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A World on FireSerial: 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 |
Jun 12 2020 Tassajara |
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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 |
Jun 10 2020 City Center |
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Chrysalis of Global RenewalSerial: 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 |
Jun 10 2020 City Center |
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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 |
Jun 07 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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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 |
Jun 06 2020 City Center |
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Posture Pathways to Inner PeaceSerial: 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 |
Jun 06 2020 City Center |
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Harnessing RAIN for Healing and JusticeSerial: 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 |
Jun 02 2020 City Center |
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Silent Echoes of Zen TransmissionSerial: 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 |
May 31 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Healing Through Peaceful CommitmentSerial: 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 |
May 31 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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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 |
May 30 2020 City Center |
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The Swift-Flowing Mindstream of ExperienceSerial: 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 |
May 30 2020 City Center |
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Fearless Zen: Embrace, Transform, TranscendSerial: 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 |
May 28 2020 City Center |
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Fear as a Path to PresenceSerial: 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 |
May 26 2020 City Center |
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Foundations of PracticeSerial: 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 |
May 25 2020 Tassajara |
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Embracing Uncertainty With CourageSerial: 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 |
May 25 2020 |
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Embracing Uncertainty with CourageSerial: 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 |
May 25 2020 Tassajara |
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Moonlit Realities: Navigating Dual WorldsSerial: 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 |
May 23 2020 City Center |
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Just Sitting: The Art of ZazenSerial: 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 |
May 23 2020 City Center |
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Calm Minds, Compassionate ConnectionsSerial: 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 |
May 21 2020 City Center |
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Make Practice Your Whole Life (video)Serial: SF-11205 Point #4: Atisha's Seven Points of Mind Training- Lojong Teachings.
05/20/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk at City Center during a spring practice period focuses on the Lojong slogans with an emphasis on slogan number 17, "Practice the five strengths that condense heart instructions," and slogan number 18, concerning the use... Practice, Time, Work |
May 20 2020 City Center |
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Intentional Love Heals Our WorldSerial: SF-11381 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-05-19
The talk centers on the theme of addressing world brokenness through intentional love. The discussion explores concepts from Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the importance of directing love intentionally to mend the fragmentation... Love, Time, Intention |
May 19 2020 City Center |
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Generosity in Times of CrisisSerial: SF-11302 Talk by Ebmc Thank You Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-05-19
This talk expresses gratitude from the San Francisco Zen Center to the East Bay Meditation Sangha for their donation to the Zen Center's emergency relief fund. The speaker highlights the admiration and respect felt for the East... Meditation, Time, Sangha |
May 19 2020 City Center |
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SFZC Finances with Abbot EdSerial: SF-11151 In a live call on May 18, 2020, Abbot Ed shared SFZC’s financial situation with the community and answered questions.
Please consider making a donation to the Emergency Fund (sfzc.org/emergency-fund)
The talk discusses the financial challenges faced by the San Francisco Zen Center due to the pandemic. Acknowledgment of the significant emergency fundraising efforts and strategies to mitigate financial strain are highlighted,... Time, Practice, Community |
May 18 2020 City Center |
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Like A Fish in a Puddle (video)Serial: SF-11230 Shelter in place: Like a fish in a puddle, what pleasure is there here?
05/17/2020, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the theme of "shelter in place" as both a practical instruction during challenging times and a spiritual metaphor. It reflects on embracing life's limitations, drawing from Zen teachings and ancestral wisdom.... Practice, Suffering, Suzuki Roshi |
May 17 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Grounded in Trust and Faith (video)Serial: SF-11215 Point #3: Atisha's Seven Points of Mind Training- Lojong Teachings
05/16/2020, Dojin Sarah Emerson, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on integrating Lojong teachings into Zen practice, highlighting patience and compassion as key themes. It addresses the importance of foundational meditation, the privilege of grounding in absolute and relative... Practice, Compassion, Work |
May 16 2020 City Center |
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Understanding Life Through Zazen PracticeSerial: SF-11323 Talk by Zazen Instruction Anshi Zachary Smith at City Center on 2020-05-16
The talk explores the nature and practice of Zazen, distinguishing it from conventional seated meditation and emphasizing Zazen as a set of procedures and methodologies integral to Buddhist practice. The speaker touches on... Time, Posture, Zazen |
May 16 2020 City Center |
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Slogans #11-16Serial: SF-11201 05/14/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the Lojong teachings, specifically focusing on point three of the mind training slogans, which involves transforming adversity into the path of awakening. The discussion covers slogans 11 through 16, offering... Practice, Practice Period, Compassion |
May 14 2020 City Center |
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Embodied Trust Through Zazen AwarenessSerial: SF-11397 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-05-14
The talk explores themes of embodied knowing and trust, particularly through the practice of Zazen. It emphasizes non-dual awareness, where awareness recognizes itself without conceptual overlays. Meditation is highlighted as a... Time, Practice, Meditation |
May 14 2020 City Center |
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Embrace Present, Release AnxietySerial: SF-11392 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-05-12
The talk addresses the practice of letting go and embracing the present moment, especially in times of uncertainty. It highlights the significance of trust in the process of letting go, suggesting that cultivating resilience... Letting Go, Practice, Meditation |
May 12 2020 City Center |
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Mother's Day Dharma (video)Serial: SF-11223 Mother's Day Dharma during Covid-19.
5/10/20, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the theme of "Mother" from both a personal and archetypal perspective, touching upon the origins of Mother's Day and its evolution, along with a deep discussion on compassion, empathy, and interconnectedness as... Time, Wisdom, Vow |
May 10 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zazen InstructionSerial: SF-11189 Zazen Instruction Shundo David Haye at City Center on 2020-05-09
The talk provides comprehensive instructions on the practice of Zazen meditation, emphasizing posture, awareness, and the non-judgmental observation of the present moment. The speaker discusses different meditation postures, such... Meditation, Time, Posture |
May 09 2020 City Center |
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Embracing Egolessness Through Mindful BalanceSerial: SF-11255 Talk by Sangha Zesho Susan Oconnell at City Center on 2020-05-07
The discussion explores concepts of egolessness and balance in daily practice, with reflections on Pema Chödrön's "When Things Fall Apart." The central theme is understanding egolessness as a state of openness and present... Time, Practice, Work |
May 07 2020 City Center |
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Slogan #2 (video)Serial: SF-11365 5/6/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on understanding and practicing bodhicitta, with an emphasis on absolute and relative bodhicitta through Lojong slogans, and introduces the practice of Tonglen planned for future sessions. An analogy is made with... Practice, Zazen, Time |
May 06 2020 City Center |
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What's Your Karmic Implant?Serial: SF-11164 02/26/2020, Shoren Heather Iarusso, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the practice of meditation focusing on intention and self-compassion, using the teaching of self-study and balance in Zazen as tools to confront personal challenges during disruptive times. The speaker... Time, Pain, Work |
May 05 2020 City Center |
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Paths of Unity and AwakeningSerial: SF-11301 Talk by Furyu Schroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-05-05
The talk discusses the Zen Buddhist concept of interconnectedness, encapsulated in the phrase "This world and I are one," emphasizing that individuals are both unique and part of a collective existence. It further explores the... Practice, Buddha, Time |
May 05 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Unity in Diversity: Zen's JourneySerial: SF-11338 Talk by Unclear at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-05-03
The talk explores the "Harmony of Difference and Equality," emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things and the balance between light and dark, referencing the notion that spiritual understanding transcends geographical and... Branching Streams, Study, Enlightenment |
May 03 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Lojong Slogan #1: Preliminaries (video)Serial: SF-11229 Point #1: Atisha's Seven Points of Mind Training- Lojong Teachings.
05/02/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the Lojong "mind training" teachings within the Mahayana tradition, specifically focusing on the practice of preliminaries as introduced by Tibetan teachers Atisha and Geshen Chekhawa. It emphasizes the... Practice, Time, Compassion |
May 02 2020 City Center |
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Adaptable Zazen: Meditation for EveryoneSerial: SF-11208 Talk by Zazen Instruction Shosan Vicki Austin at City Center on 2020-05-02
This talk provides comprehensive guidance on Zazen meditation, emphasizing the creation of a conducive environment at home for practice during times of isolation. It delves into various meditation postures—sitting in a chair,... Posture, Zazen, Time |
May 02 2020 City Center |
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Embracing Groundlessness for Spiritual GrowthSerial: SF-11395 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-04-30
The talk explores the theme of embracing groundlessness and impermanence within Zen practice, drawing upon meditation as a tool for grounding in an ever-changing world. The discussion references Suzuki Roshi's "Zen Mind, Beginner... Time, Practice, Breath |
Apr 30 2020 City Center |
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Intro to Lojong Teachings (video)Serial: SF-11235 Intro: Atisha's Seven Points of Mind Training- Lojong Teachings.
04/29/2020, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk introduces a six-week practice period focusing on the Lojong teachings, emphasizing the importance of mind training during challenging times. The speaker discusses the historical background of the Lojong slogans, closely... Practice, Practice Period, Work |
Apr 29 2020 City Center |
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Zazen: Finding Belonging in SolitudeSerial: SF-11389 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-04-28
In this discourse, the central theme emphasizes the practice of Zen, specifically the meditation practice of Zazen, as a means to cultivate presence, attentiveness, and resilience during challenging times, such as the COVID-19... Time, Practice, Breath |
Apr 28 2020 City Center |
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Yogachara and Zen Roots (video)Serial: SF-11330 Yogachara, non-duality, self and selflessness.
4/25/2020, Jay Garfield, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the Yogacara tradition's insights on non-duality, self, and selflessness, highlighting its profound influence on Chan and Zen Buddhism. Central to the discussion are the Samdhinirmocana Sutra and Vasubandhu's... Duality, Buddha, Emptiness |
Apr 25 2020 City Center |
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Zazen InstructionSerial: SF-11316 Zazen Instruction Shundo David Haye at City Center on 2020-04-25
The talk provides a comprehensive meditation instruction session, focusing on the core components of mindfulness, which include choosing to be present, being with the current state of the body and mind, and avoiding judgment.... Time, Meditation, Posture |
Apr 25 2020 City Center |
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Adversity as Spiritual AwakeningSerial: SF-11379 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-04-23
The talk explores the relationship between meditation and adversity, emphasizing how experiences of adversity, such as a pandemic or natural disaster, can offer profound opportunities for spiritual awakening and connection. It... Time, Suffering, Breath |
Apr 23 2020 City Center |
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Impermanence and Creativity (video)Serial: SF-11227 Impermanence, creativity, generosity, and transformation.
4/22/2020, Zenshin Greg Fain, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk addresses impermanence, creativity, and generosity, focusing on how these concepts apply in the current global context. The discussion emphasizes Eihei Dogen's teachings on the thought of enlightenment and its connection... Practice, Time, Enlightenment |
Apr 22 2020 City Center |
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Unwavering Zeal on the Bodhisattva PathSerial: SF-11376 Talk by Sangha Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-04-21
The talk focuses on the practice of "Virya Paramita" or the perfection of energy in Zen Buddhism, especially relevant during the pandemic. The discussion explores how to maintain effort and zeal when faced with challenges,... Effort, Practice, Time |
Apr 21 2020 City Center |
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What Would Buddha Do? (video)Serial: SF-11347 04/19/2017, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses the teachings of the Buddha, particularly focusing on human suffering, its causes, and paths to its cessation as outlined in the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The discussion highlights the... Suffering, Buddha, Time |
Apr 19 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen's Evolution: From Gradual to SuddenSerial: SF-09806 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-04-18
The talk at Green Gulch Farm focuses on the history and development of Zen in China, notably the transmission of Dharma from Shakyamuni Buddha through successive generations, highlighting the role of the sixth ancestor, Huineng,... Platform Sutra, Time, Enlightenment |
Apr 18 2020 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zazen Instruction (video)Serial: SF-11190 4/18/2020, Myoju Erin Merk.
The talk provides detailed instruction on Zazen meditation practice, with a strong emphasis on correct posture using easily accessible props at home. It covers the physical setup for Zazen, including chair sitting and alternative... Posture, Practice, Zazen |
Apr 18 2020 City Center |
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Tassajara and Covid-19 (video)Serial: SF-11282 The first livestreamed talk to ever be broadcast from Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.
04/18/2020, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center.
The talk explores the adaptation of centuries-old Zen monastic practices at Tassajara during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the theme of uncertainty as reflected in a poem by Anne Hillman and the Zen concept that disease and... Practice, Time, Work |
Apr 18 2020 Tassajara |