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Subject-and-Object Talks
In philosophy, a subject is a being that exercises agency, undergoes conscious experiences, and is situated in relation to other things that exist outside itself; thus, a subject is any individual, person, or observer. An object is any of the things observed or experienced by a subject, which may even include other beings (thus, from their own points of view: other subjects).
A simple common differentiation for subject and object is: an observer versus a thing that is observed. In certain cases involving personhood, subjects and objects can be considered interchangeable where each label is applied only from one or the other point of view. Subjects and objects are related to the philosophical distinction between subjectivity and objectivity: the existence of knowledge, ideas, or information either dependent upon a subject (subjectivity) or independent from any subject (objectivity).
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Transcending Boundaries: Universal Dharma Unveiled Consciousness, Delusion, Religion, Oneness, Subject-and-Object, Compassion, Samadhi,... |
Nov 30 1987 |
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Harmony Through Non-Dual Wisdom Emotions, Intention, Posture, Consciousness, Oneness, Ego, Subject-and-Object,... |
Dec 07 1985 |
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Beyond Knowing: Zen's Experiential Wisdom Consciousness, Ego, Buddha Nature, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object,... |
Dec 06 1985 |
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Illuminating Beyond Dualistic Knowing Consciousness, Ego, Buddha Nature, Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Delusion, Samadhi... |
Dec 06 1985 |
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Unifying Paths: The Lotus Sutra Journey Lotus Sutra, Happiness, Subject-and-Object, Discrimination, Politics, Offering,... |
May 28 1982 |
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Beyond Thought: Embrace Zen Intuition Pain, Intuition, Consciousness, Realization, Beginners, Subject-and-Object, Don'... |
Dec 17 1979 |
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Zazen's Symphony of Pure Practice Emotions, Subject-and-Object, confusion, Meditation, Oneness, Happiness,... |
Dec 14 1979 |
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Unity Within the Present Moment Realization, Concentration, Buddha Nature, Right Effort, Building, Subject-and-Object... |
Dec 13 1979 |
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Selflessness and Rilke: Perceiving Pure Existence confusion, Hate, Subject-and-Object, Community, Consciousness, Intuition, Beginners,... |
Sep 05 1979 |
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Egoless Journey to Enlightenment Subject-and-Object, Intuition, Hindrances, Compassion, Continuous Practice, Buddha... |
Aug 24 1977 |
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Interwoven Existence: Life as Zen Journey Heart Sutra, Subject-and-Object, Sanctuary, Separation, Lay, Realization, Hate... |
Sep 03 1975 |
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Eternal Harmony of Dynamic Existence Oneness, Birth-and-Death, Heart Sutra, Subject-and-Object, Separation, Discrimination... |
Sep 1975 |
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Interconnected Harmony in Zen Practice Bell, Subject-and-Object, Concentration, Interdependence, Buddha Nature, Suffering,... |
Aug 27 1975 |
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Pathways to Enlightenment: A Zen Journey Teacher-and-Student, Subject-and-Object, Discrimination, Realization, confusion,... |
Oct 23 1972 |
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Embracing Momentary Zen Impermanence Birth-and-Death, Subject-and-Object, Liberation, Religion, Happiness, Community,... |
Feb 1972 |
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Life's Essence: Beyond Karmic Boundaries Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Conversation, Discrimination, Passions, Greed,... |
Dec 03 1971 |
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Zen Symbols: Path to True Self Birth-and-Death, Ego, Gratitude, Subject-and-Object, Buddha Nature, Evil, Suffering,... |
Apr 10 1971 |
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Harmony in the Nature of Self Bell, Discrimination, Hate, Subject-and-Object, Addiction, Interdependence, Offering... |
Feb 1970 |
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Awakening Beyond Desire Delusion, Samadhi, Meditation, Nirvana, Subject-and-Object, Pain, Realization,... |
Feb 1969 |
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Transmuting Desire Through Emptiness Meditation Attachment, Subject-and-Object, Culture, Meditation, Addiction, Heart Sutra,... |
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Living the Vow Beyond Desire Suffering, Anger, Attachment, Consciousness, Balance, Liberation, Building,... |
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Embracing Emptiness with Compassionate Wisdom Subject-and-Object, Culture, Mindfulness, Realization, Compassion, Heart Sutra,... |
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