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Freeing All Living Beings: Conversations Serial: 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... *Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 21 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Between the Actual and the Ideal Serial: 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...	Hakusho Ostlund	Jul 20 2019 Tassajara
A Timeless Spring Morning At The Temple Of The Sixth Patriarch Serial: 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...	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Jul 20 2019 City Center
Three Atman Serial: 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*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 17 2019 Tassajara
Trust in Mind, Part 2 of 3 Serial: 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*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jul 17 2019 City Center
Zen's Self Trilogy: Discovering Awareness Serial: 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*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 17 2019 Tassajara
Gentle Forbearance and Inclusiveness Serial: 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, Suffering*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Jul 14 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Love and Sanctuary Serial: 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... *Sanctuary*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jul 13 2019 Tassajara
Forbearance and Fighting for Justice Serial: 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*	Sozan Michael McCord	Jul 13 2019 City Center
Trust in Mind, Part 1 of 3 Serial: 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*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jul 10 2019 City Center
Zen-prentice Serial: 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... *Community*	Onryu Mary Stares	Jul 10 2019 Tassajara
Zen Through Apprenticeship's Gentle Path Serial: 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, Tassajara*	Onryu Mary Stares	Jul 10 2019 Tassajara
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*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 07 2019 Green Gulch Farm
The Spirit Of Practice Serial: 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...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 06 2019 City Center
At the Center of All Beings Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 06 2019 Tassajara
Compassionate Sitting Amid Universal Suffering Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 06 2019 Tassajara
Belonging to the Rainbow Serial: 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...	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 30 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Ascending the Path on the Goat's Back Serial: 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... *Generosity, Suffering*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jun 29 2019 Tassajara
Remembering Ani Trime Lhamo Serial: 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...	Onryu Mary Stares	Jun 29 2019 City Center
Mindful Steps on Life's Edge Serial: 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*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jun 29 2019 Tassajara
Turning Towards Devotion Serial: 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,...	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jun 26 2019 City Center
The Place of Healing Serial: 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...	Dojin Sarah Emerson	Jun 26 2019 Tassajara
Summer Solstice Meditation for the Earth Serial: 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...	Wendy Johnson	Jun 23 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Work As Zen Practice Serial: 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...	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jun 22 2019 City Center
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... *Enlightenment*	Leslie James	Jun 20 2019 Tassajara
Letting Go to Enlightenment Serial: 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*	Leslie James	Jun 20 2019 Tassajara
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 Period*	Ango Sara Tashker	Jun 19 2019 City Center
Father's Day Dharma Stories Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 16 2019 Green Gulch Farm
A Fist of Flowers Serial: 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*	Shoren Heather Iarusso	Jun 15 2019 Tassajara
The Tender Gravity of Kindness Serial: 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,... *Wisdom*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 15 2019 City Center
Emotions and the Fluid Zen Self Serial: 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*	Shoren Heather Iarusso	Jun 15 2019 Tassajara
Being Thoroughgoing Serial: 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...	Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin	Jun 12 2019 Tassajara
Living In Reality Serial: SF-10746 06/12/2019, Anam Thubten, dharma talk at City Center. The talk "Living In Reality" explores the concepts of relative and ultimate truth within Buddhism, particularly focusing on the realization of emptiness as beyond concepts and words. Emphasis is placed on the importance of... *Emptiness*	Anam Thubten	Jun 12 2019 City Center
Being Thorough Going Serial: 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*	Setsuan Gaelyn Godwin	Jun 12 2019 Tassajara
Boundless Dharma Gates Serial: 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... *Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Jun 09 2019 Green Gulch Farm
The Courage Of Our Wholeness Serial: 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... *Suffering*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 08 2019 City Center
Recognition Of Our Basic Goodness Serial: 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... *Suffering*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 07 2019 City Center
Inhale The Breeze Of Kindness Serial: 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*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 06 2019 City Center
Your Place of Yes Serial: 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 Period*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 05 2019 City Center
Old Pond Serial: 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...	Fu Schroeder	Jun 02 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Dharma and Racism Serial: 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...	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 01 2019 City Center
The Power of Forgiveness Serial: 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*	Siobhan Cassidy	Jun 01 2019 Tassajara
Equanimity: Navigating Compassion and Identity Serial: 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... *Equanimity, Practice Period*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 01 2019 City Center
Forgiveness as Zen Compassion Serial: 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*	Siobhan Cassidy	Jun 01 2019 Tassajara
Poetry's Path to Shared Harmony Serial: 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,... *Tassajara*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Naomi Shihab Nye	May 29 2019 Tassajara
The Essence of Buddha's Heart Teachings: Equanimity Serial: 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*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 29 2019 City Center
Poetry as a Catalyst for Change Serial: 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*	Naomi Shihab Nye, Ryushin Paul Haller	May 29 2019 Tassajara
The World Could Be Otherwise Serial: 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... *Bodhisattva, Effort*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 26 2019 Green Gulch Farm
The World Could Be Otherwise Serial: 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*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 25 2019 City Center
Meeting Our Habits Serial: 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... *Emotions*	Hakusho Ostlund	May 25 2019 Tassajara

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