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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Harmony: Beyond Rituals Serial: KR-00308 The talk examines the relationship and teachings between Dogen Zenji and his master, Nyojo Zenji, emphasizing the concept of "kanno doko" or responsive intercommunication, which transcends traditional religious connections. It... Ceremony, Chanting, Buddha Nature, Posture, Lay, Bowing, Oneness, Culture, Emotions...	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 13 1970
When Someone Receives Transmission Serial: 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... *Transmission, Priest, Buddha Nature, Culture, Forms, American, Death, Truth*	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 25 1970 City Center
Lay Ordination Ceremony Serial: 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	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 23 1970 City Center
Embracing the Absolute Self Serial: KR-00304 The talk emphasizes the core Zen practice of becoming oneself, highlighting the challenge of understanding the self as it is, beyond concepts of misery or beauty. This is articulated through the concept of the "Absolute," where... *Discrimination, Religion, Patience, Enthusiasm, Chanting, difficulty, Suffering, American...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 18 1970
Restore the Buddhist Teaching in its Original Way Serial: SF-06121A Sunday Evening, August 16, 1970San FranciscoLecture A [The first part of the lecture was not recorded.] - Sesshin, Faith	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 16 1970 A City Center
To Be Honest And Sincere In Its True Sense It Is Necessary to Push Yourself Into Some Very Strong Hard Rule Serial: 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 embracing strict practice to realize one's true nature, drawing on Zen teachings to emphasize adjusting to nature rather than conquering it. The practice of Zen, including rituals like oryoki... *Faith, Hate, Doubt*	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 16 1970 B City Center
Zen Alchemy: Embracing Practice's Magic Serial: KR-00300 The talk explores the concept of existence and practice within Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of perceiving life beyond mere results, akin to "magic," where true understanding emerges from ongoing practice and attentiveness... *training, Monastic Practice, Building, Chanting, Oneness, Silence, Discrimination, Suffering,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 16 1970
Priest Ordination Ceremony: Paul Discoe and Reb Anderson Serial: 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...	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 09 1970 City Center
Our Practice is Expression of Our True Buddha-mind Serial: 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,...	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 04 1970 City Center
Zazen Practice and Listen to the Right Teacher Serial: 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,...	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 03 1970 City Center
Walk like an Elephant and Sitting like a Frog Serial: 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...*	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 02 1970 City Center
Observation of Precepts and Practice of Zazen is Same Thing Serial: 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...	Suzuki Roshi	Aug 01 1970 City Center
Universal Buddha Nature in All Beings Serial: KR-00306 This talk delves into the concept of Buddha nature, emphasizing that all sentient beings, including plants, possess the mind or Buddha nature. Key discussions focus on the principle of "mind-only" derived from Dogen Zenji's "... *Emotions, Mindfulness, Observe, Anger, Buddha Nature, Patience, lecture, Obstacles, Hindrances...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 01 1970
Open Your Intuition Serial: 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	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 31 1970 City Center
Embracing Formless Zen Insight Serial: KR-00170 The talk discusses the conception of form and its relationship with space, emphasizing the profound meaning of formlessness in Zen practice. It explains that form, in its essence, is not a static entity but is dynamically related... *Repentance, Building, Liberation, Balance, American, Oneness, Obstacles, Chanting, Ceremony...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 30 1970
Harmonizing Mind Through Natural Presence Serial: KR-00299 The talk focuses on the concept of "control" in the practice of Zazen, specifically through body, breath, and mind, emphasizing the importance of alignment with the natural state rather than exerting force or control. The... *Bell, Breath, Buddha Nature, Posture, lecture, American, Instruction, Building*...	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 30 1970
How To Understand Rituals And Precepts Serial: 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, Precepts, Gratitude, Priest, Ceremony, American, Silence, Intention, Evil, training...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 26 1970 City Center
Mudra Practice and How to Accept Instructions from Various Teachers Serial: 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, as... Tatsugami, Yoshida, Beginners, Posture, Instruction, difficulty	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 26 1970 City Center
Crafting Tradition: Personalizing Buddhist Practice Serial: KR-00171 The talk explores the significance of creating Buddhist law and tradition through personal practice and understanding, with a focus on the teachings of Dogen Zenji. The discussion emphasizes the importance of internalizing and... Religion, Ordination, Chanting, Balance, Beginners, Lay, Community, realization, Pain...	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 25 1970
Japanese Way, American Way, Buddhist Way Serial: 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. This... *Dogen, American, Freedom, Culture, Doubt, Interview, Demons, training, Building, Pain...*	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 19 1970 City Center
Ekō Lecture 6 Serial: 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,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 15 1970 Tassajara
Rooted Minds: Zen's Path to Unity Serial: KR-00197 The talk focuses on understanding the concept of "Shinchi" or "mental ground" within the context of Buddhist practice. It emphasizes the idea that the mind is fundamentally interconnected with the earth and everything that... *Observe, Sangha, causation, Bowing, Obstacles, Hindrances, Ceremony, Religion, Meditation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 14 1970
Embrace Presence Through Zen Practice Serial: KR-00198 The talk explores the principle of living life moment by moment, reflecting on the concept of "new life" based on transiency and causation, using Zen Buddhism as the framework. It emphasizes the necessity of embodying one's own... *Obstacles, Buddha Nature, Hate, Hindrances, causation, Enemies, Observe, confusion, difficulty...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 14 1970
Ekō Lecture 5 Serial: 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,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 13 1970 Tassajara
Supported from Within Serial: 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,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 12 1970 Tassajara
Ekō Lecture 3 Serial: 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,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 11 1970 Tassajara
Ekō Lecture 2 Serial: 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 delves into the nuances of the second morning dedication (eko) chanted at Zen temples, emphasizing the importance of integrating Mahayana and Hinayana practices despite historical distinctions. The discussion covers the... Eko, Chanting, Chanting, Anger, Buddha Nature, Mahayana, heart, Karma, Meditation, Doubt,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 10 1970 Tassajara
Ekō Lecture 1 Serial: 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,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 08 1970 Tassajara
Navigating Mind Realms Through Zazen Serial: KR-00237 This talk explores the concept of the "five destinations" – health, hungry ghost, animal, human, and heavenly beings – describing their unique dispositions and states of mind, and how one’s mental state navigates these realms,... *Observe*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 07 1970
Mind's Path to Liberation Serial: KR-00236 The talk explores the "Merit Virtue of Buddhist Law" as described by Dogen Zenji in the "Shobo Genzo," focusing on the chapter "Kesa Kudoku no Maki." It highlights the Shinchi Kangyo Sutra's teaching on the mind's symbolic... *Attachment, Buddha Nature, Observe, Liberation, Sanctuary, Building, Precepts, Emotions,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 07 1970
Integrating Buddha Nature Through Practice Serial: KR-00307 The talk emphasizes the importance of integrating and embodying the Buddha nature inherent in all sentient beings through consistent practice. It discusses understanding and overcoming three hindrances—mental obstacles preventing... *Obstacles, Hindrances, Buddha Nature, Consciousness, Ego, Delusion, Religion, Mindfulness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 06 1970
Do Not Pass Your Days and Nights in Vain Serial: 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, sitting, zen, reality,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 06 1970 Tassajara
Swimming Freely in Compassion's Vastness Serial: KR-00196 The talk emphasizes the concept of non-duality and understanding one's own nature as exemplified in Zen teachings, particularly through the critique of the story involving Joshu's action with a cat. Dogen's stance is cited,... *Discrimination, Compassion, Meditation, Pain, Delusion*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 05 1970
We Should Not Stick to Words or Rules Too Much Serial: 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, lecture,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 04 1970 Tassajara
City Practice Comments Serial: 70-00-00 -	Suzuki Roshi	Jul 1970
Pathways to Zen Enlightenment Serial: KR-00235 The talk discusses the philosophy and teachings of Tōzan Zen master and Dōgen Zenji, focusing on the evasive nature of self and the mind, and the importance of practice in Buddhist life. It elaborates on a monk's journey towards... *Meditation, Chanting, Ceremony, lecture*	Katagiri Roshi	Jun 29 1970
A Short Talk During Zazen Serial: 70-06-28 - Branching Streams, Dogen,	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 28 1970 Tassajara
Suffering Is A Valuable Thing Serial: 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...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 27 1970 Tassajara
The Willow Tree Cannot Be Broken Serial: 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, reality, War, Interdependence, Observe, Oneness,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 25 1970 Tassajara
Within Light There Is Utter Darkness Serial: 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, sitting, Duality, Transmission,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 20 1970 Tassajara
Without Any Idea of Attainment Serial: 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, reality, Oneness, Monks, Observe,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 17 1970 Tassajara
Embracing Liberation Through Zen Robes Serial: KR-00234 The talk discusses the significance of the Okesa, or Buddhist robe, in Zen practice, as explained by Dogen Zenji in the Shobo Genzo, specifically in the chapter "Kesa Kudoku no Maki" (Volume of the Merit of Kesa). It emphasizes... *Mahayana, Happiness, Buddha Nature, Discrimination, Culture, Anger, Building*...	Katagiri Roshi	Jun 16 1970
The Boat Is Always Moving Serial: 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...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 13 1970 Tassajara
Today We May Be Very Happy Serial: 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,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 10 1970 Tassajara
Way of Zazen Serial: SF-00017 Lecture given in Japanese with translation The talk explores the intricate practice of Zazen, emphasizing the disciplined physical postures and breathing techniques that are integral to achieving a meditative state. The lecturer describes the process in detailed, step-by-... *Evil, training, Faith*	Yoshida Roshi	Jun 07 1970 City Center
We Are Just a Tiny Speck of Big Being Serial: 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, lecture, Freedom, difficulty, Forms, Evil, Duality, Karma,...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 06 1970 Tassajara
Embracing Natural Balance in Zen Serial: KR-00232 The talk explores the concept of control, particularly contrasting Western and Eastern interpretations, specifically within Zen practice. Emphasis is placed on the process of Zazen, or Zen meditation, not as a means of forcing... *Dragons, Concentration, Breath, Enemies, Posture, Hate, lecture, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Jun 06 1970
The Blue Jay Will Come Right into Your Heart Serial: 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, lecture, Building, Truth, sitting...*	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 03 1970 Tassajara
Shunryu Suzuki talking from Zen in America (video) Serial: 70-06-00-V [Audio from final cut used in film in italics] (Second paragraph only - SDH) -	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 1970 Tassajara
Buddha Is Always Here Serial: 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...	Suzuki Roshi	Jun 01 1970 Tassajara

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