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Embracing Every Moment's Buddha Nature Serial: SF-12348 Talk by Ryushin Pail Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-23 This talk explores the profound Zen teaching that every aspect of life, from grand rituals to mundane activities, embodies Buddha nature. It discusses the challenge of discerning effort and engagement in daily practice, drawing... *Dogen, Zazen, Emotions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 23 2017 City Center
The Request of the Schedule in Sesshin Serial: SF-10506 3/22/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the engagement and balance in Zen practice, exploring how constructs like schedules or notions of time can become both practical tools and sources of attachment. The discourse references Dogen Zenji's teaching...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 22 2017 City Center
Zen Dance of Mindful Action Serial: SF-12334 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-22 The talk explores the intersection of structure and spontaneity within Zen practice, emphasizing the balance between mindfulness and action. The main thesis delves into how Zen practitioners navigate daily routines and structured... *Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 22 2017 City Center
The Perseverance of Me in Sesshin Serial: SF-10389 3/21/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of being present with each experience as it arises. The discussion contrasts striving to become a Buddha with the concept that "this very mind is Buddha"...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 21 2017 City Center
Fluid Mind: Zen's Present Embrace Serial: SF-12165 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-21 The talk explores the concept of "unfixed awareness" and its embodiment during Zen practice, emphasizing the fluid nature of consciousness and the importance of experiencing the present moment. It discusses the teachings of Basso... *Zazen, Samadhi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 21 2017 City Center
What is the Mode of Expression of Sesshin? Serial: SF-10367 3/20/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme "This very mind is Buddha," drawing on Zen teachings to examine the nature and practice of awakening. It considers the work "The Guest House" by Rumi as an analogy for experiencing emotions and... *Suzuki Roshi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 20 2017 City Center
This Mind is Buddha Awakened Serial: SF-12219 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-20 The talk explores the concepts of mindfulness, Zazen practice, and the understanding of Buddha nature, focusing on the idea that "this very mind is Buddha" as declared in a koan by Master Ma. The speaker delves into the... *Rumi, Buddha Mind, Okesa*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 20 2017 City Center
The Crucible of Sesshin Serial: SF-10399 2017-03-19, Siobhan Cassidy, dharma talk at City Center The talk explores the practice and significance of Sashin, a Zen meditation retreat, emphasizing the importance of shared community (Sangha) and personal reflection. It highlights how Sashin serves as a 'crucible' for... *Zazen, Hindrances*	Siobhan Cassidy	Mar 19 2017 City Center
Transformative Zen: Embracing Inner Journeys Serial: SF-12169 Talk by Siobhan Cassidy Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-19 The talk emphasizes the significance of Sushin, a Zen meditation retreat, as a transformative experience requiring dedication and collective energy. It underscores the importance of collective practice, introspection, and... *Zazen, Hindrances*	Siobhan Cassidy	Mar 19 2017 City Center
The Practice of Oryoki Serial: SF-10358 3/18/2017, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of oryoki within Zen meditation, exploring its significance both as a practical community eating method and a reflection of one's mental state. The speaker suggests that oryoki serves as a mirror... *Oryoki*	Onryu Mary Stares	Mar 18 2017 City Center
Manifesting This Mind Serial: SF-10365 3/15/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the concept of "This very mind is Buddha," focusing on experiential awareness and how practice influences understanding and realization of this state. Through exercises, participants are encouraged to... *Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 15 2017 City Center
An Appropriate Response Serial: SF-11253 03/12/2017, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of “an appropriate response” as it relates to Zen Buddhist teachings, particularly focusing on the two truths—ultimate and relative—as shared through the teachings of Dongshan and other Zen masters.... *Community*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 12 2017 Green Gulch Farm
An Antidote for Mistaken Beliefs Serial: SF-10496 3/11/2017, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the duality inherent in human perception and the Zen practice as an antidote to mistaken beliefs. Through a discussion on various Zen teachings and practices, it explores the challenges of mistaken assumptions...	Marc Lesser	Mar 11 2017 City Center
International Women's Day Serial: SF-10429 3/8/2017, Siobhan Cassidy dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of gender equality and personal commitment to women's advancement, inspired by International Women's Day and its theme of "Be Bold for Change." It emphasizes supporting women-owned businesses and...	Siobhan Cassidy	Mar 08 2017 City Center
The Forest Beneath the Forest Serial: SF-10502 The talk explores the interconnectedness inherent in both human communities and natural ecosystems, particularly focusing on trees as symbols and agents of interdependence. A Japanese folktale about an old man and a magic... *Sanctuary*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Mar 05 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Boundless Spring on the Hundred Plants Serial: SF-10383 3/4/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of Zen koans and practices into daily life, anchored by case four from the "Book of Serenity," in which the Buddha points to the ground, suggesting it as a place to build a sanctuary. This is... *Sanctuary*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 04 2017 City Center
Think of not Thinking Serial: SF-10342 3/1/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the practice of Zazen through the lens of Dogen Zenji's teachings and explores the concept of "non-thinking" as articulated by Yaoshan in various Zen koans. Emphasizing the importance of engagement and presence... *Zazen, First Principle, Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 01 2017 City Center
Awakening Through Present Engagement Serial: SF-10369 2/25/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the practice of Zazen in relation to understanding Zen koans, framed through a conversation between the Zen teachers Nangaku and Basso. The speaker emphasizes the experiential nature of Zen practice, focusing... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 25 2017 City Center
Embracing Connection Through Suffering Serial: SF-10461 2/22/2017, Siobhan Cassidy dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism, emphasizing suffering (dukkha) as a shared human condition that fosters connection and vulnerability. The discussion covers personal experiences of suffering and vulnerability... *Suffering*	Siobhan Cassidy	Feb 22 2017 City Center
Sea Change The talk explores the concept of "sea change" as a significant internal and external shift in perception and existence, relating personal experiences to Buddhist teachings and examining the social transformations occurring in the... *Five Ranks, Wisdom*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 19 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing With Deafness Serial: SF-10334 2/18/2017, Oshin Jennings and Keido Keith Baker dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "Beginner’s Mind" and emphasizes embracing openness, particularly through the sign language gesture of "Don't Know" to denote an open mind. This practice aligns with... *Priest*	Keido Keith Baker, Oshin Jennings	Feb 18 2017 City Center
Continuous Practice: Practice Serial: SF-10411 2/15/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the concept of continuous practice as articulated in Dogen Zenji's teachings, emphasizing the cycle of aspiration, practice, awakening, and nirvana. It examines the nuanced understanding of how teachings can... *Continuous Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 15 2017 City Center
The Bodhisattva's Four Methods Of Guidance Serial: SF-10416 02/12/2017, Wendy Johnson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the themes of environmental stewardship, spiritual practice, and interconnectedness within the Zen Buddhist framework. It relates Zen teachings to environmental conservation, emphasizing the significance of... *Wisdom*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 12 2017 Green Gulch Farm
What The Teaching Offers In Challenging Times Serial: SF-10349 2/11/2017, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores how Zen practice can aid individuals in responding to personal and social challenges. Beginning with a reflection on self-awareness and the interconnectedness of humanity emphasized in Maya Angelou's poem, "On...	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 11 2017 City Center
Bodhicitta - Cutting Through to the Heart The talk explores the interconnectedness between humans and the Earth, urging listeners to cultivate love and responsibility toward the environment as a means to facilitate compassion and wisdom. It delves into how significant... *Wisdom, Compassion, Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 05 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The One Perfect Teaching That Frees Us Serial: SF-10464 2/4/2017, Jiryu Rutschman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the central Zen teachings of emptiness (Prajnaparamita) and interdependence, emphasizing that understanding these concepts alone is insufficient. Emphasis is placed on the importance of enacting these... *Interdependence, Emptiness*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 04 2017 City Center
The Emptiness of What Is This? Serial: SF-10427 1/28/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist concept of "shunyata," traditionally translated as "emptiness," and its reinterpretation as "interbeing" by Thich Nhat Hanh. Shunyata refers to the interconnectedness and interdependence of all... *Hate*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 28 2017 City Center
How to Save All Beings Serial: SF-10395 1/27/2017, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the concept of karma, focusing on volitional actions and their consequences, while highlighting the importance of the precepts and paramitas in addressing ancient and twisted patterns of behavior. It... *Practice Period, Karma*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Jan 27 2017 Tassajara
Walking Together Through The Storm Serial: SF-11312 01/22/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on building sanctuaries within oneself and within communities as a refuge during challenging times, drawing inspiration from the Buddha's teachings. The central theme is constructing sanctuaries that facilitate... *Sanctuary*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Deepening Into Wise and Courageous Hearts Serial: SF-10377 1/21/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores Zen Buddhism's teachings on the connection between individual and collective freedom, particularly within the context of societal and political changes. The discussion revolves around how to practice and embody... *Bodhisattva*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jan 21 2017 City Center
Beloved Community Serial: SF-10407 1/18/2017, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "beloved community" as a framework for achieving a reconciled world where justice prevails, drawing connections to both Kingian nonviolence principles and Zen teachings, particularly Suzuki Roshi'... *Community*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Jan 18 2017 City Center
Realizing Justice Face to Face The talk explores the concept of realizing justice through face-to-face interactions in stillness and silence, drawing parallels with building a sanctuary for genuine communication. It emphasizes the importance of intimate,... *Sanctuary, Priest, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Dharma and Non-Violence Serial: SF-10362 1/14/2017, Kazu Haga dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interconnected nature of social justice activism and Zen philosophy, focusing on nonviolence and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King and Thich Nhat Hanh. It discusses the importance of intentional and...	Kazu Haga	Jan 14 2017 City Center
The Great Way Serial: SF-10439 1/11/2017, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the historical context and philosophical significance of the "Xin Xin Ming," a pivotal text in Zen Buddhism, highlighting its emphasis on the integration of Indian Buddhism into Chinese philosophy, particularly... *Zazen, Study*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Jan 11 2017 City Center
A Life Of Usefulness Serial: SF-10317 1/7/2017, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the significance of ethical conduct in Zen practice, exploring how the Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (jukai) symbolizes a commitment to live a life of compassion and usefulness. It highlights the... *Ceremony*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jan 07 2017 City Center
An Appropriate Response To Fear Serial: SF-10316 1/4/2017, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing Zen to navigate fear and uncertainty with an open heart, drawing on stories from the Zen tradition, including the enlightenment of the Sixth Ancestor Huineng upon hearing the...	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jan 04 2017 City Center
Embracing Life's Imperfections Through Zen Serial: SF-12217 Talk by Edward Brown at City Center on 2016-12-31 The talk explores the concept of life's inherent difficulties and the human desire for acceptance through a Zen Buddhist lens, referencing historic teachings and personal anecdotes. It discusses the challenges encountered during... *Suzuki Roshi, New Year, Dogen*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 31 2016 City Center
Passion and Karmic Tendencies Serial: SF-12120 12/21/2016, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the intertwining roles of passion and karmic tendencies in spiritual practice, delving into how emotions such as anger and love can propel personal growth and deeper understanding. The discussion emphasizes...	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 21 2016 City Center
The Spiritual Power Of Trust Serial: SF-12079 12/18/2016, MyoE Doris Harder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Sanskrit concept of "Shraddha," emphasizing its active nature, contrasting it with more passive notions of belief and faith. Shraddha is presented as a dynamic process involving trust in unproven potential,... *Doubt*	Myoe Doris Harder	Dec 18 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Present: Zen's Timeless Path Serial: SF-12206 Talk by Fu Schroeder at City Center on 2016-12-17 The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing Zen in the present moment, drawing on teachings from Dogen and Suzuki Roshi to highlight how an awakened life transcends conventional conceptions of time and self. It underscores... *Dogen, Hate, Buddha Ancestors*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 17 2016 City Center
Zen as Body Practice Serial: SF-11974 This talk explores the enlightenment of the Buddha under the Bodhi tree and its implications for wisdom in everyday life, focusing firstly on the Buddha's transition through the four watches of the night as described in "...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 15 2016 Tassajara
Are You Able To Say Something? Serial: SF-12006 12/14/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes maintaining commitment to Zen principles and practices as the conclusion of the practice period approaches. The practice of facing internal challenges, referred to as "Mara," is discussed in depth, with the "... *Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 14 2016 Tassajara
An Outsider Questions the Buddha Serial: SF-12092 12/13/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the koan from the "Book of Serenity" concerning the concepts of arising and vanishing, illustrated through a metaphorical dream about a leopard that changes its spots by hiding in fog, expressing the non-fixed... *Buddha Nature, Emptiness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 13 2016 Tassajara
Silent Enlightenment: The Zen Path Serial: SF-12090 Sesshin Day 4 The talk explores themes of renunciation and the practice of 'just sitting' in Zen, referencing the story of Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightenment as an allegory for turning against the currents of worldly affairs. Discussions... *Study*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 12 2016 Tassajara
Whispers Under the Bodhi Tree Serial: SF-11281 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2016-12-11 This talk explores the story of the Buddha's enlightenment, specifically emphasizing the preparation and meditation under the Bodhi tree, and correlates the exercise of mindfulness with handling internal discourse and emotions.... *Manjushri*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 11 2016 Tassajara
Clearly Observe! Serial: SF-12110 12/11/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the path to enlightenment as exemplified by the Buddha's journey, highlighting experiences like Sujata's offering before the Buddha's meditation under the Bodhi tree. The practice of Zen is emphasized through... *Koan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 11 2016 Tassajara
Everyday Moments as Dharma Pathways Serial: SF-11315 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2016-12-10 This talk examines the distinction between frivolous talk and Dharma talk, arguing that any form of communication, even seemingly trivial, can convey Buddha Dharma when received with an open and attentive mind. It explores how...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 10 2016 Tassajara
How Mara Helps the Buddha Serial: SF-11937 12/10/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of Dharma talk versus idle chatter within Zen practice, questioning whether seemingly trivial speech can convey profound Buddhist teachings. This is illustrated through multiple stories and...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 10 2016 Tassajara
Silence Speaks: Mindful Words Matter Serial: SF-11354 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2016-12-09 The talk addresses the significance of noble silence and mindful speech during Rohatsu Sesshin, emphasizing Buddha's enlightenment and the power of narrative in spiritual practice. It reflects on the impact of frivolous talk and...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 09 2016 Tassajara
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 1 Serial: SF-12134 12/09/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the theme of Rohatsu Sesshin, emphasizing noble silence and mindfulness in daily practice. It highlights the story of Buddha's enlightenment as a recurring narrative offering deeper meanings each time it is...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 09 2016 Tassajara

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