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Rinzai Talks

The Rinzai school (Japanese: 臨済宗, romanized: Rinzai-shū, simplified Chinese: 临济宗; traditional Chinese: 臨濟宗; pinyin: Línjì zōng), named after Linji Yixuan (Romaji: Rinzai Gigen, died 866 CE) is one of three sects of Zen in Japanese Buddhism, along with Sōtō and Ōbaku. The Chinese Linji school of Chan Buddhism was first transmitted to Japan by Myōan Eisai (1141 –1215). Contemporary Japanese Rinzai is derived entirely from the Ōtōkan lineage transmitted through Hakuin Ekaku (1686–1769), who is a major figure in the revival of the Rinzai tradition.
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Zen Enactment: Beyond Words and Thoughts Soto Zen, Rinzai, Lineage, Chanting |
Apr 06 1978 |
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Egoless Living Through Zen Practice Period, Rinzai, Breath, heart, Instruction |
Mar 13 1978 |
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Zen's Path: Beyond Words and Concepts causation, Sesshin, Doubt, Rinzai, Concentration |
Nov 16 1977 |
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Zen Journeys Exhaled Mindfulness Commitment, Samadhi, Breath, Rinzai |
Jun 16 1976 |
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Breath as a Gateway to Merit Commitment, Breath, Samadhi, Rinzai |
Jun 15 1976 |
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Transcending Boundaries: True Meditation Unveiled Chanting, Religion, Rinzai, Samadhi, Lineage |
Apr 03 1976 |
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Zen Meditations and Mystical Insights Chanting, Religion, Rinzai, Samadhi, Dragons |
Apr 03 1976 |
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Experiencing Zen Beyond Thought Rinzai, Shikantaza, Posture, Don't Know Mind, Baso |
Sep 04 1975 |
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Embodied Emptiness in Zen Practice Rinzai, Shikantaza, Posture, Don't Know Mind, Baso |
Sep 04 1975 |
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Embodying Zen in Everyday Rituals Religion, Rinzai, Darkness and Light, Five Ranks, Cultivation |
Apr 04 1975 |
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Zen Birth: Embracing Interconnected Presence Humility, Rinzai, Avalokiteshvara, Pain, Aspects of Practice |
Feb 21 1975 |
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Zen's Transformative Path: Trust and Unity Humility, Rinzai, Avalokiteshvara, Pain, Aspects of Practice |
Feb 21 1975 |
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Unveiling True Self Through Zen Intention, Rinzai, Bowing, Freedom, Avalokiteshvara |
Feb 20 1975 |
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Zen Stories: Path to Self-Awareness Intention, Rinzai, Freedom, Avalokiteshvara, Priest |
Feb 20 1975 |
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Zen Readiness and Spiritual Clarity Commitment, Chanting, Observe, Rinzai, Tozan |
Dec 07 1974 |
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Zen and Modern Tools Rinzai, Tozan, Tenzo, Buddha Nature, Sekito Kisen |
Dec 06 1974 |
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Zen and the Art of Warmth Rinzai, Tenzo, Tozan, Buddha Nature, Joshu |
Dec 06 1974 |
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Experience Zen Directly Rinzai, Instruction, Fox, Doubt, First Principle |
Oct 31 1974 |
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Zen Encounters Beyond Thought Rinzai, Instruction, Fox, Doubt, First Principle |
Oct 31 1974 |
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Transcending Perception Through Meditation Big Mind, Hindrances, Pain, heart, Rinzai |
Jun 12 1973 |
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Enlightenment: Essence Beyond Practice Soto Zen, Ceremony, Rinzai, Kinhin, Chanting |
Apr 07 1973 |
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Real Dragons in Zen Practice Dragons, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Ordinary Mind, Baso |
Apr 04 1973 |
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Zen Beyond Doctrine and Illusion Dragons, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Ordinary Mind, Baso |
Apr 04 1973 |
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Zen: The Road to Ordinary Mind Dragons, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Ordinary Mind, Tozan |
Apr 04 1973 |
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Pathways to Zen Mastery Sixth Patriarch, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Silence, Zendo |
Apr 01 1973 |
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Pathways to Zen Equanimity Sixth Patriarch, Silence, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Balance |
Apr 01 1973 |
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Embracing Reality Through Zen Simplicity Manjushri, Vimalakirti, Tozan, Rinzai, Don't Know Mind |
Feb 03 1973 |
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Unbroken Zen: Commitment and Lineage Lineage, Practice Period, Rinzai, Commitment, Lay |
Jan 15 1973 |
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Awaken Through Desire's Death Duality, Building, Patience, Rinzai |
Jan 06 1973 |
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Embracing Imperfection in Zen Practice Building, Patience, Rinzai, Balance |
Jan 06 1973 |
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Embracing Mu for True Enlightenment Five Ranks, Community, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Money |
Nov 01 1972 |
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Zen Practice in Everyday Life Vow, Soto Zen, Samadhi, confusion, Rinzai |
Oct 26 1972 |
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Embracing Desires in Buddha Nature Evil, Bodhidharma, Buddha Nature, Rinzai, Heart Sutra |
Jul 04 1972 |
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Zen Unfolded: East Meets West Mandala, Ceremony, Rinzai, Freedom, Love |
Jan 18 1972 |
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Unconditioned Relationships in Zen Practice Buddha Nature, Zendo, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Demons |
Dec 06 1971 |
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Mastering Zazen in Modern Life Doubt, Soto Zen, Study, Rinzai, Culture |
Nov 14 1971 |
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Zen Beyond Borders Priest, American, Rinzai, Soto Zen, training |
Nov 05 1969 |
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Navigating Zen Training in Japan Study, Rinzai, training, American, Priest |
Oct 18 1969 |
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Zen Bridges: Teaching, Tradition, and Psychology Big Mind, Soto Zen, American, Rinzai, Commitment |
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