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Embracing Momentary Zen Impermanence Serial: KR-00185 The talk explores the concept of Gyoji as the continuous practice of Zen, emphasizing its role as both the manifestation and the seed of Buddhas. It underscores that ultimate practice is not about attaining something with effort... *Birth-and-Death, Subject-and-Object, Liberation, Religion, Happiness, Community, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Kensho Clarity: Beyond the Ego Serial: KR-00186 The talk primarily explores the concept of "Kensho" and its potential to lead to a "crazy" perception if not understood correctly, emphasizing the distinction between genuine spiritual insight versus an ego-driven... *Suffering, Ego, Liberation, Continuous Practice, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Infinite Resonance of Zen Meditation Serial: KR-00195 The talk explores the Zen concept of gammodoki, illustrating the human desire for satisfaction despite practicing dietary restraint. It examines Dogen's teachings on zazen, emphasizing undifferentiated practice and realization,... *Bell, Realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Living Like a Diesel Engine Serial: KR-00181B The talk discusses Dogen’s teachings, particularly focusing on the concept of "Gyoji," a term used when life manifests dynamically, free from idealistic conceptions. The speaker draws an analogy between living one's life and... *Building, Tassajara, Intention*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Nowness: Interconnectedness in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00182 This talk focuses on understanding Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings through the dual concepts of perpetual transmigration and interdependent arising. These principles emphasize the interconnectedness of life within a continuous flow... *Building, Tassajara, confusion, difficulty, Community, Compassion, Realization*...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Zen Journey through Timeless Practice Serial: KR-00191 The talk centers on the concept of "real practice" (Gyoji) as described by Dogen, emphasizing the importance of sustained practice and the role of a teacher in achieving true enlightenment. Through the metaphor of riding the... *Breath*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 30 1972
Zen Practice: Embracing the Present Moment Serial: KR-00192 The talk focuses on contrasting the Zen practices of Soto and Rinzai schools, exploring how practice in Soto Zen, particularly Shikantaza ("just sitting"), emphasizes the revelation and maintenance of one's inherent universal... *Fox, Realization, Liberation, Beginners, Posture, Silence, Meditation, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 30 1972
Buddhism Thrives in Community Serial: RB-00437 The talk addresses the necessity of creating a communal environment for practicing Buddhism, emphasizing the impossibility of achieving universal consciousness in isolation. Using both cultural anecdotes and discussions on Zen... *Practice, Culture, Japan*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 29 1972
The Essence of Tranquil Zen Practice Serial: KR-00190 The talk emphasizes achieving tranquility, free from human agency and mental noise, by embracing the practice of Zen (Jakujō) and deepening one's awareness and compassion for oneself and others. It discusses the concept of... *Compassion, Realization, Rinzai, Samadhi*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 26 1972
Living Zen Beyond Cultural Boundaries Serial: RB-00436 The talk examines the intertwined nature of Suzuki Roshi's teachings and Zen Buddhism, emphasizing non-clinging and direct experience as central tenets. Practical aspects of Zen practice, such as the ceremonial behavior during... *Suzuki Roshi, Culture, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 22 1972
Zen of the Tea Bowl Serial: RB-00435 The talk discusses the significance of Suzuki Roshi's tea bowl, emphasizing how its selection reflects both personal connection and cultural depth. Using the tea bowl as a metaphor, it explores the nuances in appreciating... *Time, Japan, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 20 1972
Zen Unfolded: East Meets West Serial: RB-00434 The talk explores the complexities of practicing Buddhism in America versus Japan, particularly through the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. It examines the cultural context necessary for understanding Zen practices and highlights the... *Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism, Japan*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 18 1972
Zen Independence and Integration Serial: RB-00433 This talk recounts early experiences at Tassajara, focusing on the establishment process, cultural shifts within the community, and the challenges faced by practitioners transitioning between urban and rural settings. The speaker... *Buddhism, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 15 1972
Noticing Emptiness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00432 The talk revolves around the metaphor of the empty picture frame and movie screen to describe Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of noticing the emptiness and stillness within one's own mind, akin to recognizing the screen... *Zazen, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 08 1972
Framing Zen: Process Over Content Serial: RB-00431 The talk discusses the concept of Zen practice and the challenges of explaining and embodying it. Using the metaphor of a picture frame, it emphasizes that Zen is about the "frame" itself rather than what is inside it,... *Practice, Japan, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 06 1972
Zen Time: Embracing Present Impermanence Serial: RB-00430 The talk explores the concept of time from a Zen perspective, contrasting Western notions of linear progress with Eastern ideas of cyclical decay and change. It draws on Zen teachings to advocate embracing the present moment as... *Time, Practice, Japan*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 01 1972
Contrasting Paths to Happiness Serial: RB-00429 This talk explores contrasting philosophical and temporal perspectives between Christianity and Buddhism, specifically focusing on the cultural implications of these beliefs on happiness and the pursuit thereof. It highlights how... *Time, Practice, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Dec 25 1971
Funeral Service for Suzuki Roshi Serial: SR-00171 This is a full recording of Suzuki Roshi's funeral, held nine days after his death. During the funeral service for Suzuki Roshi, various speakers and participants commemorate his life and teachings. This event acknowledges the profound impact Suzuki Roshi had on the dissemination of Zen Buddhism outside of Japan... Ceremony, Funeral, Suzuki Roshi, Soto Zen, Ceremony, Vow, Discrimination	Various	Dec 12 1971 City Center
Awakening the Buddha Within Serial: KR-00291 The talk centers on the concept of becoming Buddha through acceptance and practice, emphasizing the manifestation of one's own Buddha nature as seen in past, present, and future Buddhas. The discussion highlights the importance...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1971
Zen Practice: Balancing Form and Emptiness Serial: RB-00427 The talk addresses the appropriateness of lectures during sesshins and emphasizes practices and precepts in Zen Buddhism. It discusses the five precepts for laymen and monks, focusing on both their practical applications and... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Dec 07 1971
Zen Paths of Mindful Practice Serial: RB-00428 The talk discusses the five precepts of Buddhism, focusing on the last precept which addresses altering the mind and body, particularly through the use of psychedelics. It details the long-term impact of psychedelics on Zen... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Dec 07 1971
Unconditioned Relationships in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00426 This talk emphasizes the distinction between conditioned and unconditioned relationships within Buddhist practice, highlighting the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and the importance of maintaining unconditioned relationships,... *Practice, Koan, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Dec 06 1971
Beyond Thoughts: Zen's Path to Liberation Serial: KR-00290 The talk explores the Zen concept of non-abiding, emphasizing the transient nature of thoughts, pain, and experiences, relating them to foundational teachings by Dogen Zenji and Shakyamuni Buddha. It discusses five types of eyes... *Pain, Beginners, Birth-and-Death, Hate, Commitment, Tassajara, Liberation, Lay, difficulty...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1971
Peaceful Mind Through Zazen Practice Serial: KR-00218 The talk focuses on the significance of the sesshin and the practice of Zazen, emphasizing its role in achieving a settled, peaceful mind much like Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. The main purpose of sesshin and Zazen practice... *Posture, Vow, Delusion, Transmission, Evil, Instruction, Beginners, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1971
The Flow of Continuous Awakening Serial: KR-00289 The talk centers on the concept of "Gyoji" and "non-abiding" in Zen practice, exploring the transient and illusory nature of phenomena and religious conduct. The discussion references the root of "non-abiding" as articulated in... *Buddha Mind, Discrimination, Liberation, Oneness, Hate, Impermanence, Tassajara, Conversation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1971
Big Mind, Endless Compassion Journey Serial: KR-00288 The talk reflects on the recent passing of Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the Buddhist concepts of "big mind" and "big patience" as articulated in Dogen Zenji's work "Tenzo Kyokun." The speaker elaborates on Dogen's descriptions of... *Big Mind, Patience, Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Funeral, Compassion, Suffering*...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 04 1971
Zen Mindfulness in Everyday Life Serial: RB-00425 The central thesis explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life and the inherent challenges of maintaining mindfulness amidst life's conditions. The speaker emphasizes the importance of following precepts,... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Dec 04 1971
Life's Essence: Beyond Karmic Boundaries Serial: KR-00287 The talk explores the concept of "life in itself" and how it transcends karmic viewpoints by being pure and sustaining life moment after moment without abiding. This idea is linked to Buddhist teachings, particularly those of... *Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Conversation, Discrimination, Passions, Greed, Building, Evil...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 03 1971
Vivid Practice Beyond Understanding Serial: KR-00286 The talk focuses on the concept of practice, particularly the Zen notion of "Gyoji," which emphasizes practice that extends beyond self and others' understanding, akin to Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings on emptiness and Dogen Zenji... *Impermanence, Tassajara, Attachment, Realization, Gratitude*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 02 1971
Beyond Duality: Embracing Buddha Nature Serial: KR-00285 The main thesis of the talk explores the concept of Gyoji, a practice reflecting Zen's focus on transcending dualistic thought, and its manifestation throughout the universe, beyond self and others. It contrasts different... *Interview, Buddha Nature, Balance, Observe, Evil, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 01 1971
Seeing Through the Buddha's Eye Serial: KR-00292 The talk explores the concept of the "Buddha's eye" and its role in realizing enlightenment and understanding all forms of life through Zen practice. It discusses the metaphorical use of "balloons" to illustrate stages of... *Buddha Mind, Gratitude, Discrimination, Tassajara, Chanting, Observe, Ceremony, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 1971
Unity in Collective Practice Serial: KR-00284 The talk explores the principle that practice should be in unity with the collective activities of others, as emphasized in Dogen's teachings, particularly expressing that individual over-effort contradicts the true path of... *Ego, Discrimination, Attachment, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 30 1971
Present Moment, True Zazen Awakening Serial: KR-00283 The talk emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment through practicing Zazen, urging individuals to release preconceived notions of enlightenment and past experiences. It critiques the tendency to remain busy... *Effort, Zazen*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 27 1971
Present Without Projections Serial: KR-00282 The talk addresses the challenge of perceiving and connecting with reality beyond subjective projections, using the example of perceiving "Bob" as distinct from the imagined attributes one might impose. It emphasizes the practice... *Consciousness, Separation, Buddha Nature, Monastic Practice, Bell, Discrimination, Tassajara,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 27 1971
Eternal Practice: Dogen's Path to Wisdom Serial: KR-00281 The talk delves into Dogen's concept of Gyoji, emphasizing the maintenance of Buddhist practice through religious awakening, active practice, and self-realization, which in Buddhism equates to wisdom. It discusses the nature of... *Realization, Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Nirvana*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 25 1971
Mastering Zazen in Modern Life Serial: RB-00422 The talk primarily addresses detailed instructions for Zazen practice, focusing on posture, breathing techniques, physical calmness, and sensory engagement. It also discusses the differences between Rinzai and Soto Zen traditions... *Practice, Buddhism, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Nov 14 1971
Body-Mind Shifts Across Cultures Serial: RB-00423 The talk critically examines the shift from body to mind culture in the West post-Plato, contrasting it with the persistent body culture of Japan. Key discussions include the lived experiences of Western practitioners in Japan,... *Practice, Japan, Culture*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Nov 14 1971
Endless Circle of Zen Practice Serial: KR-00280 The talk focuses on Dogen Zenji's introduction of the concept of Gyoji in his writings, emphasizing practice and the continuous path of realization. The discussion highlights the importance of Gyoji as the full essence of... *Nirvana, Ceremony, Bell, Realization, Suffering, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 12 1971
Zen Directness in Everyday Life Serial: RB-00421 The talk focuses on a koan related to the Soto Zen tradition, specifically from its Chinese founder, Tang Shan, also known as Cao Tung in Japanese. The discussion emphasizes the idea that inanimate objects are constantly... *Compassion, Emptiness, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Nov 08 1971
Reviving Genuine Zen Practices Today Serial: KR-00279 This talk examines the transformation of traditional Zen practices, particularly the Shuso ceremony, in modern times. It critiques the ceremonial formalities lacking genuine practice and illustrates the historical and... Ceremony, Dragons, Mahayana, Building, confusion, Funeral, Tassajara, Suffering...	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 05 1971
Gyoji: Practice in Action Serial: KR-00278 The talk focuses on the concept of "gyoji," which is translated as "action" or "deed" in the context of religious practice, drawing on Dogen's teachings. The talk emphasizes that gyoji is akin to a teacher guiding students in... *Japan, Dogen*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 02 1971
Wholehearted Presence in Everyday Life Serial: KR-00064 This talk explores the concept of Shikantaza, as interpreted by Dogen Zenji, emphasizing non-attachment to cultural or sectarian ideas in Buddhist practice. It discusses the integration of mindfulness and awareness in daily life... *Concentration, Mahayana, Samadhi, Instruction, Beginners, Posture, Attachment*...	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 26 1971
Blossoming Enlightenment Through Transience Serial: KR-00277 The talk explores the concept of Shobo Genzo Nehan Myoshin as transmitted by Shakyamuni Buddha to his disciple Kshapa, emphasizing the symbolic importance of the flower of Udumbara and its implications for enlightenment and human... *Community, Compassion, Funeral, Emotions, Ceremony, Pain, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 22 1971
Talking To His Disciples About His Illness Serial: SR-00186 Sunday, October 9, 1971In His Room, City Center, San Francisco In the discussion, the theme revolves around an individual sharing updates about their health diagnosis and reflections on life. The individual humorously identifies as a "lazy monk" while explaining a recent shift in... Cancer, Teacher-and-Student, Monks	Suzuki Roshi	Oct 09 1971 City Center
Transcending Ego: Path to Enlightenment Serial: KR-00061 The talk addresses the concepts of stubbornness and self-centeredness (Jūsō) as the sources of suffering, using Zen, Buddhist teachings, and biblical narratives to illustrate these points. The discussion emphasizes the futility... *Precepts, Four Noble Truths, Observe, Pain, Mindfulness, Greed, Patience, Anger, Religion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 03 1971
Breaking Self-Centered Chains of Suffering Serial: KR-00062 The talk examines the concept of bigotry and stubbornness as causes of suffering, drawing on interpretations from Buddhist texts and the Old Testament to illustrate the tendency of self-centeredness in human behavior. The... *Precepts, Four Noble Truths, Observe, Pain, Mindfulness, Tassajara, Greed, Patience, Anger...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 03 1971
Embracing Suffering Through Zen Awareness Serial: KR-00060 The talk focuses on the Four Noble Truths, introduced by Shakyamuni Buddha post-enlightenment, highlighting how all existence is suffering, caused by illusion and ignorance, and explores the path to cessation through the... *Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Soto Zen, Instruction, Posture, Nirvana, difficulty, Delusion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 02 1971
Breaking the Chains of Illusion Serial: KR-00059 The talk addresses the essential Buddhist teaching of the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the inevitability and universality of suffering, its roots in illusion and ignorance, and the practice of the Eightfold Path as a mechanism... *Four Noble Truths, Suffering, Soto Zen, Instruction, Nirvana, difficulty, Tassajara, Beginners...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 02 1971
Present Moment: Embracing Zen Emptiness Serial: KR-00044 The talk explores the nature of the present moment in Zen philosophy, emphasizing its transient and empty nature. The discourse delves into the concept of "suffering" as understood in Buddhism, highlighting it as an inherent... Bell, Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Building, Samadhi, Patience, Nirvana, Emotions...	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 1971
Balancing Presence: The Middle Path Serial: KR-00045 The talk examines the concept of presence within Zen practice, using the metaphor of a film frame to explain the transient nature of the present moment. The main focus is on balancing human speculation—memories and hopes—with... *Right Speech, Right Effort, Silence, Mindfulness, Hate, Balance, Patience, Concentration,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 1971

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