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No Abode Dharma Talk August 16, 2025 MP3 Version The talk discusses the integration of spiritual practice into everyday life and relationships. It explores how habitual comparisons in relationships can hinder spiritual growth, highlighting the importance of recognizing... *Yoga, Posture, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	No Abode Hermitage Online
No Abode Dharma Talk August 16, 2025 MP3 Version The talk focuses on the bodhisattva aspiration and practices tied to realizing these commitments. Essential elements include the Bodhisattva vow to liberate all beings, the importance of settling into presence regardless of... *Samadhi, Bodhisattva, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	No Abode Hermitage Online
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024A The talk explores the concept of suffering as an experience born from false conceptions and the misalignment of perceptions with reality, emphasizing the inseparability of relative and absolute truths. It also discusses... *Suffering, Pain, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024B The talk centers on the practice of the four foundations of mindfulness from different Buddhist perspectives, such as Theravada, Vaibhashaka, and as Bodhisattva practices. It emphasizes the distinction between mundane and super-... *Practice, Mindfulness, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024C The main thesis of the talk revolves around the critical examination of perception in Zen practice through the lens of "Perfection of Wisdom," exploring the notion of "counter-dharma" and the importance of discerning true wisdom... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024D The talk explores the concept of self within the framework of Zen philosophy, emphasizing its non-substantiality and the inherently empty nature of all phenomena. It discusses the progression of thought from conventional... *Emptiness, Bodhisattva, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024E The talk delves into the "Perfection of Wisdom," exploring the nuanced interpretations of non-attachment and apprehension within Buddhist philosophy. Fundamental to the discussion is the Bodhisattva's approach to body, speech,... *Compassion, Bodhisattva, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024F The talk explores the concept of equanimity as a means to embrace diverse experiences without becoming overwhelmed, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance to cultivate compassion and understanding for others. It... *Practice, Time, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024G The talk focuses on the spiritual practices and achievements of a Bodhisattva, emphasizing the completion of both arhat and Bodhisattva practices as described in Buddhist teachings such as the Perfection of Wisdom. The speaker... *Bodhisattva, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024H The talk explores the integration of emotional and physical engagement in meditating on emptiness and the study of the Heart Sutra, emphasizing the importance of forming a deep relationship with the teachings to truly grasp their... *Emptiness, Meditation, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02024I The talk focuses on the perfection of wisdom, particularly the practice of understanding the emptiness of the five skandhas as integral to the first noble truth in Buddhism. It emphasizes that a bodhisattva achieves perfect... *Emptiness, Perfect Wisdom, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02028B The talk presents an in-depth examination of the "Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom," identifying it as a compilation of several prajnaparamita texts, such as the 18,000-line, 25,000-line, 100,000-line, and 125,000-line sutras. It... *Abhidharma, Time, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	1
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02028C The talk examines the contrast between arhats and bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing the completion of practices and the perception of nirvana. Arhats are described as having completed their spiritual work and... *Work, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	1
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02028E The discussion focuses on the concepts of bodhisattvas, Dharanis, and the "eyes" mentioned in Buddhist sutras, specifically considering how these elements connect with the perfection of wisdom and the bodhisattva path. It... *Bodhisattva, Samadhi, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	1
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02028F The talk explores the concept of "Perfection of Wisdom," particularly focusing on the various kinds of emptiness, as referenced in the Prajñāpāramitā teachings, and the complex interplay of karma, birth, and death in the context... *Buddha, Desire, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	1
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02028G The talk explores the concept of miraculous powers or "riddhis" in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly focusing on the perceptions and interpretations of such phenomena as teachings in themselves. The discussion investigates how... *Bodhisattva, Time, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	1
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02028H The talk elucidates the cosmic manifestation of enlightenment through an illuminating vision of the Lord's concentration, detailing the all-encompassing illumination that impacts beings across multiple directions, leading them to... *Bodhisattva, Wisdom, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	1
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02028I The talk delves into the concept of the Perfection of Wisdom, exploring various realms of existence, including the realm of the gods and their interactions with the human world. It examines the significance of faith (evam) in... *Buddha, Time, Faith*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	1
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02028J This talk explores the notion of "Perfection of Wisdom" within Buddhist teachings, focusing on the meaning of "dwelling" (vihara) as it relates to physical postures and metaphysical abodes, implying mindfulness and alertness. The... *Meditation, Posture, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	1
Mindful Balance for True Stabilization Serial: RA-02416 The talk explores the nuanced process of developing meditative stabilization, focusing on the practice of shamatha. It emphasizes the importance of balancing the mind's tendency towards laxity and excitement during meditation to... *Breath, Yoga, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Embracing Precepts for True Liberation Serial: RA-02771 The talk revisits concepts from a previous discussion, particularly focusing on the precept of no sexual greed, stressing its dual aspects of avoiding harm and fully benefiting all beings by integrating and understanding one's... *Precepts, Time, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Unraveling the Emptiness of Causation Serial: RA-02766 The talk examines Nagarjuna's concept of dependent co-arising, emphasizing the emptiness of causal relations and the rejection of inherent existence in entities. It elaborates on how stories of causation are constructed, showing... *Time, Work, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Causation Unraveled: Zen and Nagarjuna Serial: RA-02779 The talk focuses on Nagarjuna's examination of causation, primarily drawing from the first chapter of Nagarjuna's "Mulamadhyamakakarika." It explores the distinction between causes and conditions, arguing that events do not... *Pain, Desire, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Enlightened Intimacy Beyond Desire Serial: RA-02782 The talk explores the "great bodhisattva precept of no sexual greed," emphasizing the practice of maintaining a balance between protecting beings from harm and fostering beneficence. It discusses the conventional understanding of... *Greed, Time, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Unity in Every Present Moment Serial: RA-01221A The talk explores the concept of unity in the moment, emphasizing the practice of dropping dualistic thinking to achieve a state of oneness with the present. It discusses the importance of right speech and the relationship... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
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... *Complete Perfect Enlightenment, confusion, Doubt, Faith, Intimacy, Karmic Consciousness, Light...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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... *Breath, Emotions, Enthusiasm, Patience, Tassajara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	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... *Buddha Mind, confusion, Don't Know Mind, Harmonizing, Heart Sutra, Japan, Letting Go,...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	AM No Abode Hermitage
Wandering Away from Our Original Home in Search of Our Original Home The talk delves into the myth of Cupid and Psyche, exploring themes of love, pursuit, and the quest for one's "original home" or true essence. The narrative illustrates the tension between desire and realization, emphasizing the... *Daily Life, Don't Know Mind, Obstacles, Priest, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	PM No Abode Hermitage
Chapter Three, Shoveling Dung The talk explores the concept of confession and repentance in Zen Buddhism, focusing on how these practices facilitate profound, albeit often imperceptible, aid from the universe. The process is likened to shoveling dung,... *Breath, Confession-and-Repentance, Repentance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	AM No Abode Hermitage
Awakening Through Self-Forgetfulness Serial: RA-01811 The talk explores the concepts of self, enlightenment, and ordination within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the perspectives of self-awareness and the practice of forgetting the self as a path to understanding enlightenment. It... *Enlightenment, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Embracing Shadows for Enlightenment Serial: RA-01898 This talk delves into the necessity of confronting both positive and negative aspects of one’s experiences, like angels and devils, by bringing them to the forefront of consciousness. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging... *Study, Anger, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Infinite Wisdom Through Compassionate Practice Serial: RA-02770 The talk explores the ultimate significance of the Bodhisattva precept of no stealing, emphasizing its realization through infinite wisdom and compassion. It contrasts the inspiring results of upright practice with the bitter... *Precepts, Practice, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Buddhist Psychology Serial: RA-01417A This talk explores Buddhist psychology, emphasizing the concept of selflessness through the examination of personal identity and dharmas. It details the understanding and realization of selflessness as essential for achieving... *Suffering, Liberation, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Buddhist Psychology Serial: RA-01417B The talk delves into the practice of non-attachment through observation of the five skandhas and the 18 elements of existence, reflecting on Prajnatara's teachings from the "Book of Serenity." It suggests maintaining presence and... *Study, Anger, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016A This talk explores the intricate teachings found in the Abhidharma Kosa, delving into the discernment and perception of dharmas, mindfulness, and the concept of self in the context of Buddhist philosophy. It discusses the role of... *Mindfulness, Consciousness, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016B The talk explores the interplay of consciousness, perception, and energy within the framework of Buddhist philosophy, specifically the Abhidharma Kosa. It examines the dynamics between various mental states and their roles in... *Karma, Consciousness, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016C The talk explores complex states of consciousness and the concept of retribution within the framework of Abhidharma Kosa. It discusses the differentiation between wholesome and unwholesome actions and their respective karmic... *Karma, Meditation, Desire*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016D The talk explores the intricacies of Abhidharma, focusing on the persistence of pride and other defilements in higher meditative states such as the jhanas within the Rupa Datu. It clarifies misconceptions from a previous session... *Consciousness, Time, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016E The talk focuses on the detailed examination of the Abhidharma Kosa's discussion on the states of existence and consciousness (citta-samparyukta-samskaras). It explores why practitioners, including bodhisattvas, engage with... *Nirvana, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016F The talk delves deeply into the intricate concepts of states of consciousness in the Abhidharma, focusing on the nature of undefiled neutral states and their transitions, the intermediate state (bardo) existence, and the... *Karma, Time, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016G The talk centers on the study and interpretation of the first chapter of the "Abhidharma Kośa". It delves into the nature of the 'citta-viprayukta-samskāras,' or 'formations disassociated from mind,' exploring how these aspects,... *Consciousness, Anger, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016H The talk delves into the intricate exploration of mental states and functions as analyzed in Abhidharma Kosa, particularly focusing on the enumeration and categorization of 46 mental functions and stained consciousness. It... *Consciousness, Anger, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Abhidharma Kosa Serial: RA-02016I The talk primarily discusses Chapter 2 of the Abhidharma-kosa, exploring the categorization and interaction of different types of consciousness within the three worlds framework. It examines the classification of 12 types of... *Consciousness, Karma, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Winter
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02022A The talk explores the role of past lives and karma within the framework of understanding the present in Zen philosophy. It emphasizes how perceptions of past experiences, particularly those recognized as past lives, condition... *Work, Time, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02022B The talk discusses the concept of 'superknowledges' (abhijña) as outlined in Buddhist teachings, particularly the distinction between the five superknowledges associated with bodhisattvas and a sixth superknowledge, anasrava... *Bodhisattva, Buddha, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02022C The talk explores the concept of miracles in relation to the perception and beliefs of individuals, emphasizing that the true nature of a miracle lies in the eye of the beholder, who is influenced by their conceptual background... *Bodhisattva, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02022D This talk discusses the concept of the "thought of enlightenment" in Mahayana Buddhism, with a focus on teachings from the Avatamsaka Sutra and its commentary, the Abhisamayalankara. The discussion emphasizes different types of... *Practice, Enlightenment, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02022E The talk focuses on Zen practices of mindfulness and the development of perception through various stages, emphasizing the sequence and interconnection of these practices. Detailed references are made to specific texts that... *Mindfulness, Study, Concentration*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3
Perfection of Wisdom Serial: RA-02022F The talk addresses the study of the 37 Wings of Enlightenment and their significance in the Mahayana Buddhist practice. The discussion challenges the notion of goal-oriented enlightenment within a non-dualistic framework,... *Practice, Enlightenment, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	3

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