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Living Zen: The Art of Awareness Serial: SF-08963 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-10-07 The talk explores the theme of integrating essential Zen teachings, specifically the "Genjo Koan" and the "Six Paramitas," into everyday life. It presents a reflection on the profundity of moment-to-moment awareness and questions... *Practice, Buddha, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 07 2023 City Center
Taking Refuge and the Bodhisattva Precepts Serial: SF-08719 10/04/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Ryushin Paul Haller discusses the three Refuges, Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, which are the first three Bodhisattva precepts.... The talk discusses the foundational role of taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha within Zen practice and the historical development of practice guidelines (Shingi) from India to Japan and the United States. It explores the... *Practice, Shingi, Sangha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 04 2023 City Center
Zen's Journey: Shingi Across Cultures Serial: SF-08971 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-10-04 The talk emphasizes the role of the Shingi, or guidelines, in the practice of Zen, focusing on the evolution of these guidelines from India, through China and Japan, to modern practice in the United States. It highlights the... *Practice, Sangha, Shingi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 04 2023 City Center
Remembering Zazen, Impermanence and Awe Serial: SF-08898 10/01/2023, Sonja Gardenswartz, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Sonja Gardenswartz, a 30-year resident of SFZC illuminates the three pillars of her practice: zazen, impermanence, and awe. The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen as a means of being present and exploring one's true self, highlights the concept of impermanence, and celebrates the awe and miracle of life. The speaker encourages mindfulness in... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Oct 01 2023 Green Gulch Farm
The Power of Joy Serial: SF-08968 09/30/2023, TEACHER, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Susan O’Connell discusses how the joy of practice can support us when, as always seems to be the case, “there’s a lot going on.” Susan... The talk focuses on the theme of joy and its cultivation amidst life's transitions and challenges. It explores joy as an inherent aspect of being alive, detailing its role alongside gratitude and compassion. The transition of... *Gratitude, Time, Practice*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Sep 30 2023 City Center
The Power of Joy Serial: SF-08852 09/30/2023, Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Susan O’Connell discusses how the joy of practice can support us when, as always seems to be the case, “there’s a lot going... The talk explores the theme of joy amidst life's transitions, reflecting on the transition from City Center to Enso Village, a new Zen-inspired senior living community. It addresses how pauses and mindfulness foster receptivity,... *Time, Community, Practice*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Sep 30 2023 City Center
Zenbatical: Journey to Present Transformation Serial: SF-08914 Talk by Eli Brown Stevenson at City Center on 2023-09-27 The talk emphasizes the concept of a "Zenbatical," a sabbatical rooted in Zen practice, as a means to intentionally step away from daily routines to cultivate personal reflection, connection, and transformation. The discussion... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Sep 27 2023 City Center
Just Sitting as the All-Beings Practicing Together Serial: SF-08940 09/24/2023, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk Senior Dharma Teacher Tenshin Reb Anderson invites us to notice that our ancestors' samadhi is the simple practice in which just sitting is offered... The talk at Green Gulch Farm focuses on the practice of "just sitting" as a form of Zen meditation integral to the Buddha way, highlighting its embodiment of the Bodhisattva vows and its function as a universal communion that... *Practice, Buddha, Samadhi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 24 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Circle of Practice and Enlightenment Serial: SF-09512 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Bendowa Gui Spina on 2023-09-24 The central theme of this discussion revolves around Dogen's fascicle "Bendowa" and its teachings on Zen practice as a holistic path epitomized by the metaphor of a circle. Dogen’s teachings emphasize practice-realization as a... *Practice, Time, Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 24 2023
Circle of the Way Unending Serial: SF-09795 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-09-24 The talk focuses on Dogen's "Bendo Wa" fascicle, exploring the concept of the "circle of the way" rather than a linear path in Zen practice. The talk highlights the ongoing process of practice and enlightenment, where direction... *Practice, Time, Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 24 2023
Fall Equinox and Priest Ordination Serial: SF-08786 09/23/2023, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Kiku Christina Lehnherr explores both the equinox and ordination ceremonies as invitations for EVERYONE to live our daily... The talk examines the themes of non-identification, balance, and transformation through Zen practice, particularly in the context of the fall equinox representing balance and renunciation during priest ordination. It discusses... *Practice, Time, Love*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Sep 23 2023 City Center
The Light In Stillness Serial: SF-08736 09/17/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu explores Yunmen’s statement “Everyone has a light” (from Blue Cliff Record Case 86) and expresses the how the simple practice of sitting... The talk explores the concept of fully embracing and appreciating life as it is, emphasizing the practice of mindfulness, or sati, as a means of remembering and connecting with our inherent state of being alive. This inherent... *Practice, Stillness, Suffering*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Sep 17 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Zen's Journey Beyond Goals Serial: SF-09492 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Bendowa Gui Spina on 2023-09-17 The talk on September 17th, 2023, delves into Dogen's teachings on the "Bendowa" and the essence of effort in Zen practice. It examines Dogen's perspective of practice as a circular journey, devoid of goal orientation,... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 17 2023
Circle of Zen: Wholehearted Practice Serial: SF-09796 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-09-17 The talk focuses on the commentary of Dogen's Bendowa, emphasizing the non-linear, goal-free approach to Zen practice and the concept of practice as a circle, which includes imperceptible mutual assistance and the integration of... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 17 2023
Embrace Life's Quiet Luminosity Serial: SF-08810 Talk by Jiryu Rutschman Byler at Green Gulch Farm on 2023-09-17 The talk explores the Zen teaching of connecting deeply with life by recognizing and embracing the inherent vitality present in the mundane. It emphasizes the idea that one's goal of being fully alive is already achieved, urging... *Stillness, Practice, Love*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Sep 17 2023 Green Gulch Farm
The Precept of Cherishing Life Serial: SF-08872 09/16/2023, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Sozan Michael McCord explores how each of the precepts come with an intention of living so as to avoid ending up in a place... The talk emphasizes the importance of cherishing and promoting life as a central tenet of Buddhist practice, particularly through the Bodhisattva vow and the practice of loving-kindness meditation. By sharing personal anecdotes... *Practice, Vow, Time*	Sozan Michael McCord	Sep 16 2023 City Center
The Precept of Cherishing Life Serial: SF-08958 09/16/2023, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Sozan Michael McCord explores how each of the precepts come with an intention of living so as to avoid ending up in a place... The talk explores the practice of cherishing life through the lens of Zen teachings, focusing on the significance of the Bodhisattva vow and its application in daily life. Emphasis is placed on the concept of cherishing life as... *Practice, Meditation, Vow*	Sozan Michael McCord	Sep 16 2023 City Center
The Practice and Manifestation of Beneficial Action Serial: SF-08880 09/13/2023, Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Roger Hillyard explores the Boddhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance - a fascicle from Dogen Zenji's Shobogenzo on how to help all... The talk explores Dogen's "Four Methods of Bodhisattva Guidance" from the Shobogenzo, emphasizing the third method: beneficial action, which involves using skillful means to benefit all beings without discrimination and while... *Practice, Dogen, Oneness*	Henzan Roger Hillyard	Sep 13 2023 City Center
Climate Repentance Serial: SF-08935 09/10/2023, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk is about the uncertainty of the effects of climate change, and how the practice of zazen can help us to be prepared for uncertainty. The talk centers on the interconnection between Zen practice, climate change awareness, and the concept of "interbeing" with the Earth. It emphasizes the role of Zazen, or seated meditation, in cultivating an understanding of... *Love, Zazen, Time*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 10 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Unfolded: Dogen's Bendowa Insight Serial: SF-09497 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Bendowa on 2023-09-10 The talk centers on the examination of Dogen's "Bendowa," highlighting its significance within Zen practice and its integral role in shaping Dogen's teachings. The discussion underlines the Bendowa's focus on "self-receiving and... *Dogen, Buddha, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 10 2023
Wholehearted Practice in Dogen's Bendowa Serial: SF-09524 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Bendowa Gui Spina on 2023-09-10 The talk centers on a study of Dogen's "Bendowa" fascicle, focusing on the concept of "self-receiving and employing samadhi," a key element often chanted during Zen practice. A historical context is provided regarding Dogen's... *Dogen, Buddha, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 10 2023
Bendowa's Samadhi: Zen's Heartbeat Serial: SF-09842 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-09-10 This talk delves into the study of Dogen's Bendowa, highlighting its significance as one of the essential fascicles in Dogen's Shobogenzo, alongside Genjo Koan and Bu Shou. It discusses the historical context of Bendowa, written... *Dogen, Buddha, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 10 2023
Zen Libraries: Sanctuaries of Dharma Serial: SF-08975 Talk by Marcia Lieberman at City Center on 2023-09-09 The talk is centered on the importance of libraries and books in preserving the Dharma within Zen practice, emphasizing the unique relationship between physical books and spiritual learning. It discusses how libraries are... *Time, Dogen, Practice*	Marcia Lieberman	Sep 09 2023 City Center
My Experience Is Not the Truth Serial: SF-08804 03/22/2023, Dan Gudgel, dharma talk at City Center. Dan Gudgel, in this third talk as shuso, discusses how holding his personal experience lightly and recognizing the limits of his individual perspective helps cultivate... The talk explores the personal experience of illness within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of non-judgmental awareness and equanimity. The discussion also highlights the support of the Zen community and... *Practice, Love, Time*	Doshin Dan Gudgel	Sep 06 2023 City Center
The Practice and Power of Upright Speech Serial: SF-08569 09/03/2023, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The practice of Upright Speech touches every aspect of our life. How do we cultivate it and include all beings and the Great Earth in this practice? The talk explores the concept of "upright speech" within the context of Buddhist teachings, particularly the Eightfold Path, emphasizing mindful communication and ethical restraint. The discussion highlights key aspects of the... *Buddha, Time, Precepts*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 03 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Fluid Reality and Mindful Practice Serial: SF-09496 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan Gui Spina on 2023-09-03 The talk concludes the examination of Dogen's "Genjokoan," exploring themes of truth, continuous practice (Shugyo), and the importance of being present in the moment. It discusses Dogen's perspectives on the fluidity of reality... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 03 2023
Embracing Change: Living Zen Truths Serial: SF-09508 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan on 2023-09-03 The talk focuses on completing the study of Dogen's "Genjo Koan," emphasizing the limitations of perceiving truth through fixed ideas. It highlights Dogen's view that truth cannot be fully captured by language or static knowledge... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 03 2023
Embodying Zen: Living the Moment Serial: SF-09725 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-09-03 The talk focuses on completing an exploration of Dogen's "Genjo Koan" and reflects on the nature of truth and reality as understood in Zen practice. It emphasizes Dogen's teachings on continuous practice (Shugyo) and the... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 03 2023
Evolving Truths in Zen Practice Serial: SF-09858 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-09-03 The talk concludes the study of Dogen's "Genjo Koan" with a focus on the nature of truth and continuous practice or "Shugyo" as Dogen teaches. The discussion emphasizes that true understanding in Zen is not about acquiring... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 03 2023
Zen Libraries: Bridging Books and Practice Serial: SF-08813 Talk by Marcia Lieberman at City Center on 2023-09-02 The talk emphasizes the significance of libraries and books, exploring how they complement Zen practice. The discussion covers the role of reading versus hearing the Dharma, the essence of engaging actively with teachings, and... *Dogen, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Marcia Lieberman	Sep 02 2023 City Center
Finding Home in Zen Practice Serial: SF-08888 Talk by Meg Levie at City Center on 2023-09-02 The talk examines the concept of "home" within Zen practice and explores how encounters with Zen can evoke feelings of familiarity and belonging. Emphasis is placed on understanding impermanence and emptiness through personal... *Emptiness, Practice, Time*	Sessei Meg Levie	Sep 02 2023 City Center
Embracing Emptiness: Zen's Infinite Depths Serial: SF-08972 Talk by Sessei Meg Levie at City Center on 2023-09-02 The talk centers on the theme of "Embracing Emptiness," exploring the deep interconnectedness and dynamic potential inherent in Zen practice. The speaker reflects on personal experiences in Zen meditation, such as an impactful... *Emptiness, Tassajara, Sangha*	Sessei Meg Levie	Sep 02 2023 City Center
Emptiness Unveiled Through Compassion Serial: SF-08764 Talk by Sessei Meg Levie at City Center on 2023-09-02 The talk focuses on the intersection of emptiness and compassion within Zen practice, exploring how the experience of Zen can lead to a profound sense of homecoming and existential understanding. Emphasis is placed on Dogen's... *Emptiness, Sangha, Tassajara*	Sessei Meg Levie	Sep 02 2023 City Center
Practical Buddhist Ethics Serial: SF-08823 08/30/2023, Dawn Neal, dharma talk at City Center. In this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, San Francisco Zen Center, Dawn Neal discusses the Mahayana Buddhist ethical precepts, with a particular focus on how to bring... The talk emphasizes the Buddhist principle of "do no harm," exploring how this overarching precept aligns with various teachings across different traditions, including the Thai Forest Tradition and Vinaya. Reflections on... *Precepts, Practice, Buddha*	Dawn Neal	Aug 31 2023 City Center
Cultivating Clarity Through Selflessness Serial: SF-08774 Talk by Dawn Neal at City Center on 2023-08-30 The talk discusses the central teaching of "don't be selfish," drawing parallels between Suzuki Roshi's advice and similar instructions found in a Thai Wat. It then explores the practical application of this teaching through... *Precepts, Practice, Buddha*	Dawn Neal	Aug 30 2023 City Center
Just Return. We are Now. Serial: SF-08948 08/27/2023, angel Kyodo williams, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Rev. angel Kyodo williams concludes a three-day retreat with this Dharma talk remiding us that past and future are contained in Now. We must Just Return. The talk emphasizes the importance of not over-idealizing Zen practice and encourages embracing the ordinary and immediate present. The speaker reflects on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, advocating for an approach to Zen that... *Posture, Practice, Time*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Aug 27 2023 Green Gulch Farm
The Spirit Of Community Serial: SF-08723 08/26/2023, Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道explores the meaning of community with stories of her experiences living within San Francisco Zen Center, and... The talk explores the theme of community and harmony, drawing comparisons between musical harmony and social interconnectedness. It reflects on the concept of harmony in both Western and Eastern traditions, particularly through... *New Year, Community, Culture*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Aug 26 2023 City Center
An Encounter at the Bakery! Serial: SF-08822 08/23/2023, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. The most striking feature of the famous Koan recorded as Case 1 of the Blue Cliff Record and entitled, in Cleary’s translation, as “The Highest Meaning of the Holy... The talk delves into the tension between conventional understanding and realization, using the first koan of the Blue Cliff Record, featuring Bodhidharma and Emperor Wu, to illustrate this dynamic. It emphasizes the limits of... *Practice, Bodhidharma, Blue Cliff Record*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Aug 23 2023 City Center
The Ox Herder And The Ox Serial: SF-08702 08/20/2023, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Senior Dharma Teacher Fu Schroeder concludes a 3-day sesshin with a review of the ten ox-herding frames and how they relate to our life. The talk on August 20th, 2023, delves into the "Ten Oxherding Pictures," a series of illustrations used in the Zen tradition to depict stages on the path to enlightenment. Each drawing represents a different perspective on the... *Time, Practice, Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening to the Present Moment Serial: SF-09491 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan on 2023-08-20 The talk centers on the reflections from a Zen Sangha week and delves into Zen teachings, particularly the Genjo Koan, emphasizing the concept of living in the present moment and the interconnectedness of existence. Discussions... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023
Timeless Zen: Moments and Mindfulness Serial: SF-09548 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Genjo Koan Gui Spina on 2023-08-20 The talk discusses the Zen philosophy of non-duality, emphasizing Dogen's teachings on each moment's completeness in the Genjo Koan, specifically the metaphor of firewood and ash, and its application in understanding time and... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023
Zen Interconnections: Embracing Present Unity Serial: SF-09852 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-08-20 This talk centers on the themes of Zen practice and introspection experienced during a 'Sangha week,' emphasizing a community practice period. The speaker reflects on Dogen's teachings in the Genjo Koan, discussing ideas of... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023
Chasing the Ox Within Ourselves Serial: SF-08848 Talk by Furyu Schroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2023-08-20 The talk analyzes the Ten Oxherding Pictures, a sequence of Zen drawings depicting the search for enlightenment. The discussion illustrates how each picture indicates stages of spiritual practice, emphasizing the cyclical, non-... *Time, Practice, Vow*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 20 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Sit Like An Elephant Serial: SF-08826 08/19/2023, Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, given as part of a one-day sitting, acting tanto Jisan Tova Green discusses what we can learn from a fictional elephant about... The talk discusses the philosophy of approaching life with patience and mindfulness, inspired by the metaphor "Walk Like an Elephant," a concept derived from Suzuki Roshi's teachings. The speaker emphasizes the significance of... *Patience, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 19 2023 City Center
Heart-Centered Zen: A Transformative Path Serial: SF-08790 Talk by Teah Strozer at City Center on 2023-08-17 The talk explores the journey of personal transformation through Zen practice, emphasizing humility and respect for individual paths. It reflects on the works of poets and Zen masters, discussing the concepts of thoughts and... *Suffering, Buddha, Practice*	Teah Strozer	Aug 17 2023 City Center
Just Sitting as Radiance Serial: SF-08780 08/13/2023, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Senior Dharma Teacher Tenshin Reb Anderson illuminates Zen and why we sit. We are conversation; we are always in conversation. The talk explores the nature of Zen as an inherent conversation among beings, emphasizing its role in realizing awakening amidst delusion. It describes Zen practice as mutual communion that liberates beings through an intimate... *Practice, Suffering, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 13 2023 Green Gulch Farm
I Hate Donald Trump Serial: SF-08728 08/06/2023, Zenki Mary Mocine, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. I confess my hatred and ask about the fears underlying it. How do I work with this fear so as to respond from a generous place? This talk examines the difficulty of practicing non-hatred and understanding fear in contemporary social contexts, particularly in relation to polarizing political figures. The discussion references the Dhammapada's teachings on... *Work, Practice, Hate*	Mary Mocine	Aug 06 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Interconnectedness for Compassionate Living Serial: SF-08745 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-08-05 The talk analyzes the responsibilities tied to events like Hiroshima and Nagasaki, emphasizing the human tendency to categorize into "us versus them" and how such divisions justify violent actions. It discusses Zen teachings on... *War, Practice, Equanimity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 05 2023 City Center
Embracing Equanimity Amidst Collective Strife Serial: SF-08844 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-08-05 The talk explores the concept of equanimity within the context of historical and personal responsibilities, focusing on the human inclination towards violence and divisiveness, and how to cultivate a way-seeking mind that... *Equanimity, Buddhism, War*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 05 2023 City Center
Bright Stillness Serial: SF-08869 07/30/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu encourages the practice of “Silent Illumination” from the Song Dynasty Chinese Chan teachings that the SFZC Soto Zen style of practice... The talk explores the practice of silent illumination in Zen meditation, emphasizing stillness and presence as taught by Song Dynasty Chan teachers and aligning with the Soto Zen tradition. It illustrates the concept of profound... *Stillness, Silent Illumination, Practice*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jul 30 2023 Green Gulch Farm

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