2008 National Conference Keynote Addresses (mp3 Audio Files):
On Being Skillful – the Historical Background for the Zen Precepts given by Kojun Gil Fronsdal
On Zen and Authenticity given by Professor Robert Scharf, and Questions and Answers
Women’s Lineage Materials:
This is a collection of materials concerning the formation of a women’ lineage document. Images of two documents displayed at the 2008 National Conference are included.
Evolution of the Precepts:
This study of the precepts was prepared for the 2008 National Conference. It includes a number of excerpts from sutras, articles and other texts, a character study of the 16 Bodhisattva Precepts, and translation comparisons of the precepts and a few classical commentaries on the precepts.
SZBA Lineage Chart:
This Lineage Chart was created for the 2008 National Conference and includes all the lineages represented in the SZBA as of October 2008.
The Rhetoric of Experience:
This is an article by Prof Robert Scharf which was alluded to at the National Conference. Prof Scharf gave the second keynote address at the Conference.
Jewel Mirror Samadhi Study:
This is a study of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi and the Five Ranks. It includes a character study, translation comparison, and a compilation of notes and commentaries.
Map of the Taisho:
This is a detailed table of contents for the Chinese Buddhist canon. It also includes information about acquiring the canon (the complete texts in Chinese) in electronic format.