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Title	Speaker	Date
Ritual Practice Serial: SF-11571 6/26/2018, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the role of Zazen as a ritual practice in Soto Zen, highlighting its significance as a ritual enactment of awakening in line with Dogen's teachings. It discusses the cultural dichotomy between ritual and... *Practice, Zazen, Meditation*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jun 26 2018 Tassajara
Dont Leave Out A Single Thing Serial: SF-11519 6/24/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk highlights the significance of receiving Bodhisattva precepts at Green Gulch, emphasizing the interconnectedness and ethical commitment of living for the benefit of all beings. It explores the ceremonial aspect of... *Buddha, Practice, Precepts*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 24 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Fearlessness, Love and Bodhisattva Vow Serial: SF-11516 6/23/2018, Dojin Sarah Emerson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the teachings surrounding Jizo Bodhisattva, emphasizing the archetype of fearlessness and the transition from specific to universal love. The narrative draws from Buddhist mythology, focusing on the story of... *Love, Practice, Time*	Dojin Sarah Emerson	Jun 23 2018 Tassajara
A Time To Celebrate Who We Are Serial: SF-11531 6/23/2018, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and LGBTQ+ identity while reflecting on the progress and ongoing challenges faced by the community. It emphasizes the Buddhist precept of not causing harm and how it relates... *Love, Time, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 23 2018 City Center
Sewing Sesshin Serial: SF-11463 6/20/2018, Gengyoko Tim Wicks dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the sewing practice within Zen Buddhism, specifically through the lens of sewing robes as both a spiritual and practical discipline. It emphasizes the historical context of Buddhist robes,... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jun 20 2018 City Center
Listening to The Cries of The World Serial: SF-11468 6/20/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk delves into the idea that Buddhas and bodhisattvas dwell at the center of all beings, symbolized by fierce flames or "komyo," representing the suffering of all beings. It emphasizes the mutual inclusion of all beings in... *Compassion, Original Nature, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 20 2018 Tassajara
Not Knowing is Nearest Serial: SF-11595 6/17/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily discusses the concept of enduring transformation through adversity, as metaphorically linked to Shakespeare's "sea change" and the teachings of Buddhist ethics, concentration, and wisdom. It references the Book... *Practice, Wisdom, Jewel Mirror Samadhi*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 17 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Pain and Possibility Serial: SF-11446 6/16/2018, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the themes of "Pain and Possibility" and explores the complexity of human experience through the lens of Zen practice and meditation. The speaker highlights a parable about three bricklayers to illustrate the... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Marc Lesser	Jun 16 2018 City Center
Everyday Goals and Inner Foundation Serial: SF-11587 The discussion focuses on the relationship between pursuing everyday goals and maintaining an 'inner foundation', which is crucial for inner peace and mental tranquility. The talk highlights how goals related to career, money, or... *Time, Practice, Daily Life*	Thich Nu Thuan Tue	Jun 16 2018 Tassajara
The Great Matter of Birth and Death Serial: SF-11435 6/13/2018, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the central theme of the "great matter" of birth and death, emphasizing its immediacy and importance in the practice of Zen meditation. The discussion highlights the rituals associated with Zen retreats, the... *Practice, Meditation, Breath*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Jun 13 2018 City Center
Expanding Minds Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-11619 Talk by Inryu Barger at Tassajara on 2018-06-13 The talk at Tassajara addresses Zen practice with a focus on teachings from Zen Master Kezan, the experience of mental clarity through Zazen, and the transformative power of giving oneself a "bigger field" to address life's... *Time, Tassajara, Suzuki Roshi*	Inryu Ponce Barger	Jun 13 2018 Tassajara
Bodhisattva Precepts for All Sentient Beings Serial: SF-11603 6/10/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the nature and practice of the Bodhisattva precepts within Zen practice, emphasizing their significance as the source of Buddha nature and liberation. It explicates the role of these precepts in guiding... *Precepts, Original Nature, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 10 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Best Effort on Each Moment Forever Serial: SF-11452 6/9/2018, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on "wise effort" in Zen practice, discussing the balance between over-effort and under-effort and the importance of responding to life’s conditions without resistance. Central themes include the second noble... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 09 2018 City Center
Path To Wholeness Serial: SF-11600 6/9/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the notion of wholeheartedness and wholeness through Zen practice and philosophy. It emphasizes the integration of mind, heart, and experiential consciousness by examining desire, love, and the existential... *Love, Meditation, Wisdom*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 09 2018 Tassajara
Crossing over the Flood in Sesshin Serial: SF-11439 06/08/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of zazen and the process of self-realization through meditation, specifically during a three-day sushin. Using metaphors like the snow globe and references to Dogen's "Bendowa," the discussion... *Buddha, Zazen, Time*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 08 2018 City Center
Wise Effort in the Pond of Sesshin (The Pond of Life) Serial: SF-11560 06/07/2018, Keiryu Liên Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on Zen practice during Sesshin, emphasizing the integration of practice and realization as highlighted in Dogen's teachings. The discussion unfolds around the concept of "One and Many" as illustrated by Shunryu... *Practice, Doubt, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 07 2018 City Center
Wise Effort for Sesshin Serial: SF-11499 6/6/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the theme of "wise effort" in Zen practice, particularly within the context of a three-day Sashin. It emphasizes harmonizing stillness and activity, referencing a parable about the Buddha's crossing of a flood... *Effort, Practice, Silence*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 06 2018 City Center
Mindful Balance in Daily Living Serial: SF-12171 Talk by Daivd Zimmerman at City Center on 2018-06-06 The talk centers on the theme of "Balanced Stillness in Everyday Life," emphasizing the importance of harmonizing stillness with activity, particularly in the context of a sushin, or intensive meditation retreat. The discussion... *Effort, Silence, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 06 2018 City Center
Dharma and Social Justice Serial: SF-11429 6/3/2018, Greg Snyder dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk addresses the complex interplay between Buddhism and social justice, with a focus on how justice, as understood in Western terms, challenges Buddhist principles of interconnectedness and non-othering. It examines the... *Community, Work, Time*	Kosen Greg Snyder	Jun 03 2018 Tassajara
Relying on Dharma in Zen Serial: SF-11642 6/3/2018, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on a key teaching from the Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra, emphasizing the Four Reliances in Buddhist practice. It highlights the importance of relying on the Dharma rather than the teacher, the definitive teachings... *Buddha, Buddha Nature, Consciousness*	Kokyo Henkel	Jun 03 2018 Green Gulch Farm
The Hard Work of Lovingkindness Serial: SF-11541 6/2/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the practice of loving-kindness (metta) and compassion (karuna) within the Zen tradition, emphasizing that while traditional Zen may not explicitly discuss these concepts often, they are deeply integrated into... *Practice, Hate, Lovingkindness*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 02 2018 Tassajara
Pang Family Stories Serial: SF-11566 6/2/2018, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the Zen stories of the Pong family, delving into existential themes of truth, death, and suffering. The narrative questions the historical accuracy of Zen stories, suggesting they convey deeper truths about... *Suffering, Time, Practice*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jun 02 2018 City Center
Wise Effort and Engagement with the World Serial: SF-11467 5/30/2018, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of "wise effort" from the Zen perspective, emphasizing the integration of meditation and worldly engagement. It discusses the discernment necessary to balance personal practice with action in the... *Practice, Intention, Practice Period*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	May 30 2018 City Center
Not A Circle Serial: SF-11556 5/30/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on embracing the concept of "beginner's mind" as lauded by Suzuki Roshi, encouraging a fresh perspective and openness to experiences without preconceived notions. Discussion centers on the teachings of Dogen's "... *Time, Tassajara, Practice Period*	Leslie James	May 30 2018 Tassajara
Transformation: Gate after Gate after Gate Serial: SF-11451 5/28/2018, Chimyo Atkinson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the theme of transformation in Zen practice, drawing from Dogen's teachings, particularly the metaphor of the "Dragon Gate" as described in the "Shobogenzo." It compares entering Zen practice to fish passing... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Chimyo Atkinson	May 28 2018 Tassajara
The Dharma of Making Mistakes Serial: SF-11473 5/27/2018, Tenku Ruff dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the integration of making mistakes and the concept of the generosity of freedom from fear within Zen practice. It emphasizes that mistakes are a crucial part of learning and personal growth, advocating for an... *Practice, Work, Generosity*	Tenku Ruff	May 27 2018 Tassajara
Abiding at Ease in the Place of Non-Abiding Serial: SF-11608 5/27/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of "forgetting the self" as a means to understand and integrate the self's interconnectedness with all beings. This concept is explored through the lens... *Study, Practice, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 27 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Are We Here Yet? Serial: SF-11539 5/26/2018, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of being fully present and the practice of Zen, focusing on the teachings of Dogen, specifically the "Genjo Koan." Emphasis is placed on the importance of attention, the nature of suffering, and the... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	May 26 2018 Tassajara
Transforming Our Transcendent Intention Into Reality Serial: SF-11564 5/26/2018, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "wise effort" in Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of intention with action and how this manifests in work both within and outside of the monastic setting. It examines the evolution of... *Work, Practice, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 26 2018 City Center
Eternal Now in Zen Practice Serial: SF-11591 Talk by Shinshu Roberts on 2018-05-24 The talk explores the concept of "Being Time" from Dogen's "Uji," emphasizing how spiritual practice should not be viewed as a sequential journey from delusion to realization. It argues that each moment, or "Dharma position," is... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Shinshu Roberts	May 24 2018
Wise Effort In The Realm Of Work Serial: SF-11523 5/23/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of work within Zen practice, framing it as an essential part of living an awakened life. It discusses the etymology of "work" and its evolution from a means of livelihood to a form of practice and... *Work, Practice, Buddha*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 23 2018 City Center
Our Relationship with Nature: What Is the Self? Serial: SF-11632 5/23/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the integration of nature journaling with Zen practice during a retreat. Key themes include the interplay of attention, curiosity, and nature in fostering deeper understanding of self and the world, reminiscent... *Bodhisattva, Time, Practice*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	May 23 2018 Tassajara
Making Vows and Coming of Age Serial: SF-11496 5/20/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm centers on the significance of vows within the Zen tradition, specifically in the context of a coming-of-age ceremony for teenagers. It highlights the distinction between wishes, aspirations, and... *Vow, Delusion, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 20 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Sanctuary Serial: SF-11501 5/19/2018, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of loss, grief, and the concept of home, particularly in relation to Zen practice and personal experience. A South African Zulu song is introduced to help settle spirits and is linked to acknowledging... *Sanctuary, Buddha, Time*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	May 19 2018 City Center
How To Build Sanctuary Serial: SF-11602 5/18/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk begins with a reflection on a Zen koan where Buddha and Indra spontaneously create a sanctuary, emphasizing the idea that sanctuaries can be formed in any location by grounding oneself in the present moment. It explores... *Sanctuary, Tassajara, Time*	Leslie James	May 18 2018 Tassajara
Words under the Words Serial: SF-11518 5/16/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller and Naomi Shihab Nye dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk, initially signaled as a Dharma talk, primarily serves as a poetry reading, exploring the interconnectedness of self and the external world through art, nature, and personal experiences. The narrative challenges the... *Time, Work, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Naomi Shihab Nye	May 16 2018 Tassajara
Wise Effort in Relationships: The Dialectics of Inspiration & Aspiration Serial: SF-11553 5/16/2018, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of wise effort within the context of Zen practice, focusing particularly on relationships. It emphasizes the importance of balancing trust with discernment, aligning with Zen teachings on... *Time, Practice, Meditation*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	May 16 2018 City Center
Four Faults of Practice Serial: SF-11634 5/13/2018, Hakusho Ostlund dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the role of familial relationships in shaping individual aspirations and how Zen practice mirrors the challenges of parenting. It also explores the origins and intent of Mother's Day, connects the teachings of... *Practice, Buddha, Practice Period*	Hakusho Ostlund	May 13 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Listening, Contemplating and Meditating as Wise Effort Serial: SF-11547 5/12/2018, Karma Yeshe Chodron and Karma Zopa Jigme dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of diligence (virya) within Buddhist practice, emphasizing the integration of body, speech, and mind to cultivate a state of receptivity for the Dharma. It explores the role of diligence as a... *Work, Meditation, Effort*	Karma Yeshe Chodron, Karma Zopa Jigme	May 12 2018 City Center
Buddha is Sanskrit for Woke Serial: SF-11604 5/12/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the concept of Prajna, or intuitive wisdom, within Zen practice, emphasizing its importance in navigating a world filled with misinformation and uncertainty. Discussed are the dual meanings of Prajna as both "... *Practice, Time, Love*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 12 2018 Tassajara
Tassajara Summer - Also A Practice Period Serial: SF-11440 5/9/2018, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the concepts of habit and cultural differences within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the visible challenges of a summer practice period. It highlights the importance of understanding habitual... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	May 09 2018 Tassajara
Zazen, Non-Doing, and Effortless Presence Serial: SF-11579 5/9/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the theme of "wise effort in everyday life," particularly examining the concept of effort in the context of meditation through the lens of non-effort or non-doing. It discusses the practice of shikantaza,... *Practice, Zazen, Effort*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 09 2018 City Center
Transforming Consciousness Through Inclusive Practice Serial: SF-12240 Talk by Ben Connelly at Tassajara on 2018-05-08 The talk focuses on the practical implications of Vasubandhu’s 30 verses, highlighting four essential practices: recognizing the storehouse consciousness and the power of karma, maintaining mindfulness of the five senses and... *Storehouse Consciousness, Meditation, Mindfulness*	Ben Connelly	May 08 2018 Tassajara
Karma, Consciousness, and Social Transformation Serial: SF-12231 Talk by Ben Connelly at Tassajara on 2018-05-07 The talk focuses on the intricacies of karma, consciousness, and the potential for social transformation through Buddhist teachings, particularly within the frameworks of Yogachara and Abhidharma. The discussion delves into the... *Enlightenment, Storehouse Consciousness, Prajna Paramita*	Ben Connelly	May 07 2018 Tassajara
Sky Hook Serial: SF-11593 5/6/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk contrasts the practical training in Zen with the philosophical teachings from the Lotus Sutra, focusing on the parable of the Prodigal Son. It discusses how the Sutra employs skillful means, akin to skyhooks, to lead... *Suffering, Buddha, Lotus Sutra*	Fu Schroeder	May 06 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Consciousness, Karma, and Emotional Clarity Serial: SF-12152 Talk by Ben Connelly at Tassajara on 2018-05-06 The talk delves into the nature of consciousness and karma through the lens of Vasubandhu's "30 Verses," focusing primarily on verses 7 to 14. The speaker articulates the distinctions among the three aspects of consciousness:... *Anger, Karma, Faith*	Ben Connelly	May 06 2018 Tassajara
Tales of Wholehearted Effort Serial: SF-11427 5/5/2018, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily discusses the concept of "wise effort" within Zen practice, drawing on Dogen's teachings and the Eightfold Path. It emphasizes the notion of wholehearted effort in the pursuit of Zen, reflecting on how one's... *Effort, Practice, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	May 05 2018 City Center
Practicing in The Weeds Serial: SF-11477 5/5/2018, Mary Mocine dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the metaphorical and practical implications of "weeds" in the context of Zen practice, drawing insights from "Song of the Grass Hut" by Shitou Xiqian. The discussion centers on personal hindrances like... *Practice, Work, Hindrances*	Mary Mocine	May 05 2018 Tassajara
Exploring Consciousness in Zen Practice Serial: SF-12367 Talk by Ben Connelly at Tassajara on 2018-05-05 The discussion examines the complexity of the Yogacara Buddhist philosophy, focusing on the "30 Verses of Consciousness Only" by Vasubandhu. It explores concepts like storehouse consciousness, the transformation of consciousness... *Mindfulness, Storehouse Consciousness, Karma*	Ben Connelly	May 05 2018 Tassajara
Consciousness Transformed: Yogacara's Modern Relevance Serial: SF-12294 Talk by Ben Connelly at Tassajara on 2018-05-04 This talk provides an overview of Vasubandhu's Yogacara and highlights the transformative potential embedded in the teachings of consciousness-only Buddhism. It discusses Vasubandhu's evolution from early Buddhist perspectives to... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Ben Connelly	May 04 2018 Tassajara

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