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Title	Speaker	Date
Doubt Serial: SF-09189 6/3/2015, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of doubt within Buddhist practice through three perspectives: as a hindrance in early Buddhism, actively cultivated until resolved in Rinzai Zen, and as a positive, dynamic force in Soto Zen that... *Doubt, Koan*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jun 03 2015 Tassajara
Soto Zen and the Self Serial: SF-09088 6/1/2015, Jaku Kinst dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the dual perspectives on the self in Zen practice: the deluded self, which is shaped by ignorance and perpetuated through craving and clinging, and the idea of no-self, emphasizing the Yogacara philosophy that...	Daijaku Kinst	Jun 01 2015 Tassajara
Work Practice - Kind Practice Serial: SF-09070 5/31/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the Zen tradition of engaging in work as a form of spiritual practice. Key figures and teachings are discussed, particularly those of influential Zen... *Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 31 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Four Noble Truths and Practice Serial: SF-09187 5/31/2015, Shinshu Roberts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the Four Noble Truths, their traditional meanings, and their implications for Zen practice, specifically focusing on suffering and its cessation. The discussion contrasts Theravadan and Mahayana perspectives... *Suffering*	Shinshu Roberts	May 31 2015 Tassajara
Dharma Wheels Serial: SF-09172 5/30/2015, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice and cycling, emphasizing the metaphorical and literal connections between the two. The practice of "wholeheartedness," as discussed in Dogen's "The Wholehearted Way" (Bendowa),...	Shundo David Haye	May 30 2015 City Center
Fukanzazengi Class Part 4 Serial: SF-09040 5/28/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen Zenji's "Fukan Zazengi," focusing on the universality of Zazen practice and the integration of practice and enlightenment as articulated in Dogen's philosophy. The discussion highlights the importance of... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 28 2015 Tassajara
Embracing Change: The Zen Perspective Serial: SF-09087 Talk by Leslie James at Tassajara on 2015-05-28 The talk examines a section from Dogen's "Genjo Koan," particularly focusing on the metaphor comparing the perception of a moving shore from a boat to the misconception of true self-permanence. The discussion emphasizes... *Zazen*	Leslie James	May 28 2015 Tassajara
Generosity as Pathway to Awakening Serial: SF-09105 Talk by Anshin Rosalie Curtis at City Center on 2015-05-27 The talk explores the concept of giving and generosity within the context of Zen practice, linking it to the practice period theme, "practicing with intention and making a difference in the world." It discusses the six paramitas...	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	May 27 2015 City Center
Memorial Day Serial: SF-09106 05/24/2015, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the essence of Zen practice as a continuous journey towards "unshakable deliverance of mind" and examines how the teachings of the Buddha on impermanence and interconnectedness relate to modern life, including...	Fu Schroeder	May 24 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Fukanzazengi Class Part 3 Serial: SF-09065 5/23/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the third session of the Fukanzazengi series, offering an in-depth exploration of Dogen's Fukanzazengi, a foundational zen instruction document. The discussion covers themes of intertextual references present... *Zazen*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 23 2015 Tassajara
Steadiness of Vow Serial: SF-09153 5/23/2015, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk addresses the complex emotions of disappointment and discouragement in the context of Zen practice, advocating for a compassionate approach to these experiences through established Buddhist teachings. The discussion... *Suffering*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 23 2015 City Center
The Light at the Tip of the Candle Serial: SF-09036 5/20/2015, Chris Fortin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses Honoring the Path of the Warrior, a program designed to support veterans, particularly women, through Zen practice and mindfulness activities like meditation, rafting, and rock climbing to help them integrate... *Suffering, War*	Hoka Chris Fortin	May 20 2015 Tassajara
Zen Communication: The Path of Kind Speech Serial: SF-09162 Talk by Shinchi Linda Galijan at City Center on 2015-05-20 The talk centers on practicing right speech within the framework of the Noble Eightfold Path, specifically highlighting skillful communication in the context of Zen teachings. It addresses the power of speech to create and... *Right Speech*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	May 20 2015 City Center
Harmony Through the Eightfold Path Serial: SF-09204 Talk by Gil Fronsdal at Tassajara on 2015-05-20 The talk examines how foundational Buddhist teachings emphasize the mutual relationship between personal liberation and community life, particularly highlighting the Eightfold Path's role in communal ethics. It underscores the... *Community*	Gil Fronsdal	May 20 2015 Tassajara
Gil Fronsdal Class Part 1 Serial: SF-09089 5/19/2015, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk investigates a reevaluation of the Four Noble Truths in early Buddhist texts, questioning their traditional interpretation as central teachings of the Buddha. The speaker argues that the Four Noble Truths in early Pali... *Suffering*	Gil Fronsdal	May 19 2015 Tassajara
The Formless Ground Serial: SF-09100 5/17/2015, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on Zen philosophy and practice, using the teachings of Suzuki Roshi as a foundation. The primary theme is the emphasis on direct experience and intuition in Zen, as opposed to purely intellectual engagement with... *Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 17 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Dogen's Genjo Koan Serial: SF-08995 5/16/2015, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on Eihei Dogen's "Genjo Koan," exploring its integration of relative and absolute realities through the lens of Soto Zen practice. Dogen's examination of the relative and absolute aspects of reality and their... *Dogen, Heart Sutra*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	May 16 2015 City Center
What Do You Call the World? Serial: SF-09068 5/15/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the theme "healing our bodies, healing the world," exploring the intertwined nature of personal well-being and global harmony through the lens of Zen Buddhism. Highlighting the Buddha as the "great physician"... *Koan, Healing*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 15 2015 Tassajara
Our Actions Affect the Entire Sky and the Whole Earth Serial: SF-09010 5/13/2015, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the transformative potential of practicing the six paramitas, highlighting their capacity to alleviate suffering through connectedness and compassion. Emphasizing the teachings of Dogen, Hafez, and Uchiyama... *Suzuki Roshi*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	May 13 2015 Tassajara
Living Enlightenment Through Daily Practice Serial: SF-11300 Talk by Rinso Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2015-05-12 The talk delves into the nature of enlightenment and practice within Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the teachings of Dogen through the Genjo Koan. It examines the necessity of embodying enlightenment through active... *Buddha Nature*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	May 12 2015 City Center
Fukanzazengi Class Part 2 Serial: SF-09118 5/11/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily focuses on the chanting and study of Dogen's "Fukanzazengi" and explores its rich intertextual references, drawing parallels between Dogen’s work and various historical Zen teachings. The discussion includes an... *Dogen, Zazen*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 11 2015 Tassajara
Coming of Age Serial: SF-09179 5/10/2015, Edward Espe Brown, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the notion of approaching each day as a unique, unrepeatable moment, posing questions about how one might live authentically by integrating Zen principles. It juxtaposes the "mind of exploitation" with the "mind... *Suzuki Roshi*	Edward Espe Brown	May 10 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Intention, Vow, Action: Zen's Path Serial: SF-09196 5/9/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the theme "Practicing with Intention, Making a Difference in the World," as part of a six-week practice period focused on examining and nurturing wholesome intentions within Zen practice. It highlights how...	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	May 09 2015 City Center
Composure Serial: SF-09215 5/9/2015, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of equanimity within Zen practice, emphasizing its role in cultivating composure and a balanced mind amid tension or stress. The discussion highlights equanimity as a fundamental component of the... *Equanimity*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	May 09 2015 Tassajara
This Noble Posture Serial: SF-09005 5/6/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the significance of zazen, or sitting meditation, in Zen practice, drawing on teachings from Dogen’s "Fukan Zazengi" and the "Bendowa." It describes zazen as an embodied practice that balances posture and... *Zazen, Posture*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 06 2015 Tassajara
Finding Our Deepest Intention Serial: SF-09015 5/6/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. This talk at the San Francisco Zen Center serves as an orientation for the upcoming practice period, emphasizing the historical and spiritual significance of practice periods within the Zen tradition. It highlights the... *Practice Period*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	May 06 2015 City Center
Fukanzazengi Class Part 1 Serial: SF-09028 5/5/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk introduces the summer 2015 class at Tassajara with a discussion centered around "Fukan Zazengi," a foundational text by Dogen on Zazen practice. While exploring the text's historical context and influence, various... *Dogen, Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 05 2015 Tassajara
The Birth of Waking Up Serial: SF-08996 5/3/2015, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the celebration of Buddha's birth, exploring its symbolic and practical implications for Zen practice. It emphasizes the notion of spiritual awakening as a continuous, individual journey connected with...	Steve Weintraub	May 03 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Creating Healing Ritual at Home in the Heart Serial: SF-09006 The talk examines the integration of Zen practices into Western contexts, focusing on the healing potential of personal and ritualized activities influenced by Japanese Zen traditions. The discussion revolves around ten... *Buddha Nature*	Paula Arai	May 02 2015 City Center
Getting Close When You Would Rather Keep Your Distance Serial: SF-09158 5/1/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the connection between Buddhism and personal experience, emphasizing the importance of studying the self and the intrinsic reality of freedom and peace as highlighted in Dogen's "Genjo Koan". The discussion... *Suffering*	Leslie James	May 01 2015 Tassajara
Sharing in the Pleasure of Zen Serial: SF-09071 4/29/2015, Daiyu Judith Randall dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the theme of joy within Zen practice, examining how concepts such as compassion, kindness, and forgiveness contribute to a fulfilling and meaningful life, free from the bonds of suffering. It emphasizes the... *Compassion, Liberation*	Daiyu Judith Randall	Apr 29 2015 City Center
Just a Story Serial: SF-09152 4/26/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen tradition's shift from the Indian model focused on individual spiritual attainments to the Zen model that emphasizes the relationship between teacher and student. It examines how language and stories can... *Suzuki Roshi*	Fu Schroeder	Apr 26 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Way of Tenderness Serial: SF-09136 4/25/2015, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of spiritual practice as embodied experience, emphasizing that the path of awakening is through one's own physical form rather than external teachings or identities. This includes a guided... *Suffering*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Apr 25 2015 City Center
Zen: Beyond Success and Performance Serial: SF-09064 Talk by Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst at City Center on 2015-04-22 This talk discusses the refuge found in Zen practice, emphasizing its role in transcending societal pressures of performance and success. It reflects on how Zen practice, especially zazen, allows individuals to confront their...	Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst	Apr 22 2015 City Center
Generosity at Work Serial: SF-09150 4/21/2015, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the theme of generosity within the context of Zen practice. It reflects on the acts of giving and receiving as interdependent processes and emphasizes the foundational role of generosity in Buddhist practice,... *Generosity*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Apr 21 2015 Tassajara
Walking the Bird's Path Mindfully Serial: SF-09230 Talk by Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts at Green Gulch Farm on 2015-04-19 The talk discusses the interconnectedness of Zen practice and environmental stewardship, emphasizing the necessity of not disregarding any aspect of life. It references Earth Day to highlight mindfulness towards the Earth's care... *Study, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Apr 19 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Oak Tree in the Courtyard Serial: SF-09091 4/18/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the 90-day practice period at Tassajara as a profound training ground for Zen practitioners, emphasizing Zazen and strict guidelines. Reference is made to Suzuki Roshi's teachings on the... *Practice Period*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Apr 18 2015 City Center
The World in a Grain of Rice Serial: SF-09231 4/15/2015, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essence and teaching methods in Zen, particularly through koans, focusing on embodying teachings beyond mere scriptural references. By discussing Shue Feng's koan about holding the world within a grain of... *Study, Koan*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Apr 15 2015 City Center
Ascending the Mountain Serial: SF-09075 4/14/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the critical role of practice in Zen, particularly through work and the embodiment of practice in daily life. It critiques the tendency of some Zen practitioners to neglect the foundational aspect of shila, or... *Ceremony*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 14 2015 Tassajara
Breakthroughs Serial: SF-09082 4/12/2015, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of breakthroughs in the context of Zen practice, outlining how breakthroughs—sudden, dramatic discoveries or developments—are essential in addressing contemporary societal challenges such as climate...	Marc Lesser	Apr 12 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Living in Alignment with Reality Serial: SF-09169 4/11/2015, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on the concept of "Living in Alignment with Reality," as understood through the lens of Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes the importance of the Five Remembrances from the Upajjhatthana Sutta—realities related to aging... *Suffering*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Apr 11 2015 City Center
Not the Self You Expected Serial: SF-09201 4/9/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the transformative process of Zen training at Tassajara and the study of the self, underscoring the concept that the practice is not about becoming an ideal Zen monk but about realizing one's true self. It... *Study*	Leslie James	Apr 09 2015 Tassajara
Right View Serial: SF-08994 4/8/2015, Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the concept of "right view" within the framework of the Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path. It explores how worldviews are shaped by various cultural influences and philosophical teachings, examining distinctions... *Suffering*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Apr 08 2015 City Center
Celebrating Buddha's Birthday Serial: SF-09023 4/4/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis, dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on commemorating Buddha's birthday and explores the legendary story of his birth, framed within the context of his life’s pivotal events—birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana—celebrated at the San Francisco Zen...	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Apr 04 2015 City Center
Too Busy Serial: SF-09137 3/29/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on personal experiences with Zen practice and the concept of busyness, through the lens of a dialogue between Yunyan and Dao Wu, as well as the speaker's own path from monastic life to integrating Zen teachings...	Fu Schroeder	Mar 29 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Responding to Life Serial: SF-09099 3/28/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the balance between contemplation and action within the practice of Zen, emphasizing the theme of self-awareness, intentionality, and the interplay of delight and havoc. The discussion highlights the teachings...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 28 2015 City Center
What I've Learned So Far Serial: SF-09218 3/27/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the practice of meditation, emphasizing the balance between action and non-grasping, and highlights the unpredictable nature of experience. References to personal anecdotes illustrate the responses to...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 27 2015 City Center
Receiving the Gift You Already Have Serial: SF-09174 3/26/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of "experiencing the experience," exploring how moments free from self-imposed labels and narratives can cultivate a deeper awareness and understanding. The discussion draws upon Zen teachings that... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2015 City Center
Presence Serial: SF-09007 3/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the concept of presence in Zen practice, focusing on the interplay between experiencing each moment fully and the acceptance of impermanence. It emphasizes the co-creation of experiences when all... *Effort, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 25 2015 City Center
Heartfelt Effort Serial: SF-09102 3/24/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of perseverance and engagement in Zen practice, using haiku by Mitsu Suzuki and teachings from Rilke and Samuel Beckett to illustrate these concepts. It emphasizes the importance of sustained... *Suzuki Roshi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 24 2015 City Center

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