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After Generations Of Nobility, Temporarily Fallen Into Poverty Buddha nature. Story about Uncle Mi and Dongshan discussing a rabbit crossing the road.Lotus Sutra story about the destitute child. Enlightenment and delusion. Human agency (or training) and awakening. Enlightenment is always... This talk discusses the Zen concept of Buddha nature, using stories from the Tang Dynasty and the Lotus Sutra to illustrate the dual views on enlightenment and ordinariness. The narrative of Dongshan and Uncle Mi explores whether... Buddha Nature, Koan, Enlightenment, Compassion, Practice, Work	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 08 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage
More Poverty And Nobility The talk discusses the theme of wandering away from one's intrinsic wisdom and compassion, akin to a story from the Lotus Sutra, and the journey back to recognizing one's innate nobility and enlightenment. The discussion touches... *Discrimination, Lotus Sutra, Non-discrimination, Cultivation, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 08 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage
A Conversation about Principle and Phenomena The talk discusses the concept of Buddha activity as a continuous process of awakening and liberation from delusions. This liberation is aligned with teachings from the Heart Sutra and the Avatamsaka Sutra, which describe the... *Heart Sutra, Perfect Wisdom, confusion, Letting Go, Don't Know Mind, Buddha Mind, Silence...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 18 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage
The World-Honored One Ascends the Seat This talk discusses the core teachings of Dongshan Liangjie and the lineage of Zen philosophy in China, primarily focusing on the themes of interpenetration of opposites, such as darkness and light, and the relationship between... *Manjushri, Book of Serenity, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Observe*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 18 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage
Just This Is: the Avatamsaka Sutra in the Zen Tradition The talk primarily explores the concept of "Buddha activity" as described in the Avatamsaka Sutra and its significance within the Zen tradition. It emphasizes the teaching that awakened awareness is both an ongoing practice and a... *Perfect Wisdom, Discrimination, Buddha Mind, Practice Period, Karmic Consciousness, Heart...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage
Traveling Along, Singing a Song, Side by Side If you’re a Buddha, do you know it? The talk explores the nature of enlightenment and self-awareness in the context of Buddhahood and bodhisattva practice. It questions whether a Buddha or bodhisattva recognizes their status and how their actions reflect their... *Equanimity*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage
Reflections on Zen Understanding Serial: RA-04485 The talk concludes a seven-day retreat, centered on the Zen teaching "just this is," illustrated through a ninth-century dialogue between Yunyan and Dongshan in China. This discussion highlights the significance of understanding... *Book of Serenity, Tassajara, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 07 2019
Invisible Wheels of Liberation Serial: RA-04484 The talk explores the concept of "Self-Receiving and Employing Samadhi," advocating "Buddha Activity Samadhi" as a more fitting title. It emphasizes that all phenomena, both compassionate and cruel, are engaged in Buddha activity... *Precious Mirror, Stillness, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 06 2019
Just This Is Zen Living Serial: RA-04483 The talk explores the Zen teaching "just this is," as introduced by the teacher Yunyan and later realized by Dungshan. This phrase encapsulates the essence of Zen practice, indicating a focus on the present moment and the... *Bell, Precious Mirror, Avalokitesvara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 05 2019
Silent Awakening Through Interconnected Stillness Serial: RA-04480 This talk explores the concept of "Buddha activity" as an ever-present process of liberation and awakening, characterized by living in stillness and silence. It argues that understanding and manifesting Buddha activity requires... *Stillness, Silence, Bodhidharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 02 2019
Buddhas Converse: Unity in Duality Serial: RA-04479 The talk explores the nature of Zen practice by examining the interplay between phenomena and principles, positing that true understanding of the Buddhadharma is achieved through a metaphorical 'conversation' between Buddhas. It... *Practice, Buddha, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 01 2019
Liberating Karma Through Compassionate Wisdom Serial: RA-04478 The talk delves into the Buddhist vow of being compassionate and freeing beings from karmic effects. The discussion focuses on the complexity of enlightenment, the nature of karma as egoic action within consciousness, and the... *Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 28 2019
Universal Zazen: Living the Dharma Serial: RA-04477 The talk discusses the concept of "raising the Dharma flag" as an expression of Buddha activity, emphasizing that every action and thought can manifest this. It explores the idea that Zazen is not a solitary practice, but a... *Zazen, Buddha Mind, Zendo*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 25 2019
Vows Transforming Karma Through Zazen Serial: RA-04476 This talk examines the profound interconnectedness of Zazen practice, karma, and vows within the framework of Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the concept of "Buddha activity." It explores how personal practice is a collective... *Karma, Vow, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 21 2019
Endless Liberation Through Conversation Serial: RA-04475 The talk explores the concept of "Buddha activity," emphasized as an unceasing and pivotal process wherein Buddhas and sentient beings engage in mutual liberation. This activity is characterized by a conversation that encompasses... *Zazen, Liberation, Zendo*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 18 2019
Tea and Enlightenment in Motion Serial: RA-04474 The talk explores the concept of "Buddha activity" as the ongoing process to free beings from deluded consciousness so they may live in peace and harmony. It emphasizes that liberation from this consciousness involves awareness... *Stillness, Delusion, Liberation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 17 2019
Infinite Illumination: Embracing Buddha Activity Serial: RA-04473 The discussion focuses on the verses written by Heihei Dogen Daisho, highlighting the concept of Buddha activity as expressed in these personal vows. The talk examines the interconnectedness of all beings and the infinite nature... *Vow, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 16 2019
Buddha Activity in Everyday Practice Serial: RA-04472 The talk explores the concept of "Buddha activity" as a dynamic process where practice and enlightenment are interrelated rather than distinct endpoints. The idea of practice as both the path to and expression of enlightenment is... *Enlightenment, Compassion, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 11 2019
Buddha Activity This talk focuses on the concept of "practice enlightenment," an intrinsic unity of practice and enlightenment, which encompasses both elements. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining intimacy—synonymous with... *Intimacy, Doubt, Faith, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Karmic Consciousness, Light-and-...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 09 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage
Generating Energy The talk highlights the often-overlooked practice of "virya paramita" or the perfection of energy, essential in sustaining one's aspiration and practice by frequently revisiting and renewing one's commitment to it. It examines... *Patience, Enthusiasm, Tassajara, Emotions, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 09 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage
Zazen: The Heart of Awakening Serial: RA-04471 The talk explores the concept of "Buddha activity" as the central theme of a Zen practice period, emphasizing Zazen as a pivotal, essential, and necessary practice for both Buddhas and practitioners. It discusses Eihei Dogen's... *Practice, Zazen, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 07 2019
Living Buddha Activity Through Everyday Life Serial: RA-04470 The talk explores the concept of "Buddha activity," emphasizing that such activity is continual and without boundaries, correlating with the practice of Zazen in Soto Zen. It underscores the ongoing nature of Buddhist practice,... *Buddha, Intimacy, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 04 2019
Living Enlightenment Through Everyday Actions Serial: RA-04469 The talk revolves around the concept of Zazen as a holistic encapsulation of all bodhisattva practices, emphasizing that it transcends beyond mere concentration exercises like meditation. It underscores that every action, even... *Zazen, Posture, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 28 2019
Realizing Buddha in Everyday Moments Serial: RA-04468 The talk explores the concept of "Buddha activity," emphasizing that while ordinary actions are not inherently Buddha activity, they are opportunities to realize it. The discussion contrasts mundane tasks, such as following one's... *Karma, Discrimination, Buddha Mind*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 25 2019
Embodying Enlightenment Through Everyday Zazen Serial: RA-04467 The talk explores the expansive concept of "Zazen" as an all-encompassing embodiment of "Buddha activity," emphasizing the practice as both a formal sitting meditation and an expression of interconnected enlightenment in all... *Zazen, Concentration, Letting Go*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 23 2019
Everyday Enlightenment Everywhere Serial: RA-04466 The talk focuses on the concept of "Buddha activity" as taught by Dogen, emphasizing that all actions and entities, even mundane items like chocolates, are expressions of this activity. The discussion elaborates on this idea as... *Buddha Mind, Daily Life, Priest*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 18 2019
Embodying Buddhahood in Every Moment Serial: RA-04465 The talk focuses on the concept of practice in Zen as an expression of Buddhahood rather than a means to an end. It emphasizes that practice and enlightenment are inseparable, advocating for the use of current actions, thoughts,... *Practice, Buddha Mind, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 17 2019
What Is Most Important For You In This Life? Serial: RA-04463 Being clear about our ultimate concern. Remember, aspire, commit to, and train to realise this. The story of Tong-an and Liangshan: what is the business under the patched robe? Intimacy. Another version of the story has the... The talk explores the concept of realizing one's ultimate concern and how it can guide life choices without distress. It underscores the significance of consistent alignment with what is most important, and how this alignment can... Vow, Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Buddha Mind, Intimacy, Book of Serenity, Buddha Mind, Intimacy,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 02 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage
What Is Most Important For You In This Life? Serial: RA-04464 We are all creating the space together for people to have profound experience in zazen. Kind and unkind thoughts are opportunities to express the Buddha mind. Compassion towards wholesome and unwholesome thoughts are dharma doors... The talk explores the practice of zazen as a profound shared experience and emphasizes that both kind and unkind thoughts are valuable opportunities to express the Buddha mind. It highlights how every thought, regardless of its... Compassion, Buddha Mind, Buddha, Practice	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 02 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage
Faith, Commitment, and Zen Evolution Serial: RA-04455 The talk focuses on the practice periods at Zen Center and their evolution from "training periods" into today's intensive practice periods. A significant theme in the discourse is the notion of faith, resolution, and commitment,... *Faith, Delusion, Complete Perfect Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 2019
Awakening Faith: The Bodhisattva Path Serial: RA-04456 The talk primarily discusses the concept of faith as a central tenet of one's life, specifically in the context of Zen and Buddhist teachings. Faith is defined as "what is most important" in the practitioner's life, aligning with... *Faith, Enlightenment, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 2019
Aspiration's Path to Enlightenment Serial: RA-04457 This talk explores the concept of motivation and aspiration in relation to the ultimate enlightenment or anuttara samyak sambodhi, as held by Shakyamuni Buddha and bodhisattvas, highlighting the etymology of "aspiration" and how... *Separation, Study, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 2019
Pathway to Perfect Enlightenment Serial: RA-04458 The talk examines the practice of Anyatar Samyak Sambodhi, which represents unsurpassed, complete, perfect enlightenment, within the context of the ten vows and practices of Samantabhadra. It discusses the structure and... *Delusion, Compassion, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 2019
Transformative Bowing: Realizing Vows Together Serial: RA-04459 This talk discusses the ritual of bowing as a method for realizing Samantabhadra's vow, focusing on the transformative power of persistent practice despite initial resistance. It elaborates on the significance of various... *Evil, Repentance, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 2019
Intimacy Through Zen's Daily Dance Serial: RA-04460 This talk explores the concept of intimacy in Zen practice through stories of Chinese ancestors, Doan Kanshi, Ryozan Enkan Daisho, and Shershuang (Si Ming). The primary teaching is that true intimacy is found by engaging... *Intimacy, Rinzai, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 2019
Embracing Roles in Zen Intimacy Serial: RA-04461 The main thesis of the talk focuses on the nuanced differentiation between intimacy, grandmother mind, and their roles in Zen practice. This differentiation is explored through stories of Zen ancestors who struggled with, yet... *Zendo, Intimacy, Dogen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 2019
Zen's Intimate Transmission Unveiled Serial: RA-04462 This talk examines the concept of "intimacy" within Zen practice, referencing the dialogue between a teacher and a student questioning the "business under the patch robe." This "business" is defined as the intimate, thorough... *Intimacy, Buddha Mind, Transmission*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 2019
Presence in the Face of Mortality Serial: RA-04452 The talk explores the concept of "just sitting" in Zen practice, emphasizing that it is not an action to be performed but rather an ongoing state of being. It highlights the challenge of understanding this practice due to the... *Stillness, Bell, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2018
The New Coffin Summary of the unrecorded morning talk. The practice of just sitting. Remembering stillness, letting go of 'what next.' Training to ready for this moment, and for death. The talk underscores the Zen practice of "just sitting," focusing on letting go of the constant pursuit of "what next" and being present in the moment, which parallels the readiness for death. This practice involves allowing... Death-and-Dying, Stillness, Bell, Silence	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage
Silent Sitting & Social Action Serial: RA-04451 Zen students often ask how our practice of silence and stillness relates to injustice and our environmental crisis. In this class we explore this question and study the intimate interplay of beneficial social action and silent... The talk examines the necessity of integrating silent meditation with social action in Zen practice, emphasizing that both elements are essential for true liberation. It discusses the pitfalls of sentimental compassion, which is... YRB-2018-Fall, Silence, Attachment, Daily Life, Desire, Duality, Tassajara, Passions,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 27 2018 7 of 7 The Yoga Room
The Hands And Eyes Of Avalokiteshvara Serial: RA-04449 Compassion is the teaching of the Buddha. Stories of the different statues and scrolls at No Abode. Yunmen and Daowu, the thousand arms of Avalokiteshvara. The talk focuses on the profound embodiment of compassion as expressed through the figure of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Great Compassion. It emphasizes listening to the cries of the world as an essential practice of... *Compassion, Avalokitesvara, Dharma Transmission, Silence, Stillness, Avalokitesvara...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 10 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage
Introduction To The Four Afflictions Of Self Serial: RA-04450 Discussing afflictions of the mind where the self appears, as an opportunity to explore consciousness. The ignorance of the view that the self is operating the situation. The talk explores the concept of consciousness as the space where the self appears, highlighting four major afflictions: self-view, self-confusion (or self-ignorance), self-pride, and self-love. These afflictions contribute to... Karmic Consciousness, Anger, Ego, Emotions	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 10 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage
Words, Meaning, and Meditation Harmony Serial: RA-04448 This talk explores the relationship between words and meaning, particularly how words help humans derive meaning from inherently meaningless phenomena. The discussion progresses to examine the dual nature of meditation and... *Concentration, Meditation, Letting Go*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 2018
Awakening Compassion Beyond Sentimentality Serial: RA-04447 The talk explores the theme of compassion in Zen, discussing three types: sentimental compassion, dharmic compassion, and great compassion. It emphasizes the universal call and response for compassion that often goes unnoticed,... *Compassion, Ego, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 22 2018
Zen Beyond Silence: Interconnected Practice Serial: RA-04446 The talk at Green Dragon Temple centers on the integration of silent meditation with social and environmental interaction as fundamental components of Zen practice, emphasizing "great compassion" and "great wisdom" through mutual... *Compassion, Silence, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 21 2018
Silent Sitting and Social Action Sitting in the world, we can't perceive the whole world; we sit in our dharma position, which changes all the time. Impermanence is Buddhism - this place is no abode.. The talk explores the nature of Zen practice as a transformative process rooted in the understanding of impermanence and interconnectedness. It emphasizes the centrality of compassion in Zen, proposing that individuals are in a... Dharma Position, Impermanence, Compassion, Impermanence, Original Nature, Hate...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 20 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage
Silent Sitting and Social Action All compounded phenomena are unworthy of confidence. Compassion to these unstable phenomena is our practice. Zen stories are about enacting awakening within social interactions. Attend to your body, posture, breath first, and... The talk emphasizes the practice of compassion within Zen Buddhism, especially focusing on the notion that all compounded phenomena are unstable and not worthy of confidence. It highlights the importance of social engagement as... Compassion, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Practice Period, Practice Period, Mindfulness,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 20 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage
Contemplating Torei Zenji's Vow Everything is manifesting the path of the ancient buddhas, abiding together in their respective dharma positions. Abiding in this moment and being free of it, even if we think it is obstruction or that we are stuck. The talk explores the concept of stillness as it manifests in every moment and in all beings, emphasizing that true stillness encompasses constant change and interaction with the universe's dynamism. It suggests that each... Global Warming, Stillness, Global Warming, Instruction	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 15 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage
Compassion is a Conversation A conversation is what we are doing together. Buddhas are sitting upright and still, in the midst of everything, having a conversation with silence. The story of his Nanchuan and his sickle. Meeting the person and the moment in... The talk explores the concept that compassion and Zen practice manifest as ongoing dialogues, emphasizing that true conversation involves sitting upright in stillness and engaging in Dharma discussions. The speaker elaborates... Compassion, Global Warming, Koan, Global Warming, Stillness, Ceremony	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 15 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage
The Womb of the Tathagata #5 Serial: RA-04444 Meeting a teacher, asking about the teaching and listening to the teaching. Bodies and minds sitting silently and conversing. The discussion centers on the integration of conversation and silence in Zen practice, illustrating the dual aspects of engaging with teachers and self-reflection. A Japanese expression by Zen ancestor Dogen, "san-shi-monpo... Lotus Sutra, Silence, Buddha Mind, Buddha, Compassion, Practice	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 11 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage

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