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Title	Speaker	Date
Our Mind of Offering Serial: SF-11487 2/3/2018, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "citta prasadhanam," describing it as a yogic practice of transforming life into an offering through true intimacy, which entails being authentically connected with oneself and others. The... *Intimacy, Love, Practice*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 03 2018 City Center
Trusting Uncertainty: Experiencing Zen Serial: SF-11641 2/3/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the complexities of Zen practice and the engagement required to fully experience the teachings of the Dharma, drawing on analogies from Dogen Zenji and a Seamus Heaney poem to illustrate points about trust,... *Dogen, Bodhidharma, Study*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 03 2018 Tassajara
Momentary Realities Serial: SF-11570 2/2/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the establishment of the Bodhi mind, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind and body, referencing Shinjin Gyakido, and the concept of "one mind" in Zen practice. It explores the notion of reality as both... *Pain, Time, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 02 2018 Tassajara
Settling Heart, Quieting Mind Serial: SF-11517 2/1/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the establishment and practice of the Bodhi mind through engaging with the innateness of one's surroundings and interbeing with the world. It emphasizes taking refuge in the Three Jewels—Buddha, Dharma, and... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 01 2018 Tassajara
Experiencing Serial: SF-11562 1/31/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature of consciousness and engagement during zazen, emphasizing not resisting nor succumbing to circumstances. It references the analogy of a musical instrument to describe the balance of effort in practice... *Consciousness, Zazen, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 31 2018 Tassajara
Deepening the Practice of Generosity Serial: SF-11559 1/27/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Buddhist concept of the six paramitas, focusing primarily on the first paramita, generosity (dana). It discusses generosity beyond the conventional understanding of mere giving and receiving, framing it... *Generosity, Forgiveness, Gratitude*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jan 27 2018 City Center
The Tenken Pad Serial: SF-11462 1/26/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of relational practice within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the symbolic significance of the "tanken pad" as a mirror for self-reflection and community relationships in the monastic setting of Tassajara... *Practice, Buddha, Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jan 26 2018 Tassajara
Deepening Practice through the Six Perfections Serial: SF-11643 1/24/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, and Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk introduces the 2018 Winter Practice Period at the Zen Center, focusing on the theme of deepening practice through the six paramitas or perfections, exploring how these teachings can be embodied in daily life. Discussions... *Practice, Practice Period, Bodhisattva*	Tenzen David Zimmerman, Jisan Tova Green, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jan 24 2018 City Center
What Does Practice Ask of You? Serial: SF-11645 1/22/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the human condition, emphasizing the inevitability of death and the importance of benevolent inquiry and practice in facing life's challenges. It discusses Dogen's teachings on the nature of the mind and the... *Practice, Dogen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 22 2018 Tassajara
Buddha's Zazen: the Wonders of Stillness Serial: SF-11532 1/21/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the theme of "face-to-face transmission," exploring the pivotal activity of Buddha's mind as an activity that liberates beings from egocentric entrapment. The discourse emphasizes the role of a liberating... *Stillness, Pain, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 21 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing with Giver, Receiver, and Gift Serial: SF-11573 1/20/2018, Siobhan Cassidy dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interconnectedness between personal experiences, Zen practice, and social movements, particularly focusing on the Women's March and the Me Too movement. The speaker shares a personal journey into Zen... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Siobhan Cassidy	Jan 20 2018 City Center
Zen, Family, and Feminism Interwoven Serial: SF-12273 The talk reflects on the personal journey within Zen Buddhism, exploring themes of service, the Bodhisattva vow, and the intimate yet changing relationship with family, particularly through the speaker's care for aging parents.... *Zazen, Buddhism, Bell*	Siobhan Cassidy	Jan 20 2018 City Center
Arousing The Bodhi-Mind Serial: SF-11433 1/19/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the themes of intention, vow, and the essence of Zen practice, investigating the balance between personal aspirations and the demands of practice. It delves into the concepts of dukkha and sukha, describing... *Practice, Practice Period, Intention*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 19 2018 Tassajara
Meeting the Ancestors, Meeting Oneself Serial: SF-11583 1/17/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance of Dharma Transmission in Zen Buddhism, focusing on its role as a transformative process for becoming a Zen teacher. It outlines three key rites of passage: ordination, becoming shuso (head monk... *Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Ceremony*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jan 17 2018 City Center
Inner Aligning With Resolve To Practice Serial: SF-11588 1/14/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the integration of internal practice within the framework of Zen monastic rules, known as "Shingi," emphasizing wholehearted engagement over mere procedural compliance. It highlights the role of the sangha in... *Practice, Shingi, Sangha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 14 2018 Tassajara
Buddha's Zazen: Listening to All the Cries of the World Serial: SF-11612 1/14/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the essence of a meditation intensive centered on the Buddhist practice of embodying compassion and stillness at the center of all suffering. It emphasizes the necessity of observing all beings with... *Practice, Observe, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 14 2018 Green Gulch Farm
Connecting Our Inner World to the World Around Us Serial: SF-11494 1/13/2018, Larry Yang dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the interconnectedness of personal and social transformation through mindfulness practice, emphasizing the concept of the "beautiful and beloved community." It explores the relationship between internal... *Practice, Community, Peace*	Larry Yang	Jan 13 2018 City Center
Inherent Buddha Nature Serial: SF-11441 1/10/2018, Kai Ji Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the fundamental Buddhist concept of codependent arising and its aspects within the five skandhas and the 12-fold chain of causation. It explores the evolution of these teachings into the concept of Tathagata... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Consciousness*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Jan 10 2018 City Center
Buddha's Zazen: Sitting at the Center of All Beings Serial: SF-11592 1/7/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the concept of accepting one's Dharma position as the center of all phenomena, underscoring the practice of stillness and the importance of taking care of each experience, thereby taking care of the entire... *Stillness, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 07 2018 Green Gulch Farm
The Challenges of Human Life Serial: SF-11586 1/6/2018, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the inherent challenges of human life and explores how Buddhist practices can help mitigate such challenges through joy, appreciation, and generosity. Emphasis is placed on the concept of impermanence, the... *Time, Letting Go, Generosity*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jan 06 2018 City Center
Our Immeasurable Practice of Love Serial: SF-11576 1/3/2018, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the profound impact of "Real Love" by Sharon Salzberg, emphasizing the themes of mindful connection and the immeasurable nature of love and zazen. Comparisons are drawn to Dogen's thoughts on the merit of... *Love, Practice, Time*	Shundo David Haye	Jan 03 2018 City Center
Heart of Mindful Zen Love Serial: SF-12266 Talk by Shundo Haye at City Center on 2018-01-03 The talk emphasizes the theme of love and mindfulness in Zen practice, underscoring the immeasurable nature of the heart and Zazen's merit. It explores physical posture in Zazen as a core practice of expressing one's true Buddha... *Four Methods of Guidance, Zazen, Dogen*	Shundo David Haye	Jan 03 2018 City Center
Coming From Gratitude at the Turning of the Year Serial: SF-10421 12/31/2017, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the significance of spiritual practice as a form of renewal, focusing on themes of gratitude, interconnectedness, and the transformative power of facing life's complexities. It draws from various traditions... *Practice, Gratitude, Time*	Wendy Johnson	Dec 31 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Who is the Teacher, Meeting Oneself Serial: SF-10388 12/30/2017, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on Zen practice and the interplay between teacher and student roles, emphasizing the Zen maxim "Zen is to settle the self on the self," attributed to Suzuki Roshi. The concept of settling the mind and spirit in... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Meditation*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 30 2017 City Center
The Old Master Sharpening The Sword Serial: SF-10386 12/23/2017, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the life and teachings of Grand Master Meng Chan, emphasizing his embodiment of resilience and perseverance through adversity, particularly during his imprisonment. The speaker highlights Master Meng Chan's... *Time, Practice, Pain*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Dec 23 2017 City Center
To Become Completely Who We Are Serial: SF-10435 12/20/2017, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of self-discovery within Zen practice, discussing how Zen students strive to "become completely who we are." This is contrasted with societal and personal expectations embodied in the question, "Am I... *Practice, Buddha, Zazen*	Onryu Mary Stares	Dec 20 2017 City Center
Cultivating the Dark Serial: SF-10315 12/17/2017, Sara Tashker dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between darkness and light, using the winter solstice and practices at Green Gulch Farm as a backdrop to emphasize the balance between visibility and the unseen, particularly through Zen practices... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Ango Sara Tashker	Dec 17 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Gift of Nothing Serial: SF-10457 12/16/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on themes of giving, the concept of "nothing" as a gift, and the practice of the six perfections within Zen philosophy. Through the narrative of a children's story and examples from Zen teachings, the discussion... *Time, Practice, Ceremony*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 16 2017 City Center
Embracing Fragility for Spiritual Growth Serial: SF-10418 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-15 The talk discusses the acceptance of physical fragility as a pathway to spiritual growth, drawing parallels to Zen teachings on the willingness to let go of body and mind. It emphasizes the inner softness and flexibility of mind... *Practice, Work, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2017
Awakening Beyond Self: Zen Transmission Serial: SF-10356 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-14 The main thesis of this talk revolves around the necessity of having a teacher for overcoming egocentric consciousness and the liberation derived from it. It emphasizes face-to-face transmission and the importance of engaging in... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 14 2017
Embrace Your Dharma Seat Serial: SF-10321 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-13 The talk primarily explores the concept of "face-to-face transmission" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of thoroughly accepting one's Dharma seat as the way to liberation. It touches on various anecdotes and examples,... *Buddha, Liberation, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 13 2017
How Do You Hear The Dharma? Serial: SF-10350 12/13/2017, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the transmission of Dharma, particularly through the anecdotal story of the Buddha twirling a flower and Mahakasyapa's understanding, emphasizing face-to-face and non-verbal transmission methods. It draws a... *Buddha, Time, Posture*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Dec 13 2017 City Center
Zen Encounters: Path of Compassion Serial: SF-10390 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-12 This talk focuses on the teachings of the Zen lineage, specifically exploring the historical relationship between Liu Tiemo, known as Iron Grinder Lu, and her teacher Guishan Lingyu. The speaker also reflects on the concept of... *Doubt, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 12 2017
Touching the Incoherent: Zen's Living Way Serial: SF-10459 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-11 The talk explores the concept of face-to-face transmission in Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the interplay of coherence and incoherence. It highlights the significance of touching and being touched by the 'other' or... *Suzuki Roshi, Transmission, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 11 2017
Whispers of Zen: Beyond Silence Serial: SF-10493 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-10 The talk explores a Zen Buddhist narrative involving a monk named Judy and encounters with mystical figures like the nun Reality and the teacher Celestial Dragon, which emphasize the themes of speech, silence, and spiritual... *Practice, Resistance, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 2017
Intimately Transmitted from West to East Serial: SF-10465 12/9/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "the harmony of difference and equality" in Zen practice, centering on the poem "Sandokai" by Shitou Xiqian. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of all existence and the concept of intimate, non-... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 09 2017 City Center
Universal Meeting in Every Moment Serial: SF-10476 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-09 The talk explores the concept of "face-to-face transmission" in Zen as an essential aspect of zazen, wherein the whole universe meets itself in every individual and every moment. It delves into stories from "The Transmission of... *Transmission, Zazen, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 09 2017
Perfection and Imperfection Serial: SF-10475 12/2/2017, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk at the San Francisco Zen Center explores the themes of imperfection in everyday life and the perfection aimed at in Zen practice, through the lens of the classic poem "The Merging of Difference and Equality" by Sekito... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Dec 02 2017 City Center
November Class 4 Serial: SF-10443 11/30/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of control, contrasting it with the Buddhist teachings on self-study and care for life. It challenges the common misconception that Buddhism equates to self-control, instead suggesting that the... *Love, Work, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 30 2017 Tassajara
Practice is not a Matter of Far or Near Serial: SF-10348 11/29/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the poem "Sandokai" by 8th-century Zen master Shitou Xiqian, focusing on its last four lines about the harmony of difference and equality. Emphasizing the teachings of non-attainment and practice-realization... *Intention, Zazen, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 29 2017 City Center
What do Green Gulch Zen students do all day? Serial: SF-10463 11/26/2017, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on Zen practice, emphasizing meditative mindfulness and the integration of daily activities as spiritual exercises. It discusses how mundane tasks, when performed with concentrated awareness and without... *Practice, Wisdom, Love*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 26 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Grasping At Things Is Surely Delusion Serial: SF-10329 11/25/2017, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intricacies of family dynamics during Thanksgiving and the complexities of identity and self-acceptance. The speaker articulates a personal narrative of coming out and relates it to Zen teachings,... *Suffering, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Nov 25 2017 City Center
Harmony in Differences: Finding True Song Serial: SF-12243 Talk by Lien Schutt at City Center on 2017-11-25 The talk explores the complexities of family gatherings, personal identity, and the process of coming out within the context of Thanksgiving. It transitions into an exploration of the Sandokai, addressing the harmony of... *Branching Streams, Suzuki Roshi, Enlightenment*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Nov 25 2017 City Center
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 7 Serial: SF-10431 11/21/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores themes of liberation from egocentric consciousness, distinguishing between sensory experiences and their emotional responses, and the concept of realizing the "unborn Buddha mind." The narrative also examines... *Pain, Consciousness, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 21 2017 Tassajara
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 6 Serial: SF-10479 11/20/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Buddhist practice of sitting in the midst of suffering, akin to Buddhas residing calmly within flames, highlighting the practice of Zazen as a means of transmitting wisdom and peace amidst adversity. It... *Buddha, Practice, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 20 2017 Tassajara
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 5 Serial: SF-10401 11/19/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the spiritual concept of "leaving home" in the context of Zen Buddhism, examining how historical figures like Upagupta and Dhritaka interacted with this idea as it relates to attaining an "always mind... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 19 2017 Tassajara
The Power of Feelings Serial: SF-10453 11/19/2017, Myo_ Doris Harder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the interconnectedness of body awareness and emotional experiences, emphasizing the need to integrate feelings into spiritual practice to achieve a deeper understanding of oneself. Central to the discussion is... *Anger, Work, Time*	Myoe Doris Harder	Nov 19 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Beyond Body and Mind: Zen Stories Serial: SF-10373 11/18/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of 'leaving home' in Zen practice, discussing its conceptual roots in the stories of the fourth ancestor, Upagupta, and his disciple, Dhritaka. The discussion centers on the realization that true... *Suzuki Roshi, Karmic Consciousness, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 18 2017 Tassajara
Nansen Killed The Cat Serial: SF-10491 11/18/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of harmonizing difference and unity within Zen practice, with a focus on the koan "Nansen Killed the Cat" to illustrate the challenge of integrating complexities and contradictions in both individual... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 18 2017 City Center
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 3 Serial: SF-10355 11/17/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the significant role of storytelling within the Zen community, emphasizing oral transmission over written records as a means of teaching and preserving traditions like Zazen. Zazen is discussed as an inclusive... *Zazen, Vow, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2017 Tassajara

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