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Mindful Pathways to Recovery Transformation Serial: YR-00454 This talk explores the intersection between addiction, habitual behavior, and Buddhist practice, highlighting the resonances and tensions between Buddhism and 12-step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. It emphasizes... *Addiction, Enthusiasm, Delusion, Vow, Consciousness*	Yvonne Rand	Nov 30 1998
Breath as a Path to Peace Serial: YR-00468 This talk explores the use of mindfulness and meditation techniques to manage emotional and physical discomfort, emphasizing a practice based on the Anapanasati Sutra. The dialogue describes how a mindful presence, particularly... *Japan, Fundraising, Constancy, Fox, Intimacy, Chanting, Doubt, Lay, Obstacles*...	Yvonne Rand	Nov 02 1999
Embracing Impermanence for Deeper Living Serial: YR-00592 The talk explores the concept of impermanence within Buddhist practice as an essential perspective on living and dying. Emphasizing that sitting with impermanence can foster a more vivid experience of life, it discusses how... Separation, Impermanence, Enemies, Beginners, confusion, Vow, Commitment, Peace...	Yvonne Rand	Feb 24 2001
Letting Go: The Art of Impermanence Serial: YR-00601 The talk explores the concept of attachment within the Buddhist framework of the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, with a focus on grasping and craving. The talk examines how attachment manifests as expectation, permanence,... *Attachment, Separation, Impermanence, Enthusiasm, Hate, Interview, Offering, Gratitude, Japan...*	Yvonne Rand	Nov 10 2001
Ignorance Unveiled Through Art and Meditation Serial: YR-00598 The talk examines the interplay between ignorance and suffering, drawing from Buddhist teachings and personal experiences. It reflects on encounters in New York post-9/11, the cultural impact of Buddhism, and how meditation... *Impermanence, Gratitude, Precepts, Chanting, Emptiness, Attachment, Hate*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 01 2001
Mindful Motivation, Meaningful Action Serial: YR-00602 The talk explores the relationship between meditation, motivation, and social action within the context of Buddhist philosophy. It emphasizes the historical absence of social action in Buddhism prior to figures like Thich Nhat... New Year, Precepts, Freedom, Religion, Realization, Vow, Interview, Desire, Peace...	Yvonne Rand	Dec 15 2001
Overcoming Judgment Through Mindful Play Serial: YR-00723 The talk initially addresses habitual judgment and the playful techniques employed in Dharma practice to address it, such as drawing representations of judgment voices. This habit, which often leads to suffering, is noted as a... *Japan, Commitment, Obstacles, Passions, Evil, Liberation, Gratitude, Peace*	Yvonne Rand	Jan 26 2002
Embracing Uncertainty Through Zen Practice Serial: YR-00725 This talk explores the interconnectedness of impermanence and uncertainty within the framework of Zen Buddhist practice. Emphasizing the teachings of Dogen, the discussion highlights how expectations and attachments are primary... *Impermanence, Attachment, Four Noble Truths, Daily Life, Gratitude, Commitment, Equanimity,...*	Yvonne Rand	Apr 20 2002
Compassionate Connection Through Suffering Serial: YR-00724 The talk focuses on the Buddhist meditation tradition's emphasis on cultivating relational capacity with oneself, others, and all beings. This theme is explored through the narrative of two Tibetan nuns who, despite enduring... *Hate, Enemies, Consciousness, Don't Know Mind, Instruction, Daily Life, Impermanence,...*	Yvonne Rand	May 25 2002
Embracing Balance: Walking Meditation Insights Serial: YR-00660 The talk focuses on the Eight Pieces of Brocade, a practice connected to walking meditation, and discusses its benefits in addressing physical and mental constrictions during meditation, drawing from personal experience and... *Peace, Separation, Posture, Enthusiasm, Passions, Silence, Japan*	Yvonne Rand	Jun 08 2002
Cultivating Spaciousness Through Deliberate Slowness Serial: YR-00652 The talk examines the importance of cultivating spaciousness through deliberately slowing life’s pace, drawing analogies from the old fashioned perceptiveness highlighted in "The Old Shrub Roses" by Graham Stewart Thomas, as... *Bell, Daily Life, Death-and-Dying, Practice Period, Silence, Right Speech, Half-Smile,...*	Yvonne Rand	Jun 22 2002
Cultivating Calm in a Busy World Serial: YR-00659 The talk explores the concept of cultivating spaciousness in life, and the impact of pace on mental state, using historical anecdotes and personal experiences to elucidate the benefits of intentional slowness and spaciousness.... *Bell, Daily Life, Death-and-Dying, Practice Period, Silence, Right Speech, Half-Smile,...*	Yvonne Rand	Jun 22 2002
Cultivating Generosity Nurtures Inner Trust Serial: YR-00722 The talk explores the relationship between cultivating generosity and kindness and developing self-trust and confidence. Emphasizing the importance of an experiential pathway, it underscores observing one's thought patterns... *Precepts, Vow, Hate, Daily Life, Obstacles, Enemies, Japan, Balance, Lay*	Yvonne Rand	Sep 21 2002
Mindfulness in the Face of Mortality Serial: YR-00716 The talk reflects on themes of mortality and Zen practice, sparked by the recent death of Paul Wellstone, a U.S. senator known for opposing the Iraq war. The discourse explores the inevitability of death, the idea of living with... *Ordinary Mind, Posture, Letting Go, Daily Life, Peace, Lay, Patience, Japan, Religion, Hate...*	Yvonne Rand	Oct 26 2002
Gradual Awakening in Everyday Life Serial: YR-00718 The talk explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the pursuit of enlightenment in both monastic and lay practices, emphasizing the notion of gradual awakening rather than an all-encompassing sudden enlightenment.... *Current Events, Enthusiasm, Enlightenment, Lay, Obstacles, Impermanence, confusion, Daily Life...*	Yvonne Rand	Nov 23 2002
Breath and Emotion: Mindful Transformation Serial: YR-00710 The talk centers on the relationship with fear and other emotions such as anger and anxiety, viewed through the lens of Buddhist teachings. It advocates for cultivating awareness through mindfulness practices like attention to... *Gratitude, Ceremony, Impermanence, Patience*	Yvonne Rand	Nov 24 2002
Revealing Inner Truths Through Meditation Serial: YR-00720 The talk delves into the paradoxical nature of meditation and self-discovery, juxtaposed against the backdrop of significant historical and personal events. It reflects on the importance of revealing one's inner fears and... *Japan, Posture, Impermanence, Hate, Daily Life, Gratitude, Renewal, Chanting, Instruction...*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 07 2002
Solstice Mindfulness: Embracing Light and Dark Serial: YR-00721 This talk reflects on the complex interplay between light and dark during the solstice, the cultural tension within the narrative of the Hope Flowers school, and the practice of resisting fear and generalizations in the realm of... *Japan, Passions, Daily Life, Continuous Practice, Freedom, Balance, Posture*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 21 2002
Cultivating Intimacy Through Zen Practice Serial: YR-00727 The talk examines the concept of intimacy within the context of Zen meditation practice, emphasizing the development of sustained connection with oneself and others, as well as with the surrounding world. The discourse highlights... *Intimacy, Daily Life, Bell, Soto Zen, Attachment, Zoom, Bowing, Chanting*	Yvonne Rand	2002
Trusting Yourself: The Path Within Serial: YR-00751 The talk examines the difficulty of noticing and transforming deeply ingrained habits and mental patterns, emphasizing the role of self-awareness and mindful practice. There is a discussion on the significance of cultivating... *Gratitude, Instruction, Doubt, Peace, Obstacles*	Yvonne Rand	Jan 11 2003
Cultivating Inner Security Through Mindfulness Serial: YR-00750 The talk explores the concept of homeland security from a Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the internal sense of security and home cultivated through meditation and presence. The discussion reflects on the Buddhist tradition of... *Attachment, Monastic Practice, Death-and-Dying, New Year, Bodhidharma, Dragons, Demons,...*	Yvonne Rand	Jan 25 2003
Presence and the Path to Compassion Serial: YR-00758 The talk explores the concept of suffering and interdependence in the Buddhist tradition, emphasizing the importance of presence, compassion, and the understanding of interconnected human experiences. A distinction is made... *Interdependence, Daily Life, Silence, Equanimity, Enemies, Peace, Priest, Interview, Desire...*	Yvonne Rand	Mar 15 2003
Cultivating Joy Through Mindful Awareness Serial: YR-00756 The talk discusses the role of mindfulness and balanced awareness in navigating life's challenges, with an emphasis on cultivating the heart-mind through practices that counteract negative conditioning and focus on... conditioning, Generosity, appreciation, Patience, Equanimity, Habitual Judgement, Heart-Mind, ...	Yvonne Rand	Apr 05 2003
Mindfulness Over Generalization Serial: YR-00755 This talk discusses the perception of having a "bad day" and how generalizations impact one's mental state. Drawing on examples from various challenging situations, the discourse emphasizes the importance of... Generalization, Causes-and-Conditions, Reactive Patterns, Anxiety, Suffering, Japan, Practice...	Yvonne Rand	May 24 2003
Cultivating Inner Clarity Through Meditation Serial: YR-00708 The talk explores the practice of meditation with a focus on the personal study of the mind, emphasizing the importance of observing and understanding one's own reactive patterns to suffering rather than attributing it to... *Buddha Ancestors, Precepts, Happiness, Letting Go, Interview, Daily Life, Silence, Posture,...*	Yvonne Rand	Aug 02 2003
Embrace the Turtle's Insight Serial: YR-00707 The talk explores the symbolism of the blind sea turtle in Zen Buddhism, highlighting the rarity and preciousness of encountering the Buddha Dharma. It emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities to engage with the... Daily Life, Constancy, Lineage, Interview, Offering, Liberation, Enemies, Commitment...	Yvonne Rand	Aug 16 2003
Attraction and Aversion in Mindfulness Serial: YR-00692 The talk explores the continuum of attraction and aversion within the context of Buddhist mindfulness, suggesting that aversion can be seen as a negative form of attraction. This duality is tied to broader themes of grasping and... *Letting Go, Impermanence, Balance, Attachment, Hate, Liberation*	Yvonne Rand	Sep 06 2003
Cultivating Curiosity for Liberation Serial: YR-00001 Sunday Dharma Talk The talk centers on the cultivation of attention and curiosity as pathways to liberation from suffering, emphasizing the importance of observing and describing internal and external experiences without judgment. It explores... *Don't Know Mind, Attachment, Impermanence, Posture, Liberation*	Yvonne Rand	Nov 09 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Aikido of Understanding in Conflict Serial: YR-00684 The talk explores the practice of non-resistance in difficult relationships, using the metaphor of aikido to describe moving with, rather than opposing, one's opponent. The speaker discusses the merit of trying to understand and... *Ordination, Right Speech, Vow, Liberation, Doubt, Obstacles*	Yvonne Rand	Aug 23
Truthfulness as a Zen Journey Serial: YR-00682 This talk emphasizes the profound challenge and transformative potential of adhering to the precept of not lying within Zen practice. It explores the nuanced differences between actively telling the truth and merely not lying,... *Precepts, Silence, Peace, Zazen, Politics, Right Speech, Half-Smile, Gratitude, Sangha, Greed...*	Yvonne Rand	Nov 15
Bowing into Openness and Awareness Serial: YR-00071 The talk explores the Zen practice of bowing and its role in cultivating a sense of surrender, meant not in terms of submission, but as an active release of resistance to circumstances. The practice is examined through personal... *Bowing, Buddha Ancestors, Happiness, Gratitude, Teacher-and-Student, Equanimity, Ceremony,...*	Yvonne Rand	Jan 21 1990 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Impermanence Through Meditation Serial: YR-00496 The central thesis of the talk focuses on the theme of impermanence, especially in relation to fear, meditation practices, and dealing with pain and loss. It discusses the teachings of the Buddha on impermanence and encourages... *Mill Valley, Ceremony, Heart Sutra, Desire, Liberation, Impermanence, Nirvana, Religion,...*	Yvonne Rand	Feb 14 1998
Harmony in Truth and Compassion Serial: YR-00760 The talk reflects on the interplay between nature's rhythm and human attitudes, exploring concepts of truthfulness and the cultivation of social emotions within the framework of Buddhist precepts. The discussion delves into... *Enemies, Concentration, Happiness, Precepts, Fox, Greed, Freedom, Religion, Vow, Silence...*	Yvonne Rand	1990
Cultivating Compassion Through Loving-Kindness Serial: YR-00376B The talk discusses the cultivation of loving-kindness, emphasizing its foundational role in spiritual practice according to the Soto Zen tradition, Vipassana, and Tibetan Buddhism. It draws heavily on the Metta Sutra to... Soto Zen, Peace, Interview, Daily Life, Avalokitesvara, Fox, Hindrances, Priest, Desire...	Yvonne Rand	Nov 22 1993 Insight Meditation Center Redwood City
Winter Solstice: Mindful Transformation Journey Serial: YR-00681 The talk reflects on the contemplative practice of observing seasonal transitions, particularly focusing on the winter solstice as a time for introspection and connection. It highlights the story of Baucis and Philemon to... *New Year, Silence, Priest, Vow, Happiness, Lay*	Yvonne Rand	Dec 20
Embracing Suffering to Cultivate Compassion Serial: YR-00761 The talk focuses on the theme of suffering, exploring how personal awareness and presence with one's own suffering is crucial for understanding and addressing the suffering of others. It draws parallels between Western... *Enemies, Obstacles, Gratitude, Impermanence, Precepts*	Yvonne Rand	Mar 09 2003

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