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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's Path to Shared HarmonySerial: SF-10733 05/29/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller and Naomi Shihab Nye, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the intersections of poetry and spirituality, emphasizing the role of nature and human experience. Poems and reflections speak to the enduring beauty and challenge of connecting deeply with the present moment,... Time, Tassajara, Love |
May 29 2019 Tassajara |
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The Essence of Buddha's Heart Teachings: EquanimitySerial: SF-10809 05/29/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on a detailed exploration of equanimity as the culminating facet of the Brahma Viharas, or divine abodes, within Buddhist practice. It examines the balance equanimity provides amid life's vicissitudes and its... Equanimity, Love, Practice |
May 29 2019 City Center |
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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 |
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The World Could Be OtherwiseSerial: SF-10880 05/26/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the power of imagination in transforming reality and emphasizes the necessity of adopting the bodhisattva path to address contemporary global challenges. Niels Bohr's anecdote about the horseshoe provides a... Practice, Bodhisattva, Effort |
May 26 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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The World Could Be OtherwiseSerial: SF-10869 05/25/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the power of imagination and its role in spiritual practice, emphasizing the bodhisattva path. The speaker uses anecdotes about physicist Niels Bohr and surrealist poet Robert Desnos to illustrate themes of... Bodhisattva, Time, Practice |
May 25 2019 City Center |
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Meeting Our HabitsSerial: SF-10877 05/25/2019, Hakusho Ostlund, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the concept of free will in Buddhism, suggesting it is often considered a speculative question not directly addressed by the Buddha, who prioritized teaching about suffering and its cessation. It focuses on the... Practice, Time, Emotions |
May 25 2019 Tassajara |
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The Fundamental Predicament of Human ExistenceSerial: SF-10812 05/22/2019, Bryan Clark, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the paradox of enlightenment and samsara, drawing on Buddhist teachings to illustrate how true happiness entails accepting one's intrinsic imperfections and the ongoing process of striving to be someone else. In... Nirvana, Buddha, Suffering |
May 22 2019 Tassajara |
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The Essence of Buddha's Heart Teachings: Appreciative JoySerial: SF-10883 05/22/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the Buddhist concept of Mudita, or sympathetic joy, exploring its significance as one of the four Brahma Viharas, alongside metta (kindness), karuna (compassion), and upekkha (equanimity). It emphasizes Mudita... Happiness, Time, Practice |
May 22 2019 City Center |
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Refuge and ResponsibilitySerial: SF-10824 05/19/2019, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses the Zen Buddhist perspective on interdependence, emphasizing that all beings are intrinsically connected and supported by the universe. It explores the dual concepts of great relief and great responsibility... Practice, Time, Oneness |
May 19 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Lotus Sutra: What To Think Of ItSerial: SF-10781 05/18/2019, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk provides an analysis of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing its role as the ultimate teaching of the Buddha and the importance of skillful means and predictions of future Buddhahood in its conveyance of enlightenment. It... Lotus Sutra, Buddha, Bodhisattva |
May 18 2019 City Center |
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The Essence of Buddha's Heart Teachings: CompassionSerial: SF-10815 05/15/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the importance of the Brahma Viharas, specifically focusing on Karuna (compassion) and its intricate relationships with kindness, empathy, and response to suffering. The discussion underscores compassion as a... Compassion, Suffering, Pain |
May 15 2019 City Center |
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A Reason To Be TogetherSerial: SF-10858 05/15/2019, Linda Galijan, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion within Zen practice as an expression of Dharma, emphasizing how these social principles can be seen as inherently part of spiritual teachings. Drawing... Practice, Time, Work |
May 15 2019 Tassajara |
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Fierce LoveSerial: SF-10828 05/12/2019, Dojin Sarah Emerson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk addresses the human tendency to overlook the impermanence of life and the impact of societal conventions, particularly focusing on Mother's Day and the broader maternal archetype. It examines how Zen practice can support... Time, Love, Practice |
May 12 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Mindfulness and IntimacySerial: SF-10769 05/11/2019, Ben Connelly dharma talk at City Center.
The talk addresses the themes of mindfulness and intimacy in Zen practice, emphasizing their role in fostering compassion, calm, and joyful action. It critiques the commercialization of mindfulness and stresses the importance of... Mindfulness, Intimacy, Practice |
May 11 2019 City Center |
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This is Esselen LandSerial: SF-10822 05/11/2019, Zenshin Greg Fain, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk emphasizes the exploration of different worldviews, drawing comparisons between the Indigenous Esalen worldview and the European perspective during the mission period. It discusses the dynamic nature of perception as... Tassajara, Dogen, Vow |
May 11 2019 Tassajara |
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The Essence of Buddha's Heart Teachings: KindnessSerial: SF-10759 05/08/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the exploration of the Four Brahma Viharas, specifically emphasizing metta, or kindness, as the foundational state for cultivating other qualities such as compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. The... Buddha, Love, Practice |
May 08 2019 City Center |
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On Genjo KoanSerial: SF-10804 05/08/2019, Korin Charlie Pokorny, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk delves into Dogen's concept of Genjo Koan, focusing on the dynamic relationship between self and experience, drawing parallels to fish swimming in water and birds flying in the sky. The exploration emphasizes the non-... Koan, Practice, Delusion |
May 08 2019 Tassajara |
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Buddha's Birthday: The PrequelSerial: SF-10817 05/05/2019, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk commemorates Buddha's birthday and reflects on the Bodhisattva vow's significance, highlighting the story of Sumedha, who was predicted by Buddha Dipankara to become Buddha Shakyamuni. The discussion delves into Buddhist... Buddha, Vow, Practice |
May 05 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Yes Is A WorldSerial: SF-10774 5/4/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the six-week practice period centering on the Brahma Viharas—kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—explored through meditation practices of shamatha (calm abiding) and vipassana (insight). The... Practice, Suffering, Practice Period |
May 04 2019 City Center |
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Love Is A PlaceSerial: SF-10724 5/1/2019, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on exploring the Brahma Viharas—kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity—as central qualities for spiritual practice in the context of a six-week study period at the San Francisco Zen Center. It... Love, Happiness, Practice |
May 01 2019 City Center |
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Turn the Light InwardSerial: SF-10845 05/01/2019, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk engages with the concept of "refuge" in Zen practice, emphasizing that true refuge involves taking personal responsibility for one's life and experiences. It highlights how acknowledging personal conditioning, along with... Practice, Pain, Time |
May 01 2019 Tassajara |
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Zen Practice Challenging RacismSerial: SF-10727 04/28/2019, Korin Charlie Pokorny, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk examines how Zen practice can address societal issues such as racism by fostering a responsive ethics through three key virtues: being in touch with vulnerability, not knowing, and understanding the self as relational.... Work, Practice, Peace |
Apr 28 2019 Green Gulch Farm |
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Just One CareerSerial: SF-10831 4/27/2019, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the theme of integrating love within the practice of Zen, suggesting the translation of Zen to love through absorption and self-awareness, emphasizing love's practical application in meditation and everyday... Love, Practice, Time |
Apr 27 2019 City Center |
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Reality In This BeingSerial: SF-10830 04/26/2019, Leslie James, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the practice of Soto Zen, emphasizing self-study through an open-hearted engagement with oneself during Zazen (meditative sitting). The significance of this practice is illustrated by a koan featuring the... Soto Zen, Practice, Practice Period |
Apr 26 2019 Tassajara |