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Rohatsu Day 3 - Buddha Awakening

Serial: TL-00819

ADZG Rohatsu - Friday Morning,
Dharma Talk

Enlightenment, Buddha, Koun Ejô, Four Noble Truths, Samadhi, Soto Zen, War
Dec 08 2023
Hybrid

Zen Meditation on the Great Flower Adornment Scripture, Class 5

In this series of meetings, we will study and see how Zen is the key unlocking the innumerable meanings of this oceanic scripture. We will also explore how the sutra opens and illuminates our simple...

#YRB-2023-Fall, Demons, Faith, Lotus Sutra, Bodhidharma, Enlightenment
Oct 31 2023
5 of 8
The Yoga Room

Zen Meditation on the Great Flower Adornment Scripture, Class 4

In this series of meetings, we will study and see how Zen is the key unlocking the innumerable meanings of this oceanic scripture. We will also explore how the sutra opens and illuminates our simple...

#YRB-2023-Fall, Faith, Lotus Sutra, Demons, Bodhidharma, Enlightenment
Oct 24 2023
4 of 8
The Yoga Room

Zen Meditation on the Great Flower Adornment Scripture, Class 3

In this series of meetings, we will study and see how Zen is the key unlocking the innumerable meanings of this oceanic scripture. We will also explore how the sutra opens and illuminates our simple...

#YRB-2023-Fall, Letting Go, Enlightenment, Lotus Sutra, Faith, Darkness and Light...
Oct 17 2023
3 of 8
The Yoga Room

Another Few Little Steps Into The Flower Treasury Array Of Oceans Of Worlds

A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community

Enlightenment, Buddha, Avatamsaka Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, Evil, Lotus Sutra,...
Jul 15 2023
AM
No Abode Hermitage

Inconceivably Awakening

Serial: TL-00792

ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk

Vimalakirti Sutra, Enlightenment, Awakening, Bodhisattva, Patience, Kshanti, Dragons...
May 07 2023
Hybrid

Nobody's Perfect, and There Is Perfection

Nobody's perfect but there is perfection. "The Way is perfect and all-pervading" It pervades everywhere including suffering. It is the Non-duality of peace, ease and suffering. Luis...

Manjushri, Fayan, Suzuki Roshi, self-improvement, bodhi, Faith, Breath, Zendo,...
Mar 04 2023
AM
No Abode Hermitage

The Science of Compassion

A virtual Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for an online gathering of the No Abode community

Enlightenment, Compassion, Karmic Consciousness, Yangshan, Non-thinking, ...
Nov 13 2021
Zoom

After Generations Of Nobility, Temporarily Fallen Into Poverty

Buddha 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...

Buddha Nature, Koan, Enlightenment,
Jun 08 2019
AM
No Abode Hermitage

Zazen Is World Transformation

Koans, using consciousness to go beyond consciousness; the path which can be spoken is not the true path.

Enlightenment, Consciousness, Meditation, Conversation, Priest, japanese, lecture,...
Apr 01 2017
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Listening, Training, Hearing and Liberation

Discrimination, Enlightenment, Compassion, Study, Delusion, Discrimination, Non-...
Aug 09 2014
PM
No Abode Hermitage

To Study the Way is to Study the Self

Serial: BZ-02246

The Self and Myriad Dharmas, Sesshin Day 1

Enlightenment, Five Ranks, Nishiari Bokusan, Attachment, Birth-and-Death, Subject-and...
Jun 20 2012
Berkeley Zen Center

The Brain and Enlightenment

Enlightenment, Dependent Origination, Monkey Mind, Peace, Bodhisattva Vow, Subject-...
Aug 02 2008
Berkeley Zen Center

Buddha's Enlightenment

Serial: BZ-01105

Rohatsu Day 7

Enlightenment, Buddha, Buddha Nature, Daily Life, Duality, Interdependence,...
Dec 08 2007
Berkeley Zen Center

The Shape of Buddhanature: Essence in Form

Serial: BZ-01100

Clarifying Illumination of Enlightenment, Rohatsu Day 2

Practice, Enlightenment, Humility, Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind, Don't Know Mind,...
Dec 03 2007
Berkeley Zen Center

Sesshin as a Koan for the Body

Serial: SF-00990

Sesshin Lecture: Easter/Buddha's Birthday; enlightenment experiences; dharmakaya; not doing anything; nirmanakaya; this is your life

Sesshin, Enlightenment, San Quentin, Zazen, Buddha's Birthday, Birth-and-Death,...
Apr 08 2007
Green Gulch

Enlightenment as Everyday Life; "Nothing Special"

Serial: BZ-01421

Koun Ejô and Suzuki-roshi commentaries, Sesshin Day 3

Enlightenment, Koun Ejô, Samadhi, Daily Life, Thoroughness, Continuous Practice,...
Feb 19 2007
Berkeley Zen Center

Commmentary on "Respect for Things" (from Not Always So)

Serial: BZ-01408B

Faith is Synonymous for Enlightenment, Saturday Lecture

Faith, Enlightenment, Big Mind, Culture, Bodhisattva Way, Building, Soto Zen, Bowing...
Dec 09 2006
Berkeley Zen Center

From "Not Always So": Wherever You Are, Enlightenment is There

Serial: BZ-01201B

"Enlightenment Is Right Where You Are", Rohatsu Day 1

 

Practice, Enlightenment, Faith, Buddha Nature, Composure, Non-duality, Suzuki Roshi, perfection,...
Nov 28 2005
Berkeley Zen Center

The Eighth Characteristic of an Enlightened Person

Serial: BZ-01298

No Babbling (Idle Talk), Saturday Lecture

Enlightenment, Precepts, Right Speech, Dream World, Subject-and-Object, Silence, Ego...
Dec 11 2004
Berkeley Zen Center

Practice and Enlightenment

Serial: BZ-00154A

One-Day Sitting

Dogen, Practice, Enlightenment, Faith, Intuition, Posture, Doubt, Branching Streams,...
Jul 14 2002
Berkeley Zen Center

Enlightenment

Serial: BZ-00065A

Rohatsu Day 7

Enlightenment, Ordinary Mind, Discrimination, Daily Life, Instruction, Thoroughness,...
Dec 08 2001
Berkeley Zen Center

Seven Limbs of Enlightenment

Serial: BZ-00055B

Sesshin Day 2

Enlightenment, Mindfulness, Concentration, Enthusiasm, Equanimity, Don't Know...
Jun 15 2000
Berkeley Zen Center

Buddha's Parinirvana/His Last Teaching

Serial: BZ-00204A

The 8 Awarenesses of an Enlightened Being, Saturday Lecture

Parinirvana, Eight Awarenesses, Enlightenment, Eight Awarenesses, Anger, Samadhi,...
Feb 19 2000
Berkeley Zen Center

February 24th, 1999, Serial No. 00146

Serial: NC-00146

Rule of Benedict Novice Class # 2 - 1990s

OSB Cam, realization, Don't Know Mind, Enlightenment, Separation
Feb 24 1999

Shodoka:Song of Enlightenment (Pt.1)

Serial: BZ-00436B

Sesshin Day 1

Shodoka, Enlightenment, Buddha Nature, Happiness, Karma, Equanimity, Subject-and-...
Sep 05 1998
Berkeley Zen Center

Parables and Epiphanies: Modern Poems

Serial: NC-00066

Part of "The Kingdom in Parables: New Testament, Cosmology and Contemporary Poetry"

4. Parables and Epiphanies: Modern Poems

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Buddha, Enlightenment, realization, Repentance, Oneness
1998
4 of 4
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Eights Aspects Enlightened Person/Right Samadhi

Serial: BZ-00324A

Saturday Lecture

Eight Aspects, Enlightenment, Samadhi, Samadhi, Concentration, Eight Aspects,...
Nov 02 1997
Berkeley Zen Center

Recognizing Enlightenment

Serial: BZ-00322B

Saturday Lecture

Enlightenment, Koan, Doubt, Constancy, Discrimination, Duality, Buddha Nature,...
Sep 26 1997
Berkeley Zen Center

Is An Enlightened Person Free of Cause and Effect?

Serial: BZ-00313A

Saturday Lecture

Hyakujo, Enlightenment, Cause-and-Effect, Fox, causation, Karma, Funeral, Precepts,...
Jun 14 1997
Berkeley Zen Center

June 5th, 1996, Serial No. 00130

Serial: NC-00130

Rule of Benedict Novice Class # 1 - 1990s

OSB Cam, Renunciation, Ego, Enlightenment, realization, zen
Jun 05 1996

Enlightenment to Faith in Practice

Serial: BZ-00821A

Saturday Lecture

Enlightenment, Faith, Practice, Buddha Nature, Intuition, Lotus Sutra, Vow, Aspects...
Sep 30 1995
Berkeley Zen Center

September 13th, 1995, Serial No. 00284

Serial: NC-00284

New Testament Class

OSB Cam, Oneness, Duality, Enlightenment, Breath
Sep 13 1995

September 5th, 1995, Serial No. 00283

Serial: NC-00283

New Testament Class

OSB Cam, realization, Oneness, Enlightenment, Intention
Sep 05 1995

Awakening Self in the English Romantic Poets

Serial: NC-00049

Part of "The Awakening Self: The New Testament and the Poets" retreat.

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Poetry, Mandala, Enlightenment, Emotions, Ego
1995
3 of 4
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Awakening Self in the New Testament

Serial: NC-00048

Part of "The Awakening Self: The New Testament and the Poets" retreat.

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Poetry, realization, War, Letting Go, Enlightenment, Buddhism
1995
2 of 4
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Essential Features of the Holy Spirit / Birth of "Pneuma" in Humans

Serial: NC-00019

Session 1 & 2 of "New Life in the Holy Spirit"

Talk 1: Essential Features of the Holy Spirit: Breath, Light, Responsive Love

Talk 2: irth of...

OSB Cam, Breath, zen meditation, japanese, Enlightenment, Renewal
1995
1 of 2
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Taoist Meditation Practice and the Hesychast Tradition / "Stillness-Contemplation": Lao Tzu, Evagrius, Eckhart

Serial: NC-00012

Session 3 & 4 of "Trinity and Tao: Christian and Taoist Spirituality"

Talk 3: Taoist Meditation Practice and the Hesychast Tradition

Talk 4: "...

OSB Cam, Emptiness, Observe, Posture, Buddhism, Enlightenment
1995
2 of 2
New Camaldoli Hermitage

The Idea of a Taoist Sage and Gospel Parallels / Taoist Metaphysical Vision and the Christian Concept of God

Serial: NC-00011

Session 1 & 2 of "Trinity and Tao: Christian and Taoist Spirituality"

Talk 1: The Idea of a Taoist Sage and Gospel Parallels

Talk 2: Taoist...

OSB Cam, First Principle, Enlightenment, Darkness and Light, Breath, Emptiness...
1995
1 of 2
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Contemplative Prayer

Serial: NC-00884

Contemplative Prayer Class

OSB Cam, Darkness and Light, Oneness, realization, Eka, Enlightenment
Jun 27 1994
6 of 11
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Monastic History

Serial: NC-00322

Monastic History Class, Congregations

OSB Cam, Vow, Enlightenment, lecture, Money, Bell
Apr 20 1994
33 of 34
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Contemplation and Inner Experience

Serial: NC-00835

Class on contemplative prayer using Thomas Merton's The Inner Experience.

Class VI

Contemplative Prayer Set 2 of 2

OSB Cam, Oneness, Darkness and Light, realization, Eka, Enlightenment
1994
6 of 10
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Participation and Poetry in the New Testament

Serial: NC-00061

Part of "Spirituality in a Secular World: Poetry and Wisdom"

3. Participation and Poetry in the New Testament

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Enlightenment, Forgiveness, Conversation, Koan
1993
3 of 4
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Spiritual Teaching of the Brief Rule of Saint Romuald

Serial: NC-00038

Part of "Spiritual Teaching of the Brief Rule of Saint Romuald"

Talk #1 is missing.

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Letting Go, Chanting, Emotions, Posture, Enlightenment
1993
3 of 4 (#1 missing)
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Shen Shu and Daikan Eno: Enlightenment Poems

Serial: BZ-00678B

Relative and Ultimate Reality; Sudden and Gradual Enlight., Saturday Lecture

Daikan Eno, Enlightenment, Sixth Patriarch, Four Noble Truths, Daily Life, Priest,...
Mar 28 1992
Berkeley Zen Center

Light in the Darkness

Serial: NC-00067

Part of "The Spirituality of John's Gospel" retreat.

Archival Photo

OSB Cam, Mandala, Enlightenment, Precepts
1992
1 of 4

Theology and Lectio Divina

Serial: NC-00485

Theology and Lectio, Conference #4, (Conference #2 not recorded)

OSB Cam, Happiness, confusion, Intuition, Enlightenment, zen
Jun 28 1991
4 of 6
New Camaldoli Hermitage

Genjokoan

Serial: BZ-00698B

Enlightenment, Rohatsu Day 7

Enlightenment, Religion, Peace, Buddha Nature, Attachment, Diversity, Hindrances, Lay...
Dec 08 1990
Berkeley Zen Center

June 15th, 1989, Serial No. 00979

OSB Cam, Diversity, Politics, Enthusiasm, Obstacles, Enlightenment
Jun 15 1989

March 11th, 1986, Serial No. 00471

Serial: NC-00471

Saint John

OSB Cam, Ego, Money, Enlightenment, japanese, resistance
Mar 11 1986

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