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Title	Speaker	Date
2008.01.23-serial.00113B Serial: SO-00113B The main thesis of the talk discusses the interpretation of Dogen Zenji, challenging the traditional views about the Buddha appearing only in the human realm, positing instead that the Buddha manifests across various realms... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*		Jan 23 2008
2008.01.23-serial.00113A Serial: SO-00113A The talk centers on the Buddhist concepts of birth, life, and death, as explored by Dogen. It delves into the traditional Buddhist classifications of birth and Dogen's critique of these conventions, emphasizing the importance of... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*		Jan 23 2008
2008.01.22-serial.00112G Serial: SO-00112G The talk delves into the complexities of understanding Dogen's teachings, focusing on a particular passage that distinguishes between duality and non-duality. It evaluates different interpretations of koans and emphasizes the... *Duality, Dogen, Nirvana*		Jan 22 2008
2008.01.22-serial.00112H Serial: SO-00112H This talk delves into Dogen Zenji’s writings, focusing on the concept of non-duality and the seamless integration of practice and life. The discussion begins with an analysis of a paragraph in Dogen's works, highlighting the... *Practice, Buddha, Letting Go*		Jan 22 2008
2008.01.21-serial.00112F Serial: SO-00112F This talk delves into the essential nature of practice in Zen, emphasizing the non-duality of individual practice (gyobutsu, or "practice Buddha") and universal reality. Several teachings and texts are referenced, highlighting... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Jan 21 2008
2008.01.21-serial.00112E Serial: SO-00112E The talk focuses on the concept of "non-defilement" and "thusness" in Zen practice, as taught by Dogen Zenji and historical Zen figures like Huinan and Nangaku. The speaker analyzes the teaching that practice and verification in... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Jan 21 2008
2008.01.20-serial.00112C Serial: SO-00112C The lecture discusses the concept of "practice Buddha" focusing on the liberation from bondage to both the Buddha and the Dharma. This liberation occurs through practice, devoid of the traditional ego. The speaker explores Dogen... *Practice, Buddha, Time*		Jan 20 2008
2008.01.20-serial.00112D Serial: SO-00112D The transcript focuses on the distinction between conceptual understanding and experiential practice in Zen, emphasizing that practice in Zen transcends conceptual thought and sutra study. It critiques Tiantai Chi Yi's view,... *Practice, Buddha, Time*		Jan 20 2008
2008.01.19-serial.00112B Serial: SO-00112B This talk presents a detailed exploration of Dogen Zenji's Shobogenzo Gyobutsu Igi, focusing on the concept of "practice Buddha" or "gyobutsu," asserting it as central to understanding the unity of practice and enlightenment. The... *Buddha, Practice, Buddha Nature*		Jan 19 2008
2008.01.19-serial.00112A Serial: SO-00112A The talk delves into the concept of "dignified conduct" or "Igi" within Zen practice, focusing on Dogen Zenji's interpretation in the "Shobo Genzo." The discussion addresses how formal practices can become hollow without the... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Jan 19 2008
2007.01.19-serial.00117D Serial: SO-00117D The talk delves into Zen Master Eihei Dogen's reflections on a Dharma discourse by his teacher, Nyojo Zenji, highlighting a unique monastic practice regarding "entering the room," where monks present understanding to the teacher... *Time, Buddha, Practice*		Jan 19 2007
2007.01.19-serial.00117E Serial: SO-00117E The talk delves into the Zen philosophy of interdependence and non-duality, primarily through the poems of Su Shi, Wanshi, and Dogen's own verses in relation to Mount Lu. The discussion extends to Dogen’s reflections on the... *Dogen, Buddha, Time*		Jan 19 2007
2007.01.18-serial.00117C Serial: SO-00117C This talk centers on a critical examination of Dogen's commentary on a statement by Chinese Zen master Ying-an Tang-Hua. The focus is on the debate over the understanding of arising mind and moving thoughts, the nature of... *Dogen, Practice, Buddha*		Jan 18 2007
2007.01.18-serial.00117B Serial: SO-00117B The discussion focuses on Dogen's criticism of the idea that Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are identical, which was prevalent during the Song Dynasty in China. Dogen's writings, particularly in Shôbôgenzô, reject this notion... *Dogen, Buddhism, Buddha*		Jan 18 2007
2007.01.17-serial.00116H Serial: SO-00116H The talk examines the notion of the bodhisattva and Buddha from the perspective of Dogen Zenji and passages from the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the interconnectedness of realization and practice. It discusses the concept of... *Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva*		Jan 17 2007
2007.01.17-serial.00117A Serial: SO-00117A The talk focuses on how the entire world and our experiences within it serve as the "gate of liberation," allowing us to encounter the true reality of all beings. This concept is explored through the teachings of Zen masters and... *Dogen, Time, Practice*		Jan 17 2007
2007.01.16-serial.00116F Serial: SO-00116F This talk delves into Dogen Zenji's use of expressions from the Lotus Sutra to illustrate the reality of all beings as interconnected yet independent entities. It discusses the concept of "complete penetration" or "understanding... *Time, Buddha, Dogen*		Jan 16 2007
2007.01.16-serial.00116G Serial: SO-00116G This talk delves into Dogen's teachings on the transmission of Dharma and the concept of true reality within Zen practice. It explores how enlightenment and practice are intertwined, emphasizing that true reality is the... *Buddha, Practice, Nirvana*		Jan 16 2007
2007.01.15-serial.00116E Serial: SO-00116E The talk explores the complexities of Dogen's Zen teachings, focusing on the unity and independence of suchness as described in paragraph 7 on page 3. The discussion emphasizes that the ultimate reality and form, nature, body,... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*		Jan 15 2007
2007.01.15-serial.00116D Serial: SO-00116D The talk explores Dogen's interpretation of the true reality of all beings, emphasizing a non-dualistic view where all beings and phenomena inherently express Buddha nature. It discusses how each moment, within the flow of time,... *Buddha, Time, Practice*		Jan 15 2007
2007.01.14-serial.00116C Serial: SO-00116C The talk explores key aspects of Zen philosophy, focusing on the teachings of Dogen, particularly regarding the concept of "shoho jisso" or the true reality of all beings. The discussion examines how Dogen's interpretation... *Buddha, Dogen, Time*		Jan 14 2007
2007.01.14-serial.00116B Serial: SO-00116B The talk introduces the concept of "shoho jisso" from Dogen Zenji's "Shobo Genzo Shofo Jisso," elaborating on its meaning as the true reality of all beings and its origins in the Lotus Sutra. It explores the differences between... *Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Dogen*		Jan 14 2007
2007.01.13-serial.00116A Serial: SO-00116A The talk focuses on understanding the concept of "true reality" within Dogen Zenji's teachings and Mahayana Buddhism, particularly through the lens of Shobo Genzo's chapter Shuhou Jissou. It delves into the idea that while... *Buddha, Desire, Dependent Origination*		Jan 13 2007
Buddhas And Sentient Beings Are Not Two Serial: SF-01026 One-day sitting lecture: positive encouragement; nirvana; five hindrances; preliminary practices; three worlds; jhanas - benefits and ptifalls; Four Noble Truths; Mahayana This talk focuses on the duality of Buddhas and sentient beings through Zen practices, examining meditation and the path to enlightenment. It discusses the importance of bodily posture and mental composition in meditation,... *Hindrances, Nirvana, Concentration, Samadhi, Four Noble Truths, Liberation, Freedom, Mahayana...*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 16 2006 Green Gulch
Have Some Tea Serial: SF-00965 Sunday Lecture: "Have you been here before? Have some tea"; judgment and conduct; Four Noble Truths; Eightfold Path; ethics and etiquette The talk delves into judgment and conduct within the framework of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, emphasizing the Buddhist teachings on suffering, ignorance, and the practices for liberation. The narrative is... *Four Noble Truths, Right Effort, Three Treasures, Right Speech, Liberation, Renewal, Peace,...*	Fu Schroeder	May 07 2006 Green Gulch
The Great Matter Serial: SF-00085 How awareness of death, and our own mortality, spurs us to greater effort in practice. The talk at the Beginner's Mind Temple centers on awareness of mortality as a catalyst for deepening commitment to spiritual and ethical practice. It draws on various literary and philosophical sources to underscore the transient... *Birth-and-Death, Suzuki Roshi, Impermanence, Gratitude, Heart Sutra, Ceremony, Mindfulness,...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 11 2006 City Center
Practice Period Serial: SF-00034 Origins of PP, meaning of 'ango'; Dogen's essay; resistance; hermit Jim; Rumi poems. The talk explores the historical and spiritual origins of the Zen practice period known as 'ango', tracing its roots back to Varsha, the rainy season retreat established by Buddha to provide support for monks. It delves into... *Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors, Zazen, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, resistance, Bell,...*	Kokyo Henkel	Feb 19 2006
2006.02.03-serial.00120 Serial: SO-00120 - *Anger, Happiness, Gratitude, Dragons, Attachment, Chanting, Greed, Enemies, Sangha, difficulty...*		Feb 03 2006
2006.02.03-serial.00017 Serial: SO-00017 The talk explores the profound impact of Dogen Zenji's experiences in China on his spiritual journey, specifically focusing on the veneration of the kashaya, or Buddha’s robe, and its transformative role in Zen practice. It... *Time, Dogen, Practice*		Feb 03 2006
2006.02.02-serial.00123 Serial: SO-00123 - *Lay, Precepts, Funeral, lecture, Sangha, Happiness, Offering, Buddha Nature, Fundraising,...*		Feb 02 2006
2006.02.02-serial.00015 Serial: SO-00015 The talk focuses on a series of references and discussions about various Buddhist texts and teachings, specifically related to the narrative of Uttaradana (Uttaradana), a disciple in Buddhist tradition. It examines the... *Buddha, Time, Precepts*		Feb 02 2006
2006.02.01-serial.00003 Serial: SO-00003 - *Offering, Patience, confusion, Sangha, Precepts, Mindfulness, Beginners, Gratitude, Lay,...*		Feb 01 2006
Genzo-e Serial: SF-00115 Taking refuge; our true place; funzo; placing robe on the head; story from vinaya about silk. This talk centers on the concept of taking refuge and the authentic transmission in Zen Buddhism, focusing on Dogen Zenji's criticisms of societal norms regarding status and religious attire, specifically the Okesa or Kashaya... *Discrimination, Doubt, Offering, Attachment, Peace, Patience, Transmission, Letting Go,...*	Shohaku Okumura	Feb 01 2006 AM
2006.02.01-serial.00004 Serial: SO-00004 The talk delves into the symbolism and qualities of the Okesa, or Buddhist robe, as discussed in Dogen's writings, particularly highlighting its association with Buddha nature and the network of interdependent origination. The... *Buddha, Vow, Practice*		Feb 01 2006
2006.01.31-serial.00006 Serial: SO-00006 The talk explores the significance and traditional methods of wearing the kashaya (okesa), emphasizing its role in connecting practitioners to the authentic transmission of the Buddha's Dharma. It critiques Chinese innovations in... *Dogen, Buddha, Practice*		Jan 31 2006
2006.01.31-serial.00119 Serial: SO-00119 The talk focuses on the significance of the three types of Buddhist robes, known as kashaya, within the monastic tradition, and their historical and functional context based on the teachings from the Vinaya texts. Further, the... *Vinaya, Buddha, Precepts*		Jan 31 2006
2006.01.30-serial.00170A Serial: SO-00170A - *Passions, Gratitude, Instruction, Freedom, Sangha, Attachment, Anger, Offering*...		Jan 30 2006
2006.01.30-serial.00081 Serial: SO-00081 This talk explores the concept of the Kashaya or Okesa, emphasizing its symbolism as the "Robe of Liberation," which frees practitioners from karmic hindrances and delusive desires. It discusses the cultural and spiritual... *Practice, Buddha, japanese*		Jan 30 2006
2006.01.30-serial.00008 Serial: SO-00008 The talk delves into the concept of the kesa (robe) in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the authentic transmission of Dharma and kesa from Buddha through the lineage of ancestors, including Bodhidharma and Huineng. The discourse... *Transmission, Buddha, true dharma*		Jan 30 2006
Alive or Dead? Serial: SF-01147 Sunday Lecture: Koan: "Alive or Dead" (Daowu's condolence call); mind fleas; confession; too busy; leap or die when at an impasse; story of Buddha and king - what else can I do but walk in righteousness; Dogen's death poem The talk explores the Zen koan "Alive or Dead?" from the Blue Cliff Record, focusing on the story of Buddhist master Dao Wu and his attendant Jin Wan, and the absence of definitive answers. It elaborates on keeping spiritual... *Teacher-and-Student, Anger, Don't Know Mind, Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, Ego, Bell...*	Fu Schroeder	Jan 29 2006 Green Gulch
2006.01.29-serial.00118 Serial: SO-00118 The talk mainly discusses the concept of the Twelve Links of Causation and contrasts it with an older version from the Skanipata, emphasizing differences in the understanding of causation in the context of everyday life versus... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Jan 29 2006
2006.01.29-serial.00007 Serial: SO-00007 The talk centers on the symbolic meaning of mountains in Zen philosophy, particularly analyzing the works of Dogen Zenji and Chinese poets like Su Shi. A profound exploration reveals that the inability to perceive the "true face... *Dogen, Buddha, japanese*		Jan 29 2006
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-03089A The talk explores the subjective nature of hindrances in Zen practice, emphasizing mindfulness as a tool to address emotional and psychological challenges. Mindfulness is presented as a stabilizing practice that helps break the... *Mindfulness, Letting Go, Practice Period, Hindrances, Liberation, Balance, Concentration,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 12 2005 Tassajara
2005.11.07-serial.00195 Serial: SO-00195 The talk examines the concept of "not doing evil" within Dogen's commentary on the Zen story involving Choka Dorin and Hakku Kyo-i, highlighting its significance as both a foundational and ultimate teaching in Buddhadharma. It... *Evil, Practice, Buddha*		Nov 07 2005
2005.11.06-serial.00193 Serial: SO-00193 The talk explores the concept of "not doing evil" as illustrated in Dōgen's teachings, emphasizing the non-dualistic nature of true reality in which actions and their inherent qualities manifest. It delves into the Dharmakaya as... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Nov 06 2005
2005.11.06-serial.00194 Serial: SO-00194 This talk delves into the Zen concept of purifying one's mind, emphasizing a state of ‘not doing’ as fundamental to all Buddhas' teachings. It critiques traditional interpretations of doing good and avoiding evil, as found in... *Evil, Dogen, Practice*		Nov 06 2005
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-03152 This talk examines the transformative process of Zen practice, focusing on the concept of "sesshin" as a means of radically shifting one's relationship to causes and conditions. It delves into historical inspirations from figures... *Suzuki Roshi, Work, Silence*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 12 2005 Tassajara
Zendo Lecture Serial: SF-03161 The talk explores the concept of "practice period" or "ango" in Zen Buddhism, tracing its origins from India through its integration into Chinese and Japanese traditions, and its current practice in the U.S. Emphasis is placed on... *Monastic Practice, Practice Period, Global Warming, Buddha Ancestors, Mahayana, Interview,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 02 2005 Tassajara
No Self Serial: SF-00971 One-day sitting lecture: Bodhisattva Initiation - dharma names; Buddha's second teaching - "No-self Characteristic Sutta"; shamata - posture instructions; Bodhisattva precepts - the scrimmage line The talk explores the concept of "no-self" and the path of the Bodhisattva as central to Buddhist practice. The speaker discusses the initiation ceremony for new Bodhisattvas and reflects on the teachings of the Buddha,... *Bodhisattva Precepts, Ceremony, Precepts, Continuous Practice, Separation, Posture, Delusion,...*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 17 2005 Green Gulch
Birth and Death Serial: SF-00970 Sunday Lecture - Children's Lecture: children's story - Amos and Boris; response to Hurrican Katrina; Story of king, knowing death is coming; vowing to live for the benefit of all; story of Buddha, a child's death and mustard... The lecture explores themes of interdependence, the impermanence of life, and compassionate action, drawing from the children's story "Amos and Boris" by William Steig and Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the importance of... *Birth-and-Death, Vow, Four Noble Truths, First Principle, Lotus Sutra, Mill Valley, Faith,...*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 04 2005 Green Gulch

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