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Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 4 Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 4 Thomas Cleary translation p585 The talk discusses the selfless actions and dedications of great enlightening beings as illustrated in "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly emphasizing the ten dedications described in Book 25, Part 4. These beings open... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Peace, Attachment, Evil	Meiya Wender	2024 25d
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 5 Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 5 Thomas Cleary translation p606 The talk explores the practice of dedication among enlightening beings within the context of the "Ten Dedications" as presented in the "Flower Adornment Sutra" (Avatamsaka Sutra). It emphasizes the selfless acts of great... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Concentration, Peace	Meiya Wender	2024 25e
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 24 Book 24 - Eulogies in the Tushita Palace Thomas Cleary translation. The talk explores Book 24 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on "Eulogies in the Tushita Palace," as translated by Thomas Cleary. It details various enlightening beings from different worlds gathered by the spiritual force... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Doubt, Discrimination, Freedom	Meiya Wender	2024 24
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 11 Chapter 11 - Pure Conduct Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation. The talk focuses on Chapter 11, "Pure Conduct," from the Flower Adornment Sutra as translated by Bhikshu Dharmamitra. It involves a dialogue between Foremost Wisdom Bodhisattva and Manjushri Bodhisattva on how a Bodhisattva can... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Karma, Evil, Concentration	Meiya Wender	2024 11-dharmamitra
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 1 part 1 Book 1 - The Wonderful Adornments of the Leaders of the Worlds - Part 1 Thomas Cleary Translation. The talk provides a detailed examination of "The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 1: The Wonderful Adornments of the Leaders of the Worlds," focusing on the elaborate descriptions of Buddhas and enlightening beings, their... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Freedom, Peace, Happiness	Meiya Wender	2024 1a
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 1 part 2 Book 1 - The Wonderful Adornments of the Leaders of the Worlds - Part 2 Thomas Cleary Translation The talk expounds on "The Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the spiritual journeys and realizations of various spirits across different realms, each demonstrating a unique liberation or enlightenment. These narratives... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Observe, Discrimination, Delusion	Meiya Wender	2024 1b
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 12 Part 1 Chapter 12 - Foremost Worthy - Part 1 Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation. The talk centers on Chapter 12 of the "Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the discourse between Manjushri and Foremost Worthy Bodhisattva about the immeasurable merits and qualities arising from the bodhisattva's resolve to... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Samadhi, Concentration, Cultivation	Meiya Wender	2024 12a-dharmamitra
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 12 Part 2 Chapter 12 - Foremost Worthy - Part 2 Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation. This talk delves into Chapter 12, Part 2 of the "Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the concept of sovereign mastery in samadhi and the inconceivable spiritual powers of bodhisattvas. The discussion highlights the bodhisattva's... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Greed, Delusion	Meiya Wender	2024 12b-dharmamitra
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 13 Book 13 - Ascent to the Peak of Mount Sumeru Thomas Cleary translation. The talk focuses on "Book 13: Ascent to the Peak of Mount Sumeru" from The Flower Adornment Sutra, highlighting the spiritual presence of the Buddha across ten directions through divine power. The narrative details the Buddha's... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Discrimination	Meiya Wender	2024 13
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 14 Book 14 - Eulogies on Mount Sumeru Thomas Cleary translation. The talk focuses on the text "The Flower Adornment Sutra," specifically Book 14, "Eulogies on Mount Sumeru," in the Thomas Cleary translation. The discussion elaborates on various enlightening beings who, empowered by the Buddha... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Discrimination, Delusion, Observe	Meiya Wender	2024 14
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 1 Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 1 Thomas Cleary translation This talk primarily explores the teachings of the "Flower Adornment Sutra," specifically Book 25, focusing on the "Ten Dedications." The enlightening being Diamond Banner enters a state of absorption, encountering countless... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Peace, Evil	Meiya Wender	2024 25a
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 2 Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 2 Thomas Cleary translation p547 The talk focuses on the practices and dedications of great enlightening beings as described in Book 25, "Ten Dedications," from "The Flower Adornment Sutra." It emphasizes the dedication of one's actions and virtues to the... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Peace, Discrimination	Meiya Wender	2024 25b
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 12 Book 12 - Chief in Goodness Thomas Cleary translation. The talk presents an in-depth exploration of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," specifically focusing on Book 12 and the text 'Chief in Goodness,' as translated by Thomas Cleary. It discusses the immeasurable virtues and boundless... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Greed, Freedom	Meiya Wender	2024 12-cleary
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 15 Book 15 - The Ten Abodes Thomas Cleary translation. This talk analyzes Book 15 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, focusing on "The Ten Abodes." It discusses the progression of enlightening beings through ten abodes, highlighting their spiritual growth, skills, and mindfulness... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Discrimination, Peace	Meiya Wender	2024 15
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 16 Book 16 - Religious Practice Thomas Cleary translation. The talk centers on a detailed analysis of religious practice from the perspective of the "Flower Adornment Sutra," Book 16, exploring whether specific elements such as body, speech, mind, and the traditional Buddhist doctrines... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Precepts, Consciousness	Meiya Wender	2024 16
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 17 Book 17 - The Merit of the Initial Determination for Enlightenment Thomas Cleary translation. The talk discusses the profound and immeasurable merit associated with the "Initial Determination for Enlightenment" as expounded in Book 17 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," translated by Thomas Cleary. The discussion emphasizes... *Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Concentration, Discrimination...*	Meiya Wender	2024 17
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 18 Book 18 - Clarifying Method Thomas Cleary translation. The talk explores the practices and virtues that "great enlightening beings" or Bodhisattvas should cultivate to progress towards ultimate enlightenment. It discusses the stages of enlightenment, the abandonment of worldly... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Attachment, Evil	Meiya Wender	2024 18
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 19 Book 19 - The Ascent to the Palace of the Suyama Heaven Thomas Cleary translation. This talk explores "The Ascent to the Palace of the Suyama Heaven," focusing on the spiritual power of the Enlightened One as depicted in Book 19 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra." It describes the celestial event where the Buddha... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Time, Faith	Meiya Wender	2024 19
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 20 Book 20 - Eulogies in the Palace of the Suyama Heaven Thomas Cleary translation. The talk centers on Book 20 from the Flower Adornment Sutra, specifically the "Eulogies in the Palace of the Suyama Heaven," as translated by Thomas Cleary. The discussion describes an assembly of enlightening beings, from ten... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Nirvana, Don't Know Mind, Doubt	Meiya Wender	2024 20
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 21 Book 21 - Ten Practices Thomas Cleary translation. The talk provides a thorough exploration of the "Ten Practices" from the Flower Adornment Sutra, emphasizing the spiritual and practical dimensions of each practice. It discusses the ten practices that enlightening beings should... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Concentration, confusion	Meiya Wender	2024 21
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 22 Book 22 - Ten Inexhaustible Treasuries Thomas Cleary translation. The talk presents an exploration of the "Ten Inexhaustible Treasuries" from Book 22 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, translated by Thomas Cleary. These treasuries are comprehensive aspects of spiritual teachings explained by... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha Nature, Platform Sutra, Precepts...	Meiya Wender	2024 22
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 23 Book 23 - Ascent to the Palace of the Tushita Heaven Thomas Cleary translation. The talk centers on "Ascent to the Palace of the Tushita Heaven" from the "Flower Adornment Sutra," as translated by Thomas Cleary. The narrative describes a scene where the Buddha, through immense spiritual power, remains... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Generosity, Attachment	Meiya Wender	2024 23
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 6 Book 6 - Vairocana Thomas Cleary translation. This talk focuses on Book 6 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, as translated by Thomas Cleary, featuring the narrative of the enlightening being Samantabhadra's discussion with the Great Assembly of Buddhas' children. The narrative... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Equanimity, Freedom	Meiya Wender	2024 6
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 7 Book 7 - Names of the Buddha Thomas Cleary translation. This talk discusses Book 7 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra" as translated by Thomas Cleary, focusing on the "Names of the Buddha." It explores the Buddha's attainment of true awakening and the presence of enlightening beings from... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Freedom, Equanimity, Discrimination	Meiya Wender	2024 7
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 8 Book 8 - The Four Holy Truths Thomas Cleary translation. The talk centers on the exploration of "The Four Holy Truths" from Book 8 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, as translated by Thomas Cleary. It delves into the variations in expressing these truths across different conceptual worlds... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Discrimination, Freedom	Meiya Wender	2024 8
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 9 Book 9 - Awakening By Light Thomas Cleary translation This talk centers around an exploration of "Awakening by Light" from Book 9 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, known for its depiction of the Buddha emitting light to illuminate countless worlds and beings. The teachings focus on the... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Discrimination, Duality, Attachment	Meiya Wender	2024 9
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 10 Book 10 - An Enlightening Being Asks Thomas Cleary translation. The talk centers on the inquiry by Manjushri into the nature of mind and reality as depicted in "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly focusing on Book 10, "An Enlightening Being Asks," translated by Thomas Cleary. The... *Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Don't Know Mind, Equanimity, Discrimination...*	Meiya Wender	2024 10
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 11 Book 11 - Purifying Practice Thomas Cleary translation. This talk explores "Purifying Practice," as depicted in Book 11 of the "Flower Adornment Sutra" (Thomas Cleary's translation), specifically focusing on the dialogues between Chief in Knowledge and Manjushri. Chief in Knowledge... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Evil, Peace, Attachment	Meiya Wender	2024 11-cleary
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 2 Book 2 - The Appearance of the Buddha Thomas Cleary translation. The talk presents a reading and analysis of the Flower Adornment Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra), focusing on Book Two, "The Appearance of the Buddha." It explores various aspects related to the Buddha's powers, teachings, and mystical... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Observe, Peace, Concentration	Meiya Wender	2024 2
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 3 Book 3 - The Meditation of the Enlightening Being Universally Good Thomas Cleary translation. The talk delves into "The Meditation of the Enlightening Being Universally Good" from Book 3 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," as translated by Thomas Cleary. The enlightening being, Universally Good, achieves a profound state of... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Hindrances, Peace	Meiya Wender	2024 3
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 4 Book 4 - The Formation of the Worlds Thomas Cleary translation The talk explores "Book 4 - The Formation of the Worlds" from the Flower Adornment Sutra, translated by Thomas Cleary, focusing on the inconceivable knowledge and powers of the Buddhas. The discussion details how the Buddhas'... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Observe, Freedom, Concentration	Meiya Wender	2024 4
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 5 Book 5 - The Flower Bank World Thomas Cleary translation. The main thesis of this talk is an exploration of the "Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly Book 5, which focuses on the Flower Bank World. The discourse delves into the cosmic vision of interconnected, adorned worlds as... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Freedom, Happiness, Evil	Meiya Wender	2024 5
Embracing and Sustaining All Beings in the Midst of Climate Crisis A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community. The talk focuses on engaging with the concept of climate change from a spiritual perspective, emphasizing the Buddhist precept of embracing and sustaining all beings. The speaker discusses how facing difficult realities, like... *Enthusiasm, Peace, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 02 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Embracing and Sustaining All Beings in the Midst of Climate Crisis A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community on the bodhisattva precept of not killing . The discussion emphasizes the Bodhisattva Precept of not killing, illustrating its application through practical examples, such as dealing with rodents without killing. It explores the distinction between the precept of not... Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Evil	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 02 2023 No Abode Hermitage
Sitting in the Presence of Buddha A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community. The Dharma talk unfolds around the theme of the "Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the samadhi of the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, exploring the profound relationship between Bodhisattva practices, the vows taken, and... Lay Ordination, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Ceremony,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Sitting in the Presence of Buddha A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community. The talk focuses on the inherent presence within individuals, emphasizing that asking whether someone is "present" is meant to awaken them to their existing state of presence, rather than to make them present. This... Mindfulness, Birth-and-Death, resistance, Consciousness	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 04 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Going Deeper into our Bodhisattva Samadhi A talk given to the No Abode Community on October 7th, 2023 The discusion elaborates on the practice of "Bodhisattva Samadhi" through regular sitting meditation, exploring its transformative potential by both daily routine and profound spiritual engagement. The practice... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Bodhisattva Vow, Precious...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 07 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Giving and Receiving Dharma in Samadhi A talk given to the No Abode Community on October 7th, 2023 The talk delves into the profound themes of samadhi and the interconnected experiences of bodhisattvas across myriad worlds within the purview of the Buddha’s influence. It explores how bodhisattvas, through the power... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 07 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Continued Exploration of the Bodhisattva's Samadhi A talk given to the No Abode Community on September 9th, 2023. Begins with a brief overview of Books One and Two. In Book Three, The lecture focuses on the third book of the Buddha Flower Adornment Scripture, exploring themes around awakened presence, the myriad expressions of Samadhi (deep concentrated state), and the inclusiveness of the Bodhisattva'... Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Zazen, Priest, Evil, Posture...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 09 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Entering the Samadhi of Buddha’s Radiance A talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In the talk for the No Abode community, the focus is on the profound impact of the Buddha Flower Adornment Sutra (also known as the Avatamsaka Sutra) on the Zen tradition. This sutra, pivotal to the lineage taught by Dogen,... Flower Adornment Sutra, Avatamsaka Sutra, Katagiri Roshi, Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara Zen Mountain...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 2023 No Abode Hermitage
Another Few Little Steps Into The Flower Treasury Array Of Oceans Of Worlds A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In a Dharma talk delivered by Tenshin Roshi to the No Abode community, the focus is placed on the teachings of the Flower Adornment Scripture, exploring its implications for Zen practice and integration into everyday life. This... Enlightenment, Buddha, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Evil, Lotus Sutra, Precious...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Introducing Flower Adornment Book Two A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community The talk revolves around the exploration of the second book of the "Flower Adornment Sutra" where the narrative dives into queries about the Buddha's features and qualities, highlighted during an extensive offering... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Koun Ejô, Bodhisattva Way, Gratitude, Darkness and...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
A Commencement Ceremony for Exploring the Great Flower Adornment Scripture A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community opening study of the Avatamsaka Sutra. The talk focuses on the exploration of the Avatamsaka Sutra, also known as the Flower Adornment Scripture, emphasizing its significant but underexplored role in Zen Buddhism. The speaker recounts the influences and personal... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Hongzhi, Book of Serenity,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 24 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Studying the Flower Adornment Scripture Together A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In a Dharma talk for the No Abode community, Tenshin Roshi explores the intersection of suffering, redemption, and spiritual practice through the lens of Buddhist teachings and the civil rights activism of Martin Luther King Jr.... Martin Luther King, Torei Zenji, Avatamsaka Sutra, Non-violence, Bowing, Anger, Religion,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 24 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Just Sitting A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In a lecture within the No Abode community, the core practice of 'just sitting' is expounded, drawing from teachings by Suzuki Roshi. 'Just sitting' is presented not only as a physical act but as an all-pervading... Suzuki Roshi, Suffering, Karma, Confession-and-Repentance, Karmic Consciousness, Repentance,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 06 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Just Sitting A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In the Dharma talk given by Tenshin Roshi to the No Abode community, the central thesis explored vulnerability as a necessary condition for growth, drawing analogies between human emotional development and the physical growth of... Karma, Buddha, Emotions, Anger, confusion, Observe, Enemies	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 06 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Liberation Through Intimacy A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community The talk focuses on reinterpreting the four universal Bodhisattva vows, emphasizing intimacy over elimination of afflictions. Several key themes are explored: - Shifting from a traditional understanding of the vows to approach... Bodhisattva Vow, Ceremony, afflictions, Hate, Attachment, Greed	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 01 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Nobody's Perfect, and There Is Perfection Nobody's perfect but there is perfection. "The Way is perfect and all-pervading" It pervades everywhere including suffering. It is the Non-duality of peace, ease and suffering. Luis Gomez and the "Sutra of Non-... In a Dharma talk at No Abode Hermitage, the relationship between imperfection and the all-pervading perfection of the Way was explored. Concepts from Mahayana Buddhism, specifically the notion that the inherent nature of sentient... Manjushri, Fayan, Suzuki Roshi, self-improvement, bodhi, Faith, Breath, Zendo, Tassajara Zen...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Aspiration, Vow and Giving Up the Impulse to Control What is most important? Aspirations and vows. Karmic habits distract us from what is most important, from hearing the true dharma. Fundamentally we are the intimacy of all things. Intimacy is not trying to get anything.... The talk, titled "Aspiration, Vow and Giving Up the Impulse to Control," delivered at No Abode Hermitage, explores the relationship between karmic tendencies, the yearning to control, and spiritual aspirations. The... Aspiration, Vow, Karma, Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Gain-and-Loss, Confession-and-Repentance, One...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Compassion with the Controlling Impulse Emphasizing compassion and de-emphasizing trying to control. Compassion with the impulse to try to control. Being careful without trying to control. Impartiality towards the outcome; for example, shooting basketballs at the hoop... The talk focuses on emphasizing compassion and de-emphasizing control, arguing for impartiality and open-heartedness as essential qualities in cultivating liberating compassion. By highlighting practices such as sitting in... Compassion, control, non-grasping, Lovingkindness, Avalokiteshvara, Avalokiteshvara,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage

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