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Title	Speaker	Date
The Pleasure of Giving Serial: SF-10526 1/30/2010, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of giving and developing mind states that enhance the act of giving, viewed as central to practicing Zen. It highlights the significance of the Queer Dharma Group at Zen Center and explores the... *Practice Period*	Jisan Tova Green	Jan 30 2010 City Center
Remembering Your Intention Serial: SF-10701 1/27/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the practice of sila (ethical conduct), emphasizing the importance of intention in Zen practice. It explores how conscious engagement and intentional actions, such as chanting with a single breath, permeate...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 27 2010 City Center
Intention, Connection and Insight Serial: SF-10572 1/23/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice period at the City Center, which incorporates the Buddhist tradition of sila (moral conduct), samadhi (concentration), and panya (wisdom), aiming to foster a deeper connection to everyday life... *Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 23 2010 City Center
Fire and Beauty Serial: SF-10558 1/20/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen practice of accepting reality as it is and aiding its development, illustrated through examples of nature and personal anecdotes, particularly focusing on fire and growth at Tassajara. The discussion... *Tassajara, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jan 20 2010 City Center
Martin Luther King Jr. & Buddhist Practice Serial: SF-10594 1/16/2010, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Buddhist practice and the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting the principle of interconnectedness. It argues that living the Buddha way requires not only avoiding harm but... *War*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jan 16 2010 City Center
Zazen: Sitting Down & Getting Up Serial: SF-10578 1/13/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the transformative experience of Zazen and personal rebirth in practice following a life-altering injury. It emphasizes the importance of accepting and understanding karma, the role of intent in recovery, and...	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jan 13 2010 City Center
Bodhisattva Initiation Serial: SF-10569 1/9/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. This talk discusses the significance of a bodhisattva initiation ceremony, describing it as a transformative event that extends one's personal world into a larger realm of interconnectedness with Buddhas and bodhisattvas. It... *Precepts, Ceremony, Repentance*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jan 09 2010 City Center
Wild Things Serial: SF-10711 1/2/2010, Linda Galijan dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the themes of self-reflection and acceptance through the lens of the children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak, juxtaposed with a story of Milarepa. It suggests that like Max and Milarepa,... *Suffering*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jan 02 2010 City Center
Roots of Compassion Serial: SF-10130 The main thesis of the talk explores the theme of compassion as a fundamental principle at the heart of all religious, ethical, and spiritual traditions. The discussion highlights how this universal compassion is essential in... *Compassion, Suffering*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Dec 30 2009 City Center
Zen Women Serial: SF-10162 12/27/2009, Myoan Grace Schireson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the dynamics of Zen practice and its adaptability across different circumstances, emphasizing the significance of integrating practice with day-to-day experiences, relationships, and societal roles. The... *Japan*	Myoan Grace Schireson	Dec 27 2009 Green Gulch Farm
The Two Approaches to Realizing the Dharma: Shikantaza and Shikankoan Serial: SF-10240 12/26/2009, Daigaku Rummé dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of holiday practices within Zen communities, alongside broader Zen Buddhist concepts such as koan practice, the duality of Rinzai and Soto schools, and achieving mindfulness beyond dualities like... *Koan*	Daigaku Rumme	Dec 26 2009 City Center
Box of Nothing Serial: SF-10310 12/20/2009, Rev. Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen parable of the rhinoceros fan as a metaphor for the mysterious allure and intrinsic lessons of Zen practice, drawing parallels between this attraction and a personal narrative involving an alligator. The... *Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 20 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Away Serial: SF-10267 12/19/2009, Joan Amaral dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interconnectedness of Zen practice with daily life and environmental responsibility. Using the koan "Bai Zhang's Wild Ducks," the discussion highlights the concept of 'away' and its implications on personal... *Zazen, Tassajara*	Joan Amaral	Dec 19 2009 City Center
Community Serial: SF-10159 12/13/2009, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the interconnectedness of Zen practice within a community, emphasizing how enlightenment is not an isolated event but one experienced collectively. The traditional seven factors of enlightenment are explored,... *Community, Enlightenment*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Dec 13 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Right View Serial: SF-10137 12/12/2009, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of "right view," a concept from the Buddhist Eightfold Path, as a means to transform personal perceptions and reactions to align with deeper spiritual truths. It explores the interconnectedness of...	Marc Lesser	Dec 12 2009 City Center
Putting Our Hearts on the Line Serial: SF-10295 12/9/2009, Rick Slone dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the themes of spiritual salvation and social justice from both Christian and Buddhist perspectives, particularly through the teachings of Dorothy Day and the Buddhist concept of bodhicitta. It highlights the... *Suffering*	Shinko Rick Slone	Dec 09 2009 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 7 Serial: SF-10284 The talk focuses on the celebration of Buddha’s Enlightenment and the importance of zazen practice in understanding the mind and attaining inner peace. It explores the habitual nature of thoughts leading to dissatisfaction and... *Buddha Nature*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Dec 05 2009 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 6 Serial: SF-10209 12/4/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Bodhisattva's vow, emphasizing its role as an expression of commitment to aid others selflessly. It examines the vow's universal relevance by drawing parallels between Zen practice and various philosophical... *Bodhisattva*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Dec 04 2009 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 5 Serial: SF-10230 12/3/2009, Joan Amaral dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the theme of encountering life's challenges and the internal states they provoke, through the lens of Zen practice and teachings. Central texts like Dogen's "Bendowa" and insights from Shohaku Okamura's... *Dogen*	Joan Amaral	Dec 03 2009 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 4 Serial: SF-10269 The talk discusses the importance of Zazen practice in realizing the impermanence of life and interconnectedness with others. It emphasizes how mindfulness and embracing the transiency of existence lead to a deeper understanding... *Suzuki Roshi*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Dec 02 2009 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 3 Serial: SF-10190 12/1/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of becoming intimately familiar with one's own mind through the practice of zazen during a Sashin. It emphasizes the importance of persistence and faith even when progress feels elusive, drawing on... *Zazen*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Dec 01 2009 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 2 Serial: SF-10156 11/30/2009, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the significance of the second day in a Sashin practice, advocating for persistence and presence, while integrating teachings by Dogen Zenji and Suzuki Roshi. It explores the concept of "non-thinking" in... *Zazen*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Nov 30 2009 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 1 Serial: SF-10166 The talk discusses the pursuit of a life aligned with Buddhist teachings, focusing on cultivating awareness, compassion, and refraining from causing harm as central to addressing suffering. It emphasizes the necessity of being... *Suffering*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Nov 29 2009 City Center
Risking the Heart Serial: SF-10220 11/29/2009, Shinko Rick Slone dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of engaging with the Dharma through personal transformation and social action, questioning the precision of Zen forms, and discussing the paradox of engaging with socially marginalized groups while... *Avalokitesvara*	Shinko Rick Slone	Nov 29 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Today is Today Serial: SF-10280 11/28/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen during the Rohatsu Seshin, reflecting on the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha's awakening. It discusses the significance of being present in the moment, using Suzuki Roshi's method of... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Nov 28 2009 City Center
The Moon is Always Full Serial: SF-10225 11/25/2009, Joan Amaral dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Zen text "Sandokai" by Sekito Kisen, exploring its thematic emphasis on the harmony of difference and equality and its implications for Zen practice. The discussion also references the teachings of Suzuki... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period*	Joan Amaral	Nov 25 2009 City Center
Resilience Serial: SF-10132 11/22/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the power and necessity of sitting in silent practice to cultivate a resilient mind, drawing attention to the natural world's inherent resilience, and discusses the teachings of Shinryu Suzuki Roshi and... *Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 22 2009 Green Gulch Farm
You Only Get One Mystery Serial: SF-10197 11/21/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis of the discussion revolves around the exploration of living life fully engaged and present, emphasizing the inherent mystery and the non-linear nature of understanding and integrating Zen teachings into daily life... *Happiness, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 21 2009 City Center
Ten More Years Serial: SF-10218 11/18/2009, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on personal experiences with Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the present moment and expressing oneself authentically within Zen practice. The speaker recounts anecdotes to underscore... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 18 2009 City Center
Bodhisattva Precepts Serial: SF-10250 11/15/2009, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the profound significance of receiving the bodhisattva precepts, emphasizing that these vows are not merely ethical rules but represent the manifestation of enlightenment, shaping actions in the world. The... *Precepts, Bodhisattva*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 15 2009 Green Gulch Farm
The Luncheonette Business Serial: SF-10153 11/14/2009, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the compassionate teachings of Suzuki Roshi and the personal impact experienced from interactions with him, emphasizing the influence of his presence during critical moments like the announcement of his... *Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Nov 14 2009 City Center
The Path of Compassion Serial: SF-10288 11/11/2009, Martine Batchelor dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the path of compassion as outlined in the Brahmanet Sutra, particularly focusing on the Bodhisattva precepts, which are essential ethical teachings in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. The discussion highlights... *Precepts, Compassion*	Martine Batchelor	Nov 11 2009 City Center
Our Practice Is Japanese Serial: SF-10222 11/8/2009, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the Japanese dimension of Zen practice, reflecting on how Japan’s cultural identity integrates external influences like Buddhism, Confucianism, and Western thought, while retaining its intrinsic qualities. The...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 08 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Warm Hearted Mirror Serial: SF-10215 11/7/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the story of Siddhartha (later Shakyamuni Buddha) and his cousin Devadatta, focusing on themes of kindness and possessiveness exemplified by the story of a swan injured by an arrow. This narrative sets the...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 07 2009 City Center
Composure Serial: SF-10212 11/4/2009, Joan Amaral dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of composure, humility, and the continuous practice of accepting oneself and one's current state as integral to Zen practice. The speaker reflects on personal experiences with illness and leadership, and... *Practice Period*	Joan Amaral	Nov 04 2009 City Center
The Zen of Halloween Serial: SF-10312 10/31/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration and adaptation of Zen practices within cultural contexts, exemplified by the blending of a traditional Japanese Tsujiki ceremony with Halloween themes. This hybrid ceremony becomes an expression... *Ceremony*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 31 2009 City Center
Bravery & Compassion Serial: SF-10142 10/28/2009, Acharya Arawana Hayashi dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily focuses on integrating compassion and bravery into everyday life through the lens of Zen and Shambhala Buddhist practices. It emphasizes the role of meditation, Dharma study, and the practice of bodhicitta—... *Compassion*	Acharya Arawana Hayashi	Oct 28 2009 City Center
Receiving and Giving Nourishment Serial: SF-10309 10/25/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the themes of nourishment, spiritual practice, and confronting fears, particularly through the Sejiki ceremony, which centers on offering nourishment to body, emotions, and spirit. There is a contemplation of... *Ceremony*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 25 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Roots of Compassion Serial: SF-10271 10/24/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of practice as integral to life rather than a separate or special endeavor. Through anecdotal reflections, it is highlighted that real practice is about...	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Oct 24 2009 City Center
Four Brahma Viharas and Sharing of Energy for the Awakening of All Serial: SF-10139 10/21/2009, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk centers on the integration of Buddhist principles, particularly the Brahma Viharas—loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity—into practical efforts of societal transformation and peace-building,...	Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne	Oct 21 2009 Green Gulch Farm
The Great Matter Serial: SF-10298 10/21/2009, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of life, death, and practice in the Zen tradition, focusing on the impermanence of life and the experiences surrounding death. The discussion includes personal experiences of loss and the profound... *Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Oct 21 2009 City Center
Jumping Off The Hundred-Foot Pole Serial: SF-10242 The talk discusses themes of Zen practice, specifically focusing on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi around effort, presence, and harmony within the Sangha. It emphasizes making one's best effort in each moment, engaging in... *Buddha Nature*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Oct 14 2009 City Center
This is the Only Reality Serial: SF-10248 10/11/2009, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores Suzuki Roshi’s teachings on living fully in the present moment, emphasizing self-acceptance and embracing true subjectivity to embody the Buddha nature. It contrasts the futility of striving for future... *Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Oct 11 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Cooking Life Serial: SF-10299 10/10/2009, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of enlightenment, emphasizing the importance of presence and mindfulness in everyday activities, particularly through the lens of cooking. It challenges the notion of enlightenment as a detached state... *Enlightenment*	Edward Espe Brown	Oct 10 2009 City Center
The Privilege of Expressing Love and Receiving It Serial: SF-10270 10/7/2009, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the exploration of love as a spiritual and humanistic experience, framed within both Toni Morrison’s novel "Paradise" and Buddhist teachings. The discourse examines love not as a natural right but as a divine...	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Oct 07 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Shuso Way-Seeking Mind Talk Serial: SF-10275 10/7/2009, Joan Amaral dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores personal experiences in seeking the Zen way of life, focusing on themes of suffering, renunciation, and the role of practice in community settings. The discussion reflects on the speaker's journey from feeling... *Practice Period*	Joan Amaral	Oct 07 2009 City Center
Meeting Impermanence with Compassion Serial: SF-10257 10/4/2009, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of impermanence and non-separation within the framework of Zen philosophy and personal anecdotes. Through a kitchen story, it demonstrates the process of overcoming aversion by understanding the...	Fu Schroeder	Oct 04 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Suzuki Roshis Compassion Serial: SF-10145 10/3/2009, Yvonne Rand dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the compassionate teachings and personal anecdotes relating to Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing his nuanced approach to kindness and discipline. The discussion reflects on key moments that illustrate Roshi's... *Suzuki Roshi, Compassion*	Yvonne Rand	Oct 03 2009 City Center
The Gift Serial: SF-10151 9/30/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concepts of giving and receiving within the context of Buddhist practice, emphasizing the Bodhisattva vow and generosity in the Buddhist tradition where the gift is understood not in terms of personal...	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Sep 30 2009 City Center
Pure Land History and Practice - A Voyage of Compassion Serial: SF-10216 9/30/2009, Rev. Harry Gyoko Bridge dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk provides an overview of Pure Land Buddhism, particularly focusing on its development, practices, and doctrines, as outlined by the influential figure Shinran. Highlights include the importance of the Nembutsu practice,...	Rev Harry Gyokyo Bridge	Sep 30 2009 Green Gulch Farm

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