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Title	Speaker	Date
Rules Serial: SF-06038 The talk explores the importance of monastic rules in Zen practice, interpreting them as frameworks that discourage egoistic behavior and promote selflessness. Through an analysis of Dogen Zenji’s seating dispute at Tendo... Dogen, Posture, Balance, Doubt, Faith	Suzuki Roshi	Jan 18 1970 City Center
Caring for the Soil Serial: SR-00199 Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism Sunday, January 25, 1970 San Francisco The talk contrasts the approaches and attitudes of Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism, using metaphors of tending a garden (Mahayana) versus preserving teachings as given (Hinayana). It emphasizes that Mahayana values cultivating... *Buddha Nature, difficulty, Emptiness, Gratitude, Greed, Hate, Mahayana*	Suzuki Roshi	Jan 25 1970 City Center
Our Effort In Our Practice Serial: SR-00248 The talk examines the concept of effort in spiritual practice compared to materialistic effort, emphasizing the potential pitfalls of spiritual arrogance. It highlights the Buddhist perspective of finding new meaning in the... *difficulty, Instruction, Observe*	Suzuki Roshi	Jan 31 1970 City Center
Brown Rice is Just Right Serial: SR-00247 Morning Sesshin LectureSunday, February 1, 1970City Center The talk focuses on embracing the Zen practice of zazen through the metaphor of eating brown rice. The process of chewing brown rice, which represents engaging with reality fully, parallels the practice of zazen by illustrating... Sesshin, Buddha Nature, difficulty, Discrimination, Emptiness, Hate, Pain, Suffering, Truth...	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 01 1970 City Center
Each One Of Us Is A Cook Serial: SR-00258 Afternoon Sesshin Tea Lecture Sunday, February 1, 1970 The talk discusses the practice of Zen through the metaphor of cooking, emphasizing the concept of renewal and transformation inherent in the Zen practice. The speaker explores "form is emptiness and emptiness is form" by... Sesshin, Emptiness, Forms, Compassion, Pain	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 01 1970 B
Embracing Pain Through Zen Calmness Serial: KR-00207 The talk focuses on the conceptualization of pain and existence within Zen philosophy, emphasizing that pain and suffering exist within a larger context or "big world" rather than within the individual. The discussion references... *Ceremony, Compassion, Hate, Meditation, Pain, Suffering, Transmission*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1970
Harmony in the Nature of Self Serial: KR-00208 The talk explores Zen practice through Dogen's teachings, specifically focusing on the concepts of "Igi Soku Buppo" (attitude and manner as foundational to Buddhism) and the idea of seeing things as they inherently are, expressed... *Addiction, Bell, Chanting, Discrimination, Happiness, Hate, Interdependence, Offering, Subject...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1970
“An Unsurpassed, Penetrating Buddha” Serial: SR-00257 The talk centers on the essential Buddhist teaching of selflessness and the importance of relinquishing the individual sense of self to achieve a perfect understanding of the Dharma. The discussion underscores the concept of... *Community, Death, difficulty, Emptiness, Forms, Hate, Interdependence, Observe, Subject-and-...*	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 08 1970
The Background of Shikantaza Serial: SR-00256 The talk outlines the foundational aspects of shikantaza, emphasizing its essence as "just sitting" without attachment to the conceptual self. The relationship between objects and the integration of individual experience within... *Consciousness, Observe, Pain, Posture*	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 22 1970 City Center
Selflessness, Being and Non-Being: The Background of Shikantaza Serial: SR-00261 Sesshin Lecture No. 1: Monday, February 23, 1970 San Francisco This lecture discusses the practice of shikantaza and emphasizes the necessity of understanding the concept of shunyata, or emptiness, in Buddhist practice. It critiques practices rooted in self-centered efforts, highlighting the... Sesshin, Buddha Nature, Emptiness, Evil, Mahayana, Posture, Freedom, Continuous Practice,...	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 23 1970 City Center
Non-Dualistic Practice Serial: SR-00260 Sesshin Lecture No. 3: Wednesday, February 25, 1970 San Francisco The discussion centers on the concept of non-dualistic practice within Zen, emphasizing the extension of zazen practice into everyday dualistic life. It explores the idea that practice is not about attainment but about diving... *Sesshin, Anger, Big Mind, difficulty, Duality, Emptiness, Karma, Mahayana, Suffering...*	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 25 1970 City Center
Practice To Be Like A Stone Serial: SF-06125 SR-70-02-28 Sesshin lecture #6 (last lecture) - followed by service #2 for Trudy DixonNB - is 1970 despite the year added to the photos The lecture focuses on the transformative yet often unexpected change in practitioners resulting from prolonged Zen practice, particularly during sesshins. The process involves cultivating a stillness akin to being "like a stone... *Composure, Diversity, Don't Know Mind, Tassajara*	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 28 1970 City Center
Lecture To Prof. Lewis R. Lancaster's Visiting Class Serial: SR-00259 Practice and enlightnment as forgetting and letting go of everything. Even if we don't know what real practice is, continuing and allowing it to reveal itself. Answering student questions. Posture of zazen. The talk discusses the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing forgetting and letting go to attain enlightenment as experienced by Buddha, who is said to have reached this state after releasing all preoccupations. Zazen, or seated... Buddha, Emptiness, Zazen, Don't Know Mind, Emptiness, Building, Suzuki Roshi, Composure,...	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 01 1970 Tassajara
Letters From Emptiness Serial: SR-00156 How to Understand the Idea of Emptiness Sunday, March 8, 1970 San Francisco The talk explores the concept of emptiness in Zen philosophy, distinguishing it from the conventional idea of being. The discussion emphasizes the practice of shikantaza to experience emptiness directly, without relying on... *Doubt, Emptiness, Enemies*	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 08 1970 City Center
Embracing Life's Unfathomable Flow Serial: KR-00206 The talk examines the Zen concept of enlightenment versus delusion, suggesting both to be identical when viewed from the perspective of ultimate reality. It emphasizes that the essence of life is unknowable and that one must... *Bell, Community, Delusion, Don't Know Mind, Pain, Silence, Suffering*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 12 1970
Our Everyday Life Is Like A Movie Serial: SR-00155 The talk emphasizes that the practice of zazen is fundamentally about establishing a starting point or basis, akin to setting an alarm clock, from which everyday activities should arise. Rather than seeking attainment or... *Anger, Instruction, Meditation, Observe, Posture*	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 15 1970 City Center
Embracing Emotion Through Zen Practice Serial: KR-00205 The central thesis of the talk examines the relationship between emotions, particularly hate, and life force, emphasizing that emotions should be understood as an intrinsic part of one's existence. It discusses the practice of... *Consciousness, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 16 1970
Way-Seeking Mind Serial: SF-05361 Saturday Lecture Of March Sesshin Saturday, March 28, 1970 San Francisco The talk centers on the concept of the "way-seeking mind," emphasizing its critical emergence during periods of difficulty in everyday life. Through anecdotes about esteemed Zen figures such as Watanabe Genshu Zenji, Morita Goyu... Way-Seeking Mind, Sesshin, Monastic Practice, Peace	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 28 1970 City Center
The Zen of Going to the Rest Room Serial: SR-00144 The talk explores the intrinsic connection between Zen practice and everyday activities, specifically likening zazen to physiological functions such as going to the restroom. It emphasizes the importance of zazen in maintaining... Ummon, Tangaryo, Attachment, Big Mind, Culture, Don't Know Mind, Enemies, Monastic...	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 29 1970 City Center
True Self Beyond the Mind Stage Serial: KR-00204 The talk focuses on the Zen concept of understanding the self through perception and introspection, emphasizing that what is perceived on the "stage" of the mind (thoughts, desires, emotions) is not the true self. It highlights... *Anger, Concentration, Breath, Happiness, Meditation, Hate, Fox, Oneness, Pain*...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 01 1970
Awakening Through Zen's No-Mind Serial: KR-00230 The talk provides an exploration of the Zen Buddhist concept of no-mind and koan Mu, discussed in the context of Zazen meditation. The focus is on understanding no-mind as an active concept in Zen practice, emphasizing the... *Beginners, Don't Know Mind, Gratitude, Interdependence, Mahayana, Meditation, Observe,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 03 1970
Embodied Presence Beyond Understanding Serial: KR-00202 The talk focuses on the essence of Shikantaza as a method for engaging fully with one's embodied presence through the integration of body and mind, rather than mere intellectual understanding. The discussion emphasizes Dogen's... *Meditation, Fox, Compassion*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 05 1970
Settling Into The Present Moment Serial: KR-00203 The talk centers around the practice of Shikantaza, emphasizing the importance of deeply understanding this form of meditation beyond intellectual comprehension. The discussion also highlights Dogen Zenji's teachings on self-... *Compassion, Meditation*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 05 1970
Settling In The Present Moment Serial: KR-00200 The primary focus of the talk is exploring the experience of loneliness and the struggle with existential desires during Zen practice, alongside the realization of happiness derived not from personal capability but from... *Happiness, Religion, Repentance, Intention, Bell, Ceremony, Attachment, Fasting, Vow,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 07 1970
Living Moment by Moment Zen Serial: KR-00201 The talk explores the concept of life as a continuous manifestation, or genjo, emphasizing living fully in the present without clinging to ideals about life or death. It discusses Dogen Zen’s teachings on transcending birth and... *Birth-and-Death, Building, Discrimination, Lotus Sutra, Realization, Religion*...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 07 1970
Embracing the Exclamatory Self Serial: KR-00199 The talk discusses the concept of the "exclamatory self" and its implications for understanding human existence and interactions, emphasizing the limitations of rationale and intellect. It critiques the adherence to ideological... *Religion, Pain, Happiness, Lotus Sutra, Ceremony, Meditation, Passions, Enemies, Liberation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 09 1970
Zen Unfiltered: Embracing Pure Experience Serial: KR-00223 The talk examines the practice of Zen and life force through the concepts of Tordatsu, Genjo, and Kikan as articulated by Dogen Zen. These teachings emphasize returning to one's original life force and fully experiencing life... Conversation, Evil, Fox, Karma, Meditation, Nirvana, Oneness, Realization, Religion...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 09 1970
Embracing Genjo: Presence as Practice Serial: KR-00224 The talk centers on the concept of "genjo" as the ultimate realization of one's existence and practice within the present moment, bridging life and death as part of a unified experience. The discussion emphasizes Dogen's... *Ego, Happiness, Realization, Tassajara*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 10 1970
Present Moment Zen: Life Force Unveiled Serial: KR-00225 The talk delves into the nature of life force, emphasizing its existence in the present moment, as distinct from past and future conceptions created by the mind. It discusses how hate and thoughts stem from these mental... *Building, Compassion, Happiness, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 11 1970
Buddha's Birthday Lecture Serial: SR-00160 The talk discusses the celebration of Buddha's birthday, highlighting its origin and practice within different cultures, particularly in Japan and America. The speaker emphasizes the significance of merging traditional practices... Ceremony, Ceremony	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 12 1970 City Center
Embarking on the Zen Vessel Serial: KR-00226 The thesis of the talk centers on the concept of life force as articulated by Dogen Zenji, emphasizing unity between oneself and the world, reflected in the metaphor of a ship. Life force is explored through the practice of Zazen... *Attachment, Demons, difficulty, Enemies, Happiness, Hate, Meditation, Religion, Tassajara...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 12 1970
Embracing No-Mind in Everyday Zen Serial: KR-00228 The talk explores the complex Buddhist concept of "no-mind" within Zen Buddhism, focusing on its integration into daily life through core principles of transiency (Mujo) and interdependence (Pratītyasamutpāda). It stresses the... *Buddha Mind, Community, Don't Know Mind, Enemies, Hate, Impermanence, Interview, Pain...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 21 1970
Ceremony Officially Opening Beginner's Mind Temple Serial: SF-05995 This is the bulk of the ceremony, with speakers other than Suzuki Roshi, in Japanese and English The ceremony marks the official opening of the Beginner's Mind Temple and emphasizes the joy and gratitude associated with Zen practice, particularly highlighting the contributions and cultural significance of Buddhism. The event... Gratitude, Precepts, Ceremony, Zoom, Observe, Obstacles, Silence, Evil, Enemies...	Various	Apr 25 1970 City Center
How To Have Sincere Practice Serial: SR-00145 Suzuki Roshi edited from longer recording. The talk focuses on the nature of sincere Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of dedication and the rejection of superficial effort. It highlights the challenges faced by Zen practitioners in maintaining a true path and... *Breath, Building, Community, Interview, Meditation, Obstacles, Silence*	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 25 1970 A City Center
Remarks at the Ceremony Officially Opening Beginner's Mind Temple Serial: SF-05996 These are Suzuki Roshi's words, edited together out of longer recording of ceremony. The talk addresses the ceremonial opening of the Beginner's Mind Temple, highlighting the significance of the event through the offering of fruits and vegetables and the recitation of the Daihi-shin Dharani, symbolizing the way-... Ceremony, Offering	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 25 1970 City Center
Sincere Practice Serial: SR-00140 How To Have Sincere Practice Tuesday, April 28, 1970 San Francisco The discussion examines the essence of sincere Zen practice, using Dogen Zenji's journey and teachings to highlight the elements of authenticity in spiritual pursuit. Dogen Zenji's commitment to finding a true teacher who... Tatsugami, Dogen, Buddha Nature, Don't Know Mind, Intuition, Monks, Posture, Precepts,...	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 28 1970 City Center
Helping Others Serial: SR-00138 Sesshin Lecture, No. 2, Saturday, May 2, 1970 San Francisco The lecture emphasizes the essence of sincere Zen practice, particularly in the context of the bodhisattva path, which involves helping others selflessly. It questions the ethical decision-making process in situations that... Sesshin, Dogen, Zuimonki, Building, Doubt	Suzuki Roshi	May 02 1970 City Center
On Breathing Serial: SR-00139 Sesshin Lecture, No. 1, Saturday Evening, May 2, 1970 San Francisco The talk centers on the Zen practice of zazen and its approach to experiencing time and breath. It emphasizes the concept of engaging practice moment by moment rather than thinking in long stretches, countering the continuous... Sesshin, Death, Enemies, Pain, Posture, Sangha	Suzuki Roshi	May 02 1970 City Center
Sincere Practice and Way-Seeking Mind Serial: SR-00043 Sesshin Lecture No. 3, Sunday, May 3, 1970 San Francisco The talk explores the concept of sincere practice and the way-seeking mind, emphasizing the importance of practice grounded in humanity. It addresses the philosophy of zazen, highlighting that true practice is not a special... Sesshin, Buddha Nature, Building, Hate, Offering, Realization, Transmission	Suzuki Roshi	May 03 1970 City Center
We Try To Control Or Restrict Our Activity Serial: SR-00044 Tuesday Evening, May 5, 1970 City Center, San Francisco The talk explores the challenges of studying Buddhism from various perspectives, particularly when juxtaposed with Western cultural interpretations. Emphasizing both the ascetic and non-ascetic elements of Buddhist practice, it... *Attachment, Culture, difficulty, Evil, Freedom, Pain, Posture*	Suzuki Roshi	May 05 1970 City Center
Zen Center and City Practice Serial: SR-00045 Sunday, May 10, 1970 City Center, San Francisco The talk reflects on the evolution and purpose of the Zen Center, focusing on the integration of traditional Zen practice within the urban environment of City Center and Tassajara. It emphasizes the importance of understanding... *Building, Intention, Meditation, War, Observe, Death, difficulty*	Suzuki Roshi	May 10 1970 City Center
Zen Wisdom: Path to True Nature Serial: KR-00231 This talk explores the principles of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the contrast between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism's approach to wisdom and practice. It highlights the central role of tranquility (Zen) and wisdom within the... *Buddha Nature, Building, Enemies, Mahayana, Meditation, Observe, Patience, Politics, Precepts...*	Katagiri Roshi	May 12 1970
How To Observe Precepts Serial: SR-00047 Sunday Morning, May 17, 1970 San Francisco The talk discusses the relationship between Zen practice and precepts, emphasizing that true precepts are embodied in natural, everyday actions rather than rigid rules. The practice of zazen is highlighted as both the method and... *Precepts, Bodhidharma, Building, Chanting, Mahayana, Observe, Posture, Precepts, Zazen...*	Suzuki Roshi	May 17 1970 City Center
Money And Labor Serial: SR-00046 Sunday Morning, May 24, 1970 City Center, San Francisco The talk explores the relationship between material things, spirituality, and socio-economic interactions within Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the teachings of Dogen Zenji. It is argued that spiritual and material are one and... *Buddha Nature, Discrimination, Monks, Priest, Faith*	Suzuki Roshi	May 24 1970 City Center
Things-As-It-Is Serial: SR-00048 Sandokai Lecture I Wednesday, May 27, 1970 Tassajara [This is the first in a series of lectures on the Sandokai (Chin. Cantong qi or Tisan-tiung-chii), a poem by Sekito Kisen. Historical details of the series are appended to the... The talk discusses the Sandokai, a poem by Sekito Kisen, focusing on how it illustrates the Buddhist concept of interconnectedness and the perception of reality beyond dualistic thinking. The speaker emphasizes the importance of... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Attachment, Bell, Big Mind, Discrimination, Freedom, Observe,...	Suzuki Roshi	May 27 1970 Tassajara
Warm Hand to Warm Hand Serial: SR-00049 Sandokai Lecture II Sunday, May 30, 1970 Tassajara [The following lines of the Sandokai are discussed in this lecture: Line 2 tozai mitsuni aifusu. Line 3 Ninkon ni ridon ari, Line 4 do ni namboku no so nashi... The talk primarily discusses the text "Sandokai" and its contextual background, focusing on the sectarian dispute between Northern and Southern Zen during the time of Sekito Kisen, the author of the poem. The speaker emphasizes... Branching Streams, Sandokai, confusion, difficulty, Discrimination, Hate, New Year, Sutra,...	Suzuki Roshi	May 30 1970 Tassajara
Buddha Is Always Here Serial: SR-00051 Sandokai Lecture III Monday, June 1, 1970 Tassajara [The following lines of the Sandokai are discussed in this lecture: Line 5 Reigen myoni kokettari. Line 6 Shiha an ni ruchusu. Line 7 Ji wo shusuru mo moto kore mayoi. Line 8 Ri... The talk provides a detailed exegesis of key lines from the "Sandokai," focusing on the nature of the 'true source' and the duality of phenomena and noumena. The discussion critiques attaching rigid meanings to enlightenment,... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Emptiness, Buddha Nature, Suffering, Truth, Compassion, Intention...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 01 1970 Tassajara
Shunryu Suzuki talking from Zen in America (video) Serial: SF-07248 - *Tassajara, Desire, Time*	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 1970 Tassajara
The Blue Jay Will Come Right into Your Heart Serial: SR-00053 Sandokai Lecture IV - Discussion of the lines: 'all the objects of the senses interact, and yet do not'. Subjective and objective, independent and interrelated aspects of reality. Interdependency; 'ri' and 'ji', noumenal and... The talk delves into the intricacies of the Sandokai lines, focusing on the interplay of subjective and objective realities, exemplified through 'ri' and 'ji' (noumenal and phenomenal aspects), and how interdependency and... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Dependent Origination, Building, Truth	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 03 1970 Tassajara
We Are Just a Tiny Speck of Big Being Serial: SR-00055 Sandokai Lecture V: Lecture to Professor Weller's Visiting Class Saturday, June 6, 1970 Tassajara [Note. This lecture was given-- as a general introduction-- to Prof. Jack Weller's visiting philosophy class following Lecture IV... The lecture emphasizes the relationship between intellectual understanding and experiential practice in the study of Zen Buddhism, specifically through the context of the Sandokai text. The discussion explores the dichotomy of "... Branching Streams, Sandokai, difficulty, Duality, Emptiness, Evil, Forms, Freedom, Hate, Karma...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 06 1970 Tassajara

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