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Embodied Zen: Mindful Living Practice Serial: SF-01444 The talk explores how embodying Zen in everyday life is about being fully present and maintaining mindfulness, particularly through the practice of just sitting, or "zazen," and serving others mindfully. It emphasizes the... *Effort*
Being-Time: Uniting Self and Moment Serial: SF-01409A The discussion centers on the concept of "Being-Time" (Uji) as introduced by Dogen, emphasizing the indivisibility and simultaneity of time and being. It explores how koans, often perceived as historical stories, should... *Doubt, Emptiness, Koan*
Zen Living: Presence in Every Moment Serial: EB-00068 The talk explores the Zen practice of mindfulness in everyday activities, using personal anecdotes to illustrate the significance of being fully present in each moment, such as when cooking or meditating. This approach is... *Hui-neng, Manjushri, Transmission, Vimalakirti*	Edward Espe Brown
On Kechimyaku, Inka and Robes Serial: SF-00028 Interviewed by Kazuaki Tanahashi; brief history of studies in Rinzai dojo; nature of being a roshi. The talk explores the rigorous training and life journey of an individual within the Rinzai Zen tradition, delving into personal experiences, philosophical reflections, and historical accounts of the Zen practice. Central themes... *Hate, Dana Paramita, Happiness, Doubt*	Nakamura Jitsudo-Roshi	Jan 09 1977
Lotus Sūtra No. I-3 Serial: SR-00117 February 1968Zen Mountain Center The talk examines a segment of the "Lotus Sūtra," focusing on a dialogue between Manjusri and Maitreya addressing the grand discourse and its deeper meanings. It discusses Manjusri's role in conveying the teaching of the law... Lotus Sutra, Wisdom, Dana Paramita, Perfect Wisdom, Precepts, Patience, Death...	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 1968 Series 1, Talk 3 Tassajara
Awakening Through Non-Dual Identity Serial: SF-01885 Q&A The talk explores an experience of non-duality, described as the realization of identity with what was previously perceived as the "other," specifically in the context of a confrontation with a riot squad. This experience led to... *Suzuki Roshi, Delusion, Impermanence, Separation, Mill Valley, Tassajara*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 11 Unknown
Endless Practice, True Self Discovery Serial: KR-00229 The talk focuses on the quest for understanding one's true nature through Zen practice and the futility of traditional achievements or external recognitions in realizing that understanding. It emphasizes the teachings of Dogen... *Lotus Sutra*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 13
Mastery in Letting Go Serial: KR-00233 The talk centers on the concept of "finishing touches" in Zen practice, emphasizing that true mastery involves letting go of conscious control over actions and accepting the natural order or "Absolute" state of existence where... *Composure*	Katagiri Roshi	Jun 07
Kesa: Threads of Spiritual Liberation Serial: KR-00301 The talk explores the concept of "kesa," a Buddhist ceremonial robe, delving into its significance and symbolism as described in Buddhist texts. The discussion covers the translation and interpretation challenges of kesa,... *Chanting, Delusion, Emotions, Four Noble Truths, Liberation, Nirvana*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 27
Ego's Dance in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00305 The talk examines the practice of making the Rakusu and chanting in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of engaging in these activities without seeking outcomes, as doing so transforms life into a 'magic' or a mere game. The... *Ego, Monastic Practice, Delusion*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 20
Mind Unbound: Zen's Path to Clarity Serial: SF-01416 This talk delves into the exploration of enlightenment and the nature of mind through reflections on key Zen stanzas. Central to the discussion is the recounting of a historical episode involving stanzas attributed to Shen Shu... *Buddha Nature, Enlightenment, Buddha Mind*		Jul 18
Internal Awakening Through Repentance Serial: SF-01419 The talk focuses on the transformative nature of Buddhist repentance as outlined in various versions of the "Platform Sutra," emphasizing initiation ceremonies, the intrinsic nature of the Three Bodies of the Buddha, and the... *Buddha*		Aug 15
Genuine Path: Zen's Natural Recognition Serial: SF-01370A The talk explores the nuanced process of Dharma transmission within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its significance and the rigorous stages involved. The speaker discusses the rarity and depth of genuine Dharma transmission,... *Dharma Transmission, Transmission*		Feb 18
Embodied Stillness in Zen Practice Serial: SF-12239 The talk explores the practice of seated meditation in Zen, centering on the physicality of sitting, the body's alignment, and the experience of stillness. It emphasizes the importance of understanding individual bodily needs... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 26 City Center
Embrace Stillness for True Mindfulness Serial: SF-12260 The talk emphasizes the importance of fully embracing stillness during zazen by putting aside all mundane responsibilities to access deeper levels of meditation and self-awareness. The speaker references teachings from Tiantai... Shikantaza, Zhiyi, Sojun Mel Weitsman, Zazen, Big Mind	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Aug 21 City Center
Offering the Moment: Zen Presence Serial: SF-12287 The talk explores the concept of making offerings within the Zen practice as a fundamental human need, examining how offering oneself—the body, actions, and presence—in everyday activities transcends the tangible outcomes. It... *Dogen*	Meiya Wender	Jul 31 City Center
Zen Precepts: The Essence of Being Serial: SF-12365 The main thesis of the talk centers on the non-duality of Zen and precepts, exploring the idea that precepts are not merely moral codes to follow but are intrinsic to the reality of existence, embodying a practice of Zen itself.... *Precepts, Ceremony, Dogen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 25 City Center
Myth and Tradition in Zen Texts Serial: SF-01417 The talk discusses the significance and various versions of the Platform Sutra, highlighting its unique position as a "sutra" originating from China rather than India. The Platform Sutra's canonical status is attributed to its... *Hui-neng, Platform Sutra, Ordination*		Jul 11

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