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Embracing Impermanence with Mindful Gratitude Serial: YR-00924 Includes YR Lecture + SFZC Event on Suzuki Roshi The talk focuses on the importance of recognizing and dealing with the habit of judgment through gratitude and mindfulness practices, with emphasis on the Buddhist teaching of impermanence. It illustrates personal anecdotes from... Suzuki Roshi, SFZC, Iconography, Precepts, Heart Sutra, Patience, Posture, Teacher-and-Student...	Yvonne Rand	Sep 01 2011 Tassajara
Embracing Uncertainty for Creative Mindfulness Serial: YR-00551 The talk explores the intersection of creativity and meditation, proposing that the "mind of don't know" nurtures both creativity and mindfulness. It discusses how the attitude of being open and responding in the moment without... Don't Know Mind, Letting Go, Japan, Faith, Bell, Silence, Ceremony, Patience...	Yvonne Rand	Mar 21 2005
Relational Self: Beyond the Illusion Serial: YR-00526 This talk addresses the concept of self-clinging in Buddhist philosophy, focusing on how habitual self-referencing blinds individuals to the relational nature of reality. It explores the misconception that Buddhism advocates for... *Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Interdependence, Freedom, Equanimity, confusion, Daily Life,...*	Yvonne Rand	Oct 30 2004
Embracing Fear to Transform Suffering Serial: YR-00525 The talk primarily explores the relationship between fear, presence, and suffering, emphasizing how turning towards and being present with fear can lead to the dissolution of reactive emotional patterns. It reflects on the events... *Priest, Impermanence, Posture, Manjushri, Delusion, Hate, Bell, Interview*	Yvonne Rand	Sep 11 2004
Cultivating Inner Generosity through Art Serial: YR-00226B The talk emphasizes the cultivation of generosity, focusing on its internal manifestations rather than its commodification through obligatory exchanges. The discussion links self-generosity with broader compassionate practices,... *Obstacles, Mill Valley, Funeral, Freedom, Hindrances, Enlightenment, Offering, Gratitude...*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 17 1995
Some Remarks on Expectations Serial: YR-00329 The talk explores the complex role of expectations in human experience, particularly during the holiday season, as a source of suffering driven by both personal and societal pressures. Drawing on themes from Buddhist teachings,... *Light-and-Darkness, Causation, Subject-and-Object, Practice Period, New Year, Balance,...*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 03 1994
Forgiveness and Loving Kindness: Considering Interdependence Serial: YR-00279 This talk discusses the integration of meditation practices—specifically forgiveness and loving-kindness meditations—with environmental awareness. The key focus is on cultivating respect and understanding of interdependence among... *Forgiveness, Meditation, Lovingkindness*	Yvonne Rand	Jun 27 1993 Green Gulch Farm
Navigating Life's Eight Worldly Winds Serial: YR-00387A This talk explores the cultivation of equanimity amidst life's fluctuations and examines obstacles to maintaining this balance. The teachings highlight the importance of recognizing and managing aversion and attachment through... *Desire, Equanimity, Peace, Attachment, Interview, Obstacles, Hindrances, Realization,...*	Yvonne Rand	Oct 25 1992
Cultivating Mind: Cities and Gardens Serial: YR-00339 The talk focuses on the nature of the mind and how it can be studied and understood through metaphors of cities and gardens, emphasizing planning, care, and transformation. It also discusses the process of learning from the... *Intuition, Faith, Subject-and-Object, Emptiness, Sangha, Realization, Doubt, Obstacles,...*	Yvonne Rand	Sep 19 1992
Grateful Together: Embracing Interdependence Serial: YR-00277 The talk focuses on the concepts of gratitude and interdependence, particularly in the context of the Thanksgiving holiday and the nature of spiritual practice. It explores how gratitude arises from recognizing interconnectedness... *Dragons, Gratitude, Tassajara, New Year, Diversity, Obstacles, Renewal, Politics, Fox,...*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 01 1991
Gratitude's Path Through Generosity Serial: YR-00075 The talk emphasizes the importance of gratitude and generosity, explored through personal reflections on a recent trip to Japan. This experience highlighted practices associated with the Bodhisattva Jizo, involved with birth,... *Japan, Time, Practice*	Yvonne Rand	Oct 26 1990
Generosity as the Path to Enlightenment Serial: YR-00064 The talk centers on the theme of generosity as an essential practice in Buddhism, particularly during the holiday season, by reflecting on experiences with illness, global events, and winter’s beauty to emphasize the cultivation... *New Year, Enlightenment, Light-and-Darkness, Buddha Ancestors, Intimacy, Gratitude, Vow, Birth...*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 24 1989
Everyday Zen: Living Mindful Transformation Serial: YR-00051 The main focus of the talk is exploring the theme of renunciation, particularly how individuals can engage in renunciation within daily life by addressing afflictive emotions like anger, desire, and jealousy. The discussion... *Renunciation, Ordination, Daily Life, Ceremony, Enlightenment, Tassajara, Half-Smile,...*	Yvonne Rand	Oct 09 1988
Cultivating Kindness Through Buddhist Wisdom Serial: YR-00050 The talk focuses on cultivating the six paramitas—generosity, ethics, patience, enthusiastic perseverance, mindfulness, and wisdom—as foundational practices in Buddhism, examining how understanding the kindness of others can... *Enemies, Happiness, Daily Life, Gratitude, Patience, Precepts, Equanimity, Delusion, confusion...*	Yvonne Rand	Jul 17 1988 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Impermanence: Living Fully Serial: YR-00044 The talk discusses the recognition of death as a means to enrich life, suggesting that acknowledging daily "little deaths" or moments of loss can prepare individuals for larger endings. By practicing mindfulness of these small... *Daily Life, Oneness, Impermanence, Zazen, Nirvana, Faith*	Yvonne Rand	Sep 27 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Transforming Judgment Through Forgiveness Serial: YR-00042 The talk examines the themes of forgiveness and judgment, emphasizing the practice of forgiveness meditation as a means to transform personal judgment and aversion into understanding and kindness. The discussion references Dogen... *Forgiveness, Mill Valley, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Hindrances, Daily Life, Desire,...*	Yvonne Rand	Sep 06 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Living Mindfully Every Moment Serial: YR-00040 The talk focuses on mindfulness practices within the Zen tradition, emphasizing the cultivation of awareness, clarity, and liberation by paying focused and non-judgmental attention to each present moment. It explores the... *Daily Life, Posture, Non-violence, Half-Smile, Liberation, Lay, Patience, Zazen, Freedom...*	Yvonne Rand	May 24 1987
Embracing Life's Cycles and Ends Serial: YR-00024 Speakers: Yvonne Rand and various members of a church6/15/86 GGF Yvonne Rand Talk, Lecture JT 10/18/21 The talk addresses the theme of impermanence, focusing on the human experiences of sickness, aging, and death, highlighting the need to acknowledge and engage with these aspects to understand life fully. Through personal... Impermanence, Death-and-Dying, Consciousness, Four Noble Truths, Letting Go, Precepts, Renewal...	Yvonne Rand	Jun 15 1986 Green Gulch Farm
Ancestors and Impermanence in Buddhism Serial: YR-00271 The talk focuses on the remembrance and teachings of Taratulga Rinpoche, emphasizing the significance of ancestors in Buddhism and reflecting on impermanence. The discussion highlights Rinpoche’s contributions to spreading... *Heart Sutra, Bell, Lineage, Vow, Enlightenment, Happiness, Mandala, Ceremony*...	Yvonne Rand	Jun 30 1991
Truth in Silence and Connection Serial: YR-00046 The talk explores the significance of truth-telling and the practice of precepts, particularly the precept about not lying, within a Zen Buddhist context. It emphasizes the interplay between ignorance and suffering, and the... *Precepts, Silence, Peace, Politics, Right Speech, Half-Smile, Daily Life, Gratitude, Sangha,...*	Yvonne Rand	Nov 15 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating Presence Through Zen Practices Serial: YR-00048 The talk explores themes of impermanence, self-awareness, and the cultivation of loving-kindness through Zen practices such as bowing and meditation. The discussion is informed by recent personal encounters with people facing... *Practice Period, Birth-and-Death, Vow, Hate, Posture, Zazen, Bowing*	Yvonne Rand	Mar 13 1988 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Joy and Suffering Together Serial: YR-00053 The talk discusses the importance of embracing both joy and suffering in life as experiences that are interconnected, drawing on personal stories and spiritual teachings to illustrate this connection. It emphasizes using... *Chanting, Peace, Gratitude, Letting Go, Zazen, Freedom, Enlightenment*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 11 1988 Green Gulch Farm
Impermanence Breeds Open-Hearted Liberation Serial: YR-00054 The talk explores the relationship between understanding impermanence and cultivating love and understanding, emphasizing insights gained during travels to significant Buddhist sites in India and Nepal. The experience of... *New Year, Offering, Dragons, Enlightenment, Liberation, Ceremony, Non-violence, Impermanence,...*	Yvonne Rand	Mar 05 1989 Green Gulch Farm
Generosity and Listening in Practice Serial: YR-00349 The talk focuses primarily on the Buddhist concepts of the Six Perfections with emphasis on generosity and the exploration of the Eight Worldly Concerns as outlined in early Buddhist sutras, such as the "Long Discourses." The... Six Perfections, Buddha Nature, Peace, Desire, Priest, Interview, Right Speech, Precepts,...	Yvonne Rand	Oct 21 1992 Kannon Do
Compassionate Peace: A Global Call Serial: YR-00280 The talk explores the historical significance and deeper spiritual meaning of Mother's Day, inspired by Julia Ward Howe's 1870 call for peace led by women globally. The speaker ties this message to contemporary issues, notably... *Freedom, Hate, Peace, Mill Valley, Interdependence, Greed, Evil, Realization, Instruction, Vow...*	Yvonne Rand	May 09 1993
Embrace Impermanence with Courage Serial: YR-00377 The talk centers on the Zen Buddhist practice of embracing impermanence and cultivating awareness of one's shadow materials. It emphasizes the radical commitment required in spiritual practice, which involves confronting fears,... Letting Go, confusion, Vow, Commitment, Impermanence, Freedom, Liberation, Gratitude...	Yvonne Rand	Oct 10 1993
Awakening Through Enlightenment's Journey Serial: YR-00378 The talk emphasizes the significance of the upcoming retreat focused on the Buddha's enlightenment and the transformation of ignorance into wisdom as depicted in Buddhism. The narrative is enriched through personal anecdotes and... *Buddha Nature, Demons, Japan, Realization, Priest, Enlightenment, Silence, Peace, Offering,...*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 04 1993
Embracing Suffering for Joyful Liberation Serial: YR-00115 The talk explores the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the First Noble Truth about suffering, highlighting the paradox of how understanding suffering leads to joy and liberation. It discusses the necessity of turning towards... *Four Noble Truths, Liberation, Heart Sutra, Darkness-and-Light, New Year, Patience, Equanimity...*	Yvonne Rand	Jan 15 1994 Muir Beach
Mindful Pathways to Transcending Suffering Serial: YR-00113 The talk explores the practices and teachings of mindfulness within meditation, particularly the transition movements in sitting practice as emphasized by Suzuki Roshi, and the significance of directional movement (clockwise) as... Four Noble Truths, Suffering, Four Noble Truths, Liberation, Realization, Posture, Politics,...	Yvonne Rand	Feb 05 1994 Muir Beach
Assumptions Unmasked: Path to Peace Serial: YR-00376A The talk focuses on the impact of unexamined assumptions and expectations on personal suffering and relationships, emphasizing the importance of awareness and acceptance in reducing this suffering. It draws on a passage from M.F.... *Practice Period, Don't Know Mind, Bowing, Chanting, Hindrances, Bell, Happiness,...*	Yvonne Rand	Jul 10 1995 Insight Meditation Center Redwood City
Beginner's Mind, Artful Dharma Serial: YR-00409 Duc Vien Buddhist Temple, 2420 McLaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA Spiritual Practice in Our ?Daily Lives (tape 2of 2)Zen and Daily Life Begins with Yvonne Rand "...but hazards I think for us as practitioners is to think that we... The talk emphasizes the importance of maintaining a beginner's mindset in spiritual practice, highlighting the dangers of teachers who cease being students. It explores how art and everyday life, such as Vermeer's paintings and... Daily Life, Equanimity, Patience, Interdependence, Enthusiasm, Separation, confusion,...	Yvonne Rand	Jan 06 1996 tape 2 of 2 Duc Vien Buddhist Temple
Presence Beyond Expectations Serial: YR-00209 The talk focuses on the impacts of assumptions, expectations, and judgments, urging reflection on their consequences in personal interactions and the practice of being present. Drawing inspiration from MFK Fisher’s "Long Ago in... *Intuition, Don't Know Mind, Interview, Balance, Liberation, Impermanence, Japan,...*	Yvonne Rand
Wholeness Beyond Right and Wrong Serial: YR-00077 The talk explores themes of ethics and morality in Buddhism, emphasizing the concept of wholeness as opposed to the Western binary of right and wrong. It examines the cultivation of ethical behavior through the development of a... *Precepts, Commitment, Desire, Mill Valley, Birth-and-Death, Peace, Vow, Daily Life, Balance,...*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 16 1990
Cultivating Peace Amid Global Chaos Serial: YR-00269 The talk examines the interplay between personal practice and global events through the lens of the Karaniya Metta Sutra. It emphasizes the cultivation of loving-kindness as a skill akin to any learned ability, advocating for... *Happiness, Attachment, Vow, Daily Life, Equanimity, Precepts, Bowing, Balance, Hate, Mahayana...*	Yvonne Rand	Jan 20 1991
Peace Begins with Mindful Action Serial: YR-00270 The discussion explores the interconnectedness of war and peace, both at a global level and within personal relationships, using reflections on the Persian Gulf War and personal experiences as illustrative examples. Core Buddhist... *Peace, Enemies, Lay, Patience, Buddha Nature, Greed, Half-Smile, Priest, Daily Life, Ceremony...*	Yvonne Rand	Mar 17 1991
Mindful Living: Virtues in Action Serial: YR-00272 The talk emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in everyday practices, like parking, as an expression of universal responsibility. It explores the Buddhist precepts as ethical standards akin to virtues, such as cultivating a... *Precepts, Right Speech, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Desire, Peace, Obstacles, Emptiness,...*	Yvonne Rand	Aug 11 1991
Living the Dharma: Everyday Ethics Serial: YR-00273 The talk focuses on the application and understanding of Buddhist precepts as a practical framework for ethical conduct and spiritual development. Emphasis is placed on integrating these precepts with daily life to cultivate... *Precepts, Right Speech, Happiness, Heart Sutra, Desire, Peace, Obstacles, Emptiness,...*	Yvonne Rand	Aug 11 1991
Embracing Mortality for Vital Living Serial: YR-00274 The talk focuses on confronting the nature of death and dying as a means to live a fuller, more present life. It recounts the story "Godfather Death," emphasizing the impartial and unavoidable nature of death, illustrating how... *Death-and-Dying, Birth-and-Death, Separation, Constancy, Equanimity, Emptiness, Happiness,...*	Yvonne Rand	Oct 06 1991
Stupas: From Tombs to Inspiration Serial: YR-00275 The talk explores the historical and cultural significance of stupas, particularly their architectural evolution from prehistoric tumuli to the spiritual monuments in Buddhism that symbolize enlightenment and inspiration. Central... *Japan, Enlightenment, Offering, Ceremony, Priest, Dharma Transmission, Posture, Nirvana,...*	Yvonne Rand	Nov 13 1991 Green Gulch Farm
Paths to Wholeness and Healing Serial: YR-00337 Recovery as Spiritual PathComing to wholeness The talk explores the concept of recovery as a spiritual path towards achieving wholeness, intertwining ideas from the Buddhist tradition and the Twelve-Step recovery program. It elaborates on the themes of healing,... Recovery, Addiction, Precepts, Big Mind, Vow, Lineage, Sangha, Four Noble Truths,...	Yvonne Rand	Jul 12 1992 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Journeys: Bridging East and West Serial: YR-00021 Yvonne Rand 2/23/86Sunday Talk GGFJT 10/18/21 The talk discusses the significance of Buddhist pilgrimage, cultural exchanges, and the practice of Zen in both Eastern and Western contexts. It highlights the Kalachakra initiation in Bodh Gaya, reflections on Zen's... *Heart Sutra, Zazen, Vow, Posture, Religion, Four Noble Truths, Priest, Daily Life, Chanting,...*	Yvonne Rand	Feb 23 1986 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Vulnerability Through Mindful Connection Serial: YR-00025 8/10/86Yvonne Rand Talk - GGFAug 10 1986 The talk explores the profound theme of truly knowing and being known by others, examining the fear and vulnerability often accompanying this process. The discussion highlights personal experiences with individuals who have... *Enemies, Zazen, Chanting, Separation, Concentration, Hate, Desire, Precepts*	Yvonne Rand	Aug 10 1986 Green Gulch Farm
Patience Overcomes Anger's Storm Serial: YR-00030 YR-00030Yvonne Rand 1/18/87Sunday Talk GGF The talk primarily explores the practice of patience through the teachings of Shantideva, particularly from the sixth chapter of his text on the Bodhisattva's way, as well as reflections from a teaching by the Dalai Lama. The... Patience, Anger, Patience, Half-Smile, Vow, Equanimity, Demons, Nirvana, confusion,...	Yvonne Rand	Jan 18 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Patience: The Power of Understanding Serial: YR-00031 YR-00031Yvonne Rand Sunday Talk 1/18/87 The talk discusses the Buddhist practice of patience, drawing from Shantideva's teachings in the "Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra," notably its sixth chapter. It emphasizes patience as an antidote to anger, through recognizing the... Patience, Anger, Patience, Half-Smile, Vow, Equanimity, Demons, confusion, Concentration,...	Yvonne Rand	Jan 18 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Present Moment, Zen Practice Unveiled Serial: YR-00041 This talk examines the theme of preference and aversion in Zen practice, focusing on teachings from Dogen and the story of Jizo Bodhisattva. It emphasizes the misconception of abandoning preferences, suggesting instead the... *Japan, Birth-and-Death, Half-Smile, Letting Go, Instruction, confusion*	Yvonne Rand	Jul 25 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Pathway to Compassion Through Forgiveness Serial: YR-00043 The talk explores the theme of forgiveness meditation as a pathway to compassion by contrasting it with judgment. It emphasizes the importance of being present, acknowledging internal judgments, and using meditation to cultivate... *Forgiveness, Mill Valley, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Hindrances, Daily Life, Desire,...*	Yvonne Rand	Sep 06 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Winter's Quiet: Embracing Inner Generosity Serial: YR-00047 The talk explores themes of inner generosity and transformation during the winter solstice, inspired by readings about Alexandra David-Neel and a retelling of the story of Baucis and Philemon from Ovid's "Metamorphoses".... Expectations, New Year, Transitions, New Year, Silence, Priest, Happiness, Lay...	Yvonne Rand	Dec 20 1987 Green Gulch Farm
Patience: The Path to Inner Strength Serial: YR-00281 The talk focuses on the transformative power of patience as discussed in Shantideva's teachings, emphasizing patience as a tool to transcend anger and afflictive emotions. It explores three main aspects of cultivating patience:... *Patience, Enemies, Happiness, Causation, Death-and-Dying, Interdependence, Heart Sutra,...*	Yvonne Rand	Jan 17 1993 Green Gulch Farm
Love, Impermanence, and Compassion Serial: YR-00282 The talk explores the thematic intersection of Valentine's Day and the Buddha's parinirvana, emphasizing love, compassion, and impermanence. It includes readings from the "Mahaparinirvana Sutra," describing the Buddha's last days... *Nirvana, Hindrances, Big Mind, Nirvana Sutra, Instruction, Posture, Greed, Realization, Hate,...*	Yvonne Rand	Feb 14 1993
Listening as Liberation and Connection Serial: YR-00284 The talk emphasizes the practice of listening without judgment or reaction as a path to personal liberation and connection. It explores the transformative potential of invoking the names of Bodhisattvas for inspiration and... *Ordination, Happiness, Attachment, Equanimity, Liberation, Politics, Fox, Forgiveness, Bell,...*	Yvonne Rand	Mar 28 1993

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