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Not Holding to Fixed Views Serial: SF-09048 7/29/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the themes of stepping back from habitual tendencies to foster new ways of being and understanding through the context of a Yoga Zen retreat. It highlights the Vimalakirti Sutra's teachings on non-dual... *Compassion, Bodhisattva*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 29 2015 Tassajara
Zen's Bridge to the West Serial: SF-09098 Talk by Richard Jaffe at Tassajara on 2015-07-29 The talk explores the pivotal role of D.T. Suzuki in transmitting Zen Buddhism to Western audiences, discussing Suzuki's life, intellectual contributions, and influence on American Buddhism. It highlights Suzuki's decision to...	Richard Jaffe	Jul 29 2015 Tassajara
Making Peace With One's Incarnation Serial: SF-09037 07/26/2015, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the sacredness of incarnation and embodiment within Zen practice, emphasizing the intertwining of spiritual awakening and social justice through the lens of interrelationship and identity. The speaker reflects...	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Jul 26 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Group Practice is the Shortcut Serial: SF-09123 7/25/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, highlighting the profound aspects of zazen practice, which involve stopping thinking and freeing oneself from emotional activity. By utilizing excerpts from Roshi's first lecture... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 25 2015 City Center
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen, Part 2 Serial: SF-09128 7/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller and Brother David Steindl-Rast, dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on the interplay between Zen and Christian perspectives, exploring themes such as the nature of truth and the journey towards enlightenment. Zen teachings highlight the importance of direct experience and... *Global Warming*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 25 2015 Tassajara
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen, Part 1 Serial: SF-09216 7/22/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller and Brother David Steindl-Rast, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the nature of prayer and attention through the lens of Zen and Christian traditions, emphasizing the interplay between the silence and understanding that prayer can cultivate. The discussion outlines the...	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 22 2015 Tassajara
Taking Care of Each Other Serial: SF-09219 7/22/2015, Shinki Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of community and personal growth within the context of Zen practice. The discussion underscores the importance of mutual support, shared experiences, and dialogue within a Zen center. The speaker...	Mark Lancaster	Jul 22 2015 City Center
The Gift Of Dialogue Serial: SF-09180 07/19/2015, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the intersection of Buddhist and Catholic principles in addressing environmental and social issues, inspired by a recent interfaith dialogue at the Vatican. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue, as... *Suffering*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jul 19 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 3 Serial: SF-09223 7/19/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the Vimalakirti Sutra, specifically about Vimalakirti's role in demonstrating the application of upaya, or skillful means, emphasizing liberation and non-duality, and underscoring the universality and... *Bodhisattva, Manjushri, Liberation*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 19 2015 Tassajara
The Zen of Going to the Rest Room Serial: SF-09035 7/18/2015, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, particularly the integration of Zen practice into daily life. Emphasizing the concept of "The Zen of Going to the Restroom," the discussion highlights how mundane activities can... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 18 2015 Tassajara
Leading From Within Serial: SF-09050 7/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the continuity of Zen practice, referencing Dogen Zenji's teachings on "the great road of Buddha" and continuous practice, which impacts the world invisibly yet powerfully. This concept is paralleled with a...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 18 2015 City Center
Haiku: Nature's Intimate Whisper Serial: SF-09069 Talk by Tim Sampson at Tassajara on 2015-07-16 This talk explores the origins, form, and principles of haiku poetry, tracing its roots from the Japanese poetic tradition of renga and its evolution into a standalone form. The discussion emphasizes haiku's simplicity, brevity,... *Poetry*	Tim Sampson	Jul 16 2015 Tassajara
Fish, Birds and Life Serial: SF-09221 7/16/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen's metaphor of fish and birds from the "Genjo Koan" to convey the interconnectedness of life and the concept of dependency and interdependence inherent in existence. It emphasizes that true understanding... *Zazen*	Leslie James	Jul 16 2015 Tassajara
Thinking About Not Thinking Serial: SF-09104 7/15/2015, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the evolution and characteristics of American Zen Buddhism, comparing its experiential nature to charismatic Protestantism. It highlights the lack of a strong academic foundation in Zen translations in the West... *Zazen*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Jul 15 2015 City Center
Turning Away and Touching Are Both Wrong Serial: SF-09165 7/15/2015, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk centers on exploring the themes presented in "The Song of the Precious Mirror Samadhi," emphasizing the concept of "precious mirror awareness" and its role in Zen practice. The discussion highlights how the teaching of... *Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2015 Tassajara
Right Speech, Right Listening and Communicating Across Difference Serial: SF-09019 7/13/2015, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the practice of "right speech" and "right listening" within a Buddhist context, emphasizing their roles in communication and ethical conduct. The discussion explores these concepts through traditional Buddhist... *Right Speech*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jul 13 2015 Tassajara
Altruism and Infinite Forms of Compassion Serial: SF-09224 07/12/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily explores the themes of altruism and compassion in Buddhism, drawing connections between historical teachings and modern interpretations. It emphasizes the bodhisattva vow of infinite compassion, illustrating... *Compassion, Happiness, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 12 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Many Faces of Altruism Serial: SF-09101 7/11/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily focuses on the themes of altruism and compassion, contextualized within a recent conference in Indonesia and a tragic event in Charleston. Central to the discussion is the exploration of altruism as... *Compassion, Suffering, Happiness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 11 2015 City Center
Inconceivable Liberation Serial: SF-09157 7/11/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on "inconceivable liberation" as depicted in the Vimalakirti Sutra, emphasizing the interplay between humility and enlightenment. Using the narrative of Shariputra's interaction with Vimalakirti, the talk... *Liberation*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 11 2015 Tassajara
Meeting Conflict with Compassion Part 2 Serial: SF-09029 7/9/2015, Lisa Hoffman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of addressing conflict with compassion within the framework of Zen practice, emphasizing inclusiveness and understanding differing perceptions to resolve or accept conflicts. It highlights skills in... *Tassajara*	Jisho Lisa Beth Hoffman	Jul 09 2015 Tassajara
Compassionate Conflict Resolution Through Zen Serial: SF-09171 Talk by Lisa Hoffman at Tassajara on 2015-07-08 The talk explores the theme of addressing conflict with compassion through Zen practice. It examines various aspects of "spiritual bypass" in conflicts, where individuals might avoid addressing tensions by superficially applying... *Delusion*	Jisho Lisa Beth Hoffman	Jul 08 2015 Tassajara
The Healing Ritual of Totally Engaged Stillness Serial: SF-09206 7/8/2015, Myoju Erin Merk dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Zazen posture within Zen practice, emphasizing its significance in revealing one's interactions with the world and shaping one's existential experiences. It discusses the importance of recognizing... *Posture, Zazen*	Myoju Erin Merk	Jul 08 2015 City Center
The Mystery of the Purple Crayon Serial: SF-09208 7/8/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion delves into the integration of Zen practice with art, using drawing as a medium to explore the Zen concept of "meeting" and the role of judgment in practice. By drawing parallels between the teachings of Zen Master... *Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Jul 08 2015 Tassajara
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 2 Serial: SF-09042 7/6/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk is a continuation of a series on the Vimalakirti Sutra, examining its significance to Zen philosophy, specifically focusing on its teachings about 'sunyata' or emptiness and skillful means. The speaker reflects on... *Bodhisattva*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 06 2015 Tassajara
Freedom and the Inner Revolution Serial: SF-09166 07/05/2015, Jeremy Levie, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of interdependence against the backdrop of Fourth of July celebrations, linking historical and contemporary political and social issues. It focuses on the Zen concept of Bodhicitta, the spirit of...	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Jul 05 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Reflections on Change and Karma Serial: SF-09200 06/28/2015, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of recent societal changes, specifically the legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.S., and examines these shifts through the lens of Zen teachings and personal reflection. It addresses the... *Hate*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 28 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Equal Dignity Serial: SF-09159 6/27/2015, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "equal dignity," using the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming same-sex marriage rights as a backdrop. Reflections on personal experiences of identity, societal change, and familial...	Onryu Mary Stares	Jun 27 2015 City Center
The Technique of Zazen Serial: SF-09226 6/27/2015, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the nature and purpose of meditation in Zen practice, highlighting a perceived lack of explicit technical instruction traditionally within Zen as a reflection of its philosophy emphasizing sudden enlightenment... *Effort*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jun 27 2015 Tassajara
The Heart Sutra - Tanahashi Serial: SF-09119 6/24/2015, Kazuaki Tanahashi dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Heart Sutra, highlighting its complex themes of selflessness and negation, and the intricacies of translating emptiness as boundlessness. A personal journey in translating the Sutra's challenging concepts... *Wisdom, Heart Sutra, Suffering*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Jun 24 2015 Tassajara
The Body under the Flowering Hedge Serial: SF-09207 6/24/2015, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The central thesis of the talk revolves around the concept of the "pure body of reality" or Dharmakaya, within Buddhist thought, explored through the analogy of the flowering hedge and the metaphor of the golden-haired lion to... *Dharmakaya*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Jun 24 2015 City Center
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 1 Serial: SF-09227 6/23/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the Vimalakirti Sutra's significance and its place within Zen and Mahayana Buddhism. Emphasizing the non-dual Dharma, reconciliation of dichotomies, and the bodhisattva path, the discourse includes details on... *Mahayana*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 23 2015 Tassajara
A Father's Day Talk Serial: SF-09008 06/21/2015, Sessei Meg Levie, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and the metaphor of fatherhood, highlighting the interplay between traditional roles and spiritual inquiry. Using the life of Siddhartha (Buddha) and his departure from...	Sessei Meg McNeil	Jun 21 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Trusting Your Life Serial: SF-09110 6/20/2015, Mako Voelkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the challenge of trusting one's life by emphasizing direct experience over intellectual reasoning. It highlights the importance of being present and fully experiencing each moment through practices like Zazen,...	Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Jun 20 2015 Tassajara
The Buddha Was Enlightened Under a Tree Serial: SF-09182 6/20/2015, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the intertwined teachings of Buddhism and contemporary ecological responsibility, drawing parallels between ancient spiritual insights and modern environmental challenges. It discusses Buddhist teachings on... *Suffering*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jun 20 2015 City Center
Through the Kaleidoscope Serial: SF-09001 6/17/2015, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of the impermanence of perspectives, using the metaphor of a kaleidoscope to illustrate how perspectives shift over time and under different circumstances. The speaker highlights a personal anecdote...	Onryu Mary Stares	Jun 17 2015 City Center
Equal Ground, Connected Lives Serial: SF-09032 6/14/2015, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen precept of "meeting others on equal ground," emphasizing the interconnectedness of all human beings and its importance in overcoming societal biases and personal judgments. The discourse delves into the... *Precepts*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 14 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Guideposts for Bodhisattvas Serial: SF-09055 6/13/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on Eihei Dogen's fascicle "The Bodhisattvas Four Methods of Guidance," which includes giving, kind speech, beneficial action, and identity action. These methods serve both to guide others to awakening and to... *Dogen*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jun 13 2015 City Center
The Path to Wholeness Serial: SF-09056 6/13/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the "Path to Wholeness," exploring Zen's emphasis on integrating life's contradictions into a unified understanding. The discussion critiques the dichotomy of moral systems and highlights practices such as... *Poetry*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 13 2015 Tassajara
Dogen's Great Faith and Vow: Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon Serial: SF-09160 6/12/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the theme of "intention" in Zen practice, emphasizing the impermanence of discomfort and the unpredictability of expectations during Sushin. The speaker reflects on the significance of chanting and study,...	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jun 12 2015 City Center
Bringing Our Intention to Sesshin Serial: SF-09143 6/11/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing intention during Sashin, focusing on the deliberate effort within the context of not-doing inherent in Zazen. It explores the interdependence among practitioners and the virtues of...	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jun 11 2015 City Center
Chinese Hermits Serial: SF-09164 6/11/2015, Bill Porter dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the historical and geographical factors that contributed to the development of Chinese civilization and its spiritual traditions, particularly along the Yellow River. It highlights the emergence of Taoism with... *Study*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Jun 11 2015 Tassajara
The Heart Sutra - Porter Serial: SF-09222 6/10/2015, Bill Porter dharma talk at Tassajara. The main focus of the discussion is the Heart Sutra, emphasizing its role in critiquing early Buddhist doctrines and introducing the idea of prajnaparamita, or "wisdom beyond knowledge." The talk explores how Buddhist concepts... *Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Abhidharma*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Jun 10 2015 Tassajara
Unfolding Presence: Living the Way Serial: SF-09228 Talk by Leslie James at Tassajara on 2015-06-10 This talk provides reflections on the concept of living in the present, referencing the Zen teaching "here is the place, here the way unfolds." It uses stories from Daigon Luke's experiences and a poem by Uchiyama to illustrate... *Practice Period*	Leslie James	Jun 10 2015 Tassajara
What Do We Wish to Learn at Green Dragon Temple? Serial: SF-09034 6/7/2015, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the teachings at Green Gulch Farm, focusing on cultivating kindness and gentleness within a temple and school environment. Emphasis is laid on mindfulness and attention as tools for personal and communal growth... *Intimacy, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 07 2015 Green Gulch Farm
A Cure for F.O.M.O. Serial: SF-09154 6/6/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the importance of embodying Zen practice and challenges the prevalent cultural focus on materialism and experience acquisition. It discusses how the Zen concept of "thusness" or "imo" can address the modern...	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 06 2015 Tassajara
The Real Thing: Enlightenment and the Internet Serial: SF-09170 6/6/2015, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and online teachings, focusing on the challenge of finding authenticity within electronic communications. It discusses Dogen's concept of "all things are painted" from... *Dogen*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Jun 06 2015 City Center
Cultivating Abundance Through Collective Consciousness Serial: SF-09072 The talk reflects on envisioning a post-capitalist world where abundance, community, and creativity replace material scarcity and individualism. Key themes include sustainable living, the role of spirituality in fostering... *Community*	Katie Loncke, Dawn Haney	Jun 05 2015 Tassajara
Compassionate Confrontation for a Just World: Spiritual Practice as Foundation for Activism (Discussion) Serial: SF-09112 6/5/2015, Katie Loncke, Dawn Haney dharma talk at Tassajara. The main thesis of this talk centers on the intersection of Buddhism and politics, focusing specifically on the activities and guiding principles of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. The discussion examines historical and... *Community*	Katie Loncke, Dawn Haney	Jun 05 2015 Tassajara
Compassionate Confrontation for a Just World: Spiritual Practice as Foundation for Activism (Class Part 1) Serial: SF-09073 6/4/2015, Katie Loncke, Dawn Haney dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk at Tassajara in 2015 explores the intersection of Buddhism and social justice activism, emphasizing the integration of spiritual practices with activism to address systemic issues. The speakers discuss personal journeys... *Suffering*	Katie Loncke, Dawn Haney	Jun 04 2015 Tassajara
Thinking Thinking Serial: SF-09093 6/3/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of reality and our perception of it, particularly addressing how our beliefs, often formed in childhood, limit our view and contribute to suffering. It contrasts therapeutic approaches, focusing on... *Heart Sutra, Suffering*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jun 03 2015 City Center

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