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Title	Speaker	Date
The Meaning of Study Period Serial: BZ-00027A Lecture, 30 Day Study Period - Study Period, Subject-and-Object, New Year, Daily Life, Absolute-and-Relative, Funeral,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 03 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
November 3rd, 1980, Serial No. 01059 Serial: BZ-01059 - *Study Period, Subject-and-Object, Daily Life, Absolute-and-Relative, Funeral, Practice Period...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 03 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
November 3rd, 1980, Serial No. 01511, Side A Serial: BZ-01511A - *Study Period, Subject-and-Object, Daily Life, New Year, Absolute-and-Relative, Separation,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 03 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
Unification of Body and Mind Serial: BZ-01058A Lecture - Religion, Precepts, Buddhism, Priest, Darkness and Light, American, Tassajara Zen Mountain...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 16 1980 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Unification of Body and Mind Serial: BZ-00560 Lecture - *Zazen, Religion, Priest*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 16 1980 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom Serial: SF-00007B Reading of Dr Edward Conze's translation - this is after 00007A and separate from it. The talk conducts a detailed reading and analysis of Dr. Edward Conze’s translation of "The Large Sutra on Perfect Wisdom," specifically from the section titled "The Great Enlightenment," highlighting the unceasing and boundary-... *Perfect Wisdom, true dharma, Evil, Concentration, Karma, Anger*	Unknown	Apr 25 1980
Ngon Dro Nyam Len & bio of Gaton Ngawang Legpa, Serial 00009 Serial: SP-00009 - *Monks, Lineage, Conversation, Manjushri, Bodhisattva Vow, Hate, Sutra, Precepts, Impermanence...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Apr 13 1980 final teaching of this book New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00089 Serial: SP-00089 The talk provides an introduction to the 37-heap prayer, a significant practice in Tibetan Buddhism, outlining its historical background and spiritual significance. Originating with Chögyur Pagpa, the prayer involves a detailed... *Practice, Offering, Buddha*	Deshung Rinpoche	Apr 06 1980 3 and 4? New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00086 Serial: SP-00086 The talk delves into details of Mount Meru and the symbolic arrangement of the universe, focusing on the cosmology described in Buddhist texts. It further discusses the practice of mandala offerings as a means to cultivate merit... *Offering, Practice, Time*	Deshung Rinpoche	Apr 06 1980 1 and 2 New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00087 Serial: SP-00087 The talk explores the initial steps in practicing Dharma with a focus on arousing bodhicitta. It underscores the significance of visualization techniques and the perception of teachings as dreamlike to prepare for hearing and... *Offering, Practice, Time*	Deshung Rinpoche	Apr 06 1980 1 and 2? New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00088 Serial: SP-00088 The talk delves into the construction and symbolic importance of a mandala, elaborating on its material composition and size differences based on wealth. It emphasizes the purification and ceremonious preparation of these... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Deshung Rinpoche	Apr 06 1980 3 (and 4?) New York City
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, mandala offering, Serial 00044 Serial: SP-00044 The talk delves into the preparatory practices for advanced tantric meditation within the Landre system, particularly focusing on the four foundation meditations: refuge, Vajrasattva meditation, mandala offering, and guru yoga.... *Offering, Practice, Meditation*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 30 1980 Session 5 New York City
Ngon Dro con't, mandala offering, Serial 00091 Serial: SP-00091 The talk explores the practice of mandala offerings in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of performing the offering correctly without omitting parts, as even the abridged version adheres to a symbolic cosmology. This includes... *Offering, Time, Practice*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 30 1980 New York City
Ngon Dro, mandala, Serial 00045 Serial: SP-00045 The talk emphasizes the preparatory practices essential for advanced tantric meditation within Vajrayana Buddhism, focusing on the significance of maintaining the correct attitude and motivation. It discusses the foundational... *Offering, Practice, Meditation*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 30 1980 New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00090 Serial: SP-00090 The talk focuses on the preparation for Dharma practice by setting the correct motivation and engaging in foundational practices that aid in advanced tantric meditation. It discusses the importance of the four foundational... *Offering, Practice, Meditation*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 30 1980 A and B New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00057 Serial: SP-00057 This talk explores the concepts of enlightenment and the Vajrayana teachings, emphasizing the Vajrasattva Meditation and the importance of recognizing the Tathagatagarbha or seed of enlightenment within oneself. The discussion... *Meditation, Time, Practice*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 23 1980 New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00012 Serial: SP-00012 The talk delves into the Vajrayana path's practice beginning with the intention to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, emphasizing the crucial role of the Vajrasattva meditation for the purification of one's... *Meditation, Time, Practice*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 23 1980 New York City
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, Serial 00053 Serial: SP-00053 The talk focuses on the meditation practice of Vajrasattva as the second of the four foundation meditations in Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing its role in purification and the removal of karmic obstacles. This meditation involves... *Meditation, Vow, Practice*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 16 1980 Session 3
Ngon Dro: Vajrasattva, Serial 00055 Serial: SP-00055 The talk discusses the practice of Vajrasattva meditation, emphasizing its role in the purification of obstacles and obscurations within the context of Ngondro, or preliminary practices, in Tibetan Buddhism. The instruction... *Meditation, Practice, Obstacles*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 15 1980
Ngon Dro: Vajrasattva, copy, Serial 00056 Serial: SP-00056 The talk discusses the practice and significance of the Vajrasattva meditation, highlighting its role in purifying obstacles and obscurations that hinder spiritual progress. Emphasis is placed on the visualization of Vajrasattva... *Meditation, Practice, Time*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 15 1980
Ngon Dro, chanting only, Serial 00052 Serial: SP-00052 - *Monks, Chanting, Peace, Enemies, Passions*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 Side 3 New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00049 Serial: SP-00049 The talk discusses the importance of maintaining the correct attitude when studying the teachings of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of foundational practices to aid in the enlightenment of all... *Practice, Meditation, Buddha*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 Sides 1 and 2 New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00050 Serial: SP-00050 The talk emphasizes the critical importance of adopting the correct attitude when approaching the teachings and practices of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly within the context of Sakya tradition. It stresses the... *Practice, Meditation, Four Foundations*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 Session 2, Tape 1 New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00054 Serial: SP-00054 The talk focuses on the essential teachings and practices in Vajrayana Buddhism, stressing the importance of the right attitude towards learning and application. The significance of the four foundational practices in Vajrayana... *Practice, Meditation, Buddha*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 New York City
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, Serial 00051 Serial: SP-00051 The talk discusses the concept of Ngon Dro Nyam Len, emphasizing the importance of foundational practice in Buddhist teachings, specifically through the lens of ritual activities, mindful recitation, and the significance of... *Time, Name, Love*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 Session 2 New York City
Ngon Dro Nyam Len: Lecture 1, Serial 00048 Serial: SP-00048 The lecture explores the intricacies of visualization practices in Tibetan Buddhism, focusing on positioning oneself within a mental space surrounded by deities, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and the concept of Sangha. This... *Time, Practice, Sangha*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 02 1980 Session 1, Tape 3?
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, Lecture 1: Refuge, Serial 00046 Serial: SP-00046 The talk introduces the concept of Ngöndro (preliminary practice) and emphasizes the importance of taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as a foundational practice in Buddhism. It explains the dual aspects of preliminary (... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 02 1980 Session 1, Tape 1
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, Lecture 1, Serial 00047 Serial: SP-00047 The talk discusses Ngon Dro Nyam Len, focusing on the preliminary practices foundational to Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of bodhicitta and visualization. The speaker underscores the necessity of foundational... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 02 1980 Session 1, Tape 2
Lam Dre: Final Teaching, Serial 00067 Serial: SP-00067 This talk explores the Lam Dre teachings, focusing on the three levels of spiritual perception and the qualities of Buddhahood to encourage the practitioner towards enlightenment. The discussion covers the transition from... *Buddha, Enlightenment, Practice*	Deshung Rinpoche	Feb 26 1980
Lam Dre: On Achieving the Goal, Serial 00068 Serial: SP-00068 The talk primarily discusses the importance of adopting the correct attitude in dharma study, focusing on the development of bodhicitta. This attitude emphasizes the resolve to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings... *Meditation, Practice, Instruction*	Deshung Rinpoche	Feb 12 1980
The Nature of Mind, Serial 00069 Serial: SP-00069 - *Buddha Nature, Sutra, Non-duality, Concentration, true dharma, Right Effort, Avalokiteshvara,...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Feb 05 1980
Lam Dre: The Three Visions, Serial 00065 Serial: SP-00065 The talk delves into the intricacies of the Lam Dre teachings, specifically focusing on "The Three Visions". Emphasizing the Madhyamaka view, the discussion highlights the non-conceptual and non-expressive nature of ultimate... *Meditation, Practice, Wisdom*	Deshung Rinpoche	Jan 29 1980
The Nature of Mind, Serial 00066 Serial: SP-00066 The talk explores the Lambe system of meditation, focusing on its preliminary and advanced stages as elucidated in the text "The Triple Vision." The discourse emphasizes renunciation, the development of bodhicitta, and stages of... *Wisdom, Meditation, Practice*	Deshung Rinpoche	Jan 22 1980 New York City?
Everyday Zazen: Mindful Living Art Serial: KR-00144 This talk explores the practice of zazen, emphasizing its integration into daily life as an essential art, akin to regular daily clothing rather than formal wear. The speaker stresses the importance of fundamental practices for... *Breath, Posture, Compassion, Discrimination, Meditation, causation, American, Beginners,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 21 1979
Embrace Reality Through Simple Breath Serial: KR-00145 The talk focuses on the importance of maintaining genuine mindfulness in daily practice, emphasizing the simplicity of focusing on the breath without distraction. It argues that overcomplicating this focus by labeling or... *Breath, Concentration*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 21 1979
Shikantaza: The Art of Just Sitting Serial: KR-00143 The talk emphasizes the practice of "Shikantaza" (just sitting) as articulated by Dogen Zenji, highlighting the importance of engaging in Zen practice without clinging to concepts or goals such as enlightenment. The speaker... *Buddha Mind, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Anger, Emotions*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 19 1979
Zen Harmony: Body, Mind, Universe Serial: KR-00142 The talk discusses Zen practice, specifically focusing on the concepts within Dogen Zenji's teachings, emphasizing the practice of Zazen as "Sanzang," and the importance of simplicity, quietness, and body-mind unity. The... *Breath, confusion, Evil, Precepts, Beginners, Happiness, Emotions, Interview, Observe, Posture...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 18 1979
Beyond Thought: Embrace Zen Intuition Serial: KR-00139 The talk emphasizes the importance of moving beyond intellectual understanding to engage in Zen practice that cultivates an intuitive, direct experience of reality. It explores how judgment and conceptual thought can distance... *Pain, Intuition, Consciousness, realization, Beginners, Subject-and-Object, Don't Know...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 17 1979
Beginner's Mind, Boundless Possibility Serial: KR-00140 The talk examines the concept of Shoshin or "beginner's mind" in Zen practice, emphasizing its significance in fostering motivation, aspiration, and enlightenment. The speaker likens beginner's mind to an inner freedom where the... *Buddha Mind, Beginners, Emotions, Instruction, Consciousness, Posture, Ceremony, Delusion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 16 1979
Zazen's Symphony of Pure Practice Serial: KR-00141 The talk delves into the four norms of Zazen practice, emphasizing its intrinsic perfect nature and its role as the Dharma vehicle. The discussion explores Dogen Zenji's teachings, including the interconnectedness in Zazen... *Emotions, Subject-and-Object, confusion, Meditation, Oneness, Happiness, Consciousness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 14 1979
Unity Within the Present Moment Serial: KR-00138 The talk delves into the profound teachings of Zen, particularly focusing on Dogen's text "Shikantaza" and its connection to the "King of Samaritans." The main theme highlights the intrinsic perfection and omnipresence of the way... *realization, Concentration, Buddha Nature, Right Effort, Building, Subject-and-Object, Samadhi...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Unity of Practice and Realization Serial: KR-00136 The talk explores the essential teachings of Zen practice, emphasizing "The King of Samadhis Samadhi" as crucial for understanding Dogen's concept of Shikan Taza in the Shobo Genzo. The speaker analyzes the Fukan Zazengi,... *realization, Delusion, Samadhi, Enemies, Instruction, Oneness, Discrimination, Consciousness...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Mountains of Mindful Unity Serial: KR-00137 The talk explores the concept of universal interconnectedness and the necessity of perceiving reality without the distortion of personal biases or emotions, highlighting the teachings of Dogen on true effort and the emancipating... *Concentration, Emotions, Right Effort, Separation, realization, Suffering, Oneness, Breath,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Shikantaza: Living Beyond Enlightenment Serial: KR-00134 This talk delves into Dogen Zenji's work "Fukan Zazengi," exploring its purpose and philosophical underpinnings. The discussion emphasizes that "Shikantaza" (just sitting) should not be seen as a means to enlightenment but as an... *realization, Consciousness, Breath, Oneness, Lineage, Don't Know Mind, Transmission, Lay...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 12 1979
The Four Truths Serial: SF-00009 The talk explores the Mangala Sutta as a foundation for understanding the Buddhist path to the highest bliss, which varies depending on individual perspectives and social consciousness. The Sutta emphasizes ethical conduct,... *Happiness, Four Noble Truths, Religion, New Year, Don't Know Mind, Gratitude, Vinaya,...*	Lama Govinda	Oct 21 1979
Selflessness and Rilke: Perceiving Pure Existence Serial: KR-00133 The talk explores Buddhist practice, emphasizing selflessness and its role in perceiving reality as it truly is, rather than being filtered through individual ego and confusion. Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry is used to highlight... *confusion, Hate, Subject-and-Object, Community, Consciousness, Intuition, Beginners, Breath,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 05 1979
Navigating Life with Stout Wisdom Serial: KR-00117 The talk focuses on the metaphor of a "stout boat," representing true wisdom and its capability to navigate the challenges of life, including aging, sickness, and death. It emphasizes the continuous practice of Zazen as a means... *Eight Awarenesses, Liberation, Delusion, Discrimination, realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
Embracing Suchness: Path to Wisdom Serial: KR-00116 The talk focuses on the Zen concept of "Nyoze," expressing the nature of wisdom through ten attributes of truth or suchness, as outlined in the Dharmapundarika Sutra. The discussion elaborates on practicing wisdom by integrating... *Greed, Evil, Pain, Bell, Beginners, Anger, Ceremony, Hate, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
Cultivating Wisdom Through Zen Practice Serial: KR-00131 The talk explores the concept of practicing or cultivating wisdom within Zen philosophy, focusing on the idea of "shugyo," translated as refined and regulated action. It delves into the complexity of wisdom, which is developed... *Greed, Evil, realization, Commitment, Beginners, Anger, Community, Discrimination, Compassion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
Navigating Life with Zen Wisdom Serial: KR-00132 The talk emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony and self-reflection within the metaphorical 'boat' of life, advocating for an approach rooted in wisdom and Zen practice, particularly Zazen, to attain liberation from... *Liberation, Pain, Silence, Delusion, Discrimination, realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979

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