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Not Always So ClassSerial: SF-01786 This talk examines the interplay between Buddhist teachings, particularly the instructions of Bodhidharma and Dogen Zenji, on the theme of non-attachment and the concept of continuous practice. It explores Suzuki Roshi's... Buddha Nature, Emptiness, Bodhidharma, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, realization, Religion, Chanting,... |
Nov 18 2002 Tassajara |
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Not Always So ClassSerial: SF-01785 The talk examines Buddhist teachings on restraining desires and understanding karma, emphasizing the non-dualistic acceptance of sustenance as medicine and reflecting on the interconnectedness of actions and consequences. Key... Karma, Suzuki Roshi, Offering, Anger, Teacher-and-Student, Demons, Continuous Practice,... |
Oct 30 2002 Tassajara |
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Embrace Openness Through Zazen PracticeSerial: SF-00059 The talk centers on a passage from "Not Always So," a collection of Suzuki Roshi's talks, focused on the essence of Zazen practice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of practicing Zazen without the pursuit of personal gain... Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature, Zazen, Manjushri, Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors, Tassajara... |
Oct 19 2002 City Center |
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Seven Principles for Preventing DeclineSerial: SF-00935 Dhammapada, 9/11, we are not well, cause of great peace, Huey Johnson, the soldiers will have their way, dogs of war, Dalai Lama, pinpoint causes, 'Guns, Germs, and Steel', leadership, fanaticism, family, brothers, Buddha... The talk delves into the causes of violence and interdependence among humans, referencing significant historical and philosophical insights. Reflections center on the aftermath of September 11th, exploring leadership, fanaticism... Nirvana Sutra, Precepts, Daily Life, Religion, Interdependence, Renunciation, Politics,... |
Sep 15 2002 Green Gulch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-00981 Buddhist culture rooting in California, purpose of ZC, banana in his back pocket, Puccini, motherhood, livelihood, Buddhahood, statuary invoking our higher purpose, Bodhisattva hatchery, sitting on black cushions, Jizo, Tara,... The talk explores the development of a Buddhist culture in California, emphasizing the San Francisco Zen Center's purpose of embodying and expressing Buddhist wisdom and compassion. It reflects on the "Bodhisattva hatchery"... Bodhisattva Precepts, Ceremony, Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Perfect Wisdom, Three Treasures,... |
Jul 21 2002 Green Gulch |
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Fear, Failure, and Spiritual LeadershipSerial: SF-00154 Wednesday talk.
Poem; anxiety about things finishing; expressing ourselves, failure, resentment.
The talk discusses themes of failure, fear, and leadership in spiritual practice, using poetry and personal anecdotes to explore these ideas. The speaker reflects on the fear of things ending and the failure to meet expectations... Happiness, Monastic Practice, Don't Know Mind, Practice Period, Conversation, Samsara,... |
Jun 19 2002 |
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Wednesday LectureSerial: SF-01019 Work week: work practice, SFZC Mission Statement, two forms of Buddha's teaching: texts, etc, and common sense. Up to us to find satisfying relationship to Buddhist teaching, "Wisdom of Buddha" sutra - mind-only school, middle-... The talk examines the integration of work and spiritual practice within the framework of Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the mission of the San Francisco Zen Center to embody Buddha's wisdom and compassion. The discourse explores... Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Dependent Origination, realization, Perfect Wisdom, Monastic... |
Jun 05 2002 Green Gulch |
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One-day Sitting LectureSerial: SF-01018 Lotus Sutra (Heart Sutra), seals our mind with Buddha's mind, basics of the middle way are covered (in the Sutra of Innumerable Meanings), power of joy and compassion, devotion to the welfare of all living beings, Book of... The lecture delves into interpretations of the Lotus Sutra and its significance in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the power of compassion, joy, and dedication to the welfare of all beings. Using the Lotus Sutra and the Heart Sutra as... Lotus Sutra, First Principle, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Nirvana, Four Noble Truths,... |
May 11 2002 Green Gulch |
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Genzo-eSerial: SF-00116 The talk explores Dogen's "Shobo Genzo Sansui-kyo" (Mountains and Waters Sutra) and its significance in understanding Dogen's teachings. It discusses the challenging nature of translating Dogen's work, emphasizing the... true dharma, Transmission, Nirvana, Karma, Ceremony, Monastic Practice, Fox, Passions, Vinaya... |
Mar 09 2002 1 |
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Embracing Divine Dialogue in RelationshipsSerial: SF-00067 The talk explores the spiritual and poetic depth of the Psalms, proposing a reinterpretation where God is addressed as "you" to emphasize personal relationship. It transitions to discuss Martin Buber's "I and Thou" philosophy,... Commitment, Intimacy, Absolute-and-Relative, Impermanence, Monastic Practice, confusion, Peace... |
Jan 11 2002 City Center |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-01017 The talk explores the symbolic figure of Mara in Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the struggle to transcend personal desires and illusions during the pursuit of enlightenment. The narrative of Shakyamuni Buddha's meditation under... Two Truths, Four Noble Truths, Humility, Buddha Ancestors, New Year, Liberation, Renewal,... |
Dec 30 2001 Green Gulch |
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Transforming Hate Into Global CompassionSerial: SF-00051 Sunday talk.
The talk analyzes a transformative journey from hatred to understanding and compassion, primarily reflecting on historical cycles of violence through vivid personal and historical examples, culminating in a call for global peace... Hate, Current Events, Mill Valley, Peace, Bell, Interdependence, Sanctuary, Chanting,... |
Sep 16 2001 |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-01033 The talk explores the transformation from hatred to compassion, using personal reflections and historical events to emphasize the importance of understanding and confronting human suffering and ignorance. It stresses the urgency... Hate, Current Events, Mill Valley, Peace, Bell, Interdependence, Sanctuary, Commitment,... |
Sep 16 2001 Green Gulch |
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Walking in Beauty Through Zen FarmingSerial: SF-00073 Wednesday night.
The talk primarily explores the close relationship between Zen practice and agricultural efforts at Green Gulch Farm, emphasizing the themes of interconnectedness with nature, the importance of persistent learning, and adapting... Anger, Mill Valley, Zendo, Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Bowing, Heart Sutra,... |
Jul 25 2001 |
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Wednesday LectureSerial: SF-01032 The talk explores the interplay between joy and sorrow as integral aspects of non-duality, emphasizing the human capacity for love and connection, particularly in the context of Zen practice. It references personal anecdotes and... Silence, Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Non-duality, resistance, Gratitude, Lineage, Passions... |
Mar 21 2001 Green Gulch |
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Rilke's 8th Duino ElegySerial: SF-03128 One-day Sitting: This tape belongs to the Everyday Zen Foundation Tape Club
The talk explores the intersection of perception, existence, and spirituality through Rilke’s "8th Duino Elegy," emphasizing the contrast between human and animal awareness of the world. It discusses the anthropocentric... Freedom, Dream World, Zendo, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Ego, Faith, Intimacy, Posture,... |
Mar 10 2001 Walker Creek Ranch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03131 This talk begins with a guided meditation session and transitions into a discussion on Zen practice, focusing on the Mumonkan Case 11 and the nature of testing in Zen. It reflects on the hermit tradition within Chinese Zen as a... Freedom, training, Bell, Beginners, Discrimination, Nirvana, Buddha Nature, confusion, Suzuki... |
Mar 04 2001 Green Gulch |
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Wednesday LectureSerial: SF-00932 The talk delves into the concepts of "waiting" and "practice" in Zen Buddhism, contrasting traditional views with a deeper exploration of curiosity as a driving force for practice. It reflects on personal experiences and... Practice Period, Instruction, Suzuki Roshi, realization, Buddha Ancestors, Delusion, Interview... |
Feb 28 2001 Green Gulch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-01122 The talk explores the deep connection between personal practice, community involvement, and spiritual teachings within Zen Buddhism, using the metaphor of "home leaving" as a central theme. It examines the essence of spiritual... Study Period, Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, Liberation, Instruction, Renunciation,... |
Jan 28 2001 Green Gulch |
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Solitude and Fulfillment in Zen InsightSerial: SF-00066 The talk centers on the exploration of Case Ten from the Mumonkan, specifically discussing the interactions between Ching Shui and Cao Shan concerning spiritual solitude and fulfillment. The koan illustrates the non-duality... Soto Zen, Five Ranks, Emptiness, Nirvana, Renunciation, Oneness, Suzuki Roshi, Samsara,... |
Jan 03 2001 |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03628 This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with themes such as the consumer mentality, materialism, and the nature of spiritual transformation. It addresses the challenges of maintaining authentic practice within modern... Buddha Nature, New Year, Right Effort, Conversation, Vow, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Faith... |
Dec 31 2000 Green Gulch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03608 The talk examines the concept of relaxation both in Zen practice and through the metaphor of judo, highlighting the importance of balancing effort with relaxation. It emphasizes how relaxation can serve as an antidote to stress,... Posture, Balance, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Intuition, Gratitude, Instruction, Lay, Karma,... |
Dec 17 2000 Green Gulch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-01880 The talk explores themes of affirmation and confirmation within the context of Zen Buddhism, particularly referencing the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and Dogen Zenji. It reflects on childhood experiences and spiritual... Mill Valley, Buddha Nature, Delusion, true dharma, Buddha Ancestors, Teacher-and-Student,... |
Dec 03 2000 Green Gulch |
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Tenzo Kyokun ClassSerial: SF-03663 The talk revolves around key teachings of Dogen's Tenzo Kyokun (Instructions for the Cook), emphasizing the Zen practice of maintaining equanimity regardless of circumstances, particularly in the preparation and consumption of... Practice Period, Attachment, Offering, Letting Go, Bodhisattva Way, Emptiness, Tassajara Zen... |
Nov 28 2000 Green Gulch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03604 This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and everyday life, emphasizing the spiritual significance of simple, daily tasks as described in Dogen Zenji's instructions for the head cook, the "Tenzo Kyokun." The narrative... Ceremony, Attachment, Dragons, Commitment, Letting Go, Zazen, Big Mind, Greed, Suzuki Roshi,... |
Nov 26 2000 Green Gulch |
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Tenzo Kyokun ClassSerial: SF-03664 The talk focuses on the Zen text "Tenzo Kyokun," exploring themes such as the meaning of practice, the essence of words and phrases, and the significance of wholehearted engagement in Zen practice. Through a discussion of Tenzo... Emptiness, Dragons, Intimacy, Dharma Transmission, Zazen, Hindrances, Impermanence,... |
Nov 21 2000 Green Gulch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03234 The talk explores the concept of gratitude through the lens of Zen and Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing its intrinsic connection to our existence and the universe. The central thesis posits that gratitude arises from a profound... Gratitude, Balance, Zazen, Cultivation, zen meditation, Priest, Conversation, Continuous... |
Nov 12 2000 Green Gulch |
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Tenzo Kyokun ClassSerial: SF-03671 The discussion focuses on Dogen's "Tenzo Kyokun," emphasizing the importance of integrating practice and realization through wholehearted engagement in everyday tasks, particularly cooking. The talk encourages viewing menial... Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Don't Know Mind, Mindfulness, realization, Mill Valley,... |
Nov 07 2000 Green Gulch |
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Genjo KoanSerial: SF-00117 Workshop
The workshop centers on the translation and study of the "Genjo Koan," a chapter within Dogen's "Shobo Genzo," utilizing the earliest known commentary by Dogen's direct disciples, Senne and Kyogo. The presenter discusses the... Karma, Five Ranks, Soto Zen, Dharma Transmission, true dharma, Transmission, Politics, Nirvana... |
Nov 04 2000 1 of 4 City Center |
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Tenzo Kyokun ClassSerial: SF-03543 The talk explores Dogen's text "Tenzo Kyokun," focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the Tenzo, or head cook, in a Zen monastery. It emphasizes the spiritual and administrative importance of this role, highlighting Dogen'... realization, Practice Period, Skandas, Buddha Ancestors, Zendo, Beginners, Ceremony, Three... |
Oct 31 2000 Green Gulch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03602 The talk centers on a pilgrimage to Zen temples in China, focusing on Dungshan's temple and teachings. The themes explore the nature of pilgrimage as a form of spiritual wandering, the personal significance of visiting sacred... Big Mind, Six Realms, Ceremony, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen,... |
Oct 29 2000 Green Gulch |
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Tenzo Kyokun ClassSerial: SF-03673 This talk introduces the "Tenzo Kyokun" or "Instructions for the Zen Cook" by Dogen Zenji, focusing on its significance within the Soto Zen tradition. The discussion highlights Dogen's emphasis on the role of the tenzo (head cook... true dharma, Practice Period, Instruction, Soto Zen, Zendo, Suzuki Roshi, Big Mind, Monastic... |
Oct 24 2000 Green Gulch |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03235 The talk focuses on the intersection of Zen, consumerism, and social transformation, critiquing modern economic practices and their impact on society and the environment. It discusses how the ever-growing consumerist desires... Suzuki Roshi, Conversation, Doubt, Don't Know Mind, Religion, Faith, Letting Go, Zazen,... |
Oct 08 2000 Green Gulch |
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The Whole World Is MedicineSerial: SF-00078 "The Four Nourishments"
This talk explores the concept of the "Four Nourishments" within Zen practice, focusing on how these elements inform our understanding of our lives and practices. The speaker uses a traditional Zen koan, "Medicine and disease... Practice Period, Teacher-and-Student, Samadhi, Continuous Practice, Commitment, Passions,... |
Sep 30 2000 |
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Surangama Sutra ClassSerial: SF-03207 The talk delves into the intricate teachings of the Shurangama Sutra, focusing on the vast, limitless nature of consciousness and the habitual human error of reducing this expansiveness to the confines of individual perception... Birth-and-Death, Bell, Light-and-Darkness, Nirvana, Ego, Skandas, confusion, Letting Go,... |
Sep 25 2000 Unknown |
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Surangama Sutra ClassSerial: SF-03208 The talk explores the intricate themes of the Surangama Sutra, emphasizing the unity of emptiness and cognition, the purification of perception, and the dissolution of subject-object duality. The discussion highlights the... Emptiness, confusion, Cultivation, Silent Illumination, Light-and-Darkness, Subject-and-Object... |
Sep 18 2000 Unknown |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-01869 The lecture explores the central Buddhist concepts of non-attachment and the dissolution of suffering through the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-... Four Noble Truths, Right Effort, Greed, Attachment, Bodhidharma, Karma, Three Treasures,... |
Sep 17 2000 Green Gulch |
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One-day Sitting LectureSerial: SF-03600 The talk explores themes of trust and entrustment within Zen practice, especially in the context of Dharma transmission and residential practice. It emphasizes the importance of understanding trust as a firm reliance on integrity... Dragons, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Duality, Ceremony, Bowing, Emotions, Subject-and-... |
Sep 16 2000 Green Gulch |
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Wednesday LectureSerial: SF-03588 The talk explores engaged Buddhism and its integration of meditation with social activism, emphasizing the recitation of the 16 Bodhisattva precepts during the full moon ceremony as a practice that connects participants to... Precepts, Equanimity, Bodhisattva Precepts, Enemies, Bodhisattva Vow, Ceremony, Attachment,... |
Sep 13 2000 Green Gulch |
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Surangama Sutra ClassSerial: SF-03209 The talk centers around the examination of Volume 4 of the Shurangama Sutra, which discusses profound questions on the nature of consciousness and enlightenment through dialogues between the Buddha, Ananda, and the Bodhisattva... confusion, Four Noble Truths, Don't Know Mind, Delusion, Discrimination, Heart Sutra,... |
Sep 11 2000 Unknown |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03237 The talk analyzes the Zen koan "Hyakujo's Fox" from the text "The Gateless Barrier," centering on the interplay between the law of causation and enlightenment. It emphasizes the dialectic of relative and absolute states of being... Fox, causation, Karma, Nirvana, Soto Zen, Funeral, Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Ceremony, Oneness... |
Sep 10 2000 Green Gulch |
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Women Ancestors ClassSerial: SF-02746 The talk explores Dogen's perspective on women in Buddhism, particularly examining Dogen's critique of traditional sexist views and practices in his fascicle "Raihei Tokutsui." It is emphasized that Dogen considers both men and... Precepts, Three Treasures, Lay, Sangha, Mahayana, Sanctuary, Addiction, Hate, Offering, Vinaya... |
Aug 22 2000 Unknown |
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Sunday LectureSerial: SF-03141 The talk emphasizes the evolving understanding of Zen Master Dogen's teachings and the recognition of Soto Zen practice across cultural boundaries, reflecting a shift towards a more inclusive and genuine spirituality. This... Monastic Practice, Zazen, Religion, Commitment, Big Mind, Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen, Freedom... |
Aug 20 2000 Green Gulch |
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Women Ancestors ClassSerial: SF-02749 The talk primarily focuses on the experiences and contributions of early Buddhist nuns and their context within the monastic orders. Discussion includes the lives of figures like Amba Pali and Padma Bhante, examining the... Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Lay, Ceremony, Silence, Freedom, Practice Period, Sangha,... |
Aug 15 2000 Unknown |
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The Tenth PreceptSerial: SF-03571 Wednesday Lecture
The lecture focuses on the Tenth Grave Precept of Buddhism, which emphasizes not disparaging the Triple Treasure: the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It discusses the interconnectedness of the precepts, how the violation of this... Three Treasures, Precepts, Sangha, Suzuki Roshi, Priest-and-Lay, Bodhisattva Precepts,... |
Aug 09 2000 Green Gulch |
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Women Ancestors ClassSerial: SF-02753 The talk examines the establishment and history of the Buddhist nuns' order, emphasizing the significance of women's enlightenment poems in the Pali Canon, specifically within the Apadana text. The discussion includes female... Nirvana, Peace, Four Noble Truths, Ordination, Funeral, Demons, Lay, Happiness, Bowing,... |
Aug 08 2000 Unknown |
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Women Ancestors ClassSerial: SF-02763 The talk explores the role of early women teachers and the founding of the Buddhist nuns' order, focusing on the historical and social circumstances surrounding their establishment. It discusses the significance of women like... Ceremony, Religion, Teacher-and-Student, Emotions, Sangha, Commitment, Conversation, Precepts... |
Jul 25 2000 Unknown |
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One-day Sitting LectureSerial: SF-03644 The talk discusses the transient nature of physical well-being and the importance of practicing contentment regardless of circumstances. It explores the distinction between forms and true understanding in Zen practice,... Karma, Posture, Zendo, Happiness, Daily Life, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Tassajara Zen... |
Jun 17 2000 Green Gulch |
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Surangama Sutra ClassSerial: SF-03210 The talk discusses the complexities of the Shurangama Sutra, focusing on its articulation of consciousness, the five skandhas, the six sense doors, the twelve ayatanas, and the eighteen dhatus. It explores how the Sutra portrays... Emptiness, Light-and-Darkness, Skandas, true dharma, Emotions, Doubt, Buddha Nature, Letting... |
Jun 06 2000 Green Gulch |
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Surangama Sutra ClassSerial: SF-03211 The talk explores the third volume of the Shurangama Sutra, focusing on the nature of perception and reality, exploring Buddhist metaphors like "flowers in space" to illustrate the illusory nature of sensory perception. It... Emptiness, Manjushri, Karma, Impermanence, Emotions, Nirvana, Lotus Sutra, Religion, Birth-and... |
May 30 2000 Green Gulch |