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Zen's Path to Inclusive Harmony Serial: SF-11233 Talk by Kyoshin Wendy Lewis at City Center on 2020-12-26 The talk reviews the challenges and opportunities within the San Francisco Zen Center concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), emphasizing the need for a holistic integration of these themes into Zen... *Buddha Nature*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 26 2020 City Center
The Suess of Zen Serial: SF-11277 An exploration of non-clinging with the Grinch reframed as a monk. 12/23/2020, Shoren Heather Iarruso, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the Zen practice of engaging with koans, focusing on the first koan from "The Gateless Gate," a compilation from the Song Dynasty. The koan involves a monk asking Zen Master Joshu if a dog has Buddha nature, to... *Buddha Nature, Koan*	Shoren Heather Iarusso	Dec 23 2020 City Center
Mindfulness as Everyday Sanctuary Serial: SF-11212 Talk by Thiemo Blank at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-12-21 The talk explores the concept of finding refuge amid global crises, focusing on Zen practice as a framework. It examines a koan from the "Book of Serenity," specifically case number four, where the World Honored One's suggestion... *Sanctuary*	Thiemo Blank	Dec 21 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Mind's Journey Through Racial Karma Serial: SF-09798 Talk by Fu Sangha on 2020-12-20 The talk primarily discusses the relationship between Buddhist concepts and racial conditioning, with a focus on Dr. Larry Ward's work "America's Racial Karma" and how it intersects with teachings from the Yogacara school,... *Consciousness*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 20 2020
Virtual Family of Stars and Starlings Serial: SF-11204 Celebrating and appreciating one's own resilience and practice. 12/19/2020, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. This talk at the San Francisco Zen Center, delivered virtually, reflects on the experiences and challenges of 2020 by drawing parallels to Buddhist teachings. The speaker emphasizes interconnectedness and impermanence, drawing on... *Book of Serenity*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 19 2020 City Center
Devotional Zazen (video) Serial: SF-11231 An exploration of Liberation and Devotion in Zen. 12/16/2020, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. This talk addresses critiques of Western Buddhism, particularly focusing on its adaptation in the form of "Western convert Buddhism." It examines the perceived shift towards individualistic practices and self-improvement... *Zazen*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Dec 16 2020 City Center
Consciousness Alchemy in Yogacara Practice Serial: SF-09761 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-12-14 The talk centers on the exploration of the Mind Only School, specifically the 30 verses by Vasubandhu, elucidating the transformation of consciousness as depicted in Yogacara philosophy. Key points covered include the three... *Consciousness, Wisdom*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 14 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing the Buddha Way in the Mud and Water Serial: SF-08528 A talk by Tenshin Roshi on practicing the Buddha Way within difficulty. 12/13/2020, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the duality of experiencing blessings and acknowledging historical injustices, emphasizing the importance of practicing compassion and recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings. The speaker highlights... *Doubt*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 13 2020 Green Gulch Farm
The Dance of Doing and Being Serial: SF-11221 Sandokai and an exploration of "the nourishing factors of our interbeing." 12/12/2020, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the themes of generosity and community, emphasizing their importance during challenging times by sharing personal anecdotes of organizing a Christmas party for children and an interfaith ceremony for the... *Zazen, Wisdom*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 12 2020 City Center
The Heart of the Dharma Forest Serial: SF-11188 An exploration of the practice of giving from Dogen's Fasicle Bodai Satta Shoboho,12/09/2020, TEACHER, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interconnectedness of all beings through the lens of Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the teachings of Zen Master Dogen. The speaker examines Dogen's "Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance,"... *Dogen*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Dec 09 2020 City Center
Consciousness Transformed: Yogacara Insights Serial: SF-09856 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-12-06 The main focus of the talk is the detailed exploration of Vasubandhu's "30 Verses" and its treatment of the transformation of consciousness in the Yogacara tradition of Buddhism. It discusses the process of consciousness... *Consciousness, Heart Sutra*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 06 2020 Green Gulch Farm
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 6 - Heart Sutra: Grief, Gratitude, Oh what an Awakening! (video) Serial: SF-11194 The final lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun and Fu - 12/05/2020. The talk explores the significance of understanding the empty nature of self and phenomena as a means of attaining freedom from suffering, drawing on core Zen teachings. The speaker highlights the importance of calmness and non-... *Heart Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 05 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 7 - Embracing Liberative Narratives Serial: SF-11332 12/05/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. This talk emphasizes the theme of "fierce compassion" within the context of the Bodhisattva practice and the commemoration of Shakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment. It explores the Bodhisattva archetypes, focusing particularly on... *Bodhisattva, Suffering*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 05 2020 City Center
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 6 - Heart Sutra: Grief, Gratitude, Oh What An Awakening! Serial: SF-11372 12/05/2020, the final lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun Linda Cutts and Fu Schroeder. The central thesis of the talk focuses on the impermanence and interconnectedness of life, underscored by the teachings within the Heart Sutra and the Buddha's insights on emptiness. Emphasis is placed on the concept that all... *Heart Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 05 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 6 - Bodhisattvas’ Four Embracing Actions - Identity Action Serial: SF-11218 12/04/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines Dogen's teaching on the Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance, with a particular focus on "identity action," conveying non-difference from self and others, highlighted through metaphors and real-life examples... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 04 2020 City Center
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 5 - Heart Sutra: Without Hindrance No Fears Exist Serial: SF-11291 12/04/2020, the fifth lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun Linda Cutts and Fu Schroeder. The talk explores the teachings drawn from the death of Suzuki Roshi and how his passing serves as a profound teaching on compassion. Details of Mitsu Suzuki's haiku express themes of loss and aging, highlighting the continuity... *Hindrances*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 04 2020 Green Gulch Farm
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 5 - Heart Sutra: Without Hindrance No Fears Exist (video) Serial: SF-11340 The fifth lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun and Fu - 12/04/2020. The talk emphasizes the interconnectedness of Zen practice with both historical teachings and personal experiences. It explores the compassion shared by Buddhas and ancestors, focusing on stories from Suzuki Roshi's life and his... *Hindrances*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 04 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 5 - Bodhisattvas’ Four Embracing Actions - Beneficial Action Serial: SF-11209 12/03/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the application of Dogen's teachings on "beneficial action," emphasizing the Bodhisattva's practice as a means of awakening through the use of skillful means (upaya), derived from the Lotus Sutra. It... *Bodhisattva, Dogen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 03 2020 City Center
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 4 - The Buddha Mudra Is Reality Itself Serial: SF-11304 12/03/2020, the fourth lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun Linda Cutts and Fu Schroeder. The talk focuses on the metaphoric teachings by Dogen: "Body like a mountain, heart like the ocean, mind like the sky," and emphasizes their relevance to Buddhist practice, especially during meditation. The speaker analyzes "... *Heart Sutra, Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 03 2020 Green Gulch Farm
The Buddha Mudra Is Reality Itself Serial: SF-11311 The fourth lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun and Fu. The talk centers on the teachings of Dogen, with an emphasis on metaphors for the body, heart, and mind, elucidating practices like zazen and samadhi for awakening and enlightenment. The speaker discusses the integration of... *Heart Sutra, Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 03 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 4 - Bodhisattvas’ Four Embracing Actions - Kind Speech Serial: SF-11199 12/02/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on Dogen's "The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance," with a focus on kind speech. The discussion emphasizes the transformative power of kind speech, both personally and socially, as rooted in compassion.... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 02 2020 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 4 - Bodhisattvas’ Four Embracing Actions - Kind Speech (video) Serial: SF-11210 12/02/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the Zen concept of "kind speech" as elaborated in Dogen's essay, "The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance," emphasizing its transformative power in both personal and broader contexts. The discussion reflects... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 02 2020 City Center
Just Sit. Just Breathe. Just Wait. Serial: SF-11257 The third lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun and Fu - 12/02/2020. The third day of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin at Green Gulch focuses on exploring the essence and simplicity of zazen as a core practice in Zen Buddhism. It underscores the teachings of Dogen, the radical honesty of Zen koans, and... *Zazen*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 02 2020 Green Gulch Farm
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 3 - Just Sit. Just Breathe. Just Wait. Serial: SF-11343 12/02/2020, the third lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun Linda Cutts and Fu Schroeder. The talk focuses on the significance of Zazen practice in Zen Buddhism, highlighting its simplicity and profound impact. It emphasizes the teachings of Dogen Zenji on self-receiving and self-employing samadhi, and explores Zen... *Zazen, Samadhi*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 02 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 3 - Bodhisattvas’ Four Embracing Actions - Giving Serial: SF-11153 12/01/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on Dogen Zenji's "Bodhisattva Shishobo," exploring the four embracing actions: giving, kind speech, beneficial action, and identity action. Particularly, it delves into the practice of giving, highlighting its... *Dogen, Bodhisattva*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 01 2020 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 3 - Bodhisattvas’ Four Embracing Actions - Giving (video) Serial: SF-11186 12/01/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on the practice of giving as part of Zen Buddhism's Bodhisattva path, particularly referencing Dogen Zenji's essay "Bodhisatta Shishobo" or "The Bodhisattvas' Four Embracing Actions." The discussion explores the... *Dogen, Bodhisattva*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 01 2020 City Center
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 2 - Turning the Great Wheel Serial: SF-11240 12/01/2020, the second lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun Linda Cutts and Fu Schroeder. This talk explores the practice of meditation and Zen through reflections on noted texts and teachings. It elaborates on the concepts of non-thinking and "just this is it," drawing from teachings found in the works of Zen master... *Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 01 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Turning the Great Wheel Serial: SF-11374 The second lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun and Fu - 12/01/2020. The talk focuses on themes of non-attachment and mindfulness within the practice of Zen, particularly drawing from the works of Dogen and the teachings surrounding the Buddha's enlightenment. It discusses the concept of "turning...	Fu Schroeder	Dec 01 2020 Green Gulch Farm
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 1 - Practice for Settling the Whole Body (video) Serial: SF-11166 The first lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun and Fu - 11/30/2020. The talk focuses on the fundamental aspects of Zen practice as highlighted during a Rohatsu Sesshin at Green Gulch Farm. The discussion centers on the ritualistic elements of the practice, such as the Vows of the High Priest,... *Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 30 2020 Green Gulch Farm
GGF Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 1 - Practice for Settling the Whole Body Serial: SF-11336 11/30/2020, the first lecture of the 2020 Rohatsu sesshin for Green Gulch residents, co-led by Eijun Linda Cutts and Fu Schroeder. The talk explores the concept of impermanence through the lens of Buddhist teachings, particularly focusing on the Buddha's life story, including the 'Great Departure' and his journey towards enlightenment. The session emphasizes...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 30 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 2 - Trust, Control & Curiosity (video) Serial: SF-11346 11/30/2020, Sozan Miglioli, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the interplay of trust, control, and curiosity within Zen practice, specifically during a Rohatsu Sesshin. It emphasizes cultivating trust in the practice without attaching expectations, letting go of the need... *Suzuki Roshi*	Sozan Miglioli	Nov 30 2020 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 2 - Trust, Control & Curiosity Serial: SF-11351 11/30/2020, Sozan Miglioli, dharma talk at City Center. This talk examines the themes of trust, control, and curiosity within Zen practice, emphasizing their significance in approaching a Sashin. It discusses how trust should be placed in the process without attaching expectations to... *Suzuki Roshi*	Sozan Miglioli	Nov 30 2020 City Center
Consciousness Transformations in Yogacara Buddhism Serial: SF-09775 Talk by Sangha Fu Schroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-11-29 The talk examines key aspects of Yogacara or "mind-only" school of Buddhism, emphasizing Vasubandhu's 30 Verses focusing on the transformation of consciousness into three aspects: the storehouse consciousness (alaya), self-... *Consciousness, Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 29 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Unity in Stillness and Breath Serial: SF-11167 Talk by Abbot Ed Sattizhan Day Rohatsu Sesshihn on 2020-11-29 The talk focuses on key aspects of Zazen practice during a Rohatsu Sesshin, discussing the integration of physical posture, breath, and mental state to achieve unity with one's practice. Emphasis is placed on breath work as a... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 29 2020
Rohatsu Sesshin - Day 1 - Three Aspects of Zazen Posture: Body, Breath, Mind Serial: SF-11289 11/29/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the teachings and practice of Zazen, especially the importance of posture, breath, and mind, during the sesshin at the San Francisco Zen Center. The discussion elaborates on the essence of Zazen as a movement... *Zazen*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 29 2020 City Center
Drowning in the Deep Spring (video) Serial: SF-11185 The Koan of Drowning in the Deep Spring and practicing with courage, clarity and resilience in the of awakening to Climate Collapse. 11/28/2020, Kritee Kanko, dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the intersection of Zen Buddhist practices and contemporary issues, particularly focusing on climate crisis and trauma. It explores how koans, such as one from the Rinzai Roku, can serve as vehicles for... *Community*	Kritee	Nov 28 2020 City Center
Drowning in the Deep Spring Serial: SF-11366 The koan of drowning in the deep spring and practicing with courage, clarity and resilience in the of awakening to climate collapse. 11/28/2020, Kritee Kanko, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses a koan from the Rinzai School of Zen, examining its implications not only for personal spiritual practice but also in the context of contemporary societal challenges such as the climate crisis. The speaker... *Community, Rinzai*	Kritee	Nov 28 2020 City Center
What a Wonderful World (video) Serial: SF-09767 Reflecting on what it is that blocks our view from seeing this world and each other through the eyes of an awakened being. 11/22/2020, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores Vasubandhu's "30 Verses" with a focus on the initial verses emphasizing the transformation of consciousness. This transformation involves understanding the illusory differentiation between self and other, the... *Consciousness*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 22 2020 Green Gulch Farm
What A Wonderful World Serial: SF-11238 Reflecting on what it is that blocks our view from seeing this world and each other through the eyes of an awakened being. 11/22/2020, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the question of what truly matters, using the backdrop of historical events and personal anecdotes to delve into Zen Buddhist teachings. Central to this discourse is the concept of awakening to the reality of '... *Heart Sutra, Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 22 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Resilience in Crisis Times Serial: SF-11356 Talk by Mushim Ikeda at City Center on 2020-11-22 This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with current global crises, emphasizing the need for bold compassion and non-fear as core tenets in times of turmoil. The speaker foregrounds the transformative potential of... *Compassion*	Mushim Ikeda	Nov 22 2020 City Center
Bodhisattvas: First Responders Serial: SF-11246 Training in the world. Are you willing to be an ordinary person bringing forth our best? 11/21/2020, Mushim Patricia Ikeda, dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the interconnected crises of the global pandemic, climate change, and political unrest, emphasizing the need for a compassionate response rooted in Zen practice. It proposes the practice of non-fear and... *Bodhisattva*	Mushim Ikeda	Nov 21 2020 City Center
The Living Being Feeling Serial: SF-11149 The practice of being of the world and not being caught by it. 11/18/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the teachings of the Vimalakirti Sutra, focusing on the archetype of Vimalakirti as a bodhisattva and his embodiment of the Mahayana ideals. The discussion highlights Vimalakirti's wisdom, his lay status, and... *Bodhisattva, Manjushri*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 19 2020 City Center
Zen Harmony Through Nonviolence Serial: SF-08521 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-11-18 The talk explores the practice of nonviolence within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing how nonviolence intersects with personal expression, and social interactions, and is exemplified through Zen stories and Buddhist teachings. Key...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 18 2020 Green Gulch Farm
The Living Being Feeling (video) Serial: SF-11197 The practice of being of the world and not being caught by it. 11/21/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on Vimalakirti as a bodhisattva archetype, using the "Vimalakirti Sutra" to illustrate the themes of fierce compassion and the archetype's engagement with worldly affairs without attachment. The key message... *Bodhisattva, Manjushri*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 18 2020 City Center
Zen Alchemy: Transforming Conflict through Peace Serial: SF-11168 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-11-18 The talk centers around the themes of nonviolence, Zen practice, and how these intersect within personal and societal contexts. The speaker reflects on the transformative power of nonviolent responses as illustrated by Zen... *Sangha, Buddha Ancestors*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 18 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Transforming Consciousness Through Mind-Only Serial: SF-09736 Talk by Fu Sangha on 2020-11-15 The talk explores Yogacara teachings, focusing on Vasubandhu's "30 Verses" and highlights the transformation of consciousness as central to the concept of "mind-only." It details the eight consciousnesses model, emphasizing the... *Consciousness*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 15 2020
Buddha's Non-Violence Befriends and Converts Violence Serial: SF-11249 Buddhist stories of non-violence. 11/15/2020, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the practice of nonviolence as a fundamental aspect of Zen and Buddhist teachings, presenting it as a pathway to harmony and peace. Notable stories include that of Zen monk Hakuin and his patient, nonviolent...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Love and Power Serial: SF-11177 Zen practices for practicing with the shadow side of intimacy. Maitreya's posture that supports future awakening while safely holding challenges and celebrations of the present moment. 11/14/2020, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma... The talk explores the shadow aspects of intimacy within relationships and self-awareness through Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining openness, uprightness, and depth in body postures during Zazen. The speaker...	Shosan Victoria Austin	Nov 14 2020 City Center
Sky Mind: Embracing Zen Stillness Serial: SF-11234 Talk by Zzi Heather Iarusso on 2020-11-14 The talk focuses on guiding participants through the principles of Soto Zen meditation, emphasizing meditation posture and mindfulness using metaphorical imagery: “body like a mountain, breath like wind, and mind like sky.” It...	Shoren Heather Iarusso	Nov 14 2020
Awakening with Jizo's Courage Serial: SF-11314 Talk by Sozan Miglioli at City Center on 2020-11-12 This talk focuses on the role of the Jizo Bodhisattva within Zen practice, exploring its archetypal presence as a protector of children's souls and travelers, and its embodiment of virtues like courage, determination, and... *Suffering, Bodhisattva*	Sozan Miglioli	Nov 12 2020 City Center

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