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Fathers and the Three Natures Serial: RA-00421 The talk explores understanding phenomena and the complex nature of fatherhood, utilizing a teaching that all phenomena possess three distinct natures: conceptual, dependently co-arisen, and thoroughly established. These concepts... *causation, Japan, Intimacy, Suzuki Roshi, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 15 2003
Transcending Dualities Through Zen Freedom Serial: RA-03111 The central thesis of the talk explores the understanding of the rootlessness of phenomena, emphasizing that both good and evil do not have inherent substance, and this understanding can lead to non-attachment and true freedom.... *Meditation, Evil, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Zen and the Illusion of Self Serial: RA-03121 The central thesis of this talk explores the concept of personality in the context of Zen philosophy, highlighting the distinction between a dependent psychophysical personality and an independent self, as viewed through the lens... *Delusion, Practice, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Interconnected Awakening Through Mindful Practice Serial: RA-03113 The talk delves into the significance of a teaching that promotes an impartial and non-possessive attitude towards others, emphasizing the interconnectedness and impermanence of people, which should prevent excessive attachment... *Practice, Suffering, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Unveiling Reality: Emptiness Through Meditation Serial: RA-03112 The talk delves into the nature of meditation, discussing the distinction between tranquility and insight practices. It emphasizes the Buddhist teachings on the nature of phenomena, specifically focusing on the ideas of non-self... *Compassion, Wisdom, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Awakening Through Interconnected Origins Serial: RA-03114 The talk explores the concept of dependent co-arising (pratītyasamutpāda) as presented in Buddhism, emphasizing how experiences arise based on the interaction of various conditions, rather than independently. The discussion... *Mindfulness, Meditation, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Interconnectedness: The Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03115 The talk delves into the Buddhist concept of "dependent co-arising" and its implications for understanding suffering, enlightenment, and personal transformation. It emphasizes that knowledge is not "other-dependent," meaning true... *Compassion, Meditation, Ego*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Awakening Through Interconnected Morality Serial: RA-03119 The talk explores the intersection of authentic moral action and spiritual enlightenment within the context of Zen Buddhism's theme of dependent co-arising. It discusses how enlightenment naturally leads to spontaneous moral... *Bowing, Meditation, Enemies*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Pathways to a Zen Awakening Serial: RA-03118 In this talk, the central theme explores the practice of confession and repentance within Zen Buddhism, particularly within the Soto Zen tradition, as informed by Dogen's teachings. The discussion emphasizes the coexistence of... *Delusion, Repentance, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Interconnected Wholeness: Beyond Personal Grasping Serial: RA-03116 The discussion explores the contrast between conventional human concerns and the profound, impersonal nature of existence as understood through wisdom teachings, particularly focusing on the principle of "dependent co-arising."... *Letting Go, Pain, Freedom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Tranquility Meets Insight: Zen Harmony Serial: RA-03117 The main thesis of the talk examines the relationship between tranquility and insight meditation practices, exploring how they contribute to compassion and wisdom in Zen Buddhism. The discourse draws heavily from the Samdhi... *Meditation, Instruction, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Path to Enlightenment Through Wisdom Serial: RA-03120 This talk explores the process of developing wisdom through progressive stages of understanding, emphasizing the importance of integrating wisdom teachings into meditation practice. It highlights the three levels of wisdom: from... *Wisdom, Samadhi, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Chanting Beyond Words: Embracing Emptiness Serial: RA-03122 The discussion centers around the practice and significance of chanting in various languages within Buddhist traditions, particularly with the Heart Sutra. It explores the merits of chanting in foreign languages as a devotional... *Soto Zen, japanese, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Ego's Illusion: Zen's Dependent Dance Serial: RA-03123 The talk addresses the theme of "inmost request" or deepest desire in Zen practice, exemplified by the vow of Eihei Dogen in "Eihei Koso Hotsugamon." The discourse examines the concept of spontaneity and action without an agent,... *Commitment, Bell, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 2003
Cultivating the Way-Seeking Heart Serial: RA-01836 The talk explores the concept of "Way-Seeking Mind" translated from the Chinese "Daoshin," illustrating the interplay between enlightenment’s intention and personal desire for awakening. The speaker narrates personal stories to... *Time, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 24 2003
Balanced Love through Disenchantment Serial: RA-00434 This talk explores the dynamic of enchantment inherent in the mother-child relationship and its implications for balanced and authentic interactions. It discusses the necessity of mutual delight during early development and the... *Dragons, Balance, causation, Impermanence, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 11 2003
Samadhi Serial: RA-03110 The discourse explores the Buddha's teachings on the nature of phenomena, emphasizing three characteristics: the imaginary or imputational character, the other-dependent character, and the thoroughly established character. This... *Practice, Buddha, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 04 2003 Minnesota Zen Center
Samadhi Serial: RA-03109 The talk explores the complexity of Zen practice with an emphasis on samadhi, particularly focusing on Zen stories involving National Teacher Huizhong, the Avatamsaka Sutra, and discussions between historical figures like Guishan... *Practice, Samadhi, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 03 2003 2 Minnesota Zen Center
Samadhi Serial: RA-03106 The talk explores the concept of samadhi in relation to insight meditation and the understanding of selflessness, describing a progressive attainment of non-duality where the duality of subject and object is gradually attenuated... *Samadhi, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 02 2003 1 Minnesota Zen Center
Samadhi Serial: RA-03105 The talk explores the integration of ethical discipline, concentration, and wisdom in Buddhist practice, emphasizing relaxation as the key to entering samadhi. The discussion highlights the importance of approaching precepts with... *Practice, Precepts, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 01 2003 Minnesota Zen Center
Embracing Balance Through Interconnectedness Serial: RA-02248 The discussion centers on the Buddha's teaching of the Middle Way, which involves avoiding the extremes of existence and non-existence by recognizing the dependent co-arising of phenomena. This foundational teaching evolves into... *Meditation, Emptiness, Love*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 24 2003
Beyond Labels: Embracing Direct Experience Serial: RA-00035 The talk explores the concept of direct perception of impermanent phenomena and discusses how grasping and labeling distort the experience of life's interconnectedness. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing and working with... *Darkness-and-Light, Observe, Doubt*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2003
Beyond Illusion: Embracing Direct Perception Serial: RA-00023 The talk explores the concept of direct perception, emphasizing the impermanent nature of phenomena and the living beings' interactions with these dependent phenomena. It discusses the process of imputation as a barrier to... *Darkness-and-Light, Observe, Doubt, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2003
Transcending Illusions Through Direct Perception Serial: RA-00432 The talk explores the concept of direct perception as a mechanical but blissful experience of impermanent and dependent phenomena. It contrasts the unconscious participation in this organic interconnectedness with conscious... *Darkness-and-Light, Observe, Doubt, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2003
Path to Wisdom: Compassionate Interdependence Serial: RA-00433 The discussion explores the path to wisdom through understanding the three kinds of wisdom: those arising from hearing, reflection, and calm meditation. Emphasis is placed on studying the "other-dependent" nature of things,... *Buddha Nature, Interdependence, Right Speech, Impermanence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2003
Cultivating Wisdom through Interdependent Insight Serial: RA-00019 The talk explores the Buddhist concept of wisdom through the lens of "Dependent Origination," outlining three phases: the wisdom from hearing, reflection, and meditation. The emphasis is on engaging with these teachings in a... *Happiness, Buddha Nature, Right Speech, Emotions, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2003
Pathways to Zen Wisdom Serial: RA-00022 The talk delves into the stages of wisdom within Zen philosophy, emphasizing three phases taught in certain sutras: wisdom from hearing and studying teachings, wisdom from reflection and analysis, and wisdom from meditation in... *Happiness, Emotions, Conversation, Impermanence, Buddha Nature*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2003
Embracing Non-Thinking Through Zazen Serial: RA-00415 The talk explores the complexity of Zen meditation, emphasizing the distinction between "non-thinking" and "not thinking." It discusses the meditation techniques recommended by Dogen and the Buddha, focusing on non-thinking as a... *Zazen, Dragons, Intimacy, Lay*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 12 2003
Beyond Thoughts: Embracing Zen Awareness Serial: RA-00006 This talk explores the distinction between "non-thinking" and "not-thinking" in Zen meditation, as elucidated by Dogen and earlier Buddhist teachings. It introduces the concept of "non-thinking," not as the absence of thought,... *Zazen, Dragons, Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 12 2003
Seeing Beyond: Non-Thinking and Awareness Serial: RA-00020 The talk delineates the meditation practice on "non-thinking" versus "not thinking," focusing on developing wisdom through non-grasping awareness of phenomena where non-thinking is beyond conventional thoughts. The discourse... *Zazen, Dragons, Soto Zen, Lay*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 12 2003
Beyond Thought: Zen's Interconnected Reality Serial: RA-00005 The talk discusses the concept of 'non-thinking,' a central tenet in Zen meditation practice, specifically through meditation on the 'other dependent character' of phenomena, which refers to the interconnected, non-self-sustained... *Dragons, Anger, Letting Go, Daily Life, Zoom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 11 2003
Embracing Dragons: Zen Beyond Thought Serial: RA-00444 The talk primarily discusses the meditation on the other-dependent character of phenomena as essential to understanding Zen's non-thinking meditation practice. This meditation transcends intellectual categories of existence and... *Dragons, Anger, Letting Go, Daily Life, Zoom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 11 2003
Beyond Thinking: Embracing Zen Reality Serial: RA-00021 The talk focuses on the meditation practice described as non-thinking, which aligns with the Zen concept of dependent co-arising, a fundamental aspect of Zazen. This meditation goes beyond conventional thought, reflecting on... *Dragons, Anger, Letting Go, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 11 2003
Awakening Beyond Self-Projection Serial: RA-00310 The talk examines the concept of dependent co-arising, the role of consciousness and perception, and the projection of self-essence in experiences. It discusses how interactions between Manas and laya consciousness influence... *Enthusiasm, Lay*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 10 2003
Embracing Tranquility Through Emptiness Serial: RA-00036 The talk discusses the Zen practice of tranquility alongside the exploration of conceptual grasping and emptiness, focusing on the relationship between dependently co-arisen phenomena and imputation within Soto Zen and the Samya-... *confusion, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 10 2003
Grasping Emptiness Through Conventional Designation Serial: RA-00414 The talk explores the interrelation between conventional designation and dependent co-arising, specifically through the lens of Soto Zen and the Samadhi Nirmachana Sutra. The discussion focuses on how things exist in a... *confusion, cognitive process, Soto Zen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 10 2003
Sitting Buddha: Unveiling Emptiness Insight Serial: RA-00004 This talk focuses on the relationship between tranquility practice and wisdom teachings in Zen, with an emphasis on integrating the Samyukta Nirmalachana Sutra's insights on names, signs, and conceptual grasping into the Soto Zen... *confusion, Soto Zen, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 10 2003
Three Characteristics and Grasping the Mark of Sitting Serial: RA-00026 All entries with this date are the same talk - *Letting Go, Separation, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 09 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Three Characteristics and Grasping the Mark of Sitting Serial: RA-00003 - *Separation, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 09 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Three Characteristics and Grasping the Mark of Sitting Serial: RA-00418 All entries with this date are the same talk - *Letting Go, Separation, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 09 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Wisdom's Path to Compassionate Liberation Serial: RA-00413 The talk delves into the nature of wisdom and compassion as understood through the chapter titled "Questions of Gunakara" from the Samadhi Nirmacana Sutra. The discussion focuses on the nature of phenomena, how Bodhisattvas are... *Emotions, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Silence, Dependent Origination*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 08 2003
Wisdom's Path: Unveiling Phenomena's Nature Serial: RA-00027 The talk explores how Bodhisattvas develop wisdom through understanding the three characters of phenomena described in the "Samadhi Nirmacana Sutra": the imputational character, the other dependent character, and the thoroughly... *Emotions, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Silence, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 08 2003
Understanding Phenomena Through Threefold Wisdom Serial: RA-00002 The talk focuses on the "Questions of Gunakata" chapter from the Samja Nirmacana Sutra, examining Bodhisattvas' wisdom with respect to the character of phenomena. The discussion elaborates on the threefold nature of phenomena—... *Emotions, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Silence, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 08 2003
Sesshin #1 Serial: RA-00001 Sesshin #1 - *Bodhisattva Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Letting Go, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 07 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Through Wisdom and Compassion Serial: RA-00387 The talk emphasizes harmonizing wisdom and compassion within Zen practice, highlighting the recitation of Ehe Koso Hotsugamon, which inspires a vow to realize Buddha's wisdom and compassion. Emphasizes the importance of both... *Bodhisattva Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Vow, Letting Go*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 07 2003
Compassionate Wisdom Through Non-Thinking Serial: RA-00028 The talk emphasizes the practice of Zen meditative techniques, particularly the concept of "non-thinking," a central tenet of Zazen. It explores the compassionate and wisdom aspects of Buddhist practice, underlining the... *Non-thinking, Letting Go, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 07 2003
Middle Way: Path to Interdependence Serial: RA-02249 The talk explores the concept of the Middle Way in Buddhism, emphasizing its avoidance of extremes and its role in ending suffering. It discusses the Middle Way through the teachings of dependent co-arising and the Eightfold Path... *Meditation, Delusion, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 03 2003
Meditating Beyond Self-Produced Illusions Serial: RA-03104 This talk delves into meditating on the "other dependent character of phenomena," a teaching revealed in Buddhist sutras which denotes that phenomena lack inherent self-production. It emphasizes the importance of honoring this... *Meditation, Happiness, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 02 2003
Dependent Arising Through Mindful Living Serial: RA-02245 The talk explores the Buddhist concept of the middle way, emphasizing dependent co-arising as a core teaching of the Buddha. It discusses how everything has an "other dependent character" and encourages meditation on this... *Meditation, Bell, Impermanence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 27 2003
Dependent Dreams: Zen's Illusory Nature Serial: RA-03103 The discussion focuses on the concept of "other-dependent character," central in understanding phenomena's nature in Zen philosophy. Examining discursive thought, the lack of self-production, and the dependency of phenomena help... *Meditation, Impermanence, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 26 2003

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