vipassana (insight) in the context of Buddhist teachings, highlighting the process by which Bodhisattvas imbibe teachings, practice ethical discipline, and...
Continuous Practice, Lotus Sutra, Passions, Patience
Jan 23 2005

Unified Mind: Tranquility and Insight

Serial: RA-00292 This talk explores the cultivation of shamatha (tranquility) and vipassana (insight) within the Buddhist tradition, emphasizing the foundational practices of ethical discipline, patience, diligence, and generosity. The speaker...
Continuous Practice, Passions, Patience, Samadhi
Jan 23 2005

One Mind, Infinite Insight Journey

Serial: RA-00488 This talk elaborates on the cultivation of tranquility and insight (samatha and vipassana) as presented in a Buddhist scripture, focusing on the unwavering resolution needed by Bodhisattvas to pursue enlightenment. The practice...
Continuous Practice, Lotus Sutra, Passions, Patience
Jan 23 2005

Pathway to Tranquil Insight

Serial: RA-00312 The talk explores the cultivation of tranquility (shamatha) and insight (vipassana) in the practice of Bodhisattvas within the Great Vehicle, highlighting the necessity of an unwavering resolution to expound Buddhist teachings....
Continuous Practice, Lotus Sutra, Passions, Patience
Jan 23 2005

Transforming Thought: Tranquility to Insight

Serial: RA-00490 The discussion centers on the distinctions and interrelations between Samatha (tranquility) and Vipassana (insight) practices, particularly as articulated in Chapter 8 of a text where Maitreya queries the Buddha on the nature of...
Breath, Letting Go, Observe, Addiction
Jan 22 2005

Pathways from Tranquility to Insight

Serial: RA-00039 The talk delves into the themes articulated in Chapter 8 of a particular Buddhist text, exploring the distinction and interaction between Samatha (Tranquility) and Vipassana (Insight) meditative practices. The discussion examines...
Breath, Letting Go, Observe, New Year
Jan 22 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Tranquility to Insight: Mind's Journey

Serial: RA-00489 This talk explores Chapter 8, where Maitreya prompts Buddha on the nature of objects in Samatha and Vipassana practices. Only non-conceptual objects are observed in Samatha, and conceptual objects in Vipassana, with both...
Breath, Letting Go, Observe, Addiction
Jan 22 2005

Integration of Tranquility and Insight

Serial: RA-00298 The talk primarily revisits the initial section of Chapter 8, focusing on Maitreya's inquiry to the Buddha regarding the objects of observation in Samatha and Vipassana practices. It emphasizes the distinction between conceptual...
Breath, Letting Go, Observe, Practice Period, Addiction
Jan 22 2005

Tranquility Meets Insight: A Meditative Journey

Serial: RA-00257 The talk elaborates on Chapter 8 of a Buddhist text, focusing on the practice of Samatha (tranquility) and Vipassana (insight) meditation. The discussion centers on how the four objects of meditation are observed differently by...
Breath, Letting Go, Observe, Addiction
Jan 22 2005

Tranquility and Insight Unveiled

Serial: RA-00303 The talk examines the application of Samatha (tranquility) and Vipassana (insight) meditation as discussed in Chapter 8 of a Buddhist text. The speaker explains that Samatha focuses on non-conceptual objects while Vipassana...
Breath, Letting Go, Observe, Addiction
Jan 22 2005

Observing Mind: Tranquility and Insight

Serial: RA-03223 The talk explores the intricacies of Samatha (tranquility) and Vipassana (insight) meditation practices as described in Chapter 8, highlighting the Buddha's dialogues with Maitreya regarding the nature of objects observed in...
Breath, Letting Go, Emptiness
Jan 22 2005

Tranquility and Insight on the Path

Serial: RA-00278 The talk centers on the practice of tranquility (Samatha) and insight (Vipassana) within the Bodhisattva path, as presented in a translation of a Tibetan text, "Questions of Maitreya," and its Chinese counterparts "Analysis of...
Continuous Practice, Letting Go, Non-thinking, Breath
Jan 21 2005

Sandhinirmochana Sutra, chapter 8

Serial: RA-00295 All entries with this date are the same talk The talk explores chapter eight of the Sandhinirmochana Sutra, emphasizing the practice of Samatha (Tranquility) and Vipassana (Insight) in the Mahayana tradition through a Tibetan translation, as well as two Chinese versions....
Continuous Practice, Letting Go, Passions
Jan 21 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Sandhinirmochana Sutra, chapter 8

Serial: RA-00293 All entries with this date are the same talk The talk analyzes the Sandhinirmochana Sutra, Chapter 8, particularly focusing on the distinctions between Samatha (Tranquility) and Vipassana (Insight) in Bodhisattva practice. It discusses how Bodhisattvas cultivate these...
Continuous Practice, Letting Go, Non-thinking
Jan 21 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Sandhinirmochana Sutra, chapter 8

Serial: RA-00258 All entries with this date are the same talk The talk centers on Chapter 8 of the Sandhinirmochana Sutra with a focus on the Bodhisattva Meitreya’s inquiry about the cultivation of Samatha (Tranquility) and Vipassana (Insight) for Bodhisattvas. The discussion compares...
Breath, Continuous Practice, Letting Go
Jan 21 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Sandhinirmochana Sutra, chapter 8

Serial: RA-00016 Sandhinirmochana Sutra, chapter 81/21/05 Sesshin #2 The talk explores chapter 8 of the "Sandhinirmochana Sutra" focusing on the practice and understanding of Samatha (Tranquility) and Vipassana (Insight) within the context of Mahayana Buddhism. Emphasis is placed on the role of...
Continuous Practice, Letting Go
Jan 21 2005
Green Gulch Farm

Turning Inward: The Path Within

Serial: RA-03222 The talk discusses the practice of shamatha and vipassana, as illustrated by the questions of Maitreya regarding the cultivation of tranquility and insight. The translations from Tibetan and Chinese texts are analyzed,...
Letting Go, Instruction, Breath
Jan 21 2005

Embodying Kindness Every Moment

Serial: RA-00294 The talk explores the concept of living kindness through regular, mindful acts, emphasizing the importance of producing the Buddha way from the ground up rather than preserving it like stored food. It proposes the Sesshin, a time...
Patience, Daily Life, Desire, Letting Go
Jan 20 2005

Cultivating Kindness Moment by Moment

Serial: RA-00299 Photo 1 of 3 and 2 of 3 have been applied to the wrong recording??? The talk centers on cultivating kindness in Zen practice, emphasizing that true engagement with the teachings of the Buddha involves actively generating kindness from each moment, rather than treating it as a commodity stored for...
Patience, Daily Life, Bell, Building
Jan 20 2005

Cultivating Kindness Through Daily Practice

Serial: RA-00262 This talk explores the essence of practicing the Buddha way, focusing on producing Buddhism from the ground up, rather than viewing it as a pre-established set of teachings. It emphasizes the cultivation of kindness through daily...
Patience, Daily Life, Letting Go, Sangha
Jan 20 2005

Embodied Kindness in Zen Practice

Serial: RA-00309 The talk emphasizes the cultivation of kindness as an active, moment-to-moment practice within Zen, especially during a five-day Sesshin. It explores how kindness can manifest through bodily actions and interactions, particularly...
Sesshin, Daily Life, Letting Go, Desire
Jan 20 2005

Cultivating Kindness in Every Moment

Serial: RA-00513 The talk emphasizes the practice of kindness in every aspect of daily life, particularly during a Sesshin, where the focus is on generating warmth and compassion from scratch rather than relying on previously cultivated...
Patience, Daily Life, Desire, Letting Go
Jan 20 2005

Removing Signs Class 7 Part 1

Serial: RA-00280 Tenshin Roshi 1-18-05 - Removing Signs Class 7 Part 1- Serial # 00280 Green Gulch Farm Jan. P. P. Removing Signs General and specifir characteristics Svalaksama Samanyalaksama Signs of feeling Removing signs Azaya as resultant -... The talk focuses on complex aspects of Yogacara philosophy, particularly the concepts of removing signs, the nature of imputation, and the characteristics of alaya consciousness. It explores the process by which consciousness...
Practice Period, Soto Zen, Politics, Diversity, Separation, Lay, Enemies, Faith, Building,...
Jan 18 2005
Class 7 Part 1
Green Gulch Farm

Removing Signs Class 7 Part 2 Q&A

Serial: RA-00279 1-18-05 Class 7 part 2 Q&A GGF Tenshin Rishi Anderson Jan. P.P. Q&A It is possible to know and percieve a mental object without a name connected to a sign (but there must be a sign) "Unconstructedness in stillness... The talk explores the interrelation between the Alaya and Manas consciousnesses in the context of Yogacara Buddhism. It examines the nature of perception, emphasizing how constructed signs and designations obscure the true...
Birth-and-Death, Duality, Buddha Nature, Lotus Sutra, Interdependence, Enthusiasm, Silence, Doubt...
Jan 18 2005
Class 7 Part 2
Green Gulch Farm

Removing Signs Class 7 Part 2 Q&A

Serial: RA-00261 The discussion primarily analyzes the concept of "alaya" and its role as the foundation for cognition in Yogachara Buddhist philosophy. Alaya is presented as the karmically neutral storehouse consciousness, acting as a basis for...
Buddha Nature, Doubt, Duality
Jan 18 2005
Class 7 Part 2
Green Gulch Farm

Removing Signs Class 7 Part 2 Q&A

Serial: RA-00383 This talk delves into the concepts of "alaya" and "manas," discussing their roles in obscuring the thoroughly established character and how they are tied to the projection of an independent existence. It emphasizes the...
Buddha Nature, Duality
Jan 18 2005
Class 7 Part 2
Green Gulch Farm

Removing Signs Class 7 Part 1

Serial: RA-00376 The talk explores the nature of perception and imagination within the framework of Yogācāra Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the concepts of "signs" and "imputation." It discusses the challenge of understanding perception through...
Diversity, Practice Period, Separation, Soto Zen
Jan 18 2005
Class 7 Part 1
Green Gulch Farm

Unveiling Mind Through Yogcra Insights

Serial: RA-00394 The talk delves into the exploration of various concepts central to Yogācāra, particularly focusing on mind, thought, and consciousness as discussed in chapters 5, 6, and 7 of a specific sutra. It examines the three natures of...
Building, Dependent Origination, Japan, Separation
Jan 17 2005

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