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Serving All Buddhas with No Expectation of Gain A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community The talk emphasizes the concept of serving all Buddhas without any expectation of gain. This principle is illustrated through several references from Buddhist texts, personal anecdotes, and analogies. Central references and... Lotus Sutra, Jataka Stories, Avalokiteshvara, Duality, War	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 12 2022 Zoom
Freedom from Delusion through studying Delusion A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community The talk emphasizes the importance of understanding and observing one's karmic consciousness to achieve liberation and benefit all beings. The discussion is steeped in Buddhist teachings and draws heavily on the works of... Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Karmic Consciousness, Suzuki Roshi, Ordination, Consciousness,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 09 2022 Zoom
Finding One's Place Is The Fundamental Point A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community The discussion centers on the practice of "finding one's place" in the present moment, which is envisioned as a way to realize and actualize the entire universe. This practice reflects the bodhisattva mind, which abides in... Genjokoan, Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Bowing	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 14 2022 No Abode Hermitage
What is a Zen Practitioner? A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community The talk explores the nature of what it means to be a Zen practitioner, emphasizing that a Zen practitioner is not an isolated individual but rather the interaction and "meeting" between beings—characterized as a conversation,... Enlightened Activity, Consciousness, War, Bodhisattva Precepts	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 09 2022 No Abode Hermitage
The Buddha Way is a Conversation. Dogenzenji's vow and the practice confession and repentance. Confession and repentenance includes both social and solitary aspects of practice. "The Snowman" poem by Wallace Stevens, the "mind... The talk emphasizes Dogen's vow and the practice of confession and repentance, highlighting both their social and solitary dimensions as essential practices for Buddhist liberation. The discussion refers to the "mind of winter"... *Dogen, Confession-and-Repentance, Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Evil, Repentance, Attachment...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 03 2022 Zoom
All Buddhas, Great Compassion A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community The talk elaborates on the Ten Practices of Great Compassion, as delineated by a significant bodhisattva in a sutra. These practices aim to cultivate and uphold great compassion, equating this to the realization and work of all... Great compassion, Samantabhadra, Intimacy, Harmonizing	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 05 2022 AM Zoom
The Zazen of the Buddhas' Is Great Compassion The zazen of the buddhas is great compassion.The most common type of compassion is compassion towards suffering as it appears to us. It sees living beings and their suffering as independently existing beings and wishes them... This talk explores the concept of "great compassion" in Zen practice, emphasizing its existence beyond perceiving beings and suffering as substantial or non-substantial entities. It discusses the role of intimacy in Buddhist... Compassion, Han, Pukkasati, Birth-and-Death, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period, Intimacy,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 2022 No Abode Hermitage
Aspiration, Vow and Giving Up the Impulse to Control What is most important? Aspirations and vows. Karmic habits distract us from what is most important, from hearing the true dharma. Fundamentally we are the intimacy of all things. Intimacy is not trying to get anything.... The talk, titled "Aspiration, Vow and Giving Up the Impulse to Control," delivered at No Abode Hermitage, explores the relationship between karmic tendencies, the yearning to control, and spiritual aspirations. The... Aspiration, Vow, Karma, Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon, Gain-and-Loss, Confession-and-Repentance, One...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Compassion with the Controlling Impulse Emphasizing compassion and de-emphasizing trying to control. Compassion with the impulse to try to control. Being careful without trying to control. Impartiality towards the outcome; for example, shooting basketballs at the hoop... The talk focuses on emphasizing compassion and de-emphasizing control, arguing for impartiality and open-heartedness as essential qualities in cultivating liberating compassion. By highlighting practices such as sitting in... Compassion, control, Non-grasping, Lovingkindness, Avalokiteshvara, Avalokiteshvara,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 04 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Nobody's Perfect, and There Is Perfection Nobody's perfect but there is perfection. "The Way is perfect and all-pervading" It pervades everywhere including suffering. It is the Non-duality of peace, ease and suffering. Luis Gomez and the "Sutra of Non-... In a Dharma talk at No Abode Hermitage, the relationship between imperfection and the all-pervading perfection of the Way was explored. Concepts from Mahayana Buddhism, specifically the notion that the inherent nature of sentient... Manjushri, Fayan, Suzuki Roshi, Self-improvement, bodhi, Faith, Breath, Tassajara Zen Mountain...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Liberation Through Intimacy A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community The talk focuses on reinterpreting the four universal Bodhisattva vows, emphasizing intimacy over elimination of afflictions. Several key themes are explored: - Shifting from a traditional understanding of the vows to approach... Ceremony, afflictions, Hate, Attachment, Greed	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 01 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Just Sitting A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In a lecture within the No Abode community, the core practice of 'just sitting' is expounded, drawing from teachings by Suzuki Roshi. 'Just sitting' is presented not only as a physical act but as an all-pervading... Suzuki Roshi, Suffering, Karma, Confession-and-Repentance, Karmic Consciousness, Repentance,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 06 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Just Sitting A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In the Dharma talk given by Tenshin Roshi to the No Abode community, the central thesis explored vulnerability as a necessary condition for growth, drawing analogies between human emotional development and the physical growth of... Karma, Buddha, Emotions, Anger, confusion, Observe, Enemies	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 06 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
A Commencement Ceremony for Exploring the Great Flower Adornment Scripture A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community opening study of the Avatamsaka Sutra. The talk focuses on the exploration of the Avatamsaka Sutra, also known as the Flower Adornment Scripture, emphasizing its significant but underexplored role in Zen Buddhism. The speaker recounts the influences and personal... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Hongzhi, Book of Serenity,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 24 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Studying the Flower Adornment Scripture Together A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In a Dharma talk for the No Abode community, Tenshin Roshi explores the intersection of suffering, redemption, and spiritual practice through the lens of Buddhist teachings and the civil rights activism of Martin Luther King Jr.... Martin Luther King, Torei, Avatamsaka Sutra, Non-violence, Bowing, Anger, Religion, Letting Go...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 24 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Another Few Little Steps Into The Flower Treasury Array Of Oceans Of Worlds A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In a Dharma talk delivered by Tenshin Roshi to the No Abode community, the focus is placed on the teachings of the Flower Adornment Scripture, exploring its implications for Zen practice and integration into everyday life. This... Enlightenment, Buddha, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Evil, Lotus Sutra, Jewel...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Introducing Flower Adornment Book Two A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community The talk revolves around the exploration of the second book of the "Flower Adornment Sutra" where the narrative dives into queries about the Buddha's features and qualities, highlighted during an extensive offering... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Koun Ejô, Bodhisattva Way, Gratitude, Darkness and...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Entering the Samadhi of Buddha’s Radiance A talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community In the talk for the No Abode community, the focus is on the profound impact of the Buddha Flower Adornment Sutra (also known as the Avatamsaka Sutra) on the Zen tradition. This sutra, pivotal to the lineage taught by Dogen,... Flower Adornment Sutra, Avatamsaka Sutra, Katagiri Roshi, Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara Zen Mountain...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 2023 No Abode Hermitage
Continued Exploration of the Bodhisattva's Samadhi A talk given to the No Abode Community on September 9th, 2023. Begins with a brief overview of Books One and Two. In Book Three, The lecture focuses on the third book of the Buddha Flower Adornment Scripture, exploring themes around awakened presence, the myriad expressions of Samadhi (deep concentrated state), and the inclusiveness of the Bodhisattva'... Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Zazen, Priest, Evil, Posture...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 09 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Giving and Receiving Dharma in Samadhi A talk given to the No Abode Community on October 7th, 2023 The talk delves into the profound themes of samadhi and the interconnected experiences of bodhisattvas across myriad worlds within the purview of the Buddha’s influence. It explores how bodhisattvas, through the power... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 07 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Going Deeper into our Bodhisattva Samadhi A talk given to the No Abode Community on October 7th, 2023 The discusion elaborates on the practice of "Bodhisattva Samadhi" through regular sitting meditation, exploring its transformative potential by both daily routine and profound spiritual engagement. The practice... Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Jewel Mirror Samadhi,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 07 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Sitting in the Presence of Buddha A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community. The Dharma talk unfolds around the theme of the "Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the samadhi of the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, exploring the profound relationship between Bodhisattva practices, the vows taken, and... Lay Ordination, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Samantabhadra, Samadhi, Ceremony,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 04 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Sitting in the Presence of Buddha A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community. The talk focuses on the inherent presence within individuals, emphasizing that asking whether someone is "present" is meant to awaken them to their existing state of presence, rather than to make them present. This... Mindfulness, Birth-and-Death, Consciousness	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 04 2023 PM No Abode Hermitage
Embracing and Sustaining All Beings in the Midst of Climate Crisis A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community. The talk focuses on engaging with the concept of climate change from a spiritual perspective, emphasizing the Buddhist precept of embracing and sustaining all beings. The speaker discusses how facing difficult realities, like... *Enthusiasm, Peace, Patience*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 02 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Embracing and Sustaining All Beings in the Midst of Climate Crisis A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community on the bodhisattva precept of not killing . The discussion emphasizes the Bodhisattva Precept of not killing, illustrating its application through practical examples, such as dealing with rodents without killing. It explores the distinction between the precept of not... Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Evil	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 02 2023 No Abode Hermitage
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 6 Book 25 - Ten Dedications, p 628 Thomas Cleary translation The talk delves deeply into the dedication practices of great enlightening beings as presented in The Flower Adornment Sutra, specifically focusing on Book 25, Ten Dedications, p. 628, translated by Thomas Cleary. Emphasizing... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Vow, Wisdom, Enlightenment	Meiya Wender	2024 25f
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 7 Book 25 - Ten Dedications p 649 Thomas Cleary translation The talk explores the verses articulated by the enlightening being Diamond Banner in the "Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the behavior and attributes of enlightening beings. It discusses the concept of true thusness, the... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment	Meiya Wender	2024 25g
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 8 Book 25 - Ten Dedications p 665 Thomas Cleary translation The talk focuses on the teachings of the Flower Adornment Sutra, specifically Book 25, emphasizing the practices and virtues of enlightening beings. It discusses their dedication to benefiting all sentient beings, their deep... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment	Meiya Wender	2024 25h
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 26 part 1 Book 26 - The Ten Stages Thomas Cleary translation The talk provides a detailed examination of the stages of the enlightening beings as presented in Book 26 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," translated by Thomas Cleary. It addresses the Ten Stages, specifically focusing on the... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Vow, Desire, Enlightenment	Meiya Wender	2024 26a
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 26 part 2 Book 26 - The Ten Stages, p 721 Thomas Cleary translation This talk examines specific stages of spiritual enlightenment as described in "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly Book 26. The third stage focuses on purifying the mind and recognizing the impermanence and unreliability of... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Desire, Enlightenment	Meiya Wender	2024 26b
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 26 part 3 Book 26 - The Ten Stages, p 744 Thomas Cleary translation The primary focus of the talk is the detailed exploration of "Book 26 - The Ten Stages" from the Flower Adornment Sutra, specifically the sixth stage of enlightening beings, indicating the profound insights into non-origination... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Practice, Wisdom, Emptiness	Meiya Wender	2024 26c
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 26 part 4 Book 26 - The Ten Stages, p 764 Thomas Cleary translation The talk discusses the profound insights and stages described in Book 26, Part 4 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the eighth stage, "Immovability" (Acalā) and the advancement to the ninth stage, "Good Mind." It delves... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Liberation, Desire	Meiya Wender	2024 26d
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 26 part 5 Book 26 - The Ten Stages p 788 Thomas Cleary translation This talk explores the tenth stage of realization in The Flower Adornment Sutra, known as the "Cloud of Teaching" stage. The discourse elucidates the profound spiritual attainment where enlightening beings, after reaching the... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Liberation, Concentration, Nirvana	Meiya Wender	2024 26e
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 27 part 1 Book 27 - The Ten Concentrations Thomas Cleary translation The talk examines the teachings of "Book 27 - The Ten Concentrations" from the Flower Adornment Sutra, utilizing Thomas Cleary's translation. It details the immense spiritual powers and practices of enlightening beings,... *Concentration, Discrimination, Liberation*	Meiya Wender	2024 27a
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 28 Book 28 The Ten Superknowledges Thomas Cleary translation The talk focuses on Book 28 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," known as "The Ten Superknowledges." It explores the qualities and abilities of enlightening beings, particularly their superknowledge which allows them to perceive... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Concentration, Nirvana, Discrimination...	Meiya Wender	2024 28
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 29 Book 29 - The Ten Acceptances Thomas Cleary Translation The talk discusses "The Ten Acceptances" from Book 29 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the profound teaching of accepting various aspects of reality as reflections of enlightenment. It emphasizes concepts such as the... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Enlightenment, Practice	Meiya Wender	2024 29
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Books 30, 31 and 32 Book 30 - The Incalculable Book 31 - Life Span Book 32 - Dwelling Places of Enlightening Beings Thomas Cleary Translation The discussion delves into the Flower Adornment Sutra, specifically Books 30, 31, and 32, focusing on the theme of "The Incalculable" in Book 30 which explores the concept of incomprehensible numbers and metaphors for... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha	Meiya Wender	2024 30
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 37 - Part 1 Book 37 - Manifestation of Buddha, part 1 Thomas Cleary translation. The talk discusses the Flower Adornment Sutra, specifically focusing on Book 37 - Manifestation of Buddha, Part 1, using Thomas Cleary's translation. It explores the significant theme of how the Buddha’s radiance, emanating from... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Enlightenment, Practice	Meiya Wender	2024 37-1
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 37 - Part 2 Book 37 - Manifestation of Buddha - part 2 Thomas Cleary translation. The talk explores the profound teachings of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly focusing on Book 37, detailing the attributes and characteristics of the mind and knowledge of the Buddha. It emphasizes the Buddha's infinite... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Nirvana, Enlightenment	Meiya Wender	2024 37-2
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 35 Book 35 - Qualities of Buddha’s Embellishments and Lights Thomas Cleary Translation The talk delves into Book 35 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, focusing on the transformative power of spiritual luminosity and embellishments as described in the text. It illustrates how the enlightened being Vairocana emanates... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Concentration, Complete Perfect Enlightenment...	Meiya Wender	2024 35
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 33 Book 33 - Inconceivable Qualities of Buddhas Thomas Cleary translation The talk focuses on the "Inconceivable Qualities of Buddhas" as portrayed in Book 33 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, translated by Thomas Cleary. It explores the ten omnipresent phenomena of Buddhahood that encompass boundless... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Work, Enlightenment	Meiya Wender	2024 33
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 34 Book 34 - Ocean of Physical Marks of Ten Bodies of Buddha Thomas Cleary translation The talk delves into "The Ocean of Physical Marks of the Ten Bodies of Buddha" from "The Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on the 97 distinct marks of Buddha, each symbolizing a unique aspect of enlightenment. The discussion... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Buddha, Enlightenment	Meiya Wender	2024 34
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 36 Book 36 Practice of Universal GoodThomas Cleary translation The talk focuses on "Book 36: The Practice of Universal Good" from the Flower Adornment Sutra, emphasizing the teachings of the enlightening being Universal Good. It underscores the obstacles created by anger among enlightening... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Obstacles, Buddha, Practice	Meiya Wender	2024 36
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 27 part 2 Book 27 - The Ten Concentrations p 837 Thomas Cleary translation This talk expounds the practices and states attained by great enlightening beings, as described in Book 27 of The Flower Adornment Sutra. The main focus is on the "Concentration of Freedom in the Elemental Cosmos," emphasizing... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra,	Meiya Wender	2024 27b
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 3 Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 3 Thomas Cleary translation p569 The talk covers the third part of "Ten Dedications" from Book 25 of the Flower Adornment Sutra, based on Thomas Cleary's translation. It discusses how great enlightening beings dedicate the "roots of goodness" through various... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Consciousness, Peace, Generosity	Meiya Wender	2024 25c
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 4 Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 4 Thomas Cleary translation p585 The talk discusses the selfless actions and dedications of great enlightening beings as illustrated in "The Flower Adornment Sutra," particularly emphasizing the ten dedications described in Book 25, Part 4. These beings open... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Peace, Attachment, Evil	Meiya Wender	2024 25d
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 25 part 5 Book 25 - Ten Dedications - Part 5 Thomas Cleary translation p606 The talk explores the practice of dedication among enlightening beings within the context of the "Ten Dedications" as presented in the "Flower Adornment Sutra" (Avatamsaka Sutra). It emphasizes the selfless acts of great... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Attachment, Concentration, Peace	Meiya Wender	2024 25e
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 24 Book 24 - Eulogies in the Tushita Palace Thomas Cleary translation. The talk explores Book 24 of "The Flower Adornment Sutra," focusing on "Eulogies in the Tushita Palace," as translated by Thomas Cleary. It details various enlightening beings from different worlds gathered by the spiritual force... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Doubt, Discrimination, Freedom	Meiya Wender	2024 24
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Chapter 11 Chapter 11 - Pure Conduct Bhikshu Dharmamitra translation. The talk focuses on Chapter 11, "Pure Conduct," from the Flower Adornment Sutra as translated by Bhikshu Dharmamitra. It involves a dialogue between Foremost Wisdom Bodhisattva and Manjushri Bodhisattva on how a Bodhisattva can... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Karma, Evil, Concentration	Meiya Wender	2024 11-dharmamitra
Reading The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 1 part 1 Book 1 - The Wonderful Adornments of the Leaders of the Worlds - Part 1 Thomas Cleary Translation. The talk provides a detailed examination of "The Flower Adornment Sutra, Book 1: The Wonderful Adornments of the Leaders of the Worlds," focusing on the elaborate descriptions of Buddhas and enlightening beings, their... Meiya Reading Flower Adornment Sutra, Freedom, Peace, Happiness	Meiya Wender	2024 1a

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