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Imperfect Paths to Spiritual Simplicity Serial: SF-00005 The talk explores the challenges and paradoxes in Buddhist practice, emphasizing the contrast between Buddhism’s ideal simplicity and the inherent imperfections of life. It discusses the balance of seeking better spiritual... *Gratitude, Religion, Doubt, Balance, Suzuki Roshi, Nirvana, Enemies, Attachment, Evil, Vow...*	David Chadwick	Jul 11 1987
Zen Harmony: Meditation, Music, Mantra Serial: SF-00031 The talk discusses the practice of seated meditation (shikantaza) and its relationship with music and chanting in Zen traditions. The emphasis is on "just sitting" with no specific goals, akin to experiencing music moment-to-... *Mantra, Buddha Nature, Lotus Sutra, Posture, Chanting, Zazen, Soto Zen, Bell, Bowing...*	Ananda Dalenberg	May 03 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Inherent Enlightenment: Embracing Wholeness Serial: SF-01428A The talk focuses on the celebration of Buddha's birth and its symbolism, emphasizing the understanding of enlightenment as an inherent quality available to all individuals. It contrasts historical and personal interpretations of... *Buddha's Birthday, Enlightenment, Buddhism*		Apr 05 1987
Finding Nourishment in Stillness Serial: EB-00058 The talk explores the importance of sitting quietly in meditation to experience life's impermanence and vulnerability, advocating for a mindful awareness of self and surroundings to find nourishment in the simplicity of... *Impermanence, Death*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 15 1987
Zen's Mystical Whisper: Beyond Words Serial: RA-01810A 'Rinzai "slap and shout" as intimacy; transmission authenticity; eloquent and controversial' The talk explores the role of the "slap and shout" method in Rinzai Zen as a form of intimate and direct communication, as evident in the interactions between Rinzai and his teacher Obaku. The discourse examines the... *Rinzai, Transmission, Time*	Maurine Stewart	Jan 25 1987
Introductory Lecture Serial: SF-00119 The talk focuses on the concept of "realization" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of being present and fully conscious in daily activities such as breathing, eating, and interacting with others. By connecting deeply... *Realization, Freedom, Mindfulness, Peace, Daily Life, Happiness, Silence*	Thich Nhat Hanh	1987
Heart Sutra Commentary Serial: SF-00120 - *Emptiness, Birth-and-Death, Heart Sutra, Observe, Impermanence, Four Foundations of...*	Thich Nhat Hanh	1987 1
The Bodhisattva Archetype Serial: SF-00002 Sunday Lecture The lecture focuses on the Bodhisattva archetype, exploring the roles of wisdom and compassion, embodied by Manjushri and Avalokiteshvara, respectively. The discussion compares these two approaches to enlightenment and social... *Perfect Wisdom, Nirvana, Priest, Avalokitesvara, Vow, Manjushri, Daily Life, Passions, Non-...*	Wendy Johnson	Aug 03 1986 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Paths to Unified Insight Serial: KR-00166 The talk examines the concept of enlightenment in Zen practice, comparing it to the varying experiences of individuals and referencing philosophical ideas, particularly through the use of allegorical stories and Zen teachings.... *Commitment, Compassion, Concentration, Dragons, Meditation, Monastic Practice, Realization...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 08 1985
Zazen: The Essence of Non-Dualism Serial: KR-00165 The talk emphasizes the practice and essence of Zazen as the manifestation of Buddha, integrating both Dharma and person in a non-dualistic manner. It highlights Dogen Zenji's views on Zazen and wisdom, asserting that true... *Compassion, Consciousness, Culture, Dharma Transmission, Dragons, Meditation, Oneness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 08 1985
Awakening in Mountains and Rivers Serial: KR-00163 The talk explores Dogen Zenji's understanding of "knowing" beyond perception, emphasizing a subtle, non-dual awareness that manifests in every form, like mountains and rivers. The discussion distinguishes between three conceptual... *Emotions, Intention, Posture, Consciousness, Ego, Passions, Oneness, Discrimination,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1985
Beyond Fences: Embracing Zen Unity Serial: KR-00164 The talk primarily concerns the nature of expectation and its reflection in the "sea world," emphasizing the need to recognize and pass through these reflections without becoming attached. The discussion explores how expectations... *Bowing, Don't Know Mind, Dragons, Gratitude, Letting Go, Offering, Oneness, Separation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1985
Beyond Knowing: Zen's Experiential Wisdom Serial: KR-00169 The talk explores Zen's perspective on knowing and enlightenment, emphasizing that true knowing is beyond perception and recognition. This approach suggests a form of wisdom that is independent and not bound by universal... *Consciousness, Ego, Buddha Nature, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Delusion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
Zen Wisdom Through Living Experience Serial: KR-00167 The talk explores the complex interplay between Zen practice and understanding concepts such as compassion, resistance, and wisdom as articulated by Dogen. The discussion emphasizes the importance of the non-dualistic approach... *Attachment, Compassion, Consciousness, Don't Know Mind, Evil, Happiness, New Year, Pain,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
Mindful Path to Infinite Truths Serial: KR-00168 The talk examines the concept of the "infinite mind" as described in the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the necessity of opening oneself to all experiences, both mundane and grand, to understand the truth beyond form. The discussion... *Concentration, Compassion, Lay, Soto Zen, Mindfulness, Don't Know Mind, Commitment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 14 1985
Silent Awareness: Path to True Nature Serial: EB-00057 The talk delves into the concept of silent awareness as an authentic state of being, contrasting Western critical attitudes with Eastern intuitive silence, influenced by encounters with figures like Rabindranath Tagore and Ramana... *Ego, Silence, Intuition, Buddha Nature, Death*	Edward Espe Brown	Sep 28 1983
Practice Life Serial: SF-00102 Talk given at Berkeley per introduction. The talk focuses on the importance of engaging fully with life as it is, without wishful thinking, and emphasizes accepting both joy and suffering as natural parts of life. The discussion describes the practice of Zazen as a... *Buddha Nature, Suzuki Roshi, Posture, Priest, Anger, Daily Life, Teacher-and-Student, Dharma...*	Joko Beck	Aug 07 1983
The First Grave Precept Serial: SF-00026 Not Killing The talk explores the First Grave Precept of Buddhism, "not killing," comparing it to the Ten Commandments and examining its implications beyond literal interpretations to include compassionate and essential elements. Emphasis is... *Precepts, Peace, Time*	Robert Aitken Roshi	Aug 04 1983 2 of 3
The Second Grave Precept Serial: SF-00027 Not taking what is not given. The talk explores the second grave precept of not stealing, emphasizing its multifaceted dimensions, including the theft of time and the impact of expectation on practice. Personal anecdotes demonstrate the moral challenges... *Buddha Nature, Realization, Precepts, Ego, Ceremony, Peace, Samadhi, Attachment, Silence...*	Robert Aitken Roshi	Aug 04 1983 3 of 3
The Nature of the Precepts Serial: SF-00025 The discourse focuses on the nature and purpose of the Bodhisattva precepts within Zen Buddhism, particularly the sixteen precepts in the Harada-Yasutani lineage of Soto Zen. The talk examines the philosophical underpinnings of... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Mahayana, Realization, Lay, Sangha, Bodhidharma, Emptiness,...*	Robert Aitken Roshi	Aug 03 1983 1
Unifying Paths: The Lotus Sutra Journey Serial: KR-00162 The discussion focuses on the Lotus Sutra within the context of Mahayana Buddhism's development, emphasizing its significance as a foundational text offering a new understanding that unified various Buddhist teachings. It... *Lotus Sutra, Happiness, Subject-and-Object, Discrimination, Politics, Offering, Mahayana,...*	Katagiri Roshi	May 28 1982
Joyful Embrace of Zen Wisdom Serial: KR-00161 The talk focuses on the concept of "joyful acceptance" in the context of Zen Buddhism, specifically as explained in Chapter 18 of the Avasantika Sutra. This concept, represented by the Sanskrit term "anmodana," emphasizes the... *Liberation, Lotus Sutra, Consciousness, Soto Zen, Community, Compassion, Realization,...*	Katagiri Roshi	May 24 1982
Eternal Wisdom in Impermanent Reality Serial: KR-00160 The talk explores the teachings of Chapter 16 in which the eternal nature of the Buddha and the vastness of the world are emphasized. The speaker addresses how Buddha Shakyamuni conveyed wisdom across countless lifetimes and... *Impermanence, Nirvana, Birth-and-Death, difficulty, Buddha Mind, Emotions, Buddha Nature,...*	Katagiri Roshi	May 07 1982
Eternal Depths of Bodhisattva Practice Serial: KR-00159 The talk analyzes Chapter 15 of a Buddhist text, focusing on the imagery of Bodhisattvas emerging from the earth in response to Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings. Key themes include the eternal nature of time within Buddhist... *Silence, Lotus Sutra, Hindrances, Instruction, Posture, Lay, Ceremony, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	May 03 1982
Emergence of Timeless Buddhahood Serial: KR-00158 The talk delves into the "Spring Up Out of the Earth" narrative from the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the profound symbolism behind the emergence of Bodhisattva Mahasattvas from the earth and the assembly at the stupa, representing... *Lotus Sutra, Culture, Religion, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 30 1982
Gem of Wisdom in Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00156 The talk focuses on the parable of the gem in the topknot, illustrating the profound teachings within the Lotus Sutra and its significance in spiritual practice. It discusses the Holy Wheel Rolling King, a metaphor for worldly... *Practice, Evil, Perfect Wisdom*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 26 1982
Transcendence Through Ignorance and Abandonment Serial: KR-00157 The talk delves into the concepts of ignorance and abandonment within Buddhist philosophy. The discussion explores the nature of ignorance as ingrained from past lives and how it influences one's present state. Abandonment is... *Evil, Discrimination*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 26 1982
Embracing Bodhisattva Challenges with Compassion Serial: KR-00155 This talk explores Chapter Fourteen of the Lotus Sutra, particularly focusing on the teachings for Bodhisattvas on enduring the challenges of teaching in the "evil age." Emphasis is placed on the peaceful practice of the body,... *Lotus Sutra, Intimacy, Compassion, difficulty, Evil, Discrimination, Offering, Causation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 23 1982
Eternal Guardians of the Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00154 The talk delves into a detailed analysis of Chapter 13 of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the commitment of Medicine King Bodhisattva and Great Eloquence Bodhisattva to preserve and propagate the Sutra in future adverse times. It... Building, Community, Evil, Lotus Sutra, Offering, Repentance, Transmission, Vow...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 16 1982
Transformative Enlightenment and Equality Serial: KR-00153 The talk centers on Chapter 12 of the Lotus Sutra, specifically discussing the future prediction of Devadatta and a woman (Dragon's Daughter) becoming Buddhas, concepts explored in the Chinese version but absent from the English... *Repentance, Dragons, Lotus Sutra, Offering, Compassion, Hindrances, Don't Know Mind,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 12 1982
Enlightenment Paths: Bridging Complexity and Unity Serial: KR-00152 The talk evaluates the concepts of "six difficulties and nine easy practices" in the Rola Sutra and the inherent challenges in achieving true enlightenment, as juxtaposed with Dogen's perspective in "Gakudo Yojinshu." The... *Lotus Sutra, Evil, Mahayana, Buddha Nature, Sangha, Culture, Lay, difficulty*...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 09 1982
Cosmic Unity in the Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00151 The talk focuses on the unfolding of the Lotus Sutra's "Chapter 11: Beholding the Precious Stupa," emphasizing the dramatic depiction of the Buddha's teachings. It analyzes the symbolic significance of the two places (earth and... *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Zazen*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 05 1982
Enlightenment Through The Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00150 This talk provides an in-depth exploration of the transformative potential and profound spiritual implications outlined in chapters 10 through 22 of the Lotus Sutra, particularly focusing on the dynamic and inclusive promise of... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Lotus Sutra*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 02 1982
Enlightenment: Personal Realization, Communal Validation Serial: KR-00149 The talk discusses the predictions of Ananda and Rafa's future Buddhahood, highlighting their close relationships with Buddha Shakyamuni. The focus is on the significance of Buddha's predictions, referred to as Dharma... *Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Compassion, Culture, Dharma Transmission, difficulty, Lotus Sutra...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 19 1982
Eternal Light and Timeless Liberation Serial: KR-00148 The talk primarily delves into the concept of "universal light" and how all beings inherently possess it, embodying the original nature of existence. The discussion expands on the distinction between enlightenment and nirvana,... *Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind, Perfect Wisdom, Nirvana, Liberation, Compassion, Impermanence,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 12 1982
Predictive Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: KR-00147 The talk analyzes the concept of "prediction" in Buddhism, illustrating the role of Buddha in predicting the fate of disciples both before and after death. It delves into the differing perspectives on prediction within Indian... *Buddha Nature, Compassion, Suffering, Meditation, Evil, Funeral, Precepts, Silence,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 08 1982
Journey to the Magic City Within Serial: KR-00146 The talk explores the parable of the magic city from a Zen Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the notion of the "one Buddha vehicle," which posits that all sentient beings inherently possess Buddhahood. It illustrates this... *Causation, Impermanence, Consciousness, Compassion, Evil, Politics, Separation, Observe,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 01 1982
Pure Effort In Everyday Busy Life Serial: BZ-00020 Saturday Lecture The talk, titled "Pure Effort In Everyday Busy Life," explores the concept of perfect effort in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining pure effort in daily activities despite life's distractions and challenges.... Posture, New Year Celebration, Don't Know Mind, Practice Period, Concentration, Tassajara...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jan 02 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Shaping Destiny Through Intentional Action Serial: SF-10116 Talk by Unclear on 1982-MM-DD The talk examines the nature of the precepts in Buddhism, focusing on the distinction between the spirit and the letter of these guidelines, and their relation to karma—the intentional actions of body, speech, and mind that shape... *Karma, Buddha, Buddhism*	Unclear	1982
Intentional Pathways: Karma and Precepts Serial: SF-10108 Talk by The Spirit And Letter Of The Precepts Lew Richmond Yt on 1982-MM-DD The talk explores the theme of the spirit versus the letter of the Buddhist precepts, emphasizing their gradual emergence to address situational needs as the early community formed. It highlights the distinctiveness of Buddhist... *Karma, Buddha, Buddhism*	Chikudo Lew Richmond	1982
The Human Encounter with Death Serial: SF-00114 The talk explores experiences with death and dying, emphasizing work conducted at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center involving LSD as an adjunct to psychotherapy for terminally ill patients. The speaker reflects on the... *Conversation, Intimacy, Letting Go, Death-and-Dying, Beginners, Enthusiasm, Faith, Emotions,...*	Dr Joan Halifax	Oct 11 1981 1 and 2 of 3 City Center
Poetry, Love, and Spiritual Rebellion Serial: SF-00104 This talk explores the intersection of personal experiences, particularly sexual orientation, with poetry, art, and spirituality. The integration of intimate relationships and artistic expression, notably inspired by experiences... *Emptiness, Conversation, Addiction, Commitment, Balance, Chanting, Ordinary Mind, Lay,...*	Allen Ginsberg	Sep 28 1981
Application of the Practice - Feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha Serial: SF-00098 This talk explores the integration of feminism and Zen Buddhism, primarily within the context of the Diamond Sangha, focusing on gender dynamics and ritual practices. Emphasis is placed on reevaluating the use of traditional... Ceremony, Lotus Sutra, Silence, Anger, Passions, Offering, Balance, Doubt, Peace...	Susan Murcott	Aug 14 1981 3
Application of the Practice - Feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha Serial: SF-00099 The talk examines the integration of feminism and Buddhism within the Diamond Sangha, highlighting efforts to reconcile feminist perspectives with traditional Zen practices. It discusses the challenges of embodying Zen teachings... *Emptiness, Liberation, Heart Sutra, Vow, Sangha, Lay, Lineage, Enemies*	Susan Murcott	Aug 14 1981 2
Application of the Practice - Feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha Serial: SF-00100 The talk examines the integration of feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha, focusing on how feminist perspectives have been introduced into Zen practice. Issues such as the gender-neutral adaptation of sutras, redefining... *Emptiness, Realization, Heart Sutra, Monastic Practice, Sangha, Lay, Separation, Lineage...*	Susan Murcott	Aug 14 1981 1
Dining Room class Serial: SF-00133 The talk focuses on elucidating the mainstream Christian tradition by examining the central theological concept that "God speaks," positioning this within a comparative framework with Buddhist teachings. It introduces three... *Silence, Current Events, Religion, Monastic Practice, Faith, Sanctuary, Fox, Patience, Balance...*	Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jun 14 1981 1 Tassajara
The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom Serial: SF-00007B Reading of Dr Edward Conze's translation - this is after 00007A and separate from it. The talk conducts a detailed reading and analysis of Dr. Edward Conze’s translation of "The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom," specifically from the section titled "The Great Enlightenment," highlighting the unceasing and boundary-... *Perfect Wisdom, Concentration, Karma, Anger, Evil*	Unknown Speaker	Apr 25 1980
Embrace Reality Through Simple Breath Serial: KR-00145 The talk focuses on the importance of maintaining genuine mindfulness in daily practice, emphasizing the simplicity of focusing on the breath without distraction. It argues that overcomplicating this focus by labeling or... *Breath, Concentration*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 21 1979
Everyday Zazen: Mindful Living Art Serial: KR-00144 This talk explores the practice of zazen, emphasizing its integration into daily life as an essential art, akin to regular daily clothing rather than formal wear. The speaker stresses the importance of fundamental practices for... *Beginners, Breath, Causation, Compassion, confusion, Discrimination, Hate, Meditation, Posture...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 21 1979
Shikantaza: The Art of Just Sitting Serial: KR-00143 The talk emphasizes the practice of "Shikantaza" (just sitting) as articulated by Dogen Zenji, highlighting the importance of engaging in Zen practice without clinging to concepts or goals such as enlightenment. The speaker... *Buddha Mind, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Anger, Emotions*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 19 1979

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