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Title	Speaker	Date
Frivolous Talk and Idle Chatter Serial: SF-12058 12/07/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of "frivolous talk and idle chatter" in Zen practice, highlighting the importance of meaningful speech aligned with the Dharma and the negative impact of trivial discussions. The speaker references...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 07 2016 Tassajara
Emptiness and Engagement Serial: SF-11983 12/4/2016, Jiryu Rutschman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the tension between expressing political perspectives and maintaining an inclusive spiritual practice, using Zen Buddhism's Two Truths doctrine as a framework. The speaker reflects on personal dilemmas,... *Precepts, Emptiness*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Dec 04 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Celebrating Buddha's Enlightenment Serial: SF-11891 12/3/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. This talk covers the conclusion of a seven-day sesshin at the Zen Center, marking Buddha's Enlightenment. It explores how to integrate sesshin practices into daily life, emphasizing daily sitting, mindfulness, ethical conduct via... *Enlightenment*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 03 2016 City Center
Zen and the Search for Freedom Serial: SF-12051 Talk by Tmzc Leslie James on 2016-12-01 The talk addresses the inherent doubts and questions surrounding the practice of Zen, focusing on the search for freedom and the inevitable self-inquiry it prompts. It explores themes of identity, purpose, capability, and the...	Leslie James	Dec 01 2016
Embracing Freedom in Everyday Zen Serial: SF-12124 Talk by Tmzc Leslie James on 2016-12-01 The talk explores central themes of human experience within Zen practice, such as the embedded nature of freedom in everyday life, the role of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in revealing this truth, and the interconnectedness...	Leslie James	Dec 01 2016
Come on, Buddha, Light my Fire Serial: SF-12028 11/27/2016, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the theme of embracing and transcending suffering through the metaphor of the lotus flower growing in muddy water, symbolizing purity and beauty amidst adversity. It emphasizes the importance of responding to... *Buddha Mind*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 27 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Gratitude Amidst Chaos and Calm Serial: SF-11930 11/26/2016, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of gratitude, material desire, and the quest for spiritual resolve within Zen practice. It contrasts the fleeting satisfaction of material gains, exemplified through Black Friday shopping frenzies,...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 26 2016 City Center
Gratitude Amidst Chaos and Calm Serial: SF-12327 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2016-11-26 This talk explores the path of gratitude within the context of Zen practice, juxtaposing it against the consumerist frenzy of Black Friday and divergent expectations surrounding political events, like presidential elections.... *Gratitude*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 26 2016 City Center
Compassionate Speech for Transformation Serial: SF-11192 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2016-11-21 The talk delves into the purification of sense organs as articulated in Chapter 19 of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the transformative power of spiritual practice on how one perceives others and oneself. The discussion also... *Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2016 Tassajara
Harsh Speech - Kind Speech Serial: SF-12035 11/21/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the purification of the sense organs and the interconnectedness of perception and practice, as depicted in Chapter 19 of the Lotus Sutra. It emphasizes how practices such as reading and discussing Buddhist... *Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2016 Tassajara
Bringing Harmony to Everyone Serial: SF-12007 11/20/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk emphasizes the final days of a session and encourages participants to maintain mindfulness practices, focusing on the idea of "custody of the eyes." It highlights the importance of verbal harmony within the sangha,... *Sangha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 20 2016 Tassajara
Upright and Complete Speech: What is Slander? Serial: SF-12125 11/19/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of oryoki and its relevance to Zen Buddhism, emphasizing mindfulness and sensory awareness during meals. It also explores the Zen practice of right speech, particularly slander, and its impact on...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 19 2016 Tassajara
Zen Courage: Uncovering Inherent Wisdom Serial: SF-12309 Talk by Masaki Matsubara at City Center on 2016-11-19 The talk discusses the role of Zen meditation in cultivating moral courage and a profound recognition of inherent Buddha nature, highlighting two Zen koans to elucidate this. It critically examines Hakuin Ekaku's writings,...	Rev. Dr. Masaki Matsubara	Nov 19 2016 City Center
Basic Teachings and Luopo About To Die Serial: SF-11890 11/18/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Zen teachings on right speech, emphasizing harmony and the avoidance of divisive or slanderous speech. It refers to core Buddhist teachings such as shunyata (emptiness), dependent co-arising, impermanence, and... *Emptiness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 18 2016 Tassajara
Divisive Speech and Devadatta Redeemed Serial: SF-11903 11/16/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of complacency in Zen practice, questioning whether contentment can hinder growth and the importance of maintaining a "beginner's mind." It explores divisive language, highlighting its detrimental... *Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 16 2016 Tassajara
Embracing Change: A Zen Journey Serial: SF-12289 Talk by Tim Wicks at City Center on 2016-11-16 The talk discusses the journey of becoming a Zen priest and the philosophical practice of non-attachment to fixed ideas, as per Dogen Zenji's teachings in the "Genjo Koan." It further explores the embracing of precepts to foster... *Priest, Lay Ordination*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Nov 16 2016 City Center
Breathing In, Breathing Out, Sutra of Millions of Scrolls Serial: SF-11899 11/15/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores several topics, including the significance of the Samaya precepts within Vajrayana Buddhism, the story of Suzuki Roshi's enthusiastic practice, and the open-ended nature of the Buddhist canon. It emphasizes the... *Posture*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 15 2016 Tassajara
Enlightenment Through Zen Vows Serial: SF-12047 Sesshin Day 2 The talk explores the nature of vows within Zen practice, particularly in the context of rituals like the full moon ceremony. It emphasizes how vows serve as a spiritual focal point that transcends mere verbal promises, binding... *Karma*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 14 2016 Tassajara
Vowing and Vowing Serial: SF-12062 11/14/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature and significance of vows in Zen practice, emphasizing their historical roots, their role in Buddhist ceremonies, and their transformative power. It discusses how vows arise from inspiration and... *Karma*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 14 2016 Tassajara
Zen's Creative Harmony Constraints Serial: SF-11945 Talk by Tmzc Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts on 2016-11-13 The talk emphasizes the importance of formal constraints in Zen practice, such as the rules of sesshin, to harmonize and focus the mind, illustrating how these constraints encourage creativity and prevent energy leakage.... *Posture*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 13 2016
Embodied Zen: Beyond Words and Form Serial: SF-11965 Sesshin Day 1 The talk discusses the role of formal constraints, like those in the practice of sesshin and various meditation postures, as means to gather and focus the heart-mind, leading to a deeper and unique engagement with life. It... *Posture*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 13 2016 Tassajara
Compassion's Path to True Peace Serial: SF-11885 Talk by Qa Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2016-11-13 The talk discusses the necessity of continually remembering compassion as a guiding principle, emphasizing the importance of listening with empathy and responding with kindness. It highlights the practice of non-attachment,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2016 Green Gulch Farm
With Our Thoughts, We Create the World Serial: SF-11949 11/12/2016, Linda Galijan, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the capacity of Buddhism to guide individuals through periods of change and suffering, particularly referencing the aftermath of political elections. It emphasizes the importance of embracing suffering to... *Suffering*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Nov 12 2016 City Center
Mindful Path: Embracing Compassionate Liberation Serial: SF-12303 Talk by Linda Galijan at City Center on 2016-11-12 The talk articulates the application of fundamental Buddhist teachings in contemporary contexts, focusing on the Four Noble Truths and the practice of mindfulness as outlined in the Anapanasati Sutta. Emphasis is placed on... *Tassajara, Happiness*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Nov 12 2016 City Center
Dharma Talk at City Center Serial: SF-12052 11/9/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on navigating challenges and maintaining Zen practice following a divisive political event. The discussion emphasizes the Bodhisattva's way, referencing Suzuki Roshi's teaching that even amidst unexpected changes... *Bodhisattva*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 09 2016 City Center
Mindful Meals: The Art of Oriyoki Serial: SF-12072 Talk by Tmzc Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts on 2016-11-08 This talk focuses on the practice and evolution of Oriyoki, the Buddhist monastic meal ritual, exploring its adaptations as Buddhism spread geographically. It includes detailed instructions on Oriyoki practices, emphasizing...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 08 2016
Abandoning False Speech Serial: SF-11991 11/07/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, Practice Period class at Tassajara. The talk centers on the exploration of right speech within Zen practice, specifically focusing on the abandonment of false speech as integral to the Buddhist path and the Bodhisattva way. It references the importance of... *Right Speech*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 07 2016 Tassajara
Sit Alone Big Mountain Peak Serial: SF-11906 11/6/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the essence of Zen practice, specifically the practice of zazen during a one-day sitting. It examines the koan from the Blue Cliff Records, Case 26, discussing the notion of "sitting alone on a grand mountain... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 06 2016 City Center
Grateful For What Is Serial: SF-12045 11/6/2016, Gyokujun Teishin Layla Smith Bockhorst dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the transformative power of gratitude and Zen practice in understanding and navigating the Saha world—a term denoting a realm of suffering and endurance. The central narrative involves Sarah Hale's successful... *Gratitude*	Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst	Nov 06 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Sitting: Tradition Meets Present Moment Serial: SF-12196 Talk by Ed Sattizhan at City Center on 2016-11-06 The talk explores the Zen practice of sitting zazen and its profound connection to both individual experience and collective tradition. Case 26 of the Blue Cliff Record is central to the discussion, detailing the interchange... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 06 2016 City Center
Sit Alone Big Mountain Peak (video) Serial: SF-11900 11/5/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of zazen, emphasizing the concept of "sitting alone on a grand mountain peak" as referenced in Case 26 of the Blue Cliff Record. Through exploration of Bai Zhang's teachings and Suzuki Roshi's... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 05 2016 City Center
Overview of Upright and Complete Speech Serial: SF-11932 10/31/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, Practice Period class at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of right speech within Zen practice, emphasizing its foundational role in ethical conduct. It explores how right speech impacts personal and communal interactions, linking it to broader Zen... *Right Speech*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 31 2016 Tassajara
Light and Dark Serial: SF-11962 10/30/2016, Shokuchi Carrigan dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay of light and darkness as allegorical elements within Zen practice, inspired by the poem "Sandokai" by Sekito Kizen. A vital theme is the harmonizing of oppositional forces, akin to navigating...	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Oct 30 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Ox Herding Class 1 Serial: SF-12085 10/24/2016, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the Zen tradition of the Ten Oxherding Pictures, a historical series of illustrations and verses used to depict the stages of realization in Zen practice. It explores the interconnected aspects of consciousness... *Consciousness, Samsara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 24 2016 Green Gulch Farm
We Are in Crises. What Is an Appropriate Response? - Q&A Serial: SF-11919 10/23/2016, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the concept of living within crisis while exploring how the practice of Zen, particularly within the San Francisco Zen Center, offers a pathway to understanding and responding to crisis through the teachings of... *Resistance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Mindful Connection for Self-Discovery Serial: SF-11960 Talk by Qna Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2016-10-23 The talk explores the concept of "being oneself" through mindful interactions and moral responsibilities in relationships, examining how actions that neglect these responsibilities can lead to an incomplete understanding of... *Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Unity in Practice: Zen's Timeless Harmony Serial: SF-12017 Talk by Tmzc Eijun Linda Ruth on 2016-10-22 The talk addresses how Zen practice, specifically within the context of a practice period, emphasizes letting go of comparisons, embracing unity like "milk and water," and understanding the impermanence of circumstances. It... *Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 22 2016
Coming and Going Serial: SF-12076 10/22/2016, Do-On Robert Thomas, dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on personal experiences that illustrate the central Zen concept of "going", emphasizing the transience and interconnectedness of all things. The narrative transitions into discussing how Zen practice,... *Suzuki Roshi*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Oct 22 2016 City Center
Harmony in Zen: Milk and Water Serial: SF-12078 Talk by Tmzc Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts on 2016-10-22 The talk discusses the commencement of the 98th practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing the themes of adapting to circumstances, practicing without comparison, and the concept of community likened to "milk... *Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 22 2016
Dreg Slurpers Serial: SF-12032 10/16/2016, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the application of Buddhist teachings, particularly the teachings of empathy, selflessness, and the interconnectedness of all beings, in confronting contemporary societal issues such as racism, sexism, and the...	Fu Schroeder	Oct 16 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Judgment and Discernment Serial: SF-12133 10/15/2016, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the essential differences between judgment and discernment within the context of Zen teachings, emphasizing that discernment is a more mindful, open-minded approach that aligns with the concept of "beginner's...	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Oct 15 2016 City Center
Kshanti, Letting Go with Curiosity and an Open Heart Serial: SF-11913 10/9/2016, Monshin Albert Kutchins dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "letting go" through the lens of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of mindfulness and the perfection of kshanti (patience). By reflecting on a Zen story about Hakuin and personal experiences...	Monshin Albert Kutchins	Oct 09 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Life's Uncertainties Patiently Serial: SF-12003 Talk by Monshin Albert Kutchins at Green Gulch Farm on 2016-10-09 The talk explores the practice of letting go within meditation and everyday life, emphasizing the Zen concept of patience, Kshanti. The speaker discusses personal experiences and reflections on Hakuin's story, the challenges of...	Monshin Albert Kutchins	Oct 09 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Make Your Best Effort Serial: SF-12098 10/8/2016, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Zen philosophy of making efforts without attachment to outcomes, using a recent experience with a forest fire at Tassajara as a backdrop to explore impermanence and presence. The narrative transitions to... *Effort*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 08 2016 City Center
It's Better To Ask, How Do You Like Brown Rice? Serial: SF-11976 10/1/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of zazen and the experience of impermanence as central tenets of Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of transience and accepting the changing nature of the self during... *Zazen*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 01 2016 City Center
Fate is Kind Serial: SF-11887 9/25/2016, Anna Thorn dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the interconnectedness of body and mind through the practice of Zazen, emphasizing the importance of teacher-student relationships in Zen practice, and explores the concepts of mindfulness, memory, and the... *Karma*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Sep 25 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Practice at the Urban Temple Serial: SF-12021 9/24/2016, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the unique facets of practicing Zen in an urban environment at the San Francisco Zen Center's Beginner's Mind Temple. It contrasts this with traditional monastic settings and emphasizes the importance of zazen...	Onryu Mary Stares	Sep 24 2016 City Center
Zazen's Mindful Transformation Path Serial: SF-12033 Talk by Mary Stares at City Center on 2016-09-24 This talk discusses the central Zen practice of zazen, or seated meditation, and its significance at the San Francisco Zen Center, which includes locations at Tassajara, Green Gulch Farm, and Beginner's Mind Temple. The speaker...	Onryu Mary Stares	Sep 24 2016 City Center
Being Free From Our Thinking and Emotional Activity Serial: SF-12057 9/18/2016, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the essence of everyday Zen practice, particularly the practice of zazen or seated meditation. It distinguishes zazen from conventional meditation, emphasizing that it is not merely a technique but rather an... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Sep 18 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Precepts of Interconnection in Zen Serial: SF-11895 Talk by Kieryu Lien Schutt at City Center on 2016-09-17 The talk discusses the significance of the 16 bodhisattva precepts in Soto Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of precept study as the basis of Zen practice in the West, not solely meditation. The speaker introduces the "... *Suffering, Precepts*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Sep 17 2016 City Center

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