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Awakening Through Zen and PoetrySerial: EB-00226 Joining the Tassajara practice period; reminiscences of the first Tassajara practice period; kitchen practice and the Tenzokyokun;
The talk reflects on the experiences and insights gained during Tassajara practice periods, emphasizing kitchen practice through the "Tenzokyokun" by Dogen. Key themes include the importance of arousing the way-seeking mind,... Practice Period, Way-Seeking Mind, Tenzo, Zendo, Ordinary Mind |
Nov 02 2010 |
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Intersection of Zen and ClowningSerial: EB-00230 Being a child in an orphanage; learning to meditate; sitting with negative tendencies; five fears outlined by Buddha;
In the talk at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, the themes of Zen practice and childhood experiences, particularly growing up in an orphanage, resonate deeply with the intertwining of meditation and personal history. References are... Kinhin, Demons, Zendo, Religion, Bell |
Aug 25 2010 |
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Zen Embodiment: Path to FreedomSerial: EB-00227 Zen practice is doing what is expected whether you want to or not; learning to be in touch with our wounds.
The talk explores the concept of Zen practice as an integration of consciousness and physical action, emphasizing doing what is expected irrespective of personal desire, as a path to true freedom. It discusses the embodiment of... Freedom, Intimacy, Doubt, Rumi |
Jul 10 2010 |
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Awakening Authenticity in Zen PracticeSerial: EB-00231 Impossible to keep everybody happy with style of teaching; story of coming to Tassajara in 1966; fundraising for the monastery; not hiding negative parts of personality; the stories our hands reveal.
The talk reflects on the difficulty of pleasing all with one's teaching style, recounts the experience of arriving at Tassajara in 1966, and describes efforts to fundraise for the monastery. It explores the theme of authenticity... realization, Practice Period, Delusion, Zendo, Samsara |
May 11 2010 |
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Chasing Illusions, Finding ContentmentSerial: EB-002284 Chasing after our mental images of things; images of perfection and how reality intervenes; Richard Baker and the events of 1983; David Chadwick at Tassajara, and preserving Suzuki Roshi's legacy.
The talk discusses the tendency of people to chase mental images of perfection and the struggle between chasing illusions and finding contentment in the ordinary. It references the events of 1983 involving Richard Baker at the... Practice Period, Zendo, Thich Nhat Hanh, Money, Don't Know Mind |
Oct 24 2009 |
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Awakening Through Mindful LiberationSerial: EB-002283 Being free to make our own choices, following recipes or not; trying to make a difference in a world full of violence.
This advanced discourse explores themes of liberation, personal choice, and the constraints imposed by societal and self-imposed expectations. The talk emphasizes the internal conflicts and fears that can limit authentic... Evil, Passions, Buddha Nature, Don't Know Mind, Liberation |
Oct 23 2009 |
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Presence Over Performance in ZenSerial: EB-002282 Being fully aware of our perceptions, of good and bad things; being authentic versus looking good; meditation as a safe place to meet what is arising.
The talk examines the importance of authentic perception and observation in Zen practice, contrasting this with the common desire to conform to societal expectations or to dissociate from uncomfortable experiences. It emphasizes... Equanimity, Observe, Emotions |
Oct 22 2009 |
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Zen on the Cutting BoardSerial: EB-002281 Release of a new cookbook; being in a movie; intimacy with ingredients; sharing food can be sharing love.
The talk discusses the intersection of Zen philosophy and cooking, emphasizing the concept of intimacy with ingredients and the practice of mindfulness in everyday tasks. The release of "The Complete Tassajara Cookbook" is... Culture, Dharma Transmission, Thich Nhat Hanh, Intimacy |
Oct 09 2009 |
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Embracing Meditation: Experience Over IdealSerial: EB-00228Y Short introduction to meditation.
The talk introduces a period of meditation with the emphasis on embracing personal experience without striving for a 'right' or idealized meditation state. It suggests approaching meditation with interest, curiosity, and self-... Instruction, Bell |
Oct 03 2009 |
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Embrace Reality: Zen Without IllusionsSerial: EB-00228Z Dogen's Genjo Koan; going to the Apple Store; meditation does not mean you will never feel uncomfortable.
The talk delves into the essence of Zen practice through Dogen's "Genjo Koan," emphasizing the importance of realism in spiritual practice. It challenges the idea that meditation or Buddhism insulates one from discomfort,... Greed, Equanimity, Attachment, Delusion |
Oct 03 2009 |
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Embrace Activity for True EnlightenmentSerial: EB-00228V Short introduction to meditation.
The talk introduces meditation with an emphasis on embracing direct experience as taught by Suzuki Roshi. It stresses the importance of unity with activity and shedding selfish desires for authentic practice, as true realization... Way-Seeking Mind |
Oct 02 2009 |
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Mindful Attention: Beyond Surface AllureSerial: EB-00228W Release of a new cookbook; giving our whole-hearted attention to things; the lack of reality in packaged food; instructions on sitting and walking meditation.
The talk explores the nature of attention in daily life and meditation, contrasting the superficial allure of packaged foods and media with the deep, enriching experience that comes from giving mindful attention to ordinary... Thich Nhat Hanh, Instruction, Posture, Bell, Silence |
Oct 02 2009 |
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Embracing Life's Chaos and ConnectionSerial: EB-00228X Visiting the Apple Store; noticing attachments, desires and cravings.
The talk explores the nature of direct experience, emphasizing that even practices like meditation cannot shield one from life's unpredictability and "the full catastrophe," a term inspired by John Kabat-Zinn and Carlos Castaneda... Attachment, Desire, Sangha, Greed, Intimacy |
Oct 02 2009 |
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Cultivating Connection Through Conscious CookingSerial: EB-00228U Cooking demonstration; practice of eating just one potato chip
The talk centers around sustainable and mindful cooking practices, emphasizing a hands-on approach to preparing meals. The speaker discusses techniques for making vegetable-based dishes, particularly salads, and highlights the... Money, Mill Valley, Ceremony, Culture, Community |
Sep 22 2009 |
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Love Beyond Illusions and ExpectationsSerial: EB-00228T Use of the word love; controlling reality so as not to feel disappointment.
The talk explores the concepts of love, disappointment, and communication, emphasizing that love is often misconstrued as a means to avoid uncomfortable emotions. It challenges the idea of controlling reality to avoid painful... causation, Sangha, Doubt, Liberation |
Sep 04 2009 |
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Embracing Impermanence in Zen PracticeSerial: EB-00235 Dogen's Genjo Koan; dealing with delusion, enlightenment and suffering; mastery is not getting rid of negative emotions and thoughts; story of Montana smoke-jumper.
This talk explores Dogen's "Genjo Koan," focusing on the dual concepts of delusion and enlightenment, suffering and the cessation of suffering, within the practice of Zen Buddhism. The discussion emphasizes understanding mastery... realization, Delusion, Death, Soto Zen |
Aug 12 2009 |
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Zen Amidst Everyday ChaosSerial: EB-00233 Visiting the Apple Store; visiting with Maureen Stuart Roshi; dealing with our problems.
The talk discusses the nuanced challenges and benefits of Zen practice in everyday life. It touches on the integration of meditation into modern, often hectic environments, demonstrated through anecdotes about visits to places... Passions, Death, Priest, Delusion |
Aug 12 2009 |
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Mind's Emptiness, Buddha's RealitySerial: EB-00236 Dogen's Genjo Koan; things and their attributes; mind itself is Buddha; we can't fix our minds.
The talk emphasizes Dogen's Genjo Koan, exploring the understanding that all things are Buddha Dharma, challenging the perception of things as inherently existing. It delves into the philosophy of mind itself being Buddha and... Delusion, realization, Death, Sesshin |
Aug 10 2009 |
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Finding Purpose Through Spiritual PracticeSerial: EB-00225 Visiting aunt in Virginia; being at Tassajara in 1996; men and women practicing together; story of a sculptor friend having a lung transplant.
The talk reflects on life experiences to emphasize the discovery of one's purpose and healing in life, illustrating this through personal anecdotes such as learning to bake bread and finding balance between action and reflection... Passions, Greed, Dharma Transmission, Heart Sutra, Desire |
Aug 03 2009 |
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Pathways: Embracing Life's Spiritual JourneySerial: EB-00228R The talk examines the intersection of personal experience and Buddhist practice, emphasizing the teachings of Zen Master Dogen on self-study and the transformative understanding of one’s life path. It contrasts structured... Priest, confusion, realization, War, Zendo |
Jul 03 2009 |
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You Have to Save Your Own LifeSerial: EB-00228S You have to save your own life.
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resistance, Rumi, Death, Posture, Bell |
Jul 03 2009 |
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Genuine Presence in Zen JourneySerial: EB-00228Q The talk centers on the heartfelt relationship between teacher and student within Zen practice, emphasizing the transmission of teachings from Shakyamuni Buddha through numerous teachers like Suzuki Roshi. The discussion... Bell, Zendo, Lineage, Rinzai |
Jun 29 2009 |
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Flowing Silence: Harnessing Spiritual EnergySerial: EB-00228P The talk focuses on the practice of silence within meditation, emphasizing how the accumulation of spiritual energy can lead to both beneficial and challenging experiences. The speaker discusses the metaphor of energy akin to... Samadhi, Silence, Building, Letting Go, Concentration |
Jun 28 2009 |
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Awakening the Teacher Within YouSerial: EB-00228O The talk explores the relationship between teacher and student within Zen philosophy, emphasizing that true teaching is self-discovery, as echoed by Suzuki Roshi's advice to awaken the teacher within oneself. The discussion... realization, Silence, Delusion, Desire |
Jun 27 2009 |
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Embracing Life's Unscripted FlowSerial: EB-00228N The talk focuses on the Zen practice of being present and accepting the unfolding of life without preconceived notions, emphasizing the challenges of trying to control experiences. Forms, or structured practices, are discussed as... Bell, Balance, Aspects of Practice, causation, Daily Life |
Jun 26 2009 |
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Zen Insight: Balancing Structure and FlowSerial: EB-00228M The talk explores the balance between structured practices and intuitive insight in Zen meditation. It emphasizes the importance of not clinging to rigid instructions when the practice is to cultivate an awareness that allows a... Buddha Mind, Demons, Doubt, Priest, Ordination |
Jun 25 2009 |
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Zen Silence and Self-Acceptance PathSerial: EB-00228L The talk emphasizes the significance of silence and self-acceptance in Zen practice, drawing upon teachings from Zen Master Dogen and anecdotes involving prominent Zen figures like Suzuki Roshi. The discussion touches on how life... Monkey Mind, Silence, training, Vow, Bell |
Jun 24 2009 |
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Embracing Dualities in Zen HarmonySerial: EB-00228K The talk explores the Zen concept of reconciling opposing aspects of the mind, referencing a poem by Zen master Hakuin. It examines the metaphor of internal and external demons who battle until realizing they are friends. This... Demons, Passions, Ordinary Mind, Enthusiasm |
Jun 18 2009 |
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Presence in Everyday Zen PracticeSerial: EB-00228J The talk centers on a Zen story involving Dogen's interaction with a Chinese monk, which emphasizes the concepts of practice and understanding through everyday activities. This story serves as a metaphor for broader Zen teachings... Big Mind, Dragons, Tenzo, Beginners, Offering |
Jun 17 2009 |
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Mindful Cooking, Authentic LivingSerial: EB-00228I The discussion primarily revolves around Zen Master Dogen's philosophies, particularly focusing on his "Instructions to the Cook," and the importance of living authentically and mindfully engaging with life. A specific narrative... Heart Sutra, Sutra, Buddha Nature, Bodhidharma, uchiyama |
Jun 16 2009 |
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Savoring Life Through Wholehearted PresenceSerial: EB-00228H The talk discusses the theme of wholehearted experience and presence, as illustrated through food preparation, referencing Rilke's poetry and Zen teachings from Dogen's "Instructions for the Cook." The underlying premise is about... Silence, Evil, Offering, Posture, Enthusiasm |
Jun 15 2009 |
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Embracing Compassion in Zen PracticeSerial: EB-00238 The talk reflects on various personal stories and experiences at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, emphasizing the importance of community, practice, and understanding the human experience through Zen philosophy. Themes include... Practice Period, Letting Go, Posture, Community, Death |
May 13 2009 |
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Zen Living: Mindfulness in ActionSerial: EB-00228D The talk discusses experiences and insights related to Zen practice during the 1960s at the Tuscarora center, touching on themes of mindfulness, responsibility, and practice methods. The speaker reflects on the transition from... Practice Period, Zendo, Soto Zen, Baso |
May 12 2009 |
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Zen in the Everyday KitchenSerial: EB-00228A The talk explores the intersection of cooking and Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of everyday tasks as spiritual exercises. It highlights the idea of finding presence and mindfulness in simple acts like cooking,... Politics, Zendo, Tenzo, Money, Don't Know Mind |
May 11 2009 |
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Zen and the Art of CuttingSerial: EB-00228B The transcript focuses on knife craftsmanship, maintenance, and techniques for cutting vegetables, with an underlying metaphor related to learning new habits and Zen practice. It emphasizes the nuanced understanding of knife use... |
May 11 2009 |
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Zen Authenticity and Status DynamicsSerial: EB-00228C The talk explores themes of authenticity, self-acceptance, and the dynamics of high and low status within Zen practice and personal interactions. It emphasizes the importance of being genuine, as inspired by Suzuki Roshi's... Priest, Mill Valley, Ceremony, Zendo |
May 11 2009 |
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Shifting from Approval to LoveSerial: EB-00224 The talk explores the distinction between seeking approval and living in love, emphasizing the importance of self-love over external validation. It discusses how early behavior aimed at gaining approval can lead to a lifelong... Emotions, Tenzo, Addiction, Lay, confusion |
Nov 23 2008 |
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Embracing Fluid Identity Through ZenSerial: EB-00223 The talk begins with reflections on participating in a theater piece and evolves into an exploration of the Zen concept of "person of no rank," as taught by Master Linji. The discussion advances into an analysis of how emotions,... Desire, Emotions, Chanting, Don't Know Mind, Letting Go |
Nov 22 2008 |
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Embracing Life's Ordinary WonderSerial: EB-00191 The talk explores the concept of "everyday mind" in Zen, encouraging listeners to embrace their ordinary experiences rather than seeking extraordinary or idealized ones. It challenges preconceived notions about meditation and... Intention, Precepts, Right Speech, Lay, Soto Zen |
Oct 26 2008 |
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Awakening Through Lifes Inner BattlesSerial: EB-00221B The talk explores the theme of enduring personal struggles, such as depression and addiction, and the notion that some problems require patience and introspection rather than external solutions. It underscores the importance of... Letting Go, Intention, Way-Seeking Mind, Emotions, Thich Nhat Hanh |
Sep 28 2008 |
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Embracing Ordinary: The Path to WisdomSerial: EB-00221C The talk explores the practice of letting go, grounded in Buddhist principles such as the "perfection of wisdom." It emphasizes abandoning efforts to fit an idealized self-concept, particularly inspired by figures like Suzuki... Letting Go, Emotions, Renunciation, Silence, Offering |
Sep 28 2008 |
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Authentic Connection Through Zen PresenceSerial: EB-00221D The talk explores the concept of genuine connection versus superficial interaction, using both meditation practice and everyday social dynamics as contexts. The discussion emphasizes the advantage of acknowledging vulnerabilities... Death, Emotions, Intention |
Sep 28 2008 |
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Transformative Energy Through MeditationSerial: EB-00221A The main thesis of the talk revolves around meditation and energy transformation, emphasizing how meditation allows the transformational movement of energy within the body, unblocks emotional and psychological barriers, and... Intuition, Desire, Interview, Emotions |
Sep 27 2008 |
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Rooted Presence, Living EnlightenmentSerial: EB-00229 The central thesis of the talk highlights the Zen concept of presence, suggesting that each individual is akin to a tree—offering unique qualities and benefits through the act of being present. The discussion explores themes of... Ordinary Mind, Global Warming, Emptiness, Mill Valley, Desire |
Feb 10 2008 |
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The Mindful Taste of LifeSerial: EB-00232 The talk discusses mindfulness in eating, using the metaphor of eating an apple to emphasize the importance of giving full attention to everyday activities. The conversation extends this mindfulness into broader aspects of life,... Death, Addiction, Sutra, Karma, Buddha Nature |
Oct 14 2007 |
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Embodied Zen: Practice Through ActionSerial: EB-00237 The talk emphasizes the importance of engaging in physical activities and developing practical skills as a path to personal growth and fulfillment, tying it into Zen philosophy's emphasis on practicing with the body, not just the... War, Mill Valley, Sutra, Rumi, Freedom |
Oct 07 2007 |
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Embrace the Hidden Love WithinSerial: EB-00190 The talk explores the concept of a "hidden love center" within human beings that brings nourishment and vitality, emphasizing the importance of being mindful and present in one's body, particularly through meditation and physical... Money, Thich Nhat Hanh, Big Mind, Building, Rumi |
Apr 22 2007 |
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Embracing Imperfection on the Spiritual PathSerial: EB-00215 The talk explores the complexities of practicing Buddhism and the challenges of maintaining patience and compassion amid daily frustrations. It emphasizes the acceptance of human imperfections and the journey of spiritual... Blue Cliff Record, Intimacy, Thich Nhat Hanh, realization, Sangha |
Mar 26 2007 |
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Embracing Life's True EssenceSerial: EB-00189 The talk examines the concepts of ease and meditation, drawing on philosophical teachings and personal anecdotes to highlight the importance of accepting life's inherent discomforts and joys. The narrative emphasizes the... Zendo, Tanka, Chanting, Rumi, Desire |
Jan 21 2007 |
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Mindful Living Through Zen CookingSerial: EB-00188 The talk focuses on Zen Master Dogen's "Instructions to the Cook" and its relevance to everyday life, as well as personal practices towards mindful living. It mentions a film based on this text, exploring its principles through... Mill Valley, Soto Zen, Money, Instruction |
Oct 22 2006 |