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Ceaseless PracticeSerial: SF-09021 11/21/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of immersion within the human condition, emphasizing the idea of "interbeing," as exemplified in the Zen practice of sesshin. This theme is further discussed through Dogen's concepts of "pure conduct... Practice, Time, Dogen |
Nov 21 2015 Tassajara |
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Now Becomes VisibleSerial: SF-09057 11/20/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the unpredictability of perception and consciousness in Zen practice, highlighting the importance of engaging with the present moment rather than imposing preconceived conclusions. The discussion emphasizes... Practice, Dogen, Time |
Nov 20 2015 Tassajara |
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Citta and HridayaSerial: SF-09095 11/19/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the theme "this very mind is Buddha," delving into Zen practices and teachings focused on the embodied experience of mindfulness. Emphasizing the interplay of directed and receptive attention, it examines how... Practice, Effort, Breath |
Nov 19 2015 Tassajara |
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Immersion in InterbeingSerial: SF-09039 11/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The discussion centers on the interplay of practice and realization in Zen, highlighting how they are inseparable rather than two distinct stages. It explores how returning to basic practices, like breathing and mindful... Practice, Study, Breath |
Nov 18 2015 Tassajara |
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Shining The Light of HopeSerial: SF-09134 11/18/2015, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk reflects on the Zen practice of transitioning from awareness to action, using the metaphor of the hundred-foot pole and the concept of interconnectedness within a vast web of life. In the context of contemporary global... Work, Time, Pain |
Nov 18 2015 City Center |
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Sitting In The Heart LandSerial: SF-11265 11/15/2015, Shokuchi Carrigan, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the theme of "body time" and the true abode of Buddha, initiated by a story from the Zen tradition involving Yangshan and Guishan. The discourse examines the importance of mindfulness and engaging with the "... Buddha, Time, Practice |
Nov 15 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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Paris: The Benefit of ZenSerial: SF-09147 11/14/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the benefits of Zen practice in confronting life's tragedies, emphasizing the fundamental reality not influenced by life's ups and downs. It addresses the importance of steadfast commitment to Zen practice,... Practice, Time, Practice Period |
Nov 14 2015 Tassajara |
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In The Face of ImpermanenceSerial: SF-09120 2015-11-14, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on confronting impermanence and suffering through Zen practice, particularly by studying the "Genjo Koan." It addresses how to engage with life's complexities without clinging to narratives or judgments, thus... Time, Practice, Buddha |
Nov 14 2015 City Center |
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Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 5Serial: SF-09066 11/11/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the efficacy of aspiration in Zen practice, emphasizing Dogen's teachings on vows and the role of citta, or discerning consciousness, as integral to engaging with existential challenges. It also addresses the... Practice, Vow, Time |
Nov 11 2015 Tassajara |
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Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 4Serial: SF-09026 11/9/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk delves into Dogen's teachings, particularly the fascicle "Hotsu Buddhaishin," which discusses the three kinds of consciousness: citta, hridaya, and vriddha. It is emphasized that citta, the discriminating mind, initiates... Practice, Suffering, Vow |
Nov 09 2015 Tassajara |
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Myriad Things Come Forth and Experience ThemselvesSerial: SF-09030 11/7/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the Genjo Koan by Dogen Zenji, elucidating key concepts of Zen, particularly the interplay between unity and individual uniqueness in Buddhist philosophy. The discussion focuses on the Genjo Koan's notion of... Koan, Buddha Nature, Practice |
Nov 07 2015 City Center |
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Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 3Serial: SF-09127 11/5/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The central focus of the talk is the interplay between form and emptiness in Zen practice and its relation to awakening. The discussion emphasizes how subjective human experiences and cosmic truths coexist and interact, using... Practice, Breath, Time |
Nov 05 2015 Tassajara |
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We Are All Hungry GhostsSerial: SF-09209 11/01/2015, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the feelings of connection and disconnection through the lens of Zen teachings, particularly focusing on the concept of "hungry ghosts," used as a metaphor for human suffering and dissatisfaction. It ties these... Ceremony, Suffering, Time |
Nov 01 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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Nirvana is Following One Thing Through To The EndSerial: SF-09188 10/31/2015, Kai Ji Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of nirvana as articulated by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the notion of "following one thing through to the end." It critically examines the historical and philosophical aspects of Zen, addressing the... Practice, Nirvana, Meditation |
Oct 31 2015 City Center |
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Wind and WaterSerial: SF-09135 10/30/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice, daily life, and the natural world, focusing on the concept of dependent co-arising and its manifestation in personal experiences. It discusses the roles of Tassajara and... Time, Practice, Faith |
Oct 30 2015 Tassajara |
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St. Kevin and the BlackbirdSerial: SF-09144 10/27/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the challenges and rewards inherent in Zen practice, addressing the concept of engaging with one's karma and the paradoxes involved in achieving spiritual growth. It emphasizes the importance of discipline,... Time, Practice, Buddha |
Oct 27 2015 Tassajara |
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Energy of SittingSerial: SF-09225 10/26/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk centers on the balance between directed and receptive attention in Zen practice, emphasizing how these elements contribute to an awakened consciousness. It explores the notion that mindful awareness, even in mundane... Buddha, Breath, Practice |
Oct 26 2015 Tassajara |
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FriendshipSerial: SF-09013 10/25/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers on the essential role of friendship within the spiritual path, primarily illustrated by Buddhist teachings. It draws extensively from the Magiya Sutta, emphasizing how true spiritual friendship encompasses the... Buddha, Time, Sangha |
Oct 25 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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Giving Birth to Buddha MudraSerial: SF-09122 10/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, particularly the dynamic between full engagement in Zen meditation and the resulting experiential phenomena. It draws parallels between this meditation practice and the process of... Breath, Buddha, Time |
Oct 25 2015 Tassajara |
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Form is FormSerial: SF-09185 10/24/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the themes of letting go of ingrained inhibitions within Zen practice and how this opens one to the manifestations of Dharma. The discussion emphasizes mindfulness in ordinary life, presenting the state of "... Time, Practice, Study |
Oct 24 2015 Tassajara |
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SeijikiSerial: SF-09085 10/24/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the Sajiki ceremony, a traditional Buddhist ritual with origins in the Shingon branch of Buddhism, emphasizing the nurturing and offering of food. This ceremony, introduced to the San Francisco Zen Center... Ceremony, Suffering, Time |
Oct 24 2015 City Center |
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Upright and at Ease - Reckless and ShamelessSerial: SF-09051 10/23/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen during Sesshin, emphasizing the significance of "upright sitting" and engaging with one's immediate experiences. It explores the fluid dynamics of mind and awareness, advocating for a... Emotions, Zazen, Time |
Oct 23 2015 Tassajara |
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Giving Attention, Receiving ExperienceSerial: SF-09000 10/22/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the interplay of directed and receptive attention in Zen practice, emphasizing the methodology of Shikantaza and insights from Dogen Zenji. It highlights the non-dual experience in meditation, encourages... Breath, Practice, Chanting |
Oct 22 2015 Tassajara |
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Non-Judgmental Approach to PracticeSerial: SF-09094 10/21/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the interplay between practice and the human condition, focusing on aligning personal intent with Zen teachings. It emphasizes practicing with a non-dual perspective, recognizing human imperfections without... Practice, Breath, Practice Period |
Oct 21 2015 Tassajara |
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What Is Zen Practice?Serial: SF-09080 10/18/2015, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk contemplates the essence of Zen practice, urging the audience to engage with the profound question, "What is Zen practice?" and highlights the importance of continuous inquiry. By exploring the depth of wonder—through... Practice, Stillness, Zazen |
Oct 18 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 2Serial: SF-09062 10/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk analyzes core principles of Zen and Buddhist practice, with an emphasis on the notion of shunyata—often referred to as "emptiness" or "wisdom beyond wisdom." It explores how this concept integrates with practice,... Zazen, Time, Consciousness |
Oct 18 2015 Tassajara |
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Waking Up With The Whole Wide WorldSerial: SF-09079 10/17/2015, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice with daily life through the themes of awakening and delusion. The speaker emphasizes the importance of living with awareness for the benefit of all beings, drawing from Eihei... Practice, Name, Practice Period |
Oct 17 2015 City Center |
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Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 1Serial: SF-09190 10/13/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk delves into the practice of non-duality in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of Dogen's Bendowa and the Heart Sutra. It examines the notion of śūnyata (emptiness) and how its understanding has evolved within the... Practice, Emptiness, Heart Sutra |
Oct 13 2015 Tassajara |
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Sometimes The Teacher, Sometimes The StudentSerial: SF-09011 10/11/2015, Edward Brown, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk centers on the overarching theme of self-discovery within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of sitting with oneself, understanding one's true nature, and continuously engaging in the practice with a beginner’s... Time, Suzuki Roshi, Study |
Oct 11 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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Taking the Backward StepSerial: SF-09113 10/10/2015, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the Soto Zen practice period at City Center, exploring the historical background and significance of intense practice periods related to zazen. It highlights the teachings of Eihei Dogen, particularly the "... Practice, Dogen, Zazen |
Oct 10 2015 City Center |
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Inner and Outer ShingiSerial: SF-09081 10/4/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of Shingi, both the "outer" and "inner" aspects, within the context of Buddhist practice, particularly how they guide practitioners in aligning their actions and intentions. The discourse emphasizes... Shingi, Practice, Practice Period |
Oct 04 2015 Tassajara |
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Nothing Holy - Everything HolySerial: SF-09133 10/04/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers around a Jataka tale involving the Buddha's past life as the King of the Crows, emphasizing themes of wisdom, compassion, and the dangers of revenge and hatred. Additionally, it touches on the significance of... Bodhidharma, Practice, Compassion |
Oct 04 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dogen and the Genjo KoanSerial: SF-09077 10/3/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing "Zen is our everyday life," derived from Suzuki Roshi's commentary on Dogen Zenji's "Genjo Koan." The discussion provides an overview of Dogen's... Practice, Study, Time |
Oct 03 2015 City Center |
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To Study The Buddha Way is to Study The SelfSerial: SF-09132 9/30/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk emphasizes the central role of Dogen Zenji's work, particularly the "Genjo Koan," in understanding Zen as a practice rooted in everyday life rather than seeking enlightenment through extraordinary experiences. The... Study, Koan, Practice |
Sep 30 2015 City Center |
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From Views To WonderSerial: SF-09103 09/27/2015, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk examines the Zen practice of dereification, emphasizing the importance of viewing thoughts as mental events rather than accurate depictions of reality. It draws distinctions between reifying beliefs and the Zen principle... Meditation, Practice, Instruction |
Sep 27 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Two TruthsSerial: SF-09033 9/26/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the Buddhist concept of "two truths" and the notion of "shunyata" (emptiness), using the Heart Sutra as a central reference. Emphasis is placed on the process of deconstruction and the importance of experiencing... Time, Heart Sutra, Bodhisattva |
Sep 26 2015 City Center |
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Nothing Holy About ItSerial: SF-09191 09/20/2015, Tim Zentetsu Burkett, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk covers personal experiences and insights into Zen practice, highlighting teachings from Suzuki Roshi and the speaker's own Zen journey. Central to the discussion is the impermanence of desire and identity, with anecdotes... Time, Practice, Desire |
Sep 20 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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The PreceptsSerial: SF-09141 9/19/2015, Keiryu Lien Shutt, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the significance of the Buddhist precepts (sila) as foundational to meditation practice, arguing that ethical conduct harmonizes one's actions and reduces inner conflict, thereby facilitating effective... Practice, Precepts, Buddha |
Sep 19 2015 City Center |
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How to Practice with Your PreferencesSerial: SF-09012 9/12/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of preferences and desires in the context of Zen practice, using the analogy of seeing art for the first time to illustrate gaining a new perspective in meditation. It discusses how desires, for... Pain, Time, Practice |
Sep 12 2015 City Center |
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No Hindrance, No FearSerial: SF-09046 9/9/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the Heart Sutra's teaching on the transformative potential of perception and engagement with reality, emphasizing the phrase "with nothing to attain," which suggests a shift from entanglement in desires and... Heart Sutra, Hindrances, Emotions |
Sep 09 2015 City Center |
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Nothing Holy About ItSerial: SF-09183 9/5/2015, Zentetsu Tim Burkett dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the application of Zen teachings in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of embracing experiences, whether pleasurable or challenging, without judgment. Personal anecdotes illustrate how these teachings... Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Sep 05 2015 City Center |
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Clouds Sweep the Eternal SkySerial: SF-09058 9/5/2015, Graham Ross dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the intricate nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the impossibility of capturing Zen teachings through verbal instruction alone. Rooted in the story of "Yaoshan Ascends the Seat," the discussion delves into the... Effort, Time, Practice |
Sep 05 2015 Tassajara |
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Nothing Holy About ItSerial: SF-09139 9/3/2015, Zentetsu Tim Burkett dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses key teachings and personal experiences within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of meditation in cultivating a resilient mind and an open heart. The speaker reflects on transformative experiences under... Time, Practice, Love |
Sep 03 2015 Tassajara |
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Following Bread Crumbs to the Heart's HomeSerial: SF-09027 9/2/2015, Linda Galijan, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of spiritual practice as a continuous journey of self-awareness and transformation. By examining the poem "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters" by Portia Nelson, the discussion highlights the... Practice, Suffering, Time |
Sep 02 2015 Tassajara |
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Everything ChangesSerial: SF-08992 9/2/2015, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the Buddhist concept of impermanence, emphasizing its impact on life and perception, and referencing key Buddhist texts to explore how acceptance of change can alleviate suffering. The discussion includes a... Suzuki Roshi, Time, Suffering |
Sep 02 2015 City Center |
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How to Sit ZazenSerial: SF-09014 8/29/2015, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of "practice" in Zen, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself and pursuing a sincere practice that acknowledges both personal growth and collective harmony. It highlights how self-... Practice, Buddha, Buddhism |
Aug 29 2015 City Center |
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Zen Paths to Conflict PeaceSerial: SF-09199 8/26/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the nature of conflict and power, emphasizing their inherent presence in human interactions. It highlights the application of Zen principles, particularly zazen, to understand and navigate conflicts both... Work, Heart Sutra, Time |
Aug 26 2015 Tassajara |
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Dogen's Waka PoemsSerial: SF-09096 8/24/2015, Shohaku Okumura, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores Dogen Zenji's waka poems, particularly focusing on their representation of seasonal changes as an expression of dharma and true reality. The speaker translates and comments on specific poems, emphasizing themes... Time, japanese, Dogen |
Aug 24 2015 Tassajara |
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Awakening to Lifes Unified DanceSerial: SF-09197 8/22/2015, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of waking up to the unity of all life, emphasizing how life’s experiences of joy and sorrow are intertwined without separation. Through examining personal conditioning and assumptions, individuals... Time, Pain, Oneness |
Aug 22 2015 City Center |
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Falling in LoveSerial: SF-09142 8/22/2015, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the theme of balance and groundlessness within Zen practice, emphasizing that true growth and creativity often emerge from a state of instability rather than equilibrium. It draws upon Zen teachings and personal... Balance, Practice, Letting Go |
Aug 22 2015 Tassajara |