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The Power of Feelings Serial: SF-10453 11/19/2017, Myo_ Doris Harder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the interconnectedness of body awareness and emotional experiences, emphasizing the need to integrate feelings into spiritual practice to achieve a deeper understanding of oneself. Central to the discussion is... *Anger, Work, Time*	Myoe Doris Harder	Nov 19 2017 Green Gulch Farm
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 5 Serial: SF-10401 11/19/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the spiritual concept of "leaving home" in the context of Zen Buddhism, examining how historical figures like Upagupta and Dhritaka interacted with this idea as it relates to attaining an "always mind... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 19 2017 Tassajara
Beyond Body and Mind: Zen Stories Serial: SF-10373 11/18/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of 'leaving home' in Zen practice, discussing its conceptual roots in the stories of the fourth ancestor, Upagupta, and his disciple, Dhritaka. The discussion centers on the realization that true... *Suzuki Roshi, Karmic Consciousness, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 18 2017 Tassajara
Nansen Killed The Cat Serial: SF-10491 11/18/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of harmonizing difference and unity within Zen practice, with a focus on the koan "Nansen Killed the Cat" to illustrate the challenge of integrating complexities and contradictions in both individual... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 18 2017 City Center
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 3 Serial: SF-10355 11/17/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the significant role of storytelling within the Zen community, emphasizing oral transmission over written records as a means of teaching and preserving traditions like Zazen. Zazen is discussed as an inclusive... *Zazen, Vow, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2017 Tassajara
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 2 Serial: SF-10417 11/16/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the complexity of Zazen practice, particularly the notion that Zazen involves an interconnected relationship with the universe rather than just an individual sitting on a cushion. The speaker reflects on... *Zazen, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 16 2017 Tassajara
How Will You Know The Path As You Walk? Serial: SF-10510 11/15/2017, Kanshin Allison Tait dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Zen practice of self-inquiry using a story about the Zen master Zwaygon as a guiding metaphor for self-awareness and practice. The discussion explores themes of self-criticism, spiritual practice, and the... *Practice, Silent Illumination, Time*	Kanshin Allison Tait	Nov 15 2017 City Center
A Monks Mouth Is Like An Oven Serial: SF-10404 11/12/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk examines the practice of Zen in everyday life through Dogen Zenji's "Instructions for the Head Cook" (Tenzo Kyokun), emphasizing the non-discriminatory acceptance of all aspects of life as equal and valuable. The... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 12 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Thin Line Between Life and Death Serial: SF-10436 11/11/2017, Frank Ostaseski dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the topic of death and dying within the context of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the intrinsic link between life and death and the value of maintaining awareness of mortality. A key focus is the personal history... *Compassion, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Frank Ostaseski	Nov 11 2017 City Center
Play of the Mind Serial: SF-10339 11/5/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "play" within Zen practice, discussing the importance of playfulness, ritual performance, and mental exploration in understanding and living the Zen tradition. It emphasizes the teachings of... *Buddha, Time, Study*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Nov 05 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Sitting in the Great Sky Serial: SF-10504 11/4/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "the harmony of difference and equality," as encapsulated in the Sandokai poem, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the individual with the vast, undifferentiated reality. The practice of... *Suffering, Zazen, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 04 2017 City Center
The Spiritual Source Shines Clear In The Light Serial: SF-10392 10/29/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk at Green Gulch Farm explores the Zen philosophical concept of "Sandokai," meaning the harmony of difference and equality, authored by the foundational Zen figure Shurdo. Emphasis is placed on understanding our... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 29 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Reclaiming the "We" Serial: SF-10340 10/28/2017, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the loss of communal unity or "we," emphasizing the importance of maintaining sangha, especially in times when society is marked by division and hostility. It explores the Buddhist perspective on how to not... *Practice Period, Practice, Sangha*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Oct 28 2017 City Center
October Sesshin Day 3 Serial: SF-10379 10/27/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "face-to-face transmission" and the "treasury of true Dharma eyes," emphasizing the idea that the teaching and realization of Zen involve a direct, personal experience rather than the exchange of... *true dharma, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 2017 Tassajara
October Sesshin Day 2 Serial: SF-10337 10/26/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of face-to-face transmission in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the idea that true transmission involves nothing being given or received. The discussion references the story of Shakyamuni Buddha's... *Buddha, Transmission, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 26 2017 Tassajara
Unity in Zazen: Embodying Enlightenment Serial: SF-10509 10/25/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the practice of Zazen as a form of samadhi, emphasizing the unity between individual practitioners and the universe through "face-to-face transmission," where each moment of meditation embodies Buddha's... *Buddha, Practice, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 25 2017 Tassajara
All the Objects of the Senses Interact Serial: SF-10363 10/25/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "identity action," emphasizing non-difference and oneness with self and others as articulated in Zen teachings. It examines four lines from "The Sandokai," highlighting the interplay between... *Practice, Community, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 25 2017 City Center
Way-Seeking Mind of the Tenzo Serial: SF-10353 10/22/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on integrating Zen practice with everyday life, emphasizing that Zen is not limited to formal meditation but pervades all actions and aspects of life. The discussion highlights the "Tenzo Kyokun" (Instructions... *Practice, Practice Period, Work*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 22 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Fires and the Black River of Loss Serial: SF-10486 10/21/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interconnectedness of life through the metaphor of fire, drawing lessons from natural disasters, particularly the North Bay fires, and the Zen Buddhist practice of meeting suffering as a means for... *Time, Suffering, Breath*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 21 2017 City Center
October Class 2 Serial: SF-10433 10/18/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara focuses on the recurring theme of monastic engagement and the practice of Zen within both traditional and modern contexts. It examines the balance between monastic life and engagement with the world,... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2017 Tassajara
The Quality of Practice Mind Serial: SF-10446 10/15/2017, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "practice mind" within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the transformative nature of the quality of zazen practice. It draws connections between personal practice and broader philosophical themes,... *Practice, Zazen, Buddha*	Steve Weintraub	Oct 15 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Creating Harmonious Fields Serial: SF-10408 10/14/2017, Sessei Meg Levie dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the practice of Zen by examining how traditional Zen forms and practices, like attending the Zendo and learning temple forms, help create a harmonized collective experience. It highlights the importance of... *Practice, Time, Gratitude*	Sessei Meg Levie	Oct 14 2017 City Center
The Price of Rice Serial: SF-10466 10/8/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the deep interconnection between the challenges of racism and the core teachings of Buddhism, particularly the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. It emphasizes the application of Zen practice and... *Suffering, Buddha, Community*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Oct 08 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Spiritual Source Shines Clear in the Light Serial: SF-10440 10/7/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk at City Center introduces the harmony of difference and equality, a central theme within the practices of the Zen tradition, specifically examining the Sandokai composed by the Chinese monk Shitou Xiqian. The discussion... *Enlightenment, Time, Suffering*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 07 2017 City Center
Harmonizing Through the Practice Period Serial: SF-10430 10/4/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of "The Harmony of Difference and Equality" (Sandokai), examining how individual uniqueness and collective unity coexist within Zen practice. It elaborates on how this theme guides practice periods at... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 04 2017 City Center
October Class 1 Serial: SF-10324 10/3/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the interpretation and practice of Zazen within the Zen Buddhist tradition, with emphasis on seated meditation as a dynamic, communal, and ceremonial activity. Key teachings highlight the concept of non-... *Zazen, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 03 2017 Tassajara
Fool Moon, The Constructed Self Serial: SF-10447 10/1/2017, Kathie Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the notion of constructed reality and how human perception is shaped by sensory input, prior experiences, and cognitive processes. It uses stories such as the tale of the blind men and the elephant and a student... *Practice, Effort, Time*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Oct 01 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha's Radical Journey Serial: SF-10384 9/30/2017, Ryotan Cynthia Kear dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the radical nature of Buddha's teachings, particularly the empowerment of individuals to directly engage with and transform their suffering through practices like Zazen. The speaker relates these teachings to... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Sep 30 2017 City Center
The Precepts as Tools of Transformation 2 Serial: SF-10360 9/27/2017, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the Buddhist precepts as tools for transformation, emphasizing their role in developing self-knowledge, humility, and compassion. The precepts are explored within the framework of Buddhist teachings,... *Precepts, Vow, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 27 2017 City Center
Entering the Way While Staying at Home Serial: SF-10492 9/23/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zaikei Tokudo ordination ceremony, emphasizing its role in the Zen practice of awakening and the transformative process of self-awareness and acceptance. The discussion includes the invocation of Buddhist... *Practice, Name, Ceremony*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 23 2017 City Center
Spiritual Friendship Serial: SF-10328 9/20/2017, ARobin Orden dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the significance of the bodhisattva precepts within the Zen practice, focusing on the transformative power of taking vows and the concept of self-understanding as a means to cultivate compassion. It emphasizes... *Work, Precepts, Time*	Arobin Orden	Sep 20 2017 Tassajara
True Compassion In The Midst Of Hatred Serial: SF-10495 9/17/2017, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the profound nature and practice of compassion in the context of living a life intertwined with wisdom, emphasizing the concept of "karuna" (compassion) and "prajna" (wisdom) from Buddhist teachings. It delves... *Compassion, Wisdom, Suffering*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel	Sep 17 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Precepts and Transformation Serial: SF-10419 9/15/2017, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the foundational role of the bodhisattva precepts in Zen practice, examining their purpose in promoting self-knowledge and transformation. The precepts, referred to as both tools of transformation and... *Work, Precepts, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 15 2017 Tassajara
Old Persons' Zazen Serial: SF-10361 9/13/2017, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the evolution of one's approach to Zazen, particularly as one ages, highlighting the importance of posture, breathing, and maintaining open eyes during practice. It explores the subtleties of Zazen and... *Practice, Zazen, Practice Period*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Sep 13 2017 City Center
Beyond Duality: Discovering Oneness Serial: SF-10370 9/10/2017, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the exploration of the concept of non-duality in Zen Buddhism, challenging the prevalent notion of interdependence with the assertion that true teachings reflect an essential oneness beyond dualistic... *Buddha Nature, Zendo, Consciousness*	Kokyo Henkel	Sep 10 2017 Green Gulch Farm
When Everything Changes, Rely On Spiritual Friends Serial: SF-10381 9/9/2017, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk at Tassajara focuses on the theme of impermanence and how the recognition of change can lead to personal transformation and deeper spiritual connections. The discussion emphasizes the role of spiritual friendship as a... *Tassajara, Time, Buddha*	Zesho Susan O’Connell	Sep 09 2017 Tassajara
Knowing Each Other's Hearts Serial: SF-10406 9/7/2017, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen's teaching on finding one's place and practicing within one's element, drawing parallels between natural habitats of fish and birds and human existence. It underscores the complexity of human interaction... *Practice, Tassajara, Work*	Leslie James	Sep 07 2017 Tassajara
Taking Care of the Unknown, Open to Surprise Serial: SF-10480 9/3/2017, Sonia Gardenswartz dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily focuses on themes of patience, faithfulness, and transformation through Zen practice. A parable about a child's interaction with a grandfather highlights the importance of caring for something unseen with... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Patience*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Sep 03 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Weather Report Serial: SF-10393 9/2/2017, Myogan Djinn Gallagher dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the transformative experience of slowing down and living mindfully, contrasting the rapid pace of previous professional life with the tranquility of monastic practice. The reflection underscores a shift from... *Time, Heart Sutra, Work*	Myogan Djinn Gallagher	Sep 02 2017 Tassajara
Principle of Actions for Social Transformation Serial: SF-10508 8/30/2017, Kazuaki Tanahashi dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the application of Buddhist principles, particularly the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, in achieving large-scale social transformation. It introduces the concept of "Four Commonplace Truths" as a... *Work, War, japanese*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Aug 30 2017 Tassajara
Zazen is Face to Face Transmission Serial: SF-10380 8/27/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of Zen practice as an intimate, face-to-face transmission between Buddhas, emphasizing the interplay of finite and infinite life. It discusses how Zen practice involves meeting delusion and... *Buddha, Practice, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 27 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Right Effort Serial: SF-10346 8/26/2017, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "wise effort" from the Eightfold Path, focusing on how to bridge wisdom and compassion in practice. It emphasizes the importance of skillful engagement with life’s challenges, maintaining... *Effort, Happiness, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Aug 26 2017 Tassajara
Gobblers of Dregs Serial: SF-10400 8/24/2017, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of creating one's own path in life rather than adhering strictly to prescribed teachings or "recipes," using Zen stories and parables to underscore the importance of personal insight and presence. It... *Practice, Time, Work*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 24 2017 Tassajara
Principle of Dependent Arising Serial: SF-10444 8/21/2017, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Buddhist concept of dependent origination, emphasizing the distinction between "lumpers" and "splitters" in interpretations of Buddhist teachings. The central thesis revolves around dependent origination,... *Buddha, Practice, Consciousness*	Gil Fronsdal	Aug 21 2017 Tassajara
Dismantling the Palace-Prison of White Privilege Serial: SF-10325 8/20/2017, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and racial awareness, focusing on the ‘noble truth of suffering’ as it relates to race, specifically white privilege. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the discussion... *Suffering, Work, Practice*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Aug 20 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Three Characteristics of Perception Serial: SF-10482 8/20/2017, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on contrasting the traditional interpretation of the three characteristics or marks of existence—impermanence, suffering (dukkha), and not-self—with their subjective perceptions, emphasizing how these concepts... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Gil Fronsdal	Aug 20 2017 Tassajara
Not Always So Serial: SF-10314 8/19/2017, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the Zen teaching of "not always so," as originally articulated by Suzuki Roshi. It challenges the notion of certainty and encourages openness to the unknown and the possibility of discovery, using personal... *Freedom, Time, Love*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel	Aug 19 2017 Tassajara
Zen Stories About Perfect Understanding Serial: SF-10511 8/16/2017, Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the first story in the "Book of Serenity," focusing on the Buddha and Manjushri's symbolic act that illustrates the core Zen concept of the perfection of understanding, or prajnaparamita. The talk emphasizes... *Emptiness, Bodhidharma, Buddha*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 16 2017 Tassajara
Five Ranks (2 of 2) Serial: SF-10402 8/15/2017, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of the Five Ranks, particularly focusing on their non-linear aspects in the practice and understanding of Zen Buddhism. It discusses how stages or ranks in Zen are not necessarily linear but can... *Practice, Emptiness, Buddhism*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Aug 15 2017 Tassajara
Five Ranks (1 of 2) Serial: SF-10471 8/14/2017, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of the "Five Ranks" introduced by Dongshan, examining their relationship with the Middle Way in Zen Buddhism and how they interplay with the notions of conventional and ultimate truths. The... *Five Ranks, Practice, Time*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Aug 14 2017 Tassajara

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