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Awakening Through Zazen: Embrace Interconnectedness Serial: SF-11917 Talk by Ed Sattizahn at Tassajara on 2016-MM-DD The talk introduces a seven-day Sashin, focusing on deepening Zen practice through zazen, emphasizing posture and breathing. It explores the concepts of "big mind" and "small mind," urging practitioners to let go of personal... *Zazen, Monkey Mind*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	2016 Tassajara
The Power of Intention Serial: SF-09156 12/27/2015, Sonja Gardenswartz dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the themes of mindfulness, intention, and transformation of consciousness, drawing on teachings from foundational Zen texts. Emphasizing the principle that "mind is the forerunner of all things," it suggests... *Karma*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Dec 27 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Silence Serial: SF-09109 12/20/2015, MyoE Doris Harder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the multifaceted concept of silence, emphasizing its essential role in enriching life through pauses, both in practical activities like music and dance, and as a spiritual practice in Zen. Silence, as described...	Myoe Doris Harder	Dec 20 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Dedicating Yourselves To Your Lives Serial: SF-09108 12/19/2015, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of dedication and mind training as essential components of Zen practice. Through personal anecdotes, the discussion illustrates how consistent practice, whether in dog training or mindfulness,...	Onryu Mary Stares	Dec 19 2015 City Center
Letting Go Serial: SF-09083 12/16/2015, Ryotan Cynthia Kear dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the intertwined experiences of personal anniversaries and the recent passing of a mother, reflecting on the practice of transcending dualistic thinking. It explores teachings from Dogen, particularly...	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Dec 16 2015 City Center
Embrace Suffering, Liberate Spirit Serial: SF-09140 12/15/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the transformative journey of Zen practice, exploring how personal suffering and discipline cultivate spiritual insight and liberation. Through references to Zen stories and interactions, the idea of practice... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 15 2015 Tassajara
Living Spontaneously With Presence Serial: SF-09198 12/14/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the Zen practice of being present, engaging in intentional action, and understanding self-actualization within the context of daily life. It reflects on the teachings of Bodhidharma, the Koan approach, and...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 14 2015 Tassajara
Mind of Shunyata Serial: SF-09092 12/13/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the transformational nature of Zen practice through personal anecdotes and historical Buddhist narratives, highlighting how direct engagement with life's challenges fosters a deeper awareness of being. Insights... *Chanting*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 13 2015 Tassajara
Joy to the World Serial: SF-09121 12/13/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of joy in the context of non-duality and cultural conditioning from a Buddhist perspective. It delves into how dualistic views lead to sorrow and the Buddha's teachings on non-duality as the path to... *Wisdom*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 13 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Gratitude's Transformative Power Unveiled Serial: SF-09003 Talk by Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts at City Center on 2015-12-12 This talk explores the concept of gratitude, emphasizing its distinction from obligation and highlighting its centrality in spiritual practice. Drawing on Buddhist stories and teachings, the speaker reflects on how gratitude... *Gratitude*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 12 2015 City Center
How Practice is Engaged Changes Serial: SF-09018 12/12/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the concept of "unsurpassable mind," emphasizing an unconditional acceptance of present experiences as articulated in Dogen's fascicle Miojo Shin. The discussion highlights the value in giving time to each... *Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 12 2015 Tassajara
The Practice of Gratitude Serial: SF-09041 12/12/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the transformative practice of gratitude within Zen Buddhism, challenging the misconception of gratitude as an obligatory action and highlighting its intrinsic joy and significance. Reflecting on the teachings... *Gratitude*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 12 2015 City Center
Illuminating the World Beyond Me Serial: SF-09111 12/11/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of presence and the transformative nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the shift from objectifying experiences to experiencing them directly. It discusses the role of directed and receptive attention... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 11 2015 Tassajara
Undoing Reality Serial: SF-09031 12/10/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the concept of authority and release within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of experiencing and accepting moments as they are without imposing judgment or preconceived notions. The speaker discusses... *Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 10 2015 Tassajara
Meditation Serial: SF-09175 12/9/2015, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at City Center. The talk critiques the perception of Zen's focus on meditation, discussing the lack of explicit meditation instructions in Zen practice and considers founder Shinryu Suzuki Roshi's perspective that effort in practice may distract... *Effort*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Dec 09 2015 City Center
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 7 Serial: SF-09061 12/3/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the theme of engaging with Zen practice to transcend fixed constructs of reality, emphasizing the fluidity of experience and the concept of "not knowing." It differentiates directed attention from... *Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 03 2015 Tassajara
2015 Rohatsu day 3 talk Serial: SF-09107 12/02/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores strategies for managing irritation within a monastic setting, linking them to deeper Zen practices of noticing, acknowledgment, and forgiveness within oneself. It delves into the teachings of the "Vimalakirti...	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 02 2015 City Center
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 6 Serial: SF-09145 12/1/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the integration of experiential and cognitive dimensions in Zen practice, emphasizing awareness and engagement with conditioned experiences. It explores the delicate balance between habitual patterns and the... *Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 01 2015 Tassajara
2015 Rohatsu day 2 talk Serial: SF-09178 12/01/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis of the talk revolves around the concept of "Genjo Koan," exploring its significance in manifesting present reality and its application in understanding individuality and connection to all things. The discussion... *Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 01 2015 City Center
2015 Rohatsu day 1 talk Serial: SF-09146 11/30/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the essence of a seven-day Sashin, emphasizing the importance of being entirely one with practice through zazen. It highlights treating one's own heart and mind like honored guests, encouraging a posture and... *Zazen, Monkey Mind*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 30 2015 City Center
A Small Vase of Wild Flowers Serial: SF-09195 11/28/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the concept of busyness versus non-busyness through a Zen Buddhist perspective, using personal experiences to illustrate the yearning for a state of calm and freedom. It emphasizes the significance of living... *Samadhi*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 28 2015 City Center
Awakening amidst Modern Chaos Serial: SF-09202 Talk by Furyu Nancy Schroeder at City Center on 2015-11-28 The talk explores the contrast between the busyness of modern life and moments of spiritual clarity, using the Zen story of Yunnan and Dao Wu as a metaphor for these two states. There is an emphasis on the significance of...	Fu Schroeder	Nov 28 2015 City Center
Shape Shifting Serial: SF-09161 11/24/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the concept of "shape-shifting" in Zen practice, focusing on the transitory nature of being and the notion of interbeing. By examining how our states of mind and existence morph during practices like zazen, the...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 24 2015 Tassajara
60 Years in the Womb Serial: SF-08999 11/23/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen practice through the lens of metaphoric stories, such as the tale of Harishipa's 60 years in the womb and its reflection on personal isolation and eventual emergence into enlightenment. The narrative... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 23 2015 Tassajara
Pure Conduct Serial: SF-09084 11/22/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the dual aspects of Zen practice, juxtaposing the rigid structures of restraint and discipline with the fluidity and acceptance necessary for ceaseless practice. It highlights how practice encompasses both...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 22 2015 Tassajara
Whole-Hearted Gratitude Practice Serial: SF-11241 11/22/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of gratitude in Zen practice, emphasizing its authenticity and intrinsic value in everyday life and spiritual practice. It considers the challenges of consumer culture, societal pressures, and... *Gratitude*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 22 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Ceaseless Practice Serial: SF-09021 11/21/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of immersion within the human condition, emphasizing the idea of "interbeing," as exemplified in the Zen practice of sesshin. This theme is further discussed through Dogen's concepts of "pure conduct... *Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 21 2015 Tassajara
Jukai Serial: SF-09063 2015-11-21, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing "beginner's mind" and loving-kindness (metta) as a means to promote global peace and personal well-being. The discussion references the Lotus Sutra, particularly the chapter on...	Shosan Victoria Austin	Nov 21 2015 City Center
Now Becomes Visible Serial: SF-09057 11/20/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the unpredictability of perception and consciousness in Zen practice, highlighting the importance of engaging with the present moment rather than imposing preconceived conclusions. The discussion emphasizes... *Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 20 2015 Tassajara
Citta and Hridaya Serial: SF-09095 11/19/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme "this very mind is Buddha," delving into Zen practices and teachings focused on the embodied experience of mindfulness. Emphasizing the interplay of directed and receptive attention, it examines how... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 19 2015 Tassajara
Immersion in Interbeing Serial: SF-09039 11/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on the interplay of practice and realization in Zen, highlighting how they are inseparable rather than two distinct stages. It explores how returning to basic practices, like breathing and mindful... *Study*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 18 2015 Tassajara
Shining The Light of Hope Serial: SF-09134 11/18/2015, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the Zen practice of transitioning from awareness to action, using the metaphor of the hundred-foot pole and the concept of interconnectedness within a vast web of life. In the context of contemporary global...	Horin Nancy Petrin	Nov 18 2015 City Center
Sitting In The Heart Land Serial: SF-11265 11/15/2015, Shokuchi Carrigan, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of "body time" and the true abode of Buddha, initiated by a story from the Zen tradition involving Yangshan and Guishan. The discourse examines the importance of mindfulness and engaging with the "...	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Nov 15 2015 Green Gulch Farm
In The Face of Impermanence Serial: SF-09120 2015-11-14, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on confronting impermanence and suffering through Zen practice, particularly by studying the "Genjo Koan." It addresses how to engage with life's complexities without clinging to narratives or judgments, thus...	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 14 2015 City Center
Paris: The Benefit of Zen Serial: SF-09147 11/14/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the benefits of Zen practice in confronting life's tragedies, emphasizing the fundamental reality not influenced by life's ups and downs. It addresses the importance of steadfast commitment to Zen practice,... *Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 14 2015 Tassajara
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 5 Serial: SF-09066 11/11/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the efficacy of aspiration in Zen practice, emphasizing Dogen's teachings on vows and the role of citta, or discerning consciousness, as integral to engaging with existential challenges. It also addresses the...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 11 2015 Tassajara
Zen Presence: Authentic Living Now Serial: SF-09151 Talk by Curtis Fabens at City Center on 2015-11-11 The talk focuses on finding presence and authenticity in one's current place and state, drawing from Zen principles and practices. Emphasizing body awareness, the discussion references Dogen Zenji’s "Genjo Koan" to illustrate how... *Suffering*	Curtis Fabens	Nov 11 2015 City Center
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 4 Serial: SF-09026 11/9/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into Dogen's teachings, particularly the fascicle "Hotsu Buddhaishin," which discusses the three kinds of consciousness: citta, hridaya, and vriddha. It is emphasized that citta, the discriminating mind, initiates... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 09 2015 Tassajara
Welcome Home Serial: SF-09086 11/08/2015, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily explores the theme of "home" as a metaphor for inner peace and self-awareness in Zen practice. The discourse reflects on the concept of samadhi and the teachings conveyed in Dongshan Myongje (Tozan Ryokai)'s "... *Samadhi, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Tozan*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 08 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Myriad Things Come Forth and Experience Themselves Serial: SF-09030 11/7/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Genjo Koan by Dogen Zenji, elucidating key concepts of Zen, particularly the interplay between unity and individual uniqueness in Buddhist philosophy. The discussion focuses on the Genjo Koan's notion of... *Koan, Buddha Nature*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 07 2015 City Center
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 3 Serial: SF-09127 11/5/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The central focus of the talk is the interplay between form and emptiness in Zen practice and its relation to awakening. The discussion emphasizes how subjective human experiences and cosmic truths coexist and interact, using...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 05 2015 Tassajara
We Are All Hungry Ghosts Serial: SF-09209 11/01/2015, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the feelings of connection and disconnection through the lens of Zen teachings, particularly focusing on the concept of "hungry ghosts," used as a metaphor for human suffering and dissatisfaction. It ties these... *Ceremony, Suffering*	Ango Sara Tashker	Nov 01 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Nirvana is Following One Thing Through To The End Serial: SF-09188 10/31/2015, Kai Ji Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of nirvana as articulated by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the notion of "following one thing through to the end." It critically examines the historical and philosophical aspects of Zen, addressing the... *Nirvana*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Oct 31 2015 City Center
Wind and Water Serial: SF-09135 10/30/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice, daily life, and the natural world, focusing on the concept of dependent co-arising and its manifestation in personal experiences. It discusses the roles of Tassajara and...	Leslie James	Oct 30 2015 Tassajara
Zen: Community as Practice Path Serial: SF-09059 Talk by Curtis Fabens at City Center on 2015-10-28 The talk examines the significance of community practice in Zen, highlighting themes of community, intimacy, and personal discovery. Emphasizing the benefits of practicing in a community versus individually, it underscores how... *Community, Practice Period*	Curtis Fabens	Oct 28 2015 City Center
St. Kevin and the Blackbird Serial: SF-09144 10/27/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the challenges and rewards inherent in Zen practice, addressing the concept of engaging with one's karma and the paradoxes involved in achieving spiritual growth. It emphasizes the importance of discipline,...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 27 2015 Tassajara
Energy of Sitting Serial: SF-09225 10/26/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk centers on the balance between directed and receptive attention in Zen practice, emphasizing how these elements contribute to an awakened consciousness. It explores the notion that mindful awareness, even in mundane...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 26 2015 Tassajara
Friendship Serial: SF-09013 10/25/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the essential role of friendship within the spiritual path, primarily illustrated by Buddhist teachings. It draws extensively from the Magiya Sutta, emphasizing how true spiritual friendship encompasses the... *Sangha*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 25 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Giving Birth to Buddha Mudra Serial: SF-09122 10/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, particularly the dynamic between full engagement in Zen meditation and the resulting experiential phenomena. It draws parallels between this meditation practice and the process of...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 25 2015 Tassajara
Seijiki Serial: SF-09085 10/24/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Sajiki ceremony, a traditional Buddhist ritual with origins in the Shingon branch of Buddhism, emphasizing the nurturing and offering of food. This ceremony, introduced to the San Francisco Zen Center... *Ceremony, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 24 2015 City Center

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