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Title	Speaker	Date
Rohatsu Sesshin Talk - Day 4 Serial: SF-11733 12/13/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of Prajna and explores its embodiment in everyday experiences, emphasizing the non-dual nature of understanding and perception in Zen practice. It highlights the importance of the Heart Sutra and... *Bodhisattva*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 13 2011 Tassajara
Rohatsu Sesshin Talk - Day 2 Serial: SF-11780 12/11/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the Zen teachings of Dogen, focusing on the interconnectedness of enlightenment and delusion. It emphasizes the practice of Zazen as a way to transcend dualistic concepts like enlightenment and realization,... *Effort*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 11 2011 Tassajara
Rohatsu Sesshin Talk - Day 1 Serial: SF-11744 12/10/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the themes of enlightenment and the Bodhi mind within the context of Rohatsu Sashin, emphasizing enlightenment as an ongoing practice rather than a singular event. It discusses mindfulness as a primary factor... *Enlightenment, Complete Perfect Enlightenment*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 10 2011 Tassajara
Sesshin Talk Day 7 - Receiving the Gift Already Given Serial: SF-11837 12/10/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the introspective journey facilitated by a seven-day meditation retreat, emphasizing the importance of dropping into deeper existential layers to witness and engage with one's authentic self. This process... *Samadhi, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 10 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 6 - Wholeheartedly Being Ourselves Serial: SF-11753 12/9/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of wholeheartedness in Zen practice, as articulated in the teachings of Dogen Zenji, and the transformative process of shifting from self-centered preoccupations to a liberating understanding of self... *Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 09 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 5 - Right Effort to Establish Continuous Contact Serial: SF-11775 12/8/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "right effort" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of continuous effort beyond mere success and failure, and suggests cultivating a nondual awareness as a path to spiritual realization. It... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 08 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 4 - The Wondrous Activity Serial: SF-11731 12/7/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of Zen meditation and the challenges of dualistic thinking. It emphasizes the importance of practice and realization in experiencing the Dharma, urging a deep, attentive presence rather than... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 07 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 3 - Entering the Third Dragon Gate Serial: SF-11835 12/6/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between human suffering and the liberating potential of humor and lightness within the practice of Zen. It emphasizes understanding suffering as both real and constructed, as illustrated by... *Suffering, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 06 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 2 - Stepping Stones on the Path Serial: SF-11776 12/5/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of Zen through the teachings of Dogen Zenji, particularly focusing on the "Bendowa." It emphasizes the concept of "best effort" in practice, the art of embracing each moment, and the interplay... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 05 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 1 - Rediscovering the Request of Practice Serial: SF-11757 12/4/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the significance of Shashin, highlighting the transition from habitual life patterns to engaging deeply with the practice of Zen as a method of achieving authentic presence. It explores the idea of leaving... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 04 2011 City Center
Suzuki Roshi's Fortieth Anniversary Serial: SF-11856 12/4/2011, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the significance of honoring Suzuki Roshi and the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing the discovery of one's true nature and 'inmost request.' It reflects on personal experiences and teachings of Suzuki Roshi... *Suzuki Roshi, Zendo*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 04 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Occupation Serial: SF-11764 12/3/2011, Robert Thomas dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the alignment of Buddhist principles, particularly those of the bodhisattva, with contemporary social movements such as the Occupy movement. Emphasizing the bodhisattva's methods of guidance—generosity, kind... *Bodhisattva, Four Methods of Guidance*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Dec 03 2011 City Center
Dwelling In Peace Serial: SF-11848 11/30/2011, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the theme of "continuous practice" and "dwelling in peace" within the Zen tradition, highlighting the concept of starting anew moment by moment and the acceptance of one's own imperfections. It emphasizes the... *Delusion*	Mark Lancaster	Nov 30 2011 City Center
Right Intention and the Heart of Gratitude Serial: SF-11771 11/27/2011, Meg Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the themes of gratitude, intention, and mindfulness within the context of Zen practice. It highlights the importance of understanding and forming right intention as part of the Noble Eightfold Path, emphasizing... *Suffering*	Sessei Meg McNeil	Nov 27 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Seeing Ourselves Clearly Serial: SF-11739 11/26/2011, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of perception and the metaphorical blindness humans experience in understanding their own lives and others. It highlights the dual vision of seeing the world through a "dharma eye," which is clear and...	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 26 2011 City Center
Your Winter Self Serial: SF-11869 11/22/2011, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the inherent simplicity and complexity found in Zen practice, focusing on the concepts of faith and original self as expounded in the Genjo Koan. It discusses the importance of recognizing one’s “original self... *Sanctuary, Practice Period*	Leslie James	Nov 22 2011 Tassajara
Hearing the Dharma Serial: SF-11884 11/20/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the significance of listening and hearing in the context of Buddhist practice, emphasizing the role of "śrāvakas" or hearers in the Buddha's tradition. It explores the concept of the "three prajnas" (wisdoms... *Dharmakaya*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 20 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Saturday Talk Serial: SF-11855 11/19/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between delusion and awareness within Zen practice, emphasizing the need to integrate basic teachings into one's life. It discusses how Zazen allows practitioners to navigate the challenges of... *Consciousness, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 19 2011 City Center
Faith in Practice, Part 2: Further Commentaries on the Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon Serial: SF-11693 11/18/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion focuses on the practice of Zen vows, contrasting the ideals of strong, permanent vows with the notion of maintaining flexible, realistic intentions within one's practice. The talk explores themes from Zen...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 18 2011 Tassajara
Buck Enters the World of Perfection Serial: SF-11773 11/17/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk examines the interplay of self-awareness and the interconnectedness of all beings within the context of Zen practice, particularly through the act of bowing. It questions the nature of suffering and explores the wisdom... *Bowing*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 17 2011 Tassajara
Whatever Leads to Joy Serial: SF-11794 11/16/2011, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of aversion within the context of Zen practice, exploring how it manifests in personal experiences, relationships, community dynamics, and global issues. It emphasizes confronting aversion rather... *Practice Period*	Jisan Tova Green	Nov 16 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 8 Serial: SF-11699 11/15/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of awakening, particularly through Zen meditation and the experience of not-knowing, emphasizing a direct, present engagement with reality. It explores the concept of non-knowing as a way to... *Study*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 15 2011 City Center
Faith in Practice: Commentary on the Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon Serial: SF-11826 11/15/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of faith in the Dharma as expounded by Dogen in Ehei Koso Hotsugo Mon, emphasizing the importance of inspiration, the process of renunciation, and the role of ancestors and teachings in verifying... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 15 2011 Tassajara
Buddha Nature, Horse Sense and Patachara's Pride Serial: SF-11703 11/13/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature, underscoring its presence in every moment and challenging the notion of pride and preconceptions that hinder true understanding. Through reflections on the practices of zazen and... *Buddha Nature*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 13 2011 Tassajara
Embracing the Great Vehicle: Surrender to Grief Serial: SF-11738 11/13/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between the cyclical nature of life and the practice of grief and surrender as tools for spiritual liberation. The speaker discusses the transformation that occurs when one embraces changing... *Happiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Ten Powers of the Bodhisattvas Serial: SF-11655 11/12/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of the ten powers of a bodhisattva and their applicability in Zen practice. It explores the importance of understanding karma as indeterminate, emphasizing the power to alter one's karma and life... *Karma*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 12 2011 Tassajara
Continuous Practice Serial: SF-11803 11/12/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of "continuity of practice," investigating what motivates persistent effort in one's practice over a lifetime, despite changing circumstances. It emphasizes the role of the Bodhisattva vow and the... *Continuous Practice, Practice Period*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Nov 12 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 7 Serial: SF-11770 11/10/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis of the talk is the exploration of how awakening involves engaging deeply with the present moment through awareness, particularly on the perceptual level, and reflecting on themes of impermanence and the... *First Principle*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 10 2011 City Center
Denkoroku Class - Daman Hongren Serial: SF-11673 11/8/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the Buddhist concept of original nature through the story of Konin, who interacts with Doshin and claims Buddha nature as his true identity, emphasizing the non-dualistic perspective that transcends social and... *Buddha Nature*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 08 2011 Tassajara
The History of our Relationship with Rinso-in Serial: SF-11656 11/6/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the historical and ongoing connection between the San Francisco Zen Center and Rinsuin Temple in Japan. It details the origins of this relationship, including the influence of Suzuki Roshi, and the evolution of... *Japan, Suzuki Roshi, Dharma Transmission*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 06 2011 Tassajara
Samsara and what to do about it Serial: SF-11878 11/6/2011, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores themes of inclusivity, the persistent nature of problems in life, and Zen teachings on the nature of suffering and change. By recounting a fairy tale, it emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges rather... *Samsara, Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Nov 06 2011 Green Gulch Farm
What are you afraid of? Serial: SF-11732 11/5/2011, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on practicing with fear and offers three antidotes: calm abiding through radical acceptance, adaptive reasoning with fearful thoughts, and expressing compassion for vulnerability. The discussion delves into how... *Study*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Nov 05 2011 City Center
Buddha Work! Serial: SF-11860 11/4/2011, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on Zen practice, exploring the theme of "Buddha work" through reflection on ancestors from the Denko Roku, specifically Punya Mitra. It discusses the nature of ordination within different Zen traditions and... *Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 04 2011 Tassajara
The Practice of Awakening - Class 6 Serial: SF-11726 11/3/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk discusses the practice of mindfulness and presence, focusing on attention to body and breath, acceptance without judgment, and the challenge of embracing experiences fully. It explores the use of koans to reframe... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 03 2011 City Center
So It Is Serial: SF-11807 11/2/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme "So it is" as a foundational Zen principle, referencing the Heart Sutra and its teachings on perceiving the emptiness of the five skandhas through deep practice of the Prajnaparamita. The speaker... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 02 2011 City Center
Denkoroku Class - Gayashata Serial: SF-11741 11/1/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The main thesis of the talk focuses on the historical and ritual significance of the Gyojiki Han observance and its connection to the feeding of hungry ghosts (Preta) during the Ghost Festival, its evolution in China, and how the... *Ceremony*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 01 2011 Tassajara
Roots to Sustain Serial: SF-11844 10/30/2011, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between tradition and modernity, focusing on the themes of sustainability, interconnectedness, and the importance of storytelling and mindfulness. It emphasizes the significance of honoring the...	Wendy Johnson	Oct 30 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Love and Forgiveness Serial: SF-11709 10/29/2011, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concepts of love, forgiveness, and ethics within Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of love and wisdom. Discussion focuses on the Metta Sutta, highlighting the need for boundless, inclusive... *Forgiveness, Wisdom*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Oct 29 2011 City Center
Subduing Demons Serial: SF-11756 10/29/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the enduring practice of "subduing demons" within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of balancing wisdom and compassion. This is illustrated through the story of Anabhote and the demon... *Buddha Nature*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 29 2011 Tassajara
Pure Dharma Vessel Serial: SF-11877 10/28/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the importance of mindful awareness during zazen practice, encouraging practitioners to resist movements by counting breaths, thereby facilitating the discovery of one's intrinsic nature. Through the story of...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 28 2011 Tassajara
The Sejiki Ceremony: Welcoming Our Wholeness Serial: SF-11683 10/26/2011, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the Sajiki ceremony, a Zen ritual involving offerings to hungry ghosts, which symbolizes addressing both the negative aspects of self and society, using a practice rooted in Buddhist teachings such as the... *Ceremony*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Oct 26 2011 City Center
Oats and Obstructions Serial: SF-11789 10/26/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara delves into the early stages of a sashin meditation retreat and the common hindrances faced, particularly emphasizing the "prison of the mind" and exploring the traditional Buddhist concept of the Five... *Hindrances*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 26 2011 Tassajara
Grief Body Practice Serial: SF-11689 10/25/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the intimate connection between body and mind in the practice of Zazen, primarily through the exploration of independent and interdependent body parts' roles during meditation, drawing on teachings from... *Zazen*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 25 2011 Tassajara
The Bodhisattva's Courageous Effort Serial: SF-11737 10/23/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, the exploration centers on understanding the delusions of independent existence as the root of craving and attachment, which in turn causes suffering. Practicing mindfulness and studying these delusions, even in... *Delusion, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Saturday Talk Serial: SF-11686 10/22/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the engagement in Zen practice, emphasizing the process as intrinsic to human existence. Central themes include trusting the practice, becoming aware of the causes of suffering, and experiencing awareness... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 22 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 4 Serial: SF-11876 10/20/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of engaging in mindful awareness, particularly through the practice of Zazen. Central to the discussion is the concept that the process of mindfulness involves a deliberate and non-grasping...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 20 2011 City Center
Dancing with Mara Serial: SF-11766 10/19/2011, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the transformative nature of "beginner's mind" within Zen practice, advocating for a shift from linear, goal-oriented thinking to embracing continuous practice amidst life's uncertainties. Central to the... *Practice Period*	Mark Lancaster	Oct 19 2011 City Center
Four Dharma Seals Serial: SF-11769 10/16/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the Four Dharma Seals, which authenticate Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings: impermanence, non-self, suffering, and nirvana as peace. The speaker discusses the metaphor of the dragon and temple bell at Green Gulch... *Community, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 16 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Zazen and Our Heart Serial: SF-11722 10/15/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice through the lens of shared human experiences and foundational Buddhist teachings. It discusses the embodiment of the bodhisattva ideal, emphasizing the importance of awakening and...	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Oct 15 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 3 Serial: SF-11845 10/13/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of mindfulness in Zen practice, focusing on the story of Basho and Nangaku to illustrate the importance of engaging with practice through process rather than focusing solely on outcomes. The... *Effort, Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 13 2011 City Center

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