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Title	Speaker	Date
Questions of Your Heart Serial: SF-10873 04/13/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the central teachings of the Heart Sutra, focusing on the concept of the "mind as no hindrance" and the idea of no barriers or obstacles in the mind, connecting it to the notion of "Shoshin" or beginner's mind... *Heart Sutra, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 13 2019 Tassajara
Finding Freedom Within Limitations Serial: SF-10800 04/10/2019, Hakusho Ostlund dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen practice of finding freedom within limitations, juxtaposing the concept of freedom as the absence of restraint with the Zen approach of embracing constraints to confront personal habits and karmic... *Practice Period*	Hakusho Ostlund	Apr 10 2019 City Center
Transitions Serial: SF-10849 04/09/2019, ARobin Orden, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on reflections from a recent practice period at Tassajara, emphasizing the significance of gradual progress in Zen practice as taught by Suzuki Roshi, and the importance of spiritual friendship in Buddhism,... *Practice Period*	ARobin Orden	Apr 09 2019 Tassajara
The Inner Story of Buddha's Birth Serial: SF-10874 04/06/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the celebration of Shakyamuni Buddha's birthday at the City Center, exploring its significance in the Soto Zen tradition. It elaborates on the historical and symbolic aspects of Buddha's birth, his life's... *Buddha's Birthday*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Apr 06 2019 City Center
The Unavoidable Perfection of the Universe Serial: SF-10868 04/03/2019, Bryan Clark dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the philosophy of Eihei Dogen within the Soto Zen tradition, emphasizing the concepts of dependent co-arising, which encompasses everyday impermanence and cause and effect, and prajnaparamita, the perfection of... *Wisdom, Dogen*	Bryan Clark	Apr 03 2019 City Center
Hyakujo Sits on the Great Sublime Peak Serial: SF-10862 03/31/2019, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk elaborates on Case 26 from the "Blue Cliff Record" involving a dialogue between a monk and Master Hyakujo, exploring concepts of Zen practice, such as the use of the "wake-up stick" and the notion of "sitting alone" on a... *Hyakujo, Zazen, Wisdom*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 31 2019 Green Gulch Farm
The Gift of a Box of Darkness Serial: SF-10735 03/30/2019, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center. The talk at the San Francisco Zen Center emphasizes the practice of self-examination and responsibility as central to Buddhist practice. Key themes include accepting and understanding personal karma, the importance of confession... *Karma*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Mar 30 2019 City Center
Daowu Tends the Sick Serial: SF-10836 03/30/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice and its intertwined nature with life's impermanent and complex condition. The main thesis focuses on the notion that despite life's inherent suffering, as represented by the Buddhist... *Practice Period*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 30 2019 Tassajara
Liu Tiemo Serial: SF-10842 03/29/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk addresses the challenges and practices of Zen during a Sashin at Tassajara, focusing on the intertwining of the inner and outer experiences, as represented in the verse from Buddha Gosha's "The Path of Purification".... *Koan*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Mar 29 2019 Tassajara
Entangled Paths of Zen Wisdom Serial: SF-12338 Talk by Kathie Fischer Liu Tiemo at Tassajara on 2019-03-29 The talk explores the intricate theme of "entanglements" within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of experiences both internal and external as depicted in Buddha Gosha's "Vasubandhu Magga." It... *Koan, Katagiri Roshi, Buddha Ancestors*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Mar 29 2019 Tassajara
This Very Mind Is Buddha Serial: SF-10810 03/28/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen kōan "This very mind is Buddha" from the Wumenguan (Mumonkan), considering its implications for understanding mind, Buddha nature, and practice. The discussion emphasizes that recognizing our mind as...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 28 2019 Tassajara
Not Abiding In Clarity Serial: SF-10725 03/27/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen teaching of avoiding "picking and choosing," primarily through the story of the koan involving Zhao Zhou. The speaker examines the ideas of non-attachment, the limitations of clarity, and the importance... *Koan*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Mar 27 2019 Tassajara
Seeing My Not Seeing Serial: SF-10763 03/26/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk discusses the significance of receiving Shiho in the Soto Zen tradition, reflecting on personal responsibility as disciples of Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of being one's true self and exploring consciousness... *Practice Period*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 26 2019 Tassajara
Returning Home, Becoming Whole Serial: SF-10732 03/25/2019, Amie Diller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the integration of disparate parts of the self, as illustrated by the koan of Senjo from the "Mumonkan." It emphasizes themes of wholeness and healing through Zen practice, using personal experiences and the...	Amie Diller	Mar 25 2019 Tassajara
Zen Pathways: Transformation Through Reflection Serial: SF-10807 Talk by Christine Burkhart at Tassajara on 2019-03-25 The talk addresses the personal journey and philosophical reflections on Zen practice and personal transformation. It begins with a questioning of early religious beliefs and progresses through a deeper engagement with Zen,... *Suffering*	Christine Burkhart	Mar 25 2019 Tassajara
Waking Up To The Present Moment Serial: SF-10789 03/24/2019, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses Zen practice with a focus on Dogen's essay "The Genjo Koan," emphasizing the significance of being present in each moment and recognizing the depth and poignancy in daily life activities. It explores the... *Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Mar 24 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Path: Progress Through Community Serial: SF-10876 Talk by Arobin Orden at Tassajara on 2019-03-24 The talk explores the gradual nature of spiritual progress in Zen practice, drawing an analogy with walking through fog, where change happens imperceptibly. Emphasis is placed on the importance of spiritual friendship,... *Practice Period*	ARobin Orden	Mar 24 2019 Tassajara
Just Take The Next Step Serial: SF-10888 03/24/2019, Jean Evans dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the essence of Zen practice and the personal journey of engaging with life and death intimately, drawing on teachings from notable Zen figures and integrating experiences from a retreat focused on end-of-life...	Jean Evans	Mar 24 2019 Tassajara
The Human Instinct To Become Quiet Serial: SF-10738 03/23/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the transformative potential of Zen practice, likening it to the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly, and emphasizes the importance of remaining present and open to the continuous flow of life... *Tassajara*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 23 2019 City Center
The Great Intrigue Of This Mystery Serial: SF-10886 03/22/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of mindfulness, the way-seeking mind, and the fluidity of experience, drawing from Dogen's concept of Uji (being-time) and the Heart Sutra's perspective on Prajnaparamita. It discusses how... *Heart Sutra*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 22 2019 City Center
After This, See On Your Own Serial: SF-10854 03/21/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between perception and reality, highlighting the Zen practice of embracing all experiences, including failures, for spiritual growth and understanding. Drawing from Seamus Heaney's poem "The...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 21 2019 City Center
The Dharma of Tardigrades Serial: SF-10882 03/21/2019, Kathie Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk discusses the resilience and survival strategy of tardigrades, using them as a metaphor for discussing Zen concepts like flexibility and non-attachment. It critiques traditional hierarchies, emphasizing the dynamic... *Community*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Mar 21 2019 Tassajara
This Is Your One Mystery Serial: SF-10742 03/20/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the philosophical inquiry into the nature and process of Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of existence and awareness. It delves into the perpetual quest for understanding one's origin and purpose... *Liberation*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 20 2019 City Center
Settling With Sesshin Serial: SF-10825 03/19/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the concept of "sasheen," emphasizing an experiential understanding of Zen practice beyond intellectual comprehension. It explores themes of initiation, presence, and the interplay of contraction and... *Book of Serenity, Compassion*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 19 2019 City Center
The Spirit Of Shikantaza Serial: SF-10793 03/18/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice through Koan Case 32 from the "Book of Serenity," highlighting the challenge of reversing thought to focus on the mind itself rather than external thoughts. The discussion contrasts... *Consciousness, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 18 2019 City Center
Drinking Tea and Eating Rice Are the Everyday Affairs Serial: SF-10734 03/17/2019, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm explores the theme of "Buddha activity," emphasizing it as the continual process of freeing beings from deluded self-consciousness to achieve peace and harmony. It discusses the duality between the... *Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 17 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Supporting Each Other To Sit Sesshin Serial: SF-10847 03/17/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, Sozan Michael McCord dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the challenges and transformations experienced during a Shashin, a week-long Zen meditation retreat, emphasizing the concept of "just this moment" in zazen practice. The teachings revolve around... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Sozan Michael McCord	Mar 17 2019 City Center
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Serial: SF-10859 03/16/2019, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of mindful individual action within a collective, drawing on the analogy of the communal hunting practices of First Nations people at Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump in Alberta, Canada. The narrative... *Right Speech*	Onryu Mary Stares	Mar 16 2019 City Center
Love And Power In Relationship Serial: SF-10747 03/09/2019, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. The central theme of this talk is the relationship between love and power, explored through the lens of Zen Buddhist teachings. The discussion emphasizes the complexities and nuances of love, particularly in the context of...	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 09 2019 City Center
Practice Period Class Serial: SF-10878 03/06/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the profound experience of monastic life, characterized by its timeless quality and deep roots in ancient traditions. It also explores the balance between maintaining spiritual and traditional values while... *Practice Period*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 06 2019 Tassajara
What Is The Cause Of This Suffering? Serial: SF-10816 03/03/2019, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk mainly explores the applicability and enduring relevance of the Four Noble Truths in the context of personal suffering and misunderstandings with others. The discussion involves recognizing superficial diagnoses of... *Suffering*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Mar 03 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Silence Is The Best Story Serial: SF-10802 03/02/2019, Hoitsu Suzuki dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the practice of Zazen, emphasizing the importance of silent meditation as the highest form of Dharma teaching, akin to the way Shakyamuni Buddha and Bodhidharma taught. The speaker discusses the concept of... *Zazen*	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Mar 02 2019 City Center
Grandmother Heart Serial: SF-10748 02/24/2019, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk outlines the concept of "grandmotherly mind," focusing on kindness and nurturing within the framework of Zen practice. The discussion highlights the teachings of Dogen from the 1200s, emphasizing the importance of fully... *Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 24 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Without Hindrance, There Is No Fear Serial: SF-10749 02/23/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the concept of constructs in Zen practice, highlighting the Heart Sutra's theme of immersion in Prajnaparamita, where the mind without hindrance transcends fear and abides in nirvana. It explores how sacred... *Heart Sutra, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 23 2019 City Center
Compassion in the Illusion of Self Serial: SF-12201 Talk by Michael M Ord at City Center on 2019-02-20 The talk addresses the pervasive nature of suffering, likening human misunderstanding and resistance to aid to a bat trapped in tape, exploring themes of empathy and the difficulty of recognizing help. The Heart Sutra serves as a... *Heart Sutra, Bodhisattva*	Sozan Michael McCord	Feb 20 2019 City Center
The Truth of Our Life is Speaking, Sitting and Listening Serial: SF-10848 02/17/2019, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of practice in Zen Buddhism as synonymous with enlightenment, emphasizing the immediacy of practice as an expression of Buddhahood in daily life. It argues that every action, thought, and word in one... *Buddha Mind*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 17 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Mindfulness as a Support for Equity and Social Justice Serial: SF-10840 02/16/2019, Rhonda V Magee, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of mindfulness practices in addressing social justice and equity, emphasizing interconnectedness, or "Ubuntu," and the ongoing impact of historical injustices. Discussions include the integration of... *Suffering*	Rhonda V. Magee	Feb 16 2019 City Center
Sesshin Day 5 - The Point Of Zazen Serial: SF-10739 2/14/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the profundity of zazen practice, specifically examining Dogen's famous work "Zazen Shin." It underscores the paradoxical nature of Zen teachings, emphasizing the interplay of realization beyond thinking and... *Zazen*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 14 2019 Tassajara
The Sound of the Cicadas Penetrates the Rock Serial: SF-10819 02/13/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of presence and energy in Zen practice, focusing on the interplay of form and emptiness as expressed in Zen teachings. The discussion references the Heart Sutra and the Parinirvana Sutta, using the... *Emptiness, Parinirvana*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 13 2019 City Center
Sesshin Day 4 talk Serial: SF-10884 02/13/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen's concept of "Only a Buddha and a Buddha" and uses meditation practices to illustrate the principle of indirect engagement with thoughts and feelings. The discussion emphasizes transformation, recognizing... *Dogen*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Feb 13 2019 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 3 - Katto: Twining Vines Serial: SF-10850 02/12/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk discusses the concept of "Dharma Transmission" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that it represents the entire practice of Zen, rather than formal ceremonies or hierarchical positions. The idea of "Katto" or "twining vines"... *Transmission*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 12 2019 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 2 talk Serial: SF-10762 02/11/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores concepts of identity, responsibility, and perception within Zen practice, emphasizing the idea of viewing personal attributes and emotions as tools rather than intrinsic elements of self. This perspective... *Platform Sutra, Koan*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Feb 11 2019 Tassajara
Compassionate Inquiry Serial: SF-10721 02/10/2019, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with environmental stewardship at Green Gulch Farm, highlighting Arbor Day's evolution and the role of the San Francisco Zen Center community in watershed restoration. The... *Suzuki Roshi, Intimacy*	Ango Sara Tashker	Feb 10 2019 Green Gulch Farm
To Diligently Care for and Collect Body and Mind Serial: SF-10813 02/10/2019, Hakusho Ostlund, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen, emphasizing the integration of body and mind and addressing common misconceptions known as the four illnesses from the "Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment" that can misguide practitioners:... *Enlightenment*	Hakusho Ostlund	Feb 10 2019 Tassajara
Ruiyan Calls Master Serial: SF-10855 02/09/2019, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Zen practice of being fully present in each moment, inspired by Dogen's "Genjo Koan," which emphasizes living in the present as a practice of Zen. The speaker highlights the Zen teaching that ordinary... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Feb 09 2019 City Center
On Buddha's Parinirvana Serial: SF-10852 02/06/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the Buddha's life, exploring his transition from a privileged existence to a seeker of enlightenment spurred by the recognition of suffering. It highlights the Parinirvana Sutra, detailing the Buddha's final... *Concentration*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 06 2019 Tassajara
A Sense of Something Greater Serial: SF-10870 02/02/2019, Les Kaye and Teresa Bouza, dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the impact of technology on spirituality in contemporary life, emphasizing how dependence on technology leads to disconnection from authentic self and universal truths. It introduces the book "A Sense of... *Interview*	Teresa Bouza, Les Kaye	Feb 02 2019 City Center
Three Realms of Wisdom (video) Serial: SF-10744 1/26/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the essential teachings of the "Heart Sutra," emphasizing the concept of "beginner's mind" from Suzuki Roshi. It explores three expressions of wisdom within Buddhism—conventional knowledge, insight, and the... *Wisdom, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 26 2019 City Center
Three Realms of Wisdom Serial: SF-10796 01/26/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the concept of "Beginner’s Mind," promoting openness and potential in practice over the constraints of expertise. It underscores the application of Zen teachings, specifically investigating the Heart Sutra,... *Wisdom, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 26 2019 City Center
Sesshin Day 5-Gate 3 Serial: SF-10823 01/25/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on Zen practice, the meaning of experience, and the six subtle Dharma gates, particularly focusing on the practice and realization of "turning" and "purification." The speaker discusses the role of questioning... *Zendo*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 25 2019 Tassajara

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