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Recollections of Early ZenSerial: SF-00121 The talk explores the evolution and intersection of Zen Buddhism and American culture post-World War II, highlighting how the transmission of Buddhism from Asia to the West and vice versa has transformed Buddhist practice. It... Lotus Sutra, Precepts, Priest, training, Lineage, Lay, Zendo, Rinzai, Fox, Demons... |
Feb 08 1997 1 of 3 Green Gulch Farm |
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Recollections of Early ZenSerial: SF-00122 The talk delves into the unique socio-religious landscape of Japanese Zen Buddhism, focusing on the complexities and controversies surrounding the institution of married priests and the historical shifts that led to this... Priest, Demons, Vinaya, Funeral, Religion, Ceremony, Lay Practice, Six Realms, training, Faith... |
Feb 08 1997 2 of 3 Green Gulch Farm |
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Recollections of Early ZenSerial: SF-00123 The talk examines the complexity and diversity of American Buddhism, emphasizing the coexistence of different cultural influences and the notion that there is no single "correct" form of American Buddhism. It highlights the... Priest, Rinzai, Peace, Ceremony, New Year, Mahayana, Zazen, Diversity, Funeral, Lineage... |
Feb 08 1997 3 of 3 Green Gulch Farm |
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Song of Jewel Mirror SamadhiSerial: SF-00072 5:00 class
The talk centers on the "Song of Jewel Mirror Samadhi" (Hokyo Zamae), examining the dialectic between the relative and absolute, critical within Soto Zen philosophy. The discussion explores the seamless integration of these... Buddha Ancestors, Four Noble Truths, Absolute-and-Relative, Emptiness, Samadhi, Concentration... |
Feb 04 1997 |
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Poetry of EnlightenmentSerial: SF-00071 Class
This discussion revolves around appreciating Zen poetry, particularly the works of Su Dongpo, exploring how poems reflect and enrich the spiritual journey of practice. The analysis emphasizes the interplay of language, perception... realization, Emptiness, Dragons, Balance, Bell, Priest, Emotions, Freedom, Doubt... |
Feb 04 1997 1 |
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Journey from Prince to Plum BlossomSerial: SF-03623 Sunday Lecture
The talk covers a retelling of Mark Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper," a story where two young boys of different social standings swap lives, learning valuable lessons about compassion, society, and justice. It then transitions... Practice Period, Mindfulness, Precepts, Funeral, Obstacles, Vow, Priest, Freedom... |
Feb 02 1997 Green Gulch |
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IntimacySerial: SF-02725 Sesshin #1 (Post-it note from Lou "Do you have a tape player? I'd like to check this one more time")
The talk explores the theme of intimacy within Zen practice, emphasizing the non-duality and interconnectedness of practitioners as comparable to the relationship between a fish and water. The discussion underscores the teachings... Intimacy, Anger, Suzuki Roshi, Bowing, Separation, Ego, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Oneness... |
Jan 15 1997 Unknown |
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On Breath and BreathingSerial: SF-03114 Sunday Lecture - if you pick up one piece of dust, the whole universe comes with it
The talk explores the momentum of thought and action, emphasizing mindfulness and the significance of Buddhist teachings in understanding life's patterns. It advocates for mindfulness by recognizing our interconnectedness with... Emotions, Mindfulness, zen meditation, Four Noble Truths, confusion, Hindrances, Funeral,... |
Jan 12 1997 Green Gulch |
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Mindfulness SutraSerial: SF-00069 January PP Class; introduction of Mindfulness Sutra; quotes from Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman; Walden and Leaves of Grass.
The talk introduces the "Mindfulness Sutra", exploring its foundational role in Buddhist practice and the importance of meticulously paying attention to body and mind. The presentation highlights dimensions of mindfulness through... Mindfulness, Four Foundations, Four Noble Truths, Forgiveness, Concentration, Letting Go,... |
Jan 08 1997 Green Gulch Farm |
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Willingness To Be With Our DifficultiesSerial: SF-01063 The talk explores the importance of confronting personal and collective difficulties, likened to "hairballs," in cultivating wisdom and achieving liberation. The discussion highlights Buddhist teachings on the Middle Way,... Hate, Four Noble Truths, Suzuki Roshi, Right Speech, Conversation, resistance, Liberation,... |
Dec 28 1996 Unknown |
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On The Dharma Transmission CeremonySerial: SF-03638 Sunday Lecture
The talk delves into the significance of the Dharma Transmission Ceremony, emphasizing that the meaning of the ceremony arises through active participation and sincere effort by all involved. The speaker discusses the essence of... Transmission, Ceremony, Vow, Intimacy, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Teacher-and-Student,... |
Dec 15 1996 Green Gulch |
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Die Into Who You AreSerial: SF-02711 Rohatsu Sesshin
The talk explores the depth of engagement in Rohatsu Sesshin, focusing on the practice of chanting and the embodiment of Zen teachings. It emphasizes the transformative power of communal rituals, such as chanting, as a form of... Chanting, Suzuki Roshi, realization, Heart Sutra, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Delusion,... |
Dec 06 1996 Unknown |
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Be Completely Who You AreSerial: SF-02709B Rohatsu Sesshin
The talk focuses on understanding the practice of Shikantaza, emphasizing the importance of being completely oneself without expectations and connecting to the present moment. Through an exploration of breathing practices, it... Emptiness, Suzuki Roshi, Happiness, Anger, Emotions, Zazen, Ceremony |
Dec 05 1996 Unknown |
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Just Die On ExhalationSerial: SF-02709A Rohatsu Sesshin "(a keeper)"
The talk explores the impermanence of life and the practice of mindfulness through Zen meditation, particularly focusing on the breath. It emphasizes the importance of embracing each moment fully, akin to appreciating a ripe... Emptiness, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Composure, Bodhidharma, Impermanence, Posture... |
Dec 04 1996 Unknown |
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Expound the Dharma with This Body by Letting Life Bloom Through YouSerial: SF-02710B Rohatsu Sesshin
The talk explores the concept of embodying truth in Zen practice, drawing connections to teachings by Dogen Zenji and references from W.E.B. Yeats, emphasizing the importance of experiencing life directly rather than... Instruction, Suzuki Roshi, Hate, Zazen |
Dec 03 1996 Unknown |
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Expounding the Dharma with This BodySerial: SF-02710A Rohatsu Sesshin
The talk centers on the theme of expounding the Dharma through the body, inspired by Dogen Zenji’s teachings about embodying these principles physically in the Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of aligning bodily actions... Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Patience, Gratitude, Observe, Balance, Anger |
Dec 02 1996 Unknown |
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SandokaiSerial: SF-03106 Sunday Lecture
The lecture explores the teachings of the Zen poem "Sandokai," emphasizing the dual concepts of oneness and difference, represented by light and darkness. It parallels walking with the front and back foot, illustrating the... Manjushri, Samadhi, Oneness, confusion, Darkness and Light, Perfect Wisdom, Intimacy,... |
Dec 01 1996 Green Gulch |
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Sandokai ClassSerial: SF-03176 This talk concludes a series of discussions on "Sandokai," emphasizing its philosophical theme of the Middle Way—a balance between extremes, such as form and emptiness, and religious versus worldly paths. The dialogue explores... Evil, Religion, Funeral, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Discrimination, Suzuki Roshi,... |
Nov 25 1996 Green Gulch |
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Sandokai ClassSerial: SF-03177 Like forward and backwards steps - phenomenon exist like box and cover joining, principle accords like arrows points meeting
The talk delves into the intricate relationship between differentiation and oneness as discussed in the Zen poem "Sandokai." It emphasizes understanding phenomena like differentiation and unity as mutually existent and... Oneness, Suzuki Roshi, Absolute-and-Relative, Practice Period, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center,... |
Nov 19 1996 Green Gulch |
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Embodied Presence in Zen PracticeSerial: EB-00122 This talk explores the role of posture in Zen practice, emphasizing its importance in embodying presence and understanding one's natural state of mind. It draws on the "Fukan Zazenki" by Dogen to highlight the non-attainment... Posture, Dragons, Balance, Don't Know Mind, War |
Nov 18 1996 |
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Lessons From the Movie 'Secrets and Lies'Serial: SF-03215 One-day sitting
The talk explores the importance of personal experience in validating spiritual teachings, particularly referencing a famous early Buddhist sutra where the Buddha emphasizes individual testing and confirmation of truths over... Mindfulness, Commitment, Practice Period, Equanimity, Emotions, Letting Go, Posture, confusion... |
Nov 16 1996 Green Gulch |
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Present Peace: Zen Posture InsightsSerial: EB-00121 The talk primarily addresses the challenges of mindfulness and the importance of posture in Zen practice, especially within the Soto Zen school. It highlights the significance of experiencing the present moment without striving... Posture, Dragons, Balance, Don't Know Mind, War |
Nov 16 1996 |
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Sandokai ClassSerial: SF-03178 The talk centers on the philosophical teachings in the text "Sandokai," exploring the duality of light and darkness as metaphors for difference and unity. It emphasizes embracing both unity and differentiation without conflating... Oneness, Darkness and Light, Practice Period, Separation, Karma, Emptiness, Politics, Light-... |
Nov 13 1996 Green Gulch |
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Effort - While You're Already PerfectSerial: SF-02761 The talk centers on the paradox of effort in Zen practice, exploring the concept of "virya" or effort from Suzuki Roshi’s perspective and the overarching Zen teaching that one is perfect as they are while also needing continuous... Heart Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Emptiness, realization, Precepts, Passions, Right Effort, Zazen,... |
Nov 13 1996 Unknown |
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Sandokai ClassSerial: SF-03180 The talk delves into the poem "Sandokai," exploring the interplay between differentiation and unity in perception and existence. The concepts of interdependence and independence are examined through the analogy of the sense gates... Discrimination, Oneness, Darkness and Light, Letting Go, Branching Streams, Interdependence,... |
Nov 05 1996 Green Gulch |
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Sandokai ClassSerial: SF-03181 The talk centers on the interpretation of the poem "Sandokai" by Sekito Ishido, exploring its themes of light and darkness, phenomena and oneness, and the interconnectedness and independence of all things. Various translations... Oneness, Interdependence, Branching Streams, Light-and-Darkness, Politics, Delusion, Suzuki... |
Oct 29 1996 Green Gulch |
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Which is the Real Shin?Serial: SF-03135 Sunday Lecture - Seeing and understanding desire
The talk discusses the nature of desire, examining a Chinese legend to highlight how desire can manifest conflicting impulses and how Zen practice can help navigate such complexities. Through intensive practice like Zazen,... Ceremony, Forgiveness, Addiction, Practice Period, Demons, confusion, Hate, Bodhisattva... |
Oct 27 1996 Green Gulch |
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Being Open To Life's Process As It IsSerial: SF-03216 One-day sitting
The talk explores the analogy between external weather and internal states of mind, emphasizing acceptance and integration of all experiences as part of life's healing process, akin to the teachings of the Great Earth Sutra from... Posture, Intimacy, Zazen, resistance, Ego, Greed, Concentration, Instruction, Zendo, confusion... |
Oct 19 1996 Green Gulch |
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Including The UnincludedSerial: SF-03136 Sunday Lecture - life, the path as the neverending journey of inclusiom that starts with ourselves where we are now, where we have been and from there just goes deep and deeper, wider and wider endlessly.
The talk examines the Zen concept of "Including the Unincluded," emphasizing the necessity of incorporating every aspect of experience into one's practice, even those parts we may prefer to avoid, as a pathway to sanity, well-... Forgiveness, Practice Period, Silence, Offering, Anger, Diversity, Ordination, Peace,... |
Oct 13 1996 Green Gulch |
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Practicing With Afflictive EmotionsSerial: SF-02722 Antidotes - Shantidvea/Dalai Lama/Hui Hai
The talk explores the teachings of Shantideva's "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life," contrasting Tibetan and Zen approaches to the path of enlightenment. The speaker underscores themes of non-duality and relinquishment of... Forgiveness, Anger, Emotions, Suzuki Roshi, Non-duality, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center,... |
Oct 09 1996 Unknown |
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Jewel Mirror Samadhi ClassSerial: SF-03187 The main thesis of this session centers on the interpretation of the "Jewel Mirror Samadhi," with particular focus on the symbolic nature of Zen teachings, notably the five ranks and the balance of relative and absolute... Five Ranks, Delusion, Lotus Sutra, Soto Zen, Observe, Forgiveness, Separation, Offering... |
Oct 07 1996 Green Gulch |
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Jewel Mirror Samadhi ClassSerial: SF-03188 This talk explores the intricate relationships within Zen philosophy as described in the "Jewel Mirror Samadhi," particularly focusing on the interplay of relative and absolute aspects through the lens of the Five Ranks from Soto... Five Ranks, Delusion, Absolute-and-Relative, Attachment, Emptiness, Soto Zen, Right Effort,... |
Oct 03 1996 Green Gulch |
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The Eight Stages of Monastic LifeSerial: SF-03132 Sunday Lecture - monastic way of wholeness, a sacred way, a sacred place, a clear pace that lives at the bottom of our hearts and is reflected back to us in a religious life.
The talk explores the concept of monastic life as an intrinsic path to wholeness, reflecting inner ideals through religious experience and literature. It asserts that monastic ideals, though aspirational, are essential tools for... Monastic Practice, Lineage, Commitment, Letting Go, Practice Period, Renunciation, Priest-and-... |
Sep 29 1996 Green Gulch |
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Mindful Steps on the Bodhisattva PathSerial: SF-00089 The main thesis of the talk focuses on the exploration of Shantideva's "Bodhisattva Charyavatara" or "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life," emphasizing the practice of bodhicitta and the six paramitas (perfections) within... Practice Period, Study Period, Bodhisattva Way, Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, Patience, Birth-and-... |
Sep 28 1996 |
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Jewel Mirror Samadhi ClassSerial: SF-03189 The talk explores the concept of "Jewel Mirror Samadhi," emphasizing the non-conceptual nature of enlightenment and self-nature, drawing on Zen teachings and the symbolic use of the jewel mirror. It delves into the relationship... Precious Mirror, Delusion, Teacher-and-Student, Freedom, Letting Go, Attachment, confusion,... |
Sep 24 1996 Green Gulch |
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The Five SkandhasSerial: SF-03634 One-day sitting
The talk centers on the exploration of the five skandhas—form, feeling, perception, formations, and consciousness—as presented in the Heart Sutra, to understand the notion of self and its relation to suffering. It discusses how... Skandas, Interview, Balance, Heart Sutra, Attachment, Manjushri, Lotus Sutra, Soto Zen,... |
Sep 21 1996 Green Gulch |
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Living the Zen of PresenceSerial: SF-00050 The talk delves into Dogen's "Genjo Koan," emphasizing the immediacy and presence in Zen practice, illustrating how personal experiences reflect core teachings. It explores the famous five lines of Dogen’s Genjo Koan, which... Lotus Sutra, Obstacles, Chanting, realization |
Sep 14 1996 |
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Awakening Compassion Through Non-DualitySerial: SF-00084 Wednesday talk.
The talk revolves around themes of meditation practice, the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, and the practice of tonglen as pathways to cultivate compassion and deal with personal and communal challenges. Central discussions include... Patience, Suzuki Roshi, Emptiness, Letting Go, confusion, Demons, Absolute-and-Relative,... |
Sep 11 1996 Green Gulch Farm |
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Jewel Mirror Samadhi ClassSerial: SF-03190 The talk provides an introductory exploration of the "Hokyo Zamae" or "Jewel Mirror Samadhi," emphasizing its significance within Soto Zen practice and its thematic interplay between the relative and the absolute. The discussion... confusion, Four Noble Truths, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Absolute-and-Relative, Five Ranks, Buddha... |
Sep 10 1996 Green Gulch |
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Secret Teachers In Life Who Guide UsSerial: SF-03639 Sunday Lecture
The talk explores the concept of "secret teachers" in our lives, the unnoticed individuals or experiences that shape us, using personal anecdotes and reflections from Zen teachings. The talk references Shundo Aoyama's book Zen... Priest, Attachment, Precepts, training, Global Warming, Funeral, Balance, Anger, Gratitude,... |
Sep 08 1996 Green Gulch |
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How To Continue Your Practice After SesshinSerial: SF-03631 Sunday Lecture - taking our understanding, our effort, into daily life
The talk explores how individuals can integrate the insights and efforts from a sesshin, an intensive meditation retreat, into their daily lives. It emphasizes the importance of authenticity and presence over complex learned... Daily Life, training, Don't Know Mind, Anger, Emotions, Impermanence, Hate, Zazen,... |
Aug 25 1996 Green Gulch |
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Wednesday LectureSerial: SF-02713 The talk introduces a collection of papers from a recent Monastic Interreligious Dialogue at Gethsemane Monastery, which explores cross-cultural exchanges between Catholic monks and nuns and a diverse group of Buddhists.... Hsin Hsin Ming, Zazen, Ordination, Practice Period, Obstacles, Mahayana, Anger, Monastic... |
Aug 14 1996 Unknown |
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August SesshinSerial: SF-02756 The talk emphasizes the importance of embracing the present moment, especially during challenging practices like Sashin, by shedding preoccupations and fully engaging with the task at hand. It reflects on mortality, the... First Principle, Zendo, realization, Impermanence, Offering, Instruction, Emotions, Funeral,... |
Aug 12 1996 Green Gulch |
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Making DistinctionsSerial: SF-03113 Sunday Lecture
The talk explores the Zen principle of making distinctions, noting their complexity and necessity in human perception, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective. It references Zen teachings to... Balance, Hsin Hsin Ming, Suzuki Roshi, Lay, training, Conversation, Emotions, Mindfulness,... |
Aug 11 1996 Green Gulch |
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Reflections of Innate EnlightenmentSerial: EB-00120 The talk begins with reflections on the nature of enlightenment and its perception through teachings in Zen, particularly using Dogen's metaphor of enlightenment as the moon reflected in water. It critiques the common desire for... Delusion, Buddha Mind, resistance, Soto Zen, training |
Jul 18 1996 |
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Jukai: Gateway to Spiritual AwakeningSerial: SF-02712 The talk focuses on the significant Buddhist ceremony of Jukai, which involves receiving precepts and symbolizes a deep transformation akin to passing through a "dragon gate." The speaker discusses the ceremony's aspects,... Precepts, Ceremony, Dragons, Vow, Lineage, Repentance, Confession-and-Repentance, Bodhisattva... |
Jun 12 1996 Unknown |
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Lotus Sutra ClassSerial: SF-03193 Chapters 15, 16, 25, 26, 2t
The talk provides an in-depth exploration of several chapters from the "Lotus Sutra," focusing primarily on chapters 15, 16, 25, and 28, and discusses their significance in understanding the sutra's profound teachings. The... Lotus Sutra, Gratitude, Demons, Birth-and-Death, Religion, Manjushri, Faith, Ceremony, Peace,... |
May 28 1996 Green Gulch |
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Practice of ZazenSerial: SF-03138 Sunday Lecture
The primary focus of the talk is on the practice of Zazen as described by Zen master Dogen in "Fukan Zazengi," emphasizing its innate pointlessness and how its true value lies beyond any utilitarian pursuits. Through anecdotes... Zazen, zen meditation, Ceremony, Bell, Interview, Greed, Letting Go, Posture, realization,... |
May 26 1996 Green Gulch |
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Lotus Sutra ClassSerial: SF-03179 The talk engages with the Lotus Sutra, primarily discussing themes from chapters 9 to 12. It emphasizes the notion of diligence as superior to wide knowledge, as exemplified by Buddha's enlightenment contrasted with Ananda’s... Lotus Sutra, Nirvana, Evil, Manjushri, Dragons, Vow, Buddha Nature, Emptiness, Avalokiteshvara... |
May 23 1996 Green Gulch |
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Refuge in the Triple TreasureSerial: SF-02700 The talk explores the practice of taking refuge within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the triple treasure of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It discusses the symbolic rituals associated with taking refuge, the significance... Three Treasures, Monastic Practice, Lay Practice, Priest-and-Lay, Ceremony, Lay, Priest,... |
May 22 1996 Unknown |