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Shakyamuni's Enlightenment as a Guide to Practice Serial: SF-00075 Saturday Lecture The talk explores Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment as a model for Zen practice, highlighting the tension between personal independence and traditional expectations in spiritual practice. It emphasizes the importance of embracing... *Fasting, Hate, Chanting, Concentration, Delusion, Vow, confusion, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 24 1993
Interconnected Stillness: Zen Beyond Sentience Serial: SF-01531 The talk delves into the teachings of Tozan Yokai, a pivotal figure in the Soto Zen lineage, discussing his emphasis on the concept of the "non-sentient" preaching the Dharma. Through various dialogues and anecdotes, the talk... *Big Mind, Tozan, Attachment*		Apr 07 1993
Beyond Words: Master Shichen's Zen Journey Serial: SF-01530 The talk focuses on the teachings and life of Master Shito Shichen and the significance of the Hosu in Zen practice. A central account is the encounter between Shichen and Ching Yuan, illustrating the theme of direct realization... *Meditation, Enlightenment, Zazen*		Mar 31 1993
Awakening Through Zen's Living Connection Serial: EB-00113 The discussion delves into the importance of self-awareness, mindfulness, and interconnectedness within Zen practice, illustrated by stories from Zen history and personal anecdotes. It emphasizes the Zen principle that... *Precepts, Thich Nhat Hanh, Heart Sutra, Bell, Buddha Nature*	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 10 1993
Communal Path to Enlightenment Jewel Serial: SF-01528 The talk explores the teachings of Nagarjuna, his interactions with Kapimala and the Naga kings, and the metaphysical inquiry into the nature of the "ultimate jewel" as an embodiment of enlightenment, transcending dualities... *Emptiness, Buddha Nature, Zazen*		Mar 10 1993
Awakening Through Zen's Hidden Powers Serial: SF-01527 The talk critically examines the case of Kapimala, illustrating the relationship between form and emptiness and the concept of Buddha nature through historical narratives and Zen teachings. The speaker explores how supernatural... *Buddha Nature, Emptiness, Buddhism*		Mar 03 1993
Women in Japanese Soto Zen Serial: SF-00097 Author reading from her book on the subject. The talk centers on the history and role of women in Japanese Soto Zen Buddhism, challenging the prevalent androcentric narrative by highlighting significant female figures and contributions. It provides an in-depth examination... *Emptiness, Monastic Practice, Ceremony, Ordination, Religion, Soto Zen, Lay*	Paula Arai	Nov 25 1992
Living Mindfully Beyond Emotions Serial: EB-00112 The talk explores the experience of Zen practice at Tassajara as a continuous exercise in mindfulness and putting life's challenges into perspective. Through personal anecdotes, it illustrates how emotions can be observed without... *Emotions, Buddha Nature, Sanctuary, Equanimity, Desire*	Edward Espe Brown	Sep 20 1992
Mindfulness: Embracing Imperfection with Compassion Serial: EB-00111 This talk explores the idea of balancing the acceptance of the present moment, as taught by Suzuki Roshi's saying "everything is perfect just as it is," with the recognition for improvement. It discusses how constantly striving... *Big Mind, Tozan, Precepts, Evil, Lay*	Edward Espe Brown	May 24 1992
Resilience Through Zen and Heartache Serial: EB-00109 The talk explores the concept of emotional and spiritual resilience through personal anecdotes and reflections on practice. It discusses the paradox of heartache and fulfillment in relationships, drawing on insights from Zen... *Daily Life, Buddha Mind, Intention, Commitment, Community*	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 29 1992
Heartaches to Healing: Embrace Imperfection Serial: EB-00110 The talk explores the intersection between vulnerability and personal growth, particularly the idea that difficult experiences, like heartache, can foster a deeper understanding of one's own heart and compassion. The discussion... *Daily Life, Buddha Mind, Intention, Commitment, Community*	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 29 1992
Hokyo Zammai Class Serial: SF-00047 The talk focuses on the interpretation and significance of the "Hokyo Zammai" with a detailed exploration of the "Five Ranks," an essential part of this Zen text. The speaker discusses Hakuin's commentaries, the degeneration and... *Five Ranks, Emptiness, Sixth Patriarch, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Buddha Nature, Evil, Darkness-and-...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 19 1992 2
Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing True Enlightenment Serial: EB-00107 The talk addresses the theme of embracing imperfection in the pursuit of enlightenment, challenging traditional notions by emphasizing the acceptance of one's fundamental nature without seeking a definitive state of enlightenment... *Offering, Bodhidharma, Freedom, Realization, Vimalakirti*	Edward Espe Brown	Jan 26 1992
Awakening in Everyday Awareness Serial: EB-00108 The talk examines the concept of enlightenment in Buddhist practice, particularly within the context of Zen philosophy, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting the futility of seeking an identifiable state of... *Offering, Bodhidharma, Freedom, Realization, Vimalakirti*	Edward Espe Brown	Jan 26 1992
Zen: Emptiness in Discourse Serial: SF-01464 The transcript does not contain any substantial discussion on Zen philosophy, teachings, or texts. It lacks meaningful content that would provide insight or benefit to the study of Zen. There are no references to specific...		Jan 11 1992
Transforming Hindrances Through Mindful Insight Serial: EB-00106 The talk explores the transformation of greed, hate, and delusion into deeper understandings of ignorance within the framework of Buddhist teachings, emphasizing how perceived objects in consciousness influence emotional states.... *Anger, Desire, Hindrances*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 03 1991
Unveiling Zen Through Calligraphy Serial: SF-01459 The talk discusses the art of Zen calligraphy through the works of Hodo Tabase Sensei, emphasizing how calligraphy reflects Zen principles and the merging of artistic expression with spiritual understanding. The speaker outlines... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, Priest*		Nov 09 1991
Cultivating Community Through Zazen Practice Serial: SF-00093 The discussion emphasizes the practice of Zazen and the importance of taking refuge in the Sangha, exploring the three treasures of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It examines the role of a Sangha as a supportive community... Gratitude, Suzuki Roshi, Ceremony, Peace, Zazen, Vow, Letting Go, Anger, Sangha...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Oct 19 1991
Cultivating Zen: From Tradition to Community Serial: SF-01458 The talk focuses on two main subjects: the Tokubetsu Sesshin and the speaker's role as Abbot. The Tokubetsu Sesshin at Tassajara symbolizes a rare exchange between Japanese Soto Zen representatives and Western practitioners,... *Practice Period, Japan, Suzuki Roshi*		Sep 25 1991
Saturday Lecture Serial: SF-02762 The talk emphasizes the importance of the practice of Zazen as a pathway to realizing one's true enlightened nature, as articulated through Dogen Zenji's "Fukan Zazengi." The discussion highlights how human tendencies toward... *Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, confusion, Precepts, Monastic Practice, Ceremony, Transmission...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 21 1991 Unknown
Embracing Zen Through Community Serial: SF-00092 The talk emphasizes the importance of collective practice in Zen meditation to stabilize and respond to life's unpredictability through Zazen, underscoring the shared experience rather than the individuality of meditative... Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Intimacy, Posture, Ceremony, Composure, Zazen, Emotions...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 18 1991
Fear Serial: SF-00081 The talk explores the concept of fear in Zen practice, critiquing the common tendency to conflate religious doctrines with personal beliefs. It emphasizes the courage required to engage deeply with one's own fear and discomfort... *Emptiness, Commitment, Mindfulness, Patience, Anger, Right Speech, Emotions, Don't Know...*	Ane Pema Chödrön	Aug 05 1991 City Center
Embracing Infinity in the Present Serial: EB-00105 The talk explores the intersection of Zen teachings with personal experiences, emphasizing the notion of "resting in the immediate as though it were infinity," a theme inspired by Donald C. Babcock's poem "The Little Duck." The... *Realization, Avalokitesvara, Blue Cliff Record, Posture, Thich Nhat Hanh*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 25 1991
Everyday Enlightenment in Ordinary Life Serial: EB-00104 The talk emphasizes the concept that enlightenment, often referred to as the "summit of the Mystic Peak," is not an external achievement but an acceptance of one's current life circumstances. It discusses the importance of loving... *Ordinary Mind, Hindrances, Peace, Instruction, Gratitude*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 24 1991
Inner Joy: The Path to Peace Serial: EB-00103 The talk explores the concept of happiness, emphasizing that true happiness stems from one's state of mind and heart rather than external circumstances. It discusses common misconceptions about happiness and highlights the... *Liberation, Money, Thich Nhat Hanh, Daily Life, Offering*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 22 1991
Embodying Timeless Presence Serial: SF-01412 The talk centers on the concept of "being-time" or "uji" as expounded by Dōgen in his work, emphasizing the inseparability of time and being and the actualization of every moment. The discussion explores the complexity of... *Effort, Study, Nirvana*		Jul 03 1991
Tara Rinpoche's Memorial Serial: SF-00001 The talk is a memorial tribute to Tara Tulku Rinpoche, reflecting on the themes of impermanence and the importance of ancestors in the Buddhist tradition. It encourages the remembrance of ancestors and the acceptance of... Conversation, Heart Sutra, Impermanence, Vow, Mandala, Bell, Happiness, Lineage...	Yvonne Rand	Jun 30 1991 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Boundless Presence in Zen Serial: EB-00101 This talk explores the concept of concentration and its relationship with the idea of 'home,' comparing traditional boundary-based concentration with a more inclusive approach. Traditional concentration is akin to maintaining a... *Realization, Concentration, Thich Nhat Hanh, Interview*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 13 1991
Open Doors: The Zen of Concentration Serial: EB-00102 This talk explores the Zen concept of concentration through the metaphor of a "home," highlighting the importance of opening oneself to all experiences rather than creating boundaries. By comparing narrow focus and exclusionary... *Realization, Concentration, Thich Nhat Hanh, Interview*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 13 1991
Finding Home Through Inner Stillness Serial: EB-00099 The talk delves into the concept of finding one's psychological and spiritual "home" through meditation by exploring the idea of home in different contexts. It covers the five skandhas (form, feeling, perception, mental... *Bell, Observe, Heart Sutra, Sutra, Emotions*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 06 1991
Investing Wisely Amidst Market Cycles Serial: EB-00100 This talk covers a wide range of investment topics and strategies from notable figures in the money management and economic analysis field, including discussions on asset management, stress management, and economic forecasts. Key... *Diversity, Interview, Money, War*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 1991
Finding Home in Emptiness Serial: EB-00097 This talk explores the concept of "home" as a meditation metaphor towards one's true nature, encompassing a detailed discussion of the five skandhas: form, feeling, perception, formations, and consciousness. The analysis of these... *Bell, Observe, Heart Sutra, Sutra, Emotions*	Edward Espe Brown	May 29 1991
Gatekeeping Illusions: Discovering True Self Serial: EB-00098 The talk explores the concept of "home" in the context of meditation and self-awareness, using the analogy of being a gatekeeper at a palace to suggest observation and understanding of the self. The discussion delves into the... *Bell, Observe, Heart Sutra, Sutra, Emotions*	Edward Espe Brown	May 29 1991
Harmony in the Three Treasures Serial: SF-01474 The talk primarily addresses the significance of the first three precepts in Zen practice: taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It explores the varying interpretations and manifestations of these precepts, emphasizing... *Sangha, Three Treasures, Buddha Nature*		May 29 1991
Inherent Path of Mindful Presence Serial: EB-00096 The discussion examines the Zen concept that individuals are inherently within the spiritual path, highlighted through the teachings of Dogen and experiences from a meditation retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh. It emphasizes the... *Thich Nhat Hanh, Don't Know Mind, Peace, Sangha, Samsara*	Edward Espe Brown	May 12 1991
Mumonkan Case 10 Serial: SF-00046 Seizei lonely and destitute. The talk analyzes Mumonkan's Case 10, examining the interactions between Seizei and Sozang to explore themes of spiritual poverty and the contrasting interpretations of solitude within Zen practice. The discussion delves into the... Enthusiasm, Priest, Sanctuary, Sangha, Buddha Nature, Faith, Soto Zen, Balance, Zazen...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 28 1991 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha's Mother saves Tibet Serial: SF-00012 The talk discusses the transformative potential of embracing universal compassion and interconnectedness, citing the story of Maya, Buddha's mother, to emphasize the creative and sustaining power of feminine wisdom. It explores... *Peace, Delusion, Balance, Samsara, Liberation, confusion, Freedom, Concentration, Don't...*	Robert Thurman	Apr 14 1991 Green Gulch Farm
World Peace Through Compassion and Non-Violence Serial: SF-00110 The talk presents a vision of achieving world peace through compassion and non-violence, emphasizing the necessity of inner peace as a precursor to external peace. The discussion outlines historical perspectives on Tibet's... *Non-violence, Peace, Religion, Happiness, Freedom, Politics, Hate, Patience, Greed, Anger...*	His Holiness The Dalai Lama	Apr 09 1991
Zen Paths Between Rituals and Life Serial: EB-00092 The talk revolves around the interplay between ritual space and everyday life, examining how individuals can navigate life without being overly dependent on either structured practices or worldly achievements. It emphasizes the... *Greed, Daily Life, Samsara, Balance, War*	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 10 1991
Balancing Desires and Life's Uncertainty Serial: EB-00093 The talk explores the complex question of "What shall I do?" by examining the tensions between personal desires and worldly responsibilities, the pursuit of happiness without engagement, and the balance between ritualistic... *Greed, Daily Life, Samsara, Balance, War*	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 10 1991
Embracing Life's Unpredictable Journey Serial: EB-00094 The talk addresses the challenges of navigating life's uncertainties with the concept of mindful presence, examining how people often seek answers to questions about managing emotions and behaviors in a world filled with... *Greed, Daily Life, Samsara, Balance, War*	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 10 1991
Goodwill in Action: A Buddhist Perspective Serial: SF-00150 The talk focuses on the concept of goodwill as a Buddhist practice, using children's participation to illustrate its importance. Goodwill is presented as an essential thought with the power to inspire action and effect change, as... *Suzuki Roshi, Mindfulness, Priest, Zazen, Fundraising, Doubt, Lineage, Offering, Tassajara...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 02 1991
Mindful Pathways to Overcome Suffering Serial: EB-00090 The talk presents an exploration of core Buddhist teachings, starting with the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the understanding and management of suffering through right intention and mindfulness as outlined in the Eightfold Path... *Intention, Desire, Causation, Peace, Balance*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 22 1991
Pathways to Peaceful Transformation Serial: EB-00091 The talk addresses the foundational teachings of Buddhism, emphasizing the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. It explores the nature of suffering, craving, and the cycle of samsara, relating these concepts to real-life... *Intention, Desire, Causation, Peace, Addiction*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 22 1991
Revolutionary Balance in Aging Lives Serial: EB-00095 This talk primarily explores the balance between inner and outer life, emphasizing the equal reality of both aspects. It discusses the importance of introspection for effective activism, critiques the societal expectation of... *Community, Culture, Intention, Thich Nhat Hanh*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 07 1991
Observing the Obvious: Embracing Life's Flow Serial: EB-00089 The talk emphasizes the importance of "careful observation of the obvious" in both mundane activities and spiritual practice, such as meditation, to recognize fundamental truths and foster genuine experience and understanding.... *Avalokitesvara, War, Peace, Observe, Yaoshan*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 03 1991
Truth Through Shared Practices Serial: SF-01454A The talk delves into understanding truth through shared practices, emphasizing how various groups and cultures adopt different practices that shape their collective truth-seeking journey. It questions the universal applicability... *Attachment, Discrimination, Culture*		Jan 23 1991
Everyday Mind as Zen Path Serial: EB-00087 The talk discusses the importance of embracing "everyday mind" as central to Zen practice, emphasizing authenticity and presence over strategic or goal-oriented approaches. A political commentary critiques leaders who fail to... *Chanting, Thich Nhat Hanh, War, Offering, Lotus Sutra*	Edward Espe Brown	Jan 10 1991
Everyday Zen: Authentic Presence Enriched Serial: EB-00088 The talk explores Zen philosophy through the story of Nangaku and Baso, emphasizing the futility of pursuing enlightenment through meditation as a goal-oriented process. It discusses the strategic mindset and its limitations,... *Chanting, Thich Nhat Hanh, War, Offering, Lotus Sutra*	Edward Espe Brown	Jan 10 1991
Zen Work: Blooming From Within Serial: EB-00086 The talk explores the concept of work from a Zen perspective, emphasizing that real spiritual work involves self-reflection and addressing one's personal challenges. Through anecdotes and teachings, particularly the story of Zen... *Gratitude, Hindrances, Hyakujo, Offering*	Edward Espe Brown	Jan 06 1991

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