Tenshin Reb Anderson Talks
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The Womb of the Tathagata #1Origin of the tathagathagharba teachings; the Huayen school in China; three marks of existence and four inverted views; skillful means of milk medicine described in the Nirvana Sutra. Tathagatagharba, Flower Adornment Sutra, Nirvana Sutra |
Apr 14 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #1Case 67 of the Book of Serenity; there is not a single sentient being who does not fully possess the wisdom of the enlightened mind. Flower Adornment Sutra, Koan, Book of Serenity |
Apr 14 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #2: Introducing the Brahma's Net SutraIntroducing the Brahma's Net Sutra: https://www.tinyurl.com/Brahma-Net Platform Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts, Nirvana Sutra, Confession-and-Repentance |
May 12 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #2: Introducing the Brahma's Net SutraIntroducing the Brahma's Net Sutra: https://www.tinyurl.com/Brahma-Net Buddha Nature, Platform Sutra, Precepts |
May 12 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #3: Our Buddha Nature PreceptsOrigins of the Bodhisattva precepts; development and commentaries; the reasons for Buddhas appearing in this world. Precepts, Buddha Nature, Transmission, Heart Sutra |
Jun 09 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #3: Our Buddha Nature PreceptsVerifying the truth of the teachings through words and phrases Precepts |
Jun 09 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #4Opportunities for compassion - with friends and enemies; the story of the destitute son from the Lotus Sutra Compassion |
Jul 14 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #4Being supported in compassion; Uncle Mi and the rabbit; Compassion |
Jul 14 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #5Meeting a teacher, asking about the teaching and listening to the teaching. Bodies and minds sitting silently and conversing. |
Aug 11 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Womb of the Tathagata #5Torei's vow; bowing in humility in the face of cruelty; meeting monsters with lovingkindness. Confession-and-Repentance, Lovingkindness |
Aug 11 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Compassion is a ConversationA conversation is what we are doing together. Buddhas are sitting upright and still, in the midst of everything, having a conversation with silence. The story of his Nanchuan and his sickle. Meeting... |
Sep 15 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Contemplating Torei Zenji's VowEverything is manifesting the path of the ancient buddhas, abiding together in their respective dharma positions. Abiding in this moment and being free of it, even if we think it is obstruction or... |
Sep 15 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Silent Sitting and Social ActionSitting in the world, we can't perceive the whole world; we sit in our dharma position, which changes all the time. Impermanence is Buddhism - this place is no abode.. Dharma Position, Impermanence, Compassion |
Oct 20 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Silent Sitting and Social ActionAll compounded phenomena are unworthy of confidence. Compassion to these unstable phenomena is our practice. Zen stories are about enacting awakening within social interactions. Attend to your body,... |
Oct 20 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Hands And Eyes Of AvalokiteshvaraCompassion is the teaching of the Buddha. Stories of the different statues and scrolls at No Abode. Yunmen and Daowu, the thousand arms of Avalokiteshvara. Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, Transmission |
Nov 10 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Introduction To The Four Afflictions Of SelfDiscussing afflictions of the mind where the self appears, as an opportunity to explore consciousness. The ignorance of the view that the self is operating the situation. Consciousness, Four Afflictions of Self |
Nov 10 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The New CoffinSummary of the unrecorded morning talk. The practice of just sitting. Remembering stillness, letting go of 'what next.' Training to ready for this moment, and for death. Death-and-Dying |
Dec 15 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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What Is Most Important For You In This LifeBeing clear about our ultimate concern. Remember, aspire, commit to, and train to realise this. The story of Tong-an and Liangshan: what is the business under the patched robe? Intimacy. Another... |
Feb 02 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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What Is Most Important For You In This LifeWe are all creating the space together for people to have profound experience in zazen. Kind and unkind thoughts are opportunities to express the Buddha mind. Compassion towards wholesome and... |
Feb 02 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddha Activity |
Mar 09 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Generating Energy |
Mar 09 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Just This Is: the Avatamsaka Sutra in the Zen Tradition |
Apr 13 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Traveling Along, Singing a Song, Side by SideIf you’re a Buddha, do you know it? |
Apr 13 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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A Conversation about Principle and Phenomena |
May 18 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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The World-Honored One Ascends the Seat |
May 18 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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After Generations Of Nobility, Temporarily Fallen Into PovertyBuddha nature. Story about Uncle Mi and Dongshan discussing a rabbit crossing the road.Lotus Sutra story about the destitute child. Enlightenment and delusion. Human agency (or training) and... |
Jun 08 2019 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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More Poverty And Nobility |
Jun 08 2019 PM No Abode Hermitage |
