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After This, See On Your Own Serial: SF-10854 03/21/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between perception and reality, highlighting the Zen practice of embracing all experiences, including failures, for spiritual growth and understanding. Drawing from Seamus Heaney's poem "The... *Time, Practice, Faith*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 21 2019 City Center
The Dharma of Tardigrades Serial: SF-10882 03/21/2019, Kathie Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk discusses the resilience and survival strategy of tardigrades, using them as a metaphor for discussing Zen concepts like flexibility and non-attachment. It critiques traditional hierarchies, emphasizing the dynamic... *Time, Practice, Community*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Mar 21 2019 Tassajara
This Is Your One Mystery Serial: SF-10742 03/20/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the philosophical inquiry into the nature and process of Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of existence and awareness. It delves into the perpetual quest for understanding one's origin and purpose... *Time, Practice, Liberation*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 20 2019 City Center
Settling With Sesshin Serial: SF-10825 03/19/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the concept of "sasheen," emphasizing an experiential understanding of Zen practice beyond intellectual comprehension. It explores themes of initiation, presence, and the interplay of contraction and... *Book of Serenity, Compassion, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 19 2019 City Center
The Spirit Of Shikantaza Serial: SF-10793 03/18/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice through Koan Case 32 from the "Book of Serenity," highlighting the challenge of reversing thought to focus on the mind itself rather than external thoughts. The discussion contrasts... *Consciousness, Practice, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 18 2019 City Center
Drinking Tea and Eating Rice Are the Everyday Affairs Serial: SF-10734 03/17/2019, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm explores the theme of "Buddha activity," emphasizing it as the continual process of freeing beings from deluded self-consciousness to achieve peace and harmony. It discusses the duality between the... *Buddha, Consciousness, Stillness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 17 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Supporting Each Other To Sit Sesshin Serial: SF-10847 03/17/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, Sozan Michael McCord dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the challenges and transformations experienced during a Shashin, a week-long Zen meditation retreat, emphasizing the concept of "just this moment" in zazen practice. The teachings revolve around... *Zazen, Time, Intention*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Sozan Michael McCord	Mar 17 2019 City Center
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Serial: SF-10859 03/16/2019, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of mindful individual action within a collective, drawing on the analogy of the communal hunting practices of First Nations people at Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump in Alberta, Canada. The narrative... *Time, Practice, Right Speech*	Onryu Mary Stares	Mar 16 2019 City Center
Love And Power In Relationship Serial: SF-10747 03/09/2019, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. The central theme of this talk is the relationship between love and power, explored through the lens of Zen Buddhist teachings. The discussion emphasizes the complexities and nuances of love, particularly in the context of... *Love, Practice, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 09 2019 City Center
Practice Period Class Serial: SF-10878 03/06/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the profound experience of monastic life, characterized by its timeless quality and deep roots in ancient traditions. It also explores the balance between maintaining spiritual and traditional values while... *Time, Practice, Practice Period*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 06 2019 Tassajara
What Is The Cause Of This Suffering? Serial: SF-10816 03/03/2019, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk mainly explores the applicability and enduring relevance of the Four Noble Truths in the context of personal suffering and misunderstandings with others. The discussion involves recognizing superficial diagnoses of... *Suffering, Practice, Buddha*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Mar 03 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Silence Is The Best Story Serial: SF-10802 03/02/2019, Hoitsu Suzuki dharma talk at City Center. This talk emphasizes the essence of Zazen as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha, focusing on the value of sitting quietly and purely without the intention of achieving something or becoming someone. It explores the interconnectedness of... *Zazen, Buddha, Time*	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Mar 02 2019 City Center
Grandmother Heart Serial: SF-10748 02/24/2019, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk outlines the concept of "grandmotherly mind," focusing on kindness and nurturing within the framework of Zen practice. The discussion highlights the teachings of Dogen from the 1200s, emphasizing the importance of fully... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 24 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Without Hindrance, There Is No Fear Serial: SF-10749 02/23/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the concept of constructs in Zen practice, highlighting the Heart Sutra's theme of immersion in Prajnaparamita, where the mind without hindrance transcends fear and abides in nirvana. It explores how sacred... *Heart Sutra, Zazen, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 23 2019 City Center
Compassion in the Illusion of Self Serial: SF-12201 Talk by Michael M Ord at City Center on 2019-02-20 The talk addresses the pervasive nature of suffering, likening human misunderstanding and resistance to aid to a bat trapped in tape, exploring themes of empathy and the difficulty of recognizing help. The Heart Sutra serves as a... *Breath, Heart Sutra, Bodhisattva*	Sozan Michael McCord	Feb 20 2019 City Center
The Truth of Our Life is Speaking, Sitting and Listening Serial: SF-10848 02/17/2019, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of practice in Zen Buddhism as synonymous with enlightenment, emphasizing the immediacy of practice as an expression of Buddhahood in daily life. It argues that every action, thought, and word in one... *Practice, Buddha Mind, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 17 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Mindfulness as a Support for Equity and Social Justice Serial: SF-10840 02/16/2019, Rhonda V Magee, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of mindfulness practices in addressing social justice and equity, emphasizing interconnectedness, or "Ubuntu," and the ongoing impact of historical injustices. Discussions include the integration of... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Rhonda V. Magee	Feb 16 2019 City Center
Sesshin Day 5 - The Point Of Zazen Serial: SF-10739 2/14/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the profundity of zazen practice, specifically examining Dogen's famous work "Zazen Shin." It underscores the paradoxical nature of Zen teachings, emphasizing the interplay of realization beyond thinking and... *Buddha, Zazen, Intention*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 14 2019 Tassajara
The Sound of the Cicadas Penetrates the Rock Serial: SF-10819 02/13/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of presence and energy in Zen practice, focusing on the interplay of form and emptiness as expressed in Zen teachings. The discussion references the Heart Sutra and the Parinirvana Sutta, using the... *Emptiness, Breath, Parinirvana*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 13 2019 City Center
Sesshin Day 4 talk Serial: SF-10884 02/13/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen's concept of "Only a Buddha and a Buddha" and uses meditation practices to illustrate the principle of indirect engagement with thoughts and feelings. The discussion emphasizes transformation, recognizing... *Buddha, Dogen, Work*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Feb 13 2019 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 3 - Katto: Twining Vines Serial: SF-10850 02/12/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of Dharma Transmission, challenging conventional interpretations by emphasizing Dogen's view that every moment of authentic Zen practice embodies this transmission. The discussion further critiques... *Practice, Transmission, Buddha*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 12 2019 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 2 talk Serial: SF-10762 02/11/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores concepts of identity, responsibility, and perception within Zen practice, emphasizing the idea of viewing personal attributes and emotions as tools rather than intrinsic elements of self. This perspective... *Practice, Platform Sutra, Koan*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Feb 11 2019 Tassajara
Compassionate Inquiry Serial: SF-10721 02/10/2019, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with environmental stewardship at Green Gulch Farm, highlighting Arbor Day's evolution and the role of the San Francisco Zen Center community in watershed restoration. The... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Intimacy*	Ango Sara Tashker	Feb 10 2019 Green Gulch Farm
To Diligently Care for and Collect Body and Mind Serial: SF-10813 02/10/2019, Hakusho Ostlund, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen, emphasizing the integration of body and mind and addressing common misconceptions known as the four illnesses from the "Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment" that can misguide practitioners:... *Practice, Breath, Enlightenment*	Hakusho Ostlund	Feb 10 2019 Tassajara
Ruiyan Calls Master Serial: SF-10855 02/09/2019, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Zen practice of being fully present in each moment, inspired by Dogen's "Genjo Koan," which emphasizes living in the present as a practice of Zen. The speaker highlights the Zen teaching that ordinary... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Feb 09 2019 City Center
On Buddha's Parinirvana Serial: SF-10852 02/06/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the Buddha's life, exploring his transition from a privileged existence to a seeker of enlightenment spurred by the recognition of suffering. It highlights the Parinirvana Sutra, detailing the Buddha's final... *Buddha, Concentration, Time*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 06 2019 Tassajara
A Sense of Something Greater Serial: SF-10870 02/02/2019, Les Kaye and Teresa Bouza, dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the impact of technology on spirituality in contemporary life, emphasizing how dependence on technology leads to disconnection from authentic self and universal truths. It introduces the book "A Sense of... *Work, Practice, Interview*	Teresa Bouza, Les Kaye	Feb 02 2019 City Center
Three Realms of Wisdom (video) Serial: SF-10744 1/26/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the essential teachings of the "Heart Sutra," emphasizing the concept of "beginner's mind" from Suzuki Roshi. It explores three expressions of wisdom within Buddhism—conventional knowledge, insight, and the... *Practice, Wisdom, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 26 2019 City Center
Three Realms of Wisdom Serial: SF-10796 01/26/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the concept of "Beginner’s Mind," promoting openness and potential in practice over the constraints of expertise. It underscores the application of Zen teachings, specifically investigating the Heart Sutra,... *Practice, Wisdom, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 26 2019 City Center
Sesshin Day 5-Gate 3 Serial: SF-10823 01/25/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on Zen practice, the meaning of experience, and the six subtle Dharma gates, particularly focusing on the practice and realization of "turning" and "purification." The speaker discusses the role of questioning... *Practice, Breath, Zendo*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 25 2019 Tassajara
Taking Refuge in Buddha, My Own Material Body Serial: SF-10787 01/24/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intricate relationship between human perception, particularly through the senses, and the realization of spiritual enlightenment within Zen practice. It draws parallels between this theme and experiences of... *Pain, Time, Enlightenment*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Jan 24 2019 Tassajara
Putting on our Robes at the Sound of the Bell Serial: SF-10755 01/23/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the theme of engaging in Zen practice by embracing the immensity of existence and fostering a beginner's mind. Rather than approaching Zen practice with a specific agenda, the discussion suggests using rituals... *Practice, Wisdom, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 23 2019 City Center
Sesshin Day 3-Gate 2 Serial: SF-10885 01/23/2019, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the concept of timelessness and repetition in Zen practice as a method to anchor practice in the present moment, emphasizing the significance of counting and following as meditative acts within the framework of... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 23 2019 Tassajara
The Story of Hui Neng Serial: SF-10722 01/22/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the foundational Zen text, the Platform Sutra of Huineng, discussing the life of the sixth patriarch Huineng and the significance of the Sutra in Zen practice. It recounts Huineng's journey from poverty to... *Platform Sutra, Buddha, Time*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Jan 22 2019 Tassajara
Breathing into Sublime Awareness Serial: SF-10843 Talk by Norman Fischer at Tassajara on 2019-01-21 The talk focuses on the meditation text "The Six Subtle Dharma Gates" by Zhiyi, emphasizing its role in the practice of zazen and the development of mindfulness. The discussion contrasts this with Dogen's teachings, highlighting... *Breath, Practice, Zazen*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 21 2019 Tassajara
What Do You Call the World? Serial: SF-10806 01/19/2019, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the profound legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing his alignment with Buddhist principles such as the Bodhisattva vow and nonviolence. The discourse draws parallels between King's teachings and Buddhist... *Buddha, Wisdom, Five Ranks*	Fu Schroeder	Jan 19 2019 City Center
The Wild Ones Serial: SF-10791 01/18/2019, Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the dichotomy in Zen practice between the structured rituals and the formlessness of meditation. It emphasizes the freedom found in Zen meditation as a reflection of the 'wild' nature of practitioners.... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Jan 18 2019 Tassajara
Transforming Suffering Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-12333 Talk by Norman Fischer at Tassajara on 2019-01-13 The talk focuses on transforming suffering through Zen practice, particularly within the context of the 90-day practice period or Ango. The speaker explores the concept of practice periods as articulated by Dogen, highlighting... *Practice Period, Right Effort, Dogen*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 13 2019 Tassajara
Courageous and Vulnerable Conversations Serial: SF-10792 01/12/2019, Siobhan Cassidy, dharma talk at City Center. This talk centers on the importance of Sangha, or community, as a pillar of Buddhist practice, emphasizing how it fulfills the human need for connection and belonging. It delves into the concepts of courageous and vulnerable... *Time, Community, Sangha*	Siobhan Cassidy	Jan 12 2019 City Center
Warmth Transmitted: The Zen Connection Serial: SF-10863 Talk by Gendo Lucy Xiao at City Center on 2019-01-08 The talk explores the concept of "warm feeling" within Zen practice, emphasizing its significance in fostering interconnectedness and compassion through acts of kindness and gratitude. The speaker recounts personal anecdotes to... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Jan 08 2019 City Center
Life Itself Serial: SF-10865 01/06/2019, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the practice of cultivating gratitude and appreciation, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both the presence and absence of blessings. It encourages shifting from focusing solely on life's specific... *Practice, Work, New Year*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jan 06 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Our Ceremonies, Our Lives Serial: SF-10857 01/05/2019, Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance of Dharma names, ceremonies in daily life, and how they contribute to community building and individual practice. The speaker introduces the Jukai ceremony, detailing its historical roots,... *Ceremony, Precepts, Name*	Jisan Tova Green	Jan 05 2019 City Center
How We Open Our Lives to the Sangha Serial: SF-10775 01/02/2019, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the significance of practice, the role of community, and the speaker's personal journey through various life experiences and Zen training. The narrative intertwines reflections on choices, transitioning from... *Practice, Time, Work*	Onryu Mary Stares	Jan 02 2019 City Center
Conscious Ageing Serial: SF-11450 12/30/2018, Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk addresses the theme of change and impermanence, drawing from Zen teachings and personal experience to explore how one might cultivate patience and presence in the face of life's transitions. The discussion centers on... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Dec 30 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Zen's Intellectual Dance in America Serial: SF-11508 Talk by Wendy Lewis at City Center on 2018-12-27 The central thesis of the talk focuses on the theme of anti-intellectualism in Zen, particularly within the American context. The discussion highlights the tension between faith and intellectual inquiry, using the Lotus Sutra as... *Lotus Sutra, Practice, Study*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 27 2018 City Center
Saying "Yes" to the Impossible Serial: SF-11527 12/23/2018, Myoju Erin Merk, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of the Bodhisattva vow within Zen practice, emphasizing the motivational power and transformative potential it holds for both individuals and communities. It examines the challenge of embodying... *Bodhisattva, Practice, Vow*	Myoju Erin Merk	Dec 23 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Stream Entry Serial: SF-11610 12/22/2018, Peter van der Sterre, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "stream entry" in Buddhism as a significant milestone in spiritual practice. Initially misunderstood as a pursuit of achievements within Zen, it is instead characterized as a self-discovery... *Practice, Time, Study*	Peter Van Der Sterre	Dec 22 2018 City Center
Love the Work Serial: SF-11613 12/16/2018, Marc Lesser, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The discussion addresses the interplay of ritual, time, and love within Zen practice, emphasizing mindfulness and presence. Drawing parallels between Zen teachings and personal experiences, the focus centers on Norman Fisher's "... *Love, Practice, Work*	Marc Lesser	Dec 16 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Illusions: Pathways to Zen Awakening Serial: SF-11485 Talk by Fu Rohatsu at Tassajara on 2018-12-15 The talk explores the themes of perception, consciousness, and enlightenment in Zen philosophy, with specific references to Chinese poetry and Yogacara teachings. The speaker uses a poem by Po Zhuri to illustrate the interplay of... *Enlightenment, Wisdom, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 15 2018 Tassajara
Some Principle Of Being Abides Serial: SF-11635 12/15/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of interconnectedness, generosity, and the essence of Zen practice by examining the symbolic and functional role of money as "God in action" and its capacity to foster collective well-being. The speaker... *Time, Poetry, Buddhism*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 15 2018 City Center

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