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Time Talks

Time is the continuous progression of existence that occurs in an apparently irreversible succession from the past, through the present, and into the future. Time dictates all forms of action, age, and causality, being a component quantity of various measurements used to sequence events, to compare the duration of events (or the intervals between them), and to quantify rates of change of quantities in material reality or in the conscious experience. Time is often referred to as a fourth dimension, along with three spatial dimensions.
Time is primarily measured in linear spans or periods, ordered from shortest to longest. Practical, human-scale measurements of time are performed using clocks and calendars, reflecting a 24-hour day collected into a 365-day year linked to the astronomical motion of the Earth. Scientific measurements of time instead vary from Planck time at the shortest to billions of years at the longest. Measurable time is believed to have effectively begun with the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago, encompassed by the chronology of the universe. Modern physics understands time to be inextricable from space within the concept of spacetime described by general relativity. Time can therefore be dilated by velocity and matter to pass faster or slower for an external observer, though this is considered negligible outside of extreme conditions, namely relativistic speeds or the gravitational pulls of black holes.
Throughout history, time has been an important subject of study in religion, philosophy, and science. Temporal measurement has occupied scientists and technologists, and has been a prime motivation in navigation and astronomy. Time is also of significant social importance, having economic value ("time is money") as well as personal value, due to an awareness of the limited time in each day ("carpe diem") and in human life spans.
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Aligning Life Through Zen Practice Zazen, Time, Ceremony |
Oct 26 1974 |
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Buddhist Economics: Generosity and Conduct Community, Practice, Time |
Sep 08 1974 |
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Zen Resilience Through True Nature Practice, First Principle, Time |
Aug 16 1974 |
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Zen Resilience Through Suffering Practice, First Principle, Time |
Aug 16 1974 |
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Embracing Chaos, Welcoming Joy Practice, Time, Buddha |
Aug 15 1974 |
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Generosity and Interdependence in Action Community, Practice, Time |
Aug 09 1974 |
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Embracing Emptiness: Beyond Duality Practice, Posture, Time |
Jun 20 1974 |
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Transcending Pain Through Poetic Effort Time, Consciousness, Pain |
Jun 19 1974 |
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Embracing Pain and Paradox Time, Consciousness, Pain |
Jun 19 1974 |
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Empathy and Enlightenment Through Zen Practice, Time, Buddhism |
Jun 17 1974 |
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Buddhist Resilience Amid Suffering Practice, Time, Buddhism |
Jun 17 1974 |
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Transcending Duality Through Zen Insight Suffering, Time, First Principle |
Jun 16 1974 |
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Zen Flow: The Art of Non-Doing Practice, Lotus Sutra, Time |
Apr 06 1974 |
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Lost to Find True Zen Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Mar 31 1974 |
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Genuine Zen Practice Unveiled Bodhidharma, Practice, Time |
Feb 21 1974 |
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Zen Now: Beyond Scriptures and Time Bodhidharma, Practice, Time |
Feb 08 1974 |
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Mindful Living Through Zen Practice Practice, Time, Buddhism |
Feb 07 1974 |
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Zen Beyond Words: Embracing Timeless Practice Practice, Time, Suffering |
Feb 06 1974 |
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Zen Practice: Simplicity and Discipline Zazen, Practice, Time |
Feb 05 1974 |
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Embodying Compassion in Zen Practice Dogen, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Feb 04 1974 |
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Zen Practice: Present Moment Realization Practice, Time, Buddha Nature |
Jan 31 1974 |
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Embodied Zen: Living the Koans Practice, Time, Zazen |
Jan 28 1974 |
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Proportional Zen: Dogen's Mindful Practice Practice, Time, Nirvana |
Jan 20 1974 |
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Zen Practice in Everyday Life Practice, Time, Tozan |
Dec 12 1973 |
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Embracing Impermanence Through Zen Practice Practice, Culture, Time |
Dec 04 1973 |
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Interconnected Zen: Purpose in Practice Practice, Buddha, Time |
Nov 28 1973 |
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Presence Through Zen Paradoxes Practice, Time, Anger |
Nov 26 1973 |
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Hubris and the Zen Lineage Fox, Suzuki Roshi, Time |
Nov 16 1973 |
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Buddhism: The Unavoidable Path Practice, Love, Time |
Nov 13 1973 |
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Living Every Moment as Practice Practice, Time, Buddhism |
Oct 23 1973 |
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Zen Living: Embracing Every Moment Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Oct 23 1973 |
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Zen Paths of Impermanence Buddha, Practice, Time |
Oct 11 1973 |
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Absorbing Spirits in Society Practice, Buddhism, Time |
Sep 28 1973 |
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Urban Mindfulness Mountain Wisdom Practice, Time, Consciousness |
Sep 28 1973 |
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Zen Engagement: Balancing Acceptance and Action Practice, Zazen, Time |
Aug 27 1973 |
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Living Zen: Presence Beyond Ritual Practice, Time, Zazen |
Aug 16 1973 |
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Flowing in the Zen Way Practice, Bowing, Time |
Aug 10 1973 |
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Living Zen: Embrace the Now Practice, Buddhism, Time |
Jul 07 1973 |
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Zen in the Urban Jungle Practice, Time, Separation |
Jun 13 1973 |
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Cultivating Depth Through Zazen Practice, Time, Zazen |
Jun 09 1973 |
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Discussions Ego, Work, Time |
May 14 1973 Tassajara |
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Abhidharma Psychology Buddha, Consciousness, Time |
May 13 1973 Tassajara |
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Nurturing Zen's True Practice Practice, Time, Obstacles |
May 13 1973 |
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Effortless Engagement with Reality Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
May 13 1973 |
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Zen Living Beyond The Zendo Practice, Time, Mindfulness |
May 12 1973 |
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Mindfulness in Every Moment Practice, Time, Mindfulness |
May 12 1973 |
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Mindfulness and the Sufficient Present Practice, Buddha, Time |
May 05 1973 |
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Surrender to the Present Buddha Practice, Buddha, Time |
May 05 1973 |
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Buddhist Practice: Seeking Beyond Answers Practice, Buddhism, Time |
Apr 21 1973 |
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The Eternal Shared Gift Practice, Samadhi, Time |
Apr 10 1973 |