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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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Effortless Engagement with Reality Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
May 13 1973 |
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Mindfulness Through Zen Stillness Practice, Wisdom, Suzuki Roshi |
Apr 15 1973 |
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Zen Awareness Beyond Ego 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 |
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Living Zen: Essence and Practice Practice, Buddhism, Suzuki Roshi |
Oct 14 1972 |
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Discovering Zen in Daily Life Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Oct 08 1972 |
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Embrace Discomfort as Your Teacher Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Buddhism |
Sep 16 1972 |
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Seed of Enlightenment Revealed Practice, Enlightenment, Suzuki Roshi |
Jul 08 1972 |
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Zen's Cross-Cultural Wisdom Journey Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism |
Jul 06 1972 |
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Beyond Seclusion: Embracing Zen Stillness Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Jun 10 1972 |
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Zen in Each Moment Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Culture |
Jun 06 1972 |
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Embracing the Absolute with Zen Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
May 26 1972 |
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Embracing Ignorance: The Zen Response Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism |
May 20 1972 |
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Zen Gardens as Living Memorials Suzuki Roshi, Japan, Time |
May 10 1972 |
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Embracing Enlightenment in Everyday Life Practice, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi |
Feb 12 1972 |
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Living Zen Beyond Cultural Boundaries Suzuki Roshi, Culture, Buddhism |
Jan 22 1972 |
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Zen Unfolded: East Meets West Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism, Japan |
Jan 18 1972 |
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Zen Independence and Integration Buddhism, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Jan 15 1972 |
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Noticing Emptiness in Zen Practice Zazen, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Jan 08 1972 |
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OLD - Funeral Service for Suzuki RoshiCeremony, Funeral, Suzuki Roshi, Community, Culture, Ceremony, Funeral, Emotions,... |
Dec 12 1971 1/2 City Center |
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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, Ceremony, Vow, Discrimination |
Dec 12 1971 City Center |
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Zen Practice: Balancing Form and Emptiness Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time |
Dec 07 1971 |
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Zen Mindfulness in Everyday Life Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism |
Dec 04 1971 |
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Lecture To Prof. Lewis R. Lancaster's Visiting ClassSerial: SR-00259 Practice and enlightnment as forgetting and letting go of everything. Even if we don't know what real practice is, continuing and allowing it to reveal itself. Answering... Buddha, Emptiness, Zazen, Don't Know Mind, Emptiness, Building, Suzuki Roshi,... |
Mar 01 1970 Tassajara |
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On Zen Center History, Personal History, and Nona RansomSerial: SF-05610 Interview of Suzuki Roshi by Peter Schneider Interview, Transmission, Priest, Hate, Suzuki Roshi, Enemies, Passions, Bell,... |
Sep 16 1969 1 of 2 |
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Lotus Sutra, Lecture No. II-9Serial: SF-06041 Audio Problem Set has been replaced by original recording, with speed adjustments made. Lotus Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Demons |
Oct 1968 Series 2, Talk 9 Tassajara |
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KPFA Radio Interview with Elsa Knight ThompsonSerial: SF-05115 Monday, November 6, 1967 KPFA RADIO INTERVIEW WITH ELSA KNIGHT THOMPSON Interview, Don't Know Mind, Nirvana, Monastic Practice, Evil, Samsara, Practice... |
Nov 06 1967 KPFA Berkeley |
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OLD - This is the Fourth Day of our SesshinSerial: SF-05097C Sesshin Lecture 1966 Tape #2 ; Track 1 My reconstruction from memory and notes of Suzuki Roshi's beautiful lecture Thursday morning during 2nd period of zazen before morning... Sesshin, Suzuki Roshi |
Aug 18 1966 A Sokoji |
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This is the Fourth Day of our SesshinSerial: SF-05097C Reconstruction of Lecture from Second Zazen Period (Before Morning Service) [This tape is... Sesshin, Suzuki Roshi |
Aug 18 1966 A Sokoji |
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Great Doubt as a Spiritual CatalystSerial: NC-00214 Archival Photo Patience, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha, Sutra |
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Sacred Sincerity: Bridging the DivideSerial: NC-00231 Archival Photo Ego, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism, Commitment, Japan |
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Bowing Towards Spiritual HumilitySerial: NC-00213 Archival Photo Bowing, Buddha, Buddha Nature, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism |
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Desire's Divine Dance UnveiledSerial: NC-00220 Archival Photo Emptiness, Suzuki Roshi, Pain, Delusion, Japan |
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Mountain Seat CeremonySerial: SF-03587 After intermission; at tape turn: Linda: Knock, knock - Darlene: Who's there? - Linda (quickly): Darlene. [laughter] Constancy, Ceremony, Suzuki Roshi, Lay Ordination, Priest-and-Lay, Ordination,... |
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Embracing Uncertainty for EnlightenmentSerial: SF-02691B Unknown speaker at end of previous talk #clarify-speaker Suzuki Roshi, Enlightenment, Time |
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Zen Self: Beyond Success and Stability Practice, Work, Suzuki Roshi |
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On Breathing Emotions, Breath, Suzuki Roshi, Enthusiasm, Posture |
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Embracing Ordinary for True Wisdom Work, Suzuki Roshi, Letting Go |
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Sesshin LectureSerial: SF-00986 Architecture at GGF; Layman Pang; many sesshins; "gamble everything on love"; sesshin romance and the potentiality of the present moment; recognizing your Buddha... Sesshin, Layman Pang, Suzuki Roshi, Sandokai, Ordinary Mind, Buddha Mind, Attachment... |
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Unity in Zen: A Journey of Self Practice Period, Peace, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Instruction, Suzuki Roshi,... |
Sep 11 Unknown |