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Stumbling Into the Realm of Great EaseSerial: SF-10808 07/31/2019, Leslie James, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the complexities of interpersonal disagreement and explores how Zen practices, such as bowing formally and stepping inward, enable individuals to engage with differing ideas and maintain harmony. These practices... Bowing, Gratitude, Time |
Jul 31 2019 Tassajara |
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Trust in Mind, Part 3 of 3Serial: SF-10887 07/31/2019, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of equanimity as presented in the Chinese poem Xin Xin Ming (Trust in Mind), emphasizing its role in fostering a balance between desires, aversions, and conditioned responses to cultivate a life... Equanimity, Emptiness, Time |
Jul 31 2019 City Center |
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Repentance: Ancient Twisted Karma (Cricket)Serial: SF-10797 07/28/2019, Keiryu Liên Shutt, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk focuses on the nature of memory and perception, illustrating how past experiences shape present understanding and behavior. The narrative underscores the importance of repentance, accountability, and non-harming in... Time, Practice, Repentance |
Jul 28 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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FearlessnessSerial: SF-10754 07/27/2019, Unzan Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk emphasizes the practice of facing fears within the context of Zen and yoga retreats at Tassajara, exploring the dichotomy of the small self, characterized by ego and fear, and the big self, representing the... Time, Yoga, Tassajara |
Jul 27 2019 Tassajara |
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Beat Zen, Square Zen, and ZenSerial: SF-10761 07/27/2019, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at City Center.
This talk explores the historical development of Zen in America, focusing on the contributions of Suzuki Roshi. It examines the transition from 'Beat Zen,' characterized by informal and free-expressionist approaches with the Beat... Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time |
Jul 27 2019 City Center |
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Freeing All Living Beings: ConversationsSerial: SF-10777 07/21/2019, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk focuses on the concept of the "Buddha way" as synonymous with Zazen and frames it as an expression of sitting with and transforming suffering. Emphasis is placed on turning the wheel of Dharma, listening to the cries of... Buddha, Suffering, Practice |
Jul 21 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Between the Actual and the IdealSerial: SF-10741 07/20/2019, Hakusho Ostlund, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk delves into the concept of self-revelation and transformation within the communal life at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, using this setting as a microcosm for exploring broader themes of authenticity, vulnerability, and... japanese, Practice, Time |
Jul 20 2019 Tassajara |
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A Timeless Spring Morning At The Temple Of The Sixth PatriarchSerial: SF-10853 07/20/2019, Gendo Lucy Xiao, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the zen concept of "mind" (心 - xin) within the context of the famous "wind flag" koan from the Wumenguan (The Gateless Gate), emphasizing how understanding resides not in external phenomena like the wind or flag... Buddha, Time, Practice |
Jul 20 2019 City Center |
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Three AtmanSerial: SF-10750 07/17/2019, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of the self through the lens of Zen Buddhism, identifying three types of self: the conventionally true self, the false self, and the ultimately true self. The ultimately true self, referred to as... Buddha Nature, Time, Name |
Jul 17 2019 Tassajara |
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Trust in Mind, Part 2 of 3Serial: SF-10821 07/17/2019, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the Zen poem "Xin Xin Ming" (Trust in Mind), attributed to the Zen/Soto teacher Sengcan. It emphasizes themes of equanimity within the context of Buddhist teachings, specifically considering attachment and... Equanimity, Emptiness, Practice |
Jul 17 2019 City Center |
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Zen's Self Trilogy: Discovering AwarenessSerial: SF-12223 Talk by Kokyo Henkel Three Atman at Tassajara on 2019-07-17
The talk explores the concept of the self in Zen philosophy, proposing three distinct types of self: the "conventionally true self," which is a causal series of body and mind experiences; the "false self," an illusionary sense of... Buddha Nature, Fayan, Zazen |
Jul 17 2019 Tassajara |
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Gentle Forbearance and InclusivenessSerial: SF-10765 07/14/2019, Jisan Anna Thorn, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the concept of tolerance, deriving from the Latin word "tolerar," which signifies enduring hardship. It connects tolerance with the Buddhist practice of kshanti paramita, or patience, a critical component of... Patience, Vow, Suffering |
Jul 14 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Forbearance and Fighting for JusticeSerial: SF-10861 07/13/2019, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk reflects on the evolution of the women's soccer team as an example of social change and contrasts this with Buddhist teachings on patience and endurance in the face of adversity. It examines the role of Buddhist concepts... Patience, Time, Buddha |
Jul 13 2019 City Center |
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Love and SanctuarySerial: SF-10770 07/13/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk emphasizes the concept of sanctuary in Zen practice, both external and internal, drawing parallels between physical sanctuaries, like Tassajara, and the inner sanctuary found through mindfulness and connection to one's... Practice, Love, Sanctuary |
Jul 13 2019 Tassajara |
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Trust in Mind, Part 1 of 3Serial: SF-10723 07/10/2019, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the poem "Xin Xin Ming" or "Trust in Mind," attributed to the Third Chinese Ancestor in Zen tradition, highlighting its interpretations within Chan Buddhism. The discussion focuses on the poem's concepts of non-... Equanimity, Bodhisattva, Emptiness |
Jul 10 2019 City Center |
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Zen-prenticeSerial: SF-10814 07/10/2019, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of Zen practice as an apprenticeship, emphasizing the importance of ongoing questioning, patience in learning, and community living. It critiques the prevalent cultural expectation of immediate... Time, Practice, Community |
Jul 10 2019 Tassajara |
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Zen Through Apprenticeship's Gentle PathSerial: SF-12304 Talk by Mary Stares Zen Prentice at Tassajara on 2019-07-10
This talk explores the practice and philosophy of Zen through the concept of apprenticeship, highlighting the importance of prolonged, experiential learning over immediate answers. The discourse draws parallels between... Community, Culture, Tassajara |
Jul 10 2019 Tassajara |
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Sweeping the Path, Sweeping the Mind - Tok!Serial: SF-10737 07/07/2019, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers on the story of Momotaro, a Japanese folk hero exemplifying the harmony of courage and kindness, intertwined with Zen teachings on the "harmony of difference and equality." This concept, expanded upon by Suzuki... Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice |
Jul 07 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Spirit Of PracticeSerial: SF-10731 07/06/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on exploring the essence of spiritual practice across different traditions. It discusses the mystery and ethos driving practices in Buddhism and Christianity, reflected through Zen stories. The stories examine... Buddhism, Practice, Desire |
Jul 06 2019 City Center |
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At the Center of All BeingsSerial: SF-10745 07/06/2019, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the notion of Buddhas sitting at the center of all suffering and emphasizes the practice of compassion, aligning oneself with all beings, and the concept of zazen as a means to practice this compassion. The... Suffering, Compassion, Time |
Jul 06 2019 Tassajara |
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Compassionate Sitting Amid Universal SufferingSerial: SF-12150 Talk by Reb Anderson At The Center Of All Beings at Tassajara on 2019-07-06
The talk focuses on the Zen Buddhist practice of compassion and the enduring presence of suffering. The speaker emphasizes that all beings, including Buddhas, sit at the center of suffering, sharing in its responsibility while... Great compassion, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi |
Jul 06 2019 Tassajara |
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Belonging to the RainbowSerial: SF-10773 06/30/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores themes of identity, belonging, and interconnectedness within the context of Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing personal identities, including LGBTQIA identities, while... Love, Time, Name |
Jun 30 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Ascending the Path on the Goat's BackSerial: SF-10838 06/29/2019, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk emphasizes the significance of recognizing the consequential nature of one's spiritual practice, drawing on Nagarjuna’s teachings to illustrate how viewing life’s path as a treacherous journey necessitates earnest... Practice, Generosity, Suffering |
Jun 29 2019 Tassajara |
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Remembering Ani Trime LhamoSerial: SF-10866 06/29/2019, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the experience of living as a lesbian in different cultural and geographical contexts, comparing past limitations and dangers with contemporary freedoms and acceptance. The narrative highlights the impact of Ani... Time, Practice, Love |
Jun 29 2019 City Center |
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Mindful Steps on Life's EdgeSerial: SF-12262 Talk by Jiryu Ascending The Path On The Goat Back at Tassajara on 2019-06-29
The talk, titled "Treading Lightly: The Zen Path," explores the concept of mindfulness and the significance of recognizing the high stakes of ethical and mindful practice in daily life. With an allegory inspired by Nagarjuna, it... Generosity, Tassajara, Meditation |
Jun 29 2019 Tassajara |
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Turning Towards DevotionSerial: SF-10743 06/26/2019, Gengyoko Tim Wicks, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the personal journey towards understanding and embracing devotion within a Zen Buddhist context, contrasting initial skepticism formed by negative experiences with organized religion and devotion, and later,... Time, Religion, Practice |
Jun 26 2019 City Center |
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The Place of HealingSerial: SF-10756 06/26/2019, Dojin Sarah Emerson, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk centers on the essential Zen teaching of interconnectedness, emphasizing the fundamental illusion of separateness from one another. It explores the historical context of Tassajara, including its ties to the Esalen tribe... Practice, Work, Time |
Jun 26 2019 Tassajara |
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Summer Solstice Meditation for the EarthSerial: SF-10834 06/23/2019, Wendy Johnson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk reflects on the significance of the summer solstice as a time of balance between light and darkness, invoking themes of ecological awareness, pilgrimage, and personal responsibility towards the earth. It highlights the... Practice, Time, Love |
Jun 23 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Work As Zen PracticeSerial: SF-10719 06/22/2019, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on integrating Zen practice into daily work activities, emphasizing that work can serve as a significant aspect of Zen practice beyond traditional methods like zazen or chanting. It explores historical... Work, Time, Practice |
Jun 22 2019 City Center |
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What is Sea Foam?Serial: SF-10728 06/20/2019, Leslie James, dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk addresses the human tendency to desire change and control, contrasting it with the acceptance exhibited by animals. It explores the notion in Zen practice that carrying oneself forward to achieve enlightenment is a... Practice, Time, Enlightenment |
Jun 20 2019 Tassajara |
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Letting Go to EnlightenmentSerial: SF-12210 Talk by Leslie James What Is Sea Foam at Tassajara on 2019-06-20
The talk explores the concept of self, control, and the nature of enlightenment within Zen practice. It contrasts the human inclination to control aspects of life with the principle of letting myriad things unfold naturally, as... Enlightenment, Suzuki Roshi, Delusion |
Jun 20 2019 Tassajara |
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What Is The Practice At Green Gulch?Serial: SF-10889 06/19/2019, Sara Tashker, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk provides an overview of the practice and historical context of Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, emphasizing its land stewardship and Zen practice integration. It details the seasonal work and practice schedules, the... Practice, Practice Period, Time |
Jun 19 2019 City Center |
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Father's Day Dharma StoriesSerial: SF-10875 06/16/2019, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the complex understanding of Dharma and Buddha nature, emphasizing the limitations of language to convey profound truths. It discusses the interpretation of Dharma as teaching, law, and phenomena, while... Nirvana, Buddhism, Peace |
Jun 16 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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A Fist of FlowersSerial: SF-10760 06/15/2019, Shoren Heather Iarusso, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the nature of emotions within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing how negative emotions, or "mental afflictions," color perception and contribute to suffering. It underscores the cyclical effect of emotions... Suffering, Emotions, Buddha |
Jun 15 2019 Tassajara |
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The Tender Gravity of KindnessSerial: SF-10832 06/15/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center.
The discussion explores the depth of kindness and its interplay with sorrow, emphasizing experiential wisdom over abstract understanding. Key themes include the necessity of experiencing loss and sorrow to truly grasp kindness,... Practice, Wisdom, japanese |
Jun 15 2019 City Center |
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Emotions and the Fluid Zen SelfSerial: SF-12362 Talk by Heather Iarusso Fist Of Flowers at Tassajara on 2019-06-15
The talk discusses the role of emotions in Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on negative emotions and their impact on perception and suffering. The talk emphasizes the Buddha's teachings on suffering, especially the Four Noble... Emotions, Buddhism, Anger |
Jun 15 2019 Tassajara |
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Being ThoroughgoingSerial: SF-10740 06/12/2019, Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the significance of thoroughgoing practice in Zen, using historical and contemporary examples to illustrate how such practice is expressed and transmitted. It discusses the Song of the Precious Mirror Samadhi by... Name, Time, Practice |
Jun 12 2019 Tassajara |
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Living In RealitySerial: SF-10746 06/12/2019, Anam Thubten, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the experiential understanding of emptiness, as emphasized in Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. The speaker reflects on the necessity of both relative and ultimate truths in Buddhist practice, discussing... Emptiness, Practice, Time |
Jun 12 2019 City Center |
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Being Thorough GoingSerial: SF-12305 Talk by Gaelyn Godwin Being Thorough Going at Tassajara on 2019-06-12
The talk explores the theme of "thoroughgoing presence" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of deeply embodying Zen teachings. The discussion highlights the significance of being present with one's... Tassajara, Dongshan, Sangha |
Jun 12 2019 Tassajara |
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Boundless Dharma GatesSerial: SF-10856 06/09/2019, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the concept of "meeting each thing as Buddha Dharma," emphasizing the importance of not being caught by reactive and habitual responses to experiences. This involves practicing with a "beginner's mind," a state... Practice, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi |
Jun 09 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Courage Of Our WholenessSerial: SF-10803 06/08/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk emphasizes the practice and embodiment of the Brahma-Viharas, or the four immeasurables (loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity), during an intensive practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center... Practice, Love, Suffering |
Jun 08 2019 City Center |
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Recognition Of Our Basic GoodnessSerial: SF-10867 06/07/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk's main thesis focuses on the practice and integration of the Brahma Viharas—loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—into meditation and daily life to achieve a wider heart-mind encompassing all... Practice, Suffering, Time |
Jun 07 2019 City Center |
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Inhale The Breeze Of KindnessSerial: SF-10826 06/06/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the practice of meditation during Sushin and explores the challenges of confronting and overcoming mental hindrances, using the framework of the Brahma Viharas—loving-kindness, compassion, joyous appreciation... Hindrances, Desire, Practice |
Jun 06 2019 City Center |
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Your Place of YesSerial: SF-10820 06/05/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of finding one's true home through practicing the Brahma Viharas—Metta (loving-kindness), Karuna (compassion), Mudita (appreciative joy), and Upekkha (equanimity)—and emphasizes the power of "yes" in... Practice, Love, Practice Period |
Jun 05 2019 City Center |
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Old PondSerial: SF-10786 06/02/2019, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the core concepts of imagination, sensory awareness, and reality, illustrated through the metaphor of Basho's haiku about a frog and a pond. The discussion emphasizes the Buddhist concept of "prapancha" (mental... Buddha, Time, Work |
Jun 02 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dharma and RacismSerial: SF-10779 06/01/2019, Keiryu Liên Shutt, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the Four Brahma Viharas—metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy), and upekkha (equanimity)—exploring their translations, applications, and systemic implications in contemporary... Enemies, Practice, Time |
Jun 01 2019 City Center |
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The Power of ForgivenessSerial: SF-10784 06/01/2019, Siobhan Cassidy, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with nonviolent communication and conflict mediation, emphasizing the transformational power of forgiveness. It discusses how forgiveness and compassion act as foundational... Forgiveness, Bodhisattva Vow, Time |
Jun 01 2019 Tassajara |
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Equanimity: Navigating Compassion and IdentitySerial: SF-12224 Talk by Keiryu Lien Schutt at City Center on 2019-06-01
The talk centers on the practice of equanimity within Zen Buddhism, particularly through the lens of the four Brahma Viharas—metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy), and upekkha (equanimity). The... Enemies, Equanimity, Practice Period |
Jun 01 2019 City Center |
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Forgiveness as Zen CompassionSerial: SF-12306 Talk by Siobhan Cassidy The Power Of Forgiveness at Tassajara on 2019-06-01
The talk focuses on the integration of forgiveness within Zen practice, emphasizing its role in compassionate communication and conflict resolution. The speaker correlates forgiveness with the practice of loving-kindness... Forgiveness, Tassajara, Bodhisattva |
Jun 01 2019 Tassajara |
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Poetry as a Catalyst for ChangeSerial: SF-12185 Talk by Conversisions Beyond Words With Nayomi And Paul at Tassajara on 2019-05-29
The talk at Tassajara explores the transformative power of poetry and art in catalyzing global change, connecting deeply with nature, and addressing socio-political issues through various poetic expressions. Focusing on Naomi... Tassajara, Money, Politics |
May 29 2019 Tassajara |