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Breaking the Staff Serial: SF-09053 8/19/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "beginner's mind" through the Zen koan "Dijon's Most Intimate," from the "Book of Serenity." It examines the idea of not knowing as a path to intimacy and enlightenment, positing that openness to... *Oneness, Book of Serenity, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 19 2015 City Center
Big Mind Talking to Small Mind Serial: SF-08993 8/19/2015, Laurie Senauke dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the significance of inner dialogue, highlighting the practice of addressing oneself by name as a method for enhancing self-awareness and control, linking the discussion to both Zen teachings and contemporary... *Zuigan, Suzuki Roshi, Name*	Laurie Schley Senauke	Aug 19 2015 Tassajara
Dizang's "Most Intimate" Serial: SF-09148 08/16/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen concept of "not knowing," emphasizing its intimate nature in spiritual awakening. The discussion centers around a koan from the Book of Serenity, featuring a dialogue between the historical Zen figures... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 16 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Work Practice and Way Seeking Mind Serial: SF-08997 8/15/2015, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the intersection of Zen work practice and cultural work ethics, particularly the Protestant work ethic, as articulated by Max Weber. The discussion contrasts these with Zen approaches such as "a day without... *Work, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Aug 15 2015 City Center
The Harmony of the Two Truths Serial: SF-09214 8/12/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the Zen principles of conventional and ultimate truths, using stories of ancient Zen masters Yunyan and Dungshan to illustrate these concepts. The importance of not seeking enlightenment from others but... *Practice, Time, Study*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 12 2015 Tassajara
The Nirvana Sutra Part 1 Serial: SF-09173 8/11/2015, Mark Blum dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk provides an exploration of the Nirvana Sutra, emphasizing its significance in the development of East Asian Buddhism and the complexities it introduces to Buddhist doctrine. The talk traces the evolution of Buddhist... *Buddha, Buddhism, Buddha Nature*	Mark Blum	Aug 11 2015 Tassajara
Time Serial: SF-09205 08/09/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The discussion explores the concept of time, drawing on Buddhist teachings, particularly focusing on the impermanence and fluidity of existence as articulated by Dogen in his essay "Uji" ('Being Time'). Time is portrayed as a... *Time, Study, Practice*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 09 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Being Jizo Serial: SF-09212 8/8/2015, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the significance of Zen practice as a path of both refuge and active engagement in the world, using the Jizos for Peace pilgrimage as a central illustrative experience. It explores the role of Jizo Bodhisattva... *Time, Peace, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 08 2015 City Center
Work Practice Part 2 Serial: SF-09168 8/8/2015, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the integration of Zen practice with work life, emphasizing the application of Zen principles to cultivate trust, creativity, and presence in everyday tasks. Key teachings include the idea of "priming" to... *Work, Practice, Love*	Marc Lesser	Aug 08 2015 Tassajara
Work Practice Part 1 Serial: SF-09155 8/7/2015, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the integration of work and Zen practice, emphasizing how work can transform through mindful attention and compassion. It highlights models for understanding work as practice and considers how Zen teachings,... *Work, Practice, Time*	Marc Lesser	Aug 07 2015 Tassajara
All Things Come Forward Serial: SF-09126 8/5/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the Genjo Koan's insight that the study of Buddhism is inherently the study of the self, which is not an isolated entity but deeply connected to the entire universe. It explores the dual tendency of... *Practice, Zendo, Enlightenment*	Leslie James	Aug 05 2015 Tassajara
Silly Old Bear Serial: SF-09078 08/02/2015, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the concept of "way-seeking heart" in Zen practice, using the story of Winnie the Pooh and the idea of following one's own tracks as an analogy for the spiritual journey within the practice of the Buddha way.... *Yoga, Practice, Buddha*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Aug 02 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Bringing Harmony to Everyone Serial: SF-09131 8/1/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the significance of Sangha in Zen practice, examining how the community, or Sangha, enables individual and collective growth through shared practice and interaction. The discussion highlights the "three jewels... *Sangha, Time, Practice*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Aug 01 2015 City Center
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 4 Serial: SF-09076 8/1/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk provides an in-depth exploration of the concluding chapters and epilogue of the Vimalakirti Sutra, focusing on its teachings about non-dual dharma, bodhisattva practices, and the reconciliation of dichotomies. It... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 01 2015 Tassajara
The Teachings of D.T. Suzuki Part 2 Serial: SF-09235 7/30/2015, Richard Jaffe dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the influences and contributions of D.T. Suzuki in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West, emphasizing his role in Buddhist-Christian dialogues, his work with Paul Carus on translating and promoting Buddhist texts,... *Time, japanese, Practice*	Richard Jaffe	Jul 30 2015 Tassajara
Not Holding to Fixed Views Serial: SF-09048 7/29/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the themes of stepping back from habitual tendencies to foster new ways of being and understanding through the context of a Yoga Zen retreat. It highlights the Vimalakirti Sutra's teachings on non-dual... *Compassion, Buddha, Bodhisattva*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 29 2015 Tassajara
Making Peace With One's Incarnation Serial: SF-09037 07/26/2015, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the sacredness of incarnation and embodiment within Zen practice, emphasizing the intertwining of spiritual awakening and social justice through the lens of interrelationship and identity. The speaker reflects... *Practice, Peace, Work*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel	Jul 26 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Group Practice is the Shortcut Serial: SF-09123 7/25/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, highlighting the profound aspects of zazen practice, which involve stopping thinking and freeing oneself from emotional activity. By utilizing excerpts from Roshi's first lecture... *Practice, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 25 2015 City Center
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen, Part 2 Serial: SF-09128 7/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller and Brother David Steindl-Rast, dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on the interplay between Zen and Christian perspectives, exploring themes such as the nature of truth and the journey towards enlightenment. Zen teachings highlight the importance of direct experience and... *Name, Global Warming, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 25 2015 Tassajara
Taking Care of Each Other Serial: SF-09219 7/22/2015, Shinki Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of community and personal growth within the context of Zen practice. The discussion underscores the importance of mutual support, shared experiences, and dialogue within a Zen center. The speaker... *Work, Time, Practice*	Shinki Mark Lancaster	Jul 22 2015 City Center
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen, Part 1 Serial: SF-09216 7/22/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller and Brother David Steindl-Rast, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the nature of prayer and attention through the lens of Zen and Christian traditions, emphasizing the interplay between the silence and understanding that prayer can cultivate. The discussion outlines the... *Silence, Practice, Faith*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 22 2015 Tassajara
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 3 Serial: SF-09223 7/19/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the Vimalakirti Sutra, specifically about Vimalakirti's role in demonstrating the application of upaya, or skillful means, emphasizing liberation and non-duality, and underscoring the universality and... *Bodhisattva, Manjushri, Liberation*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 19 2015 Tassajara
The Gift Of Dialogue Serial: SF-09180 07/19/2015, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the intersection of Buddhist and Catholic principles in addressing environmental and social issues, inspired by a recent interfaith dialogue at the Vatican. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue, as... *Practice, Work, Suffering*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jul 19 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Leading From Within Serial: SF-09050 7/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the continuity of Zen practice, referencing Dogen Zenji's teachings on "the great road of Buddha" and continuous practice, which impacts the world invisibly yet powerfully. This concept is paralleled with a... *Practice, Time, Balance*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 18 2015 City Center
The Zen of Going to the Rest Room Serial: SF-09035 7/18/2015, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, particularly the integration of Zen practice into daily life. Emphasizing the concept of "The Zen of Going to the Restroom," the discussion highlights how mundane activities can... *Practice, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 18 2015 Tassajara
Fish, Birds and Life Serial: SF-09221 7/16/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen's metaphor of fish and birds from the "Genjo Koan" to convey the interconnectedness of life and the concept of dependency and interdependence inherent in existence. It emphasizes that true understanding... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Leslie James	Jul 16 2015 Tassajara
Thinking About Not Thinking Serial: SF-09104 7/15/2015, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the evolution and characteristics of American Zen Buddhism, comparing its experiential nature to charismatic Protestantism. It highlights the lack of a strong academic foundation in Zen translations in the West... *Buddhism, Practice, Zazen*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Jul 15 2015 City Center
Turning Away and Touching Are Both Wrong Serial: SF-09165 7/15/2015, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk centers on exploring the themes presented in "The Song of the Precious Mirror Samadhi," emphasizing the concept of "precious mirror awareness" and its role in Zen practice. The discussion highlights how the teaching of... *Consciousness, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2015 Tassajara
Right Speech, Right Listening and Communicating Across Difference Serial: SF-09019 7/13/2015, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the practice of "right speech" and "right listening" within a Buddhist context, emphasizing their roles in communication and ethical conduct. The discussion explores these concepts through traditional Buddhist... *Right Speech, Practice, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jul 13 2015 Tassajara
Altruism and Infinite Forms of Compassion Serial: SF-09224 07/12/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily explores the themes of altruism and compassion in Buddhism, drawing connections between historical teachings and modern interpretations. It emphasizes the bodhisattva vow of infinite compassion, illustrating... *Compassion, Happiness, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 12 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Many Faces of Altruism Serial: SF-09101 7/11/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily focuses on the themes of altruism and compassion, contextualized within a recent conference in Indonesia and a tragic event in Charleston. Central to the discussion is the exploration of altruism as... *Compassion, Suffering, Happiness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 11 2015 City Center
Inconceivable Liberation Serial: SF-09157 7/11/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on "inconceivable liberation" as depicted in the Vimalakirti Sutra, emphasizing the interplay between humility and enlightenment. Using the narrative of Shariputra's interaction with Vimalakirti, the talk... *Love, Practice, Liberation*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 11 2015 Tassajara
Meeting Conflict with Compassion Part 2 Serial: SF-09029 7/9/2015, Lisa Hoffman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of addressing conflict with compassion within the framework of Zen practice, emphasizing inclusiveness and understanding differing perceptions to resolve or accept conflicts. It highlights skills in... *Practice, Time, Tassajara*	Jisho Lisa Beth Hoffman	Jul 09 2015 Tassajara
The Mystery of the Purple Crayon Serial: SF-09208 7/8/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion delves into the integration of Zen practice with art, using drawing as a medium to explore the Zen concept of "meeting" and the role of judgment in practice. By drawing parallels between the teachings of Zen Master... *Time, Dogen, Buddha*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Jul 08 2015 Tassajara
The Healing Ritual of Totally Engaged Stillness Serial: SF-09206 7/8/2015, Myoju Erin Merk dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Zazen posture within Zen practice, emphasizing its significance in revealing one's interactions with the world and shaping one's existential experiences. It discusses the importance of recognizing... *Posture, Practice, Zazen*	Myoju Erin Merk	Jul 08 2015 City Center
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 2 Serial: SF-09042 7/6/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk is a continuation of a series on the Vimalakirti Sutra, examining its significance to Zen philosophy, specifically focusing on its teachings about 'sunyata' or emptiness and skillful means. The speaker reflects on... *Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 06 2015 Tassajara
Freedom and the Inner Revolution Serial: SF-09166 07/05/2015, Jeremy Levie, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of interdependence against the backdrop of Fourth of July celebrations, linking historical and contemporary political and social issues. It focuses on the Zen concept of Bodhicitta, the spirit of... *Practice, Freedom, Time*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Jul 05 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Reflections on Change and Karma Serial: SF-09200 06/28/2015, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of recent societal changes, specifically the legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.S., and examines these shifts through the lens of Zen teachings and personal reflection. It addresses the... *Time, Buddha, Hate*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Jun 28 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Equal Dignity Serial: SF-09159 6/27/2015, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "equal dignity," using the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming same-sex marriage rights as a backdrop. Reflections on personal experiences of identity, societal change, and familial... *Work, Love, Time*	Onryu Mary Stares	Jun 27 2015 City Center
The Technique of Zazen Serial: SF-09226 6/27/2015, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the nature and purpose of meditation in Zen practice, highlighting a perceived lack of explicit technical instruction traditionally within Zen as a reflection of its philosophy emphasizing sudden enlightenment... *Meditation, Effort, Breath*	Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jun 27 2015 Tassajara
The Heart Sutra - Tanahashi Serial: SF-09119 6/24/2015, Kazuaki Tanahashi dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Heart Sutra, highlighting its complex themes of selflessness and negation, and the intricacies of translating emptiness as boundlessness. A personal journey in translating the Sutra's challenging concepts... *Wisdom, Heart Sutra, Suffering*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Jun 24 2015 Tassajara
The Body under the Flowering Hedge Serial: SF-09207 6/24/2015, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The central thesis of the talk revolves around the concept of the "pure body of reality" or Dharmakaya, within Buddhist thought, explored through the analogy of the flowering hedge and the metaphor of the golden-haired lion to... *Practice, Time, Dharmakaya*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Jun 24 2015 City Center
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 1 Serial: SF-09227 6/23/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the Vimalakirti Sutra's significance and its place within Zen and Mahayana Buddhism. Emphasizing the non-dual Dharma, reconciliation of dichotomies, and the bodhisattva path, the discourse includes details on... *Buddha, Mahayana, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 23 2015 Tassajara
A Father's Day Talk Serial: SF-09008 06/21/2015, Sessei Meg Levie, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and the metaphor of fatherhood, highlighting the interplay between traditional roles and spiritual inquiry. Using the life of Siddhartha (Buddha) and his departure from... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Sessei Meg Levie	Jun 21 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Buddha Was Enlightened Under a Tree Serial: SF-09182 6/20/2015, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the intertwined teachings of Buddhism and contemporary ecological responsibility, drawing parallels between ancient spiritual insights and modern environmental challenges. It discusses Buddhist teachings on... *Buddha, Time, Suffering*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jun 20 2015 City Center
Trusting Your Life Serial: SF-09110 6/20/2015, Mako Voelkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the challenge of trusting one's life by emphasizing direct experience over intellectual reasoning. It highlights the importance of being present and fully experiencing each moment through practices like Zazen,... *Breath, Practice, Bell*	Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Jun 20 2015 Tassajara
Through the Kaleidoscope Serial: SF-09001 6/17/2015, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of the impermanence of perspectives, using the metaphor of a kaleidoscope to illustrate how perspectives shift over time and under different circumstances. The speaker highlights a personal anecdote... *Time, Practice, Love*	Onryu Mary Stares	Jun 17 2015 City Center
Equal Ground, Connected Lives Serial: SF-09032 6/14/2015, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen precept of "meeting others on equal ground," emphasizing the interconnectedness of all human beings and its importance in overcoming societal biases and personal judgments. The discourse delves into the... *Time, Precepts, Work*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 14 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Guideposts for Bodhisattvas Serial: SF-09055 6/13/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on Eihei Dogen's fascicle "The Bodhisattvas Four Methods of Guidance," which includes giving, kind speech, beneficial action, and identity action. These methods serve both to guide others to awakening and to... *Practice, Time, Dogen*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jun 13 2015 City Center
The Path to Wholeness Serial: SF-09056 6/13/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the "Path to Wholeness," exploring Zen's emphasis on integrating life's contradictions into a unified understanding. The discussion critiques the dichotomy of moral systems and highlights practices such as... *Practice, Poetry, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 13 2015 Tassajara

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