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Dreaming Beyond Desire: Embracing ZazenSerial: KR-00020 This talk discusses the nature of human suffering as primarily stemming from greed and desire, as highlighted in the Lotus Sutra. It explores the concept of life as a dream and the non-attachment to decisions and precepts as... Precepts, Concentration, Delusion, Samadhi, Lotus Sutra, Causation, Nirvana |
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Gratitude and Connection in ZenSerial: KR-00298 The discussion centers around expressing gratitude and the importance of maintaining connections within the Zen community. It explores the logistical and personal considerations for facilitating visits, teachings, and potential... Gratitude, Lay Practice, New Year, Practice Period, Tassajara |
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Timeless Stillness: Unity in SpiritSerial: RA-01814 This talk emphasizes the concept of "timeless stillness" in spiritual practice, exploring the intersection of busy and quiet aspects of existence, symbolized by the "two moons," and its implications for understanding life and... |
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Zazen: Resonating Beyond ThoughtSerial: SF-04343 The discussion focuses on Zazen, portraying it as an integral practice that transcends ordinary judgment and connects practitioners to a broader, interconnected existence with all beings. The practice is framed as a communal... Uchiyama, Tassajara |
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Embracing Change with Compassionate WisdomSerial: SF-07284 The talk addresses the challenges of embracing impermanence and practicing Dharma amidst personal transitions and global unrest. It emphasizes that awareness and acknowledgment of emotions pave the way toward a more liberated... |
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Navigating Emotions Through Zen's LensSerial: SF-07286 Talk by Zendo on YYYY-MM-DD
This talk centers on the themes of grief, gratitude, righteous anger, and the practice of non-attachment, particularly in the context of personal experiences with birth and death. A key focus is on the teachings of Ehei Dogen,... |
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Green Gulch: Seeds of Zen HarmonySerial: SF-10098 Talk by History Parts And Wendy Johnson at Green Gulch Farm on YYYY-MM-DD
The talk discusses the establishment and development of Green Gulch Farm within the Zen Center, tracing its history from its acquisition and development under the influence of figures like Alan Chadwick and Harry Roberts, to its... Community |
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Embodied Zen: Mindful Living PracticeSerial: 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 |
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Being-Time: Uniting Self and MomentSerial: 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 |
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