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Title	Speaker	Date
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*	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... *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... *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*	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*	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, 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, 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*	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, 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... *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, 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*	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
Integrating Non-Dual Samadhi and Wisdom Serial: RA-03039 The talk explores the interrelated nature of Samadhi, wisdom, and precepts within the context of non-duality and Mahayana teachings. It discusses how Samadhi serves as a transformative bridge to integrate wisdom and precepts,... *Samadhi, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating Compassion Through Non-Dual Awareness Serial: RA-00094 The talk primarily focuses on the practice of Samadhi, emphasizing the importance of realizing and cultivating non-duality in both thought and action. It explores how practices such as giving, patience, and concentration are... *Duality, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 13 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Non-Duality through Samadhi Serial: RA-03038 This talk explores the realization of non-duality through the practice of Samadhi, the integration of mind and awareness into a singular experience, devoid of duality between subject and object. The practice of Samadhi is... *Compassion, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 13 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Through Non-Dual Samadhi Serial: RA-03037 The talk explores the nuances of samadhi practice, specifically focusing on the interaction between dualistic and non-dualistic approaches, and the progression through different levels of samadhi, represented as types or numbers... *Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 12 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Samadhi And The Art Of Absorption Serial: RA-00097 The discussion centers on the concept of Samadhi, particularly the second meaning involving absorption in Samadhi beyond the mere fact of it as a fundamental quality of the mind. The talk explores different meditation techniques... *Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 11 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Samadhi: Beyond Concentration Serial: RA-03036 The talk explores the concept of samadhi and its dual aspects: the inherent quality of samadhi present in all states of mind, and a deeper state of absorption known as jnana or jhana. The speaker emphasizes that practices like... *Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 11 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Zen's Ever-Present State of Being Serial: RA-00109 The talk discusses the concept of Samadhi in Zen practice, focusing on its transmission, nature, and engagement with daily life. It emphasizes that Samadhi is not something to be acquired but a fundamental state present in all... *Samadhi, Consciousness, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Samadhi in Every Moment Serial: RA-03035 The talk focuses on the concept of Samadhi within Zen practice, as articulated through the "Song of the Precious Mirror Samadhi" by the Chinese teacher Tozan Ryokai. It explores the transmission of Samadhi from teachers to... *Samadhi, Consciousness, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embodied Enlightenment Through Samadhi Serial: RA-00110 The discourse centers around the practice of samadhi, with a specific focus on Mahayana samadhis. The talk emphasizes understanding and realizing samadhi through awareness of non-dualistic teachings. It highlights various types... *Samadhi, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 07 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embrace the Journey of Samadhi Serial: RA-03034 The talk revolves around the exploration of samadhi as a core Buddhist practice, highlighting its role within the traditional triad of conduct (Vinaya), awareness (samadhi), and wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of... *Samadhi, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 07 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Harmony: Dropping Away Self Serial: RA-00809 The talk explores the Zen practice of "dropping away body and mind" during meditation, emphasizing non-grasping and non-seeking as pathways to entering samadhi. It discusses the concept that all beings, nature, and experiences... *Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 13 2001
Unbinding Through Interdependence Awareness Serial: RA-02395 The talk explores the dynamics of non-enlightening relationships, emphasizing how certain types of interactions perpetuate attachment and ignorance. It critiques relationships characterized by perceived independence, imbalanced... *Interdependence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 2001
Wholehearted Sitting, Boundless Awakening Serial: RA-00810 The talk explores the concept of "Self-Fulfilling Samadhi" within the Zen tradition, emphasizing that enlightenment arises from wholehearted sitting in zazen, which becomes the direct expression of Buddha dharma. It argues for... *Samadhi, Posture, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 06 2001
Journey Through Layers of Samadhi Serial: RA-00811 The talk explores the various layers and meanings of samadhi, illustrating them with concentric circles on a chart distributed previously. The speaker delves into the nature of samadhi as one-pointedness of mind, starting with... *Samadhi, Liberation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 29 2001
Pathway to Limitless Liberation Serial: RA-00844 The talk explores the concept of samadhi, emphasizing its definition as "one-pointedness of mind" and how this leads to forgetting the self, thus achieving freedom. The discussion includes how practices like shamatha (calm-... *Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 2001
Unlocking Liberation Through Meditative States Serial: RA-00905 The discourse explores the intricate relationship between various Buddhist meditative states: Shamatha (calm abiding), Vipassana (special insight), Dhyana (absorption), and Samadhi (settled mind). The speaker highlights how... *Samadhi, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 08 2001
Emptiness and Compassion in Zen Serial: RA-00080 The talk explores the Mahayana, emphasizing it as a universal vehicle for the liberation of all beings through understanding emptiness, which is defined as the interconnectedness and non-independent existence of all things. The... *Interdependence, Mahayana, Gratitude, Heart Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 04 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Emptiness for Universal Liberation Serial: RA-03033 The talk centers on the profound teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing the concepts of emptiness and interdependence. Mahayana, described as the "Great Vehicle," is presented as a universal path facilitating the liberation... *Emptiness, Interdependence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 04 2001
Beyond Boundaries: Embracing No Mind Serial: RA-00079 The talk emphasizes the practice of renunciation as a means to access Buddha's wisdom and compassion, pushing beyond the traditional boundaries and categories associated with religions. It highlights not holding rigidly to... *Renunciation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Unified Wisdom Beyond Boundaries Serial: RA-03032 The talk explores the themes of renunciation in Buddhism, the practice of engaging with the world with no-mind, and the intersection of different cultural and religious understandings. It emphasizes the application of wisdom and...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 2001
Love and Solidarity Amid Ruins Serial: RA-00371 The discussion centers on navigating the emotional aftermath of the September 11 attacks, addressing the complexity of war, and the importance of love and solidarity as responses. Emphasizing nonviolent communication and... *War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 12 2001
Shurangama Samadhi Sutra Serial: RA-03031 The talk primarily investigates the Shurangama Samadhi Sutra, emphasizing the practice and understanding of samadhi as described within Zen teachings. A significant focus is placed on how bodhisattvas embody various qualities,... *Samadhi, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 25 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Shurangama Samadhi Sutra Serial: RA-03030 The talk analyzes the Shurangama Samadhi Sutra, focusing on its exploration of the bodhisattva's samadhi and its transition from "conceivable" to "inconceivable" liberation. This sutra's teachings are linked to key Zen texts,... *Samadhi, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 24 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Shurangama Samadhi Sutra Serial: RA-03029 The talk delves into the nature and practice of the Shurangama Samadhi, exploring its implications for mind purification and the realization of the Tathagata's ten powers. It emphasizes encountering the Dharma without attachment... *Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 23 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Shurangama Samadhi Sutra Serial: RA-03028 This talk explores the Shurangama Samadhi Sutra, focusing on the Shurangama Samadhi, a rare state only attainable by tenth-stage bodhisattvas. The discussion emphasizes the need to purify the mind akin to cultivating space and... *Samadhi, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 22 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Shurangama Samadhi Sutra Serial: RA-03027 The talk delves into the Shurangama Samadhi Sutra, focusing on the concept of samadhi as a state of mental one-pointedness and union with Buddha's compassion. It emphasizes the notion that true realization in samadhi involves... *Samadhi, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Shurangama Samadhi Sutra Serial: RA-03026 The talk focuses on concepts from the "Shurangama Samadhi Sutra," emphasizing the importance of practicing awareness without seeking or grasping, recognizing deviations from the middle way, and receiving aid from Buddhas and... *Bodhisattva, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 20 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Mindful Detachment for Enlightenment Serial: RA-00388 The talk delves into the concept of "mindful detachment" as taught by Bodhidharma, emphasizing a state of radical non-involvement in one's experiences as a path to enlightenment. Key discussions include Bodhidharma's teachings to... *Bodhidharma, Intimacy, Emotions*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 16 2001
Non-Involvement for Spiritual Insight Serial: RA-00045 The talk delves into the concept of non-involvement with experiences to attain spiritual insight and healing. It emphasizes the distinction between dependence and involvement, suggesting that suffering arises from reactive... *Bodhidharma, Intimacy, Emotions*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 16 2001
Renouncing Control for Enlightened Living Serial: RA-00830 The talk explores the theme of renunciation as a transformative practice leading to enlightenment, emphasizing the integration of virtues with wisdom. Practicing virtue without expectations, relinquishing the impulse to control,... *Renunciation, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 14 2001
Embracing Impermanence Through Non-Expectation Serial: RA-00354 The talk discusses non-expectation as a practice to enter the "middle way," encouraging a non-grasping approach to life's events, highlighting the creativity inherent in these moments. Through examples like expecting the sunrise... *Impermanence, Dragons, Two Truths, Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 09 2001
Renunciation: Merging Wisdom with Compassion Serial: RA-00820 The talk explores the concept of renunciation as a pathway to merge wisdom with compassion in the pursuit of enlightenment along the bodhisattva path. Emphasizing the relinquishment of all views, the discussion ties the practice... *Renunciation, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 07 2001
Interdependent Reverence in Zen Bowing Serial: RA-00351 The talk explores the practice of joining palms and bowing as a manifestation of interdependence and non-seeking within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that all things lack inherent existence and are interdependent. This concept of... *Interdependence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 05 2001
Renunciation: Path to Compassionate Wisdom Serial: RA-00800 The talk outlines the integration of renunciation into the practice of compassionate wisdom, emphasizing that renunciation itself becomes wisdom when it involves relinquishing all views, particularly false ones. It explores how... *Renunciation, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 31 2001
Mindfulness Meets Activism: A Unified Path Serial: RA-03025 The talk explores the interconnectedness of meditation and political activism, emphasizing the necessity for individuals to engage in both realms to foster personal and societal harmony. It discusses the significance of... *Interdependence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 2001

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