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Title	Speaker	Date
Silence and the Path to Insight Serial: KR-00084 The main thesis of this talk revolves around a story from the Samyutta Nikaya where Buddha Shakyamuni emphasizes focusing on the Dharma and the 'secret of silence' in human life instead of mundane discussions, such as comparing... Silence, Buddha Nature, Hate, Beginners, Anger, Fox, Balance, Emotions, Compassion...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 29 1976
Embracing Presence Through Active Inquiry Serial: KR-00085 The talk explores the theme of self-awareness and active engagement with life, emphasizing the importance of transcending traditional boundaries of thought to truly connect with the present moment. The discussion centers around... *Silence, Addiction, Concentration*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 29 1976
Present Moment, Spiritual Flow Serial: KR-00083 This talk discusses the concept of "pure practice" in Zen, emphasizing engagement with present experiences and routines without expectation of reward or specific outcomes. Drawing on teachings from Zen masters like Dogen Zenji... *Three Treasures, Discrimination, Hate, lecture, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 21 1976
Mind's Energy: Path to Liberation Serial: KR-00087 The discussion explores the concept of the mind as a source of energy for achieving freedom. The speaker emphasizes the importance of harnessing one's mental capacity to enhance spiritual liberation. The dialogue alludes to the... *Passions, training, Religion, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 04 1976
Awakening Through Sound and Self-lessness Serial: SF-00130 Changes that occur during practice period; sutra story of monk retrieving his mother from hell; composing concrete music; This talk explores the transformation experienced during a Zen practice period, emphasizing the dissolution of the individual self through continuous meditation and ceremonies, including contrasts with Western concepts of a fixed... *Practice Period, Ceremony, Mahayana, Nirvana, Karma, Manjushri, Addiction, Samsara, Bowing,...*	Phillip Whalen	Dec 10 1975
Reviving Zen: Manzan's Reforms Unveiled Serial: KR-00082 The talk focuses on Manzan Zen Master's efforts in reforming Soto Zen's Dharma transmission practices and his emphasis on restoring Dogen Zenji's teachings. Manzan introduces reforms to prevent the nullification of Dharma lineage... *Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Ceremony, Addiction, Soto Zen, Lineage, realization, Evil,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 17 1975
Zen Manuscripts: Evolutionary Pathways Serial: KR-00080 The talk discusses the preservation and evolution of "Shobo Genzo" through various editions and contributions from significant figures at AHE Monastery and beyond, emphasizing the mimeographing efforts of Sogo and Taiyo Bonsai.... *Soto Zen, Rinzai, Vow, Ceremony*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 12 1975
Keizan Zenji: Catalyst of Soto Zen Serial: KR-00078 The talk focuses on the legacy of Keizan Zenji, emphasizing his pivotal role in expanding and formalizing the Soto Zen school, especially by popularizing Dogen's teachings. Keizan's efforts to balance original teachings, such as... *Soto Zen, Transmission, Dharma Transmission, realization, Lay, difficulty*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 11 1975
Zen Leadership: Tradition and Transformation Serial: KR-00077 The talk examines historical leadership changes and ideological conflicts within the Soto Zen lineage at Eheji Monastery. It discusses the differing approaches to dharma transmission, the tension between progressive and... *Transmission, Building, Dharma Transmission, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Bell, lecture, Bodhidharma,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 10 1975
Zen Power Struggles at Ehe-ji Serial: KR-00086 This talk explores the complex history of the Zen tradition in Japan, focusing on leadership changes and doctrinal conflicts within Ehe-ji Monastery. The discussion covers the tenure of several abbots, including Gikai and Ejo,... Transmission, Bell, Building, Soto Zen, Rinzai, difficulty, lecture, Bodhidharma...	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 10 1975
Silent Illumination and Zen's Path Serial: KR-00074 The talk discusses the history and nuances of Zen Buddhism, specifically focusing on the Sōtō Zen lineage and teachings of Dōgen Zenji. It explores the roots of Japanese Sōtō Zen through figures such as Tomyo Enji, Toyo Eiyo, and... *Transmission, Soto Zen, Discrimination, Buddha Nature, realization, Separation, Silence,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 08 1975
Dynamic Interconnections in Zen Philosophy Serial: KR-00072 The talk explores the concept of "nowness" in Zen philosophy, emphasizing its non-solid, dynamic nature that exists as a possibility of interconnection rather than as a tangible entity. This idea aligns with findings in modern... Interdependence, Teacher-and-Student, Religion, Attachment, Interview, American...	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 05 1975
Interwoven Existence: Life as Zen Journey Serial: KR-00069 The talk explores the notion that life and the self are dynamically interconnected with the universe, emphasizing that a mistake or an action is not isolated but pervades everything. The concept is illustrated through metaphors... *Heart Sutra, Subject-and-Object, Sanctuary, Separation, Lay, realization, Hate*...	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 03 1975
Zen Dynamism: Embracing Oneness and Liberation Serial: KR-00067 This talk explores the concept of "Zen Dynamism" by examining the teachings of Dogen Zenji around emancipation and realization as the culmination of the Buddhist quest. Central to the discussion is the idea of "zenki," or total... *realization, Birth-and-Death, Oneness, Meditation, Nirvana, Happiness, Separation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 02 1975
Zenki: Living the Eternal Moment Serial: KR-00066 This talk focuses on the philosophical concept of "Zenki," which refers to the totality and dynamic function of life and death as propagated by Dogen Zenji. Central to the discussion is the idea that Zenki represents life's... *Birth-and-Death, Concentration, realization, American, Happiness, Separation, Beginners,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 01 1975
Embracing the Continuum of Existence Serial: KR-00068 The talk explores Zen Buddhism's concept of life and death, emphasizing that these are not distinct entities but manifestations of a continuous dynamic process with the universe. It discusses the idea of "immense" and its... *Separation, Gratitude, Zendo, Enemies, Transmission, Nirvana, Emotions, difficulty, Pain...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 1975
Eternal Harmony of Dynamic Existence Serial: KR-00070 The talk discusses the intrinsic harmony between life and death, emphasizing that neither obstructs the other. It centers on the concept of "total dynamism," a state where all things exist in balance without impeding one another... *Oneness, Birth-and-Death, Heart Sutra, Subject-and-Object, Separation, Discrimination, Pain...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 1975
Zen Practice Beyond Judgment Serial: KR-00073 The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing Zen under the guidance of a right teacher, focusing on Dogen Zenji's interpretation of Zazen and the concept of "Shikantaza" as an undefiled practice beyond criticism. It... *Silence, realization, Bodhidharma, Discrimination, Transmission, Oneness, Rinzai, Separation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 1975
Zen Lineage: From Bodhidharma to Dogen Serial: KR-00075 The talk focuses on the lineage and historical developments in Japanese Zen Buddhism, highlighting the transitions within the Bodhidharma school and its influence on Dogen Zenji's teachings. The discussion delves into the roles... *Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Bodhidharma, New Year, Ceremony, Soto Zen, Building, Rinzai...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 1975
Zen Lineage: Echoes of Dogen Serial: KR-00076 The talk primarily addresses the historical lineage and disciples of Dogen Zenji, focusing on the succession of abbots at Eheji Monastery and the influence of the Bodhidharma school. It details the relationships between key... *Transmission, Ceremony, Building, Bodhidharma, Addiction, Demons, Rinzai*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 1975
Zen Ranks Through Gassan's Lens Serial: KR-00079 The main thesis of this talk is the exploration of Zen teachings through the lens of the Five Ranks theory, tracing its historical development and the role of various Zen masters in its interpretation and dissemination. Emphasis... *Soto Zen, Rinzai, Transmission, lecture, Zendo, Enemies, Greed, Vow*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 1975
Dynamic Unity of Life and Death Serial: KR-00104 This talk explores the concept of universal life as a manifestation of "total dynamic working," a central theme in Dogen Zenji's teachings. The discussion emphasizes that life and death are not separate phenomena but rather... *realization, Birth-and-Death, Precepts, Compassion, Enemies, Oneness, Silence, Delusion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 28 1975
Interconnected Harmony in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00103 The talk explores the concept of universal emptiness and the doctrine of dependent origination, emphasizing that all entities are an interplay of conditioned elements without a single substance. It discusses tranquility as... *Bell, Subject-and-Object, Concentration, Interdependence, Buddha Nature, Suffering,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 27 1975
Living Death: Embracing Non-Duality Serial: KR-00102 The talk examines Zen Buddhist teachings on the nature of death and life, emphasizing the principle that death is 'no death' and life is 'no life' through the lens of non-duality. This understanding is paralleled with teachings... *Precepts, Compassion, Oneness, Silence*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 26 1975
Seminar on Prajna Serial: SF-00019 Prajna is beyond words and inexpressible; Joshu, Daishi and the broom; achieving the knowledge of not-knowledge. This talk explores the concept of Prajna, emphasizing its inexpressibility and its depiction as knowledge of not-knowledge. Through Zen anecdotes and texts, the speaker discusses the synthesis of Daoist and Buddhist thought,... Duality, Mahayana, Lay, Cultivation, Concentration, Attachment, Vow, Freedom, Doubt...	Chang-Chung Yuan	May 24 1975
From Self to Universal Enlightenment Serial: SF-00015 Morning; Buddha sitting to save all beings; difference between Bodhisattva stage and Buddha stage. The discussion centers on the distinction between the Bodhisattva stage and the Buddha stage, focusing on the transition and realization of Gautama Buddha. It explores the roles of Pratyekabuddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhas,... *Nirvana, Bodhisattva Way, Mahayana, Passions, Balance, Peace*	Nagasaki Sensei	Mar 28 1975
Thursday Night Lecture at Fireman's Fund Auditorium Serial: SF-00126 Economics as if people matter. The talk explores the themes of sustainable economics and critiques the conventional economic model of unlimited growth and consumption. It emphasizes the need for alternatives that prioritize human well-being, considerations of... *Doubt, Non-violence, Funeral, Bell*	Dr EF Schumacher	Sep 05 1974 Fireman's Fund Auditorium
Thursday Night Lecture at Fireman's Fund Auditorium Serial: SF-00127 Economics as if people matter. The talk emphasizes the concept of decentralization and small-scale technology as crucial for creating more democratic and resilient societies. It critiques large-scale industrial models for their lack of adaptability and... *Fox, Politics, Concentration, Balance, Bell, Freedom, Doubt, training*	Dr EF Schumacher	Sep 05 1974 2 Fireman's Fund Auditorium
Pathway to Enlightenment Through Mahamudra Serial: SF-00021 Speaking on Mahamudra and translating old Mahamudra texts. The talk addresses the practices and teachings of Mahamudra meditation within the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the progression from form-based meditation to formless, wordless meditation. It highlights the... *realization, Concentration, Politics, Discrimination, Daily Life, Transmission, Silence,...*	Sister Palmo	Apr 23 1974 City Center
Monastic Life Serial: SF-00007A Early Christian mystics; Benedictine regulations, the rule of obedience; manifestation of God in the world. The discussion delves into the intersection of monastic practices and spiritual life, emphasizing the contrasts between early Christian mysticism and biblical regulations, particularly those highlighted in the Rule of St.... *realization, Monastic Practice, Silence, Ego, Aspects of Practice, Separation, Conversation,...*	Father Prior Bruno	Feb 07 1974 Tassajara
Beyond Belief: Unveiling Hidden Truths Serial: SF-00124 Differences between exoteric and esoteric religious traditions. The talk explores the distinctions between exoteric and esoteric religious traditions, focusing on various modes of understanding God, the nature of religious knowledge, and the roles of faith and personal discernment. Exoteric... *Religion, Evil, Suzuki Roshi, Subject-and-Object, Intuition, Nirvana, Separation, Liberation,...*	Huston Smith	Jul 18 1973 1
Pathways to Spiritual Enlightenment Serial: SF-00125 The third great religious awakening in America. This talk explores the dynamics between esoteric and exoteric approaches in religious and philosophical traditions, particularly focusing on how these concepts relate to American religious awakenings. The discussion highlights... *Emptiness, Religion, Manjushri, Interview, Conversation, Karma*	Huston Smith	Jul 18 1973 2
SF Seminar Serial: SF-00023 The Three Bodies of Buddha; comparison between Eastern and Western thought; Greek tradition and Puritan tradition. The talk explores the concept of the Three Bodies of the Buddha, comparing the Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Nirmankaya within the framework of traditional Buddhist teachings. The explanation includes a discussion on cosmic and... *Faith, Mahayana, confusion, Religion, Passions, Doubt*	Dr Edward Conze	Mar 09 1973 1
SF Seminar Serial: SF-00024 The problems with celibacy The talk critiques celibacy and its psychological impacts, suggesting that enforced celibacy can intensify negative instincts like sadism, with a reflection on how different cultures and religions handle such practices. It... Current Events, Politics, Fasting, Demons, Obstacles, Patience, Attachment, Religion...	Dr Edward Conze	Mar 09 1973 2
The Monastic Tradition Serial: SF-00131 How to deal with peak experiences in our lives. The discussion primarily explores the concept of the monastic dimension in life, arguing that this dimension, characterized by experiences of meaning and purpose through detachment, solitude, and obedience, is inherent in every... *Monastic Practice, Silence, Gratitude, Evil, Cultivation, Conversation, Lay, Happiness,...*	Brother David	Feb 26 1973
The Monastic Tradition Serial: SF-00132 Monastic experience across religious traditions. The talk delves into the monastic experience as a universal human dimension, extending beyond specific religious traditions. It examines how the Christian monastic experience finds profound meaning in the 'word' within biblical... Silence, Monastic Practice, Don't Know Mind, Emptiness, Religion, Bell, Anger...	Brother David	Feb 26 1973 2
SF Seminar Serial: SF-00022 Myths and legends in religious traditions; natural and supernatural language. The talk addresses the concept of "karma obstacles" in relation to finding competent spiritual teachers, highlighting the role of karma in determining the quality of leaders in different communities. It further delves into the... *Attachment, Heart Sutra, Religion, Emptiness, Buddha Nature, Transmission, Enemies, Intuition...*	Dr Edward Conze	Feb 22 1973
Transcending Impermanence for Inner Freedom Serial: KR-00359 This talk delves into the Buddhist concept of true freedom through the lens of Dogen's "Shobo Genzo Shoji," focusing on the impermanence of life, or birth and death, as a realization of nirvana. It places emphasis on... *Birth-and-Death, Hate, Nirvana, Anger, Evil, Obstacles, Precepts, Happiness, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1972
Lotus Journey: Transcending Birth and Death Serial: KR-00358 The talk explicates the teachings of Dogen concerning the integration of life, death, and spiritual practice, emphasizing the seamlessness between individual experiences of existence and the transcendent house of Buddha. It... *Birth-and-Death, Patience, Obstacles, Conversation, Beginners, Suffering, Breath, Compassion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1972
Embracing the Moment's Dynamic Essence Serial: KR-00360 The talk explores the nature of the moment, emphasizing its dynamic and non-conceptual essence as described by Dogen. It delves into the relationship between life, death, and karma, arguing that there is no separation between... *Birth-and-Death, Hate, Obstacles, Compassion, Repentance, Karma*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1972
Moments Unfurled: Zen and Time Serial: KR-00361 The talk explores the relationship between metaphysical concepts, like living authentically through zazen, and the philosophical interpretation of time in Zen, referencing Dogen's understanding of the concept of "moment." The... *Birth-and-Death, realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 04 1972
Embracing Nirvana in Every Moment Serial: KR-00356 The talk delves into the profound understanding of the nature of life and death through Zen practice, emphasizing the teaching that birth and death are essentially the same as nirvana. The discussion highlights Dogen's teachings... *Birth-and-Death, Hate, lecture, Nirvana, Buddha Nature, Interview, Patience, Community, Pain...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 03 1972
Freedom in the Flow of Being Serial: KR-00353 The talk delves into the Zen philosophical understanding of freedom within the cycle of birth and death, examining insights from Zen masters Kassan, Jozan, and Hojo. It explores the concepts of karma, the illusion of constant... Birth-and-Death, Suffering, Consciousness, Posture, realization, lecture, American...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 02 1972
Eternal Harmony of Birth and Death Serial: KR-00354 The talk examines the nature of birth and death in relation to nirvana, positing that both are aspects of the same temporal reality, which becomes apparent through self-awareness. The discussion emphasizes the integration of the... *Birth-and-Death, Pain, Nirvana, Hate, Enemies, realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 02 1972
Birth and Death as Nirvana Serial: KR-00352 This talk discusses Dogen's Shobogenzo Shoji, focusing on the concept of birth and death within Zen Buddhism. It examines key teachings from Zen Masters Kassan and Josan, emphasizing that true freedom from the cycle of birth and... *Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Obstacles, Patience, difficulty, Attachment, Compassion, Evil,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 01 1972
Embracing Fluidity: Karma and Self Serial: KR-00351 The lecture explores the concept of "no self," arguing there is no fixed self due to the shifting nature of karma and the interplay between free will and inevitability. Referencing ancient Indian philosophies—fatalism, god's will... *Consciousness, Attachment, lecture*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 28 1972
Embracing Impermanence Through Non-Self Serial: KR-00348 The talk explores the Buddhist concept of "non-self" and its implications for understanding suffering and impermanence, drawing from the Samyukta Nikaya and other Buddhist texts. The discussion emphasizes how the fluidity of self... *Silence, Consciousness, Attachment, Separation, Suffering, Conversation, Emotions, Ceremony,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 14 1972
Living Zen: Embrace Without Clinging Serial: KR-00349 The talk examines the interplay between spiritual tradition and personal experience, focusing on the teachings of Bodhidharma. It explores the challenges of practicing Zen without attachment or personal desires, emphasizing the... *Bodhidharma, Name, Practice*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 14 1972
Shikantaza: The Path to Enlightenment Serial: KR-00350 The talk explores the teachings of Zen Master Wanshi with an analysis of Bodhidharma's principle "vast emptiness and nothing holy," emphasizing its elusive nature and the relationship between attachments and liberation. It... *Attachment, Fasting, Consciousness, Bodhidharma, Funeral, Chanting, Posture, Breath,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 12 1972
Embracing Emptiness: Beyond Illusion Serial: KR-00357 The talk explores the concept of "no-self" or "emptiness" within Buddhism, emphasizing that the idea of a fixed, enduring self is misguided. This discussion includes references to Bodhidharma's exchange with Emperor Wu,... *Consciousness, Suffering, Anger, Don't Know Mind, Birth-and-Death, Silence, lecture,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 07 1972

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