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Path to Peace: Embrace Emptiness Serial: RA-01880 The main thesis of the talk is the Zen concept of achieving peace and enlightenment through a "signless, wishless, and empty" path, which emphasizes the practice of "just sitting" or zazen. It discusses how this path requires... *Work, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 28
Abidharma Serial: RA-01882 The talk explores the Abhidharma framework, emphasizing the meditative insights into phenomena and the cultivation of a supermundane path through practices like the five skandhas and various meditative absorptions. It discusses... *Consciousness, Meditation, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 21 2 of 2
Abidharma Serial: RA-01883 The talk explores the complexities of wholesomeness and unwholesomeness within Buddhist practice, examining how mental states perceived as unwholesome in mundane contexts may not hold the same nature in a supramundane path. The... *Right Speech, Study, Anger*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 28
Living Zazen: Moment-to-Moment Presence Serial: RA-01899 The talk explores the essential nature of Zazen and its connection to Zen practice, focusing on themes of authenticity, honesty, and the practice of precepts. It highlights the idea that practicing Zazen involves living fully in... *Zazen, Precepts, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 14
Silent Seeds of Zen Wisdom Serial: RA-01994 The talk explores the themes of silence, activity, and the role of a Chan master, centered around the seventh case of the "Book of Serenity," titled "Yashana Sends the Seed." It delves into the responsibilities of spiritual roles... *Bodhisattva, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 22
Duality's Dance: Zen's Quiet Mind Serial: RA-02010 The talk examines the Zen narrative of the monk Cloud Cliff, illustrating the dual aspects of human life—complicated worldly engagements and the uncomplicated realm of non-disturbance. The discussion focuses on the philosophical... *Time, Emptiness, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 27
Mindfulness Beyond Worldly Judgments Serial: RA-02179 The talk delves into the Satipatthana Sutta, focusing on the four foundations of mindfulness—body, feelings, mind, and mental qualities—as integral components of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. It highlights the practice of... *Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Greed*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 11 2004
Mindful Presence and Pure Awareness Serial: RA-02209 The talk focuses on the practice of mindfulness, particularly the integration of "bare awareness" and "clear comprehension" as foundational aspects, drawing from early Buddhist teachings. This involves training the mind to... *Meditation, Four Foundations of Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 08 2004 The Yoga Room
The Dance of Mutual Awakening Serial: RA-03617 The talk explores the theme of mutual cooperation and guidance between beings and the Buddha, emphasizing a reciprocal, cooperative relationship that nurtures the practice of the dharma. Key points include the necessity of "... *Posture, Four Foundations of Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	2008 Idoborg
Abhidharma Serial: RA-01887A Tape 2 The talk examines the distinctions between various mental states as outlined in Theravada and Abhidhamma texts. Key concepts discussed include restlessness and its classification within these texts, the inclusion or exclusion of... *Concentration, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04
Abhidharma Class Serial: RA-01891B The talk revolves around the application of the Abhidharma teachings focusing on the progression and impact of jhana practices, the notion of unwholesome states, and the protective role of precepts in spiritual practice. The... *Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 Green Gulch Farm

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