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Transcending Boundaries: Universal Dharma Unveiled Serial: KR-00384 The talk explores Dogen Zenji's approach to delivering the Buddha's teachings, emphasizing the necessity to transcend sectarian divides and cultural biases. It highlights the importance of understanding Dharma not at the human or... *Consciousness, Delusion, Religion, Oneness, Subject-and-Object, Compassion, Samadhi, Balance,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 30 1987
Dropping Body and Mind Unveiled Serial: KR-00386 The talk explores the fundamental aspects of Buddhist practice with a focus on Dogen Zenji's teachings from the "Shobo Genzo," emphasizing the practice of Zazen as a process of "dropping off body and mind" to achieve a state of... *Buddha Nature, Intimacy, Anger, Meditation, Separation, Patience, Emotions, Compassion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 08 1987
Zen Journey Beyond Duality Serial: KR-00377 The talk explores the Zen concepts of simultaneity and the interplay between life and death, highlighting Dogen Zenji's teachings. It emphasizes the intertwining of realization (actualization) and liberation (emancipation),... *Impermanence, Emotions, Separation, Causation, Compassion, Consciousness, Passions, Continuous...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 05 1987
Unveiling Reality: Mountains and Waters Serial: KR-00372 The talk explores the Zen concept of "Genjo-Koan," emphasizing the understanding of existence and reality in their true forms, beyond human perceptions and evaluations. It contrasts the apparent and intrinsic aspects of phenomena... Emotions, Birth-and-Death, Anger, Delusion, Consciousness, Commitment, Samadhi, Nirvana...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 03 1987
Zazen: The Essence of Non-Dualism Serial: KR-00165 The talk emphasizes the practice and essence of Zazen as the manifestation of Buddha, integrating both Dharma and person in a non-dualistic manner. It highlights Dogen Zenji's views on Zazen and wisdom, asserting that true... *Dragons, Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Consciousness, Patience, Oneness, Culture,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 08 1985
Zen Paths to Unified Insight Serial: KR-00166 The talk examines the concept of enlightenment in Zen practice, comparing it to the varying experiences of individuals and referencing philosophical ideas, particularly through the use of allegorical stories and Zen teachings.... *Monastic Practice, Compassion, Meditation, Commitment, Dragons, Concentration, Realization...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 08 1985
Zazen: Unity of Self and Dharma Serial: KR-00365 The talk centers on the non-dualistic nature of Zazen as a fundamental practice in realizing the unity of Dharma and person, as experienced and transmitted by Buddha and the ancestors. It emphasizes Zazen as the embodiment of... *Dragons, Transmission, Consciousness, Dharma Transmission, Patience, Lineage, Oneness, Culture...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 08 1985
Nostalgia Zen: Unveiling True Enlightenment Serial: KR-00374 The talk explores the concept of "Nostalgia Zen," where individuals mistakenly believe they have attained enlightenment through hard practice but remain on the periphery of true realization. It highlights the importance of... *Compassion*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 08 1985
Awakening in Mountains and Rivers Serial: KR-00163 The talk explores Dogen Zenji's understanding of "knowing" beyond perception, emphasizing a subtle, non-dual awareness that manifests in every form, like mountains and rivers. The discussion distinguishes between three conceptual... *Emotions, Intention, Posture, Consciousness, Ego, Passions, Oneness, Discrimination,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1985
Beyond Fences: Embracing Zen Unity Serial: KR-00164 The talk primarily concerns the nature of expectation and its reflection in the "sea world," emphasizing the need to recognize and pass through these reflections without becoming attached. The discussion explores how expectations... *Gratitude, Letting Go, Don't Know Mind, Oneness, Bowing, Dragons, Offering, Separation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1985
Navigating Boundaries in the Sea World Serial: KR-00362 The main thesis of the talk addresses the concept of 'expectation' and its reflection in the so-called 'sea world,' a metaphor for the complex and interconnected nature of life. It explains the practice of navigating expectations... *Oneness, Discrimination, Compassion*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1985
Harmony Through Non-Dual Wisdom Serial: KR-00364 This talk explores the concept of knowing as distinct from perception and recognition, emphasizing a form of wisdom that transcends mere self-awareness and involves a profound engagement with the world as understanding mountains... *Emotions, Intention, Posture, Consciousness, Oneness, Ego, Subject-and-Object, Conversation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1985
Zen Wisdom Through Living Experience Serial: KR-00167 The talk explores the complex interplay between Zen practice and understanding concepts such as compassion, resistance, and wisdom as articulated by Dogen. The discussion emphasizes the importance of the non-dualistic approach... *Evil, Pain, Attachment, Consciousness, Happiness, New Year, Don't Know Mind, Passions,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
Beyond Knowing: Zen's Experiential Wisdom Serial: KR-00169 The talk explores Zen's perspective on knowing and enlightenment, emphasizing that true knowing is beyond perception and recognition. This approach suggests a form of wisdom that is independent and not bound by universal... *Consciousness, Ego, Buddha Nature, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Delusion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
Journey from Form to Wisdom Serial: KR-00371 This talk explores the interplay between concepts of resistance, compassion, and understanding within Dogen's teachings, emphasizing the distinction between conventional and profound peace. It critically examines Dogen's approach... *Attachment, Compassion, New Year, Don't Know Mind, Consciousness, Intention, Bell,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
Illuminating Beyond Dualistic Knowing Serial: KR-00385 The talk examines Dogen's teachings on "knowing without relating to affairs," emphasizing that true knowing transcends perception and recognition, which are limited by their dualistic nature. It suggests that real knowing emerges... *Consciousness, Ego, Buddha Nature, Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Delusion, Samadhi,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
Mindful Path to Infinite Truths Serial: KR-00168 The talk examines the concept of the "infinite mind" as described in the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the necessity of opening oneself to all experiences, both mundane and grand, to understand the truth beyond form. The discussion... *Concentration, Compassion, Lay, Soto Zen, Mindfulness, Don't Know Mind, Commitment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 14 1985
Unifying Paths: The Lotus Sutra Journey Serial: KR-00162 The discussion focuses on the Lotus Sutra within the context of Mahayana Buddhism's development, emphasizing its significance as a foundational text offering a new understanding that unified various Buddhist teachings. It... *Lotus Sutra, Happiness, Subject-and-Object, Discrimination, Politics, Offering, Mahayana,...*	Katagiri Roshi	May 28 1982
Joyful Embrace of Zen Wisdom Serial: KR-00161 The talk focuses on the concept of "joyful acceptance" in the context of Zen Buddhism, specifically as explained in Chapter 18 of the Avasantika Sutra. This concept, represented by the Sanskrit term "anmodana," emphasizes the... *Liberation, Lotus Sutra, Consciousness, Soto Zen, Community, Compassion, Realization,...*	Katagiri Roshi	May 24 1982
Eternal Wisdom in Impermanent Reality Serial: KR-00160 The talk explores the teachings of Chapter 16 in which the eternal nature of the Buddha and the vastness of the world are emphasized. The speaker addresses how Buddha Shakyamuni conveyed wisdom across countless lifetimes and... *Impermanence, Nirvana, Birth-and-Death, difficulty, Buddha Mind, Emotions, Buddha Nature,...*	Katagiri Roshi	May 07 1982
Eternal Depths of Bodhisattva Practice Serial: KR-00159 The talk analyzes Chapter 15 of a Buddhist text, focusing on the imagery of Bodhisattvas emerging from the earth in response to Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings. Key themes include the eternal nature of time within Buddhist... *Silence, Lotus Sutra, Hindrances, Instruction, Posture, Lay, Ceremony, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	May 03 1982
Emergence of Timeless Buddhahood Serial: KR-00158 The talk delves into the "Spring Up Out of the Earth" narrative from the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the profound symbolism behind the emergence of Bodhisattva Mahasattvas from the earth and the assembly at the stupa, representing... *Lotus Sutra, Culture, Religion, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 30 1982
Gem of Wisdom in Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00156 The talk focuses on the parable of the gem in the topknot, illustrating the profound teachings within the Lotus Sutra and its significance in spiritual practice. It discusses the Holy Wheel Rolling King, a metaphor for worldly... *Practice, Evil, Perfect Wisdom*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 26 1982
Transcendence Through Ignorance and Abandonment Serial: KR-00157 The talk delves into the concepts of ignorance and abandonment within Buddhist philosophy. The discussion explores the nature of ignorance as ingrained from past lives and how it influences one's present state. Abandonment is... *Evil, Discrimination*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 26 1982
Embracing Bodhisattva Challenges with Compassion Serial: KR-00155 This talk explores Chapter Fourteen of the Lotus Sutra, particularly focusing on the teachings for Bodhisattvas on enduring the challenges of teaching in the "evil age." Emphasis is placed on the peaceful practice of the body,... *Lotus Sutra, Intimacy, Compassion, difficulty, Evil, Discrimination, Offering, Causation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 23 1982
Eternal Guardians of the Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00154 The talk delves into a detailed analysis of Chapter 13 of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the commitment of Medicine King Bodhisattva and Great Eloquence Bodhisattva to preserve and propagate the Sutra in future adverse times. It... Lotus Sutra, Repentance, Evil, Offering, Vow, Transmission, Community, Building...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 16 1982
Transformative Enlightenment and Equality Serial: KR-00153 The talk centers on Chapter 12 of the Lotus Sutra, specifically discussing the future prediction of Devadatta and a woman (Dragon's Daughter) becoming Buddhas, concepts explored in the Chinese version but absent from the English... *Repentance, Dragons, Lotus Sutra, Offering, Compassion, Hindrances, Don't Know Mind,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 12 1982
Enlightenment Paths: Bridging Complexity and Unity Serial: KR-00152 The talk evaluates the concepts of "six difficulties and nine easy practices" in the Rola Sutra and the inherent challenges in achieving true enlightenment, as juxtaposed with Dogen's perspective in "Gakudo Yojinshu." The... *Lotus Sutra, Evil, Mahayana, Buddha Nature, Sangha, Culture, Lay, difficulty*...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 09 1982
Cosmic Unity in the Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00151 The talk focuses on the unfolding of the Lotus Sutra's "Chapter 11: Beholding the Precious Stupa," emphasizing the dramatic depiction of the Buddha's teachings. It analyzes the symbolic significance of the two places (earth and... *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Zazen*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 05 1982
Enlightenment Through The Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00150 This talk provides an in-depth exploration of the transformative potential and profound spiritual implications outlined in chapters 10 through 22 of the Lotus Sutra, particularly focusing on the dynamic and inclusive promise of... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Lotus Sutra*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 02 1982
Enlightenment: Personal Realization, Communal Validation Serial: KR-00149 The talk discusses the predictions of Ananda and Rafa's future Buddhahood, highlighting their close relationships with Buddha Shakyamuni. The focus is on the significance of Buddha's predictions, referred to as Dharma... *Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Dharma Transmission, Buddha Mind, Patience, Culture...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 19 1982
Eternal Light and Timeless Liberation Serial: KR-00148 The talk primarily delves into the concept of "universal light" and how all beings inherently possess it, embodying the original nature of existence. The discussion expands on the distinction between enlightenment and nirvana,... *Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind, Perfect Wisdom, Nirvana, Liberation, Compassion, Impermanence,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 12 1982
Predictive Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: KR-00147 The talk analyzes the concept of "prediction" in Buddhism, illustrating the role of Buddha in predicting the fate of disciples both before and after death. It delves into the differing perspectives on prediction within Indian... *Buddha Nature, Compassion, Suffering, Meditation, Evil, Funeral, Precepts, Silence,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 08 1982
Journey to the Magic City Within Serial: KR-00146 The talk explores the parable of the magic city from a Zen Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the notion of the "one Buddha vehicle," which posits that all sentient beings inherently possess Buddhahood. It illustrates this... *Causation, Impermanence, Consciousness, Compassion, Evil, Politics, Separation, Observe,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 01 1982
Way-Seeking Mind in Practice Serial: KR-00400 The talk explores the concept of "doshin," or "way-seeking mind," emphasizing that it is not an internal or external object, but rather the essence of continuous practice itself. It compares this practice to safe driving,... *Compassion, Concentration, Beginners, Delusion, Nirvana, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 08 1981
Living Dshin: Serenity in Change Serial: KR-00398 This talk focuses on the concept of "dōshin," the integration of 'the way' and 'mind' in Zen Buddhism. The emphasis is on living dōshin as both a teaching and practice, leading to deep serenity and tranquility. The discussion... *Impermanence, Big Mind, Interdependence, Consciousness, Bell, Pain, Continuous Practice,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 05 1981
Awakening in Cosmic Rhythm Serial: KR-00397 The talk explores the concept of "Doshin," emphasizing the dynamic equilibrium within the cosmic rhythm and its embodiment in practice. The speaker underscores continuous change as central to human life, illustrated via Dogen... *Continuous Practice, Impermanence, Compassion, Silence, Realization, Building, Bell, Religion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 04 1981
Dshin: The Universal Pathway Serial: KR-00399 The talk explores the concept of "dōshin" in Zen Buddhism, as elucidated by Dōgen Zenji in the untranslated chapter titled "Dōshin" from the "Shōbōgenzō." The discussion emphasizes "dōshin" as the core practice of the Buddha's... *Consciousness, Bell, Teacher-and-Student, Concentration, Right Speech, Buddha Nature,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 03 1981
Everyday Zazen: Mindful Living Art Serial: KR-00144 This talk explores the practice of zazen, emphasizing its integration into daily life as an essential art, akin to regular daily clothing rather than formal wear. The speaker stresses the importance of fundamental practices for... *Breath, Posture, Compassion, Discrimination, Meditation, Causation, Beginners, confusion, Hate...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 21 1979
Embrace Reality Through Simple Breath Serial: KR-00145 The talk focuses on the importance of maintaining genuine mindfulness in daily practice, emphasizing the simplicity of focusing on the breath without distraction. It argues that overcomplicating this focus by labeling or... *Breath, Concentration*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 21 1979
Shikantaza: The Art of Just Sitting Serial: KR-00143 The talk emphasizes the practice of "Shikantaza" (just sitting) as articulated by Dogen Zenji, highlighting the importance of engaging in Zen practice without clinging to concepts or goals such as enlightenment. The speaker... *Buddha Mind, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Anger, Emotions*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 19 1979
Zen Harmony: Body, Mind, Universe Serial: KR-00142 The talk discusses Zen practice, specifically focusing on the concepts within Dogen Zenji's teachings, emphasizing the practice of Zazen as "Sanzang," and the importance of simplicity, quietness, and body-mind unity. The... *Breath, confusion, Evil, Precepts, Beginners, Happiness, Emotions, Interview, Observe, Posture...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 18 1979
Beyond Thought: Embrace Zen Intuition Serial: KR-00139 The talk emphasizes the importance of moving beyond intellectual understanding to engage in Zen practice that cultivates an intuitive, direct experience of reality. It explores how judgment and conceptual thought can distance... *Pain, Intuition, Consciousness, Realization, Beginners, Subject-and-Object, Don't Know...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 17 1979
Beginner's Mind, Boundless Possibility Serial: KR-00140 The talk examines the concept of Shoshin or "beginner's mind" in Zen practice, emphasizing its significance in fostering motivation, aspiration, and enlightenment. The speaker likens beginner's mind to an inner freedom where the... *Buddha Mind, Beginners, Emotions, Instruction, Consciousness, Posture, Ceremony, Delusion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 16 1979
Zazen's Symphony of Pure Practice Serial: KR-00141 The talk delves into the four norms of Zazen practice, emphasizing its intrinsic perfect nature and its role as the Dharma vehicle. The discussion explores Dogen Zenji's teachings, including the interconnectedness in Zazen... *Emotions, Subject-and-Object, confusion, Meditation, Oneness, Happiness, Consciousness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 14 1979
Unity of Practice and Realization Serial: KR-00136 The talk explores the essential teachings of Zen practice, emphasizing "The King of Samadhis Samadhi" as crucial for understanding Dogen's concept of Shikan Taza in the Shobo Genzo. The speaker analyzes the Fukan Zazengi,... *Realization, Delusion, Samadhi, Enemies, Instruction, Oneness, Discrimination, Consciousness...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Mountains of Mindful Unity Serial: KR-00137 The talk explores the concept of universal interconnectedness and the necessity of perceiving reality without the distortion of personal biases or emotions, highlighting the teachings of Dogen on true effort and the emancipating... *Concentration, Emotions, Right Effort, Separation, Realization, Suffering, Oneness, Breath,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Unity Within the Present Moment Serial: KR-00138 The talk delves into the profound teachings of Zen, particularly focusing on Dogen's text "Shikantaza" and its connection to the "King of Samaritans." The main theme highlights the intrinsic perfection and omnipresence of the way... *Realization, Concentration, Buddha Nature, Right Effort, Building, Subject-and-Object, Samadhi...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Shikantaza: Living Beyond Enlightenment Serial: KR-00134 This talk delves into Dogen Zenji's work "Fukan Zazengi," exploring its purpose and philosophical underpinnings. The discussion emphasizes that "Shikantaza" (just sitting) should not be seen as a means to enlightenment but as an... *Realization, Consciousness, Breath, Oneness, Lineage, Don't Know Mind, Transmission, Lay...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 12 1979
Selflessness and Rilke: Perceiving Pure Existence Serial: KR-00133 The talk explores Buddhist practice, emphasizing selflessness and its role in perceiving reality as it truly is, rather than being filtered through individual ego and confusion. Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry is used to highlight... *confusion, Hate, Subject-and-Object, Community, Consciousness, Intuition, Beginners, Breath,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 05 1979

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