The Berkeley Zen Center Audio Archive
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The Dharma Of Listening and SpeakingSerial: BZ-02863 The discussion delves into the profound topics of mindful speaking and listening, invoking Zen teachings and various religious perspectives to underscore the ethical dimensions of communication. The lecturer elaborates on the... Silence, Right Speech, Listening, Speaking, Precepts, Bodhisattva Vow, Zazen Mind... |
Sep 18 2021 |
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Three Different Kinds Of MindSerial: BZ-02862 The talk discusses three types of mind central to Zen practice: open mind, beginner's mind, and ordinary mind. It explores open-mindedness in accepting different views and experiences, beginner's mind as a metaphor for fresh,... Ordinary Mind, Doubt, Beginners, Book of Serenity |
Sep 11 2021 |
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Fire, Flood, ZazenSerial: BZ-02861 The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen as a means to settle the self and achieve composure amidst life's turmoil. It discusses the importance of regulating life, finding ordinary meaning, and maintaining a receptive mind... Emotions, Monkey Mind, Composure, Mindfulness, Anger |
Sep 04 2021 |
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Getting StuckSerial: BZ-02860 The talk focuses on the concept of being physically and metaphorically "stuck," using personal anecdotes from a challenging backpacking trip to reflect on larger philosophical and spiritual questions about handling difficulties... Big Mind, Ordinary Mind, Lay Practice, Emotions, Humility |
Aug 28 2021 |
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What Now, I Don't KnowSerial: BZ-02859 The talk engages with the challenges and reflections brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly relating to the reopening plans of Berkeley's Zen Center (BCC). Amidst the evolving situation with the Delta variant and... Book of Serenity, Lay Practice, Ordinary Mind, Patience, Chanting |
Aug 21 2021 |
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ChoiceSerial: BZ-02858 The talk discusses the concept of choices and their impact, emphasizing the significance of how we respond to situations rather than the situations themselves. This theme is explored through various cultural references, personal... Rinzai, Freedom, Global Warming, Big Mind, Jukai |
Aug 14 2021 |
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Things Fall ApartSerial: BZ-02857 The talk references various works and themes centered around the notion of impermanence and the cyclical nature of life's events. The speaker incorporates a musical piece by Bob Dylan titled "Everything is Broken" to highlight... War, Aspects of Practice, Berkeley Zen Center, Nirvana, confusion |
Aug 07 2021 |
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Zazen Forms and ImpermanenceSerial: BZ-02856 This talk discusses the introduction to Zazen practice as experienced by an attendee at the Berkeley Zen Center. Emphasis is placed on the various preparatory steps before meditation begins, including bowing and adjusting posture... Emotions, Bowing, Attachment, Daily Life |
Jul 31 2021 |
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The Mind Of A Sentient Being Is Difficult To ChangeSerial: BZ-02855 The discussion revolves around the challenge in changing the mindsets of sentient beings, drawing heavily from Buddhist teachings and texts. A central theme explored is the application of bodhisattva principles, particularly the... Lotus Sutra, Oneness, Buddha Nature, Paramitas, Mahayana |
Jul 24 2021 |
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Me Too, The Dharma of FriendshipSerial: BZ-02854 In the talk, the theme revolves around the practice of Zen and the concept of Dharma friendship, highlighting the integral role of spiritual camaraderie in holistic living. Events and discussions illustrate how responses to... Constancy, Soto Zen, Patience, Lotus Sutra, Berkeley Zen Center |
Jul 17 2021 |
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Forms In The Zendo and In Our LivesSerial: BZ-02853 -
Daily Life, Soto Zen, Bowing, Mindfulness |
Jul 10 2021 |
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The Four Establishments Of Mindfulness, Part TwoSerial: BZ-02852 -
Mindfulness, Anger, Four Foundations, Observe |
Jul 03 2021 |
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Waking UpSerial: BZ-02851 -
Rinzai, Blue Cliff Record, Bell, Book of Serenity, Aspects of Practice |
Jun 26 2021 |
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This Little Light Of MineSerial: BZ-02850 -
Shosan, Blue Cliff Record, Bodhisattva Vow, Dokusan, Freedom |
Jun 20 2021 |
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Sangha JewelSerial: BZ-02864 -
American, Building, Religion, Ordination, Dana |
Jun 19 2021 Berkeley Zen Center |
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The Four Establishments Of MindfulnessSerial: BZ-02848 -
Mindfulness, Shikantaza, Consciousness, Concentration, Mahayana |
Jun 18 2021 |
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Six ParamitasSerial: BZ-02849 -
Patience, Heart Sutra, Paramitas, Precepts |
Jun 18 2021 |
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The Four Brahmaviharas (The Four Immeasurable Minds)Serial: BZ-02847 -
Equanimity, Peace, Anger, Ego, Happiness |
Jun 12 2021 |
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Beginner's SesshinSerial: BZ-02846 -
Continuous Practice, Mindfulness, Bowing, Heart Sutra, Kinhin |
Jun 06 2021 |
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The Five SkandhasSerial: BZ-02845 -
Consciousness, Heart Sutra, Zazen Mind, Avalokiteshvara, Money |
Jun 05 2021 |
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Bodhisattva PreceptsSerial: BZ-02844 -
Precepts, Karma, Evil, Bodhisattva Precepts, Freedom |
Jun 04 2021 |
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The Three Marks Of ExistenceSerial: BZ-02843 -
Nirvana, Four Noble Truths, Monkey Mind, Daily Life, Beginners |
May 29 2021 |
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The Noble Eightfold PathSerial: BZ-02842 -
Right Speech, Mindfulness, Karma, Concentration, Four Noble Truths |
May 28 2021 |
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The Four Noble TruthsSerial: BZ-02841 -
Big Mind, Four Noble Truths, Religion, Precepts, Patience |
May 22 2021 |
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Fukanzazengi, Part 2Serial: BZ-02836 -
Dragons, Non-thinking, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Shikantaza |
May 15 2021 |
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Zazen Instructions, Part 1Serial: BZ-02837 -
Zazengi, Non-thinking, Concentration, Samadhi |
May 15 2021 |
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Zazen Instructions, Part 2Serial: BZ-02838 -
Zazengi, Non-thinking, Concentration, Zenki, Samadhi |
May 15 2021 |
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Zazen Instructions ASerial: BZ-02839 -
Zazengi, Non-thinking, Concentration, Zenki, Samadhi |
May 15 2021 |
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Zazen Instructions BSerial: BZ-02840 -
Zazengi, Non-thinking, Concentration, Zenki, Samadhi |
May 15 2021 |
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Three RefugesSerial: BZ-02835 -
Buddha Nature, Platform Sutra, Precepts, Karma |
May 14 2021 |
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Fukanzazengi, Part 1Serial: BZ-02834 -
Buddha Nature, Balance, Aspects of Practice, realization, Concentration |
May 08 2021 |
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BoundlessnessSerial: BZ-02833 -
Heart Sutra, Peace, Chanting, Lotus Sutra, Jukai |
May 01 2021 |
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AlignmentSerial: BZ-02832 -
Balance, Buddha Nature, Berkeley Zen Center, American, Yogachara |
Apr 24 2021 |
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The Practice Of PatienceSerial: BZ-02831 -
Patience, Bowing, Separation, Buddha Nature, Right Speech |
Apr 17 2021 |
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Buddha's Story, The Sad PartsSerial: BZ-02830 -
War, Attachment, Ordination |
Apr 11 2021 |
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Buddha's StorySerial: BZ-02829 -
Global Warming, Buddha Nature, Religion, Lineage |
Apr 10 2021 |
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Ramaytush Skillful EffortSerial: BZ-02828 -
Four Noble Truths, Ordinary Mind, Bodhisattva Vow, Platform Sutra, Daily Life... |
Apr 03 2021 |
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Buddha NatureSerial: BZ-02827 -
Buddha Nature, Doubt, Berkeley Zen Center, Continuous Practice |
Mar 27 2021 |
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Spiritual FormationSerial: BZ-02826 -
Continuous Practice, Berkeley Zen Center, American, Dharma Transmission |
Mar 20 2021 |
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Sojun And JiJuYu ZanmaiSerial: BZ-02825 -
Samadhi, uchiyama, Ego, Blue Cliff Record, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center |
Mar 13 2021 |
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ZenTalkSerial: BZ-02824 -
Priest, Anger, Karma, Shikantaza, Delusion |
Mar 06 2021 |
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Practicing With EmptinessSerial: BZ-02823 -
Heart Sutra, Avalokiteshvara, Berkeley Zen Center, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Silence... |
Feb 27 2021 |
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Hai! Here I AmSerial: BZ-02822 -
Zazen Mind, Religion, Observe, Politics, Beginners |
Feb 20 2021 |
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Tail Of The OxSerial: BZ-02821 -
Anger, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Lotus Sutra |
Feb 13 2021 |
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Remembering SojunSerial: BZ-02820 Part of a series of online gatherings where at each meeting three long time students of Sojun Roshi share their memories of him.
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Sojun Mel Weitsman, Berkeley Zen Center, Ego, Lay Ordination, Money, Dokusan... |
Feb 12 2021 3 of 5 Zoom |
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Teachers, DisciplesSerial: BZ-02818 -
Silence, Blue Cliff Record, Ordinary Mind, Transmission, Rinzai |
Feb 06 2021 |
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TestSerial: BZ-02819 -
Silence, Blue Cliff Record, Ordinary Mind |
Feb 06 2021 |
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Trust SupportSerial: BZ-02817 -
Berkeley Zen Center, Soto Zen, Lineage, Commitment |
Jan 30 2021 |
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Way-Seeking Mind TalkSerial: BZ-02816 -
Lineage, Rinzai, Precepts, Interview, Kinhin |
Jan 25 2021 |
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Not KnowingSerial: BZ-02814 -
Don't Know Mind, Book of Serenity, Enemies, Intimacy |
Jan 23 2021 |