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Embracing Compassionate Zen Enlightenment Serial: RA-03058 The talk explores the foundational context of compassion in Zen Buddhism and its integration with the aspiration to achieve perfect enlightenment for the happiness and freedom from suffering of all beings. Central to this... *Wisdom, Study, Abhidharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 09 2002 Day 2 Green Gulch Farm
Samadhi and Wisdom in Zen Practice Serial: RA-00034 The talk explores the complexities of teaching the Dharma and the intricacies of samadhi in the context of Zen practice. It discusses the challenges of introducing deep teachings to a diverse audience, the phased development of... *Four Noble Truths, New Year, Samadhi, Study Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 08 2002
Samadhi and Wisdom in Harmony Serial: RA-00103 The talk focuses on the complexities of teaching and integrating the practice of Samadhi, particularly in the context of Zen and wider Buddhist wisdom traditions. The discussion centers on the significance of understanding and... *Four Noble Truths, New Year, Samadhi, Study Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 08 2002
Integrating Wisdom with Samadhi Practice Serial: RA-03057 The talk explores the practice and teaching of samadhi, particularly focusing on integrating different types of wisdom with samadhi practice to achieve deeper spiritual realization. The discussion highlights the four kinds of... *Samadhi, Wisdom, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 08 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Iron Compassion Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RA-00441 The talk explores the notion of cultivating wisdom and compassion through Zen practice, addressing both personal and global fears. It emphasizes the role of a Zen temple as a 'bodhisattva school' dedicated to cultivating wise and... *Buddha Mind, Desire, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 07 2002
Zen's Silent Path to Compassion Serial: RA-00121 The talk explores the contrast between the traditional Bodhisattva path and its sometimes less explicit adoption in Zen practice, highlighting the differences in how compassion, wisdom, and the aspiration for enlightenment (... *Beginners, Four Noble Truths, Samadhi, Two Truths*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 03 2002
Zen Path: Compassion, Wisdom, Practice Serial: RA-03056 The talk explores the Zen practice of bodhisattva path, emphasizing the importance of compassion, wisdom, and the standard practice model without always labeling them explicitly. It discusses the contrast between the traditional... *Wisdom, Samadhi, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 03 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Uncertainty for Enlightenment Serial: RA-00440 The talk explores the theme of embracing uncertainty and anxiety as a path to spiritual growth, drawing parallels to the journey of Shakyamuni Buddha, and the necessity of experiencing anxiety to reach enlightenment. It discusses... *Buddha's Birthday, Offering, Gratitude, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 31 2002
Awakening Through Compassionate Wisdom Serial: RA-01540 The talk focuses on the path of the bodhisattva, emphasizing the essentials of compassion, bodhicitta (the aspiration to become enlightened for the welfare of all beings), and realization of the truth through wisdom. The speaker... *Samadhi, Vow, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 28 2002
Path of Wisdom and Compassion Serial: RA-00098 The talk discusses the aspirations and practice of the Bodhisattva path, emphasizing the importance of striving for enlightenment and the altruistic goal of benefiting all beings. It reflects on the challenge of embodying the... *Samadhi, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Karma, Buddha Mind, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 27 2002
Path of the Bodhi Firefly Serial: RA-03055 The talk discusses the path of the bodhisattva within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the aspiration and non-attachment required to pursue enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. It covers the concept of Bodhi mind, comparing the... *Wisdom, Practice, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 27 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Zen and the Bodhisattva Journey Serial: RA-00836 The talk outlines the integration of Zen meditation within the Buddhist yoga framework, emphasizing the "Three Wisdoms" essential for the Bodhisattva path to Buddhahood. This discourse delineates two types of Buddhist yoga... *Meditation, Yoga, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 21 2002
Wednesday Event Serial: RA-00095 Wednesday Event In this talk, the main thesis revolves around the Zen practice of "non-thinking," centering on the dialogue between Yaoshan and a monk about how to think of not thinking, termed as "non-thinking," which is an essential art of... *Four Noble Truths, Buddha Mind, Zazen, Vow, Enemies*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 20 2002
Embrace Non-Thinking in Zen Practice Serial: RA-03054 The talk explores the concept of Zen meditation, particularly the art of "non-thinking" or "thinking of not thinking," as a core practice of Zazen, grounded in teachings from Zen ancestors such as Yaoshan and Dogen. It emphasizes... *Buddha, Practice, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 20 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Liberation Within Life's Impermanence Serial: RA-00439 The talk explores the Buddhist concepts of samsara and nirvana, emphasizing the essential teaching that liberation from suffering is found within the transient nature of existence, not as an escape from it. The discourse... *Letting Go, Impermanence, Samsara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 17 2002
Journey to Enlightened Wisdom Serial: RA-00438 One-day sitting The talk explores the Bodhisattva path within Buddhist tradition, focusing on the classical presentation, the Zen school's interpretation, and the development of the three types of wisdom central to the Bodhisattva yoga: wisdom... *Beginners, Nirvana, Observe, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 16 2002
Zen Wisdom and The Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-00804 The talk primarily explores the concept of the bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing the commitment to attain Buddhahood for the welfare of all beings. It introduces the "Three Wisdoms of Buddhist Yoga," essential... *Mahayana, Buddha Mind, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 14 2002
Dharma Events and Non-dual Wisdom Serial: RA-00096 The primary thesis of the talk explores the concept of "dharma events," discussing the relationships and inherent non-existence of phenomena, and how Zen philosophy emphasizes the non-duality between beings and Buddha-nature. The... *Attachment, Samadhi, Practice Period, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 13 2002
Zen Stages: The Endless Realization Serial: RA-03053 The talk discusses the notion of stages in Zen practice, emphasizing the non-gradual realization of one's nature, akin to observing the ongoing, non-hierarchical beauty of child development stages. This discussion extends to the... *Practice, Buddha, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 13 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating Compassion and Wisdom Together Serial: RA-01586 The talk centers on the integration of wisdom and compassion within Buddhist practice, specifically outlining the path to Buddhahood through the simultaneous cultivation of virtues like ethical discipline and the deep... *Compassion, Suffering, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 07 2002
Zen Samadhi: The Path Within Serial: RA-00108 The talk explores the concept of Samadhi within the Bodhisattva path to Buddhahood, examining its role in Zen practice. It discusses how Samadhi encompasses both concentration and an understanding of the unity between mind and... *Bodhidharma, Bodhisattva Way, Paramitas, Religion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 06 2002
Samadhi and the Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-03052 The talk focuses on the practice of samadhi within the context of the Bodhisattva path to Buddhahood, exploring various meanings of samadhi as concentration and one-pointedness. It references Zen teachings by discussing... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 06 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Zen's Path to Instant Buddhahood Serial: RA-00116 The talk delves into the practice and philosophy of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the concept of spontaneous Buddhahood and instant realization of Buddha nature. It explores how Zen teachings encourage the immediate experiential... *Cultivation, Enemies, Passions, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 27 2002
Awakening Now: Zen's Direct Path Serial: RA-03051 The talk explores the core tenets of Zen, emphasizing the immediate realization of Buddhahood through direct practice, which involves living in Buddha mind without delay. The discourse delineates how Zen practice reduces... *Wisdom, Practice, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 27 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Receiving and Giving: Buddha's Flow Serial: RA-00364 The talk examines the concept of the Buddha's awareness, emphasizing the dynamic of receiving and giving away the self moment by moment. It is posited that this process is central to living the life of a Buddha, where the Buddha... *Letting Go, Breath, Buddha Mind, Samadhi, Heart Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 23 2002
Zen: Dropping Off Body and Mind Serial: RA-00118 The talk explores Zen meditation, focusing specifically on the concept of Samadhi and the practice of "body and mind dropping off" as central to the Zen method. It draws on the teachings of Dogen Zenji, particularly emphasizing... *Breath, Culture, Mahayana, Religion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 20 2002
Dropping Off Mind and Body Serial: RA-03050 The talk primarily focuses on Zen meditation, particularly the practice of zazen, as a means of achieving samadhi, or mental one-pointedness. The central thesis emphasizes "dropping off body and mind" in the context of Zen... *Practice, Zazen, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 20 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Compassion: Foundation of Zen Serial: RA-00437 The talk explores the foundational role of compassion in Zen practice within the broader framework of Mahayana Buddhism. It contrasts the transcendence-focused individual vehicle with the community-oriented Mahayana vehicle,... *Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Culture, Mahayana, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 17 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Circles of Samadhi and Liberation Serial: RA-00119 The talk delves into the concept of samadhi, exploring its four types through visualization of concentric circles, each representing a deeper understanding and practice. The discussion emphasizes the progression from personal... *Samadhi, Practice Period, Evil, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 27 2002
Samadhi: Path to Traceless Enlightenment Serial: RA-03049 The talk concludes a three-week meditation retreat, focusing on the intricate practice of samadhi, which encompasses various levels of concentration and mindfulness. The core discussion revolves around the four types of samadhi,... *Samadhi, Love, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 27 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Samadhi: A Collective Journey Serial: RA-00120 This talk explores the practice of samadhi within a Zen context, emphasizing the collective nature of achieving great Bodhisattva samadhis. It reflects on how samadhi practices enhance understanding of emptiness, and how Zen... *Commitment, Practice Period, Ceremony, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 26 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Collective Samadhi: Embracing Everyday Emptiness Serial: RA-03048 The talk addresses the practice and understanding of samadhi within the Zen tradition, emphasizing collective effort in actualizing bodhisattva samadhis and recognizing emptiness in daily activities. The gathering involved... *Time, Practice, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 26 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Through Non-Dual Support Serial: RA-00084 The talk emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and supporting each other within Zen practice, highlighting that showing up is a significant part of this support. It further delves into the concept of Shurangama Samadhi,... *Samadhi, Separation, Darkness-and-Light, Perfect Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 25 2002
Embodied Zen: The Samadhi Journey Serial: RA-03047 The talk explores the concept of "showing up" in Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness and mutual support of individuals within the community. It elaborates on the Surangama Samadhi, a state of meditative absorption... *Samadhi, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 25 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Emptiness Through Non-thinking Serial: RA-00085 The talk articulates the practice of entering Bodhisattva Samadhi, emphasizing the concept of non-thinking as a critical element for realizing emptiness. It guides practitioners in contemplating the emptiness of mind and thought... *Emptiness, Samadhi, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 24 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Serene Thought, Unarisen Mindfulness Serial: RA-03046 The talk primarily explores the concept of Bodhisattva Samadhi, emphasizing the practice of thinking 'not thinking,' contemplating the emptiness of thought, and understanding the non-arisen nature of thoughts. It also discusses... *Emptiness, Samadhi, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 24 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Aspiring Bodhisattvas and Shurangama Samadhi Serial: RA-00086 The talk delves into Samadhi practices for Bodhisattvas, centered around the teachings of the Shurangama Samadhi Sutra. The discussion explores the virtues attributed to Samadhi and the complex relationship between Bodhisattvas... *Breath, Samadhi, Nirvana, Impermanence, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 23 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Path to Enlightenment: Shurangama Samadhi Serial: RA-03045 The talk examines the concept of Shurangama Samadhi, particularly how it applies to bodhisattvas and their path toward anuttara-samyaksam-bodhi, or supreme enlightenment. Emphasizing the practice of non-attachment and samadhi in... *Breath, Samadhi, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 23 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Pathway of Samadhi for Bodhisattvas Serial: RA-00087 The main thesis of the talk revolves around the practice of Samadhi and its significance in the path of a Bodhisattva, through the exploration of the "Shurangama Samadhi Sutra.” The session introduces Dogen Ehe's vow of... *Samadhi, Bodhisattva, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Endless Inquiry, Infinite Enlightenment Serial: RA-03044 The talk explores the concept of samadhi, particularly the Shurangama Samadhi, a profound state of concentration integral to the practice of bodhisattvas. It discusses the role of questioning within this samadhi, how questioning... *Samadhi, Bodhisattva, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Thought's Impermanent Dance Serial: RA-00089 The discussion centers on the practice of observing and understanding thoughts as they arise and cease, which is integral to engaging in Samadhi and the exploration of non-duality. The emphasis is on cultivating a relaxed yet... *Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 21 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Transcending Thought in Zen Practice Serial: RA-00088 The talk explores advanced aspects of Zen practice, particularly around samadhi and the process of attaining deeper meditative states. It discusses the transition from mundane to supermundane states, examining the role of... *Samadhi, Karma, Practice Period, Observe, Skandhas*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 21 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Unveiling Samadhi: Balance and Insight Serial: RA-03043 This talk focuses on the dynamics of samadhi, particularly distinguishing between different phases from conceiving practices to inconceivable mutual assistance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing and... *Samadhi, Practice, Koan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 21 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Unified Mind: The Essence of Samadhi Serial: RA-00102 The primary thesis is the exploration of Samadhi, emphasizing its non-dual nature and the importance of realizing the unity of mind and objects within the practice. Distinctions between different types of Samadhi are marked, with... *Samadhi, Separation, Demons, Dragons*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 20 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Transcending Duality Through Samadhi Serial: RA-03042 The talk explores the practice of samadhi within Buddhist teaching, emphasizing the non-duality of awareness and objects, highlighting how concentration is achieved by recognizing the inherent one-pointedness of the mind. The... *Samadhi, Pain, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 20 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Samadhi: Journey Beyond the Self Serial: RA-00101 This talk explores the concept of Samadhi and its role within different meditation paths, specifically the "laukika bhavana-marga" or worldly meditation and the "lokottara bhavana-marga" which transcends worldly attachments. The... *Samadhi, Meditation, Practice Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 18 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Transcendent Paths Through Mindful Vision Serial: RA-03041 The talk focuses on various aspects of meditation practice, discussing the ten Mahabhumika, the qualities present in all states of consciousness. The distinction between mental functions and non-mental elements like warmth as... *Practice, Meditation, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 18 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Integrating Samadhi: Wisdom in Non-Duality Serial: RA-00100 The talk focuses on the subtleties of Samadhi practice, exploring different types and their relationship to non-duality and compassion within a Buddhist context. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and... *Samadhi, Anger, Duality*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 17 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Samadhi: Path to Non-Duality Serial: RA-03040 The talk focuses on the practice and understanding of samadhi within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing distinctions between different types of samadhi, especially samadhi number two and four, as well as their relationship... *Samadhi, Practice, Anger*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 17 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Samadhi: Bridge to Non-Dual Wisdom Serial: RA-00099 The talk explores the integral role of Samadhi in bridging precepts and wisdom, emphasizing it as a transformative state facilitating the realization of non-duality. It proposes that Samadhi enables a deep understanding and... *Samadhi, Mahayana, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 2002 Green Gulch Farm

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