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Transcending Perception Through Authentic Presence Serial: RA-04340 The talk addresses the concept of the "authentic call," emphasizing that the truth is often inaudible and beyond direct perception. The discussion highlights the importance of opening oneself fully to the apparent in order to... *resistance, Transmission, Desire*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 27 2016
Embrace the Mud, Bloom Fully Serial: RA-04341 The talk explores the symbolism of the lotus flower in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing embracing the "mud" of suffering to cultivate wisdom and compassion. Daily activities, such as tree planting and listening to others... *Buddha Mind, Desire, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 27 2016
Ox-Herding: Journey Beyond Enlightenment Serial: RA-04339 The talk explores the stages of Zen practice through the progression of ten ox-herding pictures, emphasizing the transitions between stillness, resistance, and acceptance in the Zen journey. Progression through these stages... *Five Ranks, resistance, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 21 2016
Silent Transformation: Embracing Buddha's Realm Serial: RA-04337 The talk addresses the concept of "self-fulfilling samadhi" as the pivotal activity of all Buddhas, emphasizing that true practice involves sitting upright in silence and stillness while engaging in the profound unity of words... *Buddha Mind, Stillness, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 19 2016
Embodying Stillness, Realizing Peace Serial: RA-04338 The talk discusses "self-fulfilling samadhi," a core practice in Zen Buddhism where practitioners live and practice in a state of silence and stillness, embodying this pivotal activity of all Buddhas. The concept emphasizes the... *Buddha Mind, Stillness, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 19 2016
Awakening in Stillness and Compassion Serial: RA-04336 The talk addresses the concept of awakening and enlightenment as being grounded in living in silence and stillness, underscoring the inherent Buddha activity that occurs within this stillness. It explores themes of inclusivity,... *Stillness, Meditation, Lovingkindness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 2016
Taming Life's Wild Bull Serial: RA-04335 The talk explores the metaphor of 'the bull' as a representation of the uncontrolled and powerful aspects of life that call for interaction and patience. It examines the process of settling with the bull from the ox-herding... *resistance, Bodhisattva, Transmission*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 14 2016
Compassion Song: The Zen Path Serial: RA-04333 The talk focuses on embracing the Buddhist vow to hear and uphold the dharma amidst the world's crises, emphasizing the importance of compassion, patience, and non-attachment. It discusses the practice of settling into one's... *War, Community, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2016
Compassionate Listening for Inner Peace Serial: RA-04334 The talk discusses the importance of listening and compassion, emphasizing the Buddhist practice of non-attachment, and reflects on actions influenced by moral authority versus moral superiority. There is a focus on settling into... *Love, Letting Go, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2016
Zen Serenity Amidst Life's Turmoil Serial: RA-04332 The talk emphasizes the importance of embodying the Buddha’s teachings amidst personal and global crises, advocating for understanding and peace among differing perspectives. It underscores the value of patience, nonviolence, and... *War, Community, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2016
Compassionate Acrobats: Balancing Self and Others Serial: RA-04331 The talk focuses on compassion, listening, and non-attachment, emphasizing the daily practice of remembering to extend compassion to oneself and others as part of the journey toward enlightenment. It discusses the interplay... *Letting Go, Love, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2016
Listening to the Cries of the World Serial: RA-04330 - *Enemies, Perfect Wisdom, Gratitude*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 12 2016 PM
Listening to the Cries of the World Serial: RA-04329 - *Evil, Buddha Nature, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 12 2016 AM
Embracing Others: Path to Justice Serial: RA-04328 The talk explores the intersection of consciousness, the self-other relationship, and the realization of justice through the practice of hospitality and generosity. It emphasizes consciousness as naturally welcoming the "other,"... *Generosity, War, difficulty*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 08 2016
Finding the Ox Within Us Serial: RA-04327 The talk examines the metaphor of the Ox-herding Pictures, a Zen series that illustrates stages of awakening, emphasizing the arduous journey from feeling lost and disoriented to finding one's path. It draws parallels between... *Ceremony, Buddha Nature, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 07 2016
Zazen: The Art of Stillness Serial: RA-04326 The talk focuses on the practice of zazen as the pivotal activity essential to the experience of all Buddhas, emphasizing stillness and the concept of "thinking, not thinking." It explores how zazen integrates all beings and is... *Zazen, Mindfulness, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 03 2016
Silent Mind, Compassionate Action Serial: RA-04325 The talk examines the nature of compassionate action, emphasizing the importance of silence and stillness in realizing justice and compassion within one's actions. It advocates for engaging in dialogue, both internal and external... *Stillness, Silence, Healing*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 01 2016
Finding the Elusive Ox Within Serial: RA-04324 The discussion revolves around an analysis of the first two stages in the Ten Ox Herding Pictures, a series of short poems and images representing the stages of enlightenment in Zen Buddhism. The dialogue explores themes of... *Desire, Vow, Bodhisattva Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 31 2016
Stillness: The Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-04323 The talk emphasizes the interconnectedness of enlightenment and stillness, proposing that living in stillness equates to enlightenment. The central thesis asserts that the activity of freeing all beings so they may dwell in peace... *Stillness, Enlightenment, Transmission*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 29 2016
Zazen: The Heart of Transformation Serial: RA-04322 This talk focuses on the concept of "pivotal activity" in Zen practice, as articulated through the works of A. A. Dogan and earlier Chinese Zen masters. It explores how Zazen, the practice of seated meditation, functions as a... *Stillness, Zazen, Complete Perfect Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 2016
Awakened Living Through Compassion Serial: RA-04321 This talk examines the theme of compassionate action intertwined with insight, particularly within the context of everyday life and interactions. The focus is on aligning actions—mental, verbal, and physical—with the... *Precepts, Daily Life, Priest*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 25 2016
Oxherding Journey: From Crisis to Enlightenment Serial: RA-04320 The talk examines the use of oxherding pictures to symbolize the process of practicing Zen and achieving enlightenment, discussing themes such as the interdependence of all things, different types of cognition, and the idea of... *Samsara, resistance, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 24 2016
Embracing Authenticity Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RA-04316 The talk explores the concept of authenticity and responsibility within the framework of Zen teachings. It discusses how individuals often do not fully realize or act upon their true selves, leading to irresponsible behavior. The... *Posture, Ego, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2016
Being Whole in Crisis Times Serial: RA-04319 The talk discusses the concept of crisis as inherent to human experience and posits that living beings, including the Buddha, have historically existed amidst various crises. The main thesis is that being oneself completely,... *resistance, difficulty, Emotions*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2016
Embracing Authenticity Through Mindful Interactions Serial: RA-04318 The talk explores the theme of authenticity and the complexities of "being oneself" in everyday interactions. It suggests that genuinely being oneself involves recognizing and including others in our identity, while understanding... *Posture, Ego, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2016
Transforming Crisis into Buddha Activity Serial: RA-04317 The talk discusses the pervasive sense of crisis in contemporary life, encompassing areas like politics, economy, environment, and personal relationships. Emphasizing Zen teachings, it explores the concept of crisis as both a... *resistance, difficulty, Emotions*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2016
Pivotal Self-Discovery for Compassion Serial: RA-04315 The talk explores the relationship between self-study and the practice of compassion, emphasizing that understanding oneself is crucial for authentic compassionate action. It discusses the concept of "pivotality" as crucial in... *Study, Desire, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2016
Interconnected Awakening in Every Moment Serial: RA-04314 The talk explores the concept of Buddhahood as the understanding that no entity, including the self or Buddha, exists independently. This pivots on the recognition that all beings, including Buddhas and deluded beings, exist in a... *Desire, Faith, Freedom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 11 2016
Buddhas And Bodhisattvas Are Intimate Communication Serial: RA-04313 Bodhisattvas vow to teach. Lay bodhisatta and priest bodhisattvas are both students and teachers of the dharma. - Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Buddha, Teacher-and-Student, Buddha, Samadhi, Bodhisattva...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 08 2016 PM No Abode Hermitage
Since You Cannot Waste Time, Don’t Serial: RA-04312 - *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 08 2016 AM
Awakening Through Compassionate Stillness Serial: RA-04311 The talk focuses on the principle of "Zen meditation awakened life," emphasizing stillness and presence in the present moment as an embodiment of Buddha nature. It discusses the concept of the Bodhisattva, a being dedicated to... *Pain, Delusion, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 04 2016
The Pivotal Activity of All the Buddhas Serial: RA-04309 - *Practice, Compassion, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 17 2016 AM
The Pivotal Activity of All the Buddhas Serial: RA-04310 - *Bodhisattva, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 17 2016 PM
Walking the Bodhisattva Path Together Serial: RA-04308 The talk explores the practice of the bodhisattva way, emphasizing the balance between personal commitment and mutual support in spiritual practice. Highlighting the feeling of being overwhelmed by the bodhisattva path, it... *Bodhisattva, Lay, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 15 2016
Walking with Compassion Amid Fear Serial: RA-04307 The talk centers on the practice of compassion within the Zen Buddhist framework, particularly focusing on the bodhisattva path as an embodiment of deeds of compassion for all living beings. Emphasis is placed on overcoming... *Bodhisattva, Generosity, Practice Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 14 2016
Embracing Stillness for Compassionate Wisdom Serial: RA-04306 The talk discusses the importance of practicing stillness and silence as a form of compassionate engagement and intimate transmission of the Buddha's teachings. It emphasizes the role of vows and the need to overcome fear of... *Pain, Stillness, Transmission*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 28 2016
Pivotal Presence: Embracing Zazen Mind Serial: RA-04305 The talk focuses on the concept of "pivotal activity" within Zazen practice, emphasizing the mindful embracing and sustaining of the Buddha's mind. By studying a poem by Hongzhi titled "Fukunzazengi," the practice is related to... *Karmic Consciousness, Zazen, Chanting*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 27 2016
Zazen: Subtle Knots of Knowing Serial: RA-04304 The talk examines the theme of "Zazen for the welfare of all beings," emphasizing that the practice of Zazen is the pivotal activity of all Buddhas and involves a profound knowing that transcends normal consciousness. This... *Consciousness, Zazen, Book of Serenity*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 26 2016
Listening to Dharma's Compassionate Cries Serial: RA-04303 The central thesis of the talk is that by listening to the cries of the world with ears of compassion, practitioners can hear the true Dharma. This practice is compared to the art of Zazen, where listening and meditative... *Zazen, true dharma, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 25 2016
Embrace Stillness, Sustain Consciousness Serial: RA-04302 The talk emphasizes the concept of "stillness" as an intrinsic nature rather than an action, drawing upon Buddhist teachings to describe sesshin as a practice of embracing and sustaining mind, both individual and universal. It... *Stillness, Zazen, Buddha Mind*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 24 2016
Extending Tender Loving Care Serial: RA-04301 - *Hate, Offering, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 06 2016 PM
The Unceasing Effort to Free All Beings Serial: RA-04300 - *Consciousness, Separation, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 06 2016 AM
The Usefulness of Doubt in the Life of a Bodhisattva Serial: RA-04299 - *Samsara, Effort, Liberation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 23 2016 PM
Unceasing Effort: Jewel of Compassion Serial: RA-04297 The talk focuses on the concept of an "unceasing effort" to free all beings from suffering and promote peace, using the metaphor of a jewel with multiple facets to describe the multifaceted nature of Buddha's pivotal activities.... *Suzuki Roshi, Effort, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 17 2016
Compassionate Justice Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-04298 This talk focuses on the practice of compassion and its relation to justice within the context of Zen teachings. It discusses how individuals can approach situations of injustice with kindness, citing the steady practice of... *Practice, Compassion, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 17 2016
Fluid Self: Zen's Path to Liberation Serial: RA-04296 The talk explores the concept of self in Zen Buddhism, highlighting the idea that the self does not exist as an independent entity but is rather a transient, interconnected phenomenon. The discussion emphasizes the transformative... *Stillness, Liberation, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 19 2016
Pivoting Towards Enlightenment and Liberation Serial: RA-04295 The talk centers on the concept of the "pivot" between self and non-self, particularly in the context of Zen practices like those of a bodhisattva. It explores how understanding and practicing this pivot leads to enlightenment... *Enlightenment, Pain, Liberation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 19 2016
The Pivotal Business of Buddha’s House Serial: RA-04294 - *Paramitas, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 11 2016 PM
The Pivotal Business of Buddha’s House Serial: RA-04293 - *Lotus Sutra, Zazen, Faith*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 11 2016 AM
Following through with the Dung Shoveling Serial: RA-04292 - *Priest, Paramitas*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 07 2016 PM

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