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Sesshin Day 3 Serial: SF-07437 3/26/2013, Dainin Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of embodying Zen teachings in daily life, particularly through the cultivation of a beginner's mind and the notion of 'not knowing'. The speaker emphasizes maintaining presence and awareness through... *Pain, Practice, Time*	Dainin Marsha Angus	Mar 26 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 2 Serial: SF-07423 3/25/2013, Lee Lipp dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores personal experiences from early practice at Zen centers, highlighting challenges and growth through understanding and embracing the aversion, pain, and doubt that arose during practice. The significance of... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Lee Lipp	Mar 25 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 3 Serial: SF-07502 3/25/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, focusing on the timeless question of how long it takes to achieve a serene mind through meditation. It contrasts the futility of setting a fixed time frame for achieving mental... *Practice, Work, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 25 2013 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 2 Serial: SF-07309 3/24/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the inherent tension between attraction and aversion in the practice of being present, using concepts such as intention, vow, and commitment to delve deeper into the nature of the mind and practice. It discusses... *Breath, Heart Sutra, Hindrances*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 24 2013 Tassajara
The Blind Men and the Elephant Serial: SF-07396 3/24/2013, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the themes of Zen practice and argumentation, using parables and personal anecdotes to illustrate insights into human nature and the dynamic between differing perspectives. Key insights include the... *Buddha, Time, Name*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Mar 24 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Day 1 Serial: SF-07443 3/24/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the inherent capacity for awakening within every person, emphasizing the importance of physical posture in Zazen practice and how the body and mind are interconnected. It stresses the necessity of letting go of... *Breath, Posture, Pain*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 24 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 1 Serial: SF-07421 3/23/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of willpower through the lens of Zen practice, integrating findings from scientific studies with traditional teachings. The discussion contrasts the notion of willpower as a finite resource with the... *Practice, Vow, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 23 2013 Tassajara
Believing in Nothing Serial: SF-07473 3/23/2013, Dainin Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of aligning all activities with the heart of Buddha through mindful practice, particularly during a period of intense meditation known as sesshin. The discussion emphasizes understanding oneself as a... *Emptiness, Zazen, Time*	Dainin Marsha Angus	Mar 23 2013 City Center
A Sesshin of Illness Serial: SF-07405 3/20/2013, Lee Lipp dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the theme of integrating Zen practice into daily life, with a focus on how personal challenges can lead to transformative insights. A significant portion is devoted to the speaker's experience with illness and... *Time, Practice, Practice Period*	Lee Lipp	Mar 20 2013 City Center
Zazen Is Good for Nothing Serial: SF-07349 3/17/13, Shohaku Okumura, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the teachings of Sawaki Kodo-Roshi, particularly the notion that "Zazen is good for nothing," highlighting the importance of practicing without expectations, which is linked to the teachings of Dogen Zenji and... *Practice, Buddha, Zazen*	Shohaku Okumura	Mar 17 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Dogen's Zen - Class #8 Serial: SF-07489 3/17/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice with human life, emphasizing the balance between self-awareness and avoiding self-preoccupation. It reflects on the "causes and effects" of existence through Maslow's Hierarchy... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 17 2013 Tassajara
Compassion Is a Good Idea Serial: SF-07455 3/16/2013, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at City Center. The talk elaborates on the necessity and practice of compassion within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that the essence of Zen practice is compassion, even if it seems implicit due to the focus on practices like zazen (meditation). The... *Love, Compassion, Practice*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 16 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #7 Serial: SF-07411 3/12/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk focuses on the interplay between Zen practice and the constructs of karmic existence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining awareness and resolve even in benign circumstances. The discussion explores key Zen... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 12 2013 Tassajara
The Teachings of Perfect Wisdom Serial: SF-07478 3/10/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the Zen practice of "just sitting" and its role in realizing perfect wisdom and the liberation of all beings. It emphasizes the idea that true liberation and compassion transcend conceptual apprehension,... *Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 10 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Mahapajapati's Story Serial: SF-07300 3/9/2013, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the role of Maha Pajapati in the establishment of the women's order of renunciates in Buddhism, emphasizing the historical and contemporary significance of this story in discussions of gender equality within... *Buddha, Time, Karmic Consciousness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 09 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #6 Serial: SF-07388 3/6/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen approach to rituals, emphasizing the acceptance of mistakes as a valuable aspect of practice and the role of mindfulness in navigating these experiences. The discussion ties into Shuri's six gates to... *Practice, Equanimity, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 06 2013 Tassajara
Language, Voice, Drum, Bread Serial: SF-07457 3/6/2013, Mick Sopko dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the role of lay practice in Zen, the speaker's personal experiences within the Zen community, and the significance of drumming and baking as a form of spiritual practice. It highlights a discussion on... *Time, Lay, Practice*	Mick Sopko	Mar 06 2013 City Center
The Emerging Moment Serial: SF-07335 3/3/2013, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the narrative of loyalty through a story about two friends, emphasizing the values of faithfulness and the consequences of misunderstandings. Transitioning into Zen practice, the discussion reflects on the... *Practice, Wisdom, Enlightenment*	Steve Weintraub	Mar 03 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Habit, Repetition and Intention Serial: SF-07325 3/2/2013, Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the concepts of repetition and intention to align activities with the heart of Buddha. It discusses the role of lay practice and the cultivation of... *Practice, Intention, Time*	Dainin Marsha Angus	Mar 02 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #5 Serial: SF-07334 3/1/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the teachings of the Tendai school's Shuri, including the six gates or identities as a progression towards full awakening, and how they inform Zen practice. It emphasizes Zen's first principle—that all phenomena... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 01 2013 Tassajara
What Is the Heart of the Buddha? Serial: SF-07454 2/27/2013, Lee Lipp dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of aligning all activities with the heart of the Buddha during a winter practice period, emphasizing both lay and priest practice. The discussion focuses on the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche,... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Lee Lipp	Feb 27 2013 City Center
You Don't Have to Get It Right Serial: SF-07508 2/24/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain, dharma talk at Tassajara. The central thesis of the talk focuses on the encouragement of Zen practice, emphasizing perseverance over perfection and the acknowledgment of one's limitations without attachment to outcomes. The discussion references Dogen... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Feb 24 2013 Tassajara
Love and Joy Are Right Here Serial: SF-07327 2/23/2013, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses aligning one's actions with the heart of Buddha through loving-kindness meditation and illustrates how these teachings can help individuals turn their lives towards kindness and joy. It reflects on the... *Time, Practice, Love*	Unclear	Feb 23 2013 City Center
Equanimity Serial: SF-07425 2/21/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the Zen practice of equanimity, or "upekha," emphasizing momentary samadhi and the practice of pausing to cultivate awareness. The talk highlights how these practices allow practitioners to engage fully with... *Equanimity, Practice, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 21 2013 Tassajara
Panel: Lay-Entrusted Teachers Serial: SF-07448 2/20/2013, Panel dharma talk at City Center. This talk by a panel of seasoned lay Zen practitioners at the San Francisco Zen Center explores the evolving role and recognition of lay practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of integrating Zen teachings into... *Practice, Lay, Priest*	Panel Discussion	Feb 20 2013 City Center
Samadhi Serial: SF-07383 2/20/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the practice of concentration within Zen meditation, emphasizing the balance between directed and receptive attention. It discusses the importance of reframing habitual experiences, the practice of "not... *Concentration, Practice, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 20 2013 Tassajara
Ease and Dis-ease Serial: SF-07304 2/19/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the transition from discipline to devotion in Zen practice, emphasizing the role of trust and intimacy. It highlights the shift from a mental framework dictated by preferences and desires toward a softer... *Practice, Love, Silence*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 19 2013 Tassajara
This Very Mind Is Buddha Serial: SF-07509 2/18/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the notion of being present and the simplicity in Zen practices, emphasizing the continuous interplay between readiness and willingness in one's spiritual journey. It delves into the investigation of self,... *Breath, Effort, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 18 2013 Tassajara
Investigation and Continuity Serial: SF-07305 2/17/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the themes of Zen practice and continuous engagement with the present moment, emphasizing the importance of responding appropriately to circumstances as they arise. It draws from Zen teachings to illustrate the... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 17 2013 Tassajara
Awakening from the Illusion of Separateness Serial: SF-07517 2/17/2013, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the intersection of environmental mindfulness and Buddhist practice, underscoring the urgency of ecological awareness and interconnectedness as exemplified by the symbolic act of planting trees. The session is... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 17 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Unborn Being Serial: SF-07506 2/16/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk presents the concept of energy in Zen, discussing how attending to the formless and the energetic component of everything can be an awakening process. It underscores an appreciation of the process of Zazen as one that... *Buddha, Practice, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 16 2013 Tassajara
Don't Be Submerged by the Things of the World Serial: SF-07339 2/16/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on aligning all personal activities with the heart of Buddha, emphasizing the evolving form of Zen practice outside traditional contexts and the embodiment of practice through examples like the depiction of... *Time, Practice, Emptiness*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 16 2013 City Center
Polishing a Tile Serial: SF-07493 2/15/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of Zazen and Shashin, emphasizing the concept of non-striving and non-achievement in Zen. Central to the discussion is the idea that practice should not be about forcing outcomes but about being... *Zazen, Breath, Pain*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 15 2013 Tassajara
Dogen's Zen - Class #4 Serial: SF-07376 2/12/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk covers the exploration of the five skandhas—form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness—and their relevance in Buddhist practice, specifically in the context of the Satipatthana Sutta. It discusses... *Consciousness, Zazen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 12 2013 Tassajara
Practicing the Buddha Mind Seal Serial: SF-07398 2/10/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the practice of self-study as a means to understand suffering and realize enlightenment. The central theme is that enlightenment and peace are realized by repeatedly studying the mind, questioning its nature,... *Study, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 10 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Resounding Congruence Serial: SF-07331 2/9/2013, Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of aligning all activities with the heart of Buddha during a ten-week winter practice period, emphasizing the inherent presence of Buddha nature in every aspect of life. The discussion highlights... *Practice, Buddha, Generosity*	Dainin Marsha Angus	Feb 09 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #3 Serial: SF-07462 2/6/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the dynamics of Zen practice in relation to awareness of hindrances, aggregates, awakening factors, and the path through the lens of mindfulness practices like Satipatthana and Anapanasati. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Consciousness, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 06 2013 Tassajara
Flag Wind Mind Earth Serial: SF-07316 2/3/2013, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores interconnectedness, using the koan of "The Wind and the Flag" to illustrate the inseparability of mind and experience and its implications for environmental awareness and contemplative care. It emphasizes the... *Time, Koan, Love*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 03 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Accepting What Is Serial: SF-07360 2/2/2013, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance of integrating different roles and perspectives, using the metaphor of three bricklayers to illustrate how individuals can simultaneously engage with their immediate tasks, support their... *Practice, Time, Study*	Marc Lesser	Feb 02 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #2 Serial: SF-07456 1/31/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines Dogen's teachings through the "Bendawa," focusing on key Zen principles such as the spontaneous and intertwining nature of practice and realization, as well as "ji ji yu zamai," or the study of the self. It also... *Practice, Ordinary Mind, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 31 2013 Tassajara
Pioneer Practice Serial: SF-07422 1/30/2013, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at City Center. The talk outlines the speaker's extensive journey and experiences as a lay practitioner in the Zen Buddhist tradition. It covers the beginnings of practice in Jerusalem, training under Zen Master Soen Nakagawa Roshi, and... *Practice, Work, Lay*	Wendy Johnson	Jan 30 2013 City Center
There Really Is Something Lacking Serial: SF-07426 1/28/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of perceived absence or insufficiency in one's life and spiritual practice, notably using a quote from Dogen that contemplates the notion of completeness in relation to the Dharma. This discussion... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Leslie James	Jan 28 2013 Tassajara
The River Is Famous to the Fish Serial: SF-07336 1/26/2013, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of Zen practice, emphasizing the student-teacher relationship’s importance, the concept of intimacy in practice, and the patience required for long-term spiritual growth. Various texts and poems are... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jan 26 2013 City Center
What Does Practice Ask of You? Serial: SF-07463 1/24/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of Zen meditation as a means to achieve reconciliation with oneself and the universe by turning inward and studying the self. It discusses the iterative nature of meditation, through which... *Practice, Time, Letting Go*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 24 2013 Tassajara
Embodying Zen: Living Heart Wisdom Serial: SF-07499 1/23/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life, particularly focusing on the practice period titled "Aligning All Activities with the Heart of Buddha." It discusses the significance of embodying practice in... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jan 23 2013 City Center
Turning the Light Inwards Serial: SF-07345 1/23/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the Zen practice of taking the "backward step" to turn inward and illuminate the self, contrasting habitual momentum with momentary awareness. It discusses beauty, the human condition, and the practice of... *Practice, Consciousness, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 23 2013 Tassajara
Breath and Body of The Way Serial: SF-07490 1/22/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the core of Zen practice, particularly focusing on the tension between intentional practice and natural awareness. It analyzes Dogen Zenji's teachings in "Bendowa," emphasizing mindful engagement with daily... *Breath, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 22 2013 Tassajara
Renouncing Suffering Serial: SF-07510 1/21/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of renunciation in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing the present moment without attachment or judgment. It discusses the paradox of using silence and... *Silence, Renunciation, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 21 2013 Tassajara
Entering Sesshin with Way-Seeking Mind Serial: SF-07297 1/20/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the interplay between self-preservation instincts and wholehearted commitment in Zen practice, particularly as one embarks on prolonged meditation sessions like Sashin. The discussion highlights how the practice... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 20 2013 Tassajara
Embracing the Great Vehicle XXX: Melting the Cold, Cold Heart Serial: SF-07466 1/20/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the importance of stillness as a path to enlightenment, highlighting the paradox that enlightenment resides in being completely present and tender with oneself and one's experiences. Through stories and... *Pain, Stillness, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 20 2013 Green Gulch Farm

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