The Katagiri Roshi Audio Archive

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From Osaka Roots to Zen Wisdom Serial: KR-00328 The talk details a personal journey from growing up in a religious Buddhist family in Osaka, Japan, to becoming a Zen priest. Emphasis is placed on transitional phases, such as post-World War II experiences, working briefly for... *Ceremony, Teacher-and-Student, Chanting, Transmission, Ordination, Conversation, Compassion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 11 1971
Balancing Sutras and Service Duties Serial: KR-00329 The talk focuses on the challenges and responsibilities of practicing and teaching Buddhism both in the West and Japan. It emphasizes the importance of studying sutras despite the vast number, highlighting daily efforts to... *Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 11 1971
Zen Symbols: Path to True Self Serial: KR-00327 The talk explores the symbolic meaning of Buddha's birthday ceremony and its connection to Zen practice. Emphasizing the symbolism of sweet tea and flowers, it underscores the importance of realizing Buddha nature through direct... *Birth-and-Death, Ego, Gratitude, Subject-and-Object, Buddha Nature, Evil, Suffering, Oneness...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 10 1971
Rooting Zen: Beyond Ego Illusions Serial: KR-00325 The talk discusses Zen master Dogen's teachings on the "attainable root" versus the "lamentable branch," emphasizing the dangers of inserting extra thoughts in practice, which can lead to illusions and ego conflicts. The... *Happiness, Consciousness, Don't Know Mind, Buddha Nature, Delusion, Bell, Emotions,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 05 1971
Breaking Free: Effort and Mindfulness Serial: KR-00324 The lecture centers on the metaphor of a bird hatching from an egg to illustrate the importance of relying on others, especially in spiritual practice, while emphasizing the necessity of individual effort in breaking free from... *Breath, difficulty, Consciousness, Buddha Nature, Obstacles, Posture, Ceremony, Delusion, Pain...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 04 1971
Breathe Life with Mindful Action Serial: KR-00323 The talk titled "Mindful Living Beyond the Cushion" emphasizes the urgency of practicing Zen Buddhism by focusing on immediate, mindful actions rather than seeking abstract concepts like happiness or enlightenment. The speaker... *Breath, Mindfulness, Don't Know Mind, Evil, Bell, Ego, Happiness*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 03 1971
Breath, Mind, and Zen Harmony Serial: KR-00321 The talk explores the Zen concept of breath regulation, known as Chosoku, emphasizing the integration of mind and respiration with meticulous attention. Breathing, seen as a bridge between self and mind, should be moderate and... *Breath, Posture, Buddha Nature, Evil, Instruction, Meditation*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 02 1971
Aligning Breath with True Nature Serial: KR-00322 The talk discusses the practice of realizing one's capabilities, emphasizing the importance of recognizing personal habits and the environmental influences that shape them. It refers to the Zen concept of understanding and... *Breath, Buddha Nature, Delusion, Ego, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 02 1971
Breathing into Zen Harmony Serial: KR-00320 The talk explores the Zen practice of breathing as outlined by Dogen Zenji, emphasizing the importance of meticulous attention to breath for understanding the principles of transiency and regulation of the mind. Despite the... *Breath, Posture, Don't Know Mind, Instruction, Building, confusion, Delusion, Evil,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 01 1971
Zen's Path to Foundational Clarity Serial: KR-00326 The talk explores the significance of understanding the foundational aspects of life through Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of aligning with the 'bedrock' of human existence rather than being caught up in the... *Happiness, Enemies, Meditation*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1971
Beyond Dualities: Effort in Zen Serial: KR-00318 The talk explores the concept of effort in Zen practice, emphasizing its dichotomous nature between seeking enlightenment and avoiding delusion. The discussion highlights the complex relationship between effort, dichotomous... *Dragons, Delusion, Anger, Suffering*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 30 1971
Embracing Reality Beyond Dualism Serial: KR-00319 The talk delves into the profound concepts of emptiness and self-realization within the framework of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the notion of "big self" versus "small self." It stresses the futility of seeking peace in dualistic... *Dragons, Ego, Evil, Realization, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 30 1971
Navigating Uncertainty with Zen Clarity Serial: KR-00316 The talk explores the Zen Buddhist philosophy of accepting the present moment's reality amid life's uncertainties and challenges. It uses the allegory of Pindola Bharadwaja's story from the "Sutra of Sermon" or "Seppo Kyo" in... *Effort, Zazen, Happiness*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 27 1971
Finding Completeness in Each Step Serial: KR-00317 The talk emphasizes the "essence of completeness" found in the practice of Zen, particularly through the act of taking a single step rooted in the present moment. The speaker elucidates that genuine happiness and understanding of... *Religion*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 27 1971
Transcending Duality Through Continuous Practice Serial: KR-00315 The talk focuses on the Buddhist concept of cultivating and practicing good without cessation, emphasizing the need to transcend the conventional discrimination between good and bad. The discussion explores the existential... *Discrimination, Liberation, Religion, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 23 1971
Endless Effort Beyond Duality Serial: KR-00336 The talk focuses on the interpretation of "effort" as emphasized in Shakyamuni Buddha's last words, particularly in the "Shobo Genzo" by Dogen Zenji, who describes it as practicing "good things" without ceasing. The discourse... *Mahayana, Patience, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 20 1971
Advancing Towards Everyday Enlightenment Serial: KR-00311 The talk focuses on the nature of enlightenment through the lens of Zen teachings, specifically discussing the concept of Bukkojo—the continuous advancement towards Buddhahood—and how it applies to everyday practice. It examines... *Bell, Community, Buddha Nature, Discrimination, Dragons, Mahayana, Conversation, Suffering...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jan 19 1971
Enlightenment: A Journey Beyond Attainment Serial: KR-00314 The talk delves into the essence of Zazen practice, highlighting the importance of proper posture and mindful attention akin to a mother's care for a newborn. It discusses the concept of Buddha and non-Buddha, focusing on the... *Discrimination, Pain, Beginners, Buddha Nature, Religion, Interdependence, Lineage, Intention...*	Katagiri Roshi	1971
Breath and Being in Harmony Serial: KR-00332 This talk discusses the practice of breath regulation in Zazen, focusing on the teachings of Keizan Zen Master and the concept of "Makaseru," which implies trusting and relying on one's breath with mindful attention. It... *Breath, Observe, Interdependence, Emotions*	Katagiri Roshi	1971
Standing Upright: Tranquil Advancement Serial: KR-00210 The talk centers on the concept of "standing upright" in the Buddha's path, emphasizing the importance of advancing continuously with tranquility and stillness, as outlined by Dogen. This mode of progression is described as the... *Vow*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 15 1970
Living Compassion Through Zen Wisdom Serial: KR-00209 The talk emphasizes the significance of practicing Buddhist compassion in daily life, highlighting the Four Vows of Zen as a framework for integrating these teachings. It explores the progression from the practice of compassion... *Compassion, Delusion, Realization, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 15 1970
Compassionate Living in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00211 The talk explores the importance of compassion in Zen practice, emphasizing the need to treat all sentient beings with care, similar to caring for oneself. It also addresses overcoming egoism, controlling desires, and adhering to... *Oneness, Ego, Obstacles, Samadhi, Karma, Bell, difficulty, Attachment, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1970
Compassion's Path: Bridging Illusion and Reality Serial: KR-00212 The talk primarily discusses the Buddhist concept of compassion, focusing on the dual aspects of maitri (ji) and karuna (hi), and how these inform the practice of relieving both the sufferings and illusions of sentient beings. It... *Attachment, Compassion, Hate, difficulty, Suffering, Building, Happiness, Community, Delusion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1970
Living the Bodhisattva Path Daily Serial: KR-00213 The talk emphasizes the practical application of living the Bodhisattva way by integrating vows into daily life, rejecting superficial interpretations, and emphasizing direct experience and understanding of one's true nature and... *Vow, Bell, difficulty, Lay, Delusion, Compassion, Evil, Hate*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 12 1970
Embodying Enlightenment Through Daily Vows Serial: KR-00214 The talk explores the significance of the Four Vows within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing their integration into daily life to embody the path of a Bodhisattva. It discusses the interplay between karma and enlightenment... *confusion, Vow, Sanctuary, Consciousness, Mahayana, Causation, Beginners, Silence, Delusion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 11 1970
Gliding Beyond the Enlightened State Serial: KR-00215 The talk elaborates on the concept of Bukkojo, a state beyond the traditional understanding of Buddha and enlightenment, as described by Dogen Zenji and the Tozan Zen master. Bukkojo represents the fully realized state of an... *Silence, Conversation, Balance, confusion, Delusion*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1970
Leaping Beyond Self: Zen Awakening Serial: KR-00217 The talk revisits the teachings of Dōgen Zenji regarding self-study and the first of the four bodhisattva vows, emphasizing the progression from studying Buddhism to studying the self, which leads to enlightenment and freedom... *Concentration, Teacher-and-Student, Pain, confusion, Vow, Evil, Monastic Practice, Religion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 05 1970
Living Zen: Embodying Dharma Principles Serial: KR-00216 The talk explores the principles and practices of Zen as discussed through various teachings, emphasizing the importance of the monastic rules in Zen Buddhism as means to educate and cultivate oneself rather than conforming to... *Transmission, Meditation, Tassajara, Hindrances, Samadhi, Concentration, Religion, Instruction...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 1970
Unwavering Practice: Path to Awakening Serial: KR-00065 The talk emphasizes the significance of continuous practice, or Gyoji, in Buddhist practice, as outlined in the Avatamsaka Sutra and further elaborated by Dogen in Shobo Genzo. Gyoji is described as an uninterrupted devotion that... Soto Zen, Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, Building, Continuous Practice, Ceremony, Hate...	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 20 1970
Finding Peace in Unyielding Acceptance Serial: KR-00219 The talk examines the concept of finding peace and security in life through Buddhist practice, with a focus on the Japanese notion of "anjin," a state of assurance beyond duality. It explores Dogen's writing, "Gakudo Yojinshu,”... *Pain, Patience, difficulty, Birth-and-Death, Demons, Enemies, Transmission, Silence, Delusion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 07 1970
Embracing Life's Dance with Acceptance Serial: KR-00220 The talk delves into the concept of "willing acceptance" within the framework of Buddhist patience, specifically exploring the teachings of Anutpática Dhammakshanti, which represents ultimate acceptance beyond birth and... *Patience, Silence, difficulty, Pain, Meditation, Interdependence, Funeral, Enemies, Happiness...*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 05 1970
Silent Acceptance in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00221 This talk examines the concept of "peaceful patience" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the acceptance of reality and the limitations of intellectualizing spiritual questions. The discussion is anchored on the Zen story of Master... *Silence, Patience, Buddha Nature, Mahayana, Community*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 05 1970
Zen: Path to Inner Assurance Serial: KR-00222 The main thesis of this talk revolves around the understanding and practice of "Anjin," a state of religious security and assurance of one's existence, particularly through Sesshin, a strict period of Zazen. The speaker... *Patience, Delusion, Breath, Anger, Emotions, Building, Ego, Silence*	Katagiri Roshi	Oct 03 1970
Roots of Zen: Unraveling Delusions Serial: KR-00174 The talk explores the intricate view of Zen practice in addressing both emotional and intellectual delusions, likening these challenges to cutting the roots of a lotus. The discussion progresses through the five wrong views,... *Birth-and-Death, Vow, Silence, Fasting, Anger, Lay, Community, Delusion, Religion, Compassion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 27 1970
Kashaya: Trust and Existence Unveiled Serial: KR-00173 The talk focuses on the concept of the Kashaya robe and its symbolic role in manifesting the spirit of priest life. It highlights the juxtaposition between the complexity of priestly teachings and the efforts of laypeople to... Fasting, Chanting, Vow, Precepts, difficulty, Hate, Separation, Culture, Lay, Ceremony...	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 22 1970
Embracing Life's Direct Experience Serial: KR-00172 The talk explores the concept of "great reality" or "Adarsha Jnana," a wisdom beyond intellectual understanding, urging direct engagement with life’s phenomena rather than focusing solely on results. It emphasizes that practices... *Intuition, Posture, Building, Patience, Intention, Culture, Delusion*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 20 1970
Zazen Harmony Through Emptiness Serial: KR-00309 The lecture explores the concept of "Buddhist love" through the lens of emptiness and interconnectedness, emphasizing the practice of Zazen as a means to experience a responsive rapport with the truth and one's Buddha nature. It... *Posture, Hate, Bowing, Mahayana, Ceremony, Religion, Realization, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 15 1970
Zen Harmony: Beyond Rituals Serial: KR-00308 The talk examines the relationship and teachings between Dogen Zenji and his master, Nyojo Zenji, emphasizing the concept of "kanno doko" or responsive intercommunication, which transcends traditional religious connections. It... Ceremony, Chanting, Buddha Nature, Posture, Lay, Bowing, Oneness, Culture, Emotions...	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 13 1970
Embracing the Absolute Self Serial: KR-00304 The talk emphasizes the core Zen practice of becoming oneself, highlighting the challenge of understanding the self as it is, beyond concepts of misery or beauty. This is articulated through the concept of the "Absolute," where... Discrimination, Religion, Patience, Enthusiasm, Chanting, difficulty, Suffering...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 18 1970
Zen Alchemy: Embracing Practice's Magic Serial: KR-00300 The talk explores the concept of existence and practice within Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of perceiving life beyond mere results, akin to "magic," where true understanding emerges from ongoing practice and attentiveness... *Monastic Practice, Building, Chanting, Oneness, Silence, Discrimination, Suffering, Pain...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 16 1970
Universal Buddha Nature in All Beings Serial: KR-00306 This talk delves into the concept of Buddha nature, emphasizing that all sentient beings, including plants, possess the mind or Buddha nature. Key discussions focus on the principle of "mind-only" derived from Dogen Zenji's "... *Emotions, Mindfulness, Observe, Anger, Buddha Nature, Patience, Obstacles, Hindrances, Oneness...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 01 1970
Embracing Formless Zen Insight Serial: KR-00170 The talk discusses the conception of form and its relationship with space, emphasizing the profound meaning of formlessness in Zen practice. It explains that form, in its essence, is not a static entity but is dynamically related... Repentance, Building, Liberation, Balance, Oneness, Obstacles, Chanting, Ceremony...	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 30 1970
Harmonizing Mind Through Natural Presence Serial: KR-00299 The talk focuses on the concept of "control" in the practice of Zazen, specifically through body, breath, and mind, emphasizing the importance of alignment with the natural state rather than exerting force or control. The... *Bell, Breath, Buddha Nature, Posture, Instruction, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 30 1970
Crafting Tradition: Personalizing Buddhist Practice Serial: KR-00171 The talk explores the significance of creating Buddhist law and tradition through personal practice and understanding, with a focus on the teachings of Dogen Zenji. The discussion emphasizes the importance of internalizing and... Religion, Ordination, Chanting, Balance, Beginners, Lay, Community, Realization, Pain...	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 25 1970
Mind as Earth: Zen's Grounding Truth Serial: KR-00197 The talk focuses on the meaning and principle of "Shinchi" or "mental ground" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of observing the mind as synonymous with the earth's existence, where all phenomena arise. It discusses the... *Observe, Sangha, Causation, Bowing, Obstacles, Hindrances, Ceremony, Religion, Meditation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 14 1970
Embrace Presence Through Zen Practice Serial: KR-00198 The talk explores the principle of living life moment by moment, reflecting on the concept of "new life" based on transiency and causation, using Zen Buddhism as the framework. It emphasizes the necessity of embodying one's own... *Obstacles, Buddha Nature, Hate, Hindrances, Causation, Enemies, Observe, confusion, difficulty...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 14 1970
Mind's Path to Liberation Serial: KR-00236 The talk explores the "Merit Virtue of Buddhist Law" as described by Dogen Zenji in the "Shobo Genzo," focusing on the chapter "Kesa Kudoku no Maki." It highlights the Shinchi Kangyo Sutra's teaching on the mind's symbolic... *Attachment, Buddha Nature, Observe, Liberation, Sanctuary, Building, Precepts, Emotions,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 07 1970
Navigating Mind Realms Through Zazen Serial: KR-00237 This talk explores the concept of the "five destinations" – health, hungry ghost, animal, human, and heavenly beings – describing their unique dispositions and states of mind, and how one’s mental state navigates these realms,... *Observe*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 07 1970
Integrating Buddha Nature Through Practice Serial: KR-00307 The talk emphasizes the importance of integrating and embodying the Buddha nature inherent in all sentient beings through consistent practice. It discusses understanding and overcoming three hindrances—mental obstacles preventing... *Obstacles, Hindrances, Buddha Nature, Consciousness, Ego, Delusion, Religion, Mindfulness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 06 1970
Swimming Freely in Compassion's Vastness Serial: KR-00196 The talk emphasizes the concept of non-duality and understanding one's own nature as exemplified in Zen teachings, particularly through the critique of the story involving Joshu's action with a cat. Dogen's stance is cited,... *Discrimination, Compassion, Meditation, Pain, Delusion*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 05 1970

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