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How I Came to ZenSerial: SF-07705 8/23/2014, Gyokujun Teishin Layla Smith Bockhorst dharma talk at City Center.
This talk delves into personal experiences within the Zen practice, highlighting pivotal moments of transformation and ongoing dedication. Central themes include the essence of Zazen, the continuity and impact of this practice... Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Aug 23 2014 City Center |
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A Relationship With SufferingSerial: SF-07745 8/20/2014, Lee Lipp, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the importance of awareness and connection over renunciation. The discussion explores how mindfulness can address challenges like depression and... Suffering, Practice, Time |
Aug 20 2014 City Center |
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Tasting the True Spirit of the GrainSerial: SF-07699 8/17/2014, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the importance of embracing the concept of "sacred space" to deeply connect with one's true spirit, paralleled with Suzuki Roshi's teachings on experiencing the "true spirit of the grain" as a metaphor for... Time, Suzuki Roshi, Bell |
Aug 17 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Escape This Crazy Life of TearsSerial: SF-07692 8/16/2014, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the nature of time and human experiences, contrasting personal reflections with canonical Zen teachings. The discussion is anchored in reflections on a pilgrimage to Japan and continues with poignant stories of... Time, Zazen, Priest |
Aug 16 2014 Tassajara |
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The Music of LifeSerial: SF-07577 8/13/2014, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores Zen practice through the teachings of Dogen, emphasizing themes of interconnectedness and the immediate presence of the Dharma in natural surroundings. The speaker reflects on personal experiences at Tassajara,... Dogen, Time, Tassajara |
Aug 13 2014 Tassajara |
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Studying the Meeting Place of Self and OtherSerial: SF-07749 8/10/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers on the practice of listening and observing in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its role in realizing truth and liberating beings from suffering. The discourse discusses the importance of training in listening, staying... Consciousness, Study, Practice |
Aug 10 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Promises and Paths to TransformationSerial: SF-07576 8/9/2014, Ryotan Cynthia Kear dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the convergence of recovery literature's "Promises" and Buddhist teachings, specifically the Brahma Viharas, to highlight the transformative potential of blending these two traditions. Utilizing the concept of... Practice, Work, Time |
Aug 09 2014 City Center |
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Who Is That Other?Serial: SF-07643 8/9/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk delves into the concept of renunciation in Zen practice, exploring its traditional notions and redefining it as a joyful process of letting go. A central theme is the koan from the "Mumonkan" involving Wuzu's question... Practice, Buddha, Koan |
Aug 09 2014 Tassajara |
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No SeparationSerial: SF-07615 8/6/2014, Jana Drakka dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the interconnectedness of all beings, emphasizing the Zen practice of using everyday objects as focal points for meditation rather than adhering strictly to traditional forms. It highlights the pain caused by... Time, Separation, Suzuki Roshi |
Aug 06 2014 City Center |
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Peaceful Practice: Not Avoiding Your LifeSerial: SF-07619 8/6/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk reflects on themes of peace and mindfulness, particularly in the context of historical events like Hiroshima and World War I, juxtaposed with the teachings of Zen practice. It examines the concept of "spiritual bypassing... Practice, Peace, Zazen |
Aug 06 2014 Tassajara |
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Accepting What HappensSerial: SF-07763 8/2/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the Zen teaching of acceptance in every situation, drawing from the Zen koan "Great Master Ma is Unwell" from the Blue Cliff Record to illustrate the concept that individuals are Buddhas regardless of their... Buddha, Time, Practice |
Aug 02 2014 City Center |
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Were Studying the Self!Serial: SF-07649 7/30/2014, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the Zen concept of "studying the self" as a central practice in Buddhism, drawing insights from Dogen's teachings. It challenges the conventional approach of trying to shape the self and instead advocates a... Time, Study, Soto Zen |
Jul 30 2014 Tassajara |
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Practicing with Being StuckSerial: SF-07750 7/27/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the themes of rigidity and flexibility in both physical and mental practice and the importance of developing a supple mind and body through Zen and yoga. It emphasizes the lifelong nature of this practice and... Buddha, Bodhisattva, Wisdom |
Jul 27 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Who, Why, What, How, When, and Where?Serial: SF-07633 7/26/2014, Brother David Steindl-Rast dharma talk at City Center.
This discussion outlines a Buddhist-Christian retreat based on six fundamental questions—who, why, what, how, when, and where—to guide participants in exploring spiritual practice and contemplation. The talk advocates for... Time, Pain, Practice |
Jul 26 2014 City Center |
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How a Drop of Water Enters the Ocean, #3Serial: SF-07758 7/26/2014, Kokyo Henkel and Shoho Kubast, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the exploration of bodhicitta, the altruistic wish for awakening that underpins Mahayana practice. It references Dogen's teachings on arousing this aspiration, highlighting his analogy between the beginner's... Buddha, Practice, Buddha Nature |
Jul 26 2014 Tassajara |
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Is Mindfulness Buddhist? And Why it Matters.Serial: SF-07581 7/22/2014, Robert Sharf dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk critically examines the modern mindfulness movement, questioning its presentation as a key aspect of Buddhism. It discusses the historical evolution of practices like mindfulness, contrasting contemporary applications... Mindfulness, Practice, Meditation |
Jul 22 2014 Tassajara |
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Nirvana, Nirodha and the Heaven of the Mindless GodsSerial: SF-07650 7/21/2014, Robert Sharf dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the philosophical debates on the nature of sentience in Buddhist tradition, contrasting different Buddhist schools' views on dualism, panpsychism, idealism, and physicalism. It delves into historical and... Buddha, Buddha Nature, Nirvana |
Jul 21 2014 Tassajara |
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Train Ourselves to Listen to the Cries of the WorldSerial: SF-07659 7/20/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk addresses the practice of listening as a fundamental component of Zen and bodhisattva training amidst a world filled with suffering and violence. It underscores the importance of "listening" to the cries of the world as... true dharma, Suffering, Practice |
Jul 20 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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PossibilitySerial: SF-07766 7/19/2014, Do-on Robert Thomas dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores themes of transformation and possibility within Zen practice, highlighting the importance of creating new perspectives in life, particularly in the face of suffering and change. The speaker discusses personal... Buddha, Practice, Dharmakaya |
Jul 19 2014 City Center |
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PratityasamutpadaSerial: SF-07613 7/17/2014, Dario Girolami dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk delves into the concept of Pratitya Samutpada, or dependent origination, a fundamental teaching of the Buddha, exploring its significance in understanding the nature of reality and its connection to practices such as... Buddha, Suffering, Practice |
Jul 17 2014 Tassajara |
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Ageism, Aging, and CommunitySerial: SF-07534 7/16/2014, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores themes of aging, ageism, and community within the context of Zen practice, contemplating the complexities of generational relationships and ethical decision-making in communal living. The discussion highlights... Community, Time, Suffering |
Jul 16 2014 City Center |
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Soft and Flexible MindSerial: SF-07757 7/16/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the integration of Zen and Yoga, using physical practices to disrupt habitual mental and emotional patterns, and explores the theme of "going upside down" both metaphorically and physically as a tool for... Buddha, Bodhisattva, Wisdom |
Jul 16 2014 Tassajara |
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To LIfeSerial: SF-07646 7/13/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen as described in "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Suzuki Roshi, using the metaphor of living life like a fully combusted bonfire. It explores the study of the life force and energy,... Practice, Time, Wisdom |
Jul 13 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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To Be and Not to BeSerial: SF-07667 7/12/2014, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the intersection between Zen meditation practice and Western psychological approaches, examining how cultural biases shape these practices' interpretation and application. It delineates the focus of Zen on... Practice, Study, Meditation |
Jul 12 2014 City Center |
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What is Karma and How Does it Work? (or does it?)Serial: SF-07762 7/8/2014, Dale Wright dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the concept of karma, tracing its implications in both individual and communal contexts, and juxtaposing internal and external rewards. It discusses karma's link to moral accountability and how it operates... Karma, Work, Freedom |
Jul 08 2014 Tassajara |
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The Philosophy of Buddhist MeditationSerial: SF-07754 7/7/2014, Dale Wright dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the foundational principles of meditation within Buddhism, emphasizing its origins, philosophy, and impact on mental and physical states. It delves into the distinction between calming (shamatha) and insight (... Meditation, Buddhism, Suffering |
Jul 07 2014 Tassajara |
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Searching for Buried TreasureSerial: SF-07604 7/6/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores Zen teachings through stories and koans, focusing on the balance between action and inaction, the nature of "untaught wisdom" or prajna, and the concept of hidden treasures within oneself. It discusses Master... Practice, Buddha, Zazen |
Jul 06 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Inalienable Rights vs. KarmaSerial: SF-07734 7/2/2014, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the Buddhist critique of Thomas Jefferson's assertion in the Declaration of Independence regarding inalienable rights, particularly examining this claim from a Buddhist perspective that emphasizes karma and... Vow, Buddhism, Karmic Consequences |
Jul 02 2014 City Center |
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KoanSerial: SF-07529 7/1/2014, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines different approaches to koan study and practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing how koans serve as essential elements of Zen literature and teachings. It categorizes these approaches into four types: the... Koan, Practice, Doubt |
Jul 01 2014 Tassajara |
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Practicing with PrideSerial: SF-07714 6/29/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the duality of pride, distinguishing between its negative connotation as excessive self-esteem and its positive aspect as consciousness of dignity, particularly in the context of community activism such as the... Practice, Precepts, Lotus Sutra |
Jun 29 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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What Is This?Serial: SF-07578 6/28/2014, Mako Voelkel dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen in Soto Zen, emphasizing the seemingly minimal instructions related to posture and awareness, which contrast with the complex nature of achieving sustained presence and awareness. It... Practice, Posture, Effort |
Jun 28 2014 Tassajara |
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All Together NowSerial: SF-07676 6/28/2014, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center.
This talk focuses on the themes of interconnectedness and uniqueness within the context of Pride Weekend and Zen Buddhist teaching. Highlighting personal experiences related to being part of the LGBTQ community, the discussion... Time, Study, Community |
Jun 28 2014 City Center |
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Picking and ChoosingSerial: SF-07598 6/25/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the Zen concept of "not knowing," connecting it to the idea of intimate transmission of the Buddha's mind from India to the West. The discussion emphasizes the importance of embracing a beginner's mind, open and... Time, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi |
Jun 25 2014 City Center |
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Stories About Studying the SelfSerial: SF-07653 6/22/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers on the notion that learning the Buddha way involves understanding one's self as an ongoing storytelling process, emphasizing the importance of "studying the self" through storytelling, both in solitude and with a... Study, Practice, Time |
Jun 22 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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One-Day Sitting: Encouraging the Practice of ZazenSerial: SF-07707 6/21/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses the practice of Zazen and its evolution from traditional meditation practices to a more comprehensive understanding that includes all aspects of life, guided by the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. It emphasizes the... Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Zazen |
Jun 21 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sesshin Day 3: It Is Just Us: The MirrorSerial: SF-07751 6/21/2014, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the theme of equanimity in Zen practice, highlighting its integral role not only as the culmination of friendliness, compassion, and sympathetic joy but also as their foundation. It references the holographic... Practice, Compassion, Practice Period |
Jun 21 2014 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 2: Awakened HeartSerial: SF-07764 6/20/2014, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center.
The talk titled "Awakened Heart" explores Zen practice as a method for cultivating compassion and insight through the Brahma Viharas — loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. The discussion emphasizes the... Practice, Work, Buddha |
Jun 20 2014 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 1: Being YourselfSerial: SF-07728 6/19/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center.
This talk serves as an orientation to a Zen practice period, emphasizing the theme "come as you are," which encourages self-acceptance and the exploration of one's own nature without striving for improvement. The discussion... Practice, Time, Practice Period |
Jun 19 2014 City Center |
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Most IntimateSerial: SF-07559 6/18/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the concept of "intimate transmission" of the mind of the great sage of India, Shakyamuni Buddha, within Zen practice, emphasizing the essence of not knowing as a path to intimacy and enlightenment. This... Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, Practice |
Jun 18 2014 Tassajara |
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Bring Us The RhinocerosSerial: SF-07767 6/15/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk examines the interplay of Zen practice and personal transformation, using Case 25 from the "Book of Serenity" as a focal point. The speaker reflects on mindfulness and the role of fear in personal growth, emphasizing how... Time, Buddha, Study |
Jun 15 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Finding Metta in the Traffic of Your LifeSerial: SF-07568 6/14/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of happiness and its connection to the practice of metta, or loving-kindness. It examines the nature of happiness through personal reflection and communal sharing, illustrating how transitory... Practice, Time, Happiness |
Jun 14 2014 City Center |
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Bring Me the Rhino!Serial: SF-07601 6/11/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and creative expression, emphasizing the importance of facing fears and embracing new experiences. This is illustrated through the personal narrative of overcoming the fear of... Time, Koan, Buddha |
Jun 11 2014 Tassajara |
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What Is It That Thus Comes?Serial: SF-07579 6/11/2014, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the Zen practice of embracing all aspects of life as they come, highlighted by the concept of "welcoming everything." Emphasizing the teachings of Dogen and the koan "What is it that thus comes?" the talk... Practice, Time, Practice Period |
Jun 11 2014 City Center |
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The Heart SutraSerial: SF-07739 6/10/2014, Angel Kyodo Williams dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores how the Heart Sutra encapsulates the idea of emptiness and the nature of inherent existence, challenging traditional Buddhist teachings by asserting that nothing possesses intrinsic, separate existence,... Wisdom, Practice, Heart Sutra |
Jun 10 2014 Tassajara |
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Dining Room ClassSerial: SF-07717 6/9/2014, Angel Kyodo Williams dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and social action, emphasizing the necessity of integrating personal and communal practice with direct action to address societal suffering. It highlights the struggle to... Practice, Time, Work |
Jun 09 2014 Tassajara |
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To Study The SelfSerial: SF-07662 6/7/2014, Issho Fujita dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the concept of the "self" from a Zen Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the distinction between the constructed ego and the true self. It explores the realization that living beings often mistake the ego for the... Buddha, Time, Study |
Jun 07 2014 City Center |
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Taking Refuge, Giving RefugeSerial: SF-07564 6/4/2014, Myoju Erin Merk, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the practice of "taking refuge" in Buddhist teachings, emphasizing its role in confronting fear and uncertainty. The practice is linked to the Dhammapada, where seeking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is... Practice, Buddha, Suffering |
Jun 04 2014 City Center |
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Don't Look ElsewhereSerial: SF-07549 6/4/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the enlightenment story and verse of Dongshan, a prominent figure in the Soto Zen lineage, highlighting his significant encounter with his reflection which leads to an enlightenment experience. The verse... Practice Period, Practice, Samadhi |
Jun 04 2014 Tassajara |
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Satipatthana SutraSerial: SF-07710 6/1/2014, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the practice of mindfulness as outlined in the Mindfulness Sutra, exploring the four establishments of mindfulness: the body (kaya sati), feelings (vedana sati), mental states (citta sati), and patterns of... Mindfulness, Practice, Buddha |
Jun 01 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen Patience in Adversarial SpacesSerial: SF-07724 5/31/2014, Mary Mocine, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the theme of patience within Zen practice, particularly in relation to the legal profession, emphasizing how such practices can mitigate anger in adversarial settings. The practice of bowing is discussed as an... Patience, Bowing, Practice |
May 31 2014 Tassajara |