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Things-As-It-IsSerial: SR-00048 Sandokai Lecture I
Wednesday, May 27, 1970
Tassajara
[This is the first in a series of lectures on the Sandokai (Chin. Cantong qi or Tisan-tiung-chii), a poem by Sekito Kisen. Historical details of the series are appended to the... The talk discusses the Sandokai, a poem by Sekito Kisen, focusing on how it illustrates the Buddhist concept of interconnectedness and the perception of reality beyond dualistic thinking. The speaker emphasizes the importance of... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Big Mind, Discrimination, Freedom, Oneness, Bell, Religion,... |
May 27 1970 Tassajara |
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Warm Hand to Warm HandSerial: SR-00049 Sandokai Lecture II
Sunday, May 30, 1970
Tassajara
[The following lines of the Sandokai are discussed in this lecture:
Line 2 tozai mitsuni aifusu.
Line 3 Ninkon ni ridon ari,
Line 4 do ni namboku no so nashi... The talk primarily discusses the text "Sandokai" and its contextual background, focusing on the sectarian dispute between Northern and Southern Zen during the time of Sekito Kisen, the author of the poem. The speaker emphasizes... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Truth, Transmission, New Year, difficulty, Discrimination,... |
May 30 1970 Tassajara |
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Buddha Is Always HereSerial: SR-00051 Sandokai Lecture III
Monday, June 1, 1970
Tassajara
[The following lines of the Sandokai are discussed in this lecture:
Line 5 Reigen myoni kokettari.
Line 6 Shiha an ni ruchusu.
Line 7 Ji wo shusuru mo moto kore mayoi.
Line 8 Ri... The talk provides a detailed exegesis of key lines from the "Sandokai," focusing on the nature of the 'true source' and the duality of phenomena and noumena. The discussion critiques attaching rigid meanings to enlightenment,... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Emptiness, Buddha Nature, Suffering, Truth, Compassion, Intention... |
Jun 01 1970 Tassajara |
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Shunryu Suzuki talking from Zen in America (video)Serial: SF-07428 [Audio from final cut used in film in italics]
(Second paragraph only - SDH)
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Tassajara, Desire, Time |
Jun 1970 Tassajara |
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The Blue Jay Will Come Right into Your HeartSerial: SR-00053 Sandokai Lecture IV - Discussion of the lines: 'all the objects of the senses interact, and yet do not'. Subjective and objective, independent and interrelated aspects of reality. Interdependency; 'ri' and 'ji', noumenal and... The talk delves into the intricacies of the Sandokai lines, focusing on the interplay of subjective and objective realities, exemplified through 'ri' and 'ji' (noumenal and phenomenal aspects), and how interdependency and... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Dependent Origination, Building, Truth |
Jun 03 1970 Tassajara |
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We Are Just a Tiny Speck of Big BeingSerial: SR-00055 Sandokai Lecture V: Lecture to Professor Weller's Visiting Class
Saturday, June 6, 1970
Tassajara
[Note. This lecture was given-- as a general introduction-- to Prof. Jack Weller's visiting philosophy class following Lecture IV... The lecture emphasizes the relationship between intellectual understanding and experiential practice in the study of Zen Buddhism, specifically through the context of the Sandokai text. The discussion explores the dichotomy of "... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Freedom, difficulty, Forms, Evil, Duality, Karma, Emptiness, Hate... |
Jun 06 1970 Tassajara |
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Today We May Be Very HappySerial: SR-00057 Sandokai Lecture VI
Wednesday, June 10, 1970
Tassajara
[This lecture is concerned with the following lines of the Sandokai:
Shiki moto shitsuzo wo kotonishi,
sho moto rakku wo kotonisu.
An wa jochu no koto ni kanai,
mei wa... The lecture explores the lines of the Sandokai text, focusing on the dualistic nature of perception—how forms, sounds, and tastes are categorized as agreeable or disagreeable. The discussion extends to the distinction between... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Happiness, Zazen, Suffering, Pain, Buddha Nature, Politics,... |
Jun 10 1970 Tassajara |
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The Boat Is Always MovingSerial: SR-00059 Sandokai Lecture VII
Saturday, June 13, 1970
Tassajara
[The following lines of the Sandokai are discussed in this lecture:
Line 17 Shidai no sho onozukara fukusu,
Line 18 ko no sono haha wo uru ga gotoshi.
Line 19 Hi wa nesshi... This lecture delves into the Sandokai lines 17-20, exploring the Buddhist concepts of the four elements—fire, wind, water, and earth—and their intrinsic natures in relation to emptiness. The discussion highlights how, from a... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Emptiness, Emotions, Peace, Enemies, Karma, Anger, Hate, Precepts... |
Jun 13 1970 Tassajara |
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Without Any Idea of AttainmentSerial: SR-00061 Sandokai Lecture VIII
Wednesday, June 17, 1970
Tassajara
[The following lines of the Sandokai are discussed in this lecture:
Line 21 Manako wa iro, mimi wa onjo,
Line 22 hana wa ka, shita wa kanso.
Line 23 Shikamo ichi-ichi no ho... The talk focuses on the lines of the "Sandokai" by Sekito Kisen, particularly addressing the notion of independence and interdependence within Zen Buddhism. The discussion highlights how each sensory experience is interconnected... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Precepts, Subject-and-Object, Oneness, Monks, Observe, Suffering... |
Jun 17 1970 Tassajara |
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Within Light There Is Utter DarknessSerial: SR-00052 Sandokai Lecture IX
Saturday, June 20, 1970
Tassajara
[The following lines of the Sandokai are discussed in this lecture:
Line 27 Meichu ni atatte an ari,
Line 28 anso wo motte o koto nakare.
Line 29 Anchuniatattemeiari,
Line 30... The lecture analyzes lines 27 to 30 of the Sandokai, reflecting on the duality and unity of brightness (mei) and darkness (an) and their interdependence. It emphasizes the necessity of understanding both relative and absolute... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Suffering, Truth, Diversity, Duality, Transmission, Religion,... |
Jun 20 1970 Tassajara |
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The Willow Tree Cannot Be BrokenSerial: SR-00220 SANDOKAI LECTURE X
Thursday, June 25, 1970
Tassajara
[This lecture is concerned with the following lines of the Sandokai:
Meian ono-ono aitaishite,
hisuru ni zengo no ayumi no gotoshi.
(Transliteration by Kazuaki Tanahashi... The lecture explores the theme of interdependency versus independency within the framework of Zen philosophy, particularly through the analogy of walking that symbolizes the balance between opposing forces such as strength and... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Precepts, War, Interdependence, Observe, Oneness, Balance, Karma... |
Jun 25 1970 Tassajara |
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Suffering Is A Valuable ThingSerial: SR-00218 Sandokai Lecture XI
Saturday, June 27, 1970
Tassajara
[The following lines of the Sandokai are discussed in this lecture:
Line 33 Bammotsu onozukara ko ari,
Line 34 masani yo to sho to wo iu beshi.
Line 35 Ji sonsure ba kangai... The lecture examines an essential passage from the Sandokai, exploring the concept that all beings possess intrinsic virtue (ko) and the relationship between phenomena (ji) and underlying principles (ri), emphasizing the... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Suffering, difficulty, Community, Emptiness, Pain, Freedom, Death... |
Jun 27 1970 Tassajara |
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A Short Talk During ZazenSerial: 70-06-28 -
Branching Streams, Dogen, |
Jun 28 1970 Tassajara |
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City Practice CommentsSerial: 70-00-00 -
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Jul 1970 |
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We Should Not Stick to Words or Rules Too MuchSerial: SR-00222 Sandokai Lecture XII: “It Is Not Always So”
Saturday, July 4, 1970
Tassajara
[This lecture is concerned with the following lines of the Sandokai:
Koto wo uke te wa subekaraku shu wo esu beshi.
Mizukara kiku wo rissuru koto nakare... This lecture delves into specific lines of the "Sandokai," emphasizing the importance of not clinging strictly to words or established rules but instead understanding the core teaching beyond linguistic expressions. The... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Lay, Peace, confusion, Truth... |
Jul 04 1970 Tassajara |
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Do Not Pass Your Days and Nights in VainSerial: SR-00221 Sandokai Lecture XIII: “Don't Spend Your Time in Vain”
Monday, July 6, 1970
Tassajara
[This lecture is concerned with the following lines of the Sandokai:
Ayumi wo susumure ba gonnon ni arazu,
mayote senga no ko wo hedatsu.... The lecture explores the theme of practicing Zen without attachment to the concepts of achievement or failure, as illustrated by verses from the "Sandokai." The discussion emphasizes that true practice involves living in the... Branching Streams, Sandokai, Sixth Patriarch, Dogen, difficulty, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center... |
Jul 06 1970 Tassajara |
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Ekō Lecture 1Serial: SR-00225 The First Morning EkoWednesday, July 8, 1970Tassajara
[This is the first in a series of six lectures by Suzuki on the four ekos chanted at the conclusion of morning services at San Francisco Zen Center and other Soto Zen temples... This talk explores the practice of chanting ekos at Zen temples, emphasizing its significance in expressing gratitude to figures such as Shakyamuni Buddha, Bodhidharma, and Dogen Zenji. It delves into Dogen's journey to China,... Eko, Dogen, Manjushri, Transmission, Chanting, Monks, Wisdom, Precepts, American, Sutra,... |
Jul 08 1970 Tassajara |
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Ekō Lecture 2Serial: SR-00229 The Second Morning Eko, Part 1 of 3Friday Evening, July 10, 1970Tassajara
[This is the second in a series of six lectures by Suzuki on the four ekos chanted at the conclusion of morning services at San Francisco Zen Center and... The talk provides a detailed explanation of the Second Morning Eko, particularly focusing on the dedication for the Arhat's Sutra and its significance in Soto Zen practice. The lecture discusses the chanting conducted at various... Eko, Chanting, Chanting, Anger, Buddha Nature, Mahayana, Karma, Meditation, Doubt, Enemies,... |
Jul 10 1970 Tassajara |
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Ekō Lecture 3Serial: SR-00228 The Second Morning Eko, Part 2 of 3Friday Evening, July 11, 1970Tassajara
[This is the third in a series of six lectures by Suzuki on the four ekos chanted at the conclusion of morning services at San Francisco Zen Center and... The talk focuses on the Buddha's teachings regarding supernatural powers, specifically the concept of the "sanmyo rokutsu" or the Three Insights and Six Universal Powers, elucidating how they relate to both spiritual practice and... Eko, Chanting, Concentration, Karma, Attachment, Mindfulness, Hindrances, Pain, Death, Anger,... |
Jul 11 1970 Tassajara |
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Supported from WithinSerial: SR-00191 Ekō Lecture 4The Second Morning Eko, Part 3 of 3Sunday, July 12, 1970Tassajara
[This is the fourth in a series of six lectures by Suzuki on the four ekos chanted at the conclusion of morning services at San Francisco Zen Center... The lecture covers the interpretation and practice involved in the recitation of the second morning Eko, highlighting the dedication to arhats and wisdom figures celebrated in Buddhist tradition. The discussion centers on the... Eko, Chanting, Priest, New Year, Wisdom, Suffering, Building, Observe, confusion, Pain,... |
Jul 12 1970 Tassajara |
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Ekō Lecture 5Serial: SR-00231 The Third Morning EkoMonday, July 13, 1970Tassajara
[This is the fifth in a series of six lectures by Suzuki on the four ekos chanted at the conclusion of morning services at San Francisco Zen Center and other Soto Zen temples... This talk elaborates on the third eko chanted in Zen morning services, focusing on the importance of transmission and dedication to the patriarchs of Zen. The discussion emphasizes the perpetual nature of Buddha's spirit, the... Eko, Chanting, Buddha Ancestors, Transmission, Building, Bodhidharma, Sutra, Hindrances,... |
Jul 13 1970 Tassajara |
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Ekō Lecture 6Serial: SR-00230 The Fourth Morning EkoWednesday, July 15, 1970Tassajara
[This is the last in a series of six lectures by Suzuki on the four ekos chanted at the conclusion of morning services at San Francisco Zen Center and other Soto Zen temples... This talk focuses on the Fourth Morning Eko and its dedication to deceased monks, ancestors of students, and benefactors of temples, emphasizing the traditional practice of chanting for the deceased. It explores historical roots... Eko, Chanting, Monks, Priest, Offering, Buddha Nature, Wisdom, Observe, Separation, Sangha,... |
Jul 15 1970 Tassajara |
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Japanese Way, American Way, Buddhist WaySerial: SR-00270 The talk explores the concept of "enlightenment over enlightenment" as described by Dogen Zenji, emphasizing the idea of forgetting enlightenment and living naturally without attachment to Buddhist identity or practice... Dogen, Genjokoan, Japan, American, Freedom, Culture, Doubt, Interview, Demons, Building, Pain... |
Jul 19 1970 City Center |
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How To Understand Rituals And PreceptsSerial: SR-00063 Zazen, Rituals And Precepts Cannot Be SeparatedSunday Evening, July 26, 1970San Francisco
The talk explores the intricate relationship between zazen, rituals, and precepts, underlining that these practices cannot be isolated within Zen Buddhist practice. The discussion emphasizes that rituals and precepts serve as... Precepts, Ritual, Teacher-and-Student, Precepts, Gratitude, Priest, Ceremony, American,... |
Jul 26 1970 City Center |
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Mudra Practice and How to Accept Instructions from Various TeachersSerial: SR-00269 The talk discusses the practice of zazen, particularly focusing on the importance of understanding one's practice amidst various instructions from different teachers. It highlights the significance of the mudra in practice,... Tatsugami, Yoshida, Beginners, Keizan, Dogen, Posture, Instruction, difficulty... |
Jul 26 1970 City Center |
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Open Your IntuitionSerial: SF-05587B Sesshin MeetingFriday, July 31, 1970San Francisco
The talk emphasizes the importance of silence and observation during sesshin to cultivate intuition and true self-awareness. Participants are encouraged to maintain silence, avoid reading, and follow specific practices like... Sesshin, Intuition, Instruction, Beginners |
Jul 31 1970 City Center |
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Observation of Precepts and Practice of Zazen is Same ThingSerial: SF-06049 Sesshin Lecture No. 1
Saturday, August 1, 1970
San Francisco
The talk explores the essential unity between the observation of precepts and the practice of zazen, emphasizing that both are inherent to one's true nature, much like rules inherently exist whenever something exists. The... Sesshin, Precepts, Precepts, Doubt, Buddha Nature, Faith, Ceremony, Ordination, Lay, Religion... |
Aug 01 1970 City Center |
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Walk like an Elephant and Sitting like a FrogSerial: SR-00066 True Practice As Expression Of Buddha-NatureSesshin Lecture No. 2Sunday, August 2, 1970San Francisco
The talk explores the essence of true Zen practice as the expression of Buddha-nature through the practice of zazen, emphasizing its importance as the fundamental entrance to the Buddhist path, as articulated by Dogen Zenji. The... Sesshin, Sengai, Buddha Nature, Family Practice, War, Bodhidharma, Zazen, Monks... |
Aug 02 1970 City Center |
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Zazen Practice and Listen to the Right TeacherSerial: SF-05631 ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #24, by Shundo David Haye =====
In the last years of Suzuki Roshi's life, very few talks were lost from the collections. The previously available recording for this date was incomplete - it... The talk centers on the importance of right practice and the role of a teacher in Zen practice, especially regarding the understanding and observance of the bodhisattva precepts. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of a steadfast... Sesshin, Dogen, Bodhidharma, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Observe, Precepts, Faith,... |
Aug 03 1970 City Center |
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Our Practice is Expression of Our True Buddha-mindSerial: SR-00067 Sesshin Lecture, No. 4
Tuesday Evening, August 4, 1970
San Francisco
The talk centers on the non-duality of practice and enlightenment in Zen, emphasizing Dogen Zenji's teachings on the continuous expression of the true Buddha-mind through zazen and precept observation. It argues that the... Sesshin, Precepts, Beginner’s Mind, Precepts, Buddha Mind, Discrimination, Sutra, Suffering,... |
Aug 04 1970 City Center |
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Priest Ordination Ceremony: Paul Discoe and Reb AndersonSerial: SR-00069A Reprocessed version may allow for clarification of transcript.
The talk centers on the ordination ceremony of Paul Discoe and Reb Anderson, articulating the significance of this rite as a transmission of Buddha's teachings, lineage, and the acceptance of bodhisattva precepts. It emphasizes... Priest, Ceremony, Precepts, Don't Know Mind, Delusion, Greed, Interview, Gratitude, Karma... |
Aug 09 1970 City Center |
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Restore the Buddhist Teaching in its Original WaySerial: SF-06121A Sunday Evening, August 16, 1970San FranciscoLecture A
[The first part of the lecture was not recorded.]
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Sesshin, Faith |
Aug 16 1970 A City Center |
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To Be Honest And Sincere In Its True Sense It Is Necessary to Push Yourself Into Some Very Strong Hard RuleSerial: SF-06121B Sunday, August 16, 1970San Francisco
[This is the second of two lectures with this date. This lecture began mid-way on Side A of the original tape after a prior lecture ended. This lecture appears to be complete.]
Newly processed... The talk explores the necessity of adapting to nature through disciplined practices such as Zen, contrasting it with the modern trend of conquering nature. Emphasizing rituals and physical effort, the practice demands sincere... Practice, Enlightenment, Oryoki |
Aug 16 1970 B City Center |
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Lay Ordination CeremonySerial: SR-00069B ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #25, by Shundo David Haye =====
This tape, which is unfortunately very poorly recorded, gives us a sense of the lay ordination ceremony that took place at City Center in August 1970. During the... The talk centers on the lay ordination ceremony conducted in August 1970, highlighting the significance of lay ordination in aligning with the bodhisattva way, which emphasizes compassion and adaptability in aiding others. It... Precepts, Ceremony, Commitment |
Aug 23 1970 City Center |
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When Someone Receives TransmissionSerial: SR-00071 Tuesday, August 25, 1970San Francisco
The talk addresses the significance of transmission in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of foundational teachings and how they should be translated and transmitted accurately to ensure a clear understanding of Zen... Dharma Transmission, Richard Baker, Japan, Ceremony, Transmission, Priest, Buddha Nature,... |
Aug 25 1970 City Center |
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Japan Now: Zazen As Our FoundationSerial: SR-00072 Lecture after Trip to Japan:Sunday, December 13, 1970
This talk reflects on the changes observed in Japan, emphasizing the significance of zazen meditation as the foundational practice to counter the busy life and the loss of cultural depth in modern Japanese society. The discussion... Japan, Mishima, Dharma Transmission, Culture, Meditation, Ceremony, American... |
Dec 13 1970 |
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What Is Self? What Is Our Practice?Serial: SR-00073 The talk explores the concepts of self and practice within Buddhism, contrasting Japanese societal tendencies towards group conformity, termed "group bo-kei," with American individualism. It emphasizes the Buddhist... Japan, Kosho Uchiyama, Building, Precepts, Greed, Ego |
Dec 20 1970 City Center |
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Teisho (Introduced by Jakusho Kwong)Serial: SF-05452B Mill Valley Zendo, talk by Suzuki Roshi
The talk emphasizes the importance of zazen practice in countering the detrimental karmic effects caused by human actions that harm the environment. It distinguishes between the greater opportunity for starting anew in America... Karma, Japan, Emptiness, Precepts, Observe, Ego, Evil |
Dec 23 1970 Mill Valley Zendo |
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No Practice Will Destroy PeopleSerial: SR-00074 The talk articulates the concept that without a dedicated practice, individuals can lose their sense of purpose in life, more so than they might from physical sickness. Through an exploration of Dogen Zenji's teachings, it... Dogen, Dogen |
Dec 27 1970 City Center |
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What Is Self?Serial: SR-00077 This talk explores the concept of self in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing that understanding one's true self is crucial for authentic zazen practice. The speaker distinguishes between "universal self,"... Eiheiji, Kosho Uchiyama, Ceremony, Observe |
Jan 03 1971 City Center |
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True ConcentrationSerial: SR-00078 Right ConcentrationSunday, January 10, 1971San Francisco
The talk focuses on the concept of "Right Concentration" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a calm, clear, and open mind through zazen meditation. This approach contrasts with focusing solely on... Avalokiteshvara, Tatsugami, Shushogi, Freedom, Concentration, Commitment, Posture... |
Jan 10 1971 City Center |
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The Boss of EverythingSerial: SR-00204 The talk examines the purpose of zazen practice, emphasizing the concept of being the "boss of everything" by transcending delusional ideas of self and surroundings. It critiques the misunderstanding of self-control and... Zazen, Big Mind, Precepts, confusion, Bodhidharma, Zazen, Suffering, Observe... |
Jan 16 1971 City Center |
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Wherever I Go, I Meet MyselfSerial: SR-00123 The talk elaborates on the concept of self-awareness and criticizes modern and religious notions of self-improvement. It challenges the notion of self-knowledge through objective observation and highlights the futility of... Tozan, Liberation, Culture, Freedom |
Jan 23 1971 City Center |
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Resuming Big MindSerial: SR-00272 Sesshin Lecture No. 1Friday, February 5, 1971San Francisco
[”For this seven-day sesshin, there are only transcriptions for lectures given on Days 1, 3, 5, 7, and the closing words. I don't know if those were the only... The talk focuses on the practice of sesshin and the distinction between Big Mind and Small Mind in Zen meditation. The purpose of sesshin is highlighted as resuming Big Mind by controlling the Small Mind, with a metaphor drawn... Sesshin, Big Mind, Zuimonki, Hate, Zoom, Zazen, Anger, Ceremony, Pain |
Feb 05 1971 City Center |
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Wherever You Go, You Will See YourselfSerial: SR-00271 Sesshin Lecture No. 3
Sunday Afternoon or Evening
February 7, 1971
San Francisco
The lecture explores the concept of self-discovery in Zen practice, emphasizing the futility of pursuing a self-centered understanding of 'self' and highlighting the importance of encountering oneself through authentic practice.... Sesshin, Tozan, Sandokai, Discrimination, Precepts, Freedom, Death |
Feb 07 1971 City Center |
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Humor Is More Real Than ReallitySerial: SR-00274 Sesshin Lecture No. 5Tuesday, February 9, 1971San Francisco
The talk explores the role of humor in Zen practice, suggesting that true humor requires a deeper understanding beyond normal reality. It illustrates how Zen teachings often use humor to convey serious insights, drawing on... Sesshin, Eiheiji, Dogen, Discrimination, Dragons, Observe, Emotions, Instruction, confusion... |
Feb 09 1971 City Center |
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Not Sticking to EnlightenmentSerial: SF-05445B ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #26, by Shundo David Haye =====
It's not completely clear how this talk dropped off the radar, as the tape had been copied and transcribed previously – indeed, it features in Not... The talk centers on the challenges of transitioning from sesshin to everyday life, emphasizing non-attachment to 'enlightenment' as a fixed goal. It highlights the teachings of the Sixth Patriarch Huineng, particularly the notion... Sesshin, Sixth Patriarch, Emptiness |
Feb 12 1971 B City Center |
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Just Enough ProblemsSerial: SR-00273 Sesshin Lecture, Lecture 7: Page Street Apples
Friday Morning
February 12, 1971
San Francisco
The talk discusses the acceptance and appreciation of life's problems in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the idea that one is always presented with just enough problems by Buddha to foster growth and understanding. It... Sesshin, War, Enemies, Hate |
Feb 12 1971 A City Center |
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Calmness of your MindSerial: SR-00079 Saturday Morning, February 13, 1971
San Francisco
The talk addresses the concept of achieving true calmness of mind through Zen practice, particularly zazen, emphasizing the oneness with surroundings and experiences, rather than simple physical seclusion or the avoidance of... Sesshin, Pain, New Year, Suffering, confusion, Oneness, Beginners, Community, Attachment... |
Feb 13 1971 City Center |
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It Is Actually Buddha's PracticeSerial: SF-06114B The main thesis of the talk emphasizes that true practice in Zen involves embodying Buddha's practice rather than perceiving it as a personal endeavor. This concept suggests that selfless practice leads to liberation from... Sesshin, Tatsugami, Zazen, Karma |
Feb 20 1971 Tassajara |