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Transformation: Gate after Gate after Gate Serial: SF-11451 5/28/2018, Chimyo Atkinson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the theme of transformation in Zen practice, drawing from Dogen's teachings, particularly the metaphor of the "Dragon Gate" as described in the "Shobogenzo." It compares entering Zen practice to fish passing... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Chimyo Atkinson	May 28 2018 Tassajara
The Dharma of Making Mistakes Serial: SF-11473 5/27/2018, Tenku Ruff dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the integration of making mistakes and the concept of the generosity of freedom from fear within Zen practice. It emphasizes that mistakes are a crucial part of learning and personal growth, advocating for an... *Practice, Work, Generosity*	Tenku Ruff	May 27 2018 Tassajara
Abiding at Ease in the Place of Non-Abiding Serial: SF-11608 5/27/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of "forgetting the self" as a means to understand and integrate the self's interconnectedness with all beings. This concept is explored through the lens... *Study, Practice, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 27 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Are We Here Yet? Serial: SF-11539 5/26/2018, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of being fully present and the practice of Zen, focusing on the teachings of Dogen, specifically the "Genjo Koan." Emphasis is placed on the importance of attention, the nature of suffering, and the... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	May 26 2018 Tassajara
Transforming Our Transcendent Intention Into Reality Serial: SF-11564 5/26/2018, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "wise effort" in Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of intention with action and how this manifests in work both within and outside of the monastic setting. It examines the evolution of... *Work, Practice, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 26 2018 City Center
Our Relationship with Nature: What Is the Self? Serial: SF-11632 5/23/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the integration of nature journaling with Zen practice during a retreat. Key themes include the interplay of attention, curiosity, and nature in fostering deeper understanding of self and the world, reminiscent... *Bodhisattva, Time, Practice*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	May 23 2018 Tassajara
Wise Effort In The Realm Of Work Serial: SF-11523 5/23/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of work within Zen practice, framing it as an essential part of living an awakened life. It discusses the etymology of "work" and its evolution from a means of livelihood to a form of practice and... *Work, Practice, Buddha*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 23 2018 City Center
Making Vows and Coming of Age Serial: SF-11496 5/20/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm centers on the significance of vows within the Zen tradition, specifically in the context of a coming-of-age ceremony for teenagers. It highlights the distinction between wishes, aspirations, and... *Vow, Delusion, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 20 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Sanctuary Serial: SF-11501 5/19/2018, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of loss, grief, and the concept of home, particularly in relation to Zen practice and personal experience. A South African Zulu song is introduced to help settle spirits and is linked to acknowledging... *Sanctuary, Buddha, Time*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel	May 19 2018 City Center
How To Build Sanctuary Serial: SF-11602 5/18/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk begins with a reflection on a Zen koan where Buddha and Indra spontaneously create a sanctuary, emphasizing the idea that sanctuaries can be formed in any location by grounding oneself in the present moment. It explores... *Sanctuary, Tassajara, Time*	Leslie James	May 18 2018 Tassajara
Wise Effort in Relationships: The Dialectics of Inspiration & Aspiration Serial: SF-11553 5/16/2018, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of wise effort within the context of Zen practice, focusing particularly on relationships. It emphasizes the importance of balancing trust with discernment, aligning with Zen teachings on... *Time, Practice, Meditation*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	May 16 2018 City Center
Words under the Words Serial: SF-11518 5/16/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller and Naomi Shihab Nye dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk, initially signaled as a Dharma talk, primarily serves as a poetry reading, exploring the interconnectedness of self and the external world through art, nature, and personal experiences. The narrative challenges the... *Time, Work, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Naomi Shihab Nye	May 16 2018 Tassajara
Four Faults of Practice Serial: SF-11634 5/13/2018, Hakusho Ostlund dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the role of familial relationships in shaping individual aspirations and how Zen practice mirrors the challenges of parenting. It also explores the origins and intent of Mother's Day, connects the teachings of... *Practice, Buddha, Practice Period*	Hakusho Johan Ostlund	May 13 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Listening, Contemplating and Meditating as Wise Effort Serial: SF-11547 5/12/2018, Karma Yeshe Chodron and Karma Zopa Jigme dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of diligence (virya) within Buddhist practice, emphasizing the integration of body, speech, and mind to cultivate a state of receptivity for the Dharma. It explores the role of diligence as a... *Work, Meditation, Effort*	Karma Yeshe Chodron And Karma Zopa Jigme	May 12 2018 City Center
Buddha is Sanskrit for Woke Serial: SF-11604 5/12/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the concept of Prajna, or intuitive wisdom, within Zen practice, emphasizing its importance in navigating a world filled with misinformation and uncertainty. Discussed are the dual meanings of Prajna as both "... *Practice, Time, Love*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 12 2018 Tassajara
Tassajara Summer - Also A Practice Period Serial: SF-11440 5/9/2018, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the concepts of habit and cultural differences within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the visible challenges of a summer practice period. It highlights the importance of understanding habitual... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	May 09 2018 Tassajara
Zazen, Non-Doing, and Effortless Presence Serial: SF-11579 5/9/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the theme of "wise effort in everyday life," particularly examining the concept of effort in the context of meditation through the lens of non-effort or non-doing. It discusses the practice of shikantaza,... *Practice, Zazen, Effort*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 09 2018 City Center
Sky Hook Serial: SF-11593 5/6/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk contrasts the practical training in Zen with the philosophical teachings from the Lotus Sutra, focusing on the parable of the Prodigal Son. It discusses how the Sutra employs skillful means, akin to skyhooks, to lead... *Suffering, Buddha, Lotus Sutra*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	May 06 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing in The Weeds Serial: SF-11477 5/5/2018, Mary Mocine dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the metaphorical and practical implications of "weeds" in the context of Zen practice, drawing insights from "Song of the Grass Hut" by Shitou Xiqian. The discussion centers on personal hindrances like... *Practice, Work, Hindrances*	Zenki Mary Mocine	May 05 2018 Tassajara
Tales of Wholehearted Effort Serial: SF-11427 5/5/2018, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily discusses the concept of "wise effort" within Zen practice, drawing on Dogen's teachings and the Eightfold Path. It emphasizes the notion of wholehearted effort in the pursuit of Zen, reflecting on how one's... *Effort, Practice, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	May 05 2018 City Center
Seeing Without Getting Caught Serial: SF-11537 5/2/2018, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the practice of equanimity, focusing on the subtle differences between neutrality and true equanimity. It discusses how engaging in familial relationships highlighted the struggle between maintaining composure... *Pain, Equanimity, Time*	Zesho Susan O’Connell	May 02 2018 Tassajara
Effort-Seeking Mind Talk Serial: SF-11567 5/2/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk initiates the spring practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, focusing on "wise effort in everyday life," exploring harmonizing stillness and activity. The discussion examines personal experiences related to... *Practice, Effort, Practice Period*	Keiryu Liên Shutt, Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 02 2018 City Center
How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird Serial: SF-11630 4/29/2018, Myo_ Doris Harder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the philosophical and spiritual interpretation of Jacques Prévert's poem "To Paint the Portrait of a Bird," focusing on its metaphorical implications for understanding the human condition as a vessel for... *Stillness, Work, Enlightenment*	Myoe Doris Harder	Apr 29 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Embarking on a New Life as a Practicing Bodhisattva Serial: SF-11522 4/28/2018, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk elaborates on the Jukai ceremony, a pivotal Buddhist ritual at the San Francisco Zen Center, wherein lay practitioners receive the Bodhisattva precepts, symbolizing their vow to live for the benefit of all beings. This... *Ceremony, Practice, Buddha*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Apr 28 2018 City Center
What Comes is Buddhadharma Serial: SF-11533 4/27/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on how to practice Zen amidst the overwhelming influx of life's myriad challenges. A central focus is Dogen's teaching on the futility of trying to control external and internal events, emphasizing that... *Buddha, Time, Suffering*	Leslie James	Apr 27 2018 Tassajara
Who Are All These People? (Guest Season is Best Season!) Serial: SF-11580 4/23/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk emphasizes the importance of the guest season at Tassajara, detailing its role in integrating monastic practice with broader lay engagement. The discussion highlights the transformative impact of hosting guests on the... *Practice, Tassajara, Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 23 2018 Tassajara
Celebrating the Living Earth Serial: SF-11625 4/21/2018, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the intersection of Zen practice and environmental responsibility, marking Earth Day celebrations. The discussion references historical events, like Earth Day's founding in 1970, and highlights the... *Practice, Time, Peace*	Wendy Johnson	Apr 21 2018 City Center
The Practice of Equanimity Serial: SF-11589 04/18/2018, Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the distinction between equanimity and neutrality, emphasizing that true equanimity arises amidst suffering rather than in its absence. By examining concepts from Buddhist teachings, particularly focusing on the... *Pain, Equanimity, Time*	Zesho Susan O’Connell	Apr 18 2018 City Center
The Four Afflictions of Self Serial: SF-11470 4/15/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of self and no-self in Buddhist philosophy, highlighting the teachings of Buddha from the Nirvana Sutra regarding the dual teachings of "no-self" and "self". It discusses the three types of minds—... *Consciousness, Buddha, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 15 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Immersion in Now Serial: SF-11454 4/14/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the dynamics of Zen practice, focusing on the experience of transitioning from the structured environment of the Tassajara monastery back to city life. It contrasts the immersive monastic schedule with... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 14 2018 City Center
Find Your Connection Serial: SF-11498 4/9/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion focuses on the practice of studying the self as articulated by Dogen, emphasizing that understanding the self is key to understanding Buddhism. The speaker explores the nature of self within Zen practice,... *Suffering, Work, Time*	Leslie James	Apr 09 2018 Tassajara
Buddha's Birthday and Martin Luther King's Death Serial: SF-11483 4/7/2018, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the celebration of Buddha's birthday, reflecting on the significance of key events in Buddha's life, and explores the symbolic and practical importance of circumambulation in Buddhist practice. Through... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Apr 07 2018 City Center
How To Practice Peace Serial: SF-11431 4/4/2018, Myogan Djinn Gallagher dharma talk at City Center. This talk reflects on the parallels between Buddhist teachings and the principles of nonviolence advocated by Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing the power of love over hatred, as highlighted in both the Dhammapada and King's... *Time, Practice, Peace*	Myogan Djinn Gallagher	Apr 04 2018 City Center
Graduating from Cancer Treatment Serial: SF-11584 3/31/2018, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice, personal health challenges, and existential reflection. It highlights the significance of the priest ordination ceremony within the Zen tradition and reflects on living in... *Practice, Time, Priest*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Mar 31 2018 City Center
Sesshin and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Serial: SF-11550 3/24/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Satipatthana Sutra's Four Foundations of Mindfulness, exploring its emphasis on meditation as part of the Zen practice, particularly through "shikantaza" or just sitting. It also touches upon the Six... *Meditation, Consciousness, Enlightenment*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 24 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 6 Serial: SF-11544 3/23/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. This talk examines the concept of crossing over, both metaphorically in spiritual practice and literally in life's challenges, by exploring the Six Perfections (paramitas) as a vehicle for transcendence within Zen Buddhism. It... *Practice, Nirvana, Practice Period*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 23 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 5 Serial: SF-11484 3/22/2018, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the fragility of life through a thematic meditation that weaves poetry, Dharma teachings, and personal narratives, particularly focusing on Ellen Bass's poem "Waiting for Rain." Through this lens, it encompasses... *Practice, Vow, Bodhisattva*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 22 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 4 Serial: SF-11538 3/21/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the practice of meditation, focusing particularly on the Satipatthana Sutta and the concept of mindfulness as remembrance. The discussion centers on integrating shamatha and vipassana practices, emphasizing... *Meditation, Practice, Mindfulness*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 21 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 3 Serial: SF-11622 3/20/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen as a means to illuminate one's true nature and the concept of Prajnaparamita, or the perfection of wisdom, from the perspective of light and insight. It explores the unity of wisdom and... *Wisdom, Love, Time*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 20 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 2 Serial: SF-11609 3/19/2018, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores humility as a dimension of wisdom, drawing on insights from Dale Wright's examination of the paramitas and personal reflections on the practice of humility. Highlighted are various forms of humility, such as... *Wisdom, Time, Work*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 19 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 1 Serial: SF-11480 3/18/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of Sashin as a method towards cultivating the six perfections, which serve as guiding principles on the Bodhisattva path. The discussion highlights the critical roles of silence, mindfulness of... *Meditation, Breath, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 18 2018 City Center
Threads and Clues Serial: SF-11460 3/18/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "losing the thread" in one's spiritual practice and uses Greek myths, particularly the stories of Persephone, Theseus, and the Minotaur, as metaphors for navigating confusion and finding direction... *Time, Practice, Love*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 18 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Wisdom as the Mother of Buddhas Serial: SF-11637 3/17/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes returning to balance during the equinox and explores the concept of Prajnaparamita, the perfection of wisdom in Zen Buddhism. It illustrates wisdom as a fundamental aspect that transcends duality and... *Wisdom, Emptiness, Practice*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 17 2018 City Center
In Praise of Trees Serial: SF-11437 3/14/2018, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the theme "In Praise of Trees" through the lens of the six paramitas: generosity, ethical conduct, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom. Each paramita is associated with a different type of tree,... *Buddha, Time, Practice Period*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 14 2018 City Center
Eyes of Compassion Practicing Deeply Prajna Paramita Serial: SF-11479 3/11/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the practice of compassion in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that bodhisattvas are those who are in the process of awakening and listening to the cries of the world. It explores the significance of compassionate... *Compassion, Practice, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 11 2018 Green Gulch Farm
The Bodhisattva's Six Modes of Going Beyond Serial: SF-11461 3/10/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the six paramitas, or perfections, which are the core practices of bodhisattvas on the path to enlightenment. It emphasizes the importance of transcending duality and suffering, with a particular focus on... *Practice, Compassion, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 10 2018 City Center
The Spiritual Path and the Six Perfections Serial: SF-11581 3/7/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the spiritual path, emphasizing its traditional understanding and the progression through different stages or perfections, drawing parallels between Buddhist teachings and mysticism. The presenter highlights... *Practice, Meditation, Effort*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 07 2018 City Center
The End of the World Serial: SF-11466 3/4/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the Yogacara tradition, or "mind-only" philosophy, and its implications for addressing personal and collective suffering through the transformation of individual consciousness. The discussion contrasts the... *Study, Consciousness, Buddha*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Mar 04 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Meditative Concentration Serial: SF-11528 3/3/2018, Mushim Ikeda dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of meditative concentration, with discussions on the Zen practice of concentration as oneness and how this ties into broader philosophical notions of non-duality. It includes personal anecdotes from... *Concentration, Practice, Meditation*	Mushim Patricia Ikeda	Mar 03 2018 City Center
Becoming Buddha Serial: SF-11497 3/3/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of "interbeing," drawing on personal anecdotes and Zen philosophy, and centers on the concepts of impermanence, interconnectedness, and the interplay between past and present. Key references include a... *Koan, Zazen, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 03 2018 Tassajara

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