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Soto Zen Talks
Sōtō Zen or the Sōtō school (曹洞宗, Sōtō-shū) is the largest of the three traditional sects of Zen in Japanese Buddhism (the others being Rinzai and Ōbaku). It is the Japanese line of the Chinese Cáodòng school, which was founded during the Tang dynasty by Dòngshān Liángjiè. It emphasizes Shikantaza, meditation with no objects, anchors, or content. The meditator strives to be aware of the stream of thoughts, allowing them to arise and pass away without interference.
The Japanese brand of the sect was imported in the 13th century by Dōgen Zenji, who studied Cáodòng Buddhism (Chinese: 曹洞宗; pinyin: Cáodòng Zōng) abroad in China. Dōgen is remembered today as the ancestor of Sōtō Zen in Japan along with Keizan Jōkin.
With about 14,000 temples, Sōtō is one of the largest Japanese Buddhist organizations. Sōtō Zen is now also popular in the West, and in 1996 priests of the Sōtō Zen tradition formed the Soto Zen Buddhist Association based in North America.
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Zen Leadership: Tradition and Transformation Transmission, Building, Dharma Transmission, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Bell, lecture,... |
Sep 10 1975 |
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Zen Power Struggles at Ehe-ji Transmission, Bell, Building, Soto Zen, Rinzai, difficulty, lecture, Bodhidharma... |
Sep 10 1975 |
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Silent Illumination and Zen's Path Transmission, Soto Zen, Discrimination, Buddha Nature, realization, Separation,... |
Sep 08 1975 |
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Zen Lineage: From Bodhidharma to Dogen Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Bodhidharma, New Year, Ceremony, Soto Zen,... |
Sep 1975 |
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Zen Ranks Through Gassan's Lens Soto Zen, Rinzai, Transmission, lecture, Zendo, Enemies, Greed, Vow |
Sep 1975 |
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Interconnected Zen: Purpose in Practice Shuso Ceremony, Practice Period, Gratitude, Soto Zen, Anger |
Nov 28 1973 |
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April 7th, 1973, Serial No. 00116 Soto Zen, Ceremony, Rinzai, Kinhin, Chanting |
Apr 07 1973 |
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April 7th, 1973, Serial No. 00117 Soto Zen, Samadhi, Ceremony, Dragons, Chanting |
Apr 07 1973 |
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April 4th, 1973, Serial No. 00112 Dragons, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Ordinary Mind, Baso |
Apr 04 1973 |
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April 4th, 1973, Serial No. 00330 Dragons, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Ordinary Mind, Baso |
Apr 04 1973 |
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Zen: The Road to Ordinary Mind Dragons, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Ordinary Mind, Tozan |
Apr 04 1973 |
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Pathways to Zen Mastery Sixth Patriarch, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Silence, Zendo |
Apr 01 1973 |
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Zen Preparation Through Deep Resolve Silence, Balance, Soto Zen, Kinhin, Breath |
Apr 01 1973 |
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Pathways to Zen Equanimity Sixth Patriarch, Silence, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Balance |
Apr 01 1973 |
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Embracing Desire in Zen Practice Nirvana, Soto Zen, Observe, heart, Pain |
Nov 28 1972 |
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Zen Practice: Letting Go Now Kinhin, Nirvana, Soto Zen, Observe, heart |
Nov 28 1972 |
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Embracing Mu for True Enlightenment Five Ranks, Community, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Money |
Nov 01 1972 |
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Zen Practice in Everyday Life Vow, Soto Zen, Samadhi, confusion, Rinzai |
Oct 26 1972 |
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Beyond Stepladder Zen Practice Period, Priest, Dokusan, Soto Zen, Tozan |
Oct 01 1972 |
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Facing the Absolute in Zen Tozan, First Principle, Soto Zen, War |
May 27 1972 |
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Timeless Essence of Zen Practice Conversation, Soto Zen, Religion, Constancy, Building, Funeral, Fox, Chanting, Bell... |
Apr 1972 |
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Sitting Beyond Thought: Embodying Truth Emotions, Buddha Mind, training, Buddha Nature, realization, Soto Zen, Mahayana,... |
Feb 25 1972 |
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Funeral Service for Suzuki RoshiSerial: SR-00171 This is a full recording of Suzuki Roshi's funeral, held nine days after his death. Ceremony, Funeral, Suzuki Roshi, Soto Zen, zen, Ceremony, Vow, Discrimination... |
Dec 12 1971 City Center |
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Zen Practice: Balancing Form and Emptiness Sesshin, Community, Buddha Nature, Precepts, Soto Zen |
Dec 07 1971 |
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Unconditioned Relationships in Zen Practice Buddha Nature, Zendo, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Demons |
Dec 06 1971 |
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Mastering Zazen in Modern Life Doubt, Soto Zen, Study, Rinzai, Culture |
Nov 14 1971 |
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Zen Directness in Everyday Life Compassion, Sangha, Soto Zen, Obstacles, Avalokiteshvara |
Nov 08 1971 |
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Breaking the Chains of Illusion Four Noble Truths, stubbornness, Suffering, Soto Zen, Instruction, Nirvana,... |
Oct 02 1971 |
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Embracing Suffering Through Zen Awareness stubbornness, Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Soto Zen, Instruction, Posture, Nirvana,... |
Oct 02 1971 |
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Embracing Flow: Zen's Middle Way Buddha Nature, Soto Zen, Diversity, Composure, American, Chanting, confusion,... |
Sep 28 1971 |
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Virtue of Mountain and RiverDogen, Shobogenzo, First Principle, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Faith, Breath, sitting, Pain,... |
Jul 24 1971 Tassajara |
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Sewing and Wearing the Buddhist Robes and How It Relates to Our PracticeSerial: 71-06-19 Saturday, June 19, 1971 San Francisco Zendo Dogen, Soto Zen, |
Jun 19 1971 City Center |
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Unwavering Practice: Path to Awakening Soto Zen, Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, Building, Zendo, Continuous Practice,... |
Nov 20 1970 |
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Zen Beyond Borders Priest, American, Rinzai, Soto Zen, training |
Nov 05 1969 |
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How should we establish our system of practice in San FranciscoSerial: SR-00019 Tuesday Evening, June 17, 1969 Just sit, and follow the teacher's instruction. Story of four kinds of horse. Humans go to the moon, but don't... Rinzai, Soto Zen, Dogen, Zazen, New Year, Concentration, Big Mind, Priest, Pain,... |
Jun 17 1969 Sokoji |
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Reviving Dogen's Dharma Transmission Dharma Transmission, Transmission, realization, Ceremony, difficulty, Mandala, Soto... |
Jun 10 1969 |
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The True DragonDogen, Baso, Dragons, Freedom, Soto Zen, Emptiness, Bodhidharma, Instruction, Zazen... |
Oct 12 1968 B Sokoji |
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The Ten Powers Of A BodhisattvaSerial: SF-05106 Sunday Morning, August 25, 1968 Bodhisattva, Dogen, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Emptiness, Five Ranks, Attachment, Posture,... |
Aug 25 1968 Sokoji |
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What is Soto and what is Rinzai?Serial: SF-05144A SR024 Tass July 26/68 Roshi Sectarianism copied; July 21 Chino Sensei; July 24 Chino Sensei - also many handwritten notes on the content Soto Zen, Rinzai, Buddha Nature, Bodhidharma, Evil, Bowing, Mahayana, Gratitude, Ego... |
Jul 26 1968 Tassajara |
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Esalen Institute: First of two lecturesSerial: SF-05870 This is the first of two talks given at Esalen. Dogen, Time, Four Noble Truths, Lotus Sutra, New Year, Continuous Practice, Emptiness... |
Jun 28 1968 Esalen |
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On Sokei-An, Harada-Roshi, Yasutani-RoshiSerial: SF-01139 Tape 5 copy 1 Priest, Soto Zen, Lay, Rinzai, training, Sanctuary, Transmission, Zendo, Continuous... |
Mar 1966 Kyoto |
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On Japanese Zen, Christians and Zen, Various RoshisSerial: SF-01130 Tape 6 copy 1 Dana, Lay, Priest, Zazen, Religion, Zendo, Mahayana, training, Soto Zen,... |
Mar 1966 Kyoto |
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On Sokatsu-Shaku, Goto-Roshi, Sokei-AnSerial: SF-01138 Tape 3 copy 1 Priest, Lay, training, Ceremony, Zendo, Freedom, Doubt, Soto Zen, Concentration,... |
Feb 25 1966 Kyoto |
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On Nanzenshi, Nanshin-KenSerial: SF-01136 Tape 1 copy 1 Priest, Zendo, Study Period, Silence, Soto Zen, Funeral, Chanting, Observe, Enemies... |
Feb 22 1966 Kyoto |
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On Nanzenshi, Nanshin-KenSerial: SF-01129 Tape 1 copy 2 - duplicate Priest, Zendo, Study Period, Silence, Zazen, Peace, Funeral, Soto Zen, Chanting... |
Feb 22 1966 Kyoto |
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YYYY.01.28-serial.00001 Dependent Origination, Daily Life, Soto Zen, Subject-and-Object, New Year, Rinzai,... |
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YYYY.02.02-serial.00011 Religion, Emotions, Passions, Culture, Buddha Nature, Soto Zen, training, confusion,... |
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YYYY.01.30-serial.00022 Buddha Nature, causation, Big Mind, Nirvana Sutra, Soto Zen, Don't Know Mind,... |
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YYYY.MM.DD-serial.00206 Intimacy, Four Noble Truths, Interview, Teacher-and-Student, Buddha Ancestors,... |
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Zen Bridges: Teaching, Tradition, and Psychology Big Mind, Soto Zen, American, Rinzai, Commitment |
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