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Title	Speaker	Date
Ngon Dro, Serial 00057 Serial: SP-00057 - *Passions, Current Events, Commitment, Bell, lecture, Duality, Intention, Hate, Building,...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 23 1980 New York City
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, Serial 00053 Serial: SP-00053 - *Precepts, Teacher-and-Student, Evil, Peace, Chanting, Hindrances, Non-duality, Building,...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 16 1980 Session 3
Ngon Dro: Vajrasattva, Serial 00055 Serial: SP-00055 - *Precepts, Mindfulness, Balance, Patience, Hindrances, Intention, Non-duality, Bell, Beginners...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 15 1980
Ngon Dro: Vajrasattva, copy, Serial 00056 Serial: SP-00056 - Japan, Intention, Passions, Evil, Precepts, Breath, Hindrances, Commitment, Non-duality...	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 15 1980
Ngon Dro, Serial 00049 Serial: SP-00049 - *Monks, Impermanence, Teacher-and-Student, Sangha, Delusion, lecture, Emotions, confusion,...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 Sides 1 and 2 New York City
Ngon Dro, Serial 00050 Serial: SP-00050 - *Impermanence, Teacher-and-Student, Right Effort, Birth-and-Death, Mahayana, Delusion, Emotions...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 Session 2, Tape 1 New York City
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, Serial 00051 Serial: SP-00051 - *Monks, Dana, Chanting, Peace, Bell, Enemies, Passions, Sangha, Evil*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 Session 2 New York City
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 00054 Serial: SP-00054 - *Monks, Impermanence, Birth-and-Death, Delusion, lecture, Emotions, confusion, Separation,...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 09 1980 New York City
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, Lecture 1: Refuge, Serial 00046 Serial: SP-00046 - *Monks, Japan, Lineage, Separation, Commitment, Intention, Hate, American, Nirvana, Sangha...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 02 1980 Session 1, Tape 1
Ngon Dro Nyam Len, Lecture 1, Serial 00047 Serial: SP-00047 - *Monks, Sangha, Lineage, Diversity, Separation, American, Nirvana, Evil*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 02 1980 Session 1, Tape 2
Ngon Dro Nyam Len: Lecture 1, Serial 00048 Serial: SP-00048 - *Six Realms, Don't Know Mind, Lineage, Posture, Enemies, American, Nirvana, Sangha, Monks...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Mar 02 1980 Session 1, Tape 3?
Lam Dre: Final Teaching, Serial 00067 Serial: SP-00067 - *Nirvana, Enthusiasm, Renunciation, Concentration, Cultivation, Demons, confusion, Manjushri,...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Feb 26 1980
Lam Dre: On Achieving the Goal, Serial 00068 Serial: SP-00068 - *Subject-and-Object, New Year, Delusion, Sutra, Passions, Concentration, Chanting, Separation,...*	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 - *Observe, Precepts, Daily Life, Concentration, Impermanence, confusion, Nirvana, Monks,...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Jan 29 1980
The Nature of Mind, Serial 00066 Serial: SP-00066 - *Non-duality, Concentration, Observe, lecture, Renunciation, Duality, Peace, Ceremony, Mahayana...*	Deshung Rinpoche	Jan 22 1980 New York City?
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
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
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
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
Unity in Zazen: Embrace Reality Serial: KR-00138 The talk delves into the understanding of zazen by focusing on Dogen's "Genjo Koan" and concepts in Zen such as practice and realization. It discusses the idea of the unity between the phenomenal world and truth, emphasizing... *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
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
Silent Currents of True Wisdom Serial: KR-00117 This talk explores the metaphor of life as a journey across a river in a boat, emphasizing the importance of peace and harmony over conflict. It discusses the practice of Zazen as a vehicle for liberation and wisdom, relating it... *Eight Awarenesses, Liberation, Delusion, Discrimination, realization*	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
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
Blooming in Mindful Presence Serial: KR-00130 The talk delves into the essence of Zen practice, drawing parallels between natural phenomena and spiritual activities like Zazen. It emphasizes the concept of "blooming" as an expression of engaging fully in the present moment,... *Mindfulness, Samadhi, Obstacles, Chanting, Enemies, Balance, Bell, Nirvana, Emotions, Delusion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 07 1979
Zen Blooming: Living with Pure Presence Serial: KR-00115 The talk discusses the concept of "blooming," a metaphor for genuine, uncontrived living, drawing parallels between Zen practice and natural human expression free of attachments and evaluations. It emphasizes the need for right... *Mindfulness, Obstacles, Samadhi, Enemies, Balance, Bell, Nirvana, Emotions, Evil,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 07 1979
Zen Beyond Cause and Effect Serial: KR-00114 The talk delves into the profound understanding of causality in Zen practice, emphasizing the perfection of cause and effect as a state beyond dualistic thinking. The focus is on the unity of "raku" (not falling into causality)... *Fox, Funeral, realization, Separation, causation, Building, Birth-and-Death, Consciousness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 06 1979
Perfect Causality: Unity in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00129 This talk explores the themes of causality and practice in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the concept of perfect causality and its manifestation through practice, as described in Dogen's teachings. The discussion centers on the... *Fox, Funeral, realization, Separation, Consciousness, Birth-and-Death, Rinzai, Offering,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 06 1979
Embracing Serenity Through Less Desire Serial: KR-00128 The talk concentrates on the Buddhist concept of "less desire," emphasizing that it isn't about eradicating desire but confining it to a minimum to attain fulfillment and understanding one's existence. Through teachings and... Silence, Building, Balance, Compassion, Suffering, Enemies, Culture, Breath, Religion...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Tranquility Through Effortless Detachment Serial: KR-00127 The talk explores the concept of "non-doing" as a dynamic state of silent activity, using the story of a monk seeking quietude to illustrate that tranquility is found through detachment rather than physical solitude. It...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Embrace Stillness Amidst Chaos Serial: KR-00113 The talk focuses on embracing serenity and tranquility amidst life's chaos, using the concept of "non-doing" or dynamic silence, which is a state of being that transcends external disturbances. It discusses overcoming attachment... *Attachment, Silence, Passions, Breath, Suffering, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Contentment in Simplicity: The Zen Path Serial: KR-00112 The talk focuses on the concept of "less desire" in Buddhism, which emphasizes minimizing desires rather than their total elimination, as expounded by Buddha and interpreted by Dogen Zenji. The discussion elaborates on how daily... *Silence, Compassion, Building, Balance, Culture, Breath, Religion, Suffering*...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Riding Beyond Desires to Freedom Serial: KR-00110 The talk explores the first of the Eight Awarenesses of Enlightened Persons as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha, focusing on the concept of having few desires. This involves not overly seeking objects related to the five desires (... *Eight Awarenesses, Suffering, Consciousness, Anger, Humility, Compassion, Pain, Patience,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 02 1979
Desireless Zen: Path to Peace Serial: KR-00124 The talk emphasizes the virtues of possessing few desires, which aligns with Buddhist teachings on achieving peace and equilibrium through simplicity and non-attachment. The concept of Zazen, or seated meditation, is highlighted... *Concentration, Evil, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 02 1979
Few Desires, Eternal Peace Serial: KR-00111 The talk explores the concept of having "few desires" as a way to cultivate merit and achieve a peaceful state of mind in Zen practice. It emphasizes sitting in Zazen as a means to avoid being swayed by transient thoughts and... *Concentration, Consciousness, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 02 1979
Desireless Equilibrium: Path to Enlightenment Serial: KR-00125 The talk delves into the first two awarenesses of the enlightened person according to Buddhist teachings: having few desires and finding satisfaction, using translations from "Shobo Genzo" by Dogen and "Enlightenment, Hazy Moon...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 02 1979
Kozai and the Dance of Duality Serial: KR-00126 The talk investigates the concept of kozai in Zen, emphasizing its dualistic aspects and its connection to fundamental Buddhist teachings. It explores the story between Hyakujo and a transformed fox, illustrating the relationship... *Fox, Breath, Bowing, Funeral, Conversation, Nirvana, Discrimination, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 01 1979
Harmony in Life's Koan Dualities Serial: KR-00121 The talk explains a koan from Zen Buddhism by emphasizing its understanding of truth and manifestation, as outlined in Dogen's "Genjo Koan," where koan conveys eternal truth manifesting in everyday life. The discussion centers... *Fox, Funeral, causation, Buddha Nature, Karma, Interdependence, Discrimination*...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 01 1979
Harmonious Being Through Zen Presence Serial: KR-00108 The talk delves into the Zen concepts of "shobo" and "dharma," emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance and a correct posture in meditation as essential for achieving a harmonious state of being. It stresses returning to... *Hindrances, Posture, Balance, Teacher-and-Student, realization, Samadhi, Oneness, Breath,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 28 1979
Awakening Through Harmonious Living Serial: KR-00109 The talk discusses the concept of understanding and practicing the "right dharma" by integrating oneself with objects, exemplified by becoming one with a bicycle. Emphasis is placed on practicing under the guidance of a teacher,... *Eight Awarenesses, Enemies, Transmission, Silence, Emotions*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 28 1979

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