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Sandokai class #3 Serial: SF-09329 11/4/2012, Sojun Mel Weitsman, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk explores the complex concepts within the Sandokai, particularly focusing on the integration of duality in Zen practice and the interpretation of the “spiritual source” as inherent and non-dualistic. Central to the... *Practice, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 04 2012 Tassajara
Body Practice Serial: SF-09279 11/3/2012, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of body practice in Zen meditation, emphasizing its importance alongside mind practice. The discussion focuses on the role of seated meditation (zazen) in developing mindfulness and discipline,... *Practice, Meditation, Time*	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Nov 03 2012 City Center
Selling Water By the River Serial: SF-09261 10/27/2012, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing awakening as a life goal and the interconnectedness of individuals through shared experiences. The speaker discusses the challenges of staying committed to practice... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Oct 27 2012 City Center
Mosquito Mounting an Iron Ox Serial: SF-09317 10/27/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. - *Zazen, Practice, Meditation*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 27 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Sandokai class #1 Serial: SF-09478 10/26/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky and Sojun Mel Weitsman, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the study and interpretation of the "Sandokai," a pivotal Zen text traditionally discussed in the context of the interrelationship between difference and unity. The discussion includes an exploration of... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Sojun Mel Weitsman, Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 26 2012 Tassajara
Pilgimage to Here Serial: SF-09314 10/24/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of pilgrimage in Zen Buddhism, drawing a parallel between the practice of zazen and the idea of 'not knowing,' as seen in the narrative of Zen Masters Dijang and Fa Yang. Emphasis is placed on... *Practice, Breath, Effort*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 24 2012 Tassajara
Wise Intention as Support for Living in Community Serial: SF-09472 10/24/2012, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of practicing Zen in a community, emphasizing the importance of communal practice and living in harmony with all beings. It delves into the concept of 'right intention' from the Eightfold Path,... *Practice, Intention, Practice Period*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Oct 24 2012 City Center
Go Beyond Cynicism Serial: SF-09442 10/23/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on understanding and practicing the foundational principles of Zen, emphasizing the continuous interplay between mindfulness and liberation. Reflecting on personal experiences of grief, habits, and... *Time, Practice, Hindrances*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 23 2012 Tassajara
Forgiveness Rain Serial: SF-09275 10/22/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the practice of zazen as a form of formless repentance and acceptance, emphasizing mindfulness and the release from suffering through awareness of states of mind. It highlights how unresolved experiences can... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 22 2012 Tassajara
Right Effort, Right Action Serial: SF-09423 10/21/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores interconnectedness and right effort within Zen practice, linking these themes to environmental action and personal intention. The discussion includes reflections on the Bioneers Conference, emphasizing spiritual... *Practice, Effort, Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 21 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Focus and Field Awareness Serial: SF-09255 10/21/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of mindfulness within Zen, emphasizing the shift from thinking to the non-knowing mind and the cultivation of moment-to-moment awareness. The discussion includes insights into Sambhogakaya Buddha... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 21 2012 Tassajara
True Zen in Motion Serial: SF-09294 10/21/2012, Venerable Dr. Pannavati dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the concept of "Zen in Motion" and explores the intricate balance between tradition and personal experience in spiritual practice. The speaker underscores the significance of direct experience over textual... *Time, Buddha, Name*	Ven. Pannavati	Oct 21 2012 City Center
Breath-Counting Shikantaza Serial: SF-09482 10/20/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the seamless continuum between suffering and liberation in Zen practice, addressing the importance of wholehearted engagement with one’s life through the practice of shikantaza, and the concept of intimacy in... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 20 2012 Tassajara
Listen, Examine, Practice Serial: SF-09254 10/20/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the necessity of personal engagement with spiritual teachings, encouraging individuals to investigate and apply them within their own lives. It discusses the courage required for self-examination and the... *Practice, Time, Work*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Oct 20 2012 City Center
Foundation Teachings Serial: SF-09346 10/13/2012, Rita Gross dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the crucial importance of grounding Western Buddhist practice in the foundational teachings of Buddhism, particularly the Pali Canon. Emphasis is placed on the Four Noble Truths, interdependence, Four... *Buddhism, Buddha, Suffering*	Rita Gross	Oct 13 2012 City Center
Class: Satipatthana Serial: SF-09483 10/11/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk examines the foundations of mindfulness as rooted in the Sadhipatthana Sutta, emphasizing the practice of body awareness, recognizing habitual patterns, and fostering self-friendliness to enhance understanding of true... *Breath, Practice, Mindfulness*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 11 2012 Tassajara
Harmony Amid Dispositions Serial: SF-09238 10/6/2012, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of living in harmony with others within the context of practicing with the Sangha, emphasizing the pragmatic approach of Buddhism towards achieving personal and collective harmony. It underscores the... *Work, Emptiness, Practice*	Shinki Mark Lancaster	Oct 06 2012 City Center
Kind Speech Serial: SF-09309 10/3/2012, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the concept of kind speech within the Zen practice, as inspired by Dogen's teachings, emphasizing the importance of compassionate communication both with oneself and others, despite differences in... *Time, Practice, Silence*	Jisan Tova Green	Oct 03 2012 City Center
Clunky Practice at Zenshinji Serial: SF-09391 10/2/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the integral practice of presence and mindfulness within Zen Shinji, particularly through the repetitive and disciplined nature of the practice period. It highlights the importance of simplicity and gratitude... *Practice, Breath, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 02 2012 Tassajara
Inside and Outside Serial: SF-09468 9/30/2012, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen practice of Zazen and its profound influence on both the internal and external aspects of life. Examining the interconnectedness of inside and outside experiences, the discussion emphasizes the... *Suffering, Buddha, Time*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 30 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Path of Freedom from the Prison of the Mind Serial: SF-09291 9/29/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the practice of compassion in response to suffering, emphasizing the importance of welcoming suffering not as an endorsement of it, but as an opportunity to cultivate compassion. The talk references key... *Suffering, Compassion, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 29 2012 City Center
Harmony is Not a Metaphor Serial: SF-09376 9/26/2012, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the concept of harmony in Zen practice, specifically focusing on the lived experience of harmony within body, speech, and mind rather than as a metaphorical or aesthetic ideal. It delves into the investigation... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Sep 26 2012 City Center
In Harmony with All Beings Serial: SF-09259 9/22/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the beginning of a practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing themes of interconnectedness, impermanence, and living in harmony with all beings by taking refuge in the Sangha. The speaker... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Sep 22 2012 City Center
Zen Pathways to Fearless Repentance Serial: SF-09476 9/16/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the concepts of forgiveness and repentance, aligning them with Buddhist practices and contrasting them with other faith traditions, especially around the Jewish High Holy Days. It explores how Buddhism... *Repentance, Practice, Forgiveness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 16 2012 Green Gulch Farm
A Zen Story Serial: SF-09458 9/15/2012, Graham Ross dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen practice of perceiving reality beyond conceptual constructs and the habitual impositions of past actions on experiences. It emphasizes the importance of non-judgmental awareness developed through Zazen,... *Patience, Name, Generosity*	Graham Ross	Sep 15 2012 Tassajara
Dispassionate Acceptance, Passionate Involvement Serial: SF-09464 9/15/2012, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "Entering the Way While Staying at Home," which is part of an ordination ceremony, emphasizing the balance between immersion in the present moment and devotion in Zen practice. It discusses how... *Practice, Name, Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 15 2012 City Center
Food Awareness Month Serial: SF-09406 9/12/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnectedness of Zen practice, food awareness, and gratitude during Food Awareness Month. Emphasis is placed on Zen Master Dogen's teachings, which equate the nature and importance of food with Dharma,... *Time, Practice, Work*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 12 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Discontinuity and Uncertainty Serial: SF-09290 9/12/2012, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of the "thought of enlightenment" as described by Ancestor Nagarjuna, emphasizing understanding impermanence and discontinuity in life. The discussion highlights the importance of maintaining... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Sep 12 2012 City Center
A Field of Creative Improvisation Serial: SF-09361 9/9/2012, Do-on Robert Thomas dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the interconnectedness of Zen practice and contemporary challenges, specifically within the context of food systems and individual empowerment in creative improvisation amidst complexity. A story from the "... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Sep 09 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Celebrating Aging Serial: SF-09467 9/8/2012, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of living a life that benefits others and cultivates loving-kindness, inspired by the inevitabilities of aging and mortality. It highlights the role of mindfulness, the bodhisattva vow, and... *Time, Love, Practice*	Unclear	Sep 08 2012 City Center
Bird Nest and the Three Pure Precepts Serial: SF-09335 9/8/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk elaborates on the integration of Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing that Zen is not a distinct activity but an omnipresent practice that permeates all aspects of life. It explores the concept of the "three pure... *Practice, Yoga, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 08 2012 Tassajara
The Fully Blossomed Plum Tree Serial: SF-09323 9/5/2012, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the nature of interpersonal relationships and spiritual realization, primarily through the lens of Zen teachings and personal anecdotes. Emphasizing relationships' depth beyond mere friendship or alienation,... *Buddha, Time, Tassajara*	Leslie James	Sep 05 2012 Tassajara
Embracing the Great Vehicle XXIV: Riding Indian Ponies, and Golden Ox Invites the Monks to Eat Serial: SF-09362 9/2/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen practice of mindful eating, emphasizing a non-abiding approach to food, reflective of the bodhisattva vow to care for and liberate all beings. The speaker shares a narrative about Native Americans'... *Time, Bodhisattva, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 02 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Discipline and Devotion Serial: SF-09239 9/2/2012, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the exploration of Zen practice as a journey marked by devotion, discipline, and the engaging dynamics of life. It discusses the concept of a "straight line of practice" symbolizing aspiration and resolve, as... *Practice, Zazen, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 02 2012 Tassajara
Buddhism and Death Serial: SF-09284 9/1/2012, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist perspective on death, examining Buddhist teachings on karma, the afterlife, and rebirth, and comparing them to Christian imagery of death and resurrection. The discussion highlights the need to... *Time, Practice, Meditation*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 01 2012 City Center
Dogen's Monasticism: What's the Deal with That? Serial: SF-09445 9/1/2012, Brad Warner dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk provides an exploration of Zen practice, contrasting monastic and layperson approaches, while emphasizing personal ownership of Zazen practice. The speaker reflects on the work of Dogen, including discussions on the... *Practice, Dogen, Time*	Brad Warner	Sep 01 2012 Tassajara
Tassajara Magic Serial: SF-09258 8/30/2012, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk reflects on the significance of communal practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, exploring themes such as the merging of ancient teachings with present practice, and the concept of "Tassajara magic"—a unique form of... *Practice, Time, Blue Cliff Record*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 30 2012 Tassajara
It's All Poetry Serial: SF-09405 8/29/2012, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of skillful means through the lens of poetry and spiritual practice, emphasizing the unexpected utterance of the soul. It draws from Mark Nepo's definition of poetry as an art of embodied perception... *Poetry, Time, Practice*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel	Aug 29 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Life and Poetry of Zen Master Ryokan Serial: SF-09321 8/28/2012, Kazuaki Tanahashi dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the life and poetry of Zen Master Ryokan, focusing on his humble lifestyle, writing style, and profound understanding of Zen principles. It highlights Ryokan's dedication to living in poverty, his interactions... *Time, japanese, Japan*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Aug 28 2012 Tassajara
Peace Bell: From Conflict to Connection Serial: SF-09285 8/26/2012, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The main thesis explores how the transformation of materials of war into symbols of peace, as exemplified by the Peace Bell at San Francisco Zen Center, symbolizes the broader Zen approach to fostering connection and... *Peace, Work, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 26 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Shame, Regret and Forgiveness Serial: SF-09440 8/25/2012, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of shame, regret, and forgiveness in relation to mistakes, emphasizing the transformative potential of addressing one's errors with mindfulness and acceptance. The speaker discusses the practice of... *Time, Practice, Wisdom*	Zesho Susan O’Connell	Aug 25 2012 City Center
Leavening Our Delusion Serial: SF-09404 8/22/2012, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the theme of sincere effort in Zen practice as outlined in Dōgen's "Fukan Zazengi," asserting that this effort itself constitutes the path to enlightenment, rather than the pursuit of a particular state of... *Delusion, Buddha, Practice*	Steve Weintraub	Aug 22 2012 City Center
Zen and Vipassana Serial: SF-09257 8/22/2012, Furyu Schroeder and Larry Yang dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the integration of Zen and Vipassana traditions, reflecting on their cultural evolution and diversity. It explores how both traditions aspire towards freedom and happiness, despite different approaches. The... *Practice, Community, Culture*		Aug 22 2012 Tassajara
Completely Taking Refuge Serial: SF-09465 8/19/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of taking refuge in the triple treasure—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—emphasizing this as the core practice in Buddhism. It highlights the essence of letting go of material attachments, the... *Buddha, Triple Treasure, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 19 2012 Green Gulch Farm
On the Occasion of Zen Center's 50th Anniversary Serial: SF-09350 8/18/2012, Zentatsu Richard Baker, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the evolution and contributions of the San Francisco Zen Center over the past 50 years, celebrating its influential role in integrating Zen Buddhism into American culture. The speaker emphasizes the founding... *Practice, Lay, Lay Practice*		Aug 18 2012 Tassajara
Enlightenment Serial: SF-09447 8/18/2012, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of enlightenment within Soto Zen, centering on a koan from the "Book of Serenity" related to the Avatamsaka Sutra. It emphasizes that enlightenment is inherent in all beings, though it is obscured... *Practice, Enlightenment, Koan*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 18 2012 City Center
Daylighting the Hidden Streams Serial: SF-09297 8/15/2012, Mushim Ikeda dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of 'daylighting hidden streams' as a metaphor for uncovering and affirming diverse personal and cultural stories within Buddhist communities, emphasizing the importance of recognizing differences to... *Work, Meditation, Practice*	Mushim Patricia Ikeda	Aug 15 2012 City Center
Open-Heartedness Serial: SF-09308 8/15/2012, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the challenge of integrating the experiential wisdom of Tassajara, a Zen practice center, into everyday life. It addresses the question of how to maintain the serenity and insights gained in a structured... *Time, Tassajara, Practice Period*	Leslie James	Aug 15 2012 Tassajara
The Three Bodies of Zen Center Serial: SF-09278 8/12/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on the stories and events surrounding the San Francisco Zen Center by contemplating its history, origins, and the role of iconic figures such as Shunryu Suzuki. The core message is an exploration of the "naked... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Mental Postures Serial: SF-09426 8/11/2012, Zentatsu Richard Baker dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the evolution of Zen practice within the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing the notion of "mental postures" as taught by Suzuki Roshi, and their integration into Western lay practice. The discussion... *Practice, Posture, Suzuki Roshi*	Zentatsu Richard Baker Roshi	Aug 11 2012 City Center

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