The Taigen Leighton Audio Archive
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The Space of Zazen and the Grass HutSerial: TL-00351 ADZG Sunday Morning,Dharma Talk
This talk addresses the concept of creating a sacred space for Zen practice, emphasizing the metaphorical and physical significance of spaces like Shitou's grass hut as depicted in "Song of the Grass Hut." The focus is on the... Practice, Buddha, Zazen |
Sep 14 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Ferguson, Climate and Maitreya BodhisattvaSerial: TL-00350 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Hate, Balance, Pain, Avalokiteshvara |
Sep 01 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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August 24th, 2014, Serial No. 00349Serial: TL-00349 -
Separation, Patience, Lay Practice, Money, Letting Go |
Aug 24 2014 |
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Faces of Compassion - Part 3Serial: TL-00348 Two Arrows Zen telephone course,
Seminar
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Lovingkindness, Manjushri, Duality, Balance, Vasubandhu |
Aug 09 2014 Two Arrows Zen |
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Faces of Compassion - Part 2Serial: TL-00346 Two Arrows Zen telephone course,
Seminar
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Lotus Sutra, Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Paramitas, Thich Nhat Hanh |
Aug 02 2014 Two Arrows Zen |
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July 27th, 2014, Serial No. 00345Serial: TL-00345 -
Manjushri, Thich Nhat Hanh, Freedom |
Jul 27 2014 |
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Faces of Compassion - Part 1Serial: TL-00344 Two Arrows Zen telephone course,
Seminar
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Manjushri, Balance, Mahayana, Patience |
Jul 26 2014 Two Arrows Zen |
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Interdependence Day and InjusticeSerial: TL-00343 ADZG Sunday Morning,Dharma Talk
The talk discusses the concept of "Interdependence Day" in relation to the American Independence Day, drawing parallels between the ideals of freedom and interconnectedness within Buddhist practice and American principles. The... American, Practice, Interdependence |
Jul 06 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Practicing the Fullness of Space: Dogen, Environmental Awareness, Modern Physics, and the Bodhisattva WorkSerial: TL-00342 Dharma Talk
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Daily Life, Bodhisattva Way, Gratitude, Concentration, Silence |
Jun 25 2014 Upaya Zen Center |
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Suzuki Roshi's Spacious MeadowSerial: TL-00341 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Balance, Big Mind, Concentration, Two Truths, Right Effort |
Jun 23 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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The Buddha Work in HiddennessSerial: TL-00340 ADZG Sesshin,Dharma Talk
The talk explores the concept of "Buddha work" within the framework of the "Mountains and Waters Sutra" by Dogen, emphasizing the integration of Zen practice with the landscapes we inhabit. The discussion highlights how... Buddha, Work, Practice |
Jun 01 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Giving Birth and the Two TruthsSerial: TL-00357 The talk explores Zen concepts related to impermanence, illustrated through "The Blue Mountains are Constantly Walking" and "A Stone Woman Gives Birth at Night" from Dogen's "Mountains and Waters Sutra." It examines how these... Practice, Time, Zazen |
May 31 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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The History of Walking and the Landscape SutraSerial: TL-00339 ADZG Sesshin,Dharma Talk
The talk explores the "Mountains and Water Sutra" by Dogen, reinterpreted as the "Landscape Sutra" or "samsui-kyo," emphasizing the interconnectedness of landscape and practice. It discusses how walking, both literal and... Buddha, Practice, Zazen |
May 30 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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The Landscape Sutra and Planetary HospiceSerial: TL-00338 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Transmission, Daily Life, Letting Go, Practice Period, Impermanence |
May 26 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Zazen as Mountain PerformanceSerial: TL-00337 ADZG Sesshin,
Dharma Talk
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Practice Period, Patience, Liberation, Constancy |
May 25 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Bodhidharma's Nothing HolySerial: TL-00336 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Bodhidharma, Blue Cliff Record, Practice Period, Shuso Ceremony, Avalokiteshvara... |
May 19 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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The Stone Woman gives Birth at NightSerial: TL-00335 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Two Truths, Hate, Perfect Wisdom, Sekito Kisen |
May 12 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Connecting Deeply through our MothersSerial: TL-00334 ADZG Sunday Morning,Dharma Talk
The talk focuses on the interconnectedness of all beings through the lens of motherhood, emphasizing the Buddhist concept of two truths: the non-duality of existence and the particularity of individual personhood. It reflects on... Time, Dogen, Practice |
May 11 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Stage of Faith and Stage of Person: Mind and EnvironmentSerial: TL-00333 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Faith, Practice Period, Book of Serenity, Mahayana |
May 05 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Study of Hiddenness and the Dark MountainSerial: TL-00332 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Practice Period, Liberation, Cultivation, Silence, Faith |
May 04 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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The Hiddenness of Mountains & Thinking like a MountainSerial: TL-00331 ADZG Sunday Morning,Dharma Talk
The talk centers around Dogen's "Mountains and Waters Sutra" and its thematic exploration of interconnectedness with nature, as discussed within a current practice period. Emphasis is placed on the text's perspective of viewing... Practice, Time, Study |
Apr 27 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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April 24th, 2014, Serial No. 00330Serial: TL-00330 -
Practice Period, Lay Practice, Ceremony, Lay |
Apr 24 2014 |
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Gary Snyder walking the Mountains and Water landscapeSerial: TL-00329 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Practice Period, Liberation, Observe, Rinzai |
Apr 14 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Themes of Mountains and Water SutraSerial: TL-00328 ADZG Sunday Morning,Dharma Talk
This talk introduces the themes from Dogen's "Mountains and Waters Sutra," which serves as the focus for the spring practice period. The central thesis explores the interconnectedness of humans and the environment, specifically... Practice, Dogen, Time |
Apr 06 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Rinzai's "Not a thing to be disliked"Serial: TL-00327 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Faith, Letting Go, Rinzai, Heart Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts |
Mar 31 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Hidden Lamp PreviewSerial: TL-00326 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Bodhidharma, Lay Practice, Dharma Transmission, Lay, Transmission |
Mar 17 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Mountains and Water Sutra for St. Patrick's DaySerial: TL-00325 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Liberation, Six Realms, Practice Period, Doubt, Funeral |
Mar 16 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Sakyamuni's ParanirvanaSerial: TL-00324 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Nirvana, Parinirvana, Demons, Buddha Ancestors |
Feb 16 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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The Horse Ancestor's MindsSerial: TL-00323 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Ordinary Mind, Buddha Mind, Don't Know Mind, Hyakujo, Fox |
Feb 10 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Foundational Zen StoriesSerial: TL-00322 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Bodhidharma, Blue Cliff Record, Dharma Transmission, Platform Sutra, Tozan |
Feb 09 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Plant "Intelligence" and Meditative AwarenessSerial: TL-00321 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Platform Sutra, Obstacles, Bodhisattva Way, Oneness, Desire |
Jan 27 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Dogen's BirthdaySerial: TL-00320 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Shobogenzo, Letting Go, Eiheiji, New Year |
Jan 26 2014 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Zhaozhou's Dog-Yes and NoSerial: TL-00319 Saturday Rohatsu Sesshin,
Dharma Talk
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Karmic Consciousness, Book of Serenity, Hongzhi, Bodhidharma, Don't Know Mind... |
Dec 07 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Zhaozhou's Cypress Tree Buddha natureSerial: TL-00318 Friday Rohatsu Sesshin,
Dharma Talk
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Continuous Practice, Book of Serenity, Bodhidharma |
Dec 06 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Zhaozhou and the Cypress TreeSerial: TL-00317 Thursday Rohatsu Sesshin,
Dharma Talk
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Bodhidharma, Book of Serenity, Blue Cliff Record, Intention, Practice Period... |
Dec 05 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Zhaozhou Asks About BreakfastSerial: TL-00316 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Peace, Book of Serenity, Blue Cliff Record, Joshu, Bowing |
Dec 02 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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JFK 50 Years AfterSerial: TL-00315 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Peace, Enemies, Money, Freedom, Repentance |
Nov 24 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Yunmen and the Buddhas Merged with PillarsSerial: TL-00314 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Book of Serenity, Money, Concentration |
Nov 17 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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November 2013 talk, Serial No. 00139Serial: TL-00139 -
Faith, Ceremony, Evil, Lay Ordination |
Nov 2013 |
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Sun-face Buddha, Moon-face BuddhaSerial: TL-00313 ADZG Sesshin,
Dharma Talk
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Blue Cliff Record, Don't Know Mind, Buddha Mind, Ordinary Mind, Book of Serenity... |
Oct 26 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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September 20th, 2013, Serial No. 00312Serial: TL-00312 -
Avalokiteshvara, Book of Serenity, Blue Cliff Record, Zazengi |
Sep 20 2013 |
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Zazen as a Creative ExpressionSerial: TL-00311 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Posture, Balance, Heart Sutra, Concentration, Pain |
Sep 15 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Zendo Forms and the Space of the ZendoSerial: TL-00310 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Practice Period, Building |
Sep 08 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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September 2013 talk, Serial No. 00061Serial: TL-00061 -
Demons, New Year, Buddha Ancestors, Offering |
Sep 2013 |
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Work PracticeSerial: TL-00309 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Lay Practice, Gathas, Family Practice, Intention, Monastic Practice |
Sep 01 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Dr Kings DreamSerial: TL-00308 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Dream World, Peace, Humility, Liberation, Bodhisattva Way |
Aug 25 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Bodhisattva Worldview And Modern PhysicsSerial: TL-00307 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Vimalakirti, Bodhisattva Precepts, Concentration, Lotus Sutra |
Aug 19 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Bodhisattva Sutra WorldviewSerial: TL-00306 ADZG Sunday Morning,
Dharma Talk
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Vimalakirti, Lotus Sutra, Manjushri, Bodhisattva Way, Evil |
Aug 18 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Studying the Self with Intimacy and KindnessSerial: TL-00305 ADZG Monday Night,
Dharma Talk
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Pain, Intimacy, Letting Go, Uchiyama |
Jul 29 2013 Ancient Dragon Zen Gate |
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Dogen's Explorations of Reality [Week 3]: The Scripture of Mountains and WatersSerial: TL-00304 Two Arrows Zen telephone course,
Seminar
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Realization, Liberation, Doubt |
Jul 06 2013 Two Arrows Zen |