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Title	Speaker	Date
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... *Lotus Sutra, Hindrances, Posture, Lay Practice, Ceremony*	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*	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... *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... *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, Discrimination, Causation, Beginners*	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... *Community, Lotus Sutra, Repentance, Transmission*	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, Compassion, Hindrances, Don't Know Mind, Ceremony,...*	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, Mahayana, Buddha Nature, Sangha, Lay Practice*	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... *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, Dharma Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Patience,...*	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, Funeral, Precepts, Concentration, Attachment...	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, Politics, Separation, Liberation...	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
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*	Chikudo Lew Richmond	1982
The Spirit and Letter of the Precepts Serial: SF-10116 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*	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, Death-and-Dying, Beginners, Enthusiasm, Faith, Emotions, Demons...	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 Practice...*	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, Anger, Balance, Doubt*	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, Sangha, Lay Practice, Lineage*	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 Practice, Separation,...*	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... *Current Events, Monastic Practice, Faith, Sanctuary, 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*	Unknown Speaker	Apr 25 1980
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, Causation, Compassion, Discrimination, Hate, Posture*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 21 1979
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... *Concentration*	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, Anger, Emotions*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 19 1979
Zen Harmony: Body, Mind, Universe Serial: KR-00142 The talk discusses Zen practice, specifically focusing on the concepts within Dogen Zenji's teachings, emphasizing the practice of Zazen as "Sanzang," and the importance of simplicity, quietness, and body-mind unity. The... *Precepts, Beginners, Happiness, Emotions, Interview, Posture*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 18 1979
Beyond Thought: Embrace Zen Intuition Serial: KR-00139 The talk emphasizes the importance of moving beyond intellectual understanding to engage in Zen practice that cultivates an intuitive, direct experience of reality. It explores how judgment and conceptual thought can distance... *Consciousness, Realization, Beginners, Subject-and-Object, Don't Know Mind, Concentration...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 17 1979
Beginner's Mind, Boundless Possibility Serial: KR-00140 The talk examines the concept of Shoshin or "beginner's mind" in Zen practice, emphasizing its significance in fostering motivation, aspiration, and enlightenment. The speaker likens beginner's mind to an inner freedom where the... Buddha Mind, Beginners, Emotions, Consciousness, Posture, Ceremony, Delusion, Hate...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 16 1979
Zazen's Symphony of Pure Practice Serial: KR-00141 The talk delves into the four norms of Zazen practice, emphasizing its intrinsic perfect nature and its role as the Dharma vehicle. The discussion explores Dogen Zenji's teachings, including the interconnectedness in Zazen... *Emotions, Subject-and-Object, Happiness, Consciousness, Beginners, Transmission, Ceremony...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 14 1979
Unity of Practice and Realization Serial: KR-00136 The talk explores the essential teachings of Zen practice, emphasizing "The King of Samadhis Samadhi" as crucial for understanding Dogen's concept of Shikan Taza in the Shobo Genzo. The speaker analyzes the Fukan Zazengi,... *Realization, Delusion, Samadhi, Discrimination, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Mountains of Mindful Unity Serial: KR-00137 The talk explores the concept of universal interconnectedness and the necessity of perceiving reality without the distortion of personal biases or emotions, highlighting the teachings of Dogen on true effort and the emancipating... *Concentration, Emotions, Right Effort, Separation, Realization, Suffering, Buddha Nature,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Unity Within the Present Moment Serial: KR-00138 The talk delves into the profound teachings of Zen, particularly focusing on Dogen's text "Shikantaza" and its connection to the "King of Samaritans." The main theme highlights the intrinsic perfection and omnipresence of the way... *Realization, Concentration, Buddha Nature, Right Effort, Subject-and-Object, Samadhi,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Shikantaza: Living Beyond Enlightenment Serial: KR-00134 This talk delves into Dogen Zenji's work "Fukan Zazengi," exploring its purpose and philosophical underpinnings. The discussion emphasizes that "Shikantaza" (just sitting) should not be seen as a means to enlightenment but as an... Consciousness, Don't Know Mind, Lay Practice, Lineage, Realization, Transmission...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 12 1979
The Four Truths Serial: SF-00009 The talk explores the Mangala Sutta as a foundation for understanding the Buddhist path to the highest bliss, which varies depending on individual perspectives and social consciousness. The Sutta emphasizes ethical conduct,... *Happiness, Four Noble Truths, New Year, Don't Know Mind, Gratitude, Vinaya, Emotions,...*	Lama Govinda	Oct 21 1979
Selflessness and Rilke: Perceiving Pure Existence Serial: KR-00133 The talk explores Buddhist practice, emphasizing selflessness and its role in perceiving reality as it truly is, rather than being filtered through individual ego and confusion. Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry is used to highlight... *Beginners, Community, Consciousness, Emotions, Hate, Subject-and-Object*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 05 1979
Embracing Suchness: Path to Wisdom Serial: KR-00116 The talk focuses on the Zen concept of "Nyoze," expressing the nature of wisdom through ten attributes of truth or suchness, as outlined in the Dharmapundarika Sutra. The discussion elaborates on practicing wisdom by integrating... *Greed, Beginners, Anger, Ceremony, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
Navigating Life with Stout Wisdom Serial: KR-00117 The talk focuses on the metaphor of a "stout boat," representing true wisdom and its capability to navigate the challenges of life, including aging, sickness, and death. It emphasizes the continuous practice of Zazen as a means... *Eight Awarenesses, Liberation, Delusion, Discrimination, Realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
Cultivating Wisdom Through Zen Practice Serial: KR-00131 The talk explores the concept of practicing or cultivating wisdom within Zen philosophy, focusing on the idea of "shugyo," translated as refined and regulated action. It delves into the complexity of wisdom, which is developed... *Greed, Realization, Commitment, Beginners, Anger, Community, Discrimination, Compassion, Hate...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
Navigating Life with Zen Wisdom Serial: KR-00132 The talk emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony and self-reflection within the metaphorical 'boat' of life, advocating for an approach rooted in wisdom and Zen practice, particularly Zazen, to attain liberation from... *Liberation, Delusion, Discrimination, Realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
Zen Blooming: Living with Pure Presence Serial: KR-00115 The talk discusses the concept of "blooming," a metaphor for genuine, uncontrived living, drawing parallels between Zen practice and natural human expression free of attachments and evaluations. It emphasizes the need for right... *Obstacles, Samadhi, Balance, Nirvana, Emotions, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 07 1979
Blooming in Mindful Presence Serial: KR-00130 The talk delves into the essence of Zen practice, drawing parallels between natural phenomena and spiritual activities like Zazen. It emphasizes the concept of "blooming" as an expression of engaging fully in the present moment,... *Samadhi, Obstacles, Chanting, Balance, Nirvana, Emotions, Delusion*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 07 1979
The Perfection of Zen Causality Serial: KR-00114 The talk explores the Zen concept of causality beyond conventional understanding, emphasizing the "perfection of causality" and its manifestation in practice. It introduces two aspects of causality, "raku" and "mai," as well as... Funeral, Realization, Separation, Causation, Birth-and-Death, Consciousness, Rinzai...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 06 1979
Perfect Causality: Unity in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00129 This talk explores the themes of causality and practice in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the concept of perfect causality and its manifestation through practice, as described in Dogen's teachings. The discussion centers on the... Birth-and-Death, Consciousness, Funeral, Patience, Realization, Rinzai, Separation...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 06 1979
Contentment in Simplicity: The Zen Path Serial: KR-00112 The talk focuses on the concept of "less desire" in Buddhism, which emphasizes minimizing desires rather than their total elimination, as expounded by Buddha and interpreted by Dogen Zenji. The discussion elaborates on how daily... *Compassion, Balance, Suffering*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Embrace Stillness Amidst Chaos Serial: KR-00113 The talk focuses on embracing serenity and tranquility amidst life's chaos, using the concept of "non-doing" or dynamic silence, which is a state of being that transcends external disturbances. It discusses overcoming attachment... *Attachment, Suffering, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Tranquility Through Effortless Detachment Serial: KR-00127 The talk explores the concept of "non-doing" as a dynamic state of silent activity, using the story of a monk seeking quietude to illustrate that tranquility is found through detachment rather than physical solitude. It... *Attachment, Desire, Zazen*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Serenity Through Minimal Desire Serial: KR-00128 The talk focuses on the concept of "less desire" as interpreted in Buddhist teachings, particularly through the lens of Dogen Zenji's guidance on confining human desires and understanding satisfaction to achieve a state of... *Balance, Compassion, Suffering*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Riding Beyond Desires to Freedom Serial: KR-00110 The talk explores the first of the Eight Awarenesses of Enlightened Persons as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha, focusing on the concept of having few desires. This involves not overly seeking objects related to the five desires (... *Anger, Compassion, Consciousness, Eight Awarenesses, Happiness, Humility, Patience, Suffering...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 02 1979

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