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Title	Speaker	Date
Embracing Life's True Zen Essence Serial: EB-00181 The talk explores the teachings of embracing the "true spirit" of life by resisting the urge to modify experiences to suit personal preferences, using cooking at a Zen monastery and the metaphor of training an inner dog as... *training, zen meditation, Vow, Practice Period, Buddha Mind*	Edward Brown	Nov 16 2003
Cooking Zen: Embrace Reality Authentically Serial: EB-00020 The talk reflects on Zen practice through personal anecdotes from a time spent at Tassajara with Suzuki Roshi, focusing on the challenge of aligning one’s desires with reality. It emphasizes tasting the "true spirit" of things,... *training, zen meditation, Practice Period, Buddha Mind, Soto Zen*	Edward Brown	Nov 16 2003
Embrace the Essence of Being Serial: EB-00182 The talk explores a central theme of embracing the "true spirit" of experiences rather than attempting to alter them to personal preferences, referencing personal experiences at Tassajara, underlining the Zen teaching of letting... *training, zen meditation, Practice Period, Buddha Mind, Soto Zen*	Edward Brown	Nov 16 2003
Embrace Reality with Zen Awareness Serial: EB-00183 The talk explores the Zen practice of experiencing and appreciating the true nature of things, unadorned and unmanipulated, drawing on personal anecdotes from training at Tassajara under Suzuki Roshi's guidance. The speaker... *training, zen meditation, Practice Period, Buddha Mind, Soto Zen*	Edward Brown	Nov 16 2003
Tasting the True Spirit of Zen Serial: EB-00300 This talk explores the themes of true essence and perception in Zen practice, drawing from experiences at Tassajara monastery and lessons from Suzuki Roshi. It emphasizes the importance of tasting the "true spirit" of reality... *training, zen meditation, Practice Period, Buddha Mind, Soto Zen*	Edward Brown	Nov 16 2003
Zen and Vipassana: A Harmonious Path Serial: EB-00179 The talk explores the distinctions and similarities between Zen and Vipassana practices. It details a personal journey through Zen, emphasizing the importance of posture, ritual, and experiencing life authentically rather than... *Posture, Bowing, Ceremony, Chanting, Dharma Transmission*	Edward Brown	Aug 19 2003
Zen vs. Vipassana: Bridging Practices Serial: EB-00180 This lecture explores the distinctions and overlaps between Zen and Vipassana practices, emphasizing specific rituals and practices within the Zen tradition. The discussion highlights the importance of posture, ceremony, and... *Posture, Bowing, Ceremony, Chanting, Dharma Transmission*	Edward Brown	Aug 19 2003
Meditation: Unraveling Reality's Illusions Serial: EB-00054 The talk explores the nature of meditation as a means to observe and deconstruct the mind's construction of reality, emphasizing that during meditation, individuals have the chance to see how their habitual thoughts shape their... *Letting Go, Instruction, Buddha Mind, Don't Know Mind, Bodhidharma*	Edward Brown	Aug 13 2003
Embrace Imperfection, Live Ordinarily Serial: EB-00295 This talk explores the Zen teaching of being one's true self, highlighting the complex interplay between performance and authenticity. Through anecdotes and teachings from figures such as Suzuki Roshi and Katagiri Roshi, it... *Tanka, Practice Period, Hate, Buddha Nature, Ceremony*	Edward Brown	Jul 23 2003
Living Fully with Zen Acceptance Serial: EB-00019 This talk explores Zen practice, particularly through the concept of shikantaza as discussed by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing living fully in each moment without expectation. It delves into personal reflections on familial... *Shikantaza, Emptiness, zen meditation, Mill Valley, Intention*	Edward Brown	Jul 13 2003
Silk and Iron: Meditative Transformation Serial: EB-00177 The talk explores the practice of Zen meditation, focusing on the question "now what?" posed during Zazen, emphasizing the integration of mind-body experience into everyday life. The speaker draws parallels between Zen and... *Ego, Posture, Chanting, Emotions, Thich Nhat Hanh*	Edward Brown	Apr 27 2003
Embodied Zen: Transcending Ego Mindfulness Serial: EB-00018 The talk discusses the practice of Zen meditation in the context of cultivating one's body and mind to express true nature, moving beyond ego, and emphasizes experiential learning over theoretical understanding. It references... *Ego, Freedom, Culture, War, Emotions*	Edward Brown	Apr 27 2003
Discover Selflessness: Zen Insights Serial: EB-00176 The talk explores the theme of selflessness as presented by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing understanding without rules or prejudices as the true essence of selflessness. It delves into the concepts of Zen practice, particularly the... *War, Instruction, Peace, Concentration, Posture*	Edward Brown	Mar 08 2003
Bell of Awareness: Finding Inner Peace Serial: EB-00017 The talk primarily focuses on meditation practice and self-awareness, using the ringing of a bell as a meditative anchor. It also reflects on broader themes such as finding peace amidst global and personal turmoil and the... *Bell, War, Evil, Letting Go, Peace*	Edward Brown	Feb 02 2003
Navigating Life's Dark Pathways Serial: EB-00175 The talk explores the Zen concept of navigating life's uncertainties, likening it to feeling one's way in the dark. Emphasizing mindfulness and presence, it contrasts hasty, light-driven actions with the carefulness arising from... *Vow, Offering, Intention, Letting Go, Community*	Edward Brown	Dec 30 2002
Embracing Light and Shadow's Wisdom Serial: EB-00213 This talk explores the theme of understanding life through embracing both darkness and light, drawing on Zen teachings such as feeling one's way in the dark to proceed carefully and sensitively. Referencing Zen master Suzuki, it... *Vow, Offering, Intention, Letting Go, Community*	Edward Brown	Dec 30 2002
Zen Paths to Authentic Self Serial: EB-00174 The discussion centers on the teachings and philosophies of Zen Buddhism, featuring insights from the newly edited book of lectures, "Not Always So" by Suzuki Roshi. The conversation delves into themes of freedom, individuality,... *Freedom, War, Liberation, Peace, zen meditation*	Edward Brown	Dec 24 2002
Smile Within: Finding Inner Peace Serial: EB-00016 The talk explores the dynamics of emotional responses, emphasizing the futility of attempting to control external circumstances to achieve happiness. It suggests practicing smiling as an alternative to anger, honing internal... *Peace, War, Priest, Bell, Diversity*	Edward Brown	Oct 06 2002
Translating Zen: Mindfulness in Every Word Serial: EB-00015 The talk centers on the process of editing and translating Zen teachings, specifically through the work "Not Always So," based on Suzuki Roshi's lectures. The discussion emphasizes the challenge of rendering Suzuki Roshi's... *Big Mind, Monkey Mind, Kinhin, Emptiness, Heart Sutra*	Edward Brown	Aug 14 2002
Discovering Your Own Zen Path Serial: EB-00014 The talk explores the teachings and influence of Suzuki Roshi, particularly emphasizing his unique approach to Zen, which involves encouraging practitioners to discover their own path rather than relying solely on prescribed... *Dragons, Instruction, Sengai, Lotus Sutra*	Edward Brown	Jul 03 2002
Embracing Vulnerability Through Zen Connection Serial: EB-00013 The talk contemplates the feeling of being a fraud juxtaposed with the external validation of being a Zen teacher, exploring themes of authenticity, societal expectations, and inherent suffering. The narrative transitions into... *Priest, Big Mind, Money, Buddha Nature, Faith*	Edward Brown	Mar 24 2002
Embracing Imperfection in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00172 This talk explores themes of authenticity, self-perception, and acceptance within the practice of Zen Buddhism. The discussion reflects on feelings of inadequacy and fraudulence faced by individuals in their roles, whether as a... *Priest, Big Mind, Money, Buddha Nature, Faith*	Edward Brown	Mar 24 2002
Balancing Tradition and Personal Awakening Serial: EB-00171 The talk delves deeply into the challenges of teacher-student dynamics within both Zen and yoga traditions, emphasizing the balance between imparting technical skills and fostering a personal exploration of self-awareness and... *Soto Zen, Posture, Rinzai*	Edward Brown	Mar 09 2002
Unstained Presence in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00290 The talk explores themes of spiritual practice in Buddhism, focusing on the misconceptions about enlightenment and the importance of being present and unstained by experiences. Key insights are drawn from Suzuki Roshi's teachings... *resistance, Soto Zen, Shikantaza, Bell*	Edward Brown	Jan 28 2002
Mindful Living Beyond Trauma Serial: EB-00170 The talk explores the interplay of childhood trauma, post-traumatic reenactment, and Zen practice, questioning how early experiences of fear and loss shape one's perception and lifestyle. It emphasizes the fluidity of reality,... *War, Freedom, Letting Go, Peace*	Edward Brown	Sep 30 2001
Zen and the Art of Liberation Serial: EB-00012 The talk explores themes of fear, trauma, and existential questioning, juxtaposed with the teachings of Zen, emphasizing the fluidity of reality and the importance of mindfulness in the present moment. The narrative weaves... *War, Freedom, Letting Go, Peace*	Edward Brown	Sep 03 2001
Embrace the Ordinary Zen Way Serial: EB-00169 This talk explores the theme of self-acceptance and the practice of Zen, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's ordinary life rather than striving to become someone else. Several texts and Zen stories are used to... *Ceremony, Thich Nhat Hanh, Greed, Intimacy, Zendo*	Edward Brown	Aug 29 2001
Joyful Living Through Radical Presence Serial: EB-00168 The talk explores the concept of enjoyment in life, its relation to Buddhist principles, and the importance of genuine connection and presence. The discussion critiques societal tendencies to conform to external prescriptions for... *Samadhi, Commitment, Greed, Intimacy, Intention*	Edward Brown	Aug 20 2001
Zen Enjoyment: Empowering Personal Connection Serial: EB-00167 The talk explores the concept of enjoyment in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its role in fostering a deep connection with the objects of awareness without the pitfalls of control or manipulation. It critiques the societal tendency to... *Passions, Non-discrimination, Emptiness, Intimacy*	Edward Brown	Aug 08 2001
Joyful Presence: Life's Spiritual Secret Serial: EB-00166 The central theme of this talk emphasizes the concept of "enjoyment" as the "secret" to life and spiritual practice, contesting the common perception of enjoyment being synonymous with lust or greed. It... *Ordinary Mind, Desire, Greed, Practice Period, Silence*	Edward Brown	Aug 06 2001 Tassajara
Savoring Life Through Presence Serial: EB-00053 The talk explores the concept of relationship and presence in both cooking and life, emphasizing mindful engagement and appreciation rather than striving for perfection or mastery. Through insights from Zen teachings and poetry,... *Death, American, Emptiness, Rumi, Silence*	Edward Brown	Jul 18 2001
Savoring Imperfection in Every Moment Serial: EB-00192 This talk explores the concept of mindfulness and the appreciation of imperfection through the metaphor of cooking. It challenges the pursuit of perfection and encourages embracing and relating to the present moment and its... *Death, American, Emptiness, Rumi, Silence*	Edward Brown	Jul 18 2001
Buddha Within: Embrace the Duality Serial: EB-00165 The talk explores the dual nature of human existence as both ordinary individuals and as Buddhas, emphasizing personal growth and spiritual practice through embracing one's entire life experience, including its pain and joy. It... *Big Mind, Rumi, Sutra, Death, Forgiveness*	Edward Brown	Jul 16 2001
Unveiling Your Inner Buddha Nature Serial: EB-00164 This talk emphasizes the Zen teaching that enlightenment and Buddha-nature are inherently present and cannot be artificially sought or proven. Referencing the teachings of 11th-century Zen master Tzu-Shin and Tibetan Rinpoche... *Posture, Buddha Mind, Rumi, Don't Know Mind, Letting Go*	Edward Brown	Jul 11 2001
Awaken to Your True Mind Serial: EB-00163 The talk explores the nature of the true mind, positing that this very mind, free from pretense and identity, is Buddha. It expounds upon the Zen teaching that the authentic truth of the mind is distinct from signs, postures, and... *Posture, Vow, Yaoshan, Buddha Mind, Enemies*	Edward Brown	Jul 09 2001
Boundless Narratives: Your Life Unbound Serial: EB-00011 This talk explores the creation of personal narratives as exemplified in performances and teachings, specifically referencing the Vimalakirti Sutra. It examines the theme of self-imposed limitations and the idea of creating one's... *Oneness, Vimalakirti, Sutra, Daily Life, Mahayana*	Edward Brown	Jul 01 2001
Mindful Engagement in Life's Tasks Serial: EB-00010 The talk addresses the relationship between work and practice within Zen philosophy, emphasizing engagement with life's tasks through mindful presence rather than avoidance. It explores the shift from control to compassion and... *Liberation, American, Posture, Instruction, Intimacy*	Edward Brown	Jun 06 2001
Embrace Life with Open Heart Serial: EB-00162 The discussion focuses on the importance of engaging with one's thoughts and experiences openly, as emphasized by Zen philosophies, particularly the teachings of Dogen Zenji. It contrasts the common desire to control or distance... *Enemies, Intention, Passions, Letting Go, Peace*	Edward Brown	Apr 09 2001
Mindful Living Beyond Expectations Serial: EB-00009 The talk explores the practice of mindfulness and awareness through everyday experiences, emphasizing the ceremonial approach to ordinary activities such as eating, where attentiveness allows for a deeper appreciation and... *Posture, Tanka, Ceremony, Intimacy, Doubt*	Edward Brown	Feb 04 2001
Pathways to Inner Empowerment Serial: EB-00310 The talk explores the concept of self-reliance in understanding one's life path, emphasizing the pitfalls of relying on external guidance for personal improvement, especially in contexts such as dieting and meditation. It... *Passions, Money, Enthusiasm, Observe, Delusion*	Edward Brown	Jan 13 2001
Embrace Joyful Presence in Meditation Serial: EB-00305 The talk emphasizes Zen meditation practices, focusing on embracing personal experience and authenticity rather than conforming to rigid meditation standards. The discussion advocates welcoming emotions, even negative ones, and... *Thich Nhat Hanh, Don't Know Mind, Posture, Doubt, Forgiveness*	Edward Brown	Jan 13 2001
Embrace Impermanence, Live Authentically Serial: EB-00161 The talk explores the nature of meditation and the subjective approach to life, questioning the standard pursuit of rigid plans or external guidelines in favor of personal experience and direct awareness. The discussion... *Big Mind, Impermanence, resistance, Don't Know Mind*	Edward Brown	Oct 09 2000
Embracing Fluidity in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00160 The discussion focuses on the practice of form within Zen and yoga, emphasizing the challenges experienced with the rigidity of practice and the realization of bodily autonomy. Personal anecdotes illustrate the process of... *Kinhin, Heart Sutra, Death, Chanting*	Edward Brown	Aug 16 2000
Finding the Jewel of Presence Serial: EB-00159 The talk explores the theme of presence and the futility of striving for happiness by attempting to control future outcomes, referencing Dogen's "Instructions for the Head Cook" and the concept of the "black dragon jewel" as a... *Dragons, Tenzo, Sengai, Don't Know Mind, Instruction*	Edward Brown	Aug 14 2000
Love Beyond Approval Seeking Serial: EB-00052 The talk emphasizes the distinction between seeking love and approval, drawing on Buddhist teachings to illustrate the futility of seeking validation through external approval. The teachings of Dogen, particularly the practice of... *Letting Go, Culture, confusion, Silence, Dragons*	Edward Brown	Jul 30 2000
Evolving Buddhism for Modern Lives Serial: EB-00158 The talk examines the evolving landscape of Buddhism in America, emphasizing the diverse expressions by contemporary teachers and practices, including influences from mindfulness teachings in various sectors. It discusses the... *Emotions, Delusion, Soto Zen, Greed, Precepts*	Edward Brown	Jul 05 2000 Tassajara
Zen Hearts and Vipassana Minds Serial: EB-00157 The talk explores the distinctions between Zen and Vipassana practices, emphasizing the cultural diversity and challenges among Buddhist traditions. The main thesis revolves around Zen's emphasis on form, presence, and the... *Intention, Ordination, Commitment, Zendo, Posture*	Edward Brown	Jul 03 2000
Awakening Through Present Wisdom Serial: EB-00008 The talk explores the concept of "perfection of wisdom" in Zen, beginning with poetry from Rumi and transitioning into traditional Buddhist teachings. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being present and appreciating... *Precepts, Perfect Wisdom, Liberation, Patience*	Edward Brown	Apr 30 2000
Embracing Openness Through Partnership Serial: EB-00007 The discussion examines the concept of partnership, privacy, and the beginner's mind, emphasizing the practice of relinquishing views and responding appropriately to suffering. Key themes include the duality of beginner's and... *Beginners, Emptiness, Blue Cliff Record, Practice Period, Priest*	Edward Brown	Mar 28 2000
Compassion's Embrace: Wisdom Beyond Control Serial: EB-00006 The talk examines the Heart Sutra, focusing on the first line to articulate the intricate relationship between awareness, suffering, and compassion in Zen philosophy. It explores the concepts of wisdom (Prajnaparamita) and how it... *Heart Sutra, Sutra, Sengai, Chanting, Avalokiteshvara*	Edward Brown	Feb 27 2000

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