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Christian and Zen Serial: SF-11476 8/8/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on exploring the common thread connecting different spiritual practices, questioning the necessity of a single religious tradition in cultivating spiritual depth, and emphasizing engagement with diverse practices... *Practice, Time, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 08 2018 Tassajara
Wings of Peace, Around the World Serial: SF-11444 8/5/2018, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on the themes of peace, remembrance, and resilience, emphasizing the importance of continuing practice and peace work amidst suffering and adversity. It tells the story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Cranes... *Peace, Time, Buddha*	Wendy Johnson	Aug 05 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating Good Qualities Serial: SF-11464 8/4/2018, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Buddha's teachings from the Kalama Sutta of the Pali Canon, emphasizing the importance of personal verification of spiritual teachings rather than reliance on tradition, hearsay, or the charisma of... *Practice, Evil, Buddha*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 04 2018 City Center
Practicing Like Snow Globe Buddhas Serial: SF-11511 8/4/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of cultivating trust through the practice of Zen and Yoga, focusing on the concept of allowing one's natural, spacious awareness to emerge by embracing thoughts and emotions without attachment. Using a... *Zazen, Practice, Emotions*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Aug 04 2018 Tassajara
We Are Goo: Trust and Transformation Serial: SF-11554 8/1/2018, Setsu Lauren Bouyea dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of transformation within Zen practice, using the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly as a metaphor. This transformation process parallels the Zen practitioner’s journey, emphasizing the... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Chosetsu Lauren Bouyea	Aug 01 2018 Tassajara
Practice Zazen and Curiosity Serial: SF-11557 8/1/2018, Dana Velden dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of personal experience and Zen practice, focusing on the journey from initial exposure to Zen at Green Gulch Farm in the early 1990s to a role in the San Francisco Zen Center's communications. A... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Ikushin Dana Velden	Aug 01 2018 City Center
Amygdala and Prajna Paramita Serial: SF-11472 7/29/2018, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the relationship between the amygdala's role in human aggression and fear and the teachings of the Heart Sutra on overcoming fear through the perfection of wisdom, or Prajnaparamita. Highlighting the... *Heart Sutra, Practice, Time*	Steve Weintraub	Jul 29 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Dialogue with angel Kyodo williams Serial: SF-11552 7/28/2018, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the intersection of race, spirituality, and Zen practice, examining how race as a construct impacts the ability to freely connect with others and oneself. The discussion revisits the themes of two books, "Being... *Time, Community, Love*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Jul 28 2018 Tassajara
Nansen's "Ordinary Mind is the Way" Serial: SF-11457 7/28/2018, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the koan "Nansen's Ordinary Mind is the Way" from the Mumonkan or "Gateless Gate," focusing on the idea that ordinary mind and enlightenment are one. Emphasizing the teachings of Master Dogen and Suzuki Roshi,... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Enlightenment*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 28 2018 City Center
Question and Answer on Radical Dharma - Part 2 Serial: SF-11458 7/27/2018, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara focuses on the challenges and dynamics of engaging with institutional leadership, particularly at the San Francisco Zen Center, to promote structural change and inclusivity. It examines the difficulty of... *Time, Practice, Work*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Jul 27 2018 Tassajara
Question and Answer on Radical Dharma - Part 1 Serial: SF-11644 7/26/2018, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk focuses on the integration of race, love, and liberation with Dharma practice, emphasizing that these issues are not separate from, but integral to, Zen practice. The discussion addresses how systemic issues of... *Practice, Anger, Love*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Jul 26 2018 Tassajara
Having a Good Friend in the Dharma Serial: SF-11577 7/26/2018, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. This talk emphasizes the centrality of spiritual friendship in the Zen practice, often pointing to the teachings of Buddha, which regard admirable friendship as encompassing the entirety of the holy life. Through exploring Zen... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 26 2018 City Center
Great Ocean Embraces All Creeks and Rivers Serial: SF-11465 7/24/2018, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the metaphor of creeks flowing into the ocean to describe the journey of individual spiritual paths converging into the concept of the "big mind" or original mind, reiterating the Zen teaching that selflessness... *Tassajara, Name, Time*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Jul 24 2018 Tassajara
Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature? Serial: SF-11507 07/22/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the Zen teaching that all beings possess Buddha nature, juxtaposing wisdom and virtues with misconceptions and attachments. The explanation emphasizes that realizing Buddhahood involves understanding and... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 22 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Cherishing All Beings Serial: SF-11605 7/21/2018, Kanshin Allison Tait dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the practice of loving-kindness (metta) meditation, discussing its evolution, challenges, and significance in fostering compassion towards oneself and others. A personal account illustrates the transformative... *Time, Practice, Meditation*	Kanshin Allison Tait	Jul 21 2018 City Center
Brown Rice Is Just Right Serial: SF-11506 7/21/2018, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily focuses on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the concept of "beginner's mind," a state of openness and freedom from preconceptions, and its illustration through vivid metaphors like the cat and mouse... *Suzuki Roshi, Delusion, Time*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 21 2018 Tassajara
Abiding at Ease: Imperceptible Mutual Assistance Serial: SF-11534 7/18/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice, focusing on precepts, zazen, and the concept of "kan no doko" or reciprocal resonance. It discusses the interconnectedness of ethical and spiritual life, referencing Suzuki Roshi... *Practice, Precepts, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 18 2018 Tassajara
Persistent Practice and Dedication Serial: SF-11471 7/18/2018, Arlene Lueck dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of persistent practice in Zen, emphasizing the idea that enlightenment and understanding come not from external seeking but from introspective recognition of one's own nature. It discusses Zen... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Gyo Ji Arlene Lueck	Jul 18 2018 City Center
A Lap Full of Wild Boars Serial: SF-11530 7/15/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the role of meditation in maintaining tranquility, focusing on its life-saving application during the rescue of 12 Thai boys and their coach from a cave. The discourse connects this event with Buddhist... *Buddha, Instruction, Meditation*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Jul 15 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Journeys: Embracing the Present Moment Serial: SF-11491 7/14/2018, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on a recent trip to Japan, highlighting the experiences of visiting important Zen sites and the profound impact of Japanese culture and Zen practice. The discussion focuses on several key Zen locations: Rinsoen... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 14 2018 City Center
A Flat Tire is the Sixteen-Foot-Tall Golden-Bodied Buddha Serial: SF-11558 7/14/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the integration of the sacred and mundane in Zen practice, using teachings from Zhao Zhou, a Tang Dynasty Zen teacher, as a foundation for understanding how to engage with everyday distress as a form of... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 14 2018 Tassajara
Practice Secretly Serial: SF-11561 7/11/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the Zen concept of "the host within the host," emphasizing interconnectedness and the impact of individual agency within the larger universe, likened to Indra's net. Through practice at Tassajara, the notion of... *Practice, Tassajara, Work*	Leslie James	Jul 11 2018 Tassajara
What Are We Doing Here? Serial: SF-11572 7/8/2018, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily explores the motivations behind Zen practice and the process of discovering one’s true path through spiritual practice. The narrative intertwines personal introspection and stories from Buddhist and Christian... *Practice, Desire, Time*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 08 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Being Time Serial: SF-11488 7/7/2018, Shinshu Roberts dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on interpretations and practical applications of Dogen's teachings, particularly from "Uji" or "Being-Time." The discussion explores the profound implications of Dogen's statement that "time just as it is, is... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Shinshu Roberts	Jul 07 2018 City Center
Compassion Is No Separation Serial: SF-11503 7/7/2018, Pico Iyer and Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the interactions and teachings of the Dalai Lama, emphasizing his role in connecting with people and his approach to intertwining Buddhist philosophies with contemporary issues. The narrative explores the... *Time, Japan, Compassion*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder, Pico Iyer	Jul 07 2018 Tassajara
Wise Person Training Serial: SF-11443 7/1/2018, Sonja Gardenswartz dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The main topic of the talk focuses on fostering compassion and wisdom through Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of actions and their impact on others. The discussion includes reflections on personal legacy,... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Jul 01 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Relationships and our Emotional Life Serial: SF-11551 6/30/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The discussion examines the intertwining nature of emotions and relationships while exploring the Buddhist concept of Vedana from the Brahmajala Sutta, which categorizes feelings as pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. It also... *Desire, Breath, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 30 2018 City Center
Suzuki Roshi and Lovingkindness Serial: SF-11618 6/27/2018, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the integration of loving-kindness into Zen practice, highlighting its significance in self-compassion and embracing vulnerability. It underscores how renowned figures in Zen, like Suzuki Roshi and Blanche... *Practice, Time, Meditation*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Jun 27 2018 City Center
Six Realms of Being a Human Serial: SF-11526 6/27/2018, Dojin Sarah Emerson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Buddhist teaching of the "Wheel of Light," focusing on samsaric existence and the six realms. It delves into the roles of bodhisattvas, who vow to remain in samsara until all beings are liberated. The... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Suffering*	Dojin Sarah Emerson	Jun 27 2018 Tassajara
Ritual Practice Serial: SF-11571 6/26/2018, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the role of Zazen as a ritual practice in Soto Zen, highlighting its significance as a ritual enactment of awakening in line with Dogen's teachings. It discusses the cultural dichotomy between ritual and... *Practice, Zazen, Meditation*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jun 26 2018 Tassajara
Dont Leave Out A Single Thing Serial: SF-11519 6/24/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk highlights the significance of receiving Bodhisattva precepts at Green Gulch, emphasizing the interconnectedness and ethical commitment of living for the benefit of all beings. It explores the ceremonial aspect of... *Buddha, Practice, Precepts*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 24 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Fearlessness, Love and Bodhisattva Vow Serial: SF-11516 6/23/2018, Dojin Sarah Emerson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the teachings surrounding Jizo Bodhisattva, emphasizing the archetype of fearlessness and the transition from specific to universal love. The narrative draws from Buddhist mythology, focusing on the story of... *Love, Practice, Time*	Dojin Sarah Emerson	Jun 23 2018 Tassajara
A Time To Celebrate Who We Are Serial: SF-11531 6/23/2018, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and LGBTQ+ identity while reflecting on the progress and ongoing challenges faced by the community. It emphasizes the Buddhist precept of not causing harm and how it relates... *Love, Time, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 23 2018 City Center
Sewing Sesshin Serial: SF-11463 6/20/2018, Gengyoko Tim Wicks dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the sewing practice within Zen Buddhism, specifically through the lens of sewing robes as both a spiritual and practical discipline. It emphasizes the historical context of Buddhist robes,... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jun 20 2018 City Center
Listening to The Cries of The World Serial: SF-11468 6/20/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk delves into the idea that Buddhas and bodhisattvas dwell at the center of all beings, symbolized by fierce flames or "komyo," representing the suffering of all beings. It emphasizes the mutual inclusion of all beings in... *Compassion, Original Nature, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 20 2018 Tassajara
Not Knowing is Nearest Serial: SF-11595 6/17/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily discusses the concept of enduring transformation through adversity, as metaphorically linked to Shakespeare's "sea change" and the teachings of Buddhist ethics, concentration, and wisdom. It references the Book... *Practice, Wisdom, Jewel Mirror Samadhi*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Jun 17 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Pain and Possibility Serial: SF-11446 6/16/2018, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the themes of "Pain and Possibility" and explores the complexity of human experience through the lens of Zen practice and meditation. The speaker highlights a parable about three bricklayers to illustrate the... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Marc Lesser	Jun 16 2018 City Center
Everyday Goals and Inner Foundation Serial: SF-11587 6/16/2018, Thich Nu Thuan Tue dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion focuses on the relationship between pursuing everyday goals and maintaining an 'inner foundation', which is crucial for inner peace and mental tranquility. The talk highlights how goals related to career, money, or... *Time, Practice, Daily Life*	Unclear	Jun 16 2018 Tassajara
The Great Matter of Birth and Death Serial: SF-11435 6/13/2018, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the central theme of the "great matter" of birth and death, emphasizing its immediacy and importance in the practice of Zen meditation. The discussion highlights the rituals associated with Zen retreats, the... *Practice, Meditation, Breath*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Jun 13 2018 City Center
Bodhisattva Precepts for All Sentient Beings Serial: SF-11603 6/10/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the nature and practice of the Bodhisattva precepts within Zen practice, emphasizing their significance as the source of Buddha nature and liberation. It explicates the role of these precepts in guiding... *Precepts, Original Nature, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 10 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Best Effort on Each Moment Forever Serial: SF-11452 6/9/2018, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on "wise effort" in Zen practice, discussing the balance between over-effort and under-effort and the importance of responding to life’s conditions without resistance. Central themes include the second noble... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 09 2018 City Center
Path To Wholeness Serial: SF-11600 6/9/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the notion of wholeheartedness and wholeness through Zen practice and philosophy. It emphasizes the integration of mind, heart, and experiential consciousness by examining desire, love, and the existential... *Love, Meditation, Wisdom*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 09 2018 Tassajara
Crossing over the Flood in Sesshin Serial: SF-11439 06/08/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of zazen and the process of self-realization through meditation, specifically during a three-day sushin. Using metaphors like the snow globe and references to Dogen's "Bendowa," the discussion... *Buddha, Zazen, Time*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 08 2018 City Center
Wise Effort in the Pond of Sesshin (The Pond of Life) Serial: SF-11560 06/07/2018, Keiryu Liên Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on Zen practice during Sesshin, emphasizing the integration of practice and realization as highlighted in Dogen's teachings. The discussion unfolds around the concept of "One and Many" as illustrated by Shunryu... *Practice, Doubt, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 07 2018 City Center
Wise Effort for Sesshin Serial: SF-11499 6/6/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the theme of "wise effort" in Zen practice, particularly within the context of a three-day Sashin. It emphasizes harmonizing stillness and activity, referencing a parable about the Buddha's crossing of a flood... *Effort, Practice, Silence*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 06 2018 City Center
Dharma and Social Justice Serial: SF-11429 6/3/2018, Greg Snyder dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk addresses the complex interplay between Buddhism and social justice, with a focus on how justice, as understood in Western terms, challenges Buddhist principles of interconnectedness and non-othering. It examines the... *Community, Work, Time*	Greg Snyder	Jun 03 2018 Tassajara
The Hard Work of Lovingkindness Serial: SF-11541 6/2/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the practice of loving-kindness (metta) and compassion (karuna) within the Zen tradition, emphasizing that while traditional Zen may not explicitly discuss these concepts often, they are deeply integrated into... *Practice, Hate, Lovingkindness*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 02 2018 Tassajara
Pang Family Stories Serial: SF-11566 6/2/2018, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the Zen stories of the Pong family, delving into existential themes of truth, death, and suffering. The narrative questions the historical accuracy of Zen stories, suggesting they convey deeper truths about... *Suffering, Time, Practice*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jun 02 2018 City Center
Not A Circle Serial: SF-11556 5/30/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on embracing the concept of "beginner's mind" as lauded by Suzuki Roshi, encouraging a fresh perspective and openness to experiences without preconceived notions. Discussion centers on the teachings of Dogen's "... *Time, Tassajara, Practice Period*	Leslie James	May 30 2018 Tassajara
Wise Effort and Engagement with the World Serial: SF-11467 5/30/2018, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of "wise effort" from the Zen perspective, emphasizing the integration of meditation and worldly engagement. It discusses the discernment necessary to balance personal practice with action in the... *Practice, Intention, Practice Period*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	May 30 2018 City Center

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