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YYYY.05.DD-serial.00207 Serial: SO-00207 The talk explores Dogen's commentary on a conversation between Gensha and a monk, examining how the ten direction world is like a bright jewel. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between understanding and non-understanding as a... *Dogen, Karmic Consciousness, Discrimination*
Class Serial: SF-03197 The talk primarily addresses the intricacies within Buddhist scholastic philosophy, particularly around karma, universal dharmas, and causality. The focus shifts to a controversial analysis of Dogen's text "Deep Faith in... *Concentration, Emptiness, Conversation, Nirvana, Karma, Four Noble Truths, Faith, Demons,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Unknown
Untitled Serial: SR-00252C This could be Katagiri Roshi speaking, end of talk only.Talking about concentration camps. The talk concludes with reflections on the themes of sacrifice, faith, and eternal freedom, illustrated through the story of Maximilian Kolbe, a prisoner in Auschwitz. Kolbe's selfless act of offering his life to save another... *Sangha, War, Freedom*	Unknown Speaker	C Unknown
Seminar on Taoism Serial: SR-00275A Alan Watts on Taoism, session 1 The talk explores the essence of Taoism through the teachings of Laozi and Zhuangzi, emphasizing the concept that the Tao cannot be fully articulated, but must be experienced directly through a state of wise ignorance or non-... Forms, Silence, Obstacles, Lay, Bell, Continuous Practice, Consciousness, Breath...	Alan Watts	A Unknown
YYYY.02.03-serial.00010 Serial: SO-00010 - *Attachment, Buddha Nature, Diversity, Ego, Enemies, Happiness, Impermanence, Subject-and-...*
YYYY.02.02-serial.00011 Serial: SO-00011 - *Buddha Nature, confusion, Culture, Emotions, Passions, Religion, Soto Zen, Vow*...
YYYY.02.01-serial.00013 Serial: SO-00013 - *Attachment, Buddha Nature, Culture, Emotions, Offering, Samadhi, Silence*
YYYY.02.01-serial.00014 Serial: SO-00014 - *Buddha Nature, Causation, Concentration, Culture, Emotions*
YYYY.01.30-serial.00024 Serial: SO-00024 - Buddha Nature, Culture, difficulty, Dragons, Fox, Instruction, Interdependence, Samsara...
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00092 Serial: SO-00092 - *Buddha Nature, Impermanence, Interview, Offering, Passions, Subject-and-Object*...
2006.02.02-serial.00123 Serial: SO-00123 - *Buddha Nature, Chanting, Fundraising, Funeral, Happiness, Lay, Offering, Precepts, Sangha...*
Ordination Ceremony: Bill Kwong and Silas Hoadley Serial: SR-00069C The talk discusses the ordination ceremony for two individuals, emphasizing the fundamental Buddhist teaching that all beings, animate or inanimate, have intrinsic value and their own position within the Buddhist framework. The... Ceremony, Priest, Ceremony	Suzuki Roshi	City Center
Mountain Seat Ceremony Serial: SF-03587 After intermission; at tape turn: Linda: Knock, knock - Darlene: Who's there? - Linda (quickly): Darlene. [laughter] The talk centers on the ceremonial installation of a new Abbess at the Zen Center, highlighting the themes of shared leadership, the embodiment of the feminine in spiritual roles, and the connection to Zen tradition through... *Constancy, Ceremony, Suzuki Roshi, Lay Ordination, Priest-and-Lay, Ordination, Tassajara,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	City Center
Seminar on Taoism Serial: SR-00275B Alan Watts talk - session 2 The talk discusses the distinction between the "world as is" and the "world as described," through the lens of Taoist philosophy, particularly via the work of Lao Tzu. Emphasizing the idea that naming is the creation of all... *Consciousness, Ego, Forms, Hate, Lay, Obstacles, Pain, Zoom*	Alan Watts	B Unknown
On Kechimyaku, Inka and Robes Serial: SF-00028 Interviewed by Kazuaki Tanahashi; brief history of studies in Rinzai dojo; nature of being a roshi. The talk explores the rigorous training and life journey of an individual within the Rinzai Zen tradition, delving into personal experiences, philosophical reflections, and historical accounts of the Zen practice. Central themes... Hate, Dana Paramita, Religion, Intuition, Lineage, Evil, Happiness, Freedom, Doubt...	Nakamura Jitsudo-Roshi	Jan 09 1977
Obstacles as Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: SF-00082 The talk discusses the nature of obstacles and their role in spiritual practice, emphasizing that obstacles are not enemies but opportunities for growth and understanding. It explores the concept of perception and one's... *Obstacles, Anger, Doubt, Enemies, Dana Paramita, Emotions, Observe, Bell, Vow, Instruction...*	Ane Pema Chödrön	Jul 23 1989
Shōbōgenzō Serial: SF-05093F Thursday, August 18, 1966SESSHIN LECTURE: Thursday, 1:00 pm, Lecture BSokoji, San Francisco The talk explores the dynamic nature of Buddhist teaching as a continuous renewal and return to foundational principles, emphasizing the fluidity and unity between Buddha and sentient beings. It challenges materialistic... Sesshin, Buddha Mind, Birth-and-Death, Dana Paramita, Fasting, Interdependence...	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 18 1966 B Sokoji
Awakening Through Non-Dual Identity Serial: SF-01885 Q&A The talk explores an experience of non-duality, described as the realization of identity with what was previously perceived as the "other," specifically in the context of a confrontation with a riot squad. This experience led to... *Suzuki Roshi, Delusion, Peace, Impermanence, Anger, Separation, Evil, Mill Valley, Tassajara...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 11 Unknown

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