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Title	Speaker	Date
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00095 Serial: SO-00095 The talk extensively explores the concepts within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the application of Buddha nature across the themes of form and formlessness, individual existence, and the interconnectedness of beings as explained... *Buddha Nature*
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00096 Serial: SO-00096 The talk examines the concept of Buddha nature, drawing on the teachings of Dogen Zenji and the symbolism of figures like Rokya Ujjara and Daijizaiten. The presentation emphasizes the roles of Buddha and bodhisattva forms in... *Buddha Nature*
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00097 Serial: SO-00097 The talk explores Dogen's interpretation of "Buddha nature" as described in Zen texts, focusing on the contrasting views between Dogen and other Zen masters regarding the presence or absence of Buddha nature in sentient beings.... *Buddha Nature, Dogen*
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00098A Serial: SO-00098A The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature, emphasizing its inherent presence in all forms and actions. The discussion focuses on the dichotomy of conditioned and unconditional aspects of Buddha nature, drawing from Zen... *Buddha Nature*
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00098B Serial: SO-00098B The talk delves into the exploration of Zen teachings, focusing on a dialogue from a Zen text involving figures like Nansen and Obaku, with references to the importance of balancing dhyana (meditation) and prajna (wisdom). It... *Buddha Nature, Wisdom*
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00099A Serial: SO-00099A The talk explores the elusive and dynamic nature of Buddha nature, using metaphors such as "gold floating on the water" and "a jewel in the sunlight" to convey its indefinable characteristics. Emphasizing concepts put forth by... *Buddha Nature, Joshu*
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00099B Serial: SO-00099B The talk examines Dōgen Zenji's unique interpretation of the "Dog and Buddha Nature" koan, contrasting it with the traditional interpretations in the "Mumonkan" and the "Shōyōroku." Dōgen's emphasis is on a non-dual understanding... *Buddha Nature, Dogen*
YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00100 Serial: SO-00100 The talk explores the relationship between language, reality, and Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of understanding and using words without becoming entangled in them. This is linked to Zen teachings on reality, using the... *Buddha Nature, Karmic Consciousness*
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*
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, 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*	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, Obstacles, Lay Practice, Continuous Practice, Consciousness*	Alan Watts	A Unknown
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 Practice, Obstacles, Zoom*	Alan Watts	B Unknown
YYYY.01.30-serial.00024 Serial: SO-00024 The talk explores Dōgen's interpretation of Buddha nature, emphasizing its integral presence in all things without distinction between sentient and non-sentient beings. The concept of duality is challenged through Dōgen's reading... *Buddha Nature, Dragons, Interdependence, Samsara*
YYYY.02.01-serial.00014 Serial: SO-00014 The talk analyzes Dogen's interpretation of Buddha nature, focusing on the idea that understanding is found through direct contemplation of temporal conditions as they are, without waiting for a future manifestation. It... *Buddha Nature, Causation, Concentration, Emotions*
YYYY.02.01-serial.00013 Serial: SO-00013 The talk delves into the interdependence of all phenomena on Buddha-nature, interpreting Dogen's teachings to demonstrate that mountains, rivers, and the earth themselves are manifestations of Buddha-nature in constant formation... *Buddha Nature, Emotions, Samadhi*
YYYY.02.02-serial.00011 Serial: SO-00011 The talk analyzes the exchange between the fourth and fifth Zen patriarchs, focusing on the term "Fat" as a representation of Buddha-nature and its implications. The discussion delves into the relationship between affirmation,... *Buddha Nature, Emotions, Soto Zen*
YYYY.02.03-serial.00010 Serial: SO-00010 The talk explores the interplay between permanence and impermanence within the context of Buddha-nature, focusing on different interpretations of these concepts. The discussion references various Zen masters and texts,... *Buddha Nature, Diversity, Ego, Happiness, Impermanence, Subject-and-Object*
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... *Ceremony, Suzuki Roshi, Lay Ordination, Priest-and-Lay, Ordination, Tassajara, Precepts,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	City Center
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, Happiness, Doubt*	Nakamura Jitsudo-Roshi	Jan 09 1977
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, Impermanence, Separation, Mill Valley, Tassajara*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 11 Unknown

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