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In Chan and Zen Buddhism, dharma transmission is a custom in which a person is established as a "successor in an unbroken lineage of teachers and disciples, a spiritual 'bloodline' (kechimyaku) theoretically traced back to the Buddha himself." The dharma lineage reflects the importance of family-structures in ancient China, and forms a symbolic and ritual recreation of this system for the monastic "family".
In Rinzai-Zen, inka shōmei (印可証明) is ideally "the formal recognition of Zen's deepest realisation", but practically it is being used for the transmission of the "true lineage" of the masters (shike) of the training halls. There are only about fifty to eighty of such inka shōmei-bearers in Japan.
In Sōtō-Zen, dharma transmission is referred to as shiho, and further training is required to become an oshō.
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History of Berkeley Zen Center Pt. IISerial: BZ-01222B Kid Zendo: Figures on the Altar, Saturday Lecture Teacher-and-Student, Dharma Transmission, Priest, Transmission, Daily Life, Practice... |
Mar 18 2006 Berkeley Zen Center |
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FukanzazengiSerial: BZ-01217 Part I, Sesshin Day 2 Fukanzazengi, Silent Illumination, Lineage, Discrimination, Daily Life, Sanctuary,... |
Feb 19 2006 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Leaping Beyond Texts in Crisis Faith, Transmission |
Feb 08 2006 |
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The Poetry of RyokanSerial: BZ-01214 Teaching Retreat, part 2 of 2 Dharma Transmission, Discrimination, Building, Gratitude, New Year, Transmission,... |
Feb 04 2006 2 Berkeley Zen Center |
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The Robe of LiberationSerial: SF-00115 Taking refuge; our true place; funzo; placing robe on the head; story from vinaya about silk. Okesa, Dogen, Shobogenzo, Genzo-e, Discrimination, Doubt, Offering, Attachment, Peace... |
Feb 01 2006 AM |
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2006.01.30-serial.00008 Buddha, Transmission |
Jan 30 2006 |
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Stories as Paths to Enlightenment Continuous Practice, Transmission, Passions, Renunciation |
Jan 17 2006 |
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Boundless Compassion Beyond Stories Emotions, Transmission, Suzuki Roshi, Intuition, Anger |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Beyond Stories: Embracing Reality Transmission, Culture, Continuous Practice, Attachment |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Embracing Zen: Beyond Emotional Stories Compassion, Transmission, Pain |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Beyond Stories: Embracing Non-Dual Compassion Compassion, Suzuki Roshi, Transmission |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Beyond Stories: Embracing Non-Dual Reality Transmission, Compassion, Emotions |
Jan 15 2006 |
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Embracing the Ridiculous in Zen difficulty, Happiness, Transmission |
Jan 13 2006 |
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Faith and Rebellion in Zen Practice New Year, Happiness, Transmission, Patience, Doubt |
Jan 13 2006 |
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Whispers of Enlightenment Unspoken Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Impermanence, Lineage |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Beyond Words: Unspoken Dharma Transmission Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Impermanence, Lineage |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Transcending Separation Through Conscious Serenity Transmission, Letting Go, Separation, Passions, Religion |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Tranquility Beyond Perceived Boundaries Transmission, New Year, Daily Life, Passions, Letting Go |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Enlightenment Beyond Words Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission |
Jan 11 2006 |
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Crisis Conversations Cultivating Enlightenment Conversation, Dragons, Transmission, Religion, Attachment |
Jan 08 2006 Part 1 |
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Crisis: A Spiritual Turning PointSpiritual life exists in crisis, which can be used as a turning point. To the extent that we recognize that where we sit right now is a turning point, we are able to understand the possibility of... Conversation, Faith, Transmission, Priest, War |
Jan 08 2006 Part 1 Green Gulch Farm |
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Crisis: A Spiritual Turning PointSpiritual life exists in crisis, which can be used as a turning point. To the extent that we recognize that where we sit right now is a turning point, we are able to understand the possibility of... Transmission, Intuition, Emotions, Bell, Continuous Practice |
Jan 08 2006 Part 2 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Path to Transmission and Beyond (Kid Zendo): The Same Rituals But Different IntentionsSerial: BZ-01342 Saturday Lecture Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Buddha Ancestors, Commitment, Priest, Addiction,... |
Aug 20 2005 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Zendo LectureLotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Mindfulness, Offering, Sanctuary, Obstacles, Impermanence... |
Jul 23 2005 Tassajara |
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GenjokoanSerial: BZ-01332 Sesshin Day 4 Genjokoan, Buddha Nature, Birth-and-Death, Priest, Bodhidharma, Transmission,... |
Jun 25 2005 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Eight Practices of Bodhisattva, Tibetan Tradition, Bodhisattva Song and Kid Zendo DaySerial: BZ-01328 Saturday Lecture Lotus Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Patience, Tassajara, Cultivation, Humility,... |
Jun 18 2005 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Priest and Lay PracticeSerial: BZ-01325 Saturday Lecture Practice, Priest-and-Lay, Priest, Lay, Ordination, Lay Practice, Dharma Transmission... |
May 28 2005 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Dharma TransmissionSerial: BZ-01321 Saturday Lecture Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Humility, Priest, Renunciation, Ego, Practice... |
May 07 2005 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Dharma TransmissionSerial: BZ-01550 Saturday Lecture Dharma Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Humility, Ego, Renunciation,... |
May 07 2005 Berkeley Zen Center |
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On Dharma TransmissionSerial: SF-03486 Zendo Lecture - duplicate Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Practice |
May 02 2005 Tassajara |
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On Dharma TransmissionSerial: SF-03519 Zendo Lecture Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Practice |
May 02 2005 Tassajara |
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On Dharma TransmissionSerial: SF-03544 Zendo Lecture - duplicate Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Practice |
May 02 2005 Tassajara |
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Find Out for YourselfSerial: BZ-00600 Sesshin Day 6 Duality, Intuition, Monastic Practice, Non-duality, Priest, Teacher-and-Student,... |
Mar 28 2005 |
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Heart Sutra: Practicing NonattainmentSerial: BZ-01316C Saturday Lecture Transmission, Lay Practice, Priest, Politics, Lay, Hindrances, Heart Sutra,... |
Mar 26 2005 Berkeley Zen Center |
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DongshanSerial: BZ-00593 Sesshin Day 3 Three Treasures, Four Noble Truths, Practice Period, Buddha Mind, Soto Zen, Lotus... |
Mar 25 2005 Tassajara |
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Way Seeking Mind Pt. 4Serial: BZ-00588 Lecture, second half of part 4 Sojun Mel Weitsman, Way-Seeking Mind, Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Lay Practice... |
Mar 15 2005 Tassajara |
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Way-Seeking Mind Dharma Transmission, Practice, Transmission |
Mar 15 2005 Tassajara |
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Way seeking Mind, Part 4Serial: BZ-01571 Part 4, first half Conversation, Dharma Transmission, Doubt, Humility, Passions, Transmission, War... |
Mar 15 2005 1 Tassajara |
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March 15th, 2005, Serial No. 01572 Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Lay Practice, Monastic Practice, Doubt, Ordination... |
Mar 15 2005 |
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Way Seeking Mind Pt. 3Serial: BZ-00589 Lecture Sojun Mel Weitsman, Way-Seeking Mind, Building, Dharma Transmission, Enthusiasm,... |
Mar 14 2005 |
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Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror SamadhiSerial: BZ-00769 Class 9 of 12 Ego, Discrimination, Birth-and-Death, Five Ranks, Karma, Eight Aspects, Gaining Mind... |
Mar 06 2005 9 Tassajara |
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Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror SamadhiSerial: BZ-00770 Class 8 of 12 Five Ranks, Transmission, Soto Zen, Teacher-and-Student, Attachment, Light-and-... |
Mar 02 2005 8 Tassajara |
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January 20th, 2005, Serial No. 00796 Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Oneness, Ego, confusion, Offering, Ordinary Mind, Religion,... |
Jan 20 2005 |
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Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror SamadhiSerial: BZ-00777 Class 1 of 12 Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Five Ranks, Big Mind, Dharma Transmission, Ego, Transmission,... |
Jan 15 2005 1 Tassajara |
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January 15th, 2005, Serial No. 00833 Big Mind, Ego, Daily Life, Dharma Transmission, Lineage, Forgiveness, Equanimity,... |
Jan 15 2005 |
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Ryokan and the Virtues of a Simple LifeSerial: BZ-01301C Saturday Lecture Dharma Transmission, Lay, Priest-and-Lay, Soto Zen, Transmission, Gratitude, Practice... |
Jan 15 2005 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Unified Path: Integrating Meditation Practices Passions, Breath, Samadhi, Three Treasures, Transmission |
Jan 13 2005 |
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NondualitySerial: RA-00427 12/6/04 Tenshin Roshi Sesshin #1 Nonduality All Buddhas and All Beings are one mind Nondual view is that duality and nonduality are nondualDualistic view... Mahayana, Letting Go, Non-duality, Bodhidharma, Enemies, Tassajara, Transmission, Breath,... |
Dec 06 2004 Green Gulch Farm |
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Aspects of Practice: Female Chan AncestorsSerial: BZ-01030A Class 4 of 4 Practice Period, Dragons, Transmission, Fox, Buddha Ancestors, Lineage, Interview,... |
Nov 18 2004 4 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Aspects of Practice: DogenSerial: BZ-01029A Class 3 of 4 Bodhisattva Ceremony, Buddha Ancestors, Chanting, Lay, Lay Practice, Mahayana, Rinzai... |
Nov 11 2004 3 Berkeley Zen Center |