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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Journey through Timeless Practice Serial: KR-00191 The talk centers on the concept of "real practice" (Gyoji) as described by Dogen, emphasizing the importance of sustained practice and the role of a teacher in achieving true enlightenment. Through the metaphor of riding the... *Breath*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 30 1972
Zen Practice: Embracing the Present Moment Serial: KR-00192 The talk focuses on contrasting the Zen practices of Soto and Rinzai schools, exploring how practice in Soto Zen, particularly Shikantaza ("just sitting"), emphasizes the revelation and maintenance of one's inherent universal... *Fox, realization, Liberation, Beginners, Posture, Silence, training, Meditation, Hate,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 30 1972
The Essence of Tranquil Zen Practice Serial: KR-00190 The talk emphasizes achieving tranquility, free from human agency and mental noise, by embracing the practice of Zen (Jakujō) and deepening one's awareness and compassion for oneself and others. It discusses the concept of... *Compassion, training, realization, Rinzai, Samadhi, American*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 26 1972
Funeral Service for Suzuki Roshi Serial: SR-00171 This is a full recording of Suzuki Roshi's funeral, held nine days after his death. During the funeral service for Suzuki Roshi, various speakers and participants commemorate his life and teachings. This event acknowledges the profound impact Suzuki Roshi had on the dissemination of Zen Buddhism outside of Japan... Ceremony, Funeral, Suzuki Roshi, Soto Zen, zen, Ceremony, Vow, Discrimination...	Various	Dec 12 1971 City Center
Awakening the Buddha Within Serial: KR-00291 The talk centers on the concept of becoming Buddha through acceptance and practice, emphasizing the manifestation of one's own Buddha nature as seen in past, present, and future Buddhas. The discussion highlights the importance... *training*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1971
Beyond Thoughts: Zen's Path to Liberation Serial: KR-00290 The talk explores the Zen concept of non-abiding, emphasizing the transient nature of thoughts, pain, and experiences, relating them to foundational teachings by Dogen Zenji and Shakyamuni Buddha. It discusses five types of eyes... *Pain, Beginners, Birth-and-Death, Hate, Commitment, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Liberation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1971
Peaceful Mind Through Zazen Practice Serial: KR-00218 The talk focuses on the significance of the sesshin and the practice of Zazen, emphasizing its role in achieving a settled, peaceful mind much like Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. The main purpose of sesshin and Zazen practice... *Posture, Vow, Delusion, Transmission, lecture, training, Evil, Instruction, Beginners, Hate...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1971
The Flow of Continuous Awakening Serial: KR-00289 The talk centers on the concept of "Gyoji" and "non-abiding" in Zen practice, exploring the transient and illusory nature of phenomena and religious conduct. The discussion references the root of "non-abiding" as articulated in... *Buddha Mind, Discrimination, Liberation, Oneness, training, Hate, lecture, Impermanence,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1971
Big Mind, Endless Compassion Journey Serial: KR-00288 The talk reflects on the recent passing of Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the Buddhist concepts of "big mind" and "big patience" as articulated in Dogen Zenji's work "Tenzo Kyokun." The speaker elaborates on Dogen's descriptions of... *Big Mind, Patience, Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Funeral, Compassion, Suffering*...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 04 1971
Life's Essence: Beyond Karmic Boundaries Serial: KR-00287 The talk explores the concept of "life in itself" and how it transcends karmic viewpoints by being pure and sustaining life moment after moment without abiding. This idea is linked to Buddhist teachings, particularly those of... *Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Conversation, Discrimination, Passions, lecture, Greed,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 03 1971
Vivid Practice Beyond Understanding Serial: KR-00286 The talk focuses on the concept of practice, particularly the Zen notion of "Gyoji," which emphasizes practice that extends beyond self and others' understanding, akin to Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings on emptiness and Dogen Zenji... Impermanence, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Attachment, realization, Gratitude...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 02 1971
Beyond Duality: Embracing Buddha Nature Serial: KR-00285 The main thesis of the talk explores the concept of Gyoji, a practice reflecting Zen's focus on transcending dualistic thought, and its manifestation throughout the universe, beyond self and others. It contrasts different... *Interview, Buddha Nature, Balance, Observe, Evil, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 01 1971
Seeing Through the Buddha's Eye Serial: KR-00292 The talk explores the concept of the "Buddha's eye" and its role in realizing enlightenment and understanding all forms of life through Zen practice. It discusses the metaphorical use of "balloons" to illustrate stages of... *Buddha Mind, Gratitude, training, Discrimination, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Chanting,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 1971
Unity in Collective Practice Serial: KR-00284 The talk explores the principle that practice should be in unity with the collective activities of others, as emphasized in Dogen's teachings, particularly expressing that individual over-effort contradicts the true path of... *Ego, Discrimination, Attachment, training, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 30 1971
Present Without Projections Serial: KR-00282 The talk addresses the challenge of perceiving and connecting with reality beyond subjective projections, using the example of perceiving "Bob" as distinct from the imagined attributes one might impose. It emphasizes the practice... *Consciousness, Separation, Buddha Nature, Monastic Practice, Bell, Discrimination, Tassajara...*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 27 1971
Present Moment, True Zazen Awakening Serial: KR-00283 The talk emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment through practicing Zazen, urging individuals to release preconceived notions of enlightenment and past experiences. It critiques the tendency to remain busy... *Effort, Zazen, Describe*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 27 1971
Eternal Practice: Dogen's Path to Wisdom Serial: KR-00281 The talk delves into Dogen's concept of Gyoji, emphasizing the maintenance of Buddhist practice through religious awakening, active practice, and self-realization, which in Buddhism equates to wisdom. It discusses the nature of... *realization, Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Nirvana*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 25 1971
Endless Circle of Zen Practice Serial: KR-00280 The talk focuses on Dogen Zenji's introduction of the concept of Gyoji in his writings, emphasizing practice and the continuous path of realization. The discussion highlights the importance of Gyoji as the full essence of... *Nirvana, Ceremony, Bell, realization, Suffering, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 12 1971
Reviving Genuine Zen Practices Today Serial: KR-00279 This talk examines the transformation of traditional Zen practices, particularly the Shuso ceremony, in modern times. It critiques the ceremonial formalities lacking genuine practice and illustrates the historical and... *Ceremony, training, lecture, Dragons, Mahayana, Building, confusion, Funeral, Tassajara Zen...*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 05 1971
Gyoji: Practice in Action Serial: KR-00278 The talk focuses on the concept of "gyoji," which is translated as "action" or "deed" in the context of religious practice, drawing on Dogen's teachings. The talk emphasizes that gyoji is akin to a teacher guiding students in... *japanese, Dogen*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 02 1971
Wholehearted Presence in Everyday Life Serial: KR-00064 This talk explores the concept of Shikantaza, as interpreted by Dogen Zenji, emphasizing non-attachment to cultural or sectarian ideas in Buddhist practice. It discusses the integration of mindfulness and awareness in daily life... Concentration, Mahayana, Samadhi, Instruction, Beginners, Posture, Attachment, lecture...	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 26 1971
Blossoming Enlightenment Through Transience Serial: KR-00277 The talk explores the concept of Shobo Genzo Nehan Myoshin as transmitted by Shakyamuni Buddha to his disciple Kshapa, emphasizing the symbolic importance of the flower of Udumbara and its implications for enlightenment and human... *Community, Compassion, Funeral, Emotions, Ceremony, training, Pain, Building*...	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 22 1971
Talking To His Disciples About His Illness Serial: SR-00186 Sunday, October 9, 1971In His Room, City Center, San Francisco In the discussion, the theme revolves around an individual sharing updates about their health diagnosis and reflections on life. The individual humorously identifies as a "lazy monk" while explaining a recent shift in... Cancer, Teacher-and-Student, Monks	Suzuki Roshi	Oct 09 1971 City Center
Transcending Ego: Path to Enlightenment Serial: KR-00061 The talk addresses the concepts of stubbornness and self-centeredness (Jūsō) as the sources of suffering, using Zen, Buddhist teachings, and biblical narratives to illustrate these points. The discussion emphasizes the futility... *Precepts, stubbornness, Four Noble Truths, Observe, Pain, Mindfulness, Greed, Patience, Anger...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 03 1971
Breaking Self-Centered Chains of Suffering Serial: KR-00062 The talk examines the concept of bigotry and stubbornness as causes of suffering, drawing on interpretations from Buddhist texts and the Old Testament to illustrate the tendency of self-centeredness in human behavior. The... *Precepts, stubbornness, Four Noble Truths, Observe, Pain, Mindfulness, Tassajara Zen Mountain...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 03 1971
Breaking the Chains of Illusion Serial: KR-00059 The talk addresses the essential Buddhist teaching of the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the inevitability and universality of suffering, its roots in illusion and ignorance, and the practice of the Eightfold Path as a mechanism... *Four Noble Truths, stubbornness, Suffering, Soto Zen, Instruction, Nirvana, difficulty,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 02 1971
Embracing Suffering Through Zen Awareness Serial: KR-00060 The talk focuses on the Four Noble Truths, introduced by Shakyamuni Buddha post-enlightenment, highlighting how all existence is suffering, caused by illusion and ignorance, and explores the path to cessation through the... *stubbornness, Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Soto Zen, Instruction, Posture, Nirvana,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 02 1971
Balancing Presence: The Middle Path Serial: KR-00045 The talk examines the concept of presence within Zen practice, using the metaphor of a film frame to explain the transient nature of the present moment. The main focus is on balancing human speculation—memories and hopes—with... *Right Speech, Right Effort, Silence, Mindfulness, Hate, Balance, Patience, Concentration,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 1971
Present Moment: Embracing Zen Emptiness Serial: KR-00044 The talk explores the nature of the present moment in Zen philosophy, emphasizing its transient and empty nature. The discourse delves into the concept of "suffering" as understood in Buddhism, highlighting it as an inherent... *Bell, Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Building, stubbornness, Samadhi, Patience, Nirvana,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 1971
Zen Now: Embrace Present Purity Serial: KR-00063 This talk explores the complexity of reality, emphasizing the importance of understanding the concept of the present moment within Zen Buddhism. The focus is on vivifying the present by detaching from speculative thoughts about... *Birth-and-Death, Consciousness, difficulty, American, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 1971
Embracing Reality: Beyond Speculation Serial: KR-00310 The talk discusses the intricate nature of reality through the lens of Buddhist psychology and Zen Buddhism. It explores the concept of the present moment, characterized as fleeting and sandwiched between the past and future,... Birth-and-Death, Consciousness, difficulty, Building, Culture, Religion, American...	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 1971
Embracing Flow: Zen's Middle Way Serial: KR-00058 The talk explores themes central to Zen Buddhism, focusing on the concept of the middle way and its implications for understanding life, death, and practice. It emphasizes Dogen Zenji's quest to reconcile the idea of Buddha... *Buddha Nature, Soto Zen, Diversity, Composure, American, Chanting, confusion, Ceremony,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 28 1971
Embracing Stillness Amid Life's Flux Serial: KR-00275 The talk delves into the practice of Zen, particularly the concept of "Jhana" as both stillness and deep contemplation, emphasizing the dynamic presence in stillness. It highlights Dogen's teaching on understanding life's... *Birth-and-Death, Posture, Constancy, Hate, Precepts, Breath, Happiness, Meditation, lecture,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 23 1971
Awakening Here and Now Serial: KR-00276 The talk explores the concept of true enlightenment, emphasizing its completeness and independence from external conditions, as exemplified in the quote from Ryōka Daishi. A key theme is the futility of looking for purpose beyond... *Precepts, Silence, Suffering, Bell, Delusion, Zendo, Obstacles, Dragons, Anger, Concentration...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 23 1971
Snails and the Illusion of Self Serial: KR-00274 The talk explores the transient nature of enlightenment and identity through the metaphor of a snail and its horns, challenged by conventional titles and distinctions such as "Sensei" and "Roshi". It emphasizes the futility of... Constancy, Birth-and-Death, Delusion, lecture, Emotions, Ceremony, Evil, American...	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 22 1971
Sangaku: Path to Inner Freedom Serial: KR-00057 The talk discusses the Buddhist concept of freedom from personal suffering through the practice of Sangaku, which comprises three types of learning: precepts, tranquility, and wisdom. It emphasizes understanding the reality of... *Evil, Precepts, Concentration, Mahayana, Breath, Happiness, Hate, Suffering, Consciousness...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 21 1971
Transcending Self through Zen Awakening Serial: KR-00272 The talk emphasizes the concept of understanding life and self through the Zen Buddhist perspective, focusing on the idea that what is often considered 'self' must be overcome and transcended. It describes a personal narrative of... *American, Commitment, Intention*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 20 1971
Embracing Life's Sacred Connection Serial: KR-00271 The talk explores the intrinsic connection between human beings and the essence of life, emphasizing that this connection persists regardless of one's understanding or circumstances. The discussion includes reflections on the... *Ordination*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 19 1971
Siddha: Embracing Life's Paradoxes Serial: KR-00270 The talk explores the philosophical implications of life’s challenges, specifically focusing on human suffering, pleasure, and the meaningful purpose of life as understood through Buddhist teachings. It addresses the paradox of... *Gratitude*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 18 1971
Finding Purpose Through Inner Truth Serial: KR-00312 The talk explores the concept of finding purpose in life through Buddhist teachings, particularly focusing on the idea of realizing one's true self and truth within oneself. It examines the Buddhist approach to life through the... *Karma, Enthusiasm, Hate, Bowing, Beginners, Happiness, lecture, American*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 17 1971
Unveiling Freedom through Renunciation Serial: KR-00056 The talk explores the profound concept of Buddha nature, emphasizing that emancipation from delusion is achievable through fully committing to Buddha's order, specifically through practicing "Shukke" (monastic renunciation). The... *Precepts, Sangha, Observe, Composure, Buddha Nature, Three Treasures, Suffering, Building,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 11 1971
Embracing Transience Through Zen Living Serial: KR-00055 The talk explores Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the concepts of transiency and conditioned origination as described in Dogen Zenji's "Shobo Genzo." It discusses how the reality of life, Buddha nature, and practices like Zazen should... *Buddha Nature, Birth-and-Death, Pain, Building, Instruction, Discrimination, Suffering,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 31 1971
Embodied Compassion Through Zen Precepts Serial: KR-00054 The talk discusses the ordination ceremony and the commitment to the Bodhisattva precepts. Participants vow to observe the three collective pure precepts and the ten great prohibitive precepts, drawing inspiration from Shakyamuni... *Precepts, Observe, Three Treasures, Evil, Dragons, Continuous Practice, Lay*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 28 1971
Epistemology of Emptiness Unveiled Serial: KR-00053 The main thesis of the talk explores the Buddhist approach to understanding and interacting with the world through an epistemological lens rather than a scientific or ontological one. This method emphasizes perceiving phenomena... *American, Hindrances, Interdependence, Culture*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 24 1971
Wherever You Are, We Have Zen Way Of Practice Serial: SR-00101 The talk explores the universal application of Zen practice beyond specific locations like Tassajara or city zendos, emphasizing that Zen practice encompasses every aspect of life, everywhere, not just in traditionally defined... Dogen, Shobogenzo, Genjokoan, Suffering, Pain, Don't Know Mind, Happiness, Freedom,...	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 21 1971 City Center
Why We Must Have Rules Serial: SR-00177 In this exploration of the tensions between structured practice and intrinsic nature within Zen Buddhism, the focus is drawn to how rules and regulations pertain to the actualization of buddha-nature. The discourse delves into... *First Principle, Big Mind, Family Practice, Bell, Breath, lecture, Sutra, Observe...*	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 17 1971 Tassajara
Wind Stops, But Still Flower Falls Serial: SR-00163 This audio has been improved, so more of the students' questions may be discernible. The talk delves into the Zen understanding of existence and non-existence using the metaphor of natural elements such as wind, flowers, and birds to illustrate the Zen concept of "there is" and "there is not.... Ummon, Faith, Freedom, reality, Dragons, Community, Emptiness, Wisdom, Building, American,...	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 15 1971 Tassajara
Finding the Absolute Within Zen Serial: KR-00046 This talk focuses on the exploration of the "True Self" and the concept of the Absolute, as seen in Buddhism through figures like Shakyamuni Buddha and Dogen, with parallels drawn to Christian understandings of God. The speaker... *Breath, Buddha Mind, Delusion, Addiction, Concentration, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 14 1971
Speciality and Equality. Serial: SR-00161 In this talk, the concept of "speciality" versus "equality" is explored within the context of constant change. The notion that speciality refers to the distinct purpose or reason for each entity's... First Principle, Freedom, Baizhang, Death, Bell, Building, reality	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 13 1971 Tassajara
Embracing the Ephemeral Now Serial: KR-00052 The talk delves into the nature of transiency, focusing on two key points: the element of 'uncontinuity' and the essence of transcendence. It explores how transiency is a universal truth shared by all beings, highlighted through... *Consciousness, Zendo, Building, Discrimination*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 13 1971

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