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The Imputational CharacterSerial: RA-00144 The talk explores the concept of the "imputational character" and its role in Buddhist meditation practices focused on the understanding of dependent co-arising. It emphasizes the importance of deepening awareness of the... Breath, Emotions, Practice Period |
Jan 25 2003 Tassajara |
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Transcending Illusions Through Insight MeditationSerial: RA-00140 The talk explores the practice and complexities of meditation, emphasizing the profound insight into the nature of phenomena through Buddhist teachings. It discusses the distinction between calming (Samatha) and insight... Breath, Emotions, Practice Period |
Jan 25 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Unraveling Illusions Through Zen PracticeSerial: RA-03095 The talk explores the meditative practices related to the understanding of dependent co-arising and the concept of the "other dependent character" in Zen philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of transitioning from meditative... Breath, Practice Period, Meditation |
Jan 25 2003 |
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Embracing Impermanence Through Breath AwarenessSerial: RA-00139 The talk explores the Zen meditation practice of embracing impermanence through breath awareness, highlighting how suffering is influenced by karma, which stems from distorted emotions created by misperceptions. It examines how... Breath, Greed, Impermanence, Karma |
Jan 24 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Embracing Impermanence for True AwakeningSerial: RA-00125 The talk focuses on understanding and embracing impermanence as a means to awakening, aligning with Buddhist teachings on karma, dependent origination, and meditation practices. It discusses how suffering arises from distorted... Breath, Greed, Impermanence, Karma |
Jan 24 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Awakening Through Impermanent InterconnectionsSerial: RA-03094 The talk explores the concept of other-dependent phenomena and how misperceptions based on false imputed permanence hinder realization of impermanence, leading to suffering driven by karma and defiled emotions like greed, hate,... Impermanence, Greed, Karma |
Jan 24 2003 |
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Embracing Impermanence Through Dependent NatureSerial: RA-00134 The talk delves into the intricacies of understanding the three natures of phenomena as discussed in the Samadhi-Nirvana Chana Sutra. It focuses on the notion of perceiving phenomena through the lens of dependent nature rather... Mindfulness, Breath, Attachment, Nirvana, Gratitude |
Jan 23 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Pathways to Liberation Through WisdomSerial: RA-00124 The talk explores the intricacies of conceptual grasping, dependent origination, and established characteristics within the Samadhi-Nirvana-Jnana-Sutra framework. It delves into the differentiation between other-dependent and... Mindfulness, Breath, Attachment, Nirvana, Gratitude |
Jan 23 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Embracing Interconnected Phenomena RealizationSerial: RA-03093 The talk focuses on interpretations of the Samdhinasana Sutra, examining the concepts of the dependent, imputational, and thoroughly established characters of phenomena. It discusses how understanding the lack of inherent... Mindfulness, Meditation, Samadhi |
Jan 23 2003 |
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Breathing Beyond the BreathSerial: RA-00135 The talk explores the role of mindfulness of breathing in Zen practice, arguing that it is not the act of focusing on the breath that leads to calm and clarity, but rather the relinquishment of discursive thought. This process is... Breath, Soto Zen, Dependent Origination, War, Mindfulness |
Jan 22 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Beyond Breath: Embracing Zen InsightSerial: RA-00123 The talk examines the concept of breathing within Zen practice, particularly focusing on mindfulness of breathing as a means to reduce discursive thought rather than a path solely to tranquility. There is an emphasis on... Breath, Soto Zen, Dependent Origination, War, Mindfulness |
Jan 22 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Breathing Beyond Focus for WisdomSerial: RA-03092 The talk focuses on mindfulness of breathing as a method to quiet discursive thoughts and attain a state of calm, emphasizing that the cessation of such thoughts, not the object of focus like breathing, is what's pivotal for... Breath, Meditation, Concentration |
Jan 22 2003 |
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Wishes Arising: Buddhas Through InterdependenceSerial: RA-00122 The talk primarily addresses the idea of manifesting Buddhas through the concept of dependent arising, elaborating on how living beings, ignorance, and suffering contribute to the conditions that bring forth Buddhas. The main... Four Noble Truths, Addiction, Lotus Sutra, Samadhi, confusion |
Jan 21 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Wishful Path of AwakeningSerial: RA-00148 This talk explores the concept of "the wish" as foundational to the appearance of Buddhas, analyzing its dependent nature as referenced in the Samdhinirmocana Sutra and the Lotus Sutra. It further examines Buddha's initial... Addiction, Non-thinking, Soto Zen, Lotus Sutra |
Jan 21 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Wishes and Wisdom in Zen AwakeningSerial: RA-00127 The talk focuses on the concept of wishes as a dependent phenomenon that prompts the emergence of Buddhas, according to the "Lotus Sutra" and the "Samdhinirmochana Sutra." It discusses the "Four Noble Truths" and Shakyamuni... Addiction, Non-thinking, Soto Zen, Lotus Sutra |
Jan 21 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Embracing Impermanence Through Zen PracticeSerial: RA-01447 The talk discusses the concept of impermanence and dependent origination within Zen practice, emphasizing meditation on impermanent phenomena to overcome misconceptions that lead to greed, hate, and delusion. It highlights the... Impermanence, Karma, Greed |
Jan 21 2003 |
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Surrender to Interdependent AwakeningSerial: RA-03091 The talk discusses the nature of phenomena and the emergence of Buddhas in the context of Soto Zen and Buddhist wisdom. It emphasizes the concept of dependent co-arising and introduces the Four Noble Truths as wisdom teachings.... Wisdom, Samadhi, Emptiness |
Jan 21 2003 |
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Wisdom Teachings Sandhinirmochana Sutra Chapters 6 and 7Serial: RA-00151 The talk elaborates on key teachings from the Sandhinirmochana Sutra, focusing on chapters 6 and 7, which address the nature of wisdom and perception. It discusses the misconception of independent existence and introduces the "... confusion, Emotions, Gratitude |
Jan 19 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen's Gift: Understanding SelflessnessSerial: RA-03090 The talk delves into Zen philosophy, focusing on the concept of wisdom teachings related to the illusory nature of self and phenomena. It distinguishes between three types of phenomena (imputational, other-dependent, and... Meditation, Wisdom, Gratitude |
Jan 19 2003 |
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Untangling Illusions: Path to ClaritySerial: RA-00142 The talk explores how personal narratives often lead to suffering and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the distinction between the real and the imputed reality. It discusses the concept of imputation and how such... Bowing, confusion, Impermanence, Karma |
Jan 17 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Thoughts Unbound: Zen Clarity EssentialsSerial: RA-00132 The talk explores the concept of imputation versus illumination within Zen philosophy. The narrative emphasizes that personal interpretations, such as deeming situations as "really bad" or "really good," contribute to personal... Ceremony, confusion, Impermanence, Karma |
Jan 17 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen's Secret: Beyond Thought's VeilSerial: RA-00133 The talk explores the nature of phenomena through the lens of Zen Buddhism, specifically focusing on Buddha's teachings in the Samadhi Nirmatana Sutra about the three characters of phenomena: the imputational character (the dream... Heart Sutra, confusion, Zazen, Daily Life, Emotions |
Jan 17 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dreams, Truths, and Non-ThinkingSerial: RA-00152 This talk investigates the Zen teachings on the "three characters of phenomena," focusing on the concepts of dream, dreaming, and truth. It explores "non-thinking" as a practice paralleling these characters and discusses Dogen's... Heart Sutra, confusion, Four Noble Truths, Daily Life, Emotions |
Jan 17 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Unveiling Reality through Zen MeditationSerial: RA-03088 The talk discusses the "Three Characters of Phenomena" in Buddhist philosophy: the imputational character (conceptual, akin to dreams), the other-dependent character (reliant on causes, beyond conceptualization), and the... Study, Compassion, Delusion |
Jan 17 2003 |
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Beyond Labels: Embracing True ExperienceSerial: RA-03089 The talk explores the notion of affliction arising from assigning labels such as "good" or "bad" to experiences, thereby entering the realm of affliction. It elaborates on the concept of imputation as a process of... Faith, Bowing, confusion |
Jan 17 2003 |
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Zen's Path to True RealitySerial: RA-00153 The talk explores the nuanced understanding of reality through Zen philosophy, focusing on the concepts of Imputational Character (IC), Other Dependent Character (ODC), and Thoroughly Established Character (TEC). It discusses how... War, Separation, Emotions, confusion |
Jan 14 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Navigating Illusions: Buddhist Pathways to RealitySerial: RA-00170 Jan PP
The talk explores the concepts of "Imputational Character" (IC), "Other Dependent Character" (ODC), and "Thoroughly Established Character" (TEC) within the framework of Buddhist philosophy. It examines the nature of reality... Emotions, War, Separation, confusion |
Jan 14 2003 |
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Unveiling Reality Through Zen InsightSerial: RA-03087 The talk explores Zen philosophy's conception of reality, focusing on three "characters" of phenomena: Imputational Character (or Imaginary Character), Other Dependent Character (ODC), and Thoroughly Established Character (TEC).... War, Delusion, Separation |
Jan 14 2003 |
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Three Characteristics of all PhenomenaSerial: RA-00146 Same as other talk from this date, opening chant not edited
The talk explores the process of embodying Buddhist teachings through meditation, specifically focusing on the concept of bhavana, or cultivation, and its two aspects: concentration (samadhi) and wisdom (prajna or vipassana). The... Impermanence, Doubt, Cultivation, Samadhi, Happiness |
Jan 12 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Three Characteristics of all PhenomenaSerial: RA-00154 The talk explores the integration of Buddha's teachings into one's being, emphasizing the cultivation process known as "bhavana," which involves both tranquility (samadhi) and wisdom (prajna) practices. It highlights the... Impermanence, Doubt, Cultivation, Happiness, Samadhi |
Jan 12 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Cultivating Wisdom Through Buddha's TeachingsSerial: RA-03086 The talk explores the process of embodying the teachings of the Buddha, focusing on the practice of "bhavana" or cultivation through meditation, which involves both tranquility (samadhi) and wisdom (prajna) practices. The... Wisdom, Impermanence, Meditation |
Jan 12 2003 |
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Special Transmission Outside the Teachings, Three Characteristics - Sandhinirmochana Sutra Chapter 6Serial: RA-00173 Same as other talk from same date with less edited beginning
The talk explores the Zen concept of "special transmission outside the teachings" (Kyoge Betsu Den), delving into its non-dual interpretation where teachings are neither inside nor outside verbal or scriptural doctrine. This... Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Transmission, Karma, Passions |
Jan 11 2003 |
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Special Transmission Outside the Teachings, Three Characteristics Sandhinirmochana Sutra Chapter 6Serial: RA-00128 Jan Practice Period Class #2
The talk focuses on clarifying the concept of "special transmission outside the teachings" within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that this transmission is neither outside nor within the teachings, but exists as a unique way of... Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Transmission, Karma, confusion |
Jan 11 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Beyond Words: Zen's Silent TruthSerial: RA-03085 The talk explores the concept of "Kyo-ge-betsu-den," a term in Zen implying a special transmission beyond scripture, highlighting its inherent meaninglessness of being neither inside nor outside teachings. Through the examination... Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Karma |
Jan 11 2003 |
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Transcending Thought: Integrating Calm and InsightSerial: RA-00136 The talk centers on the dual aspects of meditation, calming (samatha) and insight (vipassana), emphasizing the integration of both to achieve profound wisdom. The discourse highlights key concepts such as discursive thought, and... Breath, Japan, Cultivation, Passions, Three Treasures |
Jan 09 2003 Green Gulch Farm |
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Harmony in Zen: Calming and InsightSerial: RA-00174 The talk examines the relationship between Samatha (calming) and Vipassana (insight) in Zen meditation, emphasizing the integration of discursive and non-discursive thought. It discusses the attainment of wisdom through insight... Breath, Japan, Cultivation, Passions, Buddha Ancestors |
Jan 09 2003 |
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Balancing Thought and TranquilitySerial: RA-03084 The talk addresses the complementary roles of calming (shamatha) and insight (vipassana) in Zen meditation. It examines how these practices contribute to developing wisdom, with an emphasis on the interplay between discursive... Breath, Instruction, Wisdom |
Jan 09 2003 |
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Compassionate Living Beyond Strict RulesSerial: RA-00355 The talk explores the evolution of Buddhist precepts, namely the Vinaya, Bodhisattva precepts, and the concept of Qing Gui, emphasizing the balance between personal purity and compassionate conduct in Buddhist practice. It... Renunciation, Japan, Ceremony, Priest |
Jan 07 2003 |
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Zen Precepts: Compassionate Interdependence UnfoldsSerial: RA-00147 This talk delves into the evolution and application of precepts in Buddhist traditions, focusing on the Vinaya, Bodhisattva precepts, and the Shingi. It emphasizes the transformation from personal purity to a practice rooted in... Bodhisattva Precepts, Renunciation, Ceremony, Samsara, Japan |
Jan 07 2003 |
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Harmonizing Precepts in Zen PracticeSerial: RA-00177 The talk focuses on the evolution and application of Buddhist precepts, particularly contrasting the Vinaya, Bodhisattva, and Qing Gui (or Shingi) precepts, highlighting their roles in personal purity, compassion, and community... Bodhisattva Precepts, Renunciation, Ceremony, Samsara, Japan |
Jan 07 2003 |
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Stillness Meets Insight in ZenSerial: RA-01437 The talk examines the dual aspects of meditation in Zen Buddhism, focusing on the practices of calming (Samatha) and insight (Vipassana). The discussion clarifies the interplay between these practices, emphasizing the necessity... Breath, Practice, Instruction |
Jan 04 2003 |
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Wisdom Unveiled Through DependencySerial: RA-00126 The talk examines the teachings of wisdom through meditation practices focusing on the distinctions between calming and wisdom practices, addressing misconceptions about the nature of phenomena, and encouraging liberation from... confusion, Emotions, Gratitude |
2003 |
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Sitting With No ExpectationsSerial: RA-00407 Sunday "Sitting With No Expectations."
The talk emphasizes the practice of sitting in Zen, focusing on the principle of "Sitting With No Expectations." It explores the essential Buddhist teaching that everything arises in dependence on conditions and stresses the... Hindrances, Daily Life, Transmission, Religion, Enemies |
Dec 15 2002 |
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Understanding Beyond Intention in ZenSerial: RA-01557 This talk explores the interplay between intention and understanding in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing that while having a positive intention is important, it is one's understanding of how intentions arise that is... Intention, Time, Suffering |
Nov 21 2002 |
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Navigating Interdependence With the Middle WaySerial: RA-00117 The talk examines the concept of the "unsurpassed penetrating and perfect dharma," emphasizing its rarity and the importance of vowing to understand the truth of the Buddha's teachings—particularly those encapsulated in the... Right Effort, Interdependence, Buddha's Birthday, Right Speech, Confession-and-Repentance... |
Nov 17 2002 |
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Awakening Through The Middle WaySerial: RA-00409 The talk explores the profound nature of the "unsurpassed, penetrating, and perfect dharma," particularly in understanding the teachings of the Buddha, which includes the concept of "Tathagata" as an embodiment of truth. Emphasis... Right Effort, Interdependence, Buddha's Birthday, Right Speech, Confession-and-Repentance... |
Nov 17 2002 |
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Unified Path to LiberationSerial: RA-00873 This talk focuses on the Noble Eightfold Path, specifically examining its first aspect, right view, as a path to liberation. The presentation highlights the simultaneous practice of all aspects of the Path, emphasizing the... Karma, Right Speech, Bell |
Nov 05 2002 |
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Zen Precepts: Tradition Meets Modern PracticeSerial: RA-00410 The talk explores the adaptation and significance of Buddhist precepts, focusing on the Four-Part Vinaya in China and its impact on Japanese Buddhism, particularly concerning Bodhisattva precepts. It examines the role of monastic... Bodhisattva Precepts, Practice Period, Japan, Commitment, Culture |
Nov 02 2002 |
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Playfulness and LiberationSerial: RA-03081 The talk explores the interplay between playfulness and the Zen concept of liberation from the bondage of ignorance and suffering. It outlines the process of redemption from afflictive emotions, which starts from trust,... Karmic Consciousness, Liberation, Consciousness |
Oct 08 2002 A Austin Zen Center |
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Austin-Playfulness and Liberation-ASerial: RA-03082 The talk explores trust, creativity, and play within human interactions, using anecdotes and stories to illustrate how attention to shared and personal realities can foster relaxation and innovation. The narrative includes a... Time, Consciousness, Buddha |
Oct 08 2002 |