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Embracing Enlightenment Through Zen Death Serial: RA-00930 This talk explores the concept of "the great death" in Zen Buddhism, focusing on its implications for understanding enlightenment, the nature of ego, and interdependence. It uses the story of Zen Master Zhaozhou's interactions to... *Hindrances, Delusion, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 26 1998
Embracing Dualism in Zen Practice Serial: RA-02084 This talk explores the dualistic concept of "Two Truths" in Zen Buddhism: Conventional Truth, which is the perception of separation among beings and objects, and Ultimate Truth, which recognizes the interconnectedness and non-... *Practice, Compassion, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 25 1998
Awakening Through Karma and Self Serial: RA-02042 The talk explores the Buddha way through two main approaches: studying karma to see dharma, and studying the self to forget the self and awaken to reality. The discussion provides an interpretation of karma as a comprehensive... *Karma, Study, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 13 1998
Awakening Through Unmoving Presence Serial: RA-00904 The main thesis of the talk is that enlightenment, or awakening, is the realization of the one mind which encompasses all beings, and that this can be attained through the practice of non-attachment, non-seeking, and "not moving... *Manjushri, Buddha Nature, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 23 1998
Realizing Oneness Through Non-Seeking Serial: RA-00902 The talk examines the concept of "one mind," where Buddhas and sentient beings are non-differentiated, focusing on how individuals tend to seek external characteristics and fail to realize their inherent Buddha nature. The... *Buddha, Practice, Three Treasures*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 1998
Awakening to the Oneness Within Serial: RA-00903 The talk explores the teachings of Daoshin on the "Samadhi of Oneness" or "Ekavyuha Samadhi," emphasizing absorption in the unified reality of all beings and Buddhas. Daoshin provides expedient methods for those not ready to... *Practice, Buddha, Oneness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 19 1998
Zen Dynamics in Human Connection Serial: RA-01608 The main thesis of the talk is an exploration of how Zen principles can inform and enhance interpersonal relationships, with a focus on the balance between self-assertion and recognizing others. The discussion extends to how this... *Precepts, Balance, Lay*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 11 1998
Dynamic Harmony: Zen Koans Unveiled Serial: RA-00934 This talk examines the relationship between three Zen koans: cases 59, 60, and 61, exploring the themes of presence, enlightenment, and the interaction between stillness and dynamic engagement. Each koan is discussed in detail,... *Enlightenment, Consciousness, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 09 1998
Embracing Enlightened and Compassionate Living Serial: RA-01606 The talk primarily discusses the Three Pure Precepts in Zen practice: embracing right conduct, sustaining good, and embracing all beings, highlighting the indivisibility of these precepts in creating enlightening relationships.... *Precepts, Commitment, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 04 1998
Zen Paradox: Embracing the Cat Puzzle Serial: RA-00921 The talk focuses on reconciling the Zen story of "Nan Chuan Kills the Cat" with fundamental Buddhist precepts, questioning how such actions align with teachings like non-violence and compassion. It delves into the nature of Zen... *Nirvana, Samsara, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 03 1998
Pathways to Compassionate Enlightenment Serial: RA-01592 The talk explains the importance of the Bodhisattva precepts in achieving enlightenment and intertwining meditative practice with ethical behavior. Emphasis is placed on actions rooted in interdependence, compassion, and non-harm... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Intention*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 1998
Miracles on the Zen Path Serial: RA-01022 The talk explores the concept of miracles in the context of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of being present and understanding oneself to fully appreciate the miracle of existence. It examines a specific koan involving... *Time, Work, Koan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 27 1998
Koans as Lenses for Insight Serial: RA-01023 The talk examines the concept of koans in Zen practice as lenses for transforming perception, emphasizing the analogy between lenses affecting physical vision and koans influencing insight. The discussion includes a study of a... *Blue Cliff Record, Buddha, Koan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 21 1998
Embracing Zen: Harmony Through Mindfulness Serial: RA-02144 The talk explores the Zen story "Nanquan Kills the Cat," emphasizing its implications on understanding disharmony and interdependence. It reflects on the necessity for individuals to recognize and address feelings of separation... *Work, Time, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 19 1998
Embodied Enlightenment Through Zen Practices Serial: RA-01591 The talk focuses on exercises for increasing flexibility for sitting cross-legged and their integration with Zen practices and teachings, specifically emphasizing the practice of the Bodhisattva precepts to achieve enlightenment... *Evil, Buddha, Love*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 14 1998
Zen Wisdom: Learning Through Mistakes Serial: RA-01024 This talk examines a scene from Buddhist scriptures involving the Buddha's interaction with a meditator named Pukasati, emphasizing the importance of teacher-student interactions in Zen teachings. The discourse highlights the... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 13 1998
Cultivating Enlightening Connections Together Serial: RA-01581 The talk explores the 16 Great Bodhisattva Precepts, framing them as foundational guidelines for cultivating enlightening relationships. It emphasizes the reciprocal nature of such practices, where both self-awareness and the... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Triple Treasure*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 07 1998
Dancing with the Dead Snake Serial: RA-01025 The talk explores Case 59 from a Zen koan collection, focusing on the interaction between a monk and Qing Lin, a Buddhist master. The discussion centers on the koan of a "dead snake" and the challenges of simplicity versus... *Work, Koan, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 06 1998
Karma, Dharma, and Self-Discovery Serial: RA-02145 The talk explores two perspectives on studying Buddhism, focusing on the nuanced interrelationship between karma (action with intention) and dharma (truth or reality, particularly the truth of enlightenment). It emphasizes the... *Buddha, Study, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 28 1998
Mindful Living Beyond Busyness Serial: RA-02893 The talk explores distinctions between busyness and non-busyness in meditation, reflecting on how to maintain awareness of one's activities without getting entangled in superficial thoughts or self-aggrandizement. The discussion...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 25 1998
Mindful Intimacy: Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-02894 The talk elaborates on the practice of mindfulness through the lens of intimacy, focusing on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as a means to develop closeness with one's body, feelings, mind, and experiential processes. It...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 25 1998
Karma Serial: RA-02891 The talk delves into the complex interplay between karma, awareness, and intention, specifically focusing on how the desire for merit can emerge from greed and the challenge of recognizing selfless versus selfish actions. It... *Karma, Greed, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 24 1998
Transcending Karma Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-02892 The talk centers on the concept of karma and the process of understanding and transcending it through Zen Buddhist practice. It discusses the nature of studying the self, thinking, and karma, illustrating that to study the Buddha... *Karma, Breath, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 24 1998
Cultivating Awareness, Transforming Karma Serial: RA-02889 The talk emphasizes the transformative power of awareness in recognizing and ceasing harmful actions, advocating for a non-judgmental study of conduct and karmic processes. It underscores the importance of immediate and earnest... *Karma, Concentration, Don't Know Mind*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 23 1998
Karma's Path to Liberation Serial: RA-02890 The talk explores the Buddhist concepts of karma and dharma, focusing on how the study of karma, or cause and effect as perpetuated by belief in a separate self and personal power, can lead to an understanding and embodiment of... *Karma, Posture, Openness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 23 1998
Karma Serial: RA-02888 The talk explores the intricate role of karma within the framework of the Eightfold Path, particularly focusing on Right View and Right Intention. It emphasizes the observation and understanding of karma's consequences, likened... *Karma, Study, Intention*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 22 1998 Tassajara
Zen Presence: Lessons Beyond Words Serial: RA-02190 This talk reflects on the personal experiences and interactions while practicing Zen under the guidance of Suzuki Roshi. It elaborates on the sensory and physical memories of Zen practice, the significance of community and... *Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara, japanese*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 31 1998
Being Yourself in Zen Practice Serial: RA-02200 The talk explores Shunryu Suzuki Roshi's unique approach to zazen and shikantaza, emphasizing "just being yourself" in the practice. It highlights the interactive nature of shikantaza, where genuine self-expression and personal... *Shikantaza, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 31 1998
Zen and the Art of Intimacy Serial: RA-02380 The talk explores the integration of sexuality within Zen practice and the importance of creating a supportive environment—or "container"—for transformative and enlightening relationships. The discussion includes the role of... *Intimacy, Precepts, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 14 1998
Transformative Power of Genuine Love Serial: RA-02381 This talk explores the distinction between love and attachment, emphasizing love as an appreciation of beings as they are, without manipulative agendas. It illustrates this through the story of the Buddha and Angulimala,... *Interdependence, Karma, Buddhism*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 13 1998
Reciprocity: The Heart of Enlightening Relationships Serial: RA-02382 The main thesis of the talk revolves around the nature of enlightening relationships, emphasizing reciprocity as a key component in these connections. The discussion explores the dynamics of listening, recognizing, and expressing... *Practice, Pain, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 12 1998
Zen Expression: Beyond Doing and Being Serial: RA-02411 The talk focuses on the concepts of total exertion, full self-expression, and the relationship between karma and non-karma within the practice of Zen. It emphasizes the possibility of transcending personal limitations through the... *Karma, Time, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 11 1998
Confession and Interconnection in Practice Serial: RA-00914 The central thesis of the talk revolves around the recitation of the Ehe Koso Hotsugamon, a vow written by a Zen master 700 years ago, expressing personal commitment to Buddhist practice. The discussion emphasizes the importance... *Vow, Faith, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 19 1998
Elements of Enlightenment Unveiled Serial: RA-01006 This talk delves into the Buddha's discourse on the elements as recounted in the Datuvibhanga Sutta, an exploration of the six elements, sense bases, kinds of mental exploration, and foundations of practice through a conversation... *Wisdom, Equanimity, Renunciation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 18 1998
Enlightenment Through Humility and Compassion Serial: RA-00916 This talk focuses on the "Discourse on Elements," also known as the Datu Vibhanga Sutta, discussing Ananda's role in preserving Buddhist teachings and illustrating a story between the Buddha and the Venerable Pukasati. Central... *Mahayana, Wisdom, Liberation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 17 1998
Blossoming Through Zen's Embrace Serial: RA-01004 The talk explores the theme of being held by the universe and the interplay between individual presence and universal support, articulating this through the metaphor of flowers and their interaction with natural forces to explain... *Buddha, Practice, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 16 1998
Blooming in Universal Harmony Serial: RA-01005 This talk delves into the concept of non-attachment within Zen philosophy, emphasizing that clinging to the notion that the universe is the true body of the self can obstruct enlightenment. It explores the practice of non-... *Buddha, Practice, Desire*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 15 1998
Embracing the Universe Within Serial: RA-00993 The talk explores the concept of the "true body of the self" as the entirety of the universe, emphasizing a detachment from desire and impulses to manipulate reality. This detachment aligns with Zen practice by recognizing that... *Suffering, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 14 1998
Universe as Buddha's Awakened Self Serial: RA-00913 This talk explores the concept of awakening and the embodiment of Buddha across the universe, emphasizing that the entire universe represents the true body of the self and that this awakening is inherent to all living beings. It... *Buddha, Practice, Hindrances*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 1998
Held by the Universe's Embrace Serial: RA-02146 The talk explores the concept of being held and supported by the universe, both in life and death, as an essential Zen principle. It discusses how our ignorance of this reality leads to discomfort and anxiety, which distract us... *Love, Pain, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 12 1998
Embracing Challenges on the Path Serial: RA-01027 The talk explores the experience of being reviled during the practice of the Diamond Sutra, comparing it with karma maturation and how to engage with such challenges as spiritual opportunities rather than sources of indignation.... *Practice, Karma, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 06 1998
Maturing Karma Through Zen Insight Serial: RA-01028 The talk primarily focuses on the interpretation of Karma and the teachings from the Diamond Sutra within the context of Zen practice. It discusses the inextricable relationship between merit and fault, cause and effect, and how... *Karma, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 30 1998
Karmic Acceleration Through Revilement Serial: RA-01029 This talk explores the nuances of interpreting the Diamond Sutra, emphasizing the interplay of practice, karma, and the attainment of enlightenment. It argues that studying the scripture, especially in challenging circumstances,... *Practice, Karma, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 23 1998
Zen Precepts: Path to True Clarity Serial: RA-02147 The talk explores the integration of Zen meditation and the Bodhisattva precepts, focusing on how receiving these precepts serves as a gateway to upright behavior and enlightenment. This involves engaging with precepts such as... *Precepts, Anger, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 22 1998
Upright Living: Compassionate Spiritual Praise Serial: RA-02048 The main theme of the talk is the practice of "being upright" as a medium for the revelation and realization of the Buddha's teachings, particularly emphasizing the role of great compassion and attentiveness without manipulation... *Buddha, Love, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 21 1998
Beyond Perceptions: Zen in Practice Serial: RA-01021 The discussion focuses on the concept of "not bringing a single thing" as a means to engage deeply with present perception and truth without attachment. Emphasizing the process rather than the result, it explores how perceptions... *Enlightenment, Precepts, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 16 1998
Beyond Control: Embracing Interdependence Serial: RA-01093 The talk delves into case number nine from the "Book of Serenity," focusing on the koan involving Nanchuan and the cat, highlighting its rarity as an example of an enlightened teacher's seemingly extreme action. Additionally,... *Evil, Karma, Buddha Nature*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 09 1998
Embracing Fallenness in Zen Practice Serial: RA-00987 The talk explores dialogues between two Zen monks, Dongshan Liangjie, the founder of the lineage at the Zen Center, and his elder brother, Uncle Mi. The speaker examines the philosophical teachings and exchanges between these... *Enlightenment, Delusion, Buddha Mind*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 02 1998
Living Zen: Embracing Life's Precepts Serial: RA-02080 The lecture emphasizes the significance of receiving and practicing the Buddha's precepts to enter the Buddhist way, focusing on authentic Zen meditation and ethical living. The talk elaborates on the precept of not killing,... *Evil, Love, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 02 1998
Embracing Precepts: Path to Compassion Serial: RA-01590 The talk explores the application of the 16 Bodhisattva precepts as a means to achieve what is described as "being upright." This encompasses a state where precepts naturally emanate from one's actions without deliberation,... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 26 1998

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