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Title	Speaker	Date
Sun and Moon: Embracing Impermanence Serial: RA-01925 This talk explores the Zen koan involving Master Ma, who, when asked about his health in serious illness, responded with "sun-faced Buddha, moon-faced Buddha." The discussion contemplates the duality and impermanence of life,... *Buddha, Time, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 07 1994
Precepts in Everyday Spirituality Serial: RA-01218 The talk examines the concept of Buddhist precepts and their pervasive presence in daily life, akin to how words become visible everywhere once one focuses on them. The discourse delves into the etymology and fundamental nature... *Precepts, Triple Treasure, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 02 1994
Embracing Precepts as Pathways Serial: RA-01261 The talk explores the "Three Collective Pure Precepts" and their relationship with the "Ten Great Precepts," discussing how these ancient Buddhist doctrines offer both access and depth to spiritual practice. The discussion... *Precepts, Evil, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 02 1994
Embodying Zen: Beyond Accomplishment Serial: RA-01924 The talk explores the complexities of koans in Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on themes of self-awareness and the paradox of accomplishment versus non-accomplishment. It examines the practice of embodying historical Zen... *Time, Work, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 31 1994
Refuge in the Triple Treasure Serial: RA-01217 This talk focuses on the teachings and legacy of Dogen Zenji, emphasizing the importance of taking refuge in the Triple Treasure—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—as the essence of right faith and the correct transmission of Buddhist... *Triple Treasure, Sangha, Dogen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 25 1994
Awakening Through Oneness and Repentance Serial: RA-01259 The talk delves into the concept of oneness between sentient beings and Buddha as a core understanding of receiving the precepts, emphasizing the importance of repentance in achieving this understanding. It introduces the concept... *Triple Treasure, Sangha, Repentance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 25 1994
Harmonizing Dualities in Zen Practice Serial: RA-01923 The talk examines Case 35 from the "Book of Serenity" featuring the story of Lupu and Jashan, focusing on themes of identity, interaction, and the interplay between wisdom and ritual in Zen practice. A detailed discussion unfolds... *Rinzai, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 23 1994
Repentance Beyond Duality Serial: RA-01260 The talk explores the theme of repentance, emphasizing the importance of noticing and admitting errors rather than merely acknowledging them in a general sense. This is linked to the discussion of Case 34 from the "Book of... *Faith, Repentance, Avalokitesvara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 19 1994
Transcending Ego Through Zen Insight Serial: RA-01922 The talk analyzes a Zen case involving Liu Pu and Jixuan (mentioned in the Book of Serenity), focusing on themes of acquiescence, enlightenment, and the avoidance of dual errors as presented in Zen practice. The speaker discusses... *Karma, Ego, Letting Go*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 17 1994
Awakening Through Repentance and Faith Serial: RA-01253 The talk explores the concept of returning to the "true home" in Buddhism, emphasizing interconnectedness and the non-separation of beings. Central to this is the practice of repentance, not self-realized or externally imposed,... *Repentance, Faith*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 12 1994
Upright Sitting, Enlightenment's Gateway Serial: RA-01927 The main thesis of the talk explores the practice of "upright sitting" and its role as the gateway to enlightenment, emphasizing non-duality and the renunciation of self. The speaker explains the importance of neutrality and... *Enlightenment, Time, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 10 1994
Compassion Through Embracing Delusion Serial: RA-01248 The talk initiated discussions around the winter meditation schedule focused on the theme "precepts of compassion" in Zen practice. It explores the interplay of human abilities such as compassion with delusion or afflictions,... *Delusion, Hindrances, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 09 1994
Awakening Compassion Through Self-Awareness Serial: RA-01188 The talk explores themes of compassion, wisdom, and self-awareness through the lens of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's own delusions and principles, not merely... *Love, Wisdom, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 26 1993
Infinite Compassion, Transformative Self-Realization Serial: RA-01176 The talk focuses on the importance of compassion and virtue practice as paths to self-realization and understanding in Zen philosophy. It covers the symbiotic relationship between infinite compassion and wisdom, the metaphor of... *Pain, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 12 1993
Zen Journeys: From Gates to Liberation Serial: RA-01174 The talk explores the profound practice of Zen through the illustration of six subtle dharma gates, focusing on their attainment and the journey beyond them towards true understanding and liberation. The speaker highlights the...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 11 1993
Circling Toward Enlightened Consciousness Serial: RA-01175 The talk explores the complexities of Zen meditation and consciousness, framing the experience as a cycle of understanding and transcendence. The speaker highlights the concept of infinite gentleness and suffering, using the... *Study, Pain, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 1993
Gentleness and the Zen Unknown Serial: RA-01177 The talk explores the concept of gentleness and not-knowing within the Zen practice, emphasizing the principles of intimate engagement with reality and compassionate repentance. The speaker references Zen teachings that... *Delusion, Breath, Repentance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 09 1993
Breathing Enlightenment: Self as Path Serial: RA-01178 The talk emphasizes the self as the path to enlightenment, drawing on teachings by Suzuki Roshi about the Buddha's impact on spirituality. It discusses the importance of understanding and letting go of self-imposed limitations to... *Delusion, Composure, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 08 1993
Intimate Stillness: Breathing Kindness Serial: RA-01183 The talk discusses the importance of kindness and stillness, drawing a parallel between childhood kindness and the Zen practices of meditation and contemplation. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between mind and breath,... *Stillness, Breath, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 07 1993
Opening Eyes Through Breathful Compassion Serial: RA-01182 The talk explores the preparation and progression into meditation, particularly focusing on the practice of mindfulness of breathing as articulated in Buddhist teachings. It discusses the concept of "eye-opening," particularly... *Breath, Mindfulness, Book of Serenity*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 06 1993
Opening Compassionate Eyes Through Zen Serial: RA-01314 The talk centers on the concept of 'opening the eyes of compassion' within Zen practice, coinciding with a seven-day meditation retreat geared towards self-realization and liberation from self-delusion through total engagement... *Time, Compassion, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 05 1993
Breath as a Bridge to Insight Serial: RA-01315 The talk explores the six subtle gates to Dharma, focusing primarily on the fourth gate, contemplation, after exploring the previous gates: following, stopping, and stabilizing the mind with the breath. The central thesis... *Breath, Study, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 01 1993
Zen Paradox: Balancing Form and Emptiness Serial: RA-01952 The central theme of the talk is the exploration of the Zen paradox found in Zen case 34 of the "Book of Serenity," which is closely linked to the Blue Cliff Record case 361. The discussion contrasts two fundamental approaches in... *Time, Blue Cliff Record, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 29 1993
Awake to Life's Simple Moments Serial: RA-01309 The talk explores the concept of being "awake" as being fully engaged with oneself without attachments or seeking. It emphasizes a revolution of self-awareness, where intimate engagement with oneself allows intimacy with all... *Practice, Buddha, Love*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 24 1993
Rising Dragons: Beyond Spiritual Dualities Serial: RA-01941 The talk focuses on the Zen Koan case 33 from "The Blue Cliff Record," exploring the themes of spiritual attainment, transformation, and the dynamic interplay between two Zen figures likened to dragons. The discussion highlights... *Time, Community, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 22 1993
Embrace Selfhood Through Zen Practices Serial: RA-01147 The talk addresses the concept of selfhood in Zen, emphasizing a revolutionary practice of being entirely oneself without attachments or seeking, which aligns with the teachings of Dogen. This practice involves an intimate... *Breath, Posture, Soto Zen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 20 1993
Breath Awakenings: Journey Through Subtle Gates Serial: RA-01307 The talk explores the Six Subtle Dharma Gates, as taught by the great Chinese meditation master Jiri, emphasizing the profound meditative practice of breath awareness and its transformative potential. The speaker outlines the... *Breath, Practice, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 1993
Tigers, Zen, and Spiritual Dance Serial: RA-01942 The talk examines the concepts of communication and accommodation in Zen practice, using the analogy of a psychological experiment and koan (case study) involving two tigers to illustrate the dynamic interplay of strong and weak... *Time, Work, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 1993
Jumping Fish: Zen's Dance of Self Serial: RA-01179 The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of life transcending itself like "kapatsu patsu" (vigorously jumping fish), which signifies a transcending self-expression akin to a personal revolution. It... *Breath, Practice, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 14 1993
Breathing Beyond Boundaries Serial: RA-01305 The talk focuses on the practice of breathing as a form of meditation and a method to observe the interconnectedness of all things, as taught by the meditation master Jiri. It explores how thorough engagement with breathing... *Breath, Time, Community*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 10 1993
Delusion's Dance to Clarity Serial: RA-01943 The talk examines the dynamic process of perception and understanding in the context of Zen teachings, particularly through the lens of a story involving San Shang and Shui Feng. It addresses how individuals project concepts onto... *Delusion, Daily Life, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 08 1993
Breath as the Path to Oneness Serial: RA-01312 The talk emphasizes the practice of oneness and thusness within the context of Zen meditation, specifically through the practice of sitting zazen. It discusses how complete dedication to the present moment and the study of one's... *Practice, Study, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 03 1993
Zen Unthought: Embracing Unsupported Reflection Serial: RA-01944 The talk explores the concept of "unsupported thought" in Zen philosophy, as referenced in the Diamond Sutra, and its distinction from thoughts that depend on external objects. The dialogue also engages with the idea of self and... *Blue Cliff Record, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 01 1993
Breath's Path to Zen Wisdom Serial: RA-01306 The talk delves into the six subtle Dharma gates, focusing on the practice of working with one's breath to achieve a deeper understanding and embodiment of Zen principles. Emphasis is placed on the first gate, "counting the... *Practice, Breath, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 1993
Balancing Zen Tradition and Adaptability Serial: RA-01961 The talk focuses on the philosophical examination of setting up and not setting up within Zen practice, using the metaphor of "raising an atom" as explored in Case 34. Discussions revolve around the balance between establishing... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 25 1993
Breath and Generosity: Middle Way Insights Serial: RA-01313 The talk outlines a plan to explore six methods of breath awareness and the six perfections (paramitas) as facets of the Middle Way practice in Zen Buddhism. Emphasizing the themes of non-attachment and generosity, a story about... *Breath, Practice, Priest*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 21 1993
Zen Koans: Path to Insightful Compassion Serial: RA-01962 The talk explores the practice of studying koans within Zen Buddhism, particularly as a means for developing a correct view, wisdom, and compassion. It emphasizes the twofold path of realizing emptiness through dependent co-... *Instruction, Emptiness, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 1993
Walking the Zen Tightrope Serial: RA-01148 The talk explores the concept of the middle way in Zen practice, emphasizing the difficulty and necessity of finding balance between extremes. A historical conversation between masters Shitou Xiqian (Stonehead) and Yaoshan Weiyan... *Doubt, Stillness, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 16 1993
Fiery and Watery Zen Transformations Serial: RA-01963 The talk discusses a Zen story involving a monk's interaction with Yangshan, emphasizing themes of introspection, spiritual initiation, and personal transformation. It explores two types of initiations: fiery, which involves... *Instruction, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 11 1993
Painting Unity: The Zen Approach Serial: RA-01210 The talk centers on the simplicity and depth of Zen practice, contrasting it with complex theories in science and other spiritual practices. It suggests Zen's direct approach to understanding self, using a metaphor of painting a... *Commitment, Posture, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 10 1993
Reversing Mind: Awakening Self-Awareness Serial: RA-01964 This talk explores the Zen teaching of turning the mind inward to examine the nature of consciousness, as illustrated by the interaction between Zen master Yangshan and a monk. This "reversal of the mind," a critical element of... *Time, Separation, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 04 1993
Reversing Awareness Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-01946 The talk explores the Zen instruction of "reversing the mind" to think of the mind that thinks, drawing on the dialogue between the monk and Yangshan and its stages of faith and person. Emphasis is placed on meditative practice... *Breath, Instruction, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 27 1993
Unifying Compassion through Zen Awareness Serial: RA-01302 The central theme of the talk involves the Zen concept of "love," defined as self-fulfilling awareness, and explores the prison of perceived separateness from others and nature. The discussion uses personal anecdotes and... *Love, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 26 1993
Zen Koans: Unity in Duality Serial: RA-01947 This talk analyzes a Zen koan that reflects two fundamental aspects of Zen practice, focusing on "just sitting" (shikantaza) and engaging with the teacher or world through "inquiry" (sanshimonpo). The koan is seen as an... *Instruction, Practice, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 20 1993
Mindful Presence Through Koans Serial: RA-01948 The talk's central thesis is the exploration of "Case 32" from the "Book of Serenity," emphasizing the significance of self-reflection and understanding one's own mind and environment through the koan "Yangshan's Mind and... *Instruction, Practice, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 13 1993
Embracing Oneness, Transcending Separation Serial: RA-01303 The talk explores the Zen concept of "just this person," emphasizing the inherent contradiction in recognizing oneself as both identical to and separate from others. It discusses the responsibility of acknowledging this... *Faith, Practice, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 12 1993
Embrace Suffering, Discover Enlightenment Serial: RA-01189 The talk on August 15th, 1993, centers around the metaphorical and spiritual journey within Zen practice, highlighting the interplay between suffering and wisdom, and the value of entering deeply into one's own suffering to... *Buddha, Work, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 15 1993
Zen Stories Unveiled: Transformative Koans Serial: RA-01190 The talk explores the teachings of Zen Master Yunmen, particularly focusing on the koan "The old Buddha and the pillar merge," highlighting its variations across different texts: the Blue Cliff Record, the Book of Serenity, and... *Time, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 14 1993
Pillars of Non-Duality in Zen Serial: RA-01191 The talk focuses on exploring the Zen concept of non-duality as depicted in Case 31 of the Book of Serenity and Case 83 of the Blue Cliff Record titled "Yunmen's Pillar," examining how Buddhas commune with pillars in the realm... *Stillness, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 13 1993
Mindfulness in Motion: United Spaces Serial: RA-01049 The talk explores the concept of merging mind and nature, using Zen allegories about Yun Men and the merging of ancient Buddhas with pillars to explain the synthesis of subject and object. This activity is likened to clouds on... *Pain, Manjushri, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 1993

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