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2015.08.23-serial.00161

Serial: SO-00161 This talk explores the concept of the "Dharma Flower" and its significance in Zen Buddhism, as articulated by Dogen. It examines the dualistic nature of delusion and realization, where the mind in delusion is turned by the Dharma...
Practice, Buddha, Dogen
Aug 23 2015

2015.08.22-serial.00159

Serial: SO-00159 The talk primarily explores Dogen's interpretation of delusion, practice, and realization within Zen Buddhism, using the metaphor of the Lotus Sutra's Dharma Flower and the parable of the Burning House. Dogen is interpreted as...
Practice, Buddha, Delusion
Aug 22 2015

2015.08.22-serial.00160

Serial: SO-00160 The main thesis of the talk is an exploration of the teachings from Chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra, focusing on the reconciliation of impermanence and eternity within Buddhist thought. This discussion includes examining the Lotus...
Buddha, Practice, Lotus Sutra
Aug 22 2015

2015.08.21-serial.00157

Serial: SO-00157 The talk provides an in-depth exploration of Dogen's interpretation of the "one vehicle" Dharma, its transmission in Zen, and the relationship between Zen teachings and the Lotus Sutra. It highlights the inseparability of...
Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Practice
Aug 21 2015

2015.08.21-serial.00158

Serial: SO-00158 The talk provides an in-depth examination of Dogen's teachings on the concepts of "dharma flower turning" and the distinction between delusion and realization, referencing his work "Genjo Koan." It outlines the process of "shusho...
Practice, Dogen, Delusion
Aug 21 2015

2015.08.20-serial.00156

Serial: SO-00156 This talk focuses on the "Hokketen Hokke" from Dogen's Shobogenzo, exploring the intricate connections between the Lotus Sutra's teachings and Dogen’s understanding of universal Buddhist principles. The discussion highlights how...
Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Practice
Aug 20 2015

2015.08.20-serial.00155

Serial: SO-00155 The talk examines the interconnectedness of Zen teachings, particularly focusing on how various Zen lineages have historically interacted and incorporated diverse teachings on the nature of mind and Dharma, such as Mazu's "one...
Buddha, Dogen, Time
Aug 20 2015

2015.08.19-serial.00154

Serial: SO-00154 The talk discusses the interpretation of Zen texts, focusing on the differences and development of versions over centuries. The analysis centers on a dialogue from the "Platform Sutra" preserved in the "Record of Transmission of...
Lotus Sutra, Practice, Buddha
Aug 19 2015

2015.08.19-serial.00153

Serial: SO-00153 The talk explores various interpretations of the concept of "mind" in Buddhist and Zen philosophy, contrasting the concept of "Atman" from Hindu tradition with the Buddhist idea of "Anatman," or no-self. It delves into the...
Buddha, Buddha Nature, Dogen
Aug 19 2015

2015.08.18-serial.00151

Serial: SO-00151 The talk elaborates on the implications of the Lotus Sutra's teaching, focusing on its division into two parts: the first half emphasizing the unity of all beings striving toward Buddhahood under one vehicle, and the second half...
Lotus Sutra, Dogen, Buddha
Aug 18 2015

2015.08.18-serial.00152

Serial: SO-00152 The talk examines the Zen interpretation of scriptures, specifically focusing on a dialogue between Huineng (Sixth Ancestor) and a monk named Fada, concerning the essential meaning of the Lotus Sutra. The discussion highlights...
Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Dogen
Aug 18 2015

2015.08.17-serial.00150

Serial: SO-00150 The talk delves into Mahayana Buddhism's critique of earlier Buddhist teachings, focusing on the concept of duality and non-duality, the interpretation of Buddha's teachings, and the Mahayana emphasis on transcending distinctions...
Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Nirvana
Aug 17 2015

2015.08.17-serial.00149

Serial: SO-00149 The talk explores the teachings of Dogen Zenji in the Shobo Genzo, specifically focusing on the fascicle Hokketen Hokke, which elaborates on a dialogue about the Lotus Sutra, stemming from the expressions of the sixth Chinese...
Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana
Aug 17 2015

2012.08.03-serial.00148

Serial: SO-00148 The talk delves into the interconnectedness of all beings and phenomena, illustrating this through teachings by Dogen and the poetic expression of the Dharma. Emphasis is placed on the notions of dharmakaya as the formless and...
Buddha, Practice, Dogen
Aug 03 2012

2012.08.02-serial.00146

Serial: SO-00146 The talk explores the concept of the Dharma body of the self, emphasizing interconnectedness between the self and the great earth as mentioned in Dogen's teachings. Key points discuss the challenge of perceiving the self, due to...
Dogen, Buddha, Delusion
Aug 02 2012

2012.08.02-serial.00147

Serial: SO-00147 The talk explores the interconnectedness between practitioners and the Buddhas across the three times, emphasizing that true practice must include all living beings. It reflects on Dogen's teachings, particularly focusing on how...
Practice, Buddha, Time
Aug 02 2012

2012.08.01-serial.00144

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Bodhidharma, Teacher-and-Student, Dharma Transmission, Subject-and-Object, Ego, Samsara,...
Aug 01 2012

2012.08.01-serial.00145

Serial: SO-00145 The main thesis of the talk delves into several expressions from Zen teachings, focusing on the interconnectedness of the individual and the universe. The discussion spans concepts like the "true human body," "gate of liberation...
Time, Buddha, Dogen
Aug 01 2012

2012.07.31-serial.00143

Serial: SO-00143 The talk delves into the Buddhist concepts of selflessness (anātman) and the impermanence of the self through the framework of the five skandhas. Emphasizing the illusory nature of a fixed self, it discusses how mental constructs...
Dogen, Emptiness, Buddha
Jul 31 2012

2012.07.31-serial.00142

Serial: SO-00142 This talk explores Dogen's teachings on the realization of Buddhadharma, emphasizing the concept that true understanding cannot be attained through the pursuit or avoidance of desires. It discusses the inseparability of practice...
Practice, Buddha, Dogen
Jul 31 2012

2012.07.30-serial.00141

Serial: SO-00141 The talk discusses the concept of Buddhadharma and its understanding, elucidating that it is only fully comprehensible by Buddhas, not by ordinary humans or practitioners of the two vehicles (Śrāvaka and Pratyekabuddha). This...
Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva
Jul 30 2012

2012.07.30-serial.00140

Serial: SO-00140 The talk centers on the analysis of key chapters from the Lotus Sutra, specifically Chapter 16, which discusses the infinite lifespan of the Tathagata, and is connected to Chapter 2 and the skillful means. Discussion includes the...
Buddha, Dogen, Emptiness
Jul 30 2012

2012.07.29-serial.00138

Serial: SO-00138 The talk focuses on the concept of vows in Zen Buddhism, particularly the distinction between making vows and being led by them, as well as discussions on repentance and the endless nature of Bodhisattva vows. The conversation...
Vow, Practice, Enlightenment
Jul 29 2012

2012.07.29-serial.00137

Serial: SO-00137 This talk introduces and explores Dogen's "Yoibutsu Yobutsu" fascicle of "Shōbō Genzō" and its connection to the Lotus Sutra, focusing on the theme of Dharma transmission. It also delves into the historical compilation processes...
Lotus Sutra, Buddha, Transmission
Jul 29 2012

2012.07.29-serial.00139

Serial: SO-00139 The talk discusses the importance of the Bodhisattva vow in Mahayana Buddhism, tracing the origin of this practice to Sumedha's transformation upon meeting Dipankara Buddha as described in the Jataka Tales. The speaker reflects...
Buddha, Vow, Bodhisattva
Jul 29 2012

2010.08.13-serial.00136

Serial: SO-00136 The talk discusses the interconnectedness of all beings as presented in the Zen teachings of Dogen, particularly focusing on how individual expressions of life and the universe reflect the entire collective existence, emphasizing...
Buddha Nature, Time, Buddha
Aug 13 2010

2010.08.12-serial.00134

Serial: SO-00134 The talk examines the dialogue between a monk and Great Master Yuan Feng (or Gensho), exploring a Zen koan featuring the imagery of the ocean concerning the Buddhist Sangha and ethical comportment. It connects this imagery to the...
Sangha, Buddha, Samadhi
Aug 12 2010

2010.08.12-serial.00135

Serial: SO-00135 The talk discusses interpretations of a dialogue involving Zen Master Dogen and how such conversations relate to Zen philosophical concepts like the "Great Ocean" and the interconnectedness of dharmas. It examines Dogen's...
Time, Dogen, Separation
Aug 12 2010

2010.08.11-serial.00132

Serial: SO-00132 The talk examines the Zen concept of arising and perishing, centered on Dogen's writings, particularly his interpretation of ceasing and its relation to nirvana. The analysis incorporates comparisons between the ideas illustrated...
Nirvana, Practice, Dogen
Aug 11 2010

2010.08.11-serial.00133

Serial: SO-00133 The talk explores the concepts of arising and ceasing within the framework of Zen philosophy, emphasizing non-duality and the integration of manifestation and liberation as seen in Dogen's teachings. The speaker delves into Dogen...
Practice, Samadhi, Work
Aug 11 2010

2010.08.10-serial.00130

Serial: SO-00130 The talk delves into Zen teachings on the nature of mind and consciousness, emphasizing the impermanent and ever-changing essence of thoughts and perceptions. Key discussions include the dialogue between Ganto and Lhasa on...
Practice, Consciousness, Letting Go
Aug 10 2010

2010.08.10-serial.00131

Serial: SO-00131 The talk focuses on interpretations of key Zen philosophical concepts, particularly arising and ceasing within the context of Dogen Zenji's teachings and the Lotus Sutra. It delves into how these ideas relate to the nature of...
Emptiness, Time, Samadhi
Aug 10 2010

2010.08.09-serial.00128

Serial: SO-00128 The talk explores the intricate philosophical concepts within Zen Buddhism and the teachings of Dogen Zenji, focusing on the nature of enlightenment, practice, and the self. The speaker discusses the idea of "ocean seal samadhi"...
Enlightenment, Practice, Time
Aug 09 2010

2010.08.09-serial.00129

Serial: SO-00129 The talk delves into the philosophical exploration of time, arising, and being as discussed in Dogen Zenji's teachings, particularly drawing from his work "Shōbō Genzo." The dialogue distinguishes between the conventional...
Time, Dogen, Work
Aug 09 2010

2010.08.08-serial.00127

Serial: SO-00127 The talk explores the teachings of Eihei Dogen and their relation to various Zen concepts and figures. It discusses Dogen's perspectives on the continuity of existence, the essence of practice, and misunderstandings of self and...
Name, Dogen, Buddha
Aug 08 2010

2010.08.08-serial.00126

Serial: SO-00126 The talk explores intricate concepts within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the nature of "Buddha nature" or "one mind," utilizing terms such as "Tathagatagarbha," "hongaku" (original enlightenment), and the interplay of delusion and...
Practice, Enlightenment, Zazen
Aug 08 2010

2010.08.07-serial.00124

Serial: SO-00124 The talk explores the theme of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" as presented in the Buddhist tradition, particularly in Dogen Zenji's works, and its symbolic representation of meditation practice. It begins with a children's story...
Sangha, Practice, Buddha
Aug 07 2010

2010.08.07-serial.00125

Serial: SO-00125 The talk explores Zen teachings on Samadhi, specifically focusing on various forms outlined by Dogen Zenji, such as "Chizuryo Zanmai" and "Ocean Sea Samadhi." It examines texts like the "Awakening of Faith" to interpret concepts...
Consciousness, Enlightenment, Practice
Aug 07 2010

2009.07.05-serial.00204

Serial: SO-00204 The talk examines the ethical landscape of major precepts in Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the Brahma Net Sutra, Bodhidharma's interpretations, and Dogen Zenji’s commentaries. Through a progression of discussions on...
Precepts, Dogen, Practice
Jul 05 2009

2009.07.04-serial.00203

Serial: SO-00203 The talk discusses the Threefold Pure Precept from Zen practice, focusing on embracing moral conduct, good dharmas, and all living beings, relating these teachings to both monastic discipline and broader Mahayana principles. By...
Precepts, Practice, Practice Period
Jul 04 2009

2009.07.03-serial.00202

Serial: SO-00202 The talk explores the Soto Zen practice of repentance and the concept of delusive thought, emphasizing that all thoughts are essentially fictitious. It discusses a verse of repentance from an unrecognized sutra named "Kanfugenkyo...
Buddha, Sangha, Study
Jul 03 2009

2009.07.02-serial.00201

Serial: SO-00201 The talk explores the integration of Zen and precepts (Zenkaie) within Soto Zen tradition, guided by Dogen Zenji's teachings, focusing on the Bodhisattva precepts as discussed in Dogen Zenji's "Kyoju Kaimon." The lecture...
Precepts, Time, Practice
Jul 02 2009

2008.10.06-serial.00200

Serial: SO-00200 The talk focuses on the proper physical alignment and breathing techniques for zazen as articulated by Uchiyama Roshi. Detailed instructions include maintaining an upright posture and specific breathing practices through the nose...
Breath, Practice, Dogen
Oct 06 2008

2008.10.05-serial.00199

Serial: SO-00199 The talk analyzes the historical evolution and techniques of meditation, particularly focusing on Zazen as practiced in the Soto Zen tradition. It discusses the development of sitting practices starting from ancient India and...
Practice, Meditation, Zazen
Oct 05 2008

2008.10.04-serial.00198

Serial: SO-00198 The talk primarily addresses the Zen perspective on living in the present moment, emphasizing how individuals are often caught in fantasies and comparisons, leading to suffering and disconnection from reality. It explores a...
War, japanese, Japan
Oct 04 2008

2008.10.03-serial.00197

Serial: SO-00197 The talk explores the concept of "thusness" or "suchness" (inmo) from Zen philosophy, emphasizing its role as the core of living out the reality of life as espoused by Dogen Zenji in Shobo Genzo. The discussion further contrasts...
Practice, Time, Work
Oct 03 2008

2008.10.02-serial.00196

Serial: SO-00196 The talk delves into the nature of Zen practice, contrasting it with Western rationality and existentialism, especially as articulated by D.T. Suzuki's writings. It critiques the Western fixation on rational and logical...
Practice, japanese, Japan
Oct 02 2008

2008.01.25-serial.00113E

Serial: SO-00113E This talk explores the concept of "radiant light" within Zen practice, referencing fundamental Zen texts and teachings. The discussion emphasizes Dogen Zenji's interpretations, focusing on the interplay of grasping and letting go...
Buddha, Practice, Dogen
Jan 25 2008

2008.01.24-serial.00113C

Serial: SO-00113C The talk focuses on the philosophical and practical implications of practicing within Samsara, as articulated by Dogen Zenji and explored through the concepts of Pure Land and Zen Buddhism. The discussion emphasizes the immediacy...
Practice, Dogen, Buddha
Jan 24 2008

2008.01.24-serial.00113D

Serial: SO-00113D The talk examines the dual practices of engaging with words and transcending them to grasp Zen principles, highlighting the necessity of both textual study and embodied experience in Zen practice. Drawing from Dogen's teachings,...
Practice, Buddha, Letting Go
Jan 24 2008

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