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Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03204 The talk discusses the concept of discipline and learning, highlighting the importance of forming habits and practices that foster intimacy in Buddhist philosophy. Through examples like toilet training and bowing, it illustrates...
Buddha, Practice, Time
Jun 08 2004
2
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03203 The talk explores the concept of "grandmother mind" in Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of everyday actions into one's Buddhist practice as seen through the example of Tetsu Gika, a disciple of Eihei Dogen. It contrasts...
Buddha, Time, Dogen
Jun 08 2004
1
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03205 The talk delves into themes of fear, intimacy, and communication, comparing unilateral and bilateral interactions through dog training as a metaphor. It further explores the concept of the "old mind" related to familial lineage,...
Time, Love, Work
Jun 08 2004
3
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03206 The talk examines the nuanced dynamics of fearlessness, intimacy, and spontaneity in relationships and personal interactions. A key focus is on how structured forms and agreements can foster intimate and creative exchanges, while...
Work, Time, Intimacy
Jun 08 2004
4
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03199 The talk explores the concept of ultimate intention in life, emphasizing aligning daily practices with one's deeper aspirations, such as making a positive contribution or attaining unconditional love. The discussion highlights...
Community, Dogen, Sangha
Jun 07 2004
1
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03200 The talk explores the concept of "great mind," emphasizing equanimity and detachment in facing both positive and negative experiences. It highlights the Zen teachings on seeing beyond the duality of pleasure and displeasure,...
Time, Addiction, Posture
Jun 07 2004
2
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03201 The discussion explores the concepts of fear, fearlessness, and addiction from a Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the universal responsibility individuals hold for societal actions due to inherent interconnectedness. This is...
Addiction, Pain, Time
Jun 07 2004
3
Cleveland Zen Center

Cleveland-Fear and Fearlessnes

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Yoga, Ceremony, Intention
Jun 07 2004

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03195 The talk explores the concept of "Fear and Fearlessness" within the context of Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the renouncement of worldly affairs that pertain to illusions, desires, and attachments. The discussion involves the...
Buddha, Work, Love
Jun 06 2004
1
Cleveland Zen Center

Cleveland-Fear and Fearlessnes

Serial: RA-03197 The talk elaborates on the Zen practice of abandoning conceptual thought to realize the true nature of phenomena, influenced by the teachings of Zen master Huangbo and the "Samdhinirmocana Sutra". Emphasis is placed on realizing...
Jun 06 2004
3
Cleveland Zen Center

Cleveland-Fear and Fearlessnes

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Happiness, Fox, Current Events
Jun 06 2004

Cleveland-Fear and Fearlessnes

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Intimacy, Separation, Greed
Jun 06 2004

Fear and Fearlessness

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Intimacy, Time, Practice
Jun 05 2004
3
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

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Jun 05 2004
1
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03192 The talk explores the process of recognizing and transforming one's habitual emotional responses through the practice of noticing, confessing, and repenting, drawing from Zen teachings. It emphasizes experiencing sensations...
Pain, Repentance, Work
Jun 05 2004
2
Cleveland Zen Center

Fear and Fearlessness

Serial: RA-03194 The talk explores the dynamics of power and intimacy in the Zen student-teacher relationship, emphasizing the importance of bilateral communication to foster genuine connection and agency. It discusses how traditional Zen forms...
Time, Intimacy, Practice
Jun 05 2004
4
Cleveland Zen Center

Entering Buddha's Way: Precept Harmony

Serial: RA-03190 The talk focuses on the ceremony of bestowing the 16 Bodhisattva precepts, emphasizing their significance in entering Buddha's way and the broader historical context of preceptual practices in Buddhism. It traces the evolution of...
Precepts, Ceremony, Bodhisattva Precepts
May 30 2004

Illusions of Separation in Consciousness

Serial: RA-03189 The talk explores the illusion of separation in consciousness, focusing on the subjective perception of objects and beings. The discussion contrasts the Western psychological concept of subjectivity with Buddhist notions,...
Separation, Meditation, Commitment
May 30 2004

Equanimity Beyond Gain and Loss

Serial: RA-02226 The talk explores the concept of "outflows" (asarava) in Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of detaching from subjective evaluations of gain and loss to attain equanimity and enlightenment. It examines the capacity for...
Enlightenment, Love, Meditation
May 23 2004

Formality Fosters Genuine Connection

Serial: RA-01896 The talk explores the relationship between formality and intimacy, using teachings from Suzuki Roshi to illustrate the concept. The central thesis argues that formality can facilitate true intimacy, preventing misunderstandings...
Suzuki Roshi, Intimacy, Time
May 19 2004

Mindfulness Foundations for Genuine Connection

Serial: RA-02134 The talk focuses on the principles of mindfulness, specifically the practice of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as taught by the Buddha. It explores how self-awareness and mindfulness can support interactions with others,...
Mindfulness, Practice, Time
May 13 2004

Grandmother Mind in Daily Life

Serial: RA-03188 The talk focuses on the concept of "grandmother mind" as taught by Zen Buddhism's founder, the Buddha, and elaborated by Dogen, a prominent Zen master. The discourse highlights the importance of self-care in order to genuinely...
Buddha, Suffering, Effort
May 02 2004
Clouds in Water

Mindful Steps to Enlightenment

Serial: RA-02168 This talk delves into the early teachings of the Buddha, focusing heavily on their practical applicability through various relatable examples from everyday life, and explores the intricate teaching of the Four Right Efforts....
Mindfulness, Effort, Breath
Apr 22 2004

Zen Path to Shared Liberation

Serial: RA-00424 The talk discusses the concept of Zen intimacy and detachment from attachment, emphasizing the importance of liberating all beings while being liberated by them, fostering a shared liberation. It elucidates that Zen training...
Intimacy, Letting Go, Attachment, Conversation
Apr 18 2004

Seeing Clearly, Letting Go

Serial: RA-02208 The talk elaborates on a foundational Buddhist meditation practice, focusing on the instruction "In the seen, there will be just the seen," as a method to achieve non-identification and ultimately freedom from suffering. The...
Mindfulness, Desire, Meditation
Apr 15 2004

Mindful Presence and Pure Awareness

Serial: RA-02209 The talk focuses on the practice of mindfulness, particularly the integration of "bare awareness" and "clear comprehension" as foundational aspects, drawing from early Buddhist teachings. This involves training the mind to...
Mindfulness, Meditation, Four Foundations
Apr 08 2004
The Yoga Room

Transcending Stages: Zen vs Structure

Serial: RA-02183 The talk explores the intricate balance between the traditional Indian Buddhist presentation of meditation through systematic stages and the Zen emphasis on transcending such stages with the notion of a "true person of no rank."...
Mindfulness, Doubt, Practice
Mar 25 2004

Zen's Path to Playful Liberation

Serial: RA-03187 The talk explores the concepts of relaxation, playfulness, and creativity as essential elements of Zen practice and liberation. It emphasizes the importance of trust as a prerequisite for relaxation, which then allows for a state...
Letting Go, Posture, Effort
Mar 21 2004

Embracing Openness for True Relaxation

Serial: RA-03186 The talk discusses the concept of privacy and relaxation, emphasizing that relaxation may involve giving up the rigid hold on personal privacy. This discourse examines how cultural contexts influence the perception of privacy and...
Enemies, Effort, Pain
Mar 21 2004

Embrace Relaxation for Ultimate Liberation

Serial: RA-00392 The talk focuses on the practice slogan "meet whatever comes with complete relaxation," and explores the interconnected cycle of trust, relaxation, playfulness, creativity, understanding, and liberation. The talk emphasizes the...
Letting Go, New Year, Enemies, Patience, Culture
Mar 21 2004

Mindfulness Begins With Self-Care

Serial: RA-02182 The talk focuses on the "Four Foundations of Mindfulness" and the interconnectedness of self-care and caring for others, illustrated by a story about an acrobat and the teachings of the Buddha. The narrative highlights the...
Breath, Mindfulness, Meditation
Mar 18 2004

Mindfulness Beyond Worldly Judgments

Serial: RA-02179 The talk delves into the Satipatthana Sutta, focusing on the four foundations of mindfulness—body, feelings, mind, and mental qualities—as integral components of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. It highlights the practice of...
Mindfulness, Four Foundations, Greed
Mar 11 2004

Thirty-Seven Wings of Awakening

Serial: RA-02176 The talk explores the "37 Wings of Awakening," a comprehensive teaching in Buddhism encompassing ethical discipline, concentration practices, and wisdom, which is rarely highlighted in Zen teachings. It elaborates on the mutual...
Practice, Concentration, Wisdom
Mar 04 2004
1
The Yoga Room

Zen and the Art of Tango

Serial: RA-03175 The talk explores the intersections between Zen philosophy and tango, emphasizing shared principles such as mindfulness, presence, etiquette, and the meditative nature of the dance. The discussion highlights how both practices...
Intention, Meditation, Gratitude
Feb 22 2004

Buddha's Tango: Dance of Presence

Serial: RA-03176 The talk explores the metaphor of "Buddha's Tango," highlighting the intersection of Zen practice and tango dance as a means to realize the Buddha way. It emphasizes the concept of 'invitation and response' as central to both Zen...
Meditation, Greed, Enlightenment
Feb 22 2004

Uncovering Wisdom in the Dragon's Cave

Serial: RA-03177 This talk explores the metaphor of the dragon's cave in Zen practice, emphasizing the journey of letting go of preconceived notions to uncover deeper wisdom akin to finding jewels. It explains how Zen training involves setting...
Commitment, Evil, Separation
Feb 2004

Harmony in Wisdom and Tranquility

Serial: RA-03178 The talk discusses the dual aspects of Zen meditation practice, emphasizing the integration of tranquility and wisdom to attain profound understanding. It explores concepts of dependent co-arising and the three characteristics of...
Meditation, Pain, Enlightenment
Feb 2004

Leaky Hut: Embracing Impermanence

Serial: RA-03179 The talk explores the concept of dependent co-arising, emphasizing the impermanence and interdependence of all things, which are likened to a "leaky, tumble-down grass hut." It highlights that enlightenment and the ultimate truth...
Enlightenment, Meditation, Consciousness
Feb 2004

Transcending Illusions: Perceiving True Nature

Serial: RA-03181 This talk explores the three characteristics of all phenomena: imputational, other-dependent, and thoroughly established characters. The focus is on understanding these concepts to perceive the reality beyond conventional designs...
Evil, Meditation, Instruction
Feb 2004

Embracing Impermanence for True Insight

Serial: RA-03180 The talk discusses the necessity of letting go and embracing impermanence as part of the path to enlightenment, using metaphors of a road and river to illustrate the dynamic nature of life and the inherent dissatisfaction of...
Emptiness, Impermanence, Emotions
Feb 2004

Transcending Illusions Through Wisdom

Serial: RA-03182 The talk discusses how Bodhisattvas develop wisdom regarding the characteristics of all phenomena, emphasizing the three qualities: the imputational character (conceptual clinging), the other-dependent character (dependent co-...
Buddhism, Bodhidharma, Meditation
Feb 2004

Beyond Faces: Embracing Fleeting Reality

Serial: RA-03183 The talk addresses the enigmatic Zen saying "Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha," attributed to Master Ma, positing that these words transcend notions of health and instead invite contemplation on the transient nature of...
Blue Cliff Record, Emptiness, Freedom
Feb 2004

Excavating Reality Through Zen Practice

Serial: RA-03185 The talk explores the process of realizing the true nature of phenomena through Zen practice, emphasizing the metaphor of "excavating the road" to reveal the river beneath, representing the ultimate reality. It discusses how Zen...
Patience, Pain, Intention
Feb 2004

Interdependent Enlightenment Through Zen Understanding

Serial: RA-03184 The talk explores the concept of receiving and interpreting help within the Zen framework, emphasizing recognizing how all beings and circumstances contribute to one's reality. The discussion highlights the Zen understanding of...
Samadhi, Meditation, Enlightenment
Feb 2004

Embracing the Impermanence of Well-being

Serial: RA-03174 The talk explores the Buddhist teaching on the impermanent nature of health and pleasure, emphasizing the idea of caring "just the right amount" about pain, illness, health, and pleasure. Both health and pleasure depend on other...
Pain, Delusion
Jan 25 2004

Unveiling Reality: The Interdependence of Existence

Serial: RA-02682 The talk delves into the Buddhist teachings on the nature of reality, focusing on the concepts of the other dependent character, conceptual imputation, and thoroughly established character. It highlights how perception shapes...
Pain, Practice, Meditation
Jan 25 2004

Perception Unbound: Navigating Reality's Illusions

Serial: RA-03173 The talk focuses on the exploration of the three characteristics of all phenomena according to Buddhist teachings: the other-dependent character, the imputational character, and the thoroughly established character. These...
Pain, Meditation, Emptiness
Jan 24 2004

Resonance in Mutual Enlightenment

Serial: RA-03172 The talk explores the concept of dependent co-arising and how the practice of wholehearted meditation fosters a reciprocal relationship with Buddha's enlightenment. The speaker emphasizes that enlightenment is a mutual resonance...
Enlightenment, Stillness, Instruction
Jan 23 2004

Disentangling Illusion through Dependent Arising

Serial: RA-03171 The talk extensively discusses the Buddhist teachings on the lack of self-production and how understanding the dependently originated nature of phenomena leads to the recognition of their impermanence. This recognition is...
Meditation, Wisdom, Duality
Jan 22 2004

Awakening Through Emptiness Awareness

Serial: RA-03170 The talk examines the practice of stepping back from attachment to appearances to realize ultimate truth and Buddhahood. It highlights the teachings of Bodhidharma, emphasizing the practice of “don't know” as a means to perceive...
Bodhidharma, Meditation, Emptiness
Jan 21 2004

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