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Samādhi (Pali and Sanskrit: समाधि), in the Indian religions, is a state of meditative consciousness. In many such traditions, the cultivation of samādhi through various meditation methods is essential for the attainment of spiritual liberation (known variously as nirvana, moksha).
In Buddhism, it is the last of the eight elements of the Noble Eightfold Path. In the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In Jain meditation, samadhi is considered one of the last stages of the practice just prior to liberation.
In the oldest Buddhist sutras, on which several contemporary western Theravada teachers rely, it refers to the development of an investigative and luminous mind that is equanimous and mindful. In the yogic traditions and the Buddhist commentarial tradition, on which the Burmese Vipassana movement and the Thai Forest tradition rely, it is interpreted as a meditative absorption or trance attained by the practice of dhyāna.
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November 8, 1980, serial no. 00027BSerial: BZ-00027B Saturday Lecture Right Effort, Discrimination, Concentration, Gratitude, Dragons, Liberation, Greed... |
Nov 08 1980 Berkeley Zen Center |
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November 8,1980, Serial No. 01060 Study Period, Eight Aspects, Right Effort, Discrimination, Concentration, Samadhi,... |
Nov 08 1980 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Study Period and SesshinSerial: BZ-01511B Saturday Lecture Study Period, Eight Aspects, Right Effort, Eight Awarenesses, Discrimination,... |
Nov 08 1980 Berkeley Zen Center |
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The Large Sutra on Perfect WisdomSerial: SF-00007B Reading of Dr Edward Conze's translation - this is after 00007A and separate from it. Perfect Wisdom, Evil, Concentration, Karma, Anger |
Apr 25 1980 |
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The Nature of Mind, Serial 00069 Buddha Nature, Sutra, Non-duality, Concentration, Right Effort, Avalokiteshvara,... |
Feb 05 1980 |
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Embrace Reality Through Simple Breath Breath, Concentration |
Dec 21 1979 |
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Beyond Thought: Embrace Zen Intuition Pain, Intuition, Consciousness, Realization, Beginners, Subject-and-Object, Don'... |
Dec 17 1979 |
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Mountains of Mindful Unity Concentration, Emotions, Right Effort, Separation, Realization, Suffering, Oneness,... |
Dec 13 1979 |
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Unity Within the Present Moment Realization, Concentration, Buddha Nature, Right Effort, Building, Subject-and-Object... |
Dec 13 1979 |
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Zen Presence in Modern Life Time, Concentration, Zazen |
Apr 02 1979 |
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Few Desires, Eternal Peace Concentration, Consciousness, Evil |
Mar 02 1979 |
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Desireless Zen: Path to Peace Concentration, Evil, Consciousness |
Mar 02 1979 |
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Harmonious Being Through Zen Presence Hindrances, Posture, Balance, Teacher-and-Student, Realization, Samadhi, Oneness,... |
Feb 28 1979 |
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Hakuin Bodhidharma, Demons, Greed, Concentration, Passions, Bell, Lay, Hate |
Mar 23 1978 Tassajara |
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Zen Concentration for Harmonious Life Concentration, Buddhism, Practice |
Mar 08 1978 |
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Heart of Prayer: Echoes of DavidSerial: NC-00552 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Emptiness, Duality, Concentration |
Feb 1978 |
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Satori and the Eighth Consciousness Happiness, Realization, Buddha Nature, Transmission, Consciousness, Beginners,... |
Aug 1977 |
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Embracing Presence Through Active Inquiry Silence, Addiction, Concentration |
Aug 29 1976 |
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Finding Truth Within Zen Practice Concentration, Practice, Zazen |
Jun 12 1976 |
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Live With Right Intention Concentration, Intention, Consciousness |
Apr 05 1976 |
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Zen Effort and Mindful Presence Effort, Concentration, Mindfulness |
Dec 06 1975 |
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Consciousness and Unconditional Being Consciousness, Posture, Concentration |
Dec 01 1975 |
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Zen Awareness and Body Consciousness Consciousness, Posture, Concentration |
Dec 01 1975 |
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Embracing Limitations for Zen Insight Composure, Suffering, Concentration |
Oct 27 1975 |
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Embrace Limitations for Zen Insight Suffering, Composure, Concentration |
Oct 27 1975 |
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Zen Dynamism: Embracing Oneness and Liberation Realization, Birth-and-Death, Oneness, Meditation, Nirvana, Happiness, Separation,... |
Sep 02 1975 |
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Zenki: Living the Eternal Moment Birth-and-Death, Concentration, Realization, American, Happiness, Separation,... |
Sep 01 1975 |
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Interconnected Harmony in Zen Practice Bell, Subject-and-Object, Concentration, Interdependence, Buddha Nature, Suffering,... |
Aug 27 1975 |
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Seminar on PrajnaSerial: SF-00019 Prajna is beyond words and inexpressible; Joshu, Daishi and the broom; achieving the knowledge of not-knowledge. Duality, Mahayana, Lay, Cultivation, Concentration, Attachment, Vow, Freedom, Doubt... |
May 24 1975 |
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Thursday Night Lecture at Fireman's Fund AuditoriumSerial: SF-00127 Economics as if people matter. Fox, Politics, Concentration, Balance, Bell, Freedom, Doubt |
Sep 05 1974 2 Fireman's Fund Auditorium |
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Bridging Breath and Intention in Zen Consciousness, Zazen, Concentration |
Aug 1974 |
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Embodied Mindfulness in Zazen Practice Consciousness, Zazen, Concentration |
Aug 1974 |
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Pathway to Enlightenment Through MahamudraSerial: SF-00021 Speaking on Mahamudra and translating old Mahamudra texts. Realization, Concentration, Politics, Discrimination, Daily Life, Transmission,... |
Apr 23 1974 City Center |
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Embodied Enlightenment Through Posture Posture, Practice, Concentration |
Dec 01 1973 |
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Love and Buddhism's Transformative Power Practice, Love, Concentration |
Oct 25 1973 |
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Buddhism: Falling in Love with Reality Practice, Love, Concentration |
Oct 25 1973 |
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Zen Paramitas: Embracing All Actions Practice, Concentration, Paramitas |
Oct 24 1973 |
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Zen and the Five Perfections Practice, Concentration, Paramitas |
Oct 24 1973 |
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Boundless Bliss Through Samadhi Practice, Concentration, Evil |
Oct 22 1973 |
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Beyond Duality: Entering Samadhi Practice, Concentration, Evil |
Oct 22 1973 |
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Discussions Concentration, Work, Enlightenment |
May 17 1973 Tassajara |
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Universal Pathways in Christ's NameSerial: MS-00418 Commitment to the Spirit, Convergence of Religions (Part 2) Religion, Consciousness, Concentration |
1973 Mount Saviour Monastery |
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Zen Transparency: Living Enlightenment Concentration, Realization, Hate, Breath, Patience, Oneness, confusion, Emotions,... |
Oct 1972 |
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Gyoji: The Heartbeat of Zen Practice Bell, Ceremony, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Discrimination, Chanting, Oneness,... |
Feb 08 1972 |
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Wholehearted Presence in Everyday Life Concentration, Mahayana, Samadhi, Instruction, Beginners, Posture, Attachment... |
Oct 26 1971 |
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Balancing Presence: The Middle Path Right Speech, Right Effort, Silence, Mindfulness, Hate, Balance, Patience,... |
Oct 1971 |
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Awakening Here and Now Precepts, Silence, Suffering, Bell, Delusion, Obstacles, Dragons, Anger,... |
Sep 23 1971 |
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Sangaku: Path to Inner Freedom Evil, Precepts, Concentration, Mahayana, Breath, Happiness, Hate, Suffering,... |
Sep 21 1971 |
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Finding the Absolute Within Zen Breath, Buddha Mind, Delusion, Addiction, Concentration, Building |
Aug 14 1971 |
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Embracing Transiency in Zen Living Posture, Concentration, Attachment, Constancy, Birth-and-Death, Hate |
Aug 09 1971 |