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What Would Buddha Do? (video)Serial: SF-11347 04/19/2017, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses the teachings of the Buddha, particularly focusing on human suffering, its causes, and paths to its cessation as outlined in the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The discussion highlights the... Suffering, Buddha, Time |
Apr 19 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Tassajara and Covid-19 (video)Serial: SF-11282 The first livestreamed talk to ever be broadcast from Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.
04/18/2020, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.
The talk explores the adaptation of centuries-old Zen monastic practices at Tassajara during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the theme of uncertainty as reflected in a poem by Anne Hillman and the Zen concept that disease and... Practice, Time, Work |
Apr 18 2020 Tassajara |
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Zazen Instruction (video)Serial: SF-11190 4/18/2020, Myoju Erin Merk.
The talk provides detailed instruction on Zazen meditation practice, with a strong emphasis on correct posture using easily accessible props at home. It covers the physical setup for Zazen, including chair sitting and alternative... Posture, Practice, Zazen |
Apr 18 2020 City Center |
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Ecodharma: A Buddhist Perspective on the Eco-CrisisSerial: SF-11394 04/15/2020, David Loy, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the cultivation of patience, referred to as Kshanti Paramita, within Buddhist practice, particularly during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion emphasizes patience as an active... Patience, Practice, Time |
Apr 16 2020 City Center |
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Ecodharma: A Buddhist Perspective on the Eco-crisis (video)Serial: SF-11261 04/15/2020, David Loy, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the role of Buddhism in addressing the ecological crisis by examining the parallels between individual and collective delusion and suffering. Buddhism's concepts of impermanence and interconnectedness offer... Buddhism, Separation, Time |
Apr 15 2020 City Center |
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Deep Appreciations (video)Serial: SF-11224 4/12/2020, Yuki Kobiyama, dharma talk (partial) at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk reflects on personal experiences of familial relationships and the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, emphasizing the juxtaposition of personal crises against global events. The narrative highlights the importance... Time, Practice, Anger |
Apr 12 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Buddha's Birth and Pandemic SufferingSerial: SF-11380 04/11/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the celebration of Shakyamuni Buddha's birthday, reflecting on the spiritual and metaphorical implications of birth and awakening as narrated in Buddhist teachings. The discussion contextualizes the current... Buddha, Time, Suffering |
Apr 11 2020 City Center |
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We are Here (video)Serial: SF-11195 04/05/2020, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the concept of maintaining a "well-oriented mind" as taught by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing staying present and mindful amid disorientation, especially during the pandemic. It delves deeply into the Pali Sutta, "A... Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha |
Apr 05 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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04/04/2020, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at City Center (video)Serial: SF-11341 04/04/2020, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at CIty Center.
The talk focuses on the theme of creating sanctuaries both physically and spiritually in the midst of a global crisis, drawing parallels to Zen teachings on interconnectedness and awakening. References to texts such as "The Book... Practice, Time, Buddha |
Apr 04 2020 City Center |
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04/01/2020, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center (video)Serial: SF-11207 04/01/2020, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center.
This talk addresses maintaining spiritual and emotional balance during social distancing by drawing on Zen practices, particularly emphasizing patience and consistency. The speaker focuses on the Bodhisattvas' six paramitas,... Practice, Patience, Time |
Apr 01 2020 City Center |
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Sun-Faced Buddha, Moon-Faced Buddha - partial talk (video)Serial: SF-11329 03/29/2020, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts, dharma talk (partial) at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the Zen teachings of impermanence, the non-abiding self, and interconnectedness, emphasizing the acceptance of life's transient and eternal aspects through the koan of Master Ma, "Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced... Buddha, Practice, Time |
Mar 29 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Intimacy, Intimacy - Beneath the Patchwork Robe (video)Serial: SF-11325 03/28/2020, Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the concept of non-separation and surrender within Zen practice, drawing on Dogen's teachings to the head cook and Albert Camus's "The Plague." It proposes an understanding of reality that includes the... Intimacy, Time, Practice |
Mar 28 2020 City Center |
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03/18/2020, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk (video)Serial: SF-11313 03/18/2020, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk via Zoom
The main thesis of the talk revolves around the Zen practice's relevance amidst unprecedented global uncertainties, such as the pandemic, and its potential to provide a grounding approach to the modern self's assumptions.... Time, Zazen, Practice |
Mar 18 2020 City Center |
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03/14/2020, Leo Babauta and Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center (video)Serial: SF-11170 03/14/2020, Leo Babauta and Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center
The talk focuses on addressing fear during uncertain times, particularly surrounding the global pandemic, and offers strategies from Zen practices for transforming fear into fearlessness. It discusses the importance of... Practice, Time, Love |
Mar 14 2020 City Center |
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The Joyful Practice Of WorkSerial: SF-11202 03/11/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the integration of Zen work practice during times of stress and uncertainty, emphasizing the koan "Yunyan Sweeps the Ground" from the "Book of Serenity" to explore how one can remain calm amidst busyness. The... Work, Practice, Time |
Mar 12 2020 City Center |
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What to do? Practice. (video)Serial: SF-11154 03/07/2020, Marc Lesser, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into themes of change, mindfulness, and the sacredness of ordinary life amidst global issues like the pandemic, politics, and climate change. It stresses the importance of living each step of life with mindfulness... Work, Practice, Dogen |
Mar 07 2020 City Center |
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Zen Evolution: Meditation's Timeless JourneySerial: SF-11162 02/29/2020, Dan Zigmond, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the historical evolution of Buddhist practices with a focus on meditation, tracing its development from the Buddha's initial teachings to its prominence in Zen. It examines the transformation of meditation’s... Mindfulness, Buddha, Practice |
Feb 29 2020 City Center |
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Awakened Conduct (video)Serial: SF-11352 02/22/2020, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the evolution of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the relationship between inner and outer conduct in the context of practice, with anecdotes highlighting the significance of direct experiences and interactions. It... Time, Practice, Buddhism |
Feb 22 2020 City Center |
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Buddha's Parinirvana and the Natural World (video)Serial: SF-11171 02/15/2020, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center.
The discussion analyzes the relationship between nature and spiritual practice, emphasizing the significant role the natural world plays in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha. It reflects on the sacred connection between humans and... Practice, Buddha, Emptiness |
Feb 15 2020 City Center |
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Lands Apart, Same Sky (video)Serial: SF-11318 02/08/2020, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the profound relationship between nature and spirituality, highlighting the shared connections and eternal bonds that unite all beings. Various themes such as solitude, interconnectedness, and the realization of... Buddha Nature, Buddha, Japan |
Feb 08 2020 City Center |
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Teachings from the Mountain Streams (video)Serial: SF-11150 02/01/2020, Gendo Lucy Xiao, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the intersection of nature and Zen teachings, using a poem by Su Shi to illustrate how natural elements like streams and mountains can embody Buddhist teachings. The concept of "wu qing shuo fa," or insentient... New Year, Time, Buddha |
Feb 01 2020 City Center |
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Nature and Experience: The Spiritual Context (video)Serial: SF-11163 01/25/2020, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the themes of nature and experience, examining how human nature, self-reflection, and spiritual context influence individual actions and perceptions. It delves into the tension between creation and destruction... Time, Bodhisattva, Buddhism |
Jan 25 2020 City Center |
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Racial Inquiry and Zen Practice (video)Serial: SF-11337 01/18/2020, Sarah Emerson, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the interplay between race, racial inquiry, and Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing racial identity within the context of Dharma to promote liberation from suffering. The... Practice, Time, Love |
Jan 18 2020 City Center |
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Practicing in the Flames (video)Serial: SF-11272 01/11/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the teachings of the Zen practice with a focus on Dogen's "Mountains and Waters Sutra," emphasizing the interconnectedness of nature and self. The discussion highlights how immersion and observation of nature,... Practice, Study, Dogen |
Jan 11 2020 City Center |
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Jukai - Receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts (video)Serial: SF-11339 01/04/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the significance of the Lay Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony, where participants pledge to uphold the 16 bodhisattva precepts in pursuit of a life aligned with the bodhisattva path. This commitment to following... Vow, Practice, Bodhisattva |
Jan 04 2020 City Center |
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The Four Stages of My RecoverySerial: SF-10829 11/09/2019, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the journey of awakening through personal experiences of trauma and recovery, emphasizing the integration of body and mind within the practice of Buddhism. Core themes include the value of practice, the... Practice, Practice Period, Time |
Nov 09 2019 City Center |
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Expressing Our Lives Through Our BodiesSerial: SF-10753 11/06/2019, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the theme of embodiment and its significance in fully inhabiting one's body and living authentically. It explores the barriers constructed by the mind and the call for courage to reconnect with the body's... Love, Time, Vow |
Nov 06 2019 City Center |
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Limitless MeasureSerial: SF-10758 11/03/2019, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the themes of gratitude, practice, and realization within the Zen tradition, using a children's story as a metaphor for understanding the interconnectedness of gifts and practice in everyday life. Central to... Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time |
Nov 03 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Our Endeavor To Go BeyondSerial: SF-10833 11/02/2019, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on embodying the principles of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life and the practice of integrating body and mind. It discusses the importance of direct experience and challenges conventional... Time, Name, Practice Period |
Nov 02 2019 City Center |
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Love and Power: Relating to Self and OtherSerial: SF-10783 11/2/2019, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the intersection of love and power within Buddhist practice, focusing on enhancing self-compassion and the right use of power through the cultivation of metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (... Love, Practice, Time |
Oct 26 2019 City Center |
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Engaging With The Tapestry Of ExistenceSerial: SF-10851 10/23/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of embodying existence through a meditative state of being rather than doing, drawing from Zen teachings and the artistic legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. It emphasizes interconnection with experiences... Love, Dogen, Practice |
Oct 23 2019 City Center |
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The Practice of ZazenSerial: SF-10846 10/20/2019, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk addresses the theme of unifying practice rather than doctrine within Zen Buddhism at Green Gulch Farm, primarily focusing on the practice of Zazen. The discussion highlights the concept of "orthopraxy" over orthodoxy,... Zazen, Practice, Posture |
Oct 20 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Just BeingSerial: SF-10788 10/19/2019, Nancy Petrin, dharma talk at City Center.
The main thesis of the talk focuses on the exploration of embodied awareness in Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of "just being" and the integration of body practices into daily life. This talk discusses the significance of... Practice, Practice Period, Time |
Oct 19 2019 City Center |
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Letting Go and Waking UpSerial: SF-10794 10/13/2019, Sessei Meg Levie, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the essence of presence and interconnectedness in Zen practice through stories and personal reflections. The discussion introduces the concept of "teisho," a form of expressing understanding, highlighting the... Practice, Time, Work |
Oct 13 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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What Does It Mean to Have an Awake Mind, Body and Heart?Serial: SF-10837 10/12/2019, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the theme "Awake Body, Awake Mind," exploring the process of developing an awakened state through consistent practice and attention to one's body and mind. It emphasizes the importance of asking questions,... Practice, Work, Time |
Oct 12 2019 City Center |
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StuckSerial: SF-10835 10/06/2019, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Guklch Farm.
The talk explores the themes of being "stuck" and "unstuck," using a children's story as a metaphor for the human condition, as understood in Buddhism. The discussion highlights Buddha's awakening as a realization of freedom and... Buddha, Time, Practice |
Oct 06 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Awake Body – Awake MindSerial: SF-10782 10/05/2019, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk emphasizes the importance of cultivating an "awake body, awake mind" by creating a safe environment to explore physical and interrelational experiences. It stresses the necessity of embracing one's body as is,... Practice, Practice Period, Time |
Oct 05 2019 City Center |
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Suffering = Pain x ResistanceSerial: SF-10827 09/29/2019, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the teachings of suffering and the end of suffering within Buddhism, proposing a reformulation of suffering as "discontent," which can be understood through a modern analogy by Shinzen Young: discontent equals... resistance, Pain, Suffering |
Sep 29 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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What Can Science Bring to Contemplative Practice?Serial: SF-10864 09/28/2019, Philippe Goldin, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the intersection of scientific understanding and contemplative practices, emphasizing neuroplasticity's role in sculpting the mind to achieve a state of vivid awareness and emotional regulation. It delves into... Emotions, Practice, Meditation |
Sep 28 2019 City Center |
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Relax, Play, Create And Liberate All Beings So We May Live In PeaceSerial: SF-10764 09/22/2019, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the concept of living a life infused with wisdom and peace amidst the challenges of the world, proposing two paths to realize this state: recognizing the inherent presence of wisdom and practicing traditional... Wisdom, Peace, Practice |
Sep 22 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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American SutraSerial: SF-10771 09/21/2019, Duncan Ryūken Williams, dharma talk at City Center.
This talk centers on the intersection of Buddhism, resilience, and American identity, using the book "American Sutra" as a framework to explore how Japanese Americans maintained their Buddhist faith and identity during their... japanese, Time |
Sep 21 2019 City Center |
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I Am A Student Of KindnessSerial: SF-10818 09/15/2019, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the practice of kindness as a form of mind training, specifically through the lens of Tibetan Lojong teachings. The speaker emphasizes the importance of intentionality and effort in cultivating kindness,... Time, Practice, Practice Period |
Sep 15 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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A Sermon for Buddhists in a Time of CrisisSerial: SF-10752 09/14/2019, Domyo Burk, dharma talk at City Center.
This talk addresses the intersection of Buddhist practice and activism in the context of the current climate crisis. Emphasizing the necessity of active engagement, it draws parallels between traditional Buddhist teachings on... Bodhisattva, Practice, Time |
Sep 14 2019 City Center |
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Aging with Zen: Embrace ImpermanenceSerial: SF-10841 09/08/2019, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm
The talk focuses on personal reflections and deep insights garnered from a life of practice within a Zen Buddhist framework, particularly in relation to the Four Noble Truths. It explores themes of aging, living with intention,... Practice, Suffering, Bodhidharma |
Sep 08 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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CustomsSerial: SF-10768 09/07/2019, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the teachings and traditions of Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the customs and flexible, warm-hearted practice central to Zen philosophy. The speaker reflects on the historical influence of Suzuki Roshi and other... Practice, Time, Work |
Sep 07 2019 Tassajara |
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Entering The Mountain Of Our Own BeingSerial: SF-10879 09/07/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the concept of Zazen, emphasizing its practice as a form of "sitting immovable" like a mountain, a method to connect with nature and one's original peaceful nature. It explores Dogen's teachings on meditation... Zazen, Meditation, Love |
Sep 07 2019 City Center |
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American DharmaSerial: SF-10790 09/04/2019, Ann Gleig, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the intersection of whiteness and modernist Buddhism in North America, particularly within Soto Zen. It highlights how modern Buddhism has been shaped by Western individualism and whiteness, and how this has... Buddhism, Work |
Sep 04 2019 City Center |
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Inviting Radical TransformationSerial: SF-10720 09/04/2019, Hakusho Ostlund, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk emphasizes embracing the transformative power of spiritual practices without allowing ego-driven desires for control to dictate the journey. It reflects on the personal journey of turning to Buddhist practice, prompted... Practice, Effort, Yoga |
Sep 04 2019 Tassajara |
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Find Out For YourselfSerial: SF-10881 09/01/2019, Sonja Gardenswartz, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the importance of stillness and appropriate responses in understanding Zen teachings. By drawing parallels between playful activities and mindfulness practices, it illustrates how a state of stillness helps... Time, Suffering, Bell |
Sep 01 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Perfect Just As you Are, And...Serial: SF-10730 08/31/2019, Korin Charlie Pokorny, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the notion of being "perfect just as you are, and you could use a little improvement," attributed to Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the dynamic and paradoxical nature of human existence in Zen practice. It discusses... Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Soto Zen |
Aug 31 2019 City Center |