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Tranquility Serial: RA-00014 Fall 2003 Tassajara Practice Period.In the early stages of our practice, we need to train ourselves in letting go of discursive thought to realize the mind's potential for tranquility. Understanding that our idea about our... - *Meditation, Breath, Koan, Breath, Letting Go, Don't Know Mind, Discrimination...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 07 2003 Tassajara
Cultivating Compassionate Fearlessness in Zen Serial: RA-00254 The talk revolves around the concept of compassion, analyzing its dual nature as both a feeling and a desire. It explores the practices essential for cultivating and protecting compassion, such as giving, ethical discipline,... *Samsara, Nirvana, Desire, Buddha Ancestors*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 18 2003
Balancing Calm and Insight in Zen Serial: RA-02748 The talk focuses on the dual aspects of meditation in the Buddhist tradition, particularly within Zen: calming meditation and insight meditation. The former involves relinquishing discursive thought to achieve a flexible and... *Meditation, Wisdom, Duality*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 12 2003
Interdependent Self, Illusion, and Growth Serial: RA-03135 This talk examines the concept of the self and its interdependent nature, challenging the illusion of independent existence. It argues that believing in the independent self leads to suffering and perpetuates karma, while... *Karma, Delusion, Religion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Embracing Emptiness: The Interdependent Self Serial: RA-03136 The talk explores the concepts of interdependence, emptiness, and dependent co-arising within Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing their importance in understanding existence. The discourse examines the misconception of an... *Interdependence, Buddha, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Embracing Emptiness, Discovering Wisdom Serial: RA-03137 The talk delves into the nature of emptiness and dependent origination as foundational to understanding and practicing Zen philosophy. It explores the idea that wisdom involves recognizing the emptiness of transient experiences... *Practice, Emptiness, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Embracing Emptiness: Zen and Interdependence Serial: RA-03131 This talk explores the concept of emptiness as expounded in the Heart Sutra and its relation to Zen practice. It challenges the perception of independent existence, emphasizing that things are inherently interdependent and free... *Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Commitment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Zen's Collective Responsibility Awakening Serial: RA-03130 The talk addresses the concept of responsibility in Zen philosophy, challenging the traditional notion of personal control over one's actions. It posits that individuals are responsible for their actions in body, speech, and mind... *Intention, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Supermundane Intention in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03133 The September 2003 talk explores the concept of "right intention" as it pertains to Buddhist practice, contrasting it with "wrong intention," and examining its relationship to "right view." The discussion elaborates on how "right... *Intention, Nirvana, Renunciation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Meditative Paths to Insightful Intentions Serial: RA-03132 This talk explores meditation practices within Buddhism, focusing on the two main branches of shamatha (tranquility) and vipassana (insight or wisdom). It emphasizes the relationship between physical and mental stabilization in... *Intention, Karmic Consciousness, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Awakening Through Life's Challenges Serial: RA-03134 The talk explores the challenges of maintaining consciousness and intention through various states of existence, including conception and severe cognitive impairments. It emphasizes the importance of integrating Buddhist practice... *Meditation, Emptiness, Priest*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Reimagining Karma Through Zen Reflection Serial: RA-03128 The main thesis of the talk explores the intricate nature of karma and perception, highlighting common misconceptions and the resulting cycle of aversion, desire, and ignorance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of... *Karma, Greed, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Challenging the Illusion of Control Serial: RA-03129 The talk discusses the misconception of permanence and self-control over impermanent phenomena such as the body. It emphasizes the importance of studying posture to challenge these misconceptions and highlights the pervasive... *Posture, Study, Buddhism*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 2003
Zen Ceremonies Serial: RA-00390 - *Three Treasures, American, difficulty, Hindrances, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 24 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Ceremonies Serial: RA-00181 - *American, difficulty, Hindrances, Patience, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 24 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Ceremonies Serial: RA-00378 - *Ceremony, Attachment, Lay, Karma, Lineage*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 24 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Playful Sincerity in Zen Practice Serial: RA-00416 This talk explores the concept of right faith in Zen Buddhism within the context of Dogen's teachings, highlighting the integration of daily tasks and the practice of communal Buddhism as pathways to enlightenment. It emphasizes... *Buddha Nature, Daily Life, Japan, Hindrances*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 23 2003
Zen Communion in Daily Life Serial: RA-00157 The talk explores the concept of "right faith" in Zen practice as understood by Dogen and his disciples, emphasizing that the practice of the Buddha way integrates all sentient beings with Buddhas in a communion of spiritual... *Buddha Nature, Daily Life, Japan, Three Treasures*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 23 2003
Grandmother Mind: Embodying Zen Practice Serial: RA-00032 This talk explores the concept of "grandmother mind" within the Zen tradition as articulated by Dogen and its implications for practicing the Buddha way. The discussion emphasizes the importance of transforming every action into... *Buddha Nature, Commitment, Daily Life, Big Mind, Japan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 22 2003
Embracing Everyday Enlightenment Serial: RA-00377 The talk revisits the concept of "grandmother mind" as emphasized by Dogen and elaborates on the importance of devoting oneself wholly to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha through all daily activities. There is an exploration of how... *Buddha Nature, Commitment, Big Mind, Daily Life, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 22 2003
Embodying Dharma Through Ritual Acts Serial: RA-00417 The talk explores the concept of "grandmother mind" in the teachings of Dogen Zenji, emphasizing the importance of enacting the Buddha way through forms and ceremonies as a means of embodying the Dharma. It outlines how Tetsu... *Big Mind, Three Treasures, Ceremony, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 2003
Grandmotherly Mind in Zen Practice Serial: RA-00169 The talk examines the transformative journey of Tetsu Gikai under Dogen Zenji's guidance, focusing on the key concept of "grandmotherly mind," which signifies deep devotion to the ceremonial and ritualistic aspects of Zen... *Big Mind, Three Treasures, Ceremony, Sangha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 2003
Embodied Zen: Collective Practice Awakens Serial: RA-00025 The talk explores the embodiment of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of collective practice over individual effort and how actions can manifest the Buddha way, particularly through community and mentorship. It highlights... *Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 20 2003
Eternal Buddha, Communal Zen Path Serial: RA-00423 The talk emphasizes the significance of the Lotus Sutra within Soto Zen, particularly drawing from Dogen's affinity for the text and its teachings on the eternal presence of Buddha. The dialogue further explores the nature of Zen... *Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Offering, Chanting*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 20 2003
Interconnected Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: RA-00436 This talk discusses the essential practice of reciprocal spiritual communion in Soto Zen, emphasizing that enlightenment and the Buddha way are realized through interconnected practice with all beings, including Buddhas and... *Sanctuary, Ceremony, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 19 2003
Rituals of Collective Enlightenment Serial: RA-00164 The talk discusses the interconnectedness of Zen practice within the Soto tradition, emphasizing that the path to enlightenment is realized through responsive communion between practitioners, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas, rather... *Sanctuary, Heart Sutra, Zazen, Soto Zen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 19 2003
Beyond Self: The Path to Liberation Serial: RA-00180 The talk explores the profound teachings on suffering, ignorance, and wisdom in Buddhism, emphasizing that suffering is rooted in ignorance and liberation comes through relinquishing the belief in the independent existence of the... *Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Chanting, Confession-and-Repentance, Heart Sutra, Doubt*...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 18 2003
Interconnectedness: The Path Beyond Suffering Serial: RA-00422 The talk primarily explores the concept of suffering and its origins, linking it to the ignorance of perceived independent existence. This ignorance, when relinquished, alleviates suffering through the recognition of... *Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Heart Sutra, Chanting, Samadhi, Doubt*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 18 2003
Pursuing Enlightenment Through Tokudo Serial: RA-00353 The talk explores the significance of the tokudo ceremony, detailing its components and emphasizing the underlying vow of benefiting the world through pursuing enlightenment. This commitment aligns the practitioner with the... *Renunciation, Confession-and-Repentance, Repentance, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Perfect...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 13 2003
Unraveling Emptiness: Beyond Form Serial: RA-02273 The main thesis of the talk involves an exploration of the concept of "form is emptiness and emptiness is form" from the Heart Sutra, emphasizing how these ideas relate to the lack of inherent existence and the ultimate truth.... *Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-03127 - *Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 11 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-00165 - *Heart Sutra, Japan, Emotions*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 11 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-00156 #Duplicate of #00165 - *Suzuki Roshi, Emotions, Heart Sutra, Japan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 11 2003
Embracing Emptiness: The Heart Sutra Serial: RA-02258 This talk explores the Heart Sutra and its implications for understanding emptiness, with a focus on the five aggregates: form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness. The discussion highlights the differences... *Emptiness, Breath, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 05 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-03126 The talk concentrates on the Heart Sutra's teachings, focusing on Avalokiteshvara's meditation practice, which emphasizes the emptiness of the five aggregates. It delves into the concept that all phenomena, including perceptions... *Emptiness, Consciousness, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 04 2003
Embracing Zen: Wisdom Beyond Seeking Serial: RA-01383 The central thesis of this talk revolves around the practice of meditation in Zen Buddhism and its emphasis on wisdom and compassion without seeking. It explores the concept of practicing meditation and wisdom with no desire for... *Wisdom, Meditation, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 03 2003
Embracing Emptiness for Liberation Serial: RA-02272 This talk explores the Heart Sutra, focusing on the practice of the perfection of wisdom (Prajnaparamita) and its teachings on emptiness. The discussion revolves around Avalokiteshvara's role as a metaphor for practitioners,... *Avalokiteshvara, Emptiness, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 29 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-03125 The talk explores the two versions of the Heart Sutra, focusing on their differences in presentation and translation regarding concepts of emptiness and inherent existence. The longer version elaborates on Avalokiteshvara's... *Emptiness, Practice, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-00168 - *Hindrances, Heart Sutra, Beginners*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-00137 - *Hindrances, Heart Sutra, Skandas, Beginners*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-00172 - *Hindrances, Heart Sutra, Skandas*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 2003
Chanting Emptiness into Compassionate Wisdom Serial: RA-02277 The talk explores the comparative experiential and philosophical benefits of chanting versus reading Scriptures, emphasizing that chanting offers a fuller, body-engaged experience. The discussion transitions into the concept of... *Emptiness, Wisdom, Hindrances*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 22 2003
Chanting Emptiness: Wisdom and Compassion Serial: RA-02270 The talk explores the practice and significance of chanting in Zen tradition, emphasizing its role in providing a continuous and embodied experience compared to reading. The discussion transitions into an exploration of Buddhist... *Emptiness, Wisdom, Hindrances*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 22 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-03124 - *Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Chanting*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 21 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-00167 - *Heart Sutra, Chanting, Perfect Wisdom, Avalokiteshvara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 21 2003
Heart Sutra Serial: RA-00171 - *Heart Sutra, Perfect Wisdom, Chanting, Conversation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 21 2003
Embracing Emptiness for True Wisdom Serial: RA-02266 The talk explores the concept of supreme wisdom, particularly the understanding of emptiness as a liberating force that underpins both the nature of all phenomena and the practice of Buddhas. It asserts that everything exists... *Wisdom, Emptiness, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2003
Emptiness Unveiled: Path to Liberation Serial: RA-02278 The talk explores the concept of "emptiness" (shunyata) and its role in Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the Prajnaparamita Sutras' idea of emptiness as the absence of inherent existence. It explains how all phenomena are... *Emptiness, Bell*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 08 2003
Embracing Vulnerability Through Storytelling Serial: RA-00435 The talk explores the themes of connection, fear, and self-expression through storytelling and a reflection on interpersonal dynamics. Stories of an elephant and a butterfly, a Zen-inspired play, and personal anecdotes about... *Desire, difficulty, Samadhi, Silence, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 06 2003
Embracing Emptiness, Cultivating Compassion Serial: RA-02271 This talk explores the Heart Sutra, focusing on the concept of emptiness and the ultimate goal of achieving wisdom and compassion on the path to Buddhahood. It discusses the practice of the Perfection of Wisdom, emphasizing that... *Wisdom, Heart Sutra, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 01 2003

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