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Zen Ceremonies: Rituals in Practice Serial: SF-09748 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-02-19 The talk primarily addresses the intricacies of engagement with teachings in Zen Buddhism, highlighting upcoming ceremonies at the San Francisco Zen Center and noting the significance of translating Zen texts. Ceremonial... *Ceremony, Love, Work*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 19 2023
Finding Balance in a Complex World Serial: SF-08866 02/18/2023, Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. Centering in body and breath helps cultivate the capacity to respond rather than react to life’s challenges. The talk explores the concept of homeostasis at individual, societal, and planetary levels, linking it to Buddhist and Zen practices of mindfulness and well-being. The discussion emphasizes incorporating the principles of... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 18 2023 City Center
Saying Yes to What’s Happening Serial: SF-08942 02/15/2023, Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. Zen practice emphasizes meeting each situation “face to face” ie. meeting it fully with radical honesty. How do remember to do so what it’s unpleasant? The talk explores the tension between acknowledging global tragedies and maintaining personal peace, emphasizing the practice of understanding and opening up to unsettling experiences. The central thesis is the importance of... *Practice, Berkeley Zen Center, Dharma Transmission*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 15 2023 City Center
Suffering and the End of Suffering Serial: SF-08845 02/12/2023, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Knowing the grief and despair that humans suffer in their lifetimes, the Buddha offered teachings to lessen the impact of those losses through practices based in... The talk delves into the two primary teachings of the Buddha: suffering and the cessation of suffering, exploring these concepts through the lens of contemporary global issues and personal practice. Highlighting the Buddha's... *Suffering, Buddha, Work*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 12 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Nurturing a Kind Mind Serial: SF-08794 02/11/2023, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. In a culture where we are going faster and faster, this talk gives one permission and encouragement to slow down and reflect. The talk focuses on the integration of mindfulness and Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, fostering curiosity, and maintaining self-compassion amidst life's challenges. It discusses the... *Time, Practice Period, Practice*	Onryu Mary Stares	Feb 11 2023 City Center
Pathways to Zen: A Grateful Journey Serial: SF-08937 Talk by Dan Gudgel Wsm at City Center on 2023-02-08 The talk reflects on the personal journey and influences that led to Zen practice, emphasizing themes of gratitude and interconnectedness. It recounts experiences from childhood to adulthood, illustrating how various teachings,... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Doshin Dan Gudgel	Feb 08 2023 City Center
Looking for Goldbug Serial: SF-08712 02/05/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch. In this talk, Jiryu raises the line chanted before Zen lectures, "I vow to taste the truth of Tathagata's words," and reflects on what it could mean for us not just... The talk emphasizes the transformative vow to "hear the true Dharma," which entails sincere engagement with Zen practice and openness to teachings found in everyday life. The speaker highlights the importance of maintaining... *Practice, Vow*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 05 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Cleansing the Mind's Mirror Serial: SF-09793 Talk by Fu Sangha on 2023-02-05 The talk returns to exploring the teachings from "The Transmission of Light," focusing on lessons from Zen Buddhism. Central to the discussion is Ru Jing's chapter, reflecting on the notion of spiritual purity and awakening,... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 05 2023
Zen Center Transitions: Embracing New Journeys Serial: SF-09794 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-02-05 The talk centers on the transitional changes at a Zen center, including leadership shifts, a focus on fostering new generations, and preparation for upcoming ceremonies. The speaker also reflects on personal travels, experiences... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 05 2023
Bodhidharma’s Four Inclusive Practices Serial: SF-08910 02/04/2023, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. In commemorating Zen’s first Chinese Ancestor, Abbot David provides an overview of Bodhidharma’s seminal work, the “Outline of Practice”, which posits that there are... The talk explores Bodhidharma's teaching, "The Outline of Practice," which divides the path of Zen into two primary entrances: principle and practice. These are further depicted through two truths: absolute and relative. The... *Practice, Bodhidharma, Suffering*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Feb 04 2023 City Center
Everybody Has A Light Serial: SF-08772 01/28/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The light is the capacity to be aware. In sitting zazen we immerse in the endless variety of Being. Each time we are aware of what’s happening, that moment reveals the... The talk discusses the inherent contradiction in Soto Zen practice: following rigorous prescriptions while simultaneously allowing one's authentic self to flourish. Three core anecdotes illustrate this theme: a poet's transition... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 28 2023 City Center
Embracing Ceremony in Zen Practice Serial: SF-08825 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-01-25 The talk centers on the nature of ceremony in Zen practice, exploring how activities in different spaces within the Zen Center are approached as opportunities for practice and engagement. The speaker emphasizes the concept of "... *Practice, Ceremony, Suzuki Roshi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 25 2023 City Center
Guided by Vow Serial: SF-08718 01/21/2023, Horin Nancy Petrin, dharma talk at City Center. A talk, given in the day of a Lay Ordination ceremony, exploring the Mahayana Bodhisattva Vow. The talk explores the significance of the bodhisattva vow within Zen practice, emphasizing the duality of living in accordance with both individual karma and collective vows. It discusses the role of precepts in guiding... *Vow, Practice, Precepts*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Jan 21 2023 City Center
Fearlessness Through Selfless Action Serial: SF-08799 Talk by Sozan Michael M Ord at City Center on 2023-01-18 The talk delves into the concept of fearlessness within a Buddhist context, emphasizing the importance of deconstructing the self and letting go of reputation to attain clarity in action. The discourse explores the Buddhist... *Time, Buddhism, Letting Go*	Sozan Michael McCord	Jan 18 2023 City Center
Compassionate Practice with Afflictions Serial: SF-08930 1/15/2023, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Afflictions are inexhaustible, we vow to cut through without ending them; the bodhisattva's mind is afflictions entangled with afflictions. The talk delves into the concept of silence and stillness as resources present amidst daily activities and afflictions, equating the intimate practice of sitting meditation with the support and maturation of collective wisdom.... *Practice, Transmission, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Being Beloved Community in a Time of Polarization Serial: SF-08919 01/14/2023, Rhonda Magee, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, Hoshi Rhonda Myozen Magee reflects on the concept of Beloved Community through the lens of those who have breathed life and meaning into the concept over the... The talk discusses the concept of the beloved community, centering on the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. and other influential figures like Josiah Royce, Howard Thurman, and Thich Nhat Hanh. It emphasizes the transformative... *Community, Time, Suffering*	Rhonda V. Magee	Jan 14 2023 City Center
Sewing Threads of Zen Unity Serial: SF-08776 Talk by Gengokyo Tim Wicks at City Center on 2023-01-11 The talk explores the significance of sewing and wearing Zen robes, emphasizing their role in Zen practice and identity expansion. It highlights the interconnectedness of individuals within the Zen tradition and the broader... *Time, Practice, Japan*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jan 11 2023 City Center
The Mind of the Great Sage of India Serial: SF-08788 01/08/2023, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Intimate transmission, the one who is not busy, and taking care of brooms and other tools. The talk emphasizes the practice of Zen harmony in daily actions, highlighting the importance of intimate communion with all beings through simple, mindful tasks. It discusses the "Sando Kai," a Zen teaching on the harmony of... *Buddha Mind, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Chanting Harmony into Everyday Life Serial: SF-08791 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2023-01-08 The talk focuses on the practice of chanting the Dharma to cultivate wisdom and compassion and highlights the intimate communication inherent in Buddha's teachings. It emphasizes the harmony of difference and unity, as explored... *Buddha Mind, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Unity Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-08883 Talk by Caverly Morgan at City Center on 2023-01-07 The talk emphasizes the integration of absolute and relative realms within Zen practice, highlighting an approach that embraces unity rather than separation. This integration is examined through personal experiences, contrasting... *Meditation, Emotions, Separation*	Caverly Morgan	Jan 07 2023 City Center
Unity in Zen: Beyond Duality Serial: SF-08887 Talk by Caverly Morgan at City Center on 2023-01-07 The talk focuses on the integration of absolute and relative experiences in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of perceiving all aspects of life as interconnected rather than separate. The discussion critiques the neti-neti... *Emotions, Separation, Platform Sutra*	Caverly Morgan	Jan 07 2023 City Center
Desires Unveiled: A Zen Paradox Serial: SF-08740 Talk by Sozan Diego Miglioli at City Center on 2023-01-05 This talk discusses the nuanced relationship between wishes, desires, and expectations within the context of Zen practice. It addresses the potential of desires to lead to suffering and contrasts this with teachings that suggest... *New Year, Practice, Desire*	Sozan Miglioli	Jan 05 2023 City Center
Balancing Desires and Zen Harmony Serial: SF-08833 Talk by Sozan Diego Miglioli at City Center on 2023-01-04 The talk explores the complex interplay between wishes, desires, expectations, and their implications in Zen practice. It examines the ways in which these elements can both fuel personal growth and present obstacles, urging a... *New Year, Practice, Desire*	Sozan Miglioli	Jan 04 2023 City Center
Fall Practice Period Opening Ceremony Serial: SF-08783 *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Various	2023 City Center
The Impeded Stream Serial: SF-07930 12/31/2022, Henzan Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. Don’t work harder, resist less. The talk explores the themes of suffering, joy, and the practice of Zen, emphasizing that suffering is an integral part of life as taught in the First Noble Truth. The speaker discusses personal experiences of attempting to... *Suffering, Work, Practice*	Henzan Roger Hillyard	Dec 31 2022 City Center
New Year's Eve Event Serial: SF-08064 The talk focuses on reflecting upon the transition into the New Year through Zen practices, particularly emphasizing the Heart Sutra's teaching of emptiness and form as non-different. Rituals such as chanting the Hatsu 12 and... *Emptiness, Consciousness, Time*	Various	Dec 31 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Our Universal Family Serial: SF-08034 Talk by Jisan Tova Green at City Center on 2022-12-21 The talk explores the theme of interconnectedness with the natural world and humans, questioning the concept of true solitude through an examination of a story from "The Hidden Lamp," featuring a koan about an old woman monk... *Time, Name, Buddha*	Jisan Tova Green	Dec 21 2022 City Center
Zen Connections: Past to Present Serial: SF-08041 Talk by Shundo David Haye at City Center on 2022-12-20 The talk discusses the continued relevance and impact of Suzuki Roshi's teachings, emphasizing the individualized approach to propagating Zen as inspired by Dogen Zenji. This entails establishing understanding and compassion on a... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time*	Shundo David Haye	Dec 20 2022 City Center
Cultivating an Open State of Mind in the Midst of Great Challenges Serial: SF-07949 12/18/2022, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Exploring practices that can support us in meeting the manifold challenges of this time in history, in life-affirming and supporting ways. The talk addresses the theme of living in times of uncertainty and change, which are prominent in recent events, such as the pandemic. It explores how Zen practice aids individuals in finding balance and open-mindedness in facing... *Time, Practice, Work*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 18 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Unified Path: Beyond Duality in Zen Serial: SF-08030 Talk by Ango Sara Tashker at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-12-18 The talk explores the duality of light and dark within Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of the 16 Bodhisattva precepts into everyday life as a means to transcend dualistic thinking. Referencing Suzuki Roshi's teachings,... *Precepts, Practice, Buddha*	Ango Sara Tashker	Dec 18 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Freedom, Forgiveness, and the Agony of Existence Serial: SF-07936 12/17/2022, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. Many of our teachings and talks address both freedom or liberation and the agony of existence or suffering. The talk discusses the complex interplay between freedom, forgiveness, and suffering, highlighting the notion that liberation is found in accommodating the agony of existence. The speaker suggests that the pursuit of freedom... *Freedom, Liberation, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 17 2022 City Center
Embracing Life Through Death Awareness Serial: SF-07975 Talk by Kodo Conlin at City Center on 2022-12-14 This talk discusses the transformative practice of contemplating mortality, suggesting that regular reflection on death can clarify priorities and foster a deepened appreciation for life. The discussion weaves personal narratives... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Kodo Conlin	Dec 14 2022 City Center
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 6 Serial: SF-08037 12/14/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk explores the teachings of Zen Buddhism, focusing on the practice of "just sitting" as taught by Suzuki Roshi, and the significance of receiving the precepts in understanding this practice. It delves into the Yogacara or... *Precepts, Buddha, Consciousness*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 14 2022 Tassajara
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 5 Serial: SF-07872 12/13/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk explores the theme of non-duality and the application of Zen precepts, emphasizing the teaching of "not making two" as central to Zen practice. It discusses the relationship between asceticism, embodied by Mahakashapa,... *Practice, Buddha, Precepts*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 13 2022 Tassajara
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 4 Serial: SF-07796 12/12/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk discusses the significance of the Bodhisattva precepts, rooted in the teachings of cause and effect, as illustrated in Case 4 of the Book of Serenity and Dogen’s fascicle "Deep Faith in Cause and Effect". The precepts... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 12 2022 Tassajara
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 3 Serial: SF-07913 12/11/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk focuses on the themes of confession and repentance within the context of Buddhist practice, particularly in relation to the sixteen Bodhisattva precepts. It examines the two truths—ultimate and relative—as pivotal to... *Repentance, Buddha, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 11 2022 Tassajara
A Lentil a Lentil a Stone: An Ode to Zazen Serial: SF-08031 12/11/2022, Sonja Gardenswartz, dharma talk at City Center. Our zazen sitting builds a foundation upon which we make contact with what is important to us, you become the gift. Not searching outside ourselves for what matters but... The talk elaborates on using morning rituals as a gateway to deeper Dharma practice, focusing on the practice of Zazen as a means to cultivate mindfulness and presence. A poem by Turkish poet Zarad, "A Woman Cleaning Lentils," is... *Zazen, Practice, Intention*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Dec 11 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Light of Zen: Embodying Enlightenment Serial: SF-07801 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2022-12-10 The talk focuses on Zen teachings related to the concept of "light" as presented in various koans, notably those discussed by Suzuki Roshi and Dogen Zenji, and interpreted through Zen practice. The central theme revolves around... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 10 2022 City Center
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 2 Serial: SF-07816 12/10/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk focuses on the intersection of Zen practice with themes of karma, causality, and the nature of the self. Central to the discussion is a koan involving Hyakujo and a fox, which serves to illustrate intrinsic connections... *Buddha, Hyakujo, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 10 2022 Tassajara
Awakening Beyond Dreams Through Zazen Serial: SF-07836 Talk by Rinso Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2022-12-09 The talk primarily delves into a Zen koan titled "Nonsense People in a Dream" and explores themes such as the attachment to the concept of oneness, the interplay between desires and perception, and the metaphorical concept of... *Nansen, Koan, Desire*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 09 2022 City Center
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 1 Serial: SF-07993 12/09/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk examines the two truths framework of ultimate and relative truth in Zen practice, focusing on how these relate to the cessation of suffering through the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and dependent origination. It... *Suffering, Fox, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 09 2022 Tassajara
Mind-Body Unity in Zen Practice Serial: SF-07948 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2022-12-08 The talk focuses on the theme of non-duality, emphasizing the Zen Buddhist practice of integrating body and mind as expressed by Dogen’s teachings. The discussion notably explores the Trikaya doctrine, the spiritual insights... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 08 2022 City Center
Zen Paths to Joyful Freedom Serial: SF-08000 Talk by Rinso Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2022-12-07 The talk explores the practice of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing non-attachment and awareness through rituals and traditions such as the full moon ceremony, kinhin (walking meditation), and the metaphor of a staff. The discussion... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Ceremony*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 07 2022 City Center
Raindrops Reveal Non-Dual Awareness Serial: SF-07939 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2022-12-06 The talk explores the themes of perception and duality through Case 46, "Chan Ching's The Sound of Raindrops," from the Blue Cliff Record. It examines how sensory experiences, like the sound of raindrops, interact with the mind's... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Delusion*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 06 2022 City Center
Zen Presence Through Grateful Practice Serial: SF-07819 Talk by Soon Eli Brownstevenson Audio at City Center on 2022-12-05 The talk explores themes of gratitude, mindfulness, and Zen practices during a Sashin (meditation retreat), emphasizing the importance of presence over clinging thoughts. Discussing the practice of Zazen, it refers to... *Hindrances, Suzuki Roshi, Posture*	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Dec 05 2022 City Center
Zazen: The Art of Pure Presence Serial: SF-07972 Talk by Soon Eli Brownstevenson at City Center on 2022-12-05 The talk examines Zen practice during Sashin, emphasizing continuous awareness of mind, posture, and breath. It highlights the importance of practicing Zazen for its own sake, not as a means to an end, in line with instructions... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Posture*	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Dec 05 2022 City Center
Saying Yes to Life's Flow Serial: SF-07884 Talk by Rinso Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2022-12-04 The talk emphasizes the significance of the Rohatsu sesshin, marking Buddha's enlightenment and reflecting on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. It explores the essence of zazen practice—focusing on posture, breath, and present-... *Practice, Breath, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 04 2022 City Center
Embracing Silence: Zen's Natural Harmony Serial: SF-09727 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2022-12-04 The talk covers the unique practices and experiences of living and practicing Zen at Tassajara, focusing on the deep engagement with nature's rhythms and the monastic schedule's simplicity. It delves into Zen teachings,... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 04 2022
Zazen: Embodying Unity and Awareness Serial: SF-07868 Talk by Jisan Anna Thorn at City Center on 2022-12-03 This talk explores the concept of self-fulfilling and receiving samadhi within Zen practice, emphasizing the non-duality and immediate realization central to Dogen's teachings. It highlights the importance of Zazen (sitting... *Samadhi, Practice, Zazen*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Dec 03 2022 City Center
Actualizing Our Understanding Serial: SF-07970 12/01/2022, Shinchi Linda Galijan, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the theme of practicing in the realm of the two truths, with a focus on harmonizing the absolute and relative realities of existence. Emphasis is placed on Zen practice as a way to clear fabricated habits and... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Dec 01 2022 Tassajara

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