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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Is Also Buddhism Serial: SF-05130C SR013 date? Fall 1967 Tassajara III - Side 1 + 1/2 side 2 Suzuki lecture copied The lecture explores the concept of "Zen as a part of Buddhism," focusing on the three-fold body of Buddha: Dharmakaya (truth), Sambhogakaya (teaching), and Nirmanakaya (historical being). It highlights how Mahayana Buddhism... *Mahayana, New Year, Buddha Nature, Hate, Observe, Concentration, Balance, Freedom, Doubt...*	Suzuki Roshi	Sep 1967 Tassajara
If Our Teaching Is A Special Teaching Serial: SF-05130B SR013 date? Fall 1967 Tassajara III - Side 2 2nd half - Part of Suzuki lecture copied The talk explores the relationship between general Buddhist teachings and what is considered "special teaching," focusing on the unique characteristics of Buddhism in assimilating various types of understanding,... *Religion*	Suzuki Roshi	Sep 1967 Tassajara
To Polish a Tile Serial: 67-08-31 September 1, 1967 [8-31 is Thursday] Los Altos, Calif. -	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 31 1967 Los Altos
Genjo Koan no 4 Serial: SF-05136 Track 1 17/8 - Suzuki lectures - beginning missed, one or two sentences; beginning: This is the last lecture of sesshin. We have talked of emptiness and form, but have not understood it well. Maezumi's words are included on... The talk examines the concept of continuous practice in Zen by exploring the teachings "form is emptiness, emptiness is form," emphasizing the integral relationship between time and practice. Through the story of Gutei's one-... *Sesshin, Dogen, Genjokoan, Time, Faith, Emptiness, Continuous Practice, Dragons...*	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 24 1967 A Tassajara
Reflections on the Prajna Paramita Sutra Serial: SF-05135A ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #19, by Shundo David Haye ===== This is the talk that was chosen by the Wind Bell (p69) to represent the first sesshin at Tassajara; some of the discussion was also presented in that issue... The talk centers on the theme of form and emptiness in Zen practice, drawing primarily from the Diamond Sutra and other Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the understanding that "form is emptiness, and emptiness is form," as a... Sesshin, Sengai, Time, Emptiness, Ego, Continuous Practice, Evil, Nirvana, Concentration,...	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 24 1967 Tassajara
Shosan Ceremony August Sesshin, 1967August 24, 1967Tassajara [Opening sentences of Introduction missed.] - Sesshin, Shosan,	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 24 1967 B Tassajara
Buddhism Is Not a Special Teaching; Enlightenment Is Not a Particular Stage Serial: SF-05134D ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #17, by Shundo David Haye ===== About half way through this sesshin talk, you can start to hear crickets in the background, getting louder over the remaining twenty minutes. They are a typical... The talk examines the teachings of the Genjo Koan, specifically the analogy of the bird and the fish, to emphasize the importance of practicing within one’s current circumstances and elements, without pursuing conceptual... *Sesshin, Dogen, Genjokoan, Enemies, Continuous Practice, Doubt, Religion, Peace...*	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 23 1967 Tassajara
To Polish A Tile Is Our Practice Actually Serial: SF-05135B ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #18, by Shundo David Haye ===== Further to the date confusion and missing talks discussed last time, it seems that even Suzuki Roshi lost track of time during the first seven-day sesshin at... The talk centers on the fundamental role of practice in Zen, emphasizing that enlightenment cannot be separated from the act of practicing zazen. It draws heavily on the Genjo Koan and Prajna Paramita Sutra to illustrate how... Sesshin, Prajna Paramita, Shobogenzo, Discrimination, Silence	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 23 1967 Tassajara
Genjo Koan no 2 Serial: SF-05134C ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #16, by Shundo David Haye ===== This third talk from the historic inaugural sesshin at Tassajara in 1967, given the day after the first two, is divided into two parts, held together by the... This talk examines the concept of "dharma position" through the lens of work-practice in monastic life, as elucidated in Dogen's "Tenzo Kyokun." The narrative underscores the importance of complete engagement in one's current... Sesshin, Dogen, Priest, Emptiness, Dragons, confusion, Hate	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 21 1967 Tassajara
Genjo Koan Serial: SF-05134A ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #14, by Shundo David Haye ===== The acquisition of Tassajara in 1967 was a huge leap for Zen Center. Suzuki Roshi had long been interested in finding a suitable location for a monastery; an... This talk explores the acquisition of Tassajara and its role in the transmission of Zen monastic practices under Suzuki Roshi. The discussion centers on Suzuki Roshi's interpretations of Dogen's Genjo Koan, emphasizing the... Genjokoan, Dogen, Sesshin, Emptiness, New Year, Interview, Freedom	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 20 1967 Morning Tassajara
When You Have A New Experience Serial: SF-05134B ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #15, by Shundo David Haye ===== This talk was given later on the same day of the first Tassajara sesshin as the last one discussed (https://suzukiroshi.engagewisdom.com/talks/genjo-koanmorning... The talk explores the four stages of belief, intellectual understanding, practice, and enlightenment as outlined in the Lotus Sutra and emphasizes that these stages do not form a linear progression. It advises practitioners... Sesshin, Faith, Doubt	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 20 1967 Evening Tassajara
"The mind itself is Buddha" Serial: 67-08-14 Monday, August 14, 1967San Francisco [?] SDH notes: from the tone of the talk I think it is quite possible that it was given during the first practice period at Tassajara. The date is one week before the sesshin. - Dogen, Shobogenzo,	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 14 1967
Truly Involved With The Development Of Our Way Serial: 67-08-00-B ± August, 1967 Wind Bell Vol. VI Nos. 2-4, P.50 -	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 1967
Suzuki Roshi Writes on the Practice Period Serial: 67-08-00-A ± August, 1967 Wind Bell Vol. VI Nos. 2-4, P.4 -	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 1967
Long Time Since I Saw You All Serial: 67-08-00 ± August, 1967 Los Altos - Precepts,	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 1967 Los Altos
Opposites Serial: 67-06-22-B - Sixth Patriarch,	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 22 1967 B Los Altos
Introduce to you Kobun Chino Sensei Serial: 67-06-22-A -	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 22 1967 A Los Altos
Continuing The Lecture on Shushogi Serial: 67-06-12 Sunday LectureMonday, June 12, 1967 Original lecture title was "Continuing the Lecture on Shi-sho-ku". That was an error - Shi-sho-ku = Shushogi. [JRB] - Shushogi, Precepts,	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 12 1967
Sesshin Lecture: Three Treasures Serial: 67-06-11 Sunday, June 11, 1967 [Suzuki seems to be commenting on Shi Sho Ku* (?) of Dogen. When this is evident, Dogen's words are in quotation marks.] SHUSHOGI [jrb] - Sesshin, Shushogi, Precepts,*	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 11 1967
Naturalness Serial: 67-06-01 -	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 01 1967 Los Altos
Religion is a Cultural-Social Phenomena as well as a Personal Experience Serial: 67-05-31 Tony Artino notes Sokoji Wednesday, May 31, 1967 -	Suzuki Roshi	May 31 1967 Sokoji
True Activity Includes Everything Serial: 67-05-28 Sunday, May 28, 1967 Old Bush Street Zendo - Sokoji Tony Artino notes -	Suzuki Roshi	May 28 1967 Sokoji
Correct Zazen Is Your Home Serial: 67-05-21 Sunday, May 21, 1967 Sokoji Tony Artino notes -	Suzuki Roshi	May 21 1967 Sokoji
Right Effort Serial: 67-05-18 -	Suzuki Roshi	May 18 1967 Los Altos
Zen Emphasizes the Simplest Way of Practice Serial: 67-05-17 Wednesday, May 17, 1967 Sokoji Tony Artino notes -	Suzuki Roshi	May 17 1967 Sokoji
Our Human Nature and That of Buddha Are the Same Serial: 67-04-26 Wednesday, April 26, 1967 Sokoji Tony Artino notes -	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 26 1967 Sokoji
This Sesshin Was Wonderfully Done Serial: SF-05100C Saturday, April 22, 1967Sesshin Lecture BSan Francisco This talk explores the nature of true understanding and the practice of zazen as essential to realizing the interconnectedness of all life and developing genuine compassion. It emphasizes the importance of helping others not... Sesshin, Priest, Evil, Doubt, training	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 22 1967 B Sokoji
You Must Give Up Worldly Desires Serial: SF-05100B Saturday, April 22, 1967Sesshin Lecture ASan Francisco - Sesshin, Family Practice, Doubt, Dragons, resistance, Priest, Hate, Freedom	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 22 1967 A Sokoji
A Teaching Cannot Be Whole And Perfect Serial: 67-04-16 Sunday April 16, 1967 Old Bush Street Zendo Tony Artino notes -	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 16 1967 Sokoji
Mistakes in Practice Serial: 67-04-13 -	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 13 1967 Los Altos
Original Buddhism Serial: 67-04-06 - Dogen,	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 06 1967 Los Altos
Give up all Preconceived Ideas and Feelings Serial: 67-04-05 Wednesday, April 5, 1967 Sokoji Tony Artino notes “Give up all preconceived ideas and feelings” - Dogen,	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 05 1967 Sokoji
Our Pockets Are Full Of Treasure Right Now Serial: 67-04-02 Sunday April 2, 1967 Sokoji Tony Artino notes “Our pockets are full of treasure right now.” - Dogen, Beginner’s Mind,	Suzuki Roshi	Apr 02 1967 Sokoji
When Small Mind Finds Itself In Big Mind Serial: 67-03-26 Sunday, March 26, 1967 Sokoji Tony Artino notes -	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 26 1967 Sokoji
Control Serial: 67-03-23 -	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 23 1967 Los Altos
Buddha Nature Serial: 67-03-22 Wednesday, March 22, 1967 Sokoji Tony Artino notes -	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 22 1967 Sokoji
We should Sit In The Middle Of Our Problems Serial: 67-03-12 Sunday, March 12, 1967 Tony Artino notes Sokoji -	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 12 1967 Sokoji
Epilogue: Some Personal Reflections Serial: 67-03-00: -	Suzuki Roshi	Mar 1967
Communication Serial: 67-02-02 -	Suzuki Roshi	Feb 02 1967 Los Altos
Mind Waves Serial: 67-01-12 -	Suzuki Roshi	Jan 12 1967 Los Altos
Traditional Zen Spirit Serial: 67-01-05 -	Suzuki Roshi	Jan 05 1967 Los Altos
The Need for Training in Buddhism without Self-Seeking Mind Serial: SF-05121B Original recording The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing Buddhism without a self-seeking mindset, focusing particularly on zazen meditation as outlined by the Buddha's teachings. It argues against practicing with a "gaining idea," which... Sesshin, Dogen, training, Buddha Nature, Hate, Observe, Instruction, Doubt	Suzuki Roshi	Dec 17 1966 B Sokoji
In the first instruction of ten instructions in Gakudō-yōjin-shū Serial: SF-05121A This talk examines Dogen Zenji's "Gakudo-yojin-shu" emphasizing the way-seeking mind, immediate response to teachings, and the simultaneous nature of hearing, practicing, and enlightenment. The discussion challenges traditional... Sesshin, Dogen, Shobogenzo, Sixth Patriarch, Platform Sutra, training, Instruction,...	Suzuki Roshi	Dec 17 1966 A Sokoji
Buddha's Enlightenment Serial: 66-12-08 -	Suzuki Roshi	Dec 08 1966 Los Altos
Beyond Consciousness Serial: 66-12-01 -	Suzuki Roshi	Dec 01 1966 Los Altos
Give Up Gaining Ideas and Just Sit Serial: 66-11-30 Notes by Tony Artino Wednesday, November 30, 1966 Old Bush Street Zendo - Sokoji “Give up gaining ideas and just sit.” -	Suzuki Roshi	Nov 30 1966 Sokoji
Ordinary Men Carry a Preconceived Idea of the Self Serial: 66-11-20 Tony Artino notes on SS lecture Sunday, November 20, 1966 Old Bush Street Zendo -	Suzuki Roshi	Nov 20 1966 Sokoji
Zazen Is Not For Gaining A Mystical Something Serial: 66-11-16 Tony Artino notes ,At Old Bush Street Zendo - SokojiWednesday, November 16, 1966 -	Suzuki Roshi	Nov 16 1966 Sokoji
Suffering Comes From Desires Serial: 66-11-09 Wednesday, November 9, 1966 Sokoji Tony Artino notes -	Suzuki Roshi	Nov 09 1966 Sokoji
Blue Cliff Records Case 45 Serial: SF-05097E Friday, August 19, 1966Sesshin Lecture: Friday Evening, Lecture DSokoji, San Francisco The lecture discusses the interconnectedness of the concepts of "one" and "many" through the lens of a Zen koan from the Blue Cliff Records, Case 45. This koan highlights a famous exchange between a monk and Zen master Joshu,... Blue Cliff Record, Sesshin, Joshu, Eiheiji, Observe, Diversity, Duality	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 19 1966 D Sokoji

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