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Suzuki Roshi Talks
Shunryu Suzuki (鈴木 俊隆 Suzuki Shunryū, dharma name Shōgaku Shunryū 祥岳俊隆, often called Suzuki Roshi; May 18, 1904 – December 4, 1971) was a Sōtō Zen monk and teacher who helped popularize Zen Buddhism in the United States, and is renowned for founding the first Zen Buddhist monastery outside Asia (Tassajara Zen Mountain Center). Suzuki founded San Francisco Zen Center which, along with its affiliate temples, comprises one of the most influential Zen organizations in the United States. A book of his teachings, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, is one of the most popular books on Zen and Buddhism in the West.
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Imperfect Paths to Spiritual Simplicity Gratitude, Religion, Doubt, Balance, Suzuki Roshi, Nirvana, Enemies, Attachment, Evil... |
Jul 11 1987 |
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Non-Seeking: The Path to Suchness Greed, Monastic Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Four Noble Truths |
Jan 31 1987 |
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Suchness in Practice: Zen's Living Thread Three Treasures, Bodhidharma, Breath, Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara |
Jan 22 1987 |
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Painting Life's Portrait Through Meditation Meditation, Suzuki Roshi, Emotions |
May 24 1984 |
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Practice LifeSerial: SF-00102 Talk given at Berkeley per introduction. Buddha Nature, Suzuki Roshi, Posture, Priest, Anger, Daily Life, Teacher-and-Student... |
Aug 07 1983 |
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The Heart of Practice Prajna as Compassionate WisdomSerial: BZ-00030B Remembering our deepest intention; noble friendship is the entirety of spiritual life; connection between Berkeley ZC and San Francisco ZC. Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time |
Jun 11 1983 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Ordination and the Bodhisattva WaySerial: BZ-00045B Saturday Lecture Suzuki Roshi, Lay Ordination, Ordination |
Nov 13 1982 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Zen, Love, and Practice Love, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature |
Mar 30 1978 |
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Zen Intention: Individuality in Sangha Intention, Suzuki Roshi, Practice |
Feb 17 1978 |
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Zen and the Art of Communication Time, Japan, Suzuki Roshi |
Sep 11 1977 |
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Mindful Precision in Zen Practice Suffering, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Apr 06 1976 |
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Transforming Suffering Through Zen Practice Suffering, Suzuki Roshi, Practice |
Apr 06 1976 |
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Tea and the Zen Way Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Work |
Feb 17 1976 |
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Embodied Zen Through Sincere Practice Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Sep 01 1975 |
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Rediscovering Zen's True Essence Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Sep 01 1975 |
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Embracing Zen's Multidimensional Presence Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen |
Aug 31 1975 |
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Zen Practice: Relaxation Through Presence Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Suffering |
Aug 31 1975 |
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Silent Wisdom in Zen Practice Practice, Compassion, Suzuki Roshi |
Apr 06 1975 |
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Respectful Conduct in Zen Practice Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Nov 01 1974 |
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Embodied Path to Enlightenment Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, Ceremony |
Oct 21 1974 |
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Pathway to Enlightenment Through MahamudraSerial: SF-00021 Speaking on Mahamudra and translating old Mahamudra texts. Concentration, Realization, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Discrimination, Transmission,... |
Apr 23 1974 City Center |
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Zen Unity: Beyond Duality's Veil Suzuki Roshi, Japan, Emptiness |
Apr 21 1974 |
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Zen Precepts for True Perception Precepts, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi |
Apr 03 1974 |
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Zen Beyond Duality Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Japan |
Apr 02 1974 |
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Lost to Find True Zen Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Mar 31 1974 |
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Zen's Path to Self-Discovery Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Work |
Feb 22 1974 |
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Embrace Non-Dualism Through Zazen Buddhism, Suzuki Roshi, Practice |
Feb 09 1974 |
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Zen and Non-Dualistic Reality Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism, Practice |
Feb 09 1974 |
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Embodying Compassion in Zen Practice Dogen, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Feb 04 1974 |
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Understanding Existence to Alleviate Suffering Practice, Buddhism, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 13 1973 |
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Falling Leaves of Emptiness Buddhism, Suzuki Roshi, Practice |
Dec 12 1973 |
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Hubris and the Zen Lineage Fox, Suzuki Roshi, Time |
Nov 16 1973 |
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Zen Living: Embracing Every Moment Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Oct 23 1973 |
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Pathways Beyond Invention and Suffering Buddha, Suffering, Suzuki Roshi |
Sep 01 1973 |
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Living Buddha Mind in Action Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha |
Aug 09 1973 |
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Beyond Belief: Unveiling Hidden TruthsSerial: SF-00124 Differences between exoteric and esoteric religious traditions. Religion, Evil, Suzuki Roshi, Subject-and-Object, Intuition, Nirvana, Separation,... |
Jul 18 1973 1 |
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Effortless Engagement with Reality Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
May 13 1973 |
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Zen Awareness Beyond Ego Practice, Wisdom, Suzuki Roshi |
Apr 15 1973 |
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Mindfulness Through Zen Stillness Practice, Wisdom, Suzuki Roshi |
Apr 15 1973 |
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Enlightenment: Essence Beyond Practice Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice |
Apr 07 1973 |
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Direct Realization in Zen Essence Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice |
Apr 07 1973 |
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Awakening Through Bodhicitta Practice Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Vow |
Feb 22 1973 |
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Collective Journey to Zen Clarity Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen |
Feb 18 1973 |
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Embracing Reality Through Zen Simplicity Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Tozan |
Feb 03 1973 |
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Sustaining Zen Teachings Together Suzuki Roshi, Tozan, Buddha |
Dec 23 1972 |
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Renewing Wisdom Through Zen Memorials Suzuki Roshi, Tozan, Buddha |
Dec 23 1972 |
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Zen in Everyday Moments Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 18 1972 |
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Eternal Circles of Life Illuminated Suzuki Roshi, Effort |
Dec 10 1972 |
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Embracing Patience in Zen Practice Time, Suzuki Roshi, Bell |
Dec 03 1972 |
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Embracing Desire in Zen Practice Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Nov 28 1972 |