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Buddha Ancestors Talks
A lineage in Buddhism is a line of transmission of the Buddhist teaching that is "theoretically traced back to the Buddha himself." The acknowledgement of the transmission can be oral, or certified in documents. Several branches of Buddhism, including Chan (including Zen and Seon) and Tibetan Buddhism maintain records of their historical teachers. These records serve as a validation for the living exponents of the tradition.
The historical authenticity of various Buddhist lineages has been subject to debate. Stephen Batchelor has claimed, speaking about specifically Japanese Zen lineage, "the historicity of this “lineage” simply does not withstand critical scrutiny." Erik Storlie has noted that transmission "is simply false on historical grounds." Edward Conze said "much of the traditions about the early history of Chan are the inventions of a later age."
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Letting Go Into Self-Fulfilling Zen Letting Go, Samadhi, Buddha Ancestors, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 05 2003 |
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Zen and the Eco-Consumer CodeSerial: SF-00156 Wednesday talk. Karma, Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Ceremony, Buddha Ancestors, Ego, Precepts,... |
Nov 19 2003 |
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Cultivating Compassionate Fearlessness in Zen Samsara, Nirvana, Desire, Buddha Ancestors |
Sep 18 2003 |
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August 22nd, 2003, Serial No. 00159 Realization, Faith, Oneness, Buddha Ancestors, Ordination |
Aug 22 2003 |
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May 18th, 2003, Serial No. 00111 Passions, Zazen Mind, Buddha Ancestors, Bodhisattva Way |
May 18 2003 |
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Dogen - Being Familiar With The Entire BodySerial: SF-00039 Sunday talk. Realization, Buddha Ancestors, Delusion, Precepts, Lotus Sutra, Oneness, confusion,... |
May 18 2003 |
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Moonlit Path to Zen Enlightenment Cultivation, Buddha Ancestors, Oneness |
May 03 2003 |
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Beyond Thoughts: Embracing Zen Awareness Zazen, Dragons, Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen |
Apr 12 2003 |
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Light in Buddhism: Silent Illumination of Zen Master HongzhiSerial: BZ-00544 Class 6 of 7 Buddha Ancestors, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Buddha Nature, Discrimination,... |
Mar 30 2003 6 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Sitting Without Seeking Buddha Wisdom Ceremony, Happiness, Balance, Buddha Ancestors, Zazen |
Mar 08 2003 |
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Harmony in Zen: Calming and Insight Breath, Japan, Cultivation, Passions, Buddha Ancestors |
Jan 09 2003 |
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Embrace Openness Through Zazen Practice Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature, Zazen, Manjushri, Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors,... |
Oct 19 2002 City Center |
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15 Sutras from the Old Way: Setting in Motion the Wheel of the Dharma: The Four Noble TruthsSerial: BZ-00454 Class 1 of 5 Four Noble Truths, Right Speech, Right Effort, Concentration, Peace, Mahayana, Birth-... |
Sep 12 2002 1 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Bodhisattva PreceptsSerial: RA-00442 This is a Sunday morning talk; a Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony is to take place in the evening.
Ceremony, Bodhisattva Precepts, Attachment, Buddha Ancestors |
Jul 14 2002 Green Gulch Farm |
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Lay OrdinationSerial: BZ-00149B Saturday Lecture Lay Ordination, Precepts, Ordination, Buddha Nature, Bodhisattva Way, Buddha... |
Jun 15 2002 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Sunday Lecture Two Truths, Four Noble Truths, Humility, Buddha Ancestors, New Year, Liberation,... |
Dec 30 2001 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dogen and Plum BlossomsSerial: BZ-00094A Saturday Lecture Dogen, Buddha Nature, Big Mind, Dragons, Priest-and-Lay, Buddha Ancestors,... |
Nov 03 2001 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Aspects of PracticeSerial: BZ-00476 Class 2 of 4 Teacher-and-Student, Lineage, Transmission, Buddha Ancestors, Bodhisattva Ceremony,... |
Oct 11 2001 2 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Living in VowSerial: BZ-00090 Lecture Vow, Buddha Ancestors, Priest, Patience, Forgiveness, Repentance, Enemies |
Sep 08 2001 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Mirrors Buddha Nature, Intuition, Culture, Don't Know Mind, Karma, Buddha's... |
Jun 09 2001 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Wednesday Lecture Practice Period, Instruction, Suzuki Roshi, Realization, Buddha Ancestors, Delusion,... |
Feb 28 2001 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen's Playful Path to Enlightenment Buddha, Time, Buddha Ancestors |
Dec 09 2000 |
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Sunday Lecture Mill Valley, Buddha Nature, Delusion, Buddha Ancestors, Teacher-and-Student, Birth-... |
Dec 03 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Tenzo Kyokun Class Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Don't Know Mind, Mindfulness, Realization, Mill... |
Nov 07 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Tenzo Kyokun Class Realization, Practice Period, Skandas, Buddha Ancestors, Beginners, Ceremony, Three... |
Oct 31 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sunday Lecture Big Mind, Six Realms, Ceremony, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Ancestors, Soto... |
Oct 29 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sunday Lecture Four Noble Truths, Right Effort, Greed, Attachment, Bodhidharma, Karma, Three... |
Sep 17 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sunday Lecture Monastic Practice, Zazen, Religion, Commitment, Big Mind, Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen... |
Aug 20 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dogen's Shingi, Head GardenerSerial: BZ-00060B Saturday Lecture Shingi, Lay Practice, Cultivation, Soto Zen, Teacher-and-Student, Lay, Daily Life,... |
Aug 05 2000 Berkeley Zen Center |
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ZazengiSerial: BZ-00055A Sesshin Day 1 Zazengi, Concentration, Posture, Samadhi, Emotions, Attachment, Buddha Ancestors,... |
Jun 14 2000 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Sesshin Lecture Skandas, Heart Sutra, Letting Go, Emptiness, Interdependence, Buddha Ancestors,... |
Apr 11 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Wednesday Lecture Buddha Ancestors, Death-and-Dying, Silence, New Year, Priest, Suzuki Roshi,... |
Apr 05 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Women Ancestors Chanting, Lineage, Buddha Ancestors, Diversity, Ordination, Precepts, Hate, Vow, War... |
Apr 01 2000 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Awakening Through Shared Zen Practice Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen, Samadhi |
Mar 25 2000 |
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Transformative Harmony in Zazen Practice Practice Period, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Buddha Ancestors, Impermanence, Bell... |
Mar 24 2000 |
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Works of Dogen ClassSerial: SF-03199 Tuesday Class Buddha Ancestors, Lotus Sutra, Balance, Emptiness, Liberation, Transmission,... |
Mar 14 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dogen’s Writings: Commentary on “Enlightenment Unfolds”Serial: BZ-00932 Class 4 of 4 Lotus Sutra, Dream World, Doubt, Buddha Ancestors, Emotions, Impermanence, Karma,... |
Mar 09 2000 4 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Works of Dogen ClassSerial: SF-03198 Tuesday Class Delusion, Balance, Letting Go, Doubt, Buddha Ancestors, Emptiness, Dream World, Fox,... |
Mar 07 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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One-day Sitting Lecture Realization, Buddha Ancestors, Demons, Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Bell, Suzuki... |
Feb 26 2000 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dogen’s Writings: Commentary on “Enlightenment Unfolds”Serial: BZ-00926 Class 1 of 4 Buddha Ancestors, Buddha Nature, Bodhidharma, Karma, Transmission, Teacher-and-... |
Feb 03 2000 1 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Continuous Practice Continuous Practice, Buddha Nature, Buddha Ancestors, Commitment, Gratitude, Dragons... |
Aug 28 1999 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Dogen's Zazengi (Pt. 1)Serial: BZ-00070A Saturday Lecture Zazengi, Birth-and-Death, Posture, Buddha Ancestors, Sixth Patriarch, Concentration,... |
Mar 27 1999 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Reminiscences of a Former Shuso Continuous Practice, Intimacy, Buddha Ancestors, Teacher-and-Student, Birth-and-Death... |
Dec 04 1998 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Dogen’s Continuous Practice Continuous Practice, Buddha Ancestors, Demons, Mindfulness, Concentration, Offering,... |
Nov 30 1998 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Correct Attitudes For Practice PeriodSerial: BZ-00441B Saturday Lecture Practice Period, Mindfulness, Daily Life, Practice Period, Composure, Posture,... |
Oct 25 1998 Berkeley Zen Center |
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One Continuous Life Buddha Ancestors, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Lay Ordination, Priest,... |
Oct 10 1998 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Zaikke Tokudo (Jukai)Serial: BZ-00351A Saturday Lecture Zaike Tokudo, Jukai, Ordination, Precepts, Lay Ordination, Lineage, Karma, Buddha... |
Jun 20 1998 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Intimacy Intimacy, Buddha Ancestors, Peace, Separation, Culture, Anger, Patience, Interview... |
Nov 08 1997 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Majjhima Nikaya ClassSerial: SF-03224 Middle-length Discourses Buddha Ancestors, Manjushri, Letting Go, Perfect Wisdom, Teacher-and-Student,... |
Sep 09 1997 Green Gulch Farm |
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Continuous Practice Continuous Practice, Harmonizing, Patience, Right Speech, Right Effort, Buddha... |
Aug 16 1997 Berkeley Zen Center |