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Tranquility Meets Insight in Zen Serial: RA-03273 The talk focuses on the practice of cultivating both tranquility (Shamatha) and insight (Vipassana) meditation within the framework of the Zen tradition. The discussion navigates through personal and collective experiences during... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 07 2006 Green Gulch Farm
Beyond Illusion: Insights to Enlightenment Serial: RA-03265 The talk explores a narrative about the Buddha and his attainment of six supernormal knowledges, emphasizing deep states of meditative concentration leading to direct perception without conceptual mediation. It discusses the... *Concentration, Buddha, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 17 2005 PM No Abode Hermitage
Enlightenment Through Interconnected Generosity Serial: RA-03264 The talk centers on the enlightenment of the Buddha and explores various narratives about the event, highlighting the evolving and multifaceted nature of these accounts. It draws parallels between these stories and "A Christmas... *Buddha, Time, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 17 2005 No Abode Hermitage
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03258 The talk discusses the emergence and significance of Mahayana Buddhism, beginning with the Prajnaparamita texts, which emphasize the direct realization of emptiness over conceptual frameworks previously offered by the Abhidharma... *Consciousness, Emptiness, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 21 2005 5 Green Gulch Farm
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03256 The talk centers on the evolution of Buddhist teachings from early Abhidharma to Mahayana Abhidharma, emphasizing the transition from frameworks aiding in understanding experiences (such as skandhas, ayatanas, and dhatus) to more... *Buddha, Mahayana, Abhidharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 14 2005 4 Green Gulch Farm
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03249 The talk outlines an in-depth exploration of Mahayana Abhidharma, specifically discussing Vasubandhu's work, the 'Abhidharmakosha', and its analysis of experience through frameworks like the five skandhas, twelve ayatanas, and... *Practice, Buddha, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 07 2005 3 Green Gulch Farm
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03247 The talk centers on the Mahayana interpretation of Abhidharma, emphasizing Vasubandhu's adaptations to earlier Abhidharma teachings under the influence of Mahayana thought. The discussion details how Vasubandhu and his brother... *Consciousness, Impermanence, Abhidharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 31 2005 2 Green Gulch Farm
Mahayana Abhidharma Serial: RA-03261 The talk explores the nature of storytelling and the conceptual limitations in expressing true experiences, using the story of Asanga and Maitreya as a central example. It delves into the notion of dependent co-arising and the... *Consciousness, Bodhisattva, Sangha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 28 2005 6 Green Gulch Farm
Stories of Interdependence and Fearlessness Serial: RA-03220 The talk explores the role of storytelling in cultural traditions, the meditative practice of Zen Buddhism, and concepts of responsibility, fearlessness, and nonviolence. A Native American story about a rabbit and an otter... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 05 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Freedom from Religious Divisivness Serial: RA-03218 The talk discusses the importance of overcoming religious divisiveness by cultivating non-violence through fearlessness, patience, and wisdom. Referencing Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings on non-violence, the discourse explores how... *Religion, Buddhism, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 21 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Shamatha Serial: RA-03217 The talk centers on the meditation practices discussed in the Mahayana scripture, the Samdhinirmocana Sutra, focusing on the dual practices of shamatha (calm abiding) and vipassana (insight). It emphasizes that true insight... *Breath, Practice, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 20 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Patience Serial: RA-03216 The talk explores the essential Zen teaching that all sentient beings and Buddhas are fundamentally not distinct, focusing on the necessity of realizing this unity through patience and practice. Key points include the exploration... *Patience, Practice, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Receiving Help From Everyone Right Now Serial: RA-03215 The talk focuses on the practice of sitting upright in self-fulfilling awareness, where a practitioner realizes the non-duality of self through the awareness of receiving help from all beings and Buddhas. The teachings emphasize... *Practice, Letting Go, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 01 2004 Green Gulch Farm
The Eightfold Path and Fearlessness Serial: RA-03214 The talk explores the interconnected nature of practicing the Buddhist path and highlights the importance of mindfulness and fearlessness in fostering nonviolence. A discussion on Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings emphasizes how... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 24 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Fear and Fearlessness Serial: RA-03204 The talk discusses the concept of discipline and learning, highlighting the importance of forming habits and practices that foster intimacy in Buddhist philosophy. Through examples like toilet training and bowing, it illustrates... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 08 2004 2 Cleveland Zen Center
Fear and Fearlessness Serial: RA-03193 - *Intimacy, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 05 2004 3 Cleveland Zen Center
Integrating Wisdom in Samadhi Practices Serial: RA-03064 The talk delves into the complexities of samadhi practices within the Buddhist context, explaining various states of samadhi and their relationship with wisdom. It elaborates on the integration of conventional and ultimate wisdom... *Consciousness, Wisdom, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 14 2002 Day 7 Green Gulch Farm
Navigating Two Truths in Buddhism Serial: RA-03063 The talk delves into Buddhist philosophy, focusing on the differentiation of ultimate and conventional truths as expounded by various schools, primarily drawing from Vasubandhu's "Abhidharma Kosha" and Nagarjuna's "Fundamental... *Consciousness, Emptiness, Heart Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2002 Day 6 Green Gulch Farm
Wisdom in the Heart of Samadhi Serial: RA-03062 The talk examines the Buddhist concept of samadhi, distinguishing Buddhist samadhi from non-Buddhist samadhi by its incorporation of wisdom that elucidates the truths taught by the Buddha. It further explores the traditional... *Consciousness, Impermanence, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 12 2002 Day 5 Green Gulch Farm
Samadhi, Skandhas, and Ultimate Truths Serial: RA-03061 Sesshin talk The talk explores concepts of samadhi practice, focusing on understanding the difference between conventional and ultimate truths within Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes the necessity of mindfulness and analysis to distinguish... *Pain, Practice, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 11 2002 4B Green Gulch Farm
Zen Path: Meditation and Wisdom Unveiled Serial: RA-03060 Sesshin Talk The talk explores the connection between sitting in meditation and hearing the true Dharma, emphasizing the Zen practice of integrating both for achieving enlightenment. It discusses the process of clearing doubts through... *Consciousness, Wisdom, true dharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 11 2002 4A Green Gulch Farm
Navigating Wisdom: The Middle Path Serial: RA-03059 The talk explores the Buddha Shakyamuni's first teachings, emphasizing that real wisdom involves understanding and navigating between the extremes of indulgence and self-mortification. This middle way involves the Four Noble... *Wisdom, Samadhi, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 10 2002 3 Green Gulch Farm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,... *Practice, Samadhi, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 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, Practice*	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, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 12 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, Breath, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 11 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
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, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 07 2002 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, Buddha, 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, Buddha, Time*	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, Practice*	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, Buddha, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 2001 Green Gulch Farm

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