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Title	Speaker	Date
Embracing Selflessness for Universal Compassion Serial: RA-00064 The talk addresses the application and profound significance of the Bodhisattva precepts, particularly the second pure precept, "devotedly practice good." It emphasizes the transformation of self through self-forgetting, the non-... *Japan, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 1995
Devotedly Practice Good Serial: RA-00008 The talk explores the Bodhisattva precept of "devotedly practice good," focusing on self-forgetting and liberation from self-clinging as the essence of moral practice. It emphasizes the non-abiding mind's ability to engage in... *Bodhisattva Precepts, Duality, Japan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 1995 Tassajara
Embracing Selflessness Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-02823 The talk focuses on the practice of self-forgetting within Zen, emphasizing the importance of altruism and the renunciation of selfish intentions as pathways to realizing Buddhist principles. It discusses the Bodhisattva's vows... *Japan, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 1995 Tassajara
Decoding Zen: Beyond Conventional Truths Serial: RA-00743 The talk addresses advanced concepts in Zen, primarily focusing on interpretations of Nagarjuna's philosophical views discussed in Buddhist texts, particularly the "Blue Cliff Record." Various interpretations of existential... *War, Bodhidharma, Transmission*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 01 1995
Embracing the Fluid Path of Zen Serial: RA-00746 The talk centers on Nagarjuna's teaching on the Middle Way, particularly verse 24-24, which emphasizes the non-inherent nature of enlightenment practice, allowing for creativity in practice without fixed paths. This concept is... *Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 22 1995
Receiving the Jewels of Compassion Serial: RA-00764 3 day sesshin The talk discusses the 14th koan from the "Transmission of Light," focusing on a dialogue between Nagarjuna and Kapimala regarding the true nature of a jewel, which symbolizes the ultimate treasure of the world. The exploration... *Mahayana, Transmission, Manjushri, Continuous Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 21 1995 Tassajara
Enlightenment Beyond Isolation Serial: RA-00765 3 day sesshin The talk explores the concept of enlightenment beyond isolation, drawing from the transmission of light lineage stories, particularly focusing on the teachings related to Nagarjuna and his teacher Kapimala. It emphasizes the...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 20 1995 Tassajara
Embracing Dual Truths in Buddhism Serial: RA-00766 Class The talk explores the intricate balance between conventional and ultimate truths within Buddhist teachings, challenging misconceptions about emptiness that could hinder understanding. It references the criticisms against the... *Four Noble Truths, Practice Period, Two Truths*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 19 1995 Tassajara
Tassajara Class Serial: RA-00767 The talk examines the complex philosophical discourse on the nature of conditions and non-conditions, challenging substantialist views within the context of Nagarjuna's arguments about causality and emptiness. The discussion... *War, Separation, Sangha, Impermanence, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 1995 Tassajara
Trip to Japan Serial: RA-00769 "Class" on Trip to Japan The talk explores the effort to translate essential Soto Zen texts, deliberating on the nuances of translation methods and the importance of maintaining scholarly standards to ensure accessibility and accuracy. The discussion... *Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 1995 Tassajara
Understanding Existence Through Interdependence Serial: RA-00768 Class The talk delves into the exploration of causality and conditional relationships within a conceptual framework, emphasizing co-arising and dependent origination, central tenets of Nagarjuna's philosophy. The discourse critiques... *Causation, Interview*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 1995 Tassajara
Causation as Philosophical Fiction Serial: RA-00748 The talk critiques the concept of causation as a mere philosophical fiction, drawing deep comparisons between Nagarjuna's teachings on causation and Nietzsche's critique of free will. It explores the idea that causation,... *Causation, Karma, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 14 1995
Embracing Zen Through Ethical Intimacy Serial: RA-01229A The initiation into Zen practice is through our non-action -this inactivity of each of us is precisely what is meant by Buddha. To return to the unmoving self is to take refuge in Buddha. The talk explores the intertwined nature of Zen meditation and the Bodhisattva precepts, emphasizing non-action as an initiation into true Zen practice. It discusses the foundational concept of taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma,... *Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 12 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Emptiness: A Bodhisattva's Path Serial: RA-00744 The talk explores the concept of emptiness in Zen philosophy, focusing on how embracing this understanding aids Bodhisattvas in engaging with the world compassionately and effectively. The dialogue delves into the importance of... *Causation, Cultivation, Daily Life, Soto Zen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 06 1995
Unity in Emptiness and Compassion Serial: RA-00747 The talk explores the concepts of compassion and love within the context of dependently co-arising phenomena, emphasizing that compassion inherently depends on suffering, and thus has neither inherent existence nor ultimate... *Two Truths, Buddha Mind, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 04 1995
Embracing Presence Beyond Intoxication Serial: RA-00729 The talk addresses the significance and complexity of observing the precept of no intoxicants, emphasizing the intent behind actions rather than mere abstention from substances. It highlights the potential misuse of spiritual and... *Buddha Nature, Composure*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 28 1995
Zen Precepts: Path to Liberation Serial: RA-00728 The talk explores the deeper understanding of Zen precepts, particularly focusing on the precept of no sexual greed and the precept of no false speech. Emphasizing the integration of sexuality with all aspects of life, the... *Bodhisattva Precepts, Buddha Ancestors, Renunciation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 1995
Intimacy Beyond Sexual Greed Serial: RA-00730 The talk examines the Bodhisattva precept of "no sexual greed," emphasizing two primary approaches: a conventional understanding acknowledging the harm from sexual greed and the ultimate meaning, which embodies perfect alignment... *Intimacy, Separation, Lovingkindness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 26 1995
Stealing Shadows, Giving Light Serial: RA-00750 Sesshin lecture The talk discusses the Bodhisattva precept of no stealing, emphasizing its ultimate meaning as a manifestation of the infinite wisdom and compassion of the Buddhas, and its conventional understanding tied to everyday actions. The... *Karmic Consequences, Nirvana, Bodhisattva Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 25 1995 Tassajara
Awakening Through the No-Stealing Path Serial: RA-00749 Sesshin lecture In the talk, the core exploration revolves around the Bodhisattva precept of no-stealing, emphasizing its interdependent relationship with the concept of uprightness. This session examines how observing this precept deeply... *Priest, Separation, Don't Know Mind, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 24 1995 Tassajara
Balancing Extremes in Zen Thought Serial: RA-00752 Class The talk explores the balance of extremes in Zen thought, particularly focusing on the concept of dependent co-arising as viewed by Nagarjuna. It discusses how Nagarjuna addresses the misconception that things lacking inherent... *Conversation, Politics, Causation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 1995 Tassajara
Reimagining Reality Through Emptiness Serial: RA-00751 Class The main thesis of this talk examines Nagarjuna's rejection of inherent causation in favor of dependent co-arising, emphasizing the concept's core principle that phenomena arise not from self-sufficiency or inherent nature but... *Causation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 22 1995 Tassajara
Unveiling Emptiness in Interdependence Serial: RA-00754 Class The talk examines Nagarjuna's teachings on the concept of "essence" and "causal efficacy," challenging the belief in inherent existence and dissecting the conditions underpinning phenomena, which are explained through the... *Intimacy, Heart Sutra, Gratitude*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 21 1995 Tassajara
Causation's Emptiness: Path to Liberation Serial: RA-00753 Class The talk discusses Nagarjuna's "Mula Madhyamaka-karika," focusing on its examination of causation from a relational perspective. The speaker emphasizes how Nagarjuna refutes the conventional understanding of causation as entities... *Four Noble Truths, Causation, Duality, Heart Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 19 1995 Tassajara
Nagarjuna's Path: Beyond Dogma Serial: RA-00755 The talk analyzes Nagarjuna's Middle Way philosophy, emphasizing the need for practitioners to be settled in their own experience to grasp this teaching. It explores how Buddhism had become dogmatic and how Nagarjuna's teachings...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 14 1995 Tassajara
Zazen: Embracing Mindfulness Without Clinging Serial: RA-00741 The talk explores the nature of Zazen, emphasizing that it transcends mere meditation to embody complete mindfulness and freedom. By being "upright," practitioners go beyond concentration, embodying a state free from attachment... *Intimacy, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Suzuki Roshi, Bodhidharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 12 1995
Anchoring Anxiety: Path to Liberation Serial: RA-00715 The talk focuses on understanding the difference between concentration practice and Zazen, highlighting how the process of embracing one's individuality can trigger anxiety. The discussion emphasizes the importance of confronting... *Family Practice, Soto Zen, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 06 1995
Zen's Path: Faith Through Practice Serial: RA-00717 This talk provides an overview of a Zen practice period, focusing on the concept of "ultimate concern," equated to faith rather than belief, and the Bodhisattva vow as central influences on Zen practice. The speaker emphasizes... *Practice Period, Don't Know Mind, Family Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 04 1995
Transcending Concentration: The True Zazen Serial: RA-00716 The talk challenges the misconception that Zazen is equivalent to mere concentration practice, highlighting its distinction from traditional meditation or dhyana. It references how Shakyamuni Buddha and historical Zen texts... *Bodhidharma, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 04 1995
Simple Moments, Profound Lessons Serial: RA-01226 The talk reflects on experiences with Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the significance of personal memories and teachings shared during a workshop. It illustrates how Suzuki Roshi imparted his teachings—often through seemingly simple...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 27 1995
Upright Living, True Self Realization Serial: RA-01230 The talk explores the Bodhisattva Vow, emphasizing the practice of being "upright" and its essential role in supporting and realizing the vow. Being upright intertwines with the Bodhisattva precepts, which serve as guidance for... *Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 17 1995
Zen Balance: Embrace Lightness in Life Serial: RA-00947 The talk emphasizes the importance of not taking oneself too seriously, framing it as a core aspect of Zen practice, specifically through Zazen meditation. The speaker suggests that self-respect involves a balanced view of...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 23 1995
Evil and Good Serial: RA-00740 The talk explores the concept of "not taking oneself too seriously" as a means of overcoming suffering and fostering enlightenment through self-respect and compassion for others. It is suggested that the practice of being upright... *Current Events, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 1995 Tassajara
Embrace Presence, Transcend Judgment Serial: RA-00738 The talk underscores the importance of the concept "Being Upright," described as a practice of not taking oneself too seriously, and an approach to be fully present in any given situation without expectations. This act of... *Bodhisattva Precepts, Don't Know Mind, Tassajara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 11 1995
Interconnected Awakening Beyond Self Illusion Serial: RA-00739 The talk examines the concept of dependent co-arising, the Buddha's primary teaching, emphasizing the emergence and cessation of misery in relation to cyclic birth and death. The process underlines ignorance and the false... *Non-discrimination, Patience, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 10 1995
Mastering Goodness: Path to Liberation Serial: RA-01329 The talk discusses the three pure precepts: refraining from all evil, practicing all good, and purifying the mind. The primary focus is on the necessity of thoroughly understanding and practicing good in the conventional sense... *Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 02 1995
Zen Koans: Awakening Through Interactions Serial: RA-01938 The talk explores the interaction between meditation practices and Zen koans, focusing on the dynamics of interpersonal teaching. It highlights two cases: Case 43, where a meditation on impermanence leads to the monk's awakening... *Karma, Rinzai*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 31 1995
Reframing Evil Through Zen Awareness Serial: RA-01334 The talk explores the concept of refraining from evil within the framework of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the idea that understanding one's own mind and anxiety is essential in avoiding evil actions. The discussion highlights how... *Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 26 1995
Ego and Impermanence in Zen Serial: RA-01937 The talk revolves around meditation on impermanence and the selfless observation of arising and vanishing phenomena, referencing Rūlāśan and Yanto's dialogue on this theme and Dogen's "Ocean Seal Samadhi" where Dogen elaborates...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 24 1995
Transcending Evil: A Journey Within Serial: RA-01331 The talk extensively examines the first of the three pure precepts: to refrain from evil. It explores the complexities of understanding and practicing this precept, emphasizing the dualistic nature of human thought and action,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 18 1995
Embracing Change: The Zen Flow Serial: RA-01936 The talk centers on the concept of "arising and vanishing" within Zen practice, emphasizing the need for intimacy with the ceaseless change to achieve a state of genuine presence and engagement. The discussion highlights how... *Doubt*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 17 1995
Embracing Imperfection in Zen Ethics Serial: RA-01330 The talk discusses the implications of the three pure precepts in Zen Buddhism, namely to avoid non-virtue, to practice all good, and to purify the mind. The speaker emphasizes the inherent challenge in fully adhering to these... *Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 12 1995
Enlightenment Through Selfless Engagement Serial: RA-01935 The talk explores themes of renunciation and the wish for enlightenment in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of letting go of personal attachments to achieve a pure state of being. The speaker articulates... *Renunciation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 10 1995
Awakening Desire: Cultivating Buddha's Vow Serial: RA-01231 The talk centers on the importance of the wish or desire for beings to awaken to the Buddha's wisdom, emphasizing this as a crucial cause for the Buddha's appearance in the world. This desire, akin to a vow held by all Buddhas,... *Suffering, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 09 1995
Uprightness in Zen Practice Serial: RA-01341 The talk centers on themes of being 'upright' in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of renunciation, confession, and the Bodhisattva vow. Being upright serves as the fundamental expression and protector of the Bodhisattva...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 05 1995
Renunciation: Path to Pure Awareness Serial: RA-01333 The talk explores the theme of renunciation in the context of Zen practice, with particular emphasis on the bodhisattva precepts and the conceptual transition from ideas to actual practice. Renunciation is described as a process... *Renunciation, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 28 1995
Renunciation as Path to Awakening Serial: RA-01934 The talk delves into the theme of renunciation in Zen practice, using the koan in Case 43 of the "Blue Cliff Record" as a basis for exploring the balance between worldly affairs and spiritual awakening. The discussion emphasizes... *Koan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 26 1995
Zen Growth Through Precepts and Meditation Serial: RA-01332 The talk delves into the intricate relationship between Zen practice, particularly Zazen, and the Bodhisattva precepts, asserting that they are fundamentally interconnected. It outlines the Bodhisattva precepts, which comprise... *Precepts, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 20 1995
Everyday Actions, Hidden Enlightenment Serial: RA-01928 The main thesis of the talk explores the deep connection between mundane activities such as eating breakfast and the profound spiritual realization of enlightenment. The discussion centers on a monk's encounter with Gyojo,... *Enlightenment, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 18 1995
Embracing Impermanence for Liberation Serial: RA-01232 The talk emphasizes the concept of impermanence and examines how facing the brevity of life motivates individuals to align with the Buddhist teachings, particularly those of the Mahayana or "Great Vehicle." The discussion delves... *Intimacy, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 07 1995

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