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Title	Speaker	Date
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, Precepts, Peace, training, realization, Samadhi, Ceremony, Ego, 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
Zen's Inner Silence Beyond Sound Serial: RB-00648 The talk on November 24, 1982, delves into the concept of silence within Zen practice, contrasting it with the notion of literal silence. It explores how true silence exists even within sound and speech and highlights the... *Silence, Faith, Breath, Right Speech, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Nov 24 1982
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
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
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
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... *Lotus Sutra, Repentance, training, Evil, Offering, Vow, Transmission, Community, Building...*	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... *training, Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Dharma Transmission, Buddha Mind, 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, 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, Pure Effort, Don't Know Mind, Practice Period,...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jan 02 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
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... *Death-and-Dying, training, Letting Go, Demons, Conversation, Emotions, Faith, Enthusiasm,...*	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... *Lay, Ordinary Mind, Passions, Bodhisattva Vow, Emptiness, Commitment, Balance, Conversation,...*	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, Lineage, Aspects of Practice, Bodhisattva Vow, Heart Sutra, Sangha, Liberation,...*	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, Aspects of Practice, Lineage, Separation, Sangha, Monastic Practice, Lay, Heart...*	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	Jun 14 1981 1 Tassajara
Embodied Zen and Conscious Community Serial: RB-00403 The June 1981 talk discusses the role of physical communication in Zen practice, emphasizing its importance only when students are prepared to understand it. The discussion transitions to how conscious awareness and the energy... *Community, Building, Money, Hyakujo*	Richard Baker	Jun 1981
Zen Community Principles and Practice Serial: RB-00404 The main thesis of the June 1981 talk, identified as Serial No. 00404, centers on the evolution and principles underlying the Zen Center community, emphasizing practice, stability, community dynamics, and the philosophical... *Community, Building, Sangha, Interdependence, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Jun 1981
Zen Community: Balancing Self and Sangha Serial: RB-00405 Summary The discussion primarily revolves around the Zen Center's formation, community structure, and interdependence principles derived from Zen practice. Zen practice is exemplified through the daily meditation routine coined... *Community, Building, Sangha, Interdependence, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Jun 1981
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, true dharma, Evil, Concentration, Karma, Anger*	Unknown	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... *Breath, Posture, Compassion, Discrimination, Meditation, causation, American, Beginners,...*	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... *Breath, 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, Mindfulness, 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... *Breath, confusion, Evil, Precepts, Beginners, Happiness, Emotions, Interview, Observe, 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... *Pain, Intuition, Consciousness, realization, Beginners, Subject-and-Object, Don't Know...*	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, Instruction, Consciousness, Posture, Ceremony, Delusion,...*	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, confusion, Meditation, Oneness, Happiness, Consciousness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 14 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, Building, Subject-and-Object, Samadhi...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 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, Enemies, Instruction, Oneness, 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, Oneness, Breath,...*	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... *realization, Consciousness, Breath, Oneness, Lineage, Don't Know Mind, Transmission, Lay...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 12 1979
Living Zen in Every Moment Serial: RB-00623 The talk explores the concept that Zen practice requires one to focus on the present and avoid clinging to past experiences or seeking validation. Zen is described as a way of living that involves complete immersion in the... *Breath, Vinaya, Samadhi, War, Abhidharma*	Richard Baker	Dec 06 1979
Inner Change Outer Revolution Serial: RB-00622 This talk addresses themes of change, interdependence, and practical applications of Buddhist principles, focusing on the concept of samsara and how individual transformation can lead to a better society. Reflection on historical... *Samsara, Interdependence, Buddha Nature, Okesa, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Dec 05 1979
The Weight of Emptiness in Zen Serial: RB-00621 The talk expounds on the inherent pessimism in Buddhist philosophy, particularly its view on suffering (samsara) and the absence of inherent meaning in life's events. The discussion references the Mahayana concept of emptiness,... *Buddha Nature, Samsara, Nirvana, Practice Period, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Dec 04 1979
Embodying Zen in Daily Life Serial: RB-00620 The central thesis of the talk addresses the practice of Zen and the embodiment of its principles in daily life. The discussion spans from the importance and practical application of dharmakaya (the ultimate reality or truth body... *Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Dharmakaya, Lineage, Bowing*	Richard Baker	Dec 03 1979
Beyond Duality in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00619 The talk explores the concept of subtle differences in Zen practice and understanding, particularly focusing on the idea of 'a hair's breadth difference' as highlighted in various koans. It examines the tension between order and... *Funeral, Concentration, Practice Period, Chanting, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Dec 02 1979
Zen's Secret of Interconnected Perception Serial: RB-00618 The main thesis revolves around the concepts of interdependence, merit, and secret teachings in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of perceiving interconnectedness and overcoming conceptual divisions. Key Points Covered: 1... *Practice Period, Soto Zen, Mindfulness, Breath, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Nov 16 1979
Zen in Everyday Moments Serial: RB-00615 The talk discusses various aspects of everyday Zen practice and its integration into daily life. Key points include comparisons between Japanese and American bathing customs, methods for managing children's fevers using non-... *Building, heart, Vow, Don't Know Mind, resistance*	Richard Baker	Nov 14 1979
Land, Suffering, and Spiritual Synergy Serial: RB-00614 The talk focuses on the practical and philosophical implications of land acquisition, Buddhism's key teachings on suffering and desire, and the idea of mutual understanding (sangha) versus individual intellectual pursuit. It... *Sangha, Thoroughness, Ego, Love, Building*	Richard Baker	Nov 04 1979

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