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Offering to Hungry Ghosts Serial: RA-00399 11/3/04 Tenshin Roshi - Wed Nite "Offering to Hungry Ghosts" -Post-election Feelings -Roshi's Mother's Death -Sejiki Ceremony The talk primarily addresses the emotional aftermath of post-election results and personal loss, exploring themes of impermanence, nurturing, and spiritual practice. The speaker reflects on differing political values in America,... Impermanence, Practice Period, Diversity, Interdependence, Chanting, Culture, Doubt, Japan, ...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 03 2004
Receiving Help From Everyone Right Now Serial: RA-03215 The talk focuses on the practice of sitting upright in self-fulfilling awareness, where a practitioner realizes the non-duality of self through the awareness of receiving help from all beings and Buddhas. The teachings emphasize... *Practice, Letting Go, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 01 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Purifying Presence in Zen Practice Serial: RA-00429 The talk focuses on Dogen's teachings and the importance of integrating practices such as incense offering, bowing, and chanting as preparatory acts to purify the mind before meditation. These practices invoke the presence and... *Ceremony, Confession-and-Repentance, Lineage, Repentance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 2004
The Eightfold Path and Fearlessness Serial: RA-03214 The talk explores the interconnected nature of practicing the Buddhist path and highlights the importance of mindfulness and fearlessness in fostering nonviolence. A discussion on Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings emphasizes how... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 24 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Ceremonies: Path to Selflessness Serial: RA-00349 The talk focuses on Zen practices at Green Gulch emphasizing the transition into a practice period, aligning every action with the expression of Buddha's wisdom and compassion, and the importance of regulations and ceremonies for... *Ceremony, Confession-and-Repentance, Practice Period, Repentance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 20 2004
Embodied Mindfulness in Soto Zen Serial: RA-00400 The talk focuses on the practice of embodied mindfulness within Soto Zen, emphasizing the integration of Zen ceremonies and regulations as tools to expose self-view and foster selflessness. The discussion outlines how these... *Ceremony, Confession-and-Repentance, Lotus Sutra, Repentance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 20 2004
Ferdinand the Bull and Just Sitting Serial: RA-00430 Tenshin Reb Anderson 9/5/04 Sunday Talk Ferdinand the Bull and Just Sitting The talk explores the narrative of "Ferdinand the Bull" to illustrate the Zen practice of "just sitting" and its role in cultivating peace and harmony. The story of Ferdinand, a bull who prefers to smell flowers instead of... *Balance, Diversity, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 05 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Zendo Talk Serial: RA-02070 The talk addresses the importance of Zen practice in realizing intimacy and the role of formal practices in facilitating deep spiritual relationships. It reflects on personal anecdotes involving Suzuki Roshi to illustrate how... *Time, Practice Period, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 28 2004 Tassajara
Mountains and Rivers of the Immediate Present Serial: RA-00350 8/22/04 Tenshin Roshi Sesshin 7 Mountains and Rivers of the immediate Present -3 characteristics of all phenomena -Mountains and Waters Sutra -Mountains = O.D. Character -Waters = T.E. Character -Continue to practice with... The talk delves into Zen practices focused on the immediate experience, exploring themes found within the "Mountains and Waters Sutra" symbolizing two characters of Buddhist phenomenology. The discourse emphasizes steadfast... Suzuki Roshi, Gratitude, Daily Life, Tassajara, Patience, Demons, Bowing, Dragons, Impermanence,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 22 2004 Day 7 Green Gulch Farm
Continuing Meditation on the Three Characteristics Serial: RA-00396 8/21/04 Sesshin 6 Tenshin Reb Anderson Continuing Meditation on the Three Characteristics In-depth exposition on the three charateristics Dogen Zenji's "Mountains and Waters" Sutra The talk discusses the Three Characteristics, emphasizing the integration of virtue, concentration, and wisdom in Dharma practice without the concept of gain or loss, as framed by terms such as Pratimoksha-sambara, Dhyana-sambara... *Mindfulness, difficulty, Impermanence, Gratitude, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 2004 Day 6 Green Gulch Farm
Three Characteristics of all Phenomena Serial: RA-00385 (Chapter 6 of Sandhinirmocana Sutra) "Not Thinking' as the "Thoroughly Established' This talk delves into the intricate understanding of the three characteristics of all phenomena as outlined in Chapter 6 of the Sandhinirmocana Sutra. It critically examines the concepts of "thinking of not thinking"... *Zazen, Buddha Mind, Cultivation, Heart Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 20 2004 Sesshin 5 Green Gulch Farm
Self-Fulfilling Samadhi Serial: RA-00426 8/19/04 Tenshin Roshi Sesshin #4 Self-Fulfilling Samadhi Sitting Upright as a celebration of great compassion Is everything we do with body, speech and mind A celebration of or distration from Great Compassion? The talk explores "Self-Fulfilling Samadhi" as sitting upright, unmoving, and relaxed as a manifestation of great compassion, emphasizing an intimate relationship between self-awareness and all beings. It discusses how this... *Perfect Wisdom, Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen, Samadhi, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 19 2004 Day 4 Green Gulch Farm
Dogen Zenji's Tranquility Instructions Serial: RA-00389 8/18/04 Tenshi Roshi Sesshin #3 Dogen Zenji's Tranquility Instructions (Various versions of 'Fukanzazengi') 1. Pratimoksha samvara (Discipline of Forms 8 Ceremonies) 2. Dhyama samvara (Discipline of Tranquility) 3.... The talk explores Dogen Zenji's teachings on tranquility and wisdom, specifically focusing on meditation instructions from the "Fukanzazengi." It examines the interplay between the cultivation of samadhi (concentration) and... *Diversity, Bell, Breath, Zazen, Japan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 18 2004 Day 3 Green Gulch Farm
Compassion Roots, Wisdom Blossoms Serial: RA-00386 The talk discusses the foundational role of compassion in Zen practice, specifically emphasizing the need to arouse great compassion before engaging in the study of wisdom. This is illustrated through references to meditation... *Compassion, Wisdom, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 17 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha's Highest Knowledge Serial: RA-03213 The talk explores the concept of using objects and relationships without seeking to fulfill a sense of inadequacy or incompleteness, a key teaching about the cessation of 'outflows,' or attachments that lead to suffering. It... *Practice, Happiness, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 17 2004 The Yoga Room
Awake: The Path of Compassion Serial: RA-00358 The talk explores the nature of awakening in Buddhism, emphasizing the Buddha's response of "I'm awake" as a verb rather than a noun, highlighting the active, ongoing process of enlightenment. The discussion further delves into... *Commitment, Mindfulness, Renunciation, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 16 2004
Buddha's Highest Knowledge Serial: RA-03212 The talk explores the complexities of interpersonal intimacy and vulnerability, highlighting the necessity of formalities and agreements to support such relationships. It underscores a teaching from the Eightfold Path concerning... *Practice, Buddha, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 10 2004 The Yoga Room
Buddha's Highest Knowledge Serial: RA-03211 The talk explores the concept of Buddha's highest knowledge as the practice of non-isolated engagement with others, focusing on overcoming the fundamental defilements of affirmation, denial, gain, and loss through mutual practice... *Intimacy, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 03 2004 The Yoga Room
Buddha's Highest Knowledge Serial: RA-03210 The talk analyzes the distinction between seeing actions and existence through the lens of gain and loss versus understanding them as part of a collective, interconnected reality. The discussion positions wisdom as recognizing...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 27 2004 The Yoga Room
Buddha's Highest Knowledge Serial: RA-03209 The talk focuses on the concept of performing actions free from the "gaining idea," an approach rooted in Buddhist teachings. It explores how actions done with the intention of gaining, even in wholesome activities, can plant... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 13 2004 The Yoga Room
Beyond Gain and Loss: Enlightenment Path Serial: RA-02137 This talk explores the concept of the Eightfold Path, specifically focusing on "Right View" and the idea of seeing beyond gain and loss to achieve enlightenment. It challenges the audience to consider how actions motivated by the... *Buddha, Time, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 08 2004
Giving Up Gain and Loss Serial: RA-00360 Sunday, July 11, 2004 - Giving Up Gain and Loss - Tenshin Roshi The talk focuses on the concept of renouncing concern for gain and loss as a pivotal aspect of Zen practice. The discussion delves into how individuals can strive to achieve a state of harmony by relinquishing personal... *Suzuki Roshi, Renunciation, Bell, Harmonizing, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 07 2004
Buddha's Highest Knowledge Serial: RA-03208 The talk examines the practice of tranquility meditation within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of tranquility for studying profound teachings and developing wisdom. It discusses the necessity of abandoning discursive... *Greed, Practice, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 29 2004 The Yoga Room
Blueberries and Intimacy Serial: RA-00431 6/20/04 Tenshin Roshi Sunday Father's Day Bilateral Relationship Intimacy with all beings Blueberries and intimacy The central thesis of the talk is exploring how Zen practice can cultivate peace, harmony, and intimacy with all beings, emphasizing the interdependence and relational nature of existence. The discussion spans the importance of... *Intimacy, Conversation, Current Events, Interdependence, Mill Valley*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 20 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Fear and Fearlessness Serial: RA-03207 The talk explores the concept of Soto Zen, emphasizing lineage, particularly through Dogen, and the significance of "grandmotherly mindfulness," which entails making each act an offering to Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. The... *Practice, Soto Zen, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 09 2004 1 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 08 2004 1 Cleveland Zen Center
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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 08 2004 2 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 07 2004 3 Cleveland Zen Center
Courageous Wisdom in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03202 The talk explores the complexities of fear and courage within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of recognizing the boundaries between spiritual and medical intervention, particularly in cases of mental... *Yoga, Ceremony, Intention*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 06 2004 1 Cleveland Zen Center
Disarming Distractions: Zen and Harmony Serial: RA-03196 The talk examines the misconceptions about wealth, fame, and power as substitutes for genuine intimacy, suggesting they serve only as distractions from reality. It further explores the idea that martial arts and Zen teachings... *Happiness, Fox, Current Events*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 06 2004
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...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 06 2004 3 Cleveland Zen Center
Unveiling Reality Beyond Perceptions Serial: RA-03198 The talk examines the distinction between appearance and reality, positing that the way things appear (conventional truth) often obscures the way they truly are (ultimate truth), yet simultaneously reveals that appearances do not... *Intimacy, Separation, Greed*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 06 2004
Fear and Fearlessness Serial: RA-03191 The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing the fundamental motivation of peace, freedom, and compassion. The discussion examines how cultural adaptations of Buddhism can aid in achieving peace and harmony by... *Pain, Ceremony, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 05 2004 2 Cleveland Zen Center
Fear and Fearlessness Serial: RA-03193 The main thesis of the talk revolves around understanding intimacy in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond gain and loss to fully engage with life experiences in the present moment. It further... *Intimacy, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 05 2004 3 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 05 2004 4 Cleveland Zen Center
Unifying Consciousness Beyond Illusions Serial: RA-03189 The talk explores the illusion of separation in consciousness, emphasizing that the perception of distinctness between a subject and an object, or between individuals, is a mental construct rather than an inherent reality. It... *Separation, Meditation, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 30 2004
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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 15 2004

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