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Title	Speaker	Date
Seeing Without Getting Caught Serial: SF-11537 5/2/2018, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the practice of equanimity, focusing on the subtle differences between neutrality and true equanimity. It discusses how engaging in familial relationships highlighted the struggle between maintaining composure... *Pain, Equanimity, Time*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	May 02 2018 Tassajara
Effort-Seeking Mind Talk Serial: SF-11567 5/2/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk initiates the spring practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, focusing on "wise effort in everyday life," exploring harmonizing stillness and activity. The discussion examines personal experiences... *Practice, Effort, Practice Period*	Keiryu Liên Shutt, Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 02 2018 City Center
How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird Serial: SF-11630 4/29/2018, Myo_ Doris Harder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the philosophical and spiritual interpretation of Jacques Prévert's poem "To Paint the Portrait of a Bird," focusing on its metaphorical implications for understanding the human condition as a vessel for... *Stillness, Work, Enlightenment*	Myoe Doris Harder	Apr 29 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Embarking on a New Life as a Practicing Bodhisattva Serial: SF-11522 4/28/2018, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk elaborates on the Jukai ceremony, a pivotal Buddhist ritual at the San Francisco Zen Center, wherein lay practitioners receive the Bodhisattva precepts, symbolizing their vow to live for the benefit of all beings. This... *Ceremony, Practice, Buddha*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Apr 28 2018 City Center
What Comes is Buddhadharma Serial: SF-11533 4/27/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on how to practice Zen amidst the overwhelming influx of life's myriad challenges. A central focus is Dogen's teaching on the futility of trying to control external and internal events, emphasizing that... *Buddha, Time, Suffering*	Leslie James	Apr 27 2018 Tassajara
Who Are All These People? (Guest Season is Best Season!) Serial: SF-11580 4/23/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk emphasizes the importance of the guest season at Tassajara, detailing its role in integrating monastic practice with broader lay engagement. The discussion highlights the transformative impact of hosting guests on the... *Practice, Tassajara, Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 23 2018 Tassajara
Celebrating the Living Earth Serial: SF-11625 4/21/2018, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the intersection of Zen practice and environmental responsibility, marking Earth Day celebrations. The discussion references historical events, like Earth Day's founding in 1970, and highlights the... *Practice, Time, Peace*	Wendy Johnson	Apr 21 2018 City Center
The Practice of Equanimity Serial: SF-11589 04/18/2018, Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the distinction between equanimity and neutrality, emphasizing that true equanimity arises amidst suffering rather than in its absence. By examining concepts from Buddhist teachings, particularly focusing on the... *Pain, Equanimity, Time*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Apr 18 2018 City Center
The Four Afflictions of Self Serial: SF-11470 4/15/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of self and no-self in Buddhist philosophy, highlighting the teachings of Buddha from the Nirvana Sutra regarding the dual teachings of "no-self" and "self". It discusses the three types of minds—... *Consciousness, Buddha, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 15 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Immersion in Now Serial: SF-11454 4/14/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the dynamics of Zen practice, focusing on the experience of transitioning from the structured environment of the Tassajara monastery back to city life. It contrasts the immersive monastic schedule with... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 14 2018 City Center
Zen Living Through Spiritual Friendship Serial: SF-11482 Talk by Arobin Orden at Tassajara on 2018-04-14 The talk discusses the transformation and challenges of communal living at Tassajara, emphasizing the importance of spiritual friendship, a practice rooted in Zen traditions. It calls for participants to show support and engage... *Work, Practice, Time*	ARobin Orden	Apr 14 2018 Tassajara
Find Your Connection Serial: SF-11498 4/9/2018, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion focuses on the practice of studying the self as articulated by Dogen, emphasizing that understanding the self is key to understanding Buddhism. The speaker explores the nature of self within Zen practice,... *Suffering, Work, Time*	Leslie James	Apr 09 2018 Tassajara
Buddha's Birthday and Martin Luther King's Death Serial: SF-11483 4/7/2018, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the celebration of Buddha's birthday, reflecting on the significance of key events in Buddha's life, and explores the symbolic and practical importance of circumambulation in Buddhist practice. Through... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Apr 07 2018 City Center
How To Practice Peace Serial: SF-11431 4/4/2018, Myogan Djinn Gallagher dharma talk at City Center. This talk reflects on the parallels between Buddhist teachings and the principles of nonviolence advocated by Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing the power of love over hatred, as highlighted in both the Dhammapada and King's... *Time, Practice, Peace*	Myogan Djinn Gallagher	Apr 04 2018 City Center
Graduating from Cancer Treatment Serial: SF-11584 3/31/2018, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice, personal health challenges, and existential reflection. It highlights the significance of the priest ordination ceremony within the Zen tradition and reflects on living in... *Practice, Time, Priest*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Mar 31 2018 City Center
Sesshin and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Serial: SF-11550 3/24/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Satipatthana Sutra's Four Foundations of Mindfulness, exploring its emphasis on meditation as part of the Zen practice, particularly through "shikantaza" or just sitting. It also touches upon the Six... *Meditation, Consciousness, Enlightenment*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 24 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 6 Serial: SF-11544 3/23/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. This talk examines the concept of crossing over, both metaphorically in spiritual practice and literally in life's challenges, by exploring the Six Perfections (paramitas) as a vehicle for transcendence within Zen Buddhism. It... *Practice, Nirvana, Practice Period*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 23 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 5 Serial: SF-11484 3/22/2018, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the fragility of life through a thematic meditation that weaves poetry, Dharma teachings, and personal narratives, particularly focusing on Ellen Bass's poem "Waiting for Rain." Through this lens, it encompasses... *Practice, Vow, Bodhisattva*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 22 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 4 Serial: SF-11538 3/21/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the practice of meditation, focusing particularly on the Satipatthana Sutta and the concept of mindfulness as remembrance. The discussion centers on integrating shamatha and vipassana practices, emphasizing... *Meditation, Practice, Mindfulness*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 21 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 3 Serial: SF-11622 3/20/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen as a means to illuminate one's true nature and the concept of Prajnaparamita, or the perfection of wisdom, from the perspective of light and insight. It explores the unity of wisdom and... *Wisdom, Love, Time*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 20 2018 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 2 Serial: SF-11609 3/19/2018, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores humility as a dimension of wisdom, drawing on insights from Dale Wright's examination of the paramitas and personal reflections on the practice of humility. Highlighted are various forms of humility, such as... *Wisdom, Time, Work*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 19 2018 City Center
Threads and Clues Serial: SF-11460 3/18/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "losing the thread" in one's spiritual practice and uses Greek myths, particularly the stories of Persephone, Theseus, and the Minotaur, as metaphors for navigating confusion and finding direction... *Time, Practice, Love*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 18 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Talk Day 1 Serial: SF-11480 3/18/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of Sashin as a method towards cultivating the six perfections, which serve as guiding principles on the Bodhisattva path. The discussion highlights the critical roles of silence, mindfulness of... *Meditation, Breath, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 18 2018 City Center
Wisdom as the Mother of Buddhas Serial: SF-11637 3/17/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes returning to balance during the equinox and explores the concept of Prajnaparamita, the perfection of wisdom in Zen Buddhism. It illustrates wisdom as a fundamental aspect that transcends duality and... *Wisdom, Emptiness, Practice*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 17 2018 City Center
In Praise of Trees Serial: SF-11437 3/14/2018, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the theme "In Praise of Trees" through the lens of the six paramitas: generosity, ethical conduct, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom. Each paramita is associated with a different type of tree,... *Buddha, Time, Practice Period*	Jisan Tova Green	Mar 14 2018 City Center
Eyes of Compassion Practicing Deeply Prajna Paramita Serial: SF-11479 3/11/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the practice of compassion in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that bodhisattvas are those who are in the process of awakening and listening to the cries of the world. It explores the significance of compassionate... *Compassion, Practice, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 11 2018 Green Gulch Farm
The Bodhisattva's Six Modes of Going Beyond Serial: SF-11461 3/10/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the six paramitas, or perfections, which are the core practices of bodhisattvas on the path to enlightenment. It emphasizes the importance of transcending duality and suffering, with a particular focus on... *Practice, Compassion, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 10 2018 City Center
The Spiritual Path and the Six Perfections Serial: SF-11581 3/7/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the spiritual path, emphasizing its traditional understanding and the progression through different stages or perfections, drawing parallels between Buddhist teachings and mysticism. The presenter highlights... *Practice, Meditation, Effort*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Mar 07 2018 City Center
The End of the World Serial: SF-11466 3/4/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the Yogacara tradition, or "mind-only" philosophy, and its implications for addressing personal and collective suffering through the transformation of individual consciousness. The discussion contrasts the... *Study, Consciousness, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 04 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Becoming Buddha Serial: SF-11497 3/3/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of "interbeing," drawing on personal anecdotes and Zen philosophy, and centers on the concepts of impermanence, interconnectedness, and the interplay between past and present. Key references include a... *Koan, Zazen, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 03 2018 Tassajara
Meditative Concentration Serial: SF-11528 3/3/2018, Mushim Ikeda dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of meditative concentration, with discussions on the Zen practice of concentration as oneness and how this ties into broader philosophical notions of non-duality. It includes personal anecdotes from... *Concentration, Practice, Meditation*	Mushim Ikeda	Mar 03 2018 City Center
Three Marks Serial: SF-11449 3/2/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the Buddhist teaching of Trilakshana, the three marks of existence – no self, impermanence, and suffering – and the transformation seen in Thich Nhat Hanh's interpretation of these marks as interbeing,... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 02 2018 Tassajara
Abiding In Imperfection Serial: SF-11626 3/1/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the complexities of practicing Zazen in the context of Zen teachings, specifically referencing Dogen's fascicle on Zazen Shin. It draws parallels between the Zen practice and the natural environment, emphasizing... *Zazen, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 01 2018 Tassajara
The Eight Awakenings of Great Beings Serial: SF-11459 2/28/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the teachings of Eihei Dogen’s "Hachi Dai Nengaku" (Eight Awakenings of Great Beings), a fascicle from Shobogenzo. These teachings are related to the Six Paramitas and derived from the Mahaparinirvana Sutra,... *Practice, Buddha, Wisdom*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Feb 28 2018 City Center
Where Are You From? Serial: SF-11568 2/28/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of self and interbeing, drawing from William Merwin's poem "Cold Spring Morning" to illustrate the idea of presence and the interplay between nowhere and now here. It delves into the teachings on... *Time, Practice, Buddhism*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 28 2018 Tassajara
Courageous Presence in Every Moment Serial: SF-11432 Talk by Tova Green at City Center on 2018-02-27 The talk, titled "The Courage to Be Present," explores the interconnection between meditation, courage, and the concept of energy or virya, one of the six paramitas in Buddhist practice. It emphasizes the necessity of courage in... *Time, Practice Period, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Feb 27 2018 City Center
Interbeing of Karma and Dharma Serial: SF-11545 2/27/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk critically examines the interplay between karma and direct experience in Zen practice, emphasizing how engagement with Zazen can transform existing karmic constructs and lead to a deeper understanding of original mind... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 27 2018 Tassajara
Continuous Contact Serial: SF-11615 2/26/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of Zazen meditation, emphasizing the importance of deliberate engagement and mindfulness in experiencing the subtle aspects of one's body and consciousness. It discusses the koan "Think Not Thinking... *Practice, Consciousness, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 26 2018 Tassajara
Rediscovering The Mind and Body Serial: SF-11475 2/25/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the dynamic interplay between Zazen practice and the mind's constructed thoughts, emphasizing inquiry into the nature of thinking and non-thinking as described by Dogen Zenji. It discusses how engagement with... *Practice, Breath, Yoga*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 25 2018 Tassajara
The Effects of Nature on Consciousness Serial: SF-11601 2/25/2018, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the influence of nature on consciousness, emphasizing personal experiences during a vision quest and relating these to the teachings of the Buddha. Nature is portrayed as a medium for self-discovery and... *Consciousness, Practice, Practice Period*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Feb 25 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Bodhisattva Idealism Serial: SF-11512 2/21/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the bodhisattva archetype as an ideal projecting our own values and dualities. It examines how spiritual communities, prejudices, and cultural assimilation influence interpretations of Buddhism, particularly... *Bodhisattva, Buddha, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Feb 21 2018 City Center
The Messenger Within Serial: SF-11521 2/18/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm explores the understanding of the mind in Zen practice, highlighting the interconnectedness of the mind and body as a unified reality. Emphasizing the Yogacara or "mind-only" teachings, it details a... *Buddha, Consciousness, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 18 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Exploring Consciousness Through Yogacara Serial: SF-11598 Talk by Zenju Manuel at Green Gulch Farm on 2018-02-18 The talk explores the concept of developing a personal relationship with Buddhist teachings, specifically focusing on the Yogacara philosophy. It delves into the transformation of consciousness and the examination of "store... *Consciousness, Name, Time*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Feb 18 2018 Green Gulch Farm
How Shall I Live? What Kind Of Person? Serial: SF-11426 2/17/2018, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of the six perfections in Zen Buddhism, specifically focusing on kshanti, the perfection of patience, and its role in achieving a fulfilling and awakened life. A story from the Book of Serenity,... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Feb 17 2018 City Center
Supporting Awareness Serial: SF-11569 2/17/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores key aspects of Zen practice, focusing on Dogen Zenji's teachings Hotsubodai Shin and Shinjin Gyakudo. It examines the arising intention and realization in practice, emphasizing the bodhisattva vow's role and... *Practice, Dogen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 17 2018 Tassajara
Perfecting Patience, Perfecting Love Serial: SF-11628 2/14/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of Kashanti, one of the six paramitas or perfections in Buddhist practice, emphasizing patience, tolerance, endurance, and composure. It explores the dimensions of Kashanti as enduring conditions,... *Love, Patience, Practice*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Feb 14 2018 City Center
The Buddha Way is Listening to the Cries of the World Serial: SF-11633 2/11/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk revolves around the practice of listening and its importance in fulfilling the vow to understand and propagate the truth of the Buddha's teachings. It emphasizes that listening is integral to compassion, liberation, and... *Practice, Compassion, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 11 2018 Green Gulch Farm
The Advancement of Single-Minded Spiritual Vigor Serial: SF-11565 2/10/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "Virya" or the "Perfection of Effort" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its importance in sustaining one's practice with enthusiasm and joy, even amidst challenges. The discussion covers various... *Effort, Buddha, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 10 2018 City Center
The Lessons of Sesshin Serial: SF-11575 2/6/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on Zen consciousness as a transformative and frequently occurring process that fosters a deeper integration of awareness, drawing from Dogen Zenji's teachings. Through interactive exercises, participants explore... *Practice, Consciousness, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 06 2018 Tassajara
Pearl in a Bowl Serial: SF-11456 2/4/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on Zen teachings through the "Legend of Bluebonnet" and the Zen koan "Master Ma is Unwell." The narrative of Bluebonnet illustrates themes of sacrifice and compassion, encouraging reflection on helping loved ones... *Buddha, Love, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 04 2018 Green Gulch Farm

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