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Unlocking Creativity Through Mindful Freedom Serial: EB-00116 The talk explores the intersection of meditation and creativity, emphasizing the need to move beyond strict adherence to rules and practices to truly engage with one's inner experience. It argues that creativity emerges from... *Thich Nhat Hanh, Bodhidharma, Kinhin, Ceremony, Greed*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 02 1994
The Meeting of American Culture and Buddhism: The Arts Serial: SF-00008 Lecture Series This talk explores the intersection of American culture and Buddhism through the lens of artistic expression. It highlights the speaker's personal journey with Buddhism, beginning with the influence of Zen essays by D.T. Suzuki... *New Year, Tassajara, Emptiness, Lineage, Anger, Suzuki Roshi, Faith, Ceremony, Interdependence...*	Diane di Prima	Feb 01 1994 City Center
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03229 The talk focuses on the concept of Dharma as the essence of Zen practice, explaining it as the inherent nature of reality and the futility of attempting to grasp it through descriptions or possessions. Zen Master Nansen's... *confusion, Commitment, Ordinary Mind, Impermanence, Letting Go, Anger, Greed, Humility, Faith...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 30 1994 Green Gulch Farm
Buddhism's Influence on Creative Simplicity Serial: EB-00002 The talk explores the interplay between Buddhism and the arts in American culture, emphasizing how Buddhist practices influence personal creativity and the appreciation of simplicity. The speaker reflects on cooking and... *Culture, Daily Life, Precepts, Silence*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 07 1993
Gratitude Unveiled in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00115 The talk focuses on the role of gratitude in Zen practice, emphasizing the practice of being thankful for small things and fostering a sense of connection through gratitude. It references several dialogues and teachings within... *Gratitude, Lovingkindness, Passions, Intimacy, Big Mind*	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 21 1993
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03611 The lecture explores the concept of presence in Zen practice by examining the idea of appreciating ordinary and extraordinary aspects of life. It highlights the metaphor of the moon reflecting on water as an allegory for calm... Causation, Conversation, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Delusion, Posture, Zazen, Vow, Demons...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 24 1993 Green Gulch Farm
Transmission of the Light Serial: SF-00041 Wednesday night teisho The talk explores the teachings in the "Transmission of the Light" by Master Keizan, focusing on the 19th ancestor, Kumarata. The discussion delves into the Buddhist concepts of the knowledge of former lives, non-duality, and... *Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, Karmic Consequences, Karma, Attachment, Delusion, Demons,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 26 1993
Fire Sermon Serial: SF-00006 The talk delves into the Fire Sermon, the third formal teaching of the Buddha, exploring the analogy of fire to represent the passions and attachments within the six senses: eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mind. This Buddhist... *Passions, Four Noble Truths, Dependent Origination, Delusion, Greed, Realization, Liberation,...*	Ajahn Amaro	May 19 1993 City Center
Radishes and the Zen Self Serial: EB-00114 The talk explores the concept of simplicity and authenticity in Zen practice, drawing analogies from cooking to illustrate how appreciation for the inherent qualities in simple things, like radishes, parallels appreciating one's... *Thich Nhat Hanh, Practice Period, Don't Know Mind, Greed, Religion*	Edward Espe Brown	May 14 1993
Buddhism and American Culture Serial: SF-00118 The talk focuses on the intersection of Buddhism and Western psychology, illustrating how both address human suffering and its alleviation. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the discussion delves into the development of... *Emptiness, Addiction, Freedom, Letting Go, Four Noble Truths, Anger, Samadhi, Forgiveness,...*	Jack Kornfield	May 03 1993 City Center
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

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