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Zen's Path to Inclusive Harmony Serial: SF-11220 Talk by Crystal Johnson on 2020-07-18 This talk centers on the importance of practicing inclusivity within Zen communities and how to overcome barriers to inclusiveness. It emphasizes creating a space where individuals can belong without leaving parts of themselves... *Practice, Community, Sangha*	Crystal A. Johnson	Jul 18 2020
Zazen: Ancient Practice, Modern Peace Serial: SF-11273 Talk by Zazen Instruction Anshi Zachary Smith at City Center on 2020-07-18 The talk offers an instructional overview of Zazen, exploring its motivations, historical context, and practice. It elaborates on why individuals engage in Zazen, tracing its origins to as far back as the Indus Valley... *Posture, Zazen, Time*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Jul 18 2020 City Center
Inclusive Communities (video) Serial: SF-11362 A Dharma perspective on practicing in an inclusive community. 07/18/2020, Crystal A. Johnson, dharma talk at City Center. This talk examines the integration of inclusive community values into Zen practice, emphasizing the deconstruction of unconscious conditioning and social norms, such as racism, sexism, and ableism, rooted in a system of white... *Practice, Community, Sangha*	Crystal A. Johnson	Jul 18 2020 City Center
Transcending Divides Through Zen Awareness Serial: SF-11178 Talk by Heather Shoren Iarusso on 2020-07-16 This talk explores the interplay of internalized oppression, racism, classism, and personal identity through the lens of Zen practice. It delves into personal narratives to highlight how societal conditioning and negative peace... *Culture, Time, Peace*	Shoren Heather Iarusso	Jul 16 2020
Zen's Role in Justice Awakening Serial: SF-12167 Talk by Heather Iarusso Smashing Pumpkins at Tassajara on 2020-07-16 This talk explores the complex intersection of racial and class identity, personal transformation through Zen practice, and the importance of addressing internal and external conflicts for achieving genuine peace. The speaker... *Culture, Silence, Sangha*	Shoren Heather Iarusso	Jul 16 2020 Tassajara
Endless Inquiry: The Zen of Presence Serial: SF-11383 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-07-14 The talk centers on a blend of guided meditation practices, the use of poetry to enrich meditative experiences, and discussions on the nature of inquiry in Zen practice. It emphasizes the practice of Zazen as an endless inquiry,... *Breath, Practice, Meditation*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jul 14 2020 City Center
Reweaving with our Women Ancestors (video) Serial: SF-11250 Dismantling and reweaving systems of oppression and violence. 07/11/2020, Pamela Weiss, dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the concept of the "fierce feminine" within Zen and Buddhist traditions, aiming to highlight the historical and mythic narratives of women in Buddhism that are often overlooked. It underscores the... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	Jul 11 2020 City Center
Tenzo Kyokun Series 2 of 3 (video) Serial: SF-11258 Reflections of the life of Eihei Dogen (part 2 of 3 of a series). 07/08/2020, Bryan Clark, dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into Dogen's teachings, focusing on the "Tenzo Kyokun," which underscores that every action, no matter how mundane, embodies the essence of enlightened practice. The speaker highlights Dogen's emphasis on... *Dogen, Time, Practice*	Bryan Clark	Jul 08 2020 City Center
Wholehearted Zen: Embracing Every Moment Serial: SF-11361 Talk by Bryan Clark on 2020-07-08 The talk examines Dogen's approach to Zen practice, focusing on the essay "Tenzo Kyokun," which emphasizes the importance of wholehearted engagement in every action, exemplified through the practice of temple cooks. It discusses... *Dogen, Time, Practice*	Bryan Clark	Jul 08 2020
Devoted to Walking among People (video) Serial: SF-11179 A talk on vulnerability, trust, and bonding as we practice our devotion to walking among people. 07/05/2020, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the interconnectedness of life and the practice of taking refuge in the teachings, particularly in light of social and personal challenges. It discusses the need for recognizing and addressing systemic issues... *Work, Time, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 05 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Student Teacher Relationship (video) Serial: SF-11353 A teacher's reflection on 50 years of practice. 07/04/2020, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of interdependence versus independence, emphasizing the concept of "Interdependence Day" as a reflection on mutual reliance contradicting the notion of isolated freedom. It discusses democracy, revolution... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 04 2020 City Center
Zazen: Pathway to Liberation Serial: SF-11279 Talk by Sangha Nancy Petrin at City Center on 2020-07-02 The talk explores the foundational Buddhist teaching of the Four Noble Truths, focusing on the nature of suffering, its causes, and pathways to liberation. The discussion emphasizes the practice of Zazen as a method for... *Suffering, Desire, Meditation*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Jul 02 2020 City Center
Adaptive Resilience Through Buddhist Wisdom Serial: SF-11378 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-07-02 The talk delves into the theme of resilience, emphasizing its importance in Buddhist practice and life amid current global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and societal unrest. The discussion highlights resilience as not... *Time, Practice, Letting Go*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jul 02 2020 City Center
Bias, Belief, and Beyond Borders Serial: SF-11187 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller on 2020-07-01 The talk explores the concept of personal bias and communication challenges, using the Harvard Implicit Association Test as a starting point for discussing perspectives shaped by personal history and cultural context. The... *Community, Bodhisattva Vow, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 01 2020
Learning From Difference Serial: SF-11334 07/01/2020, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of communication as structured by personal experience, particularly in understanding terms like "poverty," and highlights how personal histories impact comprehension and dialogue. The narrative... *Community, Bodhisattva Vow, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 01 2020 Tassajara
Compassionate Engagement: Pathways to Understanding Serial: SF-12321 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Learning From Difference at Tassajara on 2020-07-01 The talk delves into the intricacies of implicit bias, cultural perspectives, and societal definitions, using personal stories and historical contexts, particularly from Northern Ireland, to illustrate how experiences shape... *Community, Vow, Bodhisattva*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 01 2020 Tassajara
Awakening Through Continuous Practice Serial: SF-11345 Talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel at City Center on 2020-06-28 The talk focuses on the concept of "continuous practice" or Gyoji Dokkan, integrating the personal and collective experience of suffering and awakening through a mandala of practice and interconnectedness. Drawing from Zen... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Time*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Jun 28 2020 City Center
Belief in Change (video) Serial: SF-11174 Gay pride history and training the mind for change. 06/27/2020, Grace Damman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk revolves around the intersection of Zen practice and the history of LGBTQ+ activism, with a reflection on how personal identity and social movements influence spiritual practice. The speaker discusses transformative... *Time, Suffering, Practice*	Dr. Grace Dammann	Jun 27 2020 City Center
Zazen Instruction Serial: SF-11216 Zazen Instruction Shundo David Haye at City Center on 2020-06-27 The talk focuses on zazen, the seated meditation practice central to Soto Zen, emphasizing posture, breath awareness, and non-judgmental mindfulness. Detailed instructions are given on different meditation postures, including... *Meditation, Time, Practice*	Shundo David Haye	Jun 27 2020 City Center
Global Generosity Fuels Zen Community Serial: SF-11294 Talk by Emergency Fund Campaign Message Sfzc Spiritual Leadership on 2020-06-25 This talk addresses the successful fundraising efforts by the San Francisco Zen Center (SFZC), which raised over $1,100,000 in donations to support the organization's temples, teachers, and students, as well as to expand online... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	SFZC Spiritual Leadership	Jun 25 2020
Zen Awakening: Embrace Struggle Transformation Serial: SF-11358 Talk by Sangha Marc Lesser at City Center on 2020-06-25 The talk emphasizes the integration of Zen practices, focusing on mindfulness, simplicity, and letting go of the self through attentive observation of the body and breath. It discusses the relevance of historical Zen stories and... *Pain, Time, Practice*	Marc Lesser	Jun 25 2020 City Center
An Open Heart: 10,000 Things (video) Serial: SF-11275 Avalokiteshvara's open heart becomes the 10,000 things, a compassionate response. 06/24/2020, Gendo Lucy Xiao, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of compassionate action in response to contemporary suffering by examining the symbolism of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and the characteristics of bamboo as expressed in a poem by... *Practice, Time, Vow*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Jun 24 2020 City Center
Melting Snow: Embracing Mind's Impermanence Serial: SF-11377 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-06-23 The talk primarily explores the practice and philosophy of Zazen, using the metaphor of a snow globe to illustrate the mind's processes. It suggests that Zazen helps calm mental agitation, allowing clarity and awareness to emerge... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 23 2020 City Center
Transforming Rage into Compassionate Action Serial: SF-09808 Talk by Sangha Furyu Schroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-06-21 The discussion primarily explores the concept of "appropriate response" in Zen Buddhism, using examples like transforming rage into protective energy and adapting ethical actions based on core values like the Bodhisattva vow and... *Time, Buddha, Work*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 21 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Tonglen: Devotion to Justice (video) Serial: SF-11267 Breathing in suffering and breathing out awakening, Tibetan tonglen practice and Dogen's jijuyu zanmai, as relates to the suffering of racial oppression and white privilege. 06/20/2020, Korin Charlie Pokorny, dharma talk at Green... The talk focuses on the practice of Tonglen, a Tibetan Buddhist compassion technique, and its application in confronting racial injustice and systemic suffering. The emphasis is on embracing suffering through conscious breathing... *Suffering, Love, Practice*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jun 21 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Looking Back To Go Forward (video) Serial: SF-11158 A History of Juneteenth and our country's moral quandary of freedom. Dharmic perspective of acknowledging and healing our past and collective liberation. 06/20/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, Dharma Talk at City Center. The talk addresses the interconnected struggles for freedom faced by various marginalized communities through history, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and confronting ongoing systemic oppression. Using examples such as... *Liberation, Freedom, Anger*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 20 2020 City Center
Listening with the Heart's Ear Serial: SF-11367 Talk by Sangha Jisan Tova Green at City Center on 2020-06-18 The talk explores the theme of deep listening, drawing from Zen teachings and personal anecdotes. It emphasizes the importance of being fully present and attentive in conversations, listening with one's entire being, and... *Time, Meditation, Love*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 18 2020 City Center
Building Trust (video) Serial: SF-11222 A Dharma reflection of disparity in the world and building trust in community through honest communication. 06/17/2020, Yuki Kobiyama, dharma talk at City Center The talk centers on personal reflections regarding systemic racism, particularly the impact of COVID-19 and pollution on African-American communities, alongside a critique of institutional practices within Zen spaces. The speaker... *Community, Time, Work*	Yuki Kobiyama	Jun 17 2020 City Center
Compassionate Mindfulness Amidst Chaos Serial: SF-11388 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-06-16 The talk explores the practice of mindfulness and meditation, focusing on the themes of presence and awareness in the face of challenging external conditions, such as systemic violence and personal distress. It emphasizes the... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 16 2020 City Center
The Chrysalis (video) Serial: SF-11268 Our practice in the liminal state, staying in the chrysalis as we are dissolved in humility, difficult truths, and open-hearted awareness; and a reflection on racism at SFZC. 06/14/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at... The talk addresses the concept of liminality during times of crisis, particularly in the context of dual pandemics—COVID-19 and systemic racism—highlighting the pivotal role of this period for transformation and growth. Examining... *Time, Work, Pain*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 14 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Compassionate Action for Racial Justice Serial: SF-11298 Talk by Blm at City Center on 2020-06-13 The talk centers on a memorial service conducted for Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, emphasizing the responsibility of individuals, especially those racialized as white, to confront and dismantle systemic racism... *Wisdom, Suffering, Peace*	BLM	Jun 13 2020 City Center
A World on Fire Serial: SF-11308 A Dharma response to these times: deep radical presence and acceptance. 06/13/2020, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the complexity of responding to systemic racism and collective societal challenges through the lens of Zen practice, focusing on the principles of zazen, radical acceptance, and the virtues of sila (discipline... *Time, Vow, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 12 2020 Tassajara
What the World is Asking (video) Serial: SF-11165 06/10/2020, Nancy Petrin, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on integrating Zen Buddhist practices with social activism, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and responding to societal inequalities, particularly in the context of the Black Lives Matter movement and... *Practice, Time, Suffering*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Jun 10 2020 City Center
Chrysalis of Global Renewal Serial: SF-11327 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-06-10 The talk discusses the practice of being present, encouraging an awareness of interconnectedness, and contemplating the current global crises, such as COVID-19 and systemic racism, within the framework of Zen practice. It... *Time, Practice, Suffering*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 10 2020 City Center
The Fire Next Time (video) Serial: SF-11331 06/07/2020, Furyu Schroeder, Dharma Talk at Green Gulch. The talk focuses on exploring themes of racial injustice through a Zen Buddhist perspective, juxtaposing contemporary and historical reflections on systemic racism with traditional Buddhist teachings on suffering and... *Time, Buddha, Work*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 07 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Posture Pathways to Inner Peace Serial: SF-11191 Talk by Zazen Instruction Shosan Victoria Austin at City Center on 2020-06-06 The talk focuses on providing Zazen instruction, exploring common physical challenges in meditation and methods to address them through practical adjustments, such as using common household objects. The emphasis is on maintaining... *Zazen, Posture, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 06 2020 City Center
06/06/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, Dharma Talk at City Center (video) Serial: SF-11271 06/06/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, Dharma Talk at City Center The talk outlines the significance of the Lojong teachings and the practice of Tonglen as paths towards realizing innate compassion and kindness, particularly during difficult times. The discussion highlights working with the 59... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Onryu Mary Stares	Jun 06 2020 City Center
Harnessing RAIN for Healing and Justice Serial: SF-11399 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-06-02 The talk primarily focuses on guiding practitioners in meditation and discusses the RAIN technique, a method for processing emotions, especially fear. RAIN, an acronym for Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Non-identification, or... *Practice, Time, Love*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 02 2020 City Center
Silent Echoes of Zen Transmission Serial: SF-08554 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-05-31 This talk explores the concept of transmission in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing nonviolence and the ongoing dynamic relationship between teacher and student. The discussion highlights the imagery of the Buddha amidst suffering,... *Transmission, Daily Life, Name*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 31 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Healing Through Peaceful Commitment Serial: SF-11245 Talk by Blm at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-05-31 The talk addresses a memorial service emphasizing the ongoing violence against Black individuals, referencing notable victims such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the need for healing from the violent history stemming... *Time, Suffering, Work*	BLM	May 31 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Two Types of Bodhicitta (video) Serial: SF-11211 A description of Relative and Absolute Bodhichitta 05/30/2020 Korin Charlie Pokorny, Dharma Talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Lojong mind training, specifically absolute and relative Bodhicitta. It explores how absolute Bodhicitta represents an all-embracing compassion and is linked to true nature, while relative Bodhicitta... *Practice, Zazen, Love*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	May 30 2020 City Center
The Swift-Flowing Mindstream of Experience Serial: SF-11243 02/12/2020, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the principles and practice of Zazen meditation, focusing on attention to the present moment without judgment, and various sitting postures to facilitate meditation. It explores the balance between mental... *Meditation, Time, Practice*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 30 2020 City Center
Fearless Zen: Embrace, Transform, Transcend Serial: SF-11384 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-05-28 The talk focuses on how Zen practice can help manage and understand fear, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It suggests that fear is fundamental to suffering and explores three levels of practice with fear:... *Breath, Time, Practice*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 28 2020 City Center
Fear as a Path to Presence Serial: SF-11396 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-05-26 The talk delves into the practice of Zazen meditation focusing on mindfulness and presence amid fear, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of using fear as a dharma gate, a tool for... *Practice, Time, Work*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 26 2020 City Center
Foundations of Practice Serial: SF-11226 05/25/2020, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the nature of practice and its adaptation to unforeseen circumstances, focusing on the contrast between structured schedules and the current state of unpredictability. It emphasizes releasing preoccupations,... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 25 2020 Tassajara
Embracing Uncertainty With Courage Serial: SF-11307 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller on 2020-05-25 The central thesis of this talk examines the interplay between structure and spontaneity in Zen practice, particularly in the context of the disorienting unpredictability enforced by the pandemic. It emphasizes the fundamental... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 25 2020
Embracing Uncertainty with Courage Serial: SF-12329 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Foundations Of at Tassajara on 2020-05-25 This talk explores the concept of embracing uncertainty within Zen practice, contrasting structured practice periods with the unpredictability of current circumstances. It emphasizes the necessity of renunciation and openness to... *Practice Period, Sangha, Doubt*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 25 2020 Tassajara
Just Sitting: The Art of Zazen Serial: SF-11264 Talk by Zazen Instruction Anshi Zachary Smith at City Center on 2020-05-23 The talk focuses on zazen, a form of seated meditation central to the Soto Zen tradition, emphasizing single-pointed concentration and absorption in sitting. It details the practical aspects of zazen, including posture, breath,... *Posture, Zazen, Time*	Anshi Zachary Smith	May 23 2020 City Center
Moonlit Realities: Navigating Dual Worlds Serial: SF-11321 Talk by Zoketsu Norman Fischer at City Center on 2020-05-23 The talk explores the notion of dual realities by examining Haruki Murakami's novel "1Q84," which presents two parallel worlds, drawing parallels with the Zen concept of two moons in one sky. It connects these ideas to the... *Love, Practice, Suffering*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 23 2020 City Center
Calm Minds, Compassionate Connections Serial: SF-11391 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-05-21 The talk centers on the importance of maintaining a calm mind to perceive virtue and fundamental goodness in others, drawing from Zen teachings to navigate interpersonal interactions during challenging times such as the COVID-19... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 21 2020 City Center

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