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Living Mindfully Amid Life's Impermanence Serial: SF-10372 8/13/2017, Jiryu Rutschman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the integration of dynamic spiritual practice with the reality of impermanence and the necessity of being present. It discusses the challenges posed by societal events, such as those in Charlottesville, and... *Impermanence, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Aug 13 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Dogen's Cypress Tree Serial: SF-10483 8/12/2017, Shohaku Okumura dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the interplay between words and the expression of Zen truths in Zen philosophy, specifically through the lens of the koan involving the cypress tree, a significant text referenced in both Chinese and Japanese... *Buddha, Koan, Bodhidharma*	Shohaku Okumura	Aug 12 2017 City Center
Women Ancestors Serial: SF-10460 8/12/2017, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the practice of gratitude within Zen Buddhism, particularly through the lens of honoring female teachers. Key themes include the spirit of acknowledgment in practice and the significance of women’s... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 12 2017 Tassajara
Teaching and Learning Serial: SF-10477 8/9/2017, Myoju Erin Merk dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of teaching and learning within Zen practice, emphasizing the intrinsic wisdom each individual already possesses. It examines the Mahayana tradition's core objectives, such as awakening and the... *Practice, Wisdom, Time*	Myoju Erin Merk	Aug 09 2017 City Center
Jizos for Peace Serial: SF-10394 8/6/2017, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the significance of Jizo Bodhisattva, reflecting on its qualities as a protector of travelers and children, and its cultural symbolism within Zen Buddhism. It recounts a personal narrative about participating... *Peace, Japan, Time*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 06 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Dance of Impermanence Serial: SF-10364 8/5/2017, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the theme of impermanence, outlined in Buddhism's first noble truth, dukkha, within the context of Zen practice. The talk emphasizes the role of Zazen, or Zen meditation, as a way to understand impermanence and... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Buddha*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Aug 05 2017 City Center
Awakening is Natural: Accessibility and Integrity Serial: SF-10376 8/5/2017, Lauren Bouyea dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the balance between accessibility and integrity in Zen practice, examining how Soto Zen tradition, particularly as passed down by Suzuki Roshi, can accommodate diverse backgrounds while maintaining its specific... *Practice, Zazen, Buddhism*	Chosetsu Lauren Bouyea	Aug 05 2017 Tassajara
Hanging from a Tree by your Teeth Serial: SF-10327 8/2/2017, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on exploring the nature of Zen practice through the examination of a specific koan from "The Gateless Gate" (Muankan Case 5), involving a parable by Xiangyan on the complexities and perceived impossibilities of... *Practice, Work, Vow*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Aug 02 2017 City Center
Radical Dharma Class 3 of 3 Serial: SF-10501 8/2/2017, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk addresses the construct of privilege and systemic racism from a Buddhist perspective, with a focus on the historical evolution of racial constructs and legislation in the United States. The presentation highlights how... *Time, japanese, War*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Aug 02 2017 Tassajara
Radical Dharma Class 2 of 3 Serial: SF-10500 8/1/2017, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk delves into the complexities of racial constructs and the intersections between identity, privilege, and Zen practice. It emphasizes the historical construct of "whiteness" and its pervasive influence within and outside... *Community, Practice, Time*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Aug 01 2017 Tassajara
Radical Dharma Class 1 of 3 Serial: SF-10469 7/31/2017, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the exploration of racism and white privilege within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues for true spiritual growth. By tracing the historical construction of... *Time, Work, Name*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Jul 31 2017 Tassajara
Sun Faced Buddha Moon Faced Buddha Serial: SF-10333 7/30/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the nature of Zen through the analogy of the "Sun-faced Buddha" and "Moon-faced Buddha," representing the intersection of infinite and finite life. It emphasizes the importance of letting finite life be as it is... *Buddha, Precepts, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 30 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Spirit of Practice Serial: SF-10498 7/29/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the theme of "The Spirit of Practice," exploring how to infuse aliveness into spiritual practice and everyday life. The discussion draws on poetry by Rainer Maria Rilke, emphasizing the interplay between habit... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 29 2017 Tassajara
Spiritual Friends Serial: SF-10505 7/29/2017, Gengyoko Tim Wicks dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Kalyanamitra, or spiritual friends, emphasizing their importance in Zen practice and personal recovery. It intertwines the speaker's personal experiences with themes of meditation, community... *Practice, Meditation, Time*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jul 29 2017 City Center
The Entire Universe Is Your Very Human Body Serial: SF-10414 7/26/2017, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the central thesis of reducing suffering through Zen practice, particularly Zazen, within the Soto Zen tradition. The discussion emphasizes the concept of studying the self not as an isolated entity but as... *Suffering, Time, Study*	Leslie James	Jul 26 2017 Tassajara
You Have Gained the Pivotal Opportunity of Human Form Serial: SF-10410 7/23/2017, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between Zen practice, personal transformation, and the rituals that underpin daily lives. The speaker reflects on the nature of change, highlighting the impermanence and transitional aspects of... *Time, Intention, Suzuki Roshi*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jul 23 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Having Confidence and Making Decisions Serial: SF-10442 7/22/2017, Carolyn Cavanagh dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores handling problems with confidence and mindfulness, highlighting the Zen approach to worry and the nature of time. Emphasizing practical engagement with tasks at hand can mitigate anxiety and foster understanding... *Time, Desire, Karma*	Jokai Carolyn Cavanagh	Jul 22 2017 Tassajara
Not Subject To Knowing Or Not Knowing Serial: SF-10456 7/22/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on a Zen koan involving Zhao Zhou and Nanxuan from "The Gateless Barrier" (Case 19), where Nanxuan responds to Zhao Zhou's inquiry about the Tao by saying "ordinary mind is the Tao." This story illustrates the... *Ordinary Mind, Time, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 22 2017 City Center
Widening Our Sense Of Ourselves Serial: SF-10338 7/19/2017, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the themes of impermanence, the expansion of self-awareness, and the interconnectedness of life. It begins with reflections on recent personal losses, underscoring the transient nature of life. The discussion... *Poetry, Time, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Jul 19 2017 City Center
Sincerity and Authenticity Serial: SF-10378 7/16/2017, Shokuchi Carrigan dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the significance of sincerity in Zen practice, emphasizing its foundational role in receiving the bodhisattva precepts, and framing it as an essential quality for spiritual development. The discussion elaborates... *Ceremony, Time, Practice*	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Jul 16 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Caring For The Soil Serial: SF-10322 7/15/2017, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the essence of Zen practice as taught by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the importance of deriving meaning from direct experience rather than relying solely on theoretical understanding. It highlights the metaphor... *Practice, Zazen, Buddha*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 15 2017 Tassajara
The Book of Joy Serial: SF-10387 7/15/2017, Laura Burges dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines how to find joy amidst life's suffering by embracing teachings from "The Book of Joy," which features the insights of the 14th Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu. The discussion highlights the importance of... *Suffering, Compassion, Practice*	Unclear	Jul 15 2017 City Center
Forgiveness Serial: SF-10391 7/12/2017, Arlene Lueck dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of forgiveness within the framework of Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness in overcoming hatred and negative karma, using meditation and practices like the Four... *Time, Forgiveness, Practice*	Gyo Ji Arlene Lueck	Jul 12 2017 City Center
Problems Serial: SF-10425 7/12/2017, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the concept of problems, exploring how individuals can relate to and find freedom within them. It contrasts the pursuit of quick solutions prevalent in modern culture with traditional Zen teachings that... *Time, Work, Suzuki Roshi*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jul 12 2017 Tassajara
The World-Honored One Ascends the Seat Serial: SF-10415 7/9/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the concept of Dharma as unsurpassed, penetrating, and perfect, examining its multifaceted meanings as teaching, truth, and phenomena. The speaker discusses the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness... *Observe, Buddha, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 09 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Stories Serial: SF-10478 7/8/2017, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of stories in Zen Buddhism, highlighting how the tradition utilizes koans—story-based teachings—to convey spiritual lessons. It contrasts Zen's reliance on direct, experiential wisdom transmission with... *Vow, Buddha, Buddhism*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Jul 08 2017 City Center
Face to Face Transmission Serial: SF-10499 7/5/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the fundamental Zen story of Buddha's silent transmission to Mahakashapa, symbolizing the intimate, direct experience of Dharma without words—a theme central to Zen practice. The discussion emphasizes the... *Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 05 2017 Tassajara
How Am I Now? I Don't Know Serial: SF-10503 2017-07-05, Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center The talk explores the personal and communal dimensions of Dharma Transmission within the San Francisco Zen Center framework. The speaker reflects on the meaning, process, and responsibilities of ordination and Dharma Transmission... *Ceremony, Bowing, Dharma Transmission*	Zesho Susan O’Connell	Jul 05 2017 City Center
Poetry Serial: SF-10434 7/2/2017, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the function of poetry in relation to Zen and Mahayana Buddhism's perspectives on language and meaning, suggesting that poetry can loosen our rigid grip on meaning and offer liberation from the suffering caused... *Time, Poetry, Love*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jul 02 2017 Green Gulch Farm
How To Study Dogen Serial: SF-10428 7/1/2017, Brad Warner dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily addresses the study of Dogen, focusing on personal experiences and approaches to engaging with Dogen's work, particularly the Shobogenzo. Emphasis is placed on the complexity of Dogen's writing, the historical... *Dogen, japanese, Practice*	Brad Warner	Jul 01 2017 Tassajara
Keeping Suzuki Roshi's Teaching Fresh Serial: SF-10494 7/1/2017, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the teachings and legacy of Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the simple yet profound nature of his guidance, which continues to inspire practice. It also discusses the establishment of various Zen Centers such as... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 01 2017 City Center
Poetry, Practice, and Plenitude Serial: SF-10449 6/28/2017, Jane Hirshfield dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the intersection of poetry and Zen practice, exploring themes of generosity, the abundance of the world, and the stability of practice amid challenging times. The works discussed often reflect environmental... *Time, Practice, Silence*	Jane Hirshfield	Jun 28 2017 Tassajara
Only Love Can Save The World Serial: SF-10385 6/28/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Buddhist themes and modern culture using the character of Wonder Woman as a lens. It draws parallels between Wonder Woman and Buddhist teachings, particularly the Bodhisattva vow, emphasizing... *War, Suffering, Love*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 28 2017 City Center
Cookies and the Middle Way Serial: SF-10438 6/25/2017, Stephen Hale dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of the middle way, emphasizing the balance between dualities such as indulgence and abstinence, existence and non-existence, and self and non-self. It highlights Suzuki Roshi's teachings on the 'yes... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Buddha*	Stephen Hale	Jun 25 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Path To Wholeness Serial: SF-10507 6/24/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "The Path of Wholeness" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing a dual aspect of following tradition (Marga) and creating one's unique path in the moment. The discussion highlights wholeheartedness and... *Name, Consciousness, Wisdom*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 24 2017 Tassajara
Moments of Love Serial: SF-10368 6/24/2017, Fresh! White dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essentiality of self-love and self-compassion in daily life and spiritual practice, emphasizing their role in fostering personal resilience and collective well-being. The discussion outlines how practicing... *Love, Practice, Breath*	Fresh! White	Jun 24 2017 City Center
Ordinary Mind is the Way Serial: SF-10497 6/21/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk provides a historical overview of the founding and purpose of the Zen Mountain Center at Tassajara, emphasizing the significance of practice periods in Zen teaching as established by Suzuki Roshi. It discusses the... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jun 21 2017 Tassajara
There Is One That Doesn't Move Serial: SF-10454 6/21/2017, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on mindfulness practice within Zen Buddhism, highlighting the significance of awareness in daily activities and its foundational role in the Buddhist teaching. The discussion particularly emphasizes the... *Breath, Mindfulness, Practice*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Jun 21 2017 City Center
What is Buddha? Serial: SF-10485 6/18/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen concept of identity and enlightenment through koans, specifically examining the question "What is Buddha?" with references to intersubjectivity and cultural conditioning influencing identity formation... *Buddha, Time, Study*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Jun 18 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Nothing but Tasting Tea Serial: SF-10450 6/17/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Japanese concept of "yitori," understood as a sense of psychological ease and contentment, characterized by factors such as free time and empowerment. It contrasts this with the complexities and challenges... *Koan, Zazen, japanese*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 17 2017 City Center
Spiritual Communion and the Four Noble Truths Serial: SF-10396 6/17/2017, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen concept of communion, emphasizing the importance of sincerely receiving and responding to teachings. It addresses the personal journey of engagement with Zen practice through pivotal life events, loss,... *Tassajara, Suffering, Time*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Jun 17 2017 Tassajara
How Do I Live This One Precious Life? Serial: SF-10462 6/14/2017, Mako Voelkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores themes of self-inquiry and non-self in Zen practice, focusing on the pivotal question "Who am I?" and how it leads to both self-study and the abandonment of a fixed self-concept. Emphasizing the practice of... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism*	Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Jun 14 2017 Tassajara
Diamond Sutra Class Serial: SF-10336 6/11/2017, Red Pine dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on a detailed analysis of the Diamond Sutra, emphasizing its teachings on the Prajnaparamita, contrasting emptiness with the realization of the Buddha's three bodies: Nirmanakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Dharmakaya. It... *Buddha, Heart Sutra, Practice*	Unclear	Jun 11 2017 Tassajara
I Am a Conversation Serial: SF-10445 6/11/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the concept of "stillness" as a form of awakening and discusses how it interplays with the practice of conversation as both a personal and communal exchange. The dialogue highlights stillness as the foundation... *Stillness, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 11 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Day 3: Expressing Ourselves in Speech, Action and Silence Serial: SF-10398 6/10/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of expressing one's true self through speech, action, and silence, with a focus on the Buddhist practice of right speech. The discussion encompasses teachings from Dogen Zenji, Suzuki Roshi, and... *Buddha, Practice, Koan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 10 2017 City Center
Heart Sutra Class Serial: SF-10345 6/10/2017, Red Pine dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the exploration of the Heart Sutra and how it encapsulates core Buddhist teachings in a concise form. The discussion emphasizes its role as a critical text for understanding Mahayana Buddhism, contrasting it... *Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Abhidharma*	Unclear	Jun 10 2017 Tassajara
Bodhidharma's Outline of Practice Serial: SF-10318 6/9/2017, Red Pine dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk focuses on the journey and development of a translator with an affinity for Zen and Chinese texts, particularly the challenges of translating Chinese classical texts into English. It examines Bodhidharma's influence on... *Practice, Bodhidharma, Karma*	Unclear	Jun 09 2017 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 1: Silence and Stillness Serial: SF-10354 6/8/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of silence and stillness in Zazen practice, advocating for a personalized, responsive approach shaped by one’s current physical and mental states rather than idealized forms. A significant... *Practice, Posture, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 08 2017 City Center
Zen and Poetry Serial: SF-10424 6/7/2017, Naomi Shihab Nye and Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and poetry, emphasizing how language can serve as a grounding resource for emotional and spiritual sustenance. Through a blend of recited poetry and personal anecdotes, the... *Poetry, Time, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Naomi Shihab Nye	Jun 07 2017 Tassajara
Entering into Sesshin Serial: SF-10366 6/7/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the practice of sashin, emphasizing how adherence to its guidelines can deepen one's meditation experience. It discusses the significance of silence in sashin, using the fifth koan in the Book of Serenity,... *Manjushri, Practice, Silence*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 07 2017 City Center

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