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Journey to Intentional Presence Serial: SF-08773 Sesshin Day 1 The talk emphasizes cultivating a mindset of intentionality and curiosity during the Sesshin, encouraging practitioners to embrace each moment without judgment and avoid fixed ideas of what their practice should be. It highlights... *Time, Practice, Intention*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Doshin Dan Gudgel	Mar 26 2023 City Center
Walking Freely in Suffering Serial: SF-08909 03/26/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores "Yusan Gansui," a Zen term for an easeful, open way of "strolling through the mountains" of life, indicating a way of being that is not stuck... The talk centers on the distinction between the feelings produced by Zen practice and the deeper freedom that true Zen practice aims to cultivate. It emphasizes that Zen is not about clinging to specific feelings, whether of calm... *Practice, Zendo, Freedom*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Mar 26 2023 Green Gulch Farm
National Women's History Month and Zen Practice Serial: SF-08769 03/25/2023, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. The theme of this practice period is Dogen's "To study the Buddha Way is to study the self." This is followed in Genjokoan by "When actualized by myriad things, your... The talk explores the implications of gender norms in Zen practice, inspired by National Women's History Month, and considers how these norms relate to the Zen teaching, “To study the Buddha way is to study the self,” from Dogen'... *Love, Study, Anger*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 25 2023 City Center
Seeing Beyond the Senses Serial: SF-08805 Talk by Dan Gudgel at City Center on 2023-03-22 The talk focuses on the investigation and awareness of one's sensory experiences as a means to understand the self better, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the limitations of sense perceptions and thinking mind. It... *Time, Practice, Vow*	Doshin Dan Gudgel	Mar 22 2023 City Center
Not Possessive Of Anything Serial: SF-08891 03/19/2023, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Dogen Zenji’s great awakening took place on hearing his teacher Rujing scold a student for sleeping during zazen saying, “Zen study is the dropping of body and mind.” The talk presents a Zen teaching emphasizing the concept of "non-achievement" and challenges traditional ideas of gain. Deep exploration into teachings by Suzuki Roshi and stories like Sumedha's Bodhisattva journey highlight the... *Dogen, Time, Zazen*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 19 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Illuminating Zen's Dual Truths Serial: SF-09790 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-03-19 This talk explores the teachings of Dogen, focusing on the primary Zen concepts of Ri (ultimate truth) and Ji (relative truth), as found in the Buddha's First Sermon. Furthermore, the discussion delves into the systematic... *Name, Suffering, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 19 2023
Giving Life to Zen Forms Serial: SF-08934 03/18/2023, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. Shosan Victoria Austin explores the life and liveliness of Zen forms. How do the traditional forms of Soto Zen help us understand the teachings of the Buddha? How... The talk focuses on the significance of Zen forms and formality within Soto Zen practice, contrasting the priestly and lay approaches exemplified by Suzuki Roshi and Mitsuzuki Sensei. The discussion highlights vertical and... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Transmission*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 18 2023 City Center
Embrace Impermanence Through Mindful Breath Serial: SF-08739 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-03-15 The talk explores the themes of equanimity and concentration within the context of Buddhist teachings on impermanence and mindfulness practice, particularly drawing from the Anapanasati Sutta. It addresses how equanimity assists... *Equanimity, Time, Concentration*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 15 2023 City Center
Mountain Seat Ceremony Serial: SF-08907 The talk reflects on the significance of a Mountain Seat Ceremony at Green Gulch Farm and the responsibility that comes with ascending to the position of abbot. The speaker emphasizes the importance of patience, clarity,... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Various	Mar 12 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Transitions and Timeless Practice Serial: SF-09753 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-03-12 The talk explores the transition of leadership at the Zen Center, focusing on the mountain seat ceremonies marking the departure of former abbots and the installation of new ones. It delves into the teachings of Dogen, analyzing... *Time, Japan, Ceremony*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 12 2023
Everyday Tasks, Profound Zen Realization Serial: SF-08754 Talk by Hoitsu Suzuki at City Center on 2023-03-11 The talk explores the practice and significance of everyday Zen activities, such as Zazen, cleaning, and administrative duties, as foundational aspects of Zen training. It emphasizes the alignment of heart and mind through these... *Time, Practice, Work*	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Mar 11 2023 City Center
Finding Practice in Everyday Activity Serial: SF-08796 03/11/2023, Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, given before the Mountain Seat Ceremony installing San Francisco Zen Center's new abbots, Hoitsu Suzuki (son of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi) discusses how our... The talk celebrates the Mountain Seat Stepping Up Ceremony at the San Francisco Zen Center, introducing Doshin Makogoko as the new City Center abbot and Juryu Ruxuan Byler as Green Gulch Park's abbot. The speeches underscore... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Mar 11 2023 City Center
Stepping Down Ceremony Serial: SF-08800 Talk by Stepping Down For Abbot Ed And Abbess Fu at City Center on 2023-03-10 The talk "Passing the Torch: Zen Leadership Transition" focuses on the transition of leadership within a Zen center, expressing gratitude and reflections on nine years of service by the outgoing abbot. The discourse... *Time, Love, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn, Fu Schroeder	Mar 10 2023 City Center
Embodied Dharma: The Ritual Journey Serial: SF-08761 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-03-08 This talk explores the mountain seat ceremony, emphasizing its theatrical and symbolic elements within Zen practice. It discusses the role of the abbot or abbess in embodying the Dharma through a ritualized procession to... *Buddha, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 08 2023 City Center
Be Aware, Don't Be Deceived by Others Serial: SF-08916 03/05/2023, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Case 12 in the Gateless Barrier: Every day Ruiyan called out to himself "Master!" and answered himself "Yes!" Then he would say to himself "Be aware!" and reply "Yes!" "... The talk elaborates on Zen koan "Ruyen Calls Master" from the Gateless Barrier collection, emphasizing the existential inquiry into the "fundamental constant principle." It reflects on the practice through the allegory of the... *Buddha Nature, Bell, Buddha*	Kokyo Henkel	Mar 05 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Zen's Path: Shedding Body and Mind Serial: SF-09758 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-03-05 The talk underscores the importance of Zen practice as a means to support oneself and others through life's challenges. This central thesis is exemplified through an exploration of Dogen Zenji's teachings, particularly his... *Dogen, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 05 2023
Embodying Non-Dual Zen Awareness Serial: SF-08918 Talk by Kokyo Henkel at Green Gulch Farm on 2023-03-05 The primary thesis of this talk is exploring the concept of non-dual awareness through the Zen practice of self-inquiry and koans, particularly focusing on the idea of the 'host' representing Big Mind. The discussion centers... *Buddha Nature, Big Mind, Bell*	Kokyo Henkel	Mar 05 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Ecological Confession and Repentance Serial: SF-08762 03/04/2023, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk Sara Tashker talks about the Ecological Farming community and Suzuki Roshi’s teachings on confession and repentance. She reflects on the ways that the... The talk centers on the integration of Zen Buddhist principles, particularly focusing on the practice of confession and repentance, as applied to both Zen practice and sustainable farming. The discussion draws parallels between... *Practice, Vow, Precepts*	Ango Sara Tashker	Mar 04 2023 City Center
Zen Mindfulness in Everyday Tasks Serial: SF-08908 Talk by Dan Gudgel at City Center on 2023-03-01 The talk centers on the exploration of Zen teachings through kitchen practice, particularly emphasizing Eihei Dogen Zenji’s "Tenzo Kyokun," which is used as a spiritual guide for kitchen work. The discussion extends into how... *Work, Time, Practice*	Doshin Dan Gudgel	Mar 01 2023 City Center
Dewdrops of Buddha-Nature Serial: SF-08726 02/26/2023, Shoho Kuebast, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Contemplating the teachings of buddha-nature as taught in Maitreya's Uttaratantra Shastra. The talk examines the concept of "emptiness" in Mahayana Buddhism, specifically through the lens of dependent origination and Buddha nature. It explores how these teachings—along with the experiential quality of the Dharma being... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Emptiness*	Shoho Kuebast	Feb 26 2023 Green Gulch Farm
Silent Illumination: The Heart of Zen Serial: SF-09827 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2023-02-26 The talk explores the evolution of the Soto Zen School, emphasizing the impact of historical figures like Shurto, Gongshan (Tozan), and Hongzhi on Dogen Zenji's realization. It highlights the importance of seated meditation in... *Practice, Time, Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 26 2023
Breathing: Studying Self and World Serial: SF-08705 02/25/2023, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. How does mindfulness of breathing help untangle our experience of the self and the world? Guided meditations and commentary based on ancient words of the Buddha,... The talk explores the teachings from the Anapanasati Sutta within the Soto Zen tradition, emphasizing the inclusive nature of Buddhist practice despite differing personal backgrounds or experiences. The discussion focuses on the... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 25 2023 City Center
Trustworthy Consciousness in Zen Practice Serial: SF-08837 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-02-23 The talk revolves around the theme of cultivating a "trustworthy consciousness" in Zen practice by engaging deeply with the present moment and avoiding judgment or preference. The speaker introduces a koan from "The Blue Cliff... *Vow, Consciousness, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 23 2023 City Center
Trustful Presence in Zen Practice Serial: SF-08849 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2023-02-22 The talk discusses the theme of "trustworthy consciousness" from Zen Buddhism, centering on how to engage with life and its challenges through a practice of non-discriminative action and presence, drawing from koans such as those... *Consciousness, Practice, Koan*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 22 2023 City Center
Hsueh Feng’s What Is It Serial: SF-08539 02/19/2023, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Dogen Zenji said, “Breathing in or breathing out, after all, what is it?” No one can tell what it is. The talk explores the interplay between Zen teachings and koans, referencing specific stories from the Blue Cliff Record, particularly focusing on Case 51 involving Zen masters Shui Feng and Yen To. It examines the dynamic... *Time, Practice, Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Feb 19 2023 Green Gulch Farm
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

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