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Words, Meaning, and Meditation HarmonySerial: 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 |
Oct 27 2018 |
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Awakening Compassion Beyond SentimentalitySerial: 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 |
Oct 22 2018 |
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Zen Beyond Silence: Interconnected PracticeSerial: 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 |
Oct 21 2018 |
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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,... |
Oct 20 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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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... |
Oct 20 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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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 |
Sep 15 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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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 |
Sep 15 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #5Serial: 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 |
Aug 11 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #5Serial: RA-04445 The central focus of the talk is the practice of seeing all experiences, including cruelty, as manifestations of the mysterious truth, suggesting that engaging with perceived cruelty with humble language and reverence can lead to... Confession-and-Repentance, Lovingkindness, Commitment, Repentance, Precepts |
Aug 11 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Teachings and Meditations On Our True NatureSerial: RA-04443 This talk delves into the concept of Buddha nature (Tathagatagarbha) as the inherent potential for enlightenment within all beings, exploring its relationship to perception, suffering, and ultimate reality. It emphasizes the... YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Letting Go, Impermanence |
Jul 17 2018 4 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #4 Opportunities for compassion - with friends and enemies; the story of the destitute son from the Lotus Sutra
The talk focuses on opportunities for practicing compassion towards both friends and enemies, drawing on the story of the destitute son from the Lotus Sutra. The narrative explores the Buddhist teaching that compassion should be... Compassion, Compassion, Buddha, Time |
Jul 14 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #4 Being supported in compassion; Uncle Mi and the rabbit;
The talk addresses the realization of Buddha nature and the overcoming of delusion through compassion. It emphasizes that all beings inherently possess Buddha nature, as per the Nirvana Sutra and other scriptures. The speaker... Compassion, Buddha Nature, Perfect Wisdom, Attachment |
Jul 14 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Teachings and Meditations On Our True NatureSerial: RA-04442 Our true nature is that we fully possess the wisdom and virtues of the buddhas. But because of misconceptions and attachments we do not realize our buddha nature. Therefore, teachings are given to listen to, accept, and... The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature, emphasizing that all beings inherently possess it. Due to attachments and misconceptions, however, beings fail to realize their true nature, which includes goodness and causes of... YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Delusion, Evil |
Jul 10 2018 3 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Teachings and Meditations On Our True NatureSerial: RA-04441 The talk explores the concept of "True Nature" in Zen philosophy, emphasizing the fundamental purity of our nature, the impermanence of compounded things, and the continuity of dependent co-arising. The discussion suggests that... YRB-2018-Summer, Buddha Nature, Mindfulness, Original Nature |
Jul 03 2018 2 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Zen's Path: Compassion Through PreceptsSerial: RA-04440 The talk centers on the integration of Zen teachings and practice, focusing specifically on the concepts of compassion, stillness, wisdom, and repentance within the framework of Bodhisattva precepts. The discussion includes the... Repentance, Dogen, Precepts |
Jul 02 2018 |
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Zen's Path: Awakening Through PreceptsSerial: RA-04439 The talk explores the Bodhisattva precepts as foundational elements in the practice of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing their role as universal guidelines for all beings in the pursuit of awakening or enlightenment. The Bodhisattva... Original Nature, Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts |
Jun 10 2018 |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #3: Our Buddha Nature PreceptsSerial: RA-04437 Origins of the Bodhisattva precepts; development and commentaries; the reasons for Buddhas appearing in this world.
The talk explores the influence of ancient Mahayana teachings on the Zen tradition, emphasizing the integration of the Brahmanet Sutra, the Heart Sutra, the Avatamsaka Sutra, and the Mahaparinirvana Sutra in Zen practice.... Precepts, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Original Nature... |
Jun 09 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #3: Our Buddha Nature PreceptsSerial: RA-04438 Verifying the truth of the teachings through words and phrases
The talk delves into the interplay between mystical and rational approaches in understanding the Buddha nature and Bodhisattva precepts, emphasizing the significance of dialogue and logic in transcending dualities of existence.... Precepts, Original Nature, Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts |
Jun 09 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Zen Vows: Commitments of CompassionSerial: RA-04436 The talk explores the significance of vows, particularly within the Zen Buddhist tradition, and the distinction between aspirations and commitments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of making vows publicly, with witnesses... Vow, Ceremony, Commitment |
May 20 2018 |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #2: Introducing the Brahma's Net SutraSerial: RA-04434 The talk delves into the teachings of Tathagatagarbha, the nature of Buddha inherent in all beings, exploring its intersections with the Brahma's Net Sutra and Ratna Gotra Vibhanga. The discourse highlights the teachings'... Platform Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts, Nirvana Sutra, Confession-and-Repentance, Original... |
May 12 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #2: Introducing the Brahma's Net SutraSerial: RA-04435 The talk provides an exposition on the practice of compassion and realization of Buddha nature, emphasizing the importance of listening to the world’s cries and recognizing one's true, original nature. It discusses the... Buddha Nature, Platform Sutra, Precepts, Buddha Nature, Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts... |
May 12 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce FlamesSerial: RA-04433 The talk discusses Zen meditation using symbolic imagery to illustrate the process of gaining wisdom and compassion, central to the practice. The speaker references a famous Buddhist metaphor of the lotus flower in the mud as an... YRB-2018-Spring, Perfect Wisdom, Instruction |
Apr 24 2018 7 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce FlamesSerial: RA-04432 The talk examines the central role of conversation in understanding Zen practice and ultimate reality, suggesting that awakening and wisdom are inherently found in dialogue rather than solitary reflection. Emphasis is placed on... YRB-2018-Spring, Stillness, Buddha, Compassion |
Apr 17 2018 6 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Awakening the Inner Wisdom MindSerial: RA-04430 The talk explores the nuanced concept of "self" within Buddhist philosophy, drawing from the Nirvana Sutra. It emphasizes the Buddha's dual teaching on "no self" and "self," aimed at rectifying misunderstandings about existence.... Compassion, Delusion, Nirvana |
Apr 15 2018 |
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Compassionate Awareness: Path to EnlightenmentSerial: RA-04431 The talk explores the concept of pride as a natural, yet problematic element in unenlightened consciousness, and discusses how awareness of self-esteem is integral to enlightenment. It further emphasizes that understanding and... Compassion, Separation, Meditation |
Apr 15 2018 |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #1Serial: RA-04428 The talk discusses the Tathagatagarbha doctrine, which posits that all living beings inherently possess the wisdom and virtues of the Buddhas, despite being obscured by attachments and misconceptions. There is a historical focus... Tathagatagharba, Flower Adornment Sutra, Nirvana Sutra, Buddhism, Delusion, Wisdom... |
Apr 14 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #1Serial: RA-04429 The talk explores themes from the Book of Serenity, specifically case 67 regarding the Flower Adornment Scripture's teaching that all sentient beings inherently possess the wisdom and virtues of the enlightened, but fail to... Flower Adornment Sutra, Koan, Book of Serenity, Wisdom, Love, Attachment |
Apr 14 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce FlamesSerial: RA-04427 The talk examines the concept of "just sitting" in Zen meditation as a profound interaction between oneself and the ultimate reality, described as listening to the cries of the world and dropping off body and mind. It discusses... YRB-2018-Spring, Samsara, Impermanence, Nirvana |
Apr 10 2018 5 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce FlamesSerial: RA-04426 The talk focuses on Zen philosophy, highlighting the inseparability of samsara (suffering) and nirvana (peace), emphasizing that enlightenment arises from embracing suffering with compassionate awareness. The discussion includes... YRB-2018-Spring, Nirvana, Koan, Poetry |
Apr 03 2018 4 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce FlamesSerial: RA-04425 The talk primarily focuses on Zen meditation as sitting in the "middle of all beings," emphasizing the balance of experiencing life's extremes without becoming devoted to them. It touches on the concepts of egocentrism, biased... YRB-2018-Spring, Addiction, Work, Time |
Mar 20 2018 3 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce FlamesSerial: RA-04424 The talk elaborates on the practice of Zen meditation, emphasizing the concept of 'wholehearted listening' to the cries of both oneself and others. This practice is described as integral to developing compassion, which is seen as... YRB-2018-Spring, Compassion, Obstacles, Pain |
Mar 13 2018 2 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Awakening Compassion Through Zen ListeningSerial: RA-04422 The talk centers on the concept of compassion in Zen practice, emphasizing the role of the bodhisattva in listening to the cries of the world as essential to awakening. The practice of compassion is presented as a call to action... Compassion, Practice, Wisdom |
Mar 11 2018 |
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Compassionate Listening Through Zen PracticeSerial: RA-04423 The talk explores the relationship between Zazen (sitting meditation) and listening deeply to one's own and others' cries for help, presenting listening as an act of compassion. It further discusses the three degrees of... Compassion, Buddha, Time |
Mar 11 2018 |
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Zen Meditation - Sitting in the Middle of Fierce FlamesSerial: RA-04421 The talk explores the central tenet of Zen practice, which is sitting in the middle of life's "flames" or challenges through wholehearted listening and observation. It refers to the Heart Sutra's wisdom and Avalokiteshvara's... YRB-2018-Spring, Emptiness, Suffering |
Mar 06 2018 1 of 7 The Yoga Room |
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Bodhidharma Listening To The Cries Of The WorldSerial: RA-04419 The talk examines the fundamental Zen practice of listening to the cries of the world, emphasizing that this essential practice is underpinned by observing all living beings with eyes of compassion. Through statues of Bodhidharma... Consciousness, Bodhidharma, Bodhisattva |
Mar 03 2018 No Abode Hermitage |
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Bodhidharma Listening To The Cries Of The WorldSerial: RA-04420 The talk examines the practice of compassion and wisdom in observing suffering, particularly referencing the Heart Sutra's teachings on emptiness and acting from a place of compassion. By wholeheartedly engaging in practices such... Buddha Ancestors, Consciousness, Compassion, Bodhisattva, Buddha, Bodhisattva, Suffering... |
Mar 03 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Listening for Liberation and CompassionSerial: RA-04417 The talk revolves around the practice of embodying the vow to hear the Buddha's teachings by integrating desire, commitment, and action toward spiritual enlightenment. It focuses on the role of stillness and listening in Zen... Vow, Compassion, Stillness |
Feb 11 2018 |
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Resistance as Spiritual ListeningSerial: RA-04418 The talk explores the theme of listening and the role of resistance in spiritual practice, suggesting that resistance itself can be a form of listening. This is tied to the broader Buddhist goal of embracing all beings, a process... Compassion, Resistance, Patience |
Feb 11 2018 |
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Everything is Calling for a Compassionate ResponseSerial: RA-04415 Buddha's sitting - who do you think you are; Buddha, dharma and sangha are all-pervading; Yunmen's appropriate response.
The talk explores the theme of compassionate response as a social practice integral to the Buddhist path, emphasizing the interconnectedness and all-pervading nature of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. The narrative about Buddha's... Sangha, Community, Complete Perfect Enlightenment |
Feb 03 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Guidance or ControlSerial: RA-04416 Control is antithetical to enlightenment; NASA control center and GPS guidance systems; granddaughter's pacifier
The talk explores the distinction between guidance and control, suggesting that control is contrary to the path of enlightenment. Through various anecdotes, it illustrates how efforts to control, whether in personal ambition,... Karma, Freedom, Patience |
Feb 03 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Zen Ceremonies: Confession and CommunitySerial: RA-04414 The talk centers on the Zen practice of confession and repentance, referencing Dogen's teaching on revealing one's lack of faith in practice to dissolve transgressions through ceremonies like Upasatta. It also discusses the... Stillness, Ceremony, Faith |
Jan 27 2018 |
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Thresholds of Stillness and AwakeningSerial: RA-04413 The talk discusses the intersection of two conceptual worlds: the egocentric consciousness and the world of no-self, using Rumi's poetry as a framework. It explores the Zen practice of maintaining balance at the threshold where... Stillness, Pain, Karmic Consciousness |
Jan 26 2018 |
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Breath, Mind, and Zen UnitySerial: RA-04412 The talk explores the central role of zazen (sitting meditation) as the pivotal practice of Buddhas and ancestors, emphasizing its capacity to realize Dharma through the intimate transmission of the Buddha mind, transcending mere... Bodhidharma, Transmission, Zazen |
Jan 25 2018 |
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Silent Wisdom: Zen Without TeachersSerial: RA-04411 The talk explores the concept of "living in stillness," drawing on stories and ideas from Zen Buddhism. It examines how stillness and silence embody the activity of all Buddhas and the idea that true Zen understanding requires no... Stillness, Bowing, Sangha |
Jan 24 2018 |
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Embrace and Sustain the SelfSerial: RA-04410 The central thesis of the talk focuses on the concept of "sesshin," explained as the embracing and sustaining of both mind and heart, also extended to include the care of the body. This practice involves nurturing oneself and... Ceremony, Stillness, Sesshin |
Jan 23 2018 |
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Liberating Conversations in StillnessSerial: RA-04408 The talk delves into the "pivotal activity of all Buddhas," emphasizing the concept of face-to-face transmission and liberation from egocentric consciousness. The discourse highlights the role of Buddha mind as an active and... Stillness, Pain, Buddha Mind |
Jan 21 2018 |
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Embrace Stillness, Transform RealitySerial: RA-04409 The talk explores the practice of remembering stillness and integrating it into everyday activities. It emphasizes that remembering stillness, even amidst challenges and distractions, is a process of transformation and... Stillness, Pain, Bell |
Jan 21 2018 |
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Zen Pathways to Stillness EnlightenmentSerial: RA-04407 The talk explores the concept of remedial practices as a preparation for reaching enlightenment in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of skills such as receiving and maintaining stillness as part of these preparatory... Time, Stillness, Consciousness |
Jan 20 2018 5 Green Gulch Farm |
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Solitude and Connection in ZenSerial: RA-04406 The talk explores the relationship between solitude and relationships within Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of solitude for understanding relationships and vice versa. Engaging in both stillness (or zazen) and inquiries... Stillness, Mindfulness, Transmission |
Jan 18 2018 |
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Compassion's Central Role in LifeSerial: RA-04405 The talk emphasizes the pivotal activity of Buddhas, which involves sitting at the center of all beings with compassion and practicing the face-to-face transmission of peace and ease to all beings. It discusses concepts of... Observe, Stillness, Meditation |
Jan 14 2018 |