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Breathing Beyond Boundaries Serial: RA-01305 The talk focuses on the practice of breathing as a form of meditation and a method to observe the interconnectedness of all things, as taught by the meditation master Jiri. It explores how thorough engagement with breathing... *Breath, Time, Community*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 10 1993
Delusion's Dance to Clarity Serial: RA-01943 The talk examines the dynamic process of perception and understanding in the context of Zen teachings, particularly through the lens of a story involving San Shang and Shui Feng. It addresses how individuals project concepts onto... *Delusion, Daily Life, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 08 1993
Breath as the Path to Oneness Serial: RA-01312 The talk emphasizes the practice of oneness and thusness within the context of Zen meditation, specifically through the practice of sitting zazen. It discusses how complete dedication to the present moment and the study of one's... *Practice, Study, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 03 1993
Zen Unthought: Embracing Unsupported Reflection Serial: RA-01944 The talk explores the concept of "unsupported thought" in Zen philosophy, as referenced in the Diamond Sutra, and its distinction from thoughts that depend on external objects. The dialogue also engages with the idea of self and... *Time, Blue Cliff Record*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 01 1993
Breath's Path to Zen Wisdom Serial: RA-01306 The talk delves into the six subtle Dharma gates, focusing on the practice of working with one's breath to achieve a deeper understanding and embodiment of Zen principles. Emphasis is placed on the first gate, "counting the... *Practice, Breath, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 1993
Balancing Zen Tradition and Adaptability Serial: RA-01961 The talk focuses on the philosophical examination of setting up and not setting up within Zen practice, using the metaphor of "raising an atom" as explored in Case 34. Discussions revolve around the balance between establishing... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 25 1993
Breath and Generosity: Middle Way Insights Serial: RA-01313 The talk outlines a plan to explore six methods of breath awareness and the six perfections (paramitas) as facets of the Middle Way practice in Zen Buddhism. Emphasizing the themes of non-attachment and generosity, a story about... *Breath, Practice, Priest*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 21 1993
Zen Koans: Path to Insightful Compassion Serial: RA-01962 The talk explores the practice of studying koans within Zen Buddhism, particularly as a means for developing a correct view, wisdom, and compassion. It emphasizes the twofold path of realizing emptiness through dependent co-... *Instruction, Emptiness, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 1993
Walking the Zen Tightrope Serial: RA-01148 The talk explores the concept of the middle way in Zen practice, emphasizing the difficulty and necessity of finding balance between extremes. A historical conversation between masters Shitou Xiqian (Stonehead) and Yaoshan Weiyan... *Doubt, Stillness, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 16 1993
Fiery and Watery Zen Transformations Serial: RA-01963 The talk discusses a Zen story involving a monk's interaction with Yangshan, emphasizing themes of introspection, spiritual initiation, and personal transformation. It explores two types of initiations: fiery, which involves... *Instruction, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 11 1993
Painting Unity: The Zen Approach Serial: RA-01210 The talk centers on the simplicity and depth of Zen practice, contrasting it with complex theories in science and other spiritual practices. It suggests Zen's direct approach to understanding self, using a metaphor of painting a... *Commitment, Posture, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 10 1993
Reversing Mind: Awakening Self-Awareness Serial: RA-01964 This talk explores the Zen teaching of turning the mind inward to examine the nature of consciousness, as illustrated by the interaction between Zen master Yangshan and a monk. This "reversal of the mind," a critical element of... *Time, Separation, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 04 1993
Reversing Awareness Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-01946 The talk explores the Zen instruction of "reversing the mind" to think of the mind that thinks, drawing on the dialogue between the monk and Yangshan and its stages of faith and person. Emphasis is placed on meditative practice... *Breath, Instruction, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 27 1993
Unifying Compassion through Zen Awareness Serial: RA-01302 The central theme of the talk involves the Zen concept of "love," defined as self-fulfilling awareness, and explores the prison of perceived separateness from others and nature. The discussion uses personal anecdotes and... *Love, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 26 1993
Zen Koans: Unity in Duality Serial: RA-01947 This talk analyzes a Zen koan that reflects two fundamental aspects of Zen practice, focusing on "just sitting" (shikantaza) and engaging with the teacher or world through "inquiry" (sanshimonpo). The koan is seen as an... *Instruction, Practice, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 20 1993
Mindful Presence Through Koans Serial: RA-01948 The talk's central thesis is the exploration of "Case 32" from the "Book of Serenity," emphasizing the significance of self-reflection and understanding one's own mind and environment through the koan "Yangshan's Mind and... *Instruction, Practice, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 13 1993
Embracing Oneness, Transcending Separation Serial: RA-01303 The talk explores the Zen concept of "just this person," emphasizing the inherent contradiction in recognizing oneself as both identical to and separate from others. It discusses the responsibility of acknowledging this... *Faith, Practice, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 12 1993
Embrace Suffering, Discover Enlightenment Serial: RA-01189 The talk on August 15th, 1993, centers around the metaphorical and spiritual journey within Zen practice, highlighting the interplay between suffering and wisdom, and the value of entering deeply into one's own suffering to... *Buddha, Work, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 15 1993
Zen Stories Unveiled: Transformative Koans Serial: RA-01190 The talk explores the teachings of Zen Master Yunmen, particularly focusing on the koan "The old Buddha and the pillar merge," highlighting its variations across different texts: the Blue Cliff Record, the Book of Serenity, and... *Time, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 14 1993
Pillars of Non-Duality in Zen Serial: RA-01191 The talk focuses on exploring the Zen concept of non-duality as depicted in Case 31 of the Book of Serenity and Case 83 of the Blue Cliff Record titled "Yunmen's Pillar," examining how Buddhas commune with pillars in the realm... *Stillness, Name, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 13 1993
Mindfulness in Motion: United Spaces Serial: RA-01049 The talk explores the concept of merging mind and nature, using Zen allegories about Yun Men and the merging of ancient Buddhas with pillars to explain the synthesis of subject and object. This activity is likened to clouds on... *Pain, Manjushri, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 1993
Self-Fulfilling Samadhi Serial: RA-01142 Sesshin Dharma Talk, Day Three, August 11, 1993Tenshin Reb Anderson Roshi at Green Dragon Temple - *Posture, Karma, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 11 1993 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Life's Dynamic Unity Serial: RA-01143 The main thesis of the talk revolves around the concept of total engagement with the self and the unity of self and other, emphasizing the courageous affirmation of life in its total, dynamic reality. It explores how studying and... *Pain, Separation, Oneness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 10 1993
Awakening Through Patience and Repentance Serial: RA-01144 The talk explores the fundamental misunderstanding of the self and its relationship to others, emphasizing the practice of repentance to dissolve these misconceptions. This practice is associated with the Zen tradition of silent... *Repentance, Patience, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 09 1993
Engage, Explore, Enlighten: Zen's Path Serial: RA-01304 The talk explores the theme of "total engagement of the self" in the context of Zen practice, using the story of Furong Daokai and Tozu to illustrate the concept. The discussion emphasizes how engagement with one's daily life,... *Pain, Time, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 08 1993
Inseparability: Embracing Delusion as Enlightenment Serial: RA-00559 The talk explores the relationships between radical delusion, insight, and compassion in Zen practice, emphasizing that enlightenment and delusion coexist as fundamental aspects of human experience. It discusses how Buddhist... *Delusion, Buddha, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 07 1993
Embracing Self Through Stillness Serial: RA-01311 The talk emphasizes the significance of practicing Zazen, or "upright sitting," as a means to study and understand the self, which is essential for achieving liberation from misconceptions about oneself and one's relationship... *Love, Time, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 28 1993
Embracing the Paradox of Self Serial: RA-01614 The talk explores the concepts of self-existence, the implications of meditation and self-study, and the nature of love and personal growth. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the self as an entity that is both... *Love, Study, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 27 1993
Mind-Object Unity Unveiled Serial: RA-01949 The talk explores the intricacies of Zen koans, especially focusing on Case 30 from "The Book of Serenity." It examines themes of mind-object integration, the cyclic nature of the universe, and the profound Zen teaching of the "... *Buddha, Work, Blue Cliff Record*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 26 1993
Awakening to Upright Presence Serial: RA-00560 The talk centers on the concept of "uprightness" in Zen practice, emphasizing self-awareness, responsibility, and acceptance of one's true nature. It explores the distinction between trusting oneself versus trusting one's... *Interview, Forgiveness, War, Sanctuary, Culture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 20 1993
Cycles of Zen: Destruction and Regeneration Serial: RA-01950 The talk focuses on a Zen koan from the Blue Cliff Record involving Da Sui and a discussion on the cosmic cycle of destruction and regeneration. It emphasizes the interaction between teacher and student through language,... *Doubt, Blue Cliff Record, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 19 1993
Perfect on the Pathway to Clarity Serial: RA-01149 The talk centers on the Zen teaching that the path, or the Buddha way, is inherently perfect and all-encompassing, yet any misunderstanding or confusion creates a separation comparable to the distance between heaven and earth. It... *confusion, Posture, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 17 1993
The Acupuncture Needle of Zazen Serial: RA-01310 - *Zazen, Vow, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 14 1993 Green Gulch Farm
Posture Pathways to True Awareness Serial: RA-00562 The focus of the talk is on the importance of posture in meditation, emphasizing the practicality of sitting positions such as the full lotus, Burmese style, and half lotus, and detailing exercises to improve flexibility and... *Beginners, Renunciation, Observe, Building, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 13 1993
Mind's Dance: Beyond Duality Serial: RA-01969 The talk explores the dynamics between subjective and objective aspects of mind, emphasizing the concept of the "mind seal" in Zen thought, illustrated by a koan involving Zen Master Baofu. It delves into the intricate interplay... *Buddha, Karma, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 12 1993
Upright Path: From Delusion to Insight Serial: RA-00572 The talk focuses on concepts of "uprightness" and the interplay of delusion and enlightenment in Zen practice. It discusses the importance of sitting upright during meditation, emphasizing a balance between effort and relaxation... *confusion, Building, Priest, Sanctuary*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 06 1993
Evolving Beyond the Illusion Self Serial: RA-01971 The talk delves into the concept of the "Buddha Mind Seal" as the dynamic interaction between beings and the phenomenal world, emphasizing the inherent softness in beings that allows them to be constantly impressed by the world.... *Time, Buddha Mind, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 05 1993
Awakening Beyond Duality Serial: RA-01970 The talk explores the concept of Buddha's mind as the understanding of delusion and the interconnectedness of all phenomena, emphasizing dependent co-arising and the absence of inherent existence. It delves into how philosophical... *Separation, Consciousness, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 28 1993
Ecological Awareness through Buddha Mind Serial: RA-01953 The talk explores the concept of the Buddha Mind Seal, a central idea in Zen philosophy which pertains to self-fulfilling awareness and dependent co-arising. It discusses the teachings of Dogen, specifically from his Bendowa... *Buddha, Practice, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 21 1993
Fatherhood, Leadership, and Buddha's Path Serial: RA-01145 The talk explores the intersections of fatherhood, abbotship, and Buddha's Way, proposing that these roles involve understanding the complex relationship between self and other by examining one's inner authority and external... *Forgiveness, Study, Community*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 20 1993
Interconnected Awareness Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-01150 The talk emphasizes the interconnection between sitting practice and the relationship with all beings, as expressed in the ancient Buddhist texts. The speaker highlights the concept of "self-fulfilling awareness," a notion rooted... *Practice, Time, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 19 1993
Homeward Journey to Enlightenment Serial: RA-00558 The talk delves into the concept of "staying home" (Daikei) as both a literal and metaphorical state in Zen practice, emphasizing the acceptance of Bodhisattva precepts as a pathway to enlightenment while integrating familial and... *Dragons, Ceremony, Vow, Bodhisattva Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 16 1993
Awakening Through Interdependent Existence Serial: RA-02193 The talk explores the dual nature of morality and morale, reflecting on their roles in Zen practice and their relation to concepts of self and dependent co-arising. Key teachings include the non-duality of self-action and... *Delusion, Practice, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 10 1993
Integrating Karma and Beyond Serial: RA-01181 The talk explores the practice of Zazen and the meeting of the world of karma with the world beyond karma, emphasizing the realization of non-duality through sitting in self-fulfilling awareness. It discusses the integration of... *Karma, Vow, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 28 1993
Embrace the Mud: Awakened Sitting Serial: RA-01184 The talk examines the practice of sitting upright amidst life's metaphorical mud, emphasizing embracing life's challenges as a path to enlightenment through the concept of self-fulfilling awareness. It highlights that true... *Delusion, Karma, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 1993
Meditation: Path of Karmic Liberation Serial: RA-01185 The talk emphasizes the practice of sitting meditation as the supreme path of enlightenment, as transmitted by Buddha ancestors across cultures including India, China, Japan, and America. The central themes include the practice... *Karma, Japan, Faith*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 26 1993
Dance of Awakening in Lotus Insight Serial: RA-01186 The talk focuses on the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, particularly highlighting the fourfold cause of the Buddhas' appearance in the world: to open, demonstrate, explain, and enable understanding and entry into the Buddha's... *Posture, Study, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 25 1993
True Dustness: Unveiling Buddha Nature Serial: RA-01954 The talk centers on a dramatized Zen koan involving a dialogue about the Buddha nature of "true dustness," which prompts a discussion about the universality of Buddha nature and the interpretation of Zen teachings. A monk... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Name*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 24 1993
Embrace the Essence of Suchness Serial: RA-01187 This session focuses on the practice of Zazen and the essence of Buddha's teachings, particularly the notion of "thusness" or "suchness." It explores how the commitment to this practice leads to the dropping off of body and mind... *Practice, Zazen, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 24 1993
Precepts Class Serial: RA-01419 This talk explores the nature of Buddhist precepts, focusing on understanding and studying one's actions—body, speech, and thought—as a pathway to liberation from karma. The emphasis is on recognizing the illusory nature of... *Pain, Study, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 20 1993 4 San Francisco Zen Center

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