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What The Teaching Offers In Challenging Times Serial: SF-10349 2/11/2017, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores how Zen practice can aid individuals in responding to personal and social challenges. Beginning with a reflection on self-awareness and the interconnectedness of humanity emphasized in Maya Angelou's poem, "On... *Pain, Practice, Freedom*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 11 2017 City Center
The One Perfect Teaching That Frees Us Serial: SF-10464 2/4/2017, Jiryu Rutschman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the central Zen teachings of emptiness (Prajnaparamita) and interdependence, emphasizing that understanding these concepts alone is insufficient. Emphasis is placed on the importance of enacting these... *Interdependence, Emptiness, Freedom*	Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 04 2017 City Center
The Emptiness of What Is This? Serial: SF-10427 1/28/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist concept of "shunyata," traditionally translated as "emptiness," and its reinterpretation as "interbeing" by Thich Nhat Hanh. Shunyata refers to the interconnectedness and interdependence of all... *Practice, Love, Hate*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 28 2017 City Center
How to Save All Beings Serial: SF-10395 1/27/2017, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the concept of karma, focusing on volitional actions and their consequences, while highlighting the importance of the precepts and paramitas in addressing ancient and twisted patterns of behavior. It... *Practice Period, Karma, Practice*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Jan 27 2017 Tassajara
Walking Together Through The Storm Serial: SF-11312 01/22/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on building sanctuaries within oneself and within communities as a refuge during challenging times, drawing inspiration from the Buddha's teachings. The central theme is constructing sanctuaries that facilitate... *Buddha, Sanctuary, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Deepening Into Wise and Courageous Hearts Serial: SF-10377 1/21/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores Zen Buddhism's teachings on the connection between individual and collective freedom, particularly within the context of societal and political changes. The discussion revolves around how to practice and embody... *Love, Bodhisattva, Buddha*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jan 21 2017 City Center
Beloved Community Serial: SF-10407 1/18/2017, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "beloved community" as a framework for achieving a reconciled world where justice prevails, drawing connections to both Kingian nonviolence principles and Zen teachings, particularly Suzuki Roshi'... *Community, Time, Practice*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Jan 18 2017 City Center
Dharma and Non-Violence Serial: SF-10362 1/14/2017, Kazu Haga dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interconnected nature of social justice activism and Zen philosophy, focusing on nonviolence and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King and Thich Nhat Hanh. It discusses the importance of intentional and... *Work, Time, Practice*	Kazu Haga	Jan 14 2017 City Center
The Great Way Serial: SF-10439 1/11/2017, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the historical context and philosophical significance of the "Xin Xin Ming," a pivotal text in Zen Buddhism, highlighting its emphasis on the integration of Indian Buddhism into Chinese philosophy, particularly... *Buddhism, Zazen, Study*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Jan 11 2017 City Center
A Life Of Usefulness Serial: SF-10317 1/7/2017, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the significance of ethical conduct in Zen practice, exploring how the Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (jukai) symbolizes a commitment to live a life of compassion and usefulness. It highlights the... *Practice, Ceremony, Vow*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jan 07 2017 City Center
An Appropriate Response To Fear Serial: SF-10316 1/4/2017, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing Zen to navigate fear and uncertainty with an open heart, drawing on stories from the Zen tradition, including the enlightenment of the Sixth Ancestor Huineng upon hearing the... *Practice, Buddha, Love*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jan 04 2017 City Center
Passion and Karmic Tendencies Serial: SF-12120 12/21/2016, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the intertwining roles of passion and karmic tendencies in spiritual practice, delving into how emotions such as anger and love can propel personal growth and deeper understanding. The discussion emphasizes... *Anger, Time, Work*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 21 2016 City Center
The Spiritual Power Of Trust Serial: SF-12079 12/18/2016, MyoE Doris Harder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Sanskrit concept of "Shraddha," emphasizing its active nature, contrasting it with more passive notions of belief and faith. Shraddha is presented as a dynamic process involving trust in unproven potential,... *Faith, Doubt, Letting Go*	Myoe Doris Harder	Dec 18 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Zen as Body Practice Serial: SF-11974 6/15/2016, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the enlightenment of the Buddha under the Bodhi tree and its implications for wisdom in everyday life, focusing firstly on the Buddha's transition through the four watches of the night as described in "... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Dec 15 2016 Tassajara
Are You Able To Say Something? Serial: SF-12006 12/14/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes maintaining commitment to Zen principles and practices as the conclusion of the practice period approaches. The practice of facing internal challenges, referred to as "Mara," is discussed in depth, with the "... *Buddha, Practice, Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 14 2016 Tassajara
An Outsider Questions the Buddha Serial: SF-12092 12/13/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the koan from the "Book of Serenity" concerning the concepts of arising and vanishing, illustrated through a metaphorical dream about a leopard that changes its spots by hiding in fog, expressing the non-fixed... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Emptiness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 13 2016 Tassajara
Clearly Observe! Serial: SF-12110 12/11/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the path to enlightenment as exemplified by the Buddha's journey, highlighting experiences like Sujata's offering before the Buddha's meditation under the Bodhi tree. The practice of Zen is emphasized through... *Koan, Buddha, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 11 2016 Tassajara
How Mara Helps the Buddha Serial: SF-11937 12/10/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of Dharma talk versus idle chatter within Zen practice, questioning whether seemingly trivial speech can convey profound Buddhist teachings. This is illustrated through multiple stories and... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 10 2016 Tassajara
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 1 Serial: SF-12134 12/09/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the theme of Rohatsu Sesshin, emphasizing noble silence and mindfulness in daily practice. It highlights the story of Buddha's enlightenment as a recurring narrative offering deeper meanings each time it is... *Time, Practice, Pain*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 09 2016 Tassajara
Frivolous Talk and Idle Chatter Serial: SF-12058 12/07/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of "frivolous talk and idle chatter" in Zen practice, highlighting the importance of meaningful speech aligned with the Dharma and the negative impact of trivial discussions. The speaker references... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 07 2016 Tassajara
Emptiness and Engagement Serial: SF-11983 12/4/2016, Jiryu Rutschman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the tension between expressing political perspectives and maintaining an inclusive spiritual practice, using Zen Buddhism's Two Truths doctrine as a framework. The speaker reflects on personal dilemmas,... *Precepts, Buddhism, Emptiness*	Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Dec 04 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Celebrating Buddha's Enlightenment Serial: SF-11891 12/3/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. This talk covers the conclusion of a seven-day sesshin at the Zen Center, marking Buddha's Enlightenment. It explores how to integrate sesshin practices into daily life, emphasizing daily sitting, mindfulness, ethical conduct via... *Time, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 03 2016 City Center
Come on, Buddha, Light my Fire Serial: SF-12028 11/27/2016, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the theme of embracing and transcending suffering through the metaphor of the lotus flower growing in muddy water, symbolizing purity and beauty amidst adversity. It emphasizes the importance of responding to... *Buddha, Buddha Mind, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 27 2016 Green Gulch Farm
A Dharma Talk at City Center Serial: SF-11930 11/26/2016, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of gratitude, material desire, and the quest for spiritual resolve within Zen practice. It contrasts the fleeting satisfaction of material gains, exemplified through Black Friday shopping frenzies,... *Practice, Time, Passions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 26 2016 City Center
Harsh Speech - Kind Speech Serial: SF-12035 11/21/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the purification of the sense organs and the interconnectedness of perception and practice, as depicted in Chapter 19 of the Lotus Sutra. It emphasizes how practices such as reading and discussing Buddhist... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2016 Tassajara
Bringing Harmony to Everyone Serial: SF-12007 11/20/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk emphasizes the final days of a session and encourages participants to maintain mindfulness practices, focusing on the idea of "custody of the eyes." It highlights the importance of verbal harmony within the sangha,... *Practice, Sangha, Work*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 20 2016 Tassajara
Upright and Complete Speech: What is Slander? Serial: SF-12125 11/19/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of oryoki and its relevance to Zen Buddhism, emphasizing mindfulness and sensory awareness during meals. It also explores the Zen practice of right speech, particularly slander, and its impact on... *Practice, Time, Work*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 19 2016 Tassajara
Basic Teachings and Luopo About To Die Serial: SF-11890 11/18/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Zen teachings on right speech, emphasizing harmony and the avoidance of divisive or slanderous speech. It refers to core Buddhist teachings such as shunyata (emptiness), dependent co-arising, impermanence, and... *Emptiness, Time, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 18 2016 Tassajara
Divisive Speech and Devadatta Redeemed Serial: SF-11903 11/16/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of complacency in Zen practice, questioning whether contentment can hinder growth and the importance of maintaining a "beginner's mind." It explores divisive language, highlighting its detrimental... *Lotus Sutra, Buddha, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 16 2016 Tassajara
Breathing In, Breathing Out, Sutra of Millions of Scrolls Serial: SF-11899 11/15/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores several topics, including the significance of the Samaya precepts within Vajrayana Buddhism, the story of Suzuki Roshi's enthusiastic practice, and the open-ended nature of the Buddhist canon. It emphasizes the... *Posture, Practice, Breath*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 15 2016 Tassajara
Vowing and Vowing Serial: SF-12062 11/14/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature and significance of vows in Zen practice, emphasizing their historical roots, their role in Buddhist ceremonies, and their transformative power. It discusses how vows arise from inspiration and... *Vow, Practice, Karma*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 14 2016 Tassajara
With Our Thoughts, We Create the World Serial: SF-11949 11/12/2016, Linda Galijan, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the capacity of Buddhism to guide individuals through periods of change and suffering, particularly referencing the aftermath of political elections. It emphasizes the importance of embracing suffering to... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Nov 12 2016 City Center
Dharma Talk at City Center Serial: SF-12052 11/9/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on navigating challenges and maintaining Zen practice following a divisive political event. The discussion emphasizes the Bodhisattva's way, referencing Suzuki Roshi's teaching that even amidst unexpected changes... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 09 2016 City Center
Abandoning False Speech Serial: SF-11991 11/07/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, Practice Period class at Tassajara. The talk centers on the exploration of right speech within Zen practice, specifically focusing on the abandonment of false speech as integral to the Buddhist path and the Bodhisattva way. It references the importance of... *Buddha, Practice, Right Speech*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 07 2016 Tassajara
Sit Alone Big Mountain Peak Serial: SF-11906 11/6/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the essence of Zen practice, specifically the practice of zazen during a one-day sitting. It examines the koan from the Blue Cliff Records, Case 26, discussing the notion of "sitting alone on a grand mountain... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 06 2016 City Center
Grateful For What Is Serial: SF-12045 11/6/2016, Gyokujun Teishin Layla Smith Bockhorst dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the transformative power of gratitude and Zen practice in understanding and navigating the Saha world—a term denoting a realm of suffering and endurance. The central narrative involves Sarah Hale's successful... *Practice, Time, Gratitude*	Gyokujun Teishin Layla Smith Bockhorst	Nov 06 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Sit Alone Big Mountain Peak (video) Serial: SF-11900 11/5/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of zazen, emphasizing the concept of "sitting alone on a grand mountain peak" as referenced in Case 26 of the Blue Cliff Record. Through exploration of Bai Zhang's teachings and Suzuki Roshi's... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 05 2016 City Center
Overview of Upright and Complete Speech Serial: SF-11932 10/31/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, Practice Period class at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of right speech within Zen practice, emphasizing its foundational role in ethical conduct. It explores how right speech impacts personal and communal interactions, linking it to broader Zen... *Right Speech, Time, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 31 2016 Tassajara
Light and Dark Serial: SF-11962 10/30/2016, Shokuchi Carrigan dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay of light and darkness as allegorical elements within Zen practice, inspired by the poem "Sandokai" by Sekito Kizen. A vital theme is the harmonizing of oppositional forces, akin to navigating... *Practice, Addiction, Time*	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Oct 30 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Ox Herding Class 1 Serial: SF-12085 10/24/2016, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the Zen tradition of the Ten Oxherding Pictures, a historical series of illustrations and verses used to depict the stages of realization in Zen practice. It explores the interconnected aspects of consciousness... *Buddha, Consciousness, Samsara*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 24 2016 Green Gulch Farm
We Are in Crises. What Is an Appropriate Response? - Q&A Serial: SF-11919 10/23/2016, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the concept of living within crisis while exploring how the practice of Zen, particularly within the San Francisco Zen Center, offers a pathway to understanding and responding to crisis through the teachings of... *Buddha, Work, resistance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Coming and Going Serial: SF-12076 10/22/2016, Do-On Robert Thomas, dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on personal experiences that illustrate the central Zen concept of "going", emphasizing the transience and interconnectedness of all things. The narrative transitions into discussing how Zen practice,... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Oct 22 2016 City Center
Dreg Slurpers Serial: SF-12032 10/16/2016, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the application of Buddhist teachings, particularly the teachings of empathy, selflessness, and the interconnectedness of all beings, in confronting contemporary societal issues such as racism, sexism, and the... *Buddha, Love, Work*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Oct 16 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Judgment and Discernment Serial: SF-12133 10/15/2016, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the essential differences between judgment and discernment within the context of Zen teachings, emphasizing that discernment is a more mindful, open-minded approach that aligns with the concept of "beginner's... *Time, Practice, Pain*	Zesho Susan O’Connell	Oct 15 2016 City Center
Kshanti, Letting Go with Curiosity and an Open Heart Serial: SF-11913 10/9/2016, Monshin Albert Kutchins dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "letting go" through the lens of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of mindfulness and the perfection of kshanti (patience). By reflecting on a Zen story about Hakuin and personal experiences... *Letting Go, Practice, Time*	Monshin Albert Kutchins	Oct 09 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Make Your Best Effort Serial: SF-12098 10/8/2016, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Zen philosophy of making efforts without attachment to outcomes, using a recent experience with a forest fire at Tassajara as a backdrop to explore impermanence and presence. The narrative transitions to... *Practice, Effort, Time*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 08 2016 City Center
It's Better To Ask, How Do You Like Brown Rice? Serial: SF-11976 10/1/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of zazen and the experience of impermanence as central tenets of Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of transience and accepting the changing nature of the self during... *Zazen, Time, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 01 2016 City Center
Fate is Kind Serial: SF-11887 9/25/2016, Anna Thorn dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the interconnectedness of body and mind through the practice of Zazen, emphasizing the importance of teacher-student relationships in Zen practice, and explores the concepts of mindfulness, memory, and the... *Practice, Time, Karma*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Sep 25 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Practice at the Urban Temple Serial: SF-12021 9/24/2016, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the unique facets of practicing Zen in an urban environment at the San Francisco Zen Center's Beginner's Mind Temple. It contrasts this with traditional monastic settings and emphasizes the importance of zazen... *Practice, Time, Work*	Onryu Mary Stares	Sep 24 2016 City Center
Being Free From Our Thinking and Emotional Activity Serial: SF-12057 9/18/2016, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the essence of everyday Zen practice, particularly the practice of zazen or seated meditation. It distinguishes zazen from conventional meditation, emphasizing that it is not merely a technique but rather an... *Practice, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Sep 18 2016 Green Gulch Farm

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