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Enlightenment Talks
The English term enlightenment is the Western translation of various Buddhist terms, most notably bodhi and vimutti. The abstract noun bodhi (; Sanskrit: बोधि; Pali: bodhi) means the knowledge or wisdom, or awakened intellect, of a Buddha. The verbal root budh- means "to awaken", and its literal meaning is closer to awakening. Although the term buddhi is also used in other Indian philosophies and traditions, its most common usage is in the context of Buddhism. Vimutti is the freedom from or release of the fetters and hindrances.
The term enlightenment was popularised in the Western world through the 19th-century translations of British philologist Max Müller. It has the Western connotation of general insight into transcendental truth or reality. The term is also being used to translate several other Buddhist terms and concepts, which are used to denote (initial) insight (prajna (Sanskrit), wu (Chinese), kensho and satori (Japanese)); knowledge (vidya); the "blowing out" (nirvana) of disturbing emotions and desires; and the attainment of supreme Buddhahood (samyak sam bodhi), as exemplified by Gautama Buddha.
What exactly constituted the Buddha's awakening is unknown. It may have involved the knowledge that liberation was attained by the combination of mindfulness and dhyāna, applied to the understanding of the arising and ceasing of craving. The relation between dhyana and insight is a core problem in the study of Buddhism, and is one of the fundamentals of Buddhist practice.
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Reimagining Humility: A Modern LensSerial: NC-00130 Rule of Benedict Novice Class # 1 - 1990s OSB Cam, Ego, Enlightenment, Realization, Renunciation |
Jun 05 1996 |
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Awakening Through Present Awareness Practice, Enlightenment, Time |
Mar 25 1996 |
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Embracing Delusion for Spiritual Growth Delusion, Enlightenment, Karma |
Mar 18 1996 |
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Cultivating Inner Generosity through Art Obstacles, Mill Valley, Funeral, Freedom, Hindrances, Enlightenment, Offering,... |
Dec 17 1995 |
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Enlightenment to Faith in PracticeSerial: BZ-00821A Saturday Lecture Enlightenment, Faith, Practice, Buddha Nature, Ego, Intuition, Lotus Sutra, Offering... |
Sep 30 1995 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Unifying Wisdom Across Spiritual TraditionsSerial: NC-00284 New Testament Class OSB Cam, Oneness, Duality, Enlightenment, Breath |
Sep 13 1995 |
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Mark's Gospel: Wilderness and TransformationSerial: NC-00283 New Testament Class OSB Cam, Realization, Oneness, Enlightenment, Intention |
Sep 05 1995 |
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Everyday Actions, Hidden Enlightenment Enlightenment, Time, Suffering |
Jun 18 1995 |
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Beyond Enlightenment: Evolving Zen ConsciousnessSerial: RB-00934B Sesshin Practice, Consciousness, Enlightenment |
Apr 03 1995 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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The Idea of a Taoist Sage and Gospel Parallels / Taoist Metaphysical Vision and the Christian Concept of GodSerial: NC-00011 Session 1 & 2 of "Trinity and Tao: Christian and Taoist Spirituality" Talk 1: The Idea of a Taoist Sage and Gospel Parallels Talk 2: Taoist... OSB Cam, First Principle, Enlightenment, Darkness-and-Light, Breath, Emptiness... |
1995 1 of 2 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Taoist Meditation Practice and the Hesychast Tradition / "Stillness-Contemplation": Lao Tzu, Evagrius, EckhartSerial: NC-00012 Session 3 & 4 of "Trinity and Tao: Christian and Taoist Spirituality" Talk 3: Taoist Meditation Practice and the Hesychast Tradition Talk 4: "... OSB Cam, Emptiness, Observe, Posture, Buddhism, Enlightenment |
1995 2 of 2 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Essential Features of the Holy Spirit / Birth of "Pneuma" in HumansSerial: NC-00019 Session 1 & 2 of "New Life in the Holy Spirit" Talk 1: Essential Features of the Holy Spirit: Breath, Light, Responsive Love Talk 2: irth of... OSB Cam, Breath, Enlightenment, Japan, Renewal |
1995 1 of 2 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Awakening Self in the New TestamentSerial: NC-00048 Part of "The Awakening Self: The New Testament and the Poets" retreat. Archival Photo OSB Cam, Poetry, Realization, War, Letting Go, Enlightenment, Buddhism |
1995 2 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Awakening Self in the English Romantic PoetsSerial: NC-00049 Part of "The Awakening Self: The New Testament and the Poets" retreat. Archival Photo OSB Cam, Poetry, Mandala, Enlightenment, Emotions, Ego |
1995 3 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Everyday Enlightenment in Ordinary MomentsSerial: RB-00918A Sesshin Time, Enlightenment, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 05 1994 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Lotus Cycle of Compassion Enlightenment Love, Enlightenment, Hate |
Oct 19 1994 |
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Vasubandhu Class Study, Work, Enlightenment |
Oct 14 1994 Class 1 Tassajara |
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Embarking on Enlightenment's Continuous Path Enlightenment, Faith, Tassajara |
Oct 11 1994 Tassajara |
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Compassion Unlocks Enlightenment's Path Enlightenment, Faith, Letting Go |
Sep 25 1994 |
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Dreams, Reality, and Zen Clarity Delusion, Evil, Enlightenment |
Jul 19 1994 |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00884 Contemplative Prayer Class OSB Cam, Darkness-and-Light, Oneness, Realization, Eka, Enlightenment |
Jun 27 1994 6 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Zen Paths to Consciousness Transformation Consciousness, Time, Enlightenment |
Jun 09 1994 |
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Dragons and Enlightenment in Zen Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness, Enlightenment |
Apr 25 1994 |
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Embracing Imperfection Through Mercy Manjushri, Bodhisattva, Enlightenment |
Apr 23 1994 |
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Monastic HistorySerial: NC-00322 Monastic History Class, Congregations OSB Cam, Bell, Enlightenment, Money, Vow |
Apr 20 1994 33 of 34 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Upright Sitting, Enlightenment's Gateway Enlightenment, Time, Buddha |
Jan 10 1994 |
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Contemplation and Inner ExperienceSerial: NC-00835 Class on contemplative prayer using Thomas Merton's The Inner Experience. Class VI Contemplative Prayer Set 2 of 2 OSB Cam, Oneness, Darkness-and-Light, Realization, Eka, Enlightenment |
1994 6 of 10 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Moments of Enlightenment in RoutineSerial: RB-00864A Sesshin Consciousness, Daily Life, Enlightenment |
Dec 1993 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Awakening Together in Zen PracticeSerial: RB-00865 Sesshin Practice, Enlightenment, Buddha |
Dec 1993 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Embrace the Mud: Awakened Sitting Delusion, Karma, Enlightenment |
May 27 1993 |
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Beyond Words: Master Shichen's Zen Journey Meditation, Enlightenment, Zazen |
Mar 31 1993 |
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Flowing Through Zen's Koan WisdomSerial: RB-01625B Talk_Koan_76 Enlightenment, Koan, Practice |
Jan 28 1993 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Spiritual Teaching of the Brief Rule of Saint RomualdSerial: NC-00038 Part of "Spiritual Teaching of the Brief Rule of Saint Romuald" Talk #1 is missing. Archival Photo OSB Cam, Letting Go, Chanting, Emotions, Posture, Enlightenment |
1993 3 of 4 (#1 missing) New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Participation and Poetry in the New TestamentSerial: NC-00061 Part of "Spirituality in a Secular World: Poetry and Wisdom" 3. Participation and Poetry in the New Testament Archival Photo OSB Cam, Enlightenment, Forgiveness, Conversation, Koan |
1993 3 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Zen Beyond Boundaries Enlightenment, Effort, Mindfulness |
Dec 13 1992 |
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Enthusiasm: Fuel for Enlightenment Enlightenment, Patience, Concentration |
Nov 25 1992 |
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Zen Living: Embrace the Unattained Ceremony, Zendo, Enlightenment |
Oct 31 1992 |
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Shen Shu and Daikan Eno: Enlightenment PoemsSerial: BZ-00678B Relative and Ultimate Reality; Sudden and Gradual Enlight., Saturday Lecture Daikan Eno, Enlightenment, Sixth Patriarch, Four Noble Truths, Daily Life, Priest,... |
Mar 28 1992 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Light in the DarknessSerial: NC-00067 Part of "The Spirituality of John's Gospel" retreat. Archival Photo OSB Cam, Enlightenment, Mandala, Precepts |
1992 1 of 4 |
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Introduction to Holy Scripture: The Exodus of the People of GodOSB Cam, Intention, Cultivation, Diversity, Oneness, Enlightenment |
1992 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Awakening Compassion: The Path Within Vow, Enlightenment, Priest |
Aug 25 1991 |
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Pathways to Ultimate Enlightenment Enlightenment, Breath, Love |
Aug 24 1991 |
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Surrendering to Compassionate Enlightenment Sixth Patriarch, Delusion, Enlightenment |
Aug 22 1991 |
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Theology and Lectio DivinaSerial: NC-00485 Theology and Lectio, Conference #4, (Conference #2 not recorded) OSB Cam, confusion, Enlightenment, Happiness, Intuition |
Jun 28 1991 4 of 6 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Zen's Path: Ruthless Compassion Unveiled Time, Enlightenment, Rinzai |
May 06 1991 |
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GenjokoanSerial: BZ-00698B Enlightenment, Rohatsu Day 7 Enlightenment, Religion, Peace, Buddha Nature, Attachment, Diversity, Hindrances, Lay... |
Dec 08 1990 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Transcending Self: The Zen Journey Doubt, Enlightenment, Faith |
Nov 12 1990 |
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Zen's Unseen Barriers to Awakening Practice, Enlightenment, Time |
Nov 05 1990 |
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Koans Connect: Unveiling Zen Interconnections Enlightenment, Buddha, Study |
Oct 22 1990 |
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Generosity as the Path to Enlightenment New Year, Enlightenment, Light-and-Darkness, Buddha Ancestors, Intimacy, Gratitude,... |
Dec 24 1989 |