The Katagiri Roshi Audio Archive

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Living Zen: Embodying The Present Serial: KR-00175 In this talk, the focus is on the concept of "Gyoji," the continuous practice of manifesting Buddha's teachings in every action and thought, emphasizing that true understanding comes not from questioning but from experiencing the... *Ordination, Fox, Attachment, Suffering, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Embracing Compassionate Transformation Daily Serial: KR-00239 The talk discusses Angulimala's transformation under Shakyamuni Buddha's guidance, highlighting themes of forgiveness, redemption, and daily mindfulness or "Gyoji." It further emphasizes Dogen’s teaching on the importance of... *Suffering, New Year, Precepts, Transmission, Silence, Discrimination*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Flowing Through Life and Death Serial: KR-00240 This talk articulates the concept of Gyoji, emphasizing the continuous, daily practice necessary for understanding the essence of life and death as it is continually transmitted by Gyoji. It discusses how one should perceive life... *Buddha Nature, Samadhi, Greed, Liberation, Community, Religion, Realization, Consciousness...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Beyond Instinct: Embracing Human Morality Serial: KR-00241 The talk addresses the philosophical dilemma concerning the human capacity to create both good and evil, highlighting the distinction between humans and animals. It explores the role of human consciousness and the six senses in... *Evil, Intention, Bell, Discrimination*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Zen's Path to Liberation Beyond Thought Serial: KR-00266 The talk delves into the Zen practice's philosophical foundations, emphasizing Dogen and Tozan Zen Master's teachings from the "Gyoji" chapter of Shobo Genzo. It explores concepts of practice, verbal explanation, and how they... *Birth-and-Death, Intimacy, Liberation, Ceremony, Community, Attachment, Suffering, Building...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Interwoven Paths of Zen Actualization Serial: KR-00268 The talk explores the intertwined paths of Zen practice, focusing on the teachings of Tozan Daishi and Ungo Doyo Daisho, emphasizing that Gyoji, Zen's practice, involves both teaching and actualizing the Dhamma. The discourse... *Interdependence, difficulty, Teacher-and-Student, Dragons, Consciousness, Ego, Evil,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Nourishing All: Zen's Communal Offering Serial: KR-00180 The talk discusses the ritual of offering food to all beings in a Zen monastery, focusing on the significance of the 'Saba' offering as part of mealtime rituals. It emphasizes the teachings related to taking refuge in the Buddha... *Demons, Offering, Precepts, Balance, Patience, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 30 1972
Manifesting Buddha Nature Through Discipline Serial: KR-00179 This talk explores the practice of Gyoji, focusing on Maha Kasyapa's adherence to the 12-fold practice, which Dogen Zenji emphasizes as a means of manifesting Buddha nature through daily discipline. Maha Kasyapa, being Shakyamuni... *New Year, Monastic Practice, Buddha Nature, Three Treasures, Delusion, Posture, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 17 1972
Living Enlightenment Through Continuous Practice Serial: KR-00178 The talk discusses Shakyamuni Buddha's life and teachings, emphasizing the concept of "Gyoji," or continuous practice, as fundamental to understanding and realizing enlightenment. It highlights Shakyamuni's belief that... *Offering, Patience, Discrimination, Nirvana, Community, Lotus Sutra, Ceremony, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 15 1972
Perfect Wisdom Beyond Apparent Defects Serial: KR-00176 The central thesis of the talk focuses on the concept of Zazen, as discussed by Dogen and rooted in the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, emphasizing "no sign of defect" in practice. The discourse explores the frequent intersection... *Perfect Wisdom, Conversation, Nirvana, Greed, Liberation, Culture, Silence*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
Universal Enlightenment: Wisdom in Action Serial: KR-00177 The talk discusses the concept of enlightenment within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the transformation of tranquility into Nirvana or enlightenment that is universally applicable and not limited to personal experience. It emphasizes... *Mahayana, Four Noble Truths, Emotions, Consciousness, Nirvana, Community, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
Navigating Desire in Buddhist Practice Serial: KR-00238 The discussion revolves around distinguishing between unnecessary and necessary desires within Buddhist practice, emphasizing that Buddhism does not ignore desire but carefully addresses it to align with truth and enlightenment.... *Consciousness, Greed, Discrimination, Building, Nirvana, Community, Buddha Nature, Liberation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
Embracing Intuitive Zen Practice Serial: KR-00187 The talk emphasizes the importance of using the mind purposefully within the practice of Zen Buddhism. It critiques the tendency to excessively fill the mind with knowledge, instead advocating for the arrangement and clear... *Intuition, Interdependence, Lotus Sutra, Ceremony, Pain, Tassajara, Liberation*...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 27 1972
Sitting Beyond Thought: Embodying Truth Serial: KR-00183 The talk explores the role of intellect in the life of an enlightened individual, emphasizing the balance between intellectual activity and the deeper understanding of reality. It suggests that intellectual understanding is vital... *Emotions, Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Realization, Soto Zen, Mahayana, Chanting, Intention,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 25 1972
Beyond Ego: Embracing Unified Existence Serial: KR-00184 The talk explores Shakyamuni Buddha's path to enlightenment, emphasizing the profound unity of existence through various dimensions, and critiques the human tendency toward egoistic perceptions. It further analyzes Zen teachings... Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, Community, Attachment, Realization, Hate, Building...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 25 1972
Gyoji: The Heartbeat of Zen Practice Serial: KR-00188 The talk elucidates the distinction between "practice" and the concept of "Gyoji" as used by Dogen Zenji, emphasizing Gyoji as a dynamic, timeless manifestation of living practice, rather than an idealistic goal-oriented pursuit... *Bell, Ceremony, Tassajara, Discrimination, Chanting, Oneness, Liberation, Nirvana,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 08 1972
Mind's Maze: Unraveling Zen Reality Serial: KR-00193 The talk discusses the concept of practice in Zen Buddhism, highlighting the idea that everything is a creation of the mind, challenging the notion of objective reality. The importance of understanding life as a series of mental... *Attachment, Posture, Anger, Religion*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 04 1972
Embracing Stillness Beyond Attachments Serial: KR-00194 The talk addresses the theme of practicing Zazen amidst daily life's distractions and delusions. It emphasizes the limitations of practicing with a goal-oriented mindset, as ideas and purposes often do not aid in navigating... *Attachment, Liberation, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 04 1972
Unfolding Reality: Embracing Dynamic Emptiness Serial: KR-00181A The talk explores the dynamic nature of reality as described in Buddhism, emphasizing the concept of "emptiness" or "Buddha" as ever-changing and unable to be confined. It highlights the importance of "Gyoji" (continuous practice... *Compassion, Demons*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Embracing Momentary Zen Impermanence Serial: KR-00185 The talk explores the concept of Gyoji as the continuous practice of Zen, emphasizing its role as both the manifestation and the seed of Buddhas. It underscores that ultimate practice is not about attaining something with effort... *Birth-and-Death, Subject-and-Object, Liberation, Religion, Happiness, Community, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Kensho Clarity: Beyond the Ego Serial: KR-00186 The talk primarily explores the concept of "Kensho" and its potential to lead to a "crazy" perception if not understood correctly, emphasizing the distinction between genuine spiritual insight versus an ego-driven... *Suffering, Ego, Liberation, Continuous Practice, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Infinite Resonance of Zen Meditation Serial: KR-00195 The talk explores the Zen concept of gammodoki, illustrating the human desire for satisfaction despite practicing dietary restraint. It examines Dogen's teachings on zazen, emphasizing undifferentiated practice and realization,... *Bell, Realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Living Like a Diesel Engine Serial: KR-00181B The talk discusses Dogen’s teachings, particularly focusing on the concept of "Gyoji," a term used when life manifests dynamically, free from idealistic conceptions. The speaker draws an analogy between living one's life and... *Building, Tassajara, Intention*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Nowness: Interconnectedness in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00182 This talk focuses on understanding Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings through the dual concepts of perpetual transmigration and interdependent arising. These principles emphasize the interconnectedness of life within a continuous flow... *Building, Tassajara, confusion, difficulty, Community, Compassion, Realization*...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Zen Journey through Timeless Practice Serial: KR-00191 The talk centers on the concept of "real practice" (Gyoji) as described by Dogen, emphasizing the importance of sustained practice and the role of a teacher in achieving true enlightenment. Through the metaphor of riding the... *Breath*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 30 1972
Zen Practice: Embracing the Present Moment Serial: KR-00192 The talk focuses on contrasting the Zen practices of Soto and Rinzai schools, exploring how practice in Soto Zen, particularly Shikantaza ("just sitting"), emphasizes the revelation and maintenance of one's inherent universal... *Fox, Realization, Liberation, Beginners, Posture, Silence, Meditation, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 30 1972
The Essence of Tranquil Zen Practice Serial: KR-00190 The talk emphasizes achieving tranquility, free from human agency and mental noise, by embracing the practice of Zen (Jakujō) and deepening one's awareness and compassion for oneself and others. It discusses the concept of... *Compassion, Realization, Rinzai, Samadhi*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 26 1972
Awakening the Buddha Within Serial: KR-00291 The talk centers on the concept of becoming Buddha through acceptance and practice, emphasizing the manifestation of one's own Buddha nature as seen in past, present, and future Buddhas. The discussion highlights the importance...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1971
Beyond Thoughts: Zen's Path to Liberation Serial: KR-00290 The talk explores the Zen concept of non-abiding, emphasizing the transient nature of thoughts, pain, and experiences, relating them to foundational teachings by Dogen Zenji and Shakyamuni Buddha. It discusses five types of eyes... *Pain, Beginners, Birth-and-Death, Hate, Commitment, Tassajara, Liberation, Lay, difficulty...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1971
Peaceful Mind Through Zazen Practice Serial: KR-00218 The talk focuses on the significance of the sesshin and the practice of Zazen, emphasizing its role in achieving a settled, peaceful mind much like Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. The main purpose of sesshin and Zazen practice... *Posture, Vow, Delusion, Transmission, Evil, Instruction, Beginners, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1971
The Flow of Continuous Awakening Serial: KR-00289 The talk centers on the concept of "Gyoji" and "non-abiding" in Zen practice, exploring the transient and illusory nature of phenomena and religious conduct. The discussion references the root of "non-abiding" as articulated in... *Buddha Mind, Discrimination, Liberation, Oneness, Hate, Impermanence, Tassajara, Conversation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1971
Big Mind, Endless Compassion Journey Serial: KR-00288 The talk reflects on the recent passing of Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the Buddhist concepts of "big mind" and "big patience" as articulated in Dogen Zenji's work "Tenzo Kyokun." The speaker elaborates on Dogen's descriptions of... *Big Mind, Patience, Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Funeral, Compassion, Suffering*...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 04 1971
Life's Essence: Beyond Karmic Boundaries Serial: KR-00287 The talk explores the concept of "life in itself" and how it transcends karmic viewpoints by being pure and sustaining life moment after moment without abiding. This idea is linked to Buddhist teachings, particularly those of... *Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Conversation, Discrimination, Passions, Greed, Building, Evil...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 03 1971
Vivid Practice Beyond Understanding Serial: KR-00286 The talk focuses on the concept of practice, particularly the Zen notion of "Gyoji," which emphasizes practice that extends beyond self and others' understanding, akin to Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings on emptiness and Dogen Zenji... *Impermanence, Tassajara, Attachment, Realization, Gratitude*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 02 1971
Beyond Duality: Embracing Buddha Nature Serial: KR-00285 The main thesis of the talk explores the concept of Gyoji, a practice reflecting Zen's focus on transcending dualistic thought, and its manifestation throughout the universe, beyond self and others. It contrasts different... *Interview, Buddha Nature, Balance, Observe, Evil, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 01 1971
Seeing Through the Buddha's Eye Serial: KR-00292 The talk explores the concept of the "Buddha's eye" and its role in realizing enlightenment and understanding all forms of life through Zen practice. It discusses the metaphorical use of "balloons" to illustrate stages of... *Buddha Mind, Gratitude, Discrimination, Tassajara, Chanting, Observe, Ceremony, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 1971
Unity in Collective Practice Serial: KR-00284 The talk explores the principle that practice should be in unity with the collective activities of others, as emphasized in Dogen's teachings, particularly expressing that individual over-effort contradicts the true path of... *Ego, Discrimination, Attachment, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 30 1971
Present Moment, True Zazen Awakening Serial: KR-00283 The talk emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment through practicing Zazen, urging individuals to release preconceived notions of enlightenment and past experiences. It critiques the tendency to remain busy... *Effort, Zazen*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 27 1971
Present Without Projections Serial: KR-00282 The talk addresses the challenge of perceiving and connecting with reality beyond subjective projections, using the example of perceiving "Bob" as distinct from the imagined attributes one might impose. It emphasizes the practice... *Consciousness, Separation, Buddha Nature, Monastic Practice, Bell, Discrimination, Tassajara,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 27 1971
Eternal Practice: Dogen's Path to Wisdom Serial: KR-00281 The talk delves into Dogen's concept of Gyoji, emphasizing the maintenance of Buddhist practice through religious awakening, active practice, and self-realization, which in Buddhism equates to wisdom. It discusses the nature of... *Realization, Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Nirvana*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 25 1971
Endless Circle of Zen Practice Serial: KR-00280 The talk focuses on Dogen Zenji's introduction of the concept of Gyoji in his writings, emphasizing practice and the continuous path of realization. The discussion highlights the importance of Gyoji as the full essence of... *Nirvana, Ceremony, Bell, Realization, Suffering, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 12 1971
Reviving Genuine Zen Practices Today Serial: KR-00279 This talk examines the transformation of traditional Zen practices, particularly the Shuso ceremony, in modern times. It critiques the ceremonial formalities lacking genuine practice and illustrates the historical and... Ceremony, Dragons, Mahayana, Building, confusion, Funeral, Tassajara, Suffering...	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 05 1971
Gyoji: Practice in Action Serial: KR-00278 The talk focuses on the concept of "gyoji," which is translated as "action" or "deed" in the context of religious practice, drawing on Dogen's teachings. The talk emphasizes that gyoji is akin to a teacher guiding students in... *Japan, Dogen*	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 02 1971
Wholehearted Presence in Everyday Life Serial: KR-00064 This talk explores the concept of Shikantaza, as interpreted by Dogen Zenji, emphasizing non-attachment to cultural or sectarian ideas in Buddhist practice. It discusses the integration of mindfulness and awareness in daily life... *Concentration, Mahayana, Samadhi, Instruction, Beginners, Posture, Attachment*...	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 26 1971
Blossoming Enlightenment Through Transience Serial: KR-00277 The talk explores the concept of Shobo Genzo Nehan Myoshin as transmitted by Shakyamuni Buddha to his disciple Kshapa, emphasizing the symbolic importance of the flower of Udumbara and its implications for enlightenment and human... *Community, Compassion, Funeral, Emotions, Ceremony, Pain, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 22 1971
Transcending Ego: Path to Enlightenment Serial: KR-00061 The talk addresses the concepts of stubbornness and self-centeredness (Jūsō) as the sources of suffering, using Zen, Buddhist teachings, and biblical narratives to illustrate these points. The discussion emphasizes the futility... *Precepts, Four Noble Truths, Observe, Pain, Mindfulness, Greed, Patience, Anger, Religion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 03 1971
Breaking Self-Centered Chains of Suffering Serial: KR-00062 The talk examines the concept of bigotry and stubbornness as causes of suffering, drawing on interpretations from Buddhist texts and the Old Testament to illustrate the tendency of self-centeredness in human behavior. The... *Precepts, Four Noble Truths, Observe, Pain, Mindfulness, Tassajara, Greed, Patience, Anger...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 03 1971
Embracing Suffering Through Zen Awareness Serial: KR-00060 The talk focuses on the Four Noble Truths, introduced by Shakyamuni Buddha post-enlightenment, highlighting how all existence is suffering, caused by illusion and ignorance, and explores the path to cessation through the... *Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Soto Zen, Instruction, Posture, Nirvana, difficulty, Delusion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 02 1971
Breaking the Chains of Illusion Serial: KR-00059 The talk addresses the essential Buddhist teaching of the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the inevitability and universality of suffering, its roots in illusion and ignorance, and the practice of the Eightfold Path as a mechanism... *Four Noble Truths, Suffering, Soto Zen, Instruction, Nirvana, difficulty, Tassajara, Beginners...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 02 1971
Present Moment: Embracing Zen Emptiness Serial: KR-00044 The talk explores the nature of the present moment in Zen philosophy, emphasizing its transient and empty nature. The discourse delves into the concept of "suffering" as understood in Buddhism, highlighting it as an inherent... Bell, Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Building, Samadhi, Patience, Nirvana, Emotions...	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 1971

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