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The Precept of Cherishing Life Serial: SF-08872 09/16/2023, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Sozan Michael McCord explores how each of the precepts come with an intention of living so as to avoid ending up in a place... The talk emphasizes the importance of cherishing and promoting life as a central tenet of Buddhist practice, particularly through the Bodhisattva vow and the practice of loving-kindness meditation. By sharing personal anecdotes...	Sozan Michael McCord	Sep 16 2023 City Center
The Precept of Cherishing Life Serial: SF-08958 09/16/2023, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Sozan Michael McCord explores how each of the precepts come with an intention of living so as to avoid ending up in a place... The talk explores the practice of cherishing life through the lens of Zen teachings, focusing on the significance of the Bodhisattva vow and its application in daily life. Emphasis is placed on the concept of cherishing life as...	Sozan Michael McCord	Sep 16 2023 City Center
The Practice and Manifestation of Beneficial Action Serial: SF-08880 09/13/2023, Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Roger Hillyard explores the Boddhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance - a fascicle from Dogen Zenji's Shobogenzo on how to help all... The talk explores Dogen's "Four Methods of Bodhisattva Guidance" from the Shobogenzo, emphasizing the third method: beneficial action, which involves using skillful means to benefit all beings without discrimination and while... *Dogen*	Henzan Roger Hillyard	Sep 13 2023 City Center
Climate Repentance Serial: SF-08935 09/10/2023, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk is about the uncertainty of the effects of climate change, and how the practice of zazen can help us to be prepared for uncertainty. The talk centers on the interconnection between Zen practice, climate change awareness, and the concept of "interbeing" with the Earth. It emphasizes the role of Zazen, or seated meditation, in cultivating an understanding of... *Zazen*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 10 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Unfolded: Dogen's Bendowa Insight Serial: SF-09497 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Bendowa on 2023-09-10 The talk centers on the examination of Dogen's "Bendowa," highlighting its significance within Zen practice and its integral role in shaping Dogen's teachings. The discussion underlines the Bendowa's focus on "self-receiving and... *Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 10 2023
Wholehearted Practice in Dogen's Bendowa Serial: SF-09524 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Bendowa Gui Spina on 2023-09-10 The talk centers on a study of Dogen's "Bendowa" fascicle, focusing on the concept of "self-receiving and employing samadhi," a key element often chanted during Zen practice. A historical context is provided regarding Dogen's... *Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 10 2023
Bendowa's Samadhi: Zen's Heartbeat Serial: SF-09842 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-09-10 This talk delves into the study of Dogen's Bendowa, highlighting its significance as one of the essential fascicles in Dogen's Shobogenzo, alongside Genjo Koan and Bu Shou. It discusses the historical context of Bendowa, written... *Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 10 2023
Zen Libraries: Sanctuaries of Dharma Serial: SF-08975 Talk by Marcia Lieberman at City Center on 2023-09-09 The talk is centered on the importance of libraries and books in preserving the Dharma within Zen practice, emphasizing the unique relationship between physical books and spiritual learning. It discusses how libraries are... *Dogen*	Marcia Lieberman	Sep 09 2023 City Center
My Experience Is Not the Truth Serial: SF-08804 03/22/2023, Dan Gudgel, dharma talk at City Center. Dan Gudgel, in this third talk as shuso, discusses how holding his personal experience lightly and recognizing the limits of his individual perspective helps cultivate... The talk explores the personal experience of illness within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of non-judgmental awareness and equanimity. The discussion also highlights the support of the Zen community and...	Doshin Dan Gudgel	Sep 06 2023 City Center
The Practice and Power of Upright Speech Serial: SF-08569 09/03/2023, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The practice of Upright Speech touches every aspect of our life. How do we cultivate it and include all beings and the Great Earth in this practice? The talk explores the concept of "upright speech" within the context of Buddhist teachings, particularly the Eightfold Path, emphasizing mindful communication and ethical restraint. The discussion highlights key aspects of the... *Precepts*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 03 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Fluid Reality and Mindful Practice Serial: SF-09496 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan Gui Spina on 2023-09-03 The talk concludes the examination of Dogen's "Genjokoan," exploring themes of truth, continuous practice (Shugyo), and the importance of being present in the moment. It discusses Dogen's perspectives on the fluidity of reality...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 03 2023
Embracing Change: Living Zen Truths Serial: SF-09508 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan on 2023-09-03 The talk focuses on completing the study of Dogen's "Genjo Koan," emphasizing the limitations of perceiving truth through fixed ideas. It highlights Dogen's view that truth cannot be fully captured by language or static knowledge...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 03 2023
Embodying Zen: Living the Moment Serial: SF-09725 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-09-03 The talk focuses on completing an exploration of Dogen's "Genjo Koan" and reflects on the nature of truth and reality as understood in Zen practice. It emphasizes Dogen's teachings on continuous practice (Shugyo) and the...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 03 2023
Evolving Truths in Zen Practice Serial: SF-09858 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-09-03 The talk concludes the study of Dogen's "Genjo Koan" with a focus on the nature of truth and continuous practice or "Shugyo" as Dogen teaches. The discussion emphasizes that true understanding in Zen is not about acquiring...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 03 2023
Zen Libraries: Bridging Books and Practice Serial: SF-08813 Talk by Marcia Lieberman at City Center on 2023-09-02 The talk emphasizes the significance of libraries and books, exploring how they complement Zen practice. The discussion covers the role of reading versus hearing the Dharma, the essence of engaging actively with teachings, and... *Dogen, Suzuki Roshi*	Marcia Lieberman	Sep 02 2023 City Center
Finding Home in Zen Practice Serial: SF-08888 Talk by Meg Levie at City Center on 2023-09-02 The talk examines the concept of "home" within Zen practice and explores how encounters with Zen can evoke feelings of familiarity and belonging. Emphasis is placed on understanding impermanence and emptiness through personal... *Emptiness*	Sessei Meg McNeil	Sep 02 2023 City Center
Embracing Emptiness: Zen's Infinite Depths Serial: SF-08972 Talk by Sessei Meg Levie at City Center on 2023-09-02 The talk centers on the theme of "Embracing Emptiness," exploring the deep interconnectedness and dynamic potential inherent in Zen practice. The speaker reflects on personal experiences in Zen meditation, such as an impactful... *Emptiness, Tassajara, Sangha*	Sessei Meg McNeil	Sep 02 2023 City Center
Emptiness Unveiled Through Compassion Serial: SF-08764 Talk by Sessei Meg Levie at City Center on 2023-09-02 The talk focuses on the intersection of emptiness and compassion within Zen practice, exploring how the experience of Zen can lead to a profound sense of homecoming and existential understanding. Emphasis is placed on Dogen's... *Emptiness, Sangha, Tassajara*	Sessei Meg McNeil	Sep 02 2023 City Center
Practical Buddhist Ethics Serial: SF-08823 08/30/2023, Dawn Neal, dharma talk at City Center. In this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, San Francisco Zen Center, Dawn Neal discusses the Mahayana Buddhist ethical precepts, with a particular focus on how to bring... The talk emphasizes the Buddhist principle of "do no harm," exploring how this overarching precept aligns with various teachings across different traditions, including the Thai Forest Tradition and Vinaya. Reflections on... *Precepts*	Dawn Neal	Aug 31 2023 City Center
Cultivating Clarity Through Selflessness Serial: SF-08774 Talk by Dawn Neal at City Center on 2023-08-30 The talk discusses the central teaching of "don't be selfish," drawing parallels between Suzuki Roshi's advice and similar instructions found in a Thai Wat. It then explores the practical application of this teaching through... *Precepts*	Dawn Neal	Aug 30 2023 City Center
Just Return. We are Now. Serial: SF-08948 08/27/2023, angel Kyodo williams, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Rev. angel Kyodo williams concludes a three-day retreat with this Dharma talk remiding us that past and future are contained in Now. We must Just Return. The talk emphasizes the importance of not over-idealizing Zen practice and encourages embracing the ordinary and immediate present. The speaker reflects on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, advocating for an approach to Zen that... *Posture*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Aug 27 2023 Green Gulch Farm
The Spirit Of Community Serial: SF-08723 08/26/2023, Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道explores the meaning of community with stories of her experiences living within San Francisco Zen Center, and... The talk explores the theme of community and harmony, drawing comparisons between musical harmony and social interconnectedness. It reflects on the concept of harmony in both Western and Eastern traditions, particularly through... *New Year, Community*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Aug 26 2023 City Center
An Encounter at the Bakery! Serial: SF-08822 08/23/2023, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. The most striking feature of the famous Koan recorded as Case 1 of the Blue Cliff Record and entitled, in Cleary’s translation, as “The Highest Meaning of the Holy... The talk delves into the tension between conventional understanding and realization, using the first koan of the Blue Cliff Record, featuring Bodhidharma and Emperor Wu, to illustrate this dynamic. It emphasizes the limits of... *Bodhidharma, Blue Cliff Record*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Aug 23 2023 City Center
The Ox Herder And The Ox Serial: SF-08702 08/20/2023, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder concludes a 3-day sesshin with a review of the ten ox-herding frames and how they relate to our life. The talk on August 20th, 2023, delves into the "Ten Oxherding Pictures," a series of illustrations used in the Zen tradition to depict stages on the path to enlightenment. Each drawing represents a different perspective on the... *Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening to the Present Moment Serial: SF-09491 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan on 2023-08-20 The talk centers on the reflections from a Zen Sangha week and delves into Zen teachings, particularly the Genjo Koan, emphasizing the concept of living in the present moment and the interconnectedness of existence. Discussions...	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023
Timeless Zen: Moments and Mindfulness Serial: SF-09548 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan Gui Spina on 2023-08-20 The talk discusses the Zen philosophy of non-duality, emphasizing Dogen's teachings on each moment's completeness in the Genjo Koan, specifically the metaphor of firewood and ash, and its application in understanding time and...	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023
Zen Interconnections: Embracing Present Unity Serial: SF-09852 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-08-20 This talk centers on the themes of Zen practice and introspection experienced during a 'Sangha week,' emphasizing a community practice period. The speaker reflects on Dogen's teachings in the Genjo Koan, discussing ideas of...	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023
Chasing the Ox Within Ourselves Serial: SF-08848 Talk by Furyu Schroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2023-08-20 The talk analyzes the Ten Oxherding Pictures, a sequence of Zen drawings depicting the search for enlightenment. The discussion illustrates how each picture indicates stages of spiritual practice, emphasizing the cyclical, non-...	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Sit Like An Elephant Serial: SF-08826 08/19/2023, Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, given as part of a one-day sitting, acting tanto Jisan Tova Green discusses what we can learn from a fictional elephant about... The talk discusses the philosophy of approaching life with patience and mindfulness, inspired by the metaphor "Walk Like an Elephant," a concept derived from Suzuki Roshi's teachings. The speaker emphasizes the significance of... *Patience, Suzuki Roshi*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 19 2023 City Center
Heart-Centered Zen: A Transformative Path Serial: SF-08790 Talk by Teah Strozer at City Center on 2023-08-17 The talk explores the journey of personal transformation through Zen practice, emphasizing humility and respect for individual paths. It reflects on the works of poets and Zen masters, discussing the concepts of thoughts and... *Suffering*	Teah Strozer	Aug 17 2023 City Center
Just Sitting as Radiance Serial: SF-08780 08/13/2023, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Senior Dharma Teacher Tenshin Reb Anderson illuminates Zen and why we sit. We are conversation; we are always in conversation. The talk explores the nature of Zen as an inherent conversation among beings, emphasizing its role in realizing awakening amidst delusion. It describes Zen practice as mutual communion that liberates beings through an intimate... *Suffering, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 13 2023 Green Gulch Farm
I Hate Donald Trump Serial: SF-08728 08/06/2023, Zenki Mary Mocine, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. I confess my hatred and ask about the fears underlying it. How do I work with this fear so as to respond from a generous place? This talk examines the difficulty of practicing non-hatred and understanding fear in contemporary social contexts, particularly in relation to polarizing political figures. The discussion references the Dhammapada's teachings on... *Hate*	Mary Mocine	Aug 06 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Interconnectedness for Compassionate Living Serial: SF-08745 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-08-05 The talk analyzes the responsibilities tied to events like Hiroshima and Nagasaki, emphasizing the human tendency to categorize into "us versus them" and how such divisions justify violent actions. It discusses Zen teachings on... *War, Equanimity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 05 2023 City Center
Embracing Equanimity Amidst Collective Strife Serial: SF-08844 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-08-05 The talk explores the concept of equanimity within the context of historical and personal responsibilities, focusing on the human inclination towards violence and divisiveness, and how to cultivate a way-seeking mind that... *Equanimity, War*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 05 2023 City Center
Bright Stillness Serial: SF-08869 07/30/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu encourages the practice of “Silent Illumination” from the Song Dynasty Chinese Chan teachings that the SFZC Soto Zen style of practice... The talk explores the practice of silent illumination in Zen meditation, emphasizing stillness and presence as taught by Song Dynasty Chan teachers and aligning with the Soto Zen tradition. It illustrates the concept of profound... *Silent Illumination*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jul 30 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Coming Home To Your True Self Serial: SF-08714 07/29/2023, Doshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Doshin Mako Voelkel, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, discusses everyday Zen practices and teachings for finding a fundamental belonging to... The talk centers on the theme of belonging, particularly within the context of Zen practice, exploring both the barriers to and the essence of true belonging. The discussion touches on the historical development of Zen in America... *Zazen*	Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Jul 29 2023 City Center
Transcending Mind: Zen's Collective Consciousness Serial: SF-08793 Talk by Chikudo Catherine Spaeth at City Center on 2023-07-26 The talk delves into the phrase from Dogen's "Fukan Zazengi" and explores its implications on the concept of mind within Zen practice. It examines how modern Western culture often localizes thinking to the brain, contrasting this... *Zazen, Bodhidharma*	Chikudo Catherine Spaeth	Jul 26 2023 City Center
Birds and Precepts Serial: SF-08912 07/23/2023, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. An exploration of gratitude and the precept of not killing life - what does it mean? The talk explores the intricate relationship between ethical precepts in Buddhist practice and the natural process of life, emphasizing the inseparability of meditation and ethical conduct. It draws on personal experiences at... *Precepts, Suzuki Roshi*	Ango Sara Tashker	Jul 23 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Oneness Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-09540 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan Gui Spina on 2023-07-23 The talk explores Zen practice's central theme of interconnectedness and selflessness, particularly through rituals and the study of core Zen texts. Emphasis is placed on understanding Dogen's "Genjo Koan" and the teachings of...	Fu Schroeder	Jul 23 2023
Self and Dharma: One Reality Serial: SF-09752 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-07-23 The talk examines the intimate connection between personal practice and understanding the Buddha way. The key theme explored is the non-duality of self and Buddha Dharma, emphasizing that understanding the self is pivotal to...	Fu Schroeder	Jul 23 2023
Belonging: Beyond "In" and "Out" Serial: SF-08896 07/22/2023, Keiryu Liên Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. Keiryu Liên Shutt, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, shares how her new book, "Home is Here", showcases ways to uplift Transgender and South Asian voices in... The talk addresses the concept of belonging within Zen practice through two interconnected frameworks: personal identity and systemic power dynamics. Emphasizing the importance of understanding one's social position, it discusses...	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jul 22 2023 City Center
Stitching Serenity in Zen Practice Serial: SF-08704 Talk by Gengyoko Tim Wicks at City Center on 2023-07-19 The talk explores the Zen practice of sewing Buddha's robes, emphasizing its historical and cultural lineage. It traces the origins of robe sewing to Shingon Buddhism and the revival by 20th-century Zen masters like Koto Sawaki.... *Suffering*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jul 19 2023 City Center
Unity in Self-Study Awakening Serial: SF-09513 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan Gui Spina on 2023-07-16 The talk examines the Genjo Koan by Dogen, focusing on the concept of studying the self to understand the interconnectedness of all things. It emphasizes the dissolution of the dualistic view between self and others to experience...	Fu Schroeder	Jul 16 2023
Embrace Unity Beyond Duality Serial: SF-09781 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-07-16 The talk analyzes Dogen's commentary on the Genjo Koan, focusing on the integration of self and universe within Zen practice. The discussion emphasizes the principle of “dropping off body and mind,” as described by Dogen,...	Fu Schroeder	Jul 16 2023
Inviting Meditative Ease: Steps to Access Serial: SF-08732 07/15/2023, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. In this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Shosan Victoria Austin asks: How do we approach barriers and obstacles to meditation, to invite steadiness and... The talk discusses the importance of accessibility as a practice within Zen communities, both in physical environments and through inclusive participation, to cultivate meditative ease and communal harmony. It contrasts... *Suffering*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jul 15 2023 City Center
Recover Your Presence of Mind Serial: SF-08899 07/12/2023, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. In this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman shares the heartbreaking yet ultimately inspiring story of Patacara, one of... The talk explores the challenges of enduring immense personal suffering while maintaining sanity and presence of mind, drawing on the Zen practice of accepting and transforming suffering into compassion. The narrative includes a... *Suffering*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jul 12 2023 City Center
Healing As Zen Practice Serial: SF-08706 07/09/2023, Dojin Sarah Emerson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Ritual is a way to heal ourselves, each other, and the earth. The talk explores the role of Zen practice as a healing path, emphasizing the importance of addressing the delusion of separation that leads to suffering. The discussion is anchored in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold... *Suffering, Healing*	Dojin Sarah Emerson	Jul 09 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Reflections of Non-Dual Awakening Serial: SF-09557 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan Gui Spina on 2023-07-09 The talk focuses on the exploration of Dogen's "Genjo Koan," specifically how its teachings reveal the non-duality between subject and object, using metaphors like the moon's reflection. It discusses Yasutani Hakuun's... *Samadhi*	Fu Schroeder	Jul 09 2023
Moon's Reflection: Unveiling Non-Duality Serial: SF-09783 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-07-09 This talk focuses on the exploration and discussion of Dogen's "Genjo Koan," specifically examining a paragraph involving the metaphor of the moon’s reflection, illuminating the concept of non-duality, and Hakuen Yasutani's... *Samadhi*	Fu Schroeder	Jul 09 2023
Turning Words From Our Teachers Serial: SF-08792 07/08/2023, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at City Center. Hozan Alan Senauke, abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses the teacher-student relationship, using stories of Sojun Mel... The talk focuses on the importance and impact of having a Zen teacher, using personal anecdotes and reflections on experiences with Sojin Roshi, who was a central figure in the speaker's life and practice for over 37 years. The... *Suzuki Roshi*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jul 08 2023 City Center

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