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Sharing your Heart and your Life Together Serial: SF-07674 5/31/2014, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme "come as you are" in the context of a Zen practice period, emphasizing the importance of community and the collective practice of cultivating compassion and kindness, particularly through the Brahma-... *Practice, Practice Period, Work*	Shinki Mark Lancaster	May 31 2014 City Center
Surviving Service Serial: SF-07680 2014-05-29, Leslie James, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the significance of service within Zen practice, addressing common challenges faced by practitioners, particularly Westerners, in understanding and appreciating the rituals of service, such as chanting and... *Bowing, Tassajara, Chanting*	Leslie James	May 29 2014 Tassajara
The Practice of Being Lost Serial: SF-07765 5/28/2014, Judith Randall, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "The Practice of Being Lost," drawing on David Wagoner's poem "Lost" to illustrate how moments of disorientation or lack of direction can lead to deeper understanding and presence. Emphasizing the... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Daiyu Judith Randall	May 28 2014 City Center
This Moment According to Dogen Serial: SF-07671 5/27/2014, Shinshu Roberts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into Dogen's concept of "Uji" or "being-time", emphasizing the simultaneity of past, present, and future in the present moment. The discussion critiques the conventional sequential understanding of time,... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Shinshu Roberts	May 27 2014 Tassajara
Self and Practice Serial: SF-07574 5/26/2014, Jaku Kinst dharma talk at Tassajara. The main thesis of this talk centers on the direct engagement with the Dharma, focusing on four qualities essential for Dharma study: intelligence, kindness, ferocity, and discipline. It explores concepts such as emptiness and no... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Rev. Dr. Daijaku Judith Kinst	May 26 2014 Tassajara
Zazen - Illuminating and Liberating Consciousness Serial: SF-07625 5/25/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the notion of consciousness as a storytelling space, emphasizing the importance of understanding and relinquishing personal narratives to reach a deeper reality of interconnectedness, described as Buddha's... *Study, Wisdom, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 25 2014 Green Gulch Farm
The One Who Isn't Busy Serial: SF-07638 5/24/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the concept of busyness in modern life through a Zen lens, primarily focusing on a famous koan involving Yunyan and Daowu that explores the duality of outward busyness and inner calm. The koan illustrates that... *Time, Work, Silence*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	May 24 2014 City Center
The L Word Serial: SF-07738 5/21/2014, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of love within the framework of Zen Buddhism, examining the tension between attachment, often seen as a root of suffering, and the necessity of love in human relationships. It questions how one can... *Love, Attachment, Suzuki Roshi*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	May 21 2014 Tassajara
No-One Is Left Out Serial: SF-07648 5/21/2014, Kathryn Stark dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers around the Zen practice theme "come as you are," explored through the lens of self-awareness and personal experience, emphasizing the dual nature of self—the relative, illusory ego and the absolute Buddha nature... *Anger, Time, Practice*	Kathryn Stark	May 21 2014 City Center
Views of Self Serial: SF-07651 5/20/2014, Gil Fronsdale dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk challenges the common interpretation of "anatta" (not-self) in Buddhism, suggesting that rather than advocating the belief in no self, early Buddhist teachings present the self as a perception and activity of the mind.... *Buddha, Suffering, Liberation*	Gil Fronsdal	May 20 2014 Tassajara
Relying on Something Great Serial: SF-07553 5/18/2014, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the unexpected nature of realization in Zen practice, referencing Dogen's statement from "Yui Butsu, Yobutsu" that realization never happens as previously conceived. The discussion centers on the paradox of... *Suffering, Practice, difficulty*	Steve Weintraub	May 18 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Concentration and the Four Divine Abidings Serial: SF-07593 5/17/2014, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen, highlighting the dual approach of stabilization (Shamatha) and insight (Vipassana). It emphasizes the role of Zazen in recognizing and transforming suffering by fostering an... *Suffering, Practice, Zazen*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 17 2014 City Center
Suzuki Roshi's Living Legacy Serial: SF-07663 5/16/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the teachings of Vimalakirti and Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, focusing on non-duality and living mindfully in the present moment. Vimalakirti's silent response in the sutra illustrates the profound practice of... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	May 16 2014 Tassajara
The Five Gifts Serial: SF-07716 5/15/2014, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the integration of poetry and Zen practice, emphasizing the meditative reading of poems such as "The Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi" and original compositions to deepen one's understanding of Zen concepts.... *Poetry, Time, Sangha*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel	May 15 2014 Tassajara
Initiation Serial: SF-07610 5/11/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk delves into the concept of initiation and the emergence of the bodhisattva mind, primarily through a ceremony marking a coming-of-age program at Green Gulch Farm. It draws parallels between an initiation ceremony's... *Lotus Sutra, Work, Ceremony*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 11 2014 Green Gulch Farm
What Does It Mean to Be Truly Alive? Serial: SF-07761 5/10/2014, Judith Randall, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk elaborates on the interconnectedness of nature, Zen philosophy, and personal observation, using the wilderness as a metaphor for exploring the concept of aliveness and one's true nature. The discussion references the... *Time, Koan, Tassajara*	Daiyu Judith Randall	May 10 2014 Tassajara
Today is not Yesterday, Today is not Tomorrow Serial: SF-07760 5/10/2014, Shokan Jordan Thorn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of awakening and the journey to understanding one's true self through the lens of Zen practice. Various stories and teachings from historical and contemporary figures, including Zen teachers and... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, japanese*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 10 2014 City Center
Just Sitting Serial: SF-07626 5/7/2014, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of "just sitting" within Zen, promoting an approach to life that avoids exaggeration and distortion of reality. It explores the cyclical nature of caring and detachment, encouraging participants... *Time, Vow, Global Warming*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	May 07 2014 City Center
Realization About Delusion Serial: SF-07698 5/7/2014, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the fluidity of roles and expectations in life, using Zen principles to emphasize the impermanence of identity and the self. Employing Dogen's teachings from the "Genjo Koan," it highlights the importance of... *Delusion, Time, Buddha*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	May 07 2014 Tassajara
I Alone Am The World-Honored One Serial: SF-07600 5/4/2014, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on celebrating Buddha's birthday with a retelling of the life of the Buddha, highlighting key moments such as his birth, enlightenment, and teachings. The discussion further explores the symbolic meanings behind... *Buddha, Buddha's Birthday, Suffering*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	May 04 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Emptiness and the Heart Sutra (video) Serial: SF-07644 5/3/2014, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of emptiness as presented in the Heart Sutra, emphasizing its development, interpretations, and impact. Emptiness is covered as an antidote to attachment, particularly concerning the self and... *Heart Sutra, Wisdom, Emptiness*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	May 03 2014 City Center
Emptiness and the Heart Sutra Serial: SF-07623 5/3/2014, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of emptiness as presented in the Heart Sutra, comparing it with teachings from the Diamond Sutra, and considering its historical development through Buddhist translations and interpretations. The... *Heart Sutra, Wisdom, Emptiness*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	May 03 2014 City Center
Vessels of Enlightenment Serial: SF-07640 4/30/2014, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the embodiment of the Dharma, drawing on Dogen's perspectives on practicing the Dharma with one's body as a form of deep spiritual engagement. It examines the relationship between mental and physical practices... *Practice, Meditation, Time*	Shundo David Haye	Apr 30 2014 City Center
Looking Into Causes and Conditions Serial: SF-07723 4/27/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the importance of understanding causes and conditions within Zen practice, as exemplified by teachings from Myogen Steve Stuckey and experiences at Green Gulch Farm. Reflections on Mitsu Suzuki's life and her... *Koan, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Apr 27 2014 Green Gulch Farm
A White Tea Bowl Serial: SF-07742 4/26/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the integration of Zen practice with the Japanese tea ceremony, emphasizing the concept of wholeheartedness as taught by Suzuki Sensei. The significance of embodying teachings through everyday actions is... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Apr 26 2014 City Center
Taking Refuge In Sangha Serial: SF-07544 4/24/2014, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of "taking refuge in Sangha" within the Zen tradition, exploring themes of trust, responsibility, and community. The discussion underscores the transformative power of communal practice at places... *Buddha, Practice, Sangha*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Apr 24 2014 Tassajara
Practice Like a Fool Serial: SF-07548 4/23/2014, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center. The talk revolves around insights gained from a practice period at Tassajara and the significance of embodying a 'beginner's mind' in Zen practice. The discourse draws from Dongshan Liangjie’s "Precious Mirror Samadhi,"... *Practice, Practice Period, Bell*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Apr 23 2014 City Center
A Disciple of the Buddha Does Not Lie Serial: SF-07546 4/20/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the theme of honesty within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing its central role in ethical and moral discipline. It contrasts this with the art of deception portrayed in popular media in the mid-20th... *Buddha, Precepts, Practice*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Apr 20 2014 Green Gulch Farm
In Faith That We Are Buddha, We Enter Buddha's Way Serial: SF-07539 4/19/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the Jukai lay ordination ceremony in Zen practice, emphasizing the Bodhisattva precepts and the process of preparing for ordination, including sewing the rakasu. The speaker highlights the... *Ceremony, Buddha, Precepts*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Apr 19 2014 City Center
Taking Refuge In Dharma Serial: SF-07661 4/17/2014, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "taking refuge" within Zen practice, emphasizing its importance as a fundamental part of Buddhism. The discussion highlights three teachings: the idea that "everything is Buddha," the impermanence... *Buddha, Work, Sanctuary*	Leslie James	Apr 17 2014 Tassajara
Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha: Living Skillfully with the Human Condition Serial: SF-07540 2014-04-16, Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the duality of the "Sun-faced Buddha" and "Moon-faced Buddha" as metaphors for human experience in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the impossibility of perpetually achieving one state over the other. The speaker... *Buddha, Practice, Work*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Apr 16 2014 City Center
Practicing with Words and Silence Serial: SF-07583 4/13/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the practice and purpose of the Bodhisattva path, emphasizing caring deeply for all phenomena without attachment. The teachings focus on the repeated and dedicated listening, speaking, and embodying of Zen... *Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 13 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Finding Kindness Serial: SF-07630 4/12/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the philosophical underpinnings of kindness within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the connection between daily acts and spiritual awareness. It delves into the notion of "mai pen rai" from Thai culture... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 12 2014 City Center
Taking Refuge In Buddha Serial: SF-07588 4/9/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the practice of Zazen (seated meditation) and its role as the "front gate" to experiencing Buddha Dharma. The speaker emphasizes the significance of Zazen as an embodied practice that integrates posture and... *Buddha, Practice, Zazen*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 09 2014 Tassajara
Grateful For Gratitude Serial: SF-07658 4/9/2014, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the importance of mindfulness and gratitude, emphasizing Zen teachings such as staying present in the moment and recognizing Buddha nature in oneself and others. The practice of gratitude is highlighted as a... *Buddha, Love, Time*	Unclear	Apr 09 2014 City Center
Celebrating Buddha's Birthday Serial: SF-07684 4/5/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the celebration of Buddha’s birthday and recounts the tale of Buddha’s birth, exploring themes of renewal, enlightenment, and individual uniqueness. The speaker reflects on the role of Buddhism in America,... *Buddha's Birthday, Buddha, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Apr 05 2014 City Center
Wholeheartedness Serial: SF-07541 3/30/2014, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the concept of wholeheartedness within Zen practice, using the ancient story of Senjo as a lens to explore personal and spiritual duality. The speaker discusses how the qualities of achievement drive, humility... *Practice, Compassion, Meditation*	Marc Lesser	Mar 30 2014 Green Gulch Farm
There Couldn't Be Anything Else Serial: SF-07592 3/29/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara explores the interplay between form, karma, and the concept of formlessness within Zen practice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of embracing the present moment and the unavoidable nature of being,... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 29 2014 Tassajara
Finding Your True Path Serial: SF-07538 3/29/2014, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of "just sitting," or zazen, emphasizing mindfulness and the transformative possibility of dropping our stories and preconceived notions. The discussion incorporates scientific findings on the human... *Practice, Mindfulness, Time*	Marc Lesser	Mar 29 2014 City Center
Finding Our Place in the Family of Things Serial: SF-07681 3/28/2014, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of loving-kindness into everyday life and emphasizes embracing the teachings of bodhisattvas, especially Maitreya, as models for future enlightenment and action. It highlights Joanna Macy and... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 28 2014 City Center
Dongshan's "Always Close" Serial: SF-07688 3/28/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the themes of self-awareness, impermanence, and mindfulness within the practices of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the concept that everything is part of one's existence in the moment, even as one encounters... *Time, Practice, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 28 2014 Tassajara
Banzan's Three Worlds Serial: SF-07590 3/27/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the unfolding process of Zen practice during a retreat at Tassajara, particularly how practitioners transition into deeper states of awareness and acceptance of karmic experiences. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Consciousness, Study*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 27 2014 Tassajara
Dedicating the Merit, Sharing Our lives Serial: SF-07755 3/27/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice through the practice period (sashin) at the San Francisco Zen Center, focusing on the themes of interdependence and the concept of emptiness. It emphasizes the importance of... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Mar 27 2014 City Center
The Terrible Authenticity of Now Serial: SF-07689 3/26/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen practice of maintaining attention and presence without becoming overly fixated, illustrating this through anecdotes and dialogues from Zen traditions. At the heart of the discussion is the "mind grind"... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2014 Tassajara
Use the Rain as Your Raincoat Serial: SF-07542 3/26/2014, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily focuses on the symbolism and significance of the Zen robe, or kesas, exploring its importance in Zen practice through historical context and personal anecdotes about sewing and wearing robes. Highlighted themes... *Time, Intimacy, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 26 2014 City Center
Lovingkindness Changes the World Serial: SF-07712 3/25/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the teachings of Shantideva’s "Guide to the Way of a Bodhisattva," with a focus on Chapter 6, which addresses working with difficult emotions, particularly anger. The discourse highlights the benefits of loving-... *Meditation, Practice, Time*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Mar 25 2014 City Center
Remembering Trust Serial: SF-07634 3/24/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the essence of Zen practice during the Sashin, emphasizing continuous contact with the present moment and how this loosens the constructs of the self for a deeper apprehension of reality. Key teachings from... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 24 2014 Tassajara
Not Knowing: Zazen is Most Intimate Serial: SF-07603 3/24/2014, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the concept of "vow" in Zen practice, particularly in relation to the Bodhisattva vows exemplified in the teachings of Samantabhadra and Jizo, and explores the theme of 'practice as what is most intimate.'... *Practice, Vow, Time*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 24 2014 City Center
Bringing Our Best Effort to Sesshin Serial: SF-07701 3/23/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis, dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily focuses on the culmination of a 10-week practice period as part of a Sashin Sangha, exploring themes of community, meditation, and the Bodhisattva Path through the study of Shantideva’s "Bodhacharyavatara,"... *Practice, Time, Meditation*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Mar 23 2014 City Center
Retracing Eihei Dogen from 1200 to Now Serial: SF-07747 3/23/2014, Sessei Meg Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the historical and spiritual journey of Dogen, the founder of Soto Zen in Japan, covering his pilgrimage to China in search of true Dharma and subsequent influence upon returning to Japan. The narrative... *Dogen, Time, Practice*	Sessei Meg Levie	Mar 23 2014 Green Gulch Farm

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