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Zazen is Face to Face Transmission Serial: SF-10380 8/27/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of Zen practice as an intimate, face-to-face transmission between Buddhas, emphasizing the interplay of finite and infinite life. It discusses how Zen practice involves meeting delusion and... *Buddha, Practice, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 27 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Right Effort Serial: SF-10346 8/26/2017, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "wise effort" from the Eightfold Path, focusing on how to bridge wisdom and compassion in practice. It emphasizes the importance of skillful engagement with life’s challenges, maintaining... *Effort, Happiness, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Aug 26 2017 Tassajara
Gobblers of Dregs Serial: SF-10400 8/24/2017, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of creating one's own path in life rather than adhering strictly to prescribed teachings or "recipes," using Zen stories and parables to underscore the importance of personal insight and presence. It... *Practice, Time, Work*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 24 2017 Tassajara
Zen: The Journey Over Destination Serial: SF-10426 Talk by Les Kaye at Tassajara on 2017-08-24 The talk focuses on the misconception of Zen practice as a form of personal transformation, particularly among individuals in Silicon Valley who experience high stress but feel unfulfilled despite professional success. Drawing... *Practice, Buddha, Work*	Les Kaye	Aug 24 2017 Tassajara
Principle of Dependent Arising Serial: SF-10444 8/21/2017, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Buddhist concept of dependent origination, emphasizing the distinction between "lumpers" and "splitters" in interpretations of Buddhist teachings. The central thesis revolves around dependent origination,... *Buddha, Practice, Consciousness*	Gil Fronsdal	Aug 21 2017 Tassajara
Dismantling the Palace-Prison of White Privilege Serial: SF-10325 8/20/2017, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and racial awareness, focusing on the ‘noble truth of suffering’ as it relates to race, specifically white privilege. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the discussion... *Suffering, Work, Practice*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Aug 20 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Three Characteristics of Perception Serial: SF-10482 8/20/2017, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on contrasting the traditional interpretation of the three characteristics or marks of existence—impermanence, suffering (dukkha), and not-self—with their subjective perceptions, emphasizing how these concepts... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Gil Fronsdal	Aug 20 2017 Tassajara
Not Always So Serial: SF-10314 8/19/2017, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the Zen teaching of "not always so," as originally articulated by Suzuki Roshi. It challenges the notion of certainty and encourages openness to the unknown and the possibility of discovery, using personal... *Freedom, Time, Love*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Aug 19 2017 Tassajara
Embrace the Golden Wind Serial: SF-12221 Talk by Nancy Petrin at City Center on 2017-08-19 The talk explores the theme of vulnerability and continuous renewal witnessed in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of beginner's mind and the willingness to engage fully with the present moment. A personal narrative on... *Anger, Community, Zazen*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Aug 19 2017 City Center
Zen Stories About Perfect Understanding Serial: SF-10511 8/16/2017, Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the first story in the "Book of Serenity," focusing on the Buddha and Manjushri's symbolic act that illustrates the core Zen concept of the perfection of understanding, or prajnaparamita. The talk emphasizes... *Emptiness, Bodhidharma, Buddha*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 16 2017 Tassajara
Five Ranks (2 of 2) Serial: SF-10402 8/15/2017, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of the Five Ranks, particularly focusing on their non-linear aspects in the practice and understanding of Zen Buddhism. It discusses how stages or ranks in Zen are not necessarily linear but can... *Practice, Emptiness, Buddhism*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Aug 15 2017 Tassajara
Five Ranks (1 of 2) Serial: SF-10471 8/14/2017, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of the "Five Ranks" introduced by Dongshan, examining their relationship with the Middle Way in Zen Buddhism and how they interplay with the notions of conventional and ultimate truths. The... *Five Ranks, Practice, Time*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Aug 14 2017 Tassajara
Living Mindfully Amid Life's Impermanence Serial: SF-10372 8/13/2017, Jiryu Rutschman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the integration of dynamic spiritual practice with the reality of impermanence and the necessity of being present. It discusses the challenges posed by societal events, such as those in Charlottesville, and... *Impermanence, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Aug 13 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Balance: The Middle Way Serial: SF-10335 Talk by Sara Emerson at Tassajara on 2017-08-12 The talk explores the dynamic function of the "middle way" in Buddhism, focusing on non-duality and the interconnectedness of all beings. It uses the Buddha's life story to illustrate the journey from extreme satisfaction to... *Suffering, Time, Bodhisattva Vow*	Dojin Sarah Emerson	Aug 12 2017 Tassajara
Women Ancestors Serial: SF-10460 8/12/2017, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the practice of gratitude within Zen Buddhism, particularly through the lens of honoring female teachers. Key themes include the spirit of acknowledgment in practice and the significance of women’s... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 12 2017 Tassajara
Dogen's Cypress Tree Serial: SF-10483 8/12/2017, Shohaku Okumura dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the interplay between words and the expression of Zen truths in Zen philosophy, specifically through the lens of the koan involving the cypress tree, a significant text referenced in both Chinese and Japanese... *Buddha, Koan, Bodhidharma*	Shohaku Okumura	Aug 12 2017 City Center
Teaching and Learning Serial: SF-10477 8/9/2017, Myoju Erin Merk dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of teaching and learning within Zen practice, emphasizing the intrinsic wisdom each individual already possesses. It examines the Mahayana tradition's core objectives, such as awakening and the... *Practice, Wisdom, Time*	Myoju Erin Merk	Aug 09 2017 City Center
Jizos for Peace Serial: SF-10394 8/6/2017, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the significance of Jizo Bodhisattva, reflecting on its qualities as a protector of travelers and children, and its cultural symbolism within Zen Buddhism. It recounts a personal narrative about participating... *Peace, Japan, Time*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 06 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Dance of Impermanence Serial: SF-10364 8/5/2017, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the theme of impermanence, outlined in Buddhism's first noble truth, dukkha, within the context of Zen practice. The talk emphasizes the role of Zazen, or Zen meditation, as a way to understand impermanence and... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Buddha*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Aug 05 2017 City Center
Awakening is Natural: Accessibility and Integrity Serial: SF-10376 8/5/2017, Lauren Bouyea dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the balance between accessibility and integrity in Zen practice, examining how Soto Zen tradition, particularly as passed down by Suzuki Roshi, can accommodate diverse backgrounds while maintaining its specific... *Practice, Zazen, Buddhism*	Chosetsu Lauren Bouyea	Aug 05 2017 Tassajara
Hanging from a Tree by your Teeth Serial: SF-10327 8/2/2017, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on exploring the nature of Zen practice through the examination of a specific koan from "The Gateless Gate" (Muankan Case 5), involving a parable by Xiangyan on the complexities and perceived impossibilities of... *Practice, Work, Vow*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Aug 02 2017 City Center
Unmasking the Architecture of Whiteness Serial: SF-10375 Talk by Angel Kyodo Williams Fu Schroeder at Tassajara on 2017-08-02 The talk addresses the systemic construction and perpetuation of racial privilege, emphasizing the historical and ongoing impact of "whiteness" as a constructed identity. It explores the intricacy of racial history in... *Time, japanese, Work*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Fu Schroeder	Aug 02 2017 Tassajara
Radical Dharma Class 3 of 3 Serial: SF-10501 8/2/2017, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk addresses the construct of privilege and systemic racism from a Buddhist perspective, with a focus on the historical evolution of racial constructs and legislation in the United States. The presentation highlights how... *Time, japanese, War*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Aug 02 2017 Tassajara
Awakening Through Deconstructing Racial Constructs Serial: SF-12295 Talk by Angel Kokyo William Fu Schroeder at Tassajara on 2017-08-02 The talk delves into the historical construction and legacy of racial privilege in America, with an emphasis on its implications and the necessity to 'deconstruct' these constructs, particularly through a Zen Buddhist... *Money, Giving, War*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams, Fu Schroeder	Aug 02 2017 Tassajara
Radical Dharma Class 2 of 3 Serial: SF-10500 8/1/2017, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk delves into the complexities of racial constructs and the intersections between identity, privilege, and Zen practice. It emphasizes the historical construct of "whiteness" and its pervasive influence within and outside... *Community, Practice, Time*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Aug 01 2017 Tassajara
Radical Dharma Class 1 of 3 Serial: SF-10469 7/31/2017, angel Kyodo williams dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the exploration of racism and white privilege within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues for true spiritual growth. By tracing the historical construction of... *Time, Work, Name*	Rev. angel Kyodo williams	Jul 31 2017 Tassajara
Sun Faced Buddha Moon Faced Buddha Serial: SF-10333 7/30/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the nature of Zen through the analogy of the "Sun-faced Buddha" and "Moon-faced Buddha," representing the intersection of infinite and finite life. It emphasizes the importance of letting finite life be as it is... *Buddha, Precepts, Ceremony*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 30 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Spirit of Practice Serial: SF-10498 7/29/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the theme of "The Spirit of Practice," exploring how to infuse aliveness into spiritual practice and everyday life. The discussion draws on poetry by Rainer Maria Rilke, emphasizing the interplay between habit... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 29 2017 Tassajara
Spiritual Friends Serial: SF-10505 7/29/2017, Gengyoko Tim Wicks dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Kalyanamitra, or spiritual friends, emphasizing their importance in Zen practice and personal recovery. It intertwines the speaker's personal experiences with themes of meditation, community... *Practice, Meditation, Time*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jul 29 2017 City Center
Journey to Divine Unity in Islam Serial: SF-10331 Talk by Mehmet Stewart at Tassajara on 2017-07-26 The talk provides an overview of Islam and the Sufi path, emphasizing orthodox beliefs and personal spiritual journeys. It delineates key tenets of Islam, such as belief in a singular God, prophethood of Muhammad, and the Quran's... *Time, Love, Name*	Mehmet Stewart	Jul 26 2017 Tassajara
The Entire Universe Is Your Very Human Body Serial: SF-10414 7/26/2017, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the central thesis of reducing suffering through Zen practice, particularly Zazen, within the Soto Zen tradition. The discussion emphasizes the concept of studying the self not as an isolated entity but as... *Suffering, Time, Study*	Leslie James	Jul 26 2017 Tassajara
You Have Gained the Pivotal Opportunity of Human Form Serial: SF-10410 7/23/2017, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between Zen practice, personal transformation, and the rituals that underpin daily lives. The speaker reflects on the nature of change, highlighting the impermanence and transitional aspects of... *Time, Intention, Suzuki Roshi*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jul 23 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Having Confidence and Making Decisions Serial: SF-10442 7/22/2017, Carolyn Cavanagh dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores handling problems with confidence and mindfulness, highlighting the Zen approach to worry and the nature of time. Emphasizing practical engagement with tasks at hand can mitigate anxiety and foster understanding... *Time, Desire, Karma*	Carolyn Cavanagh	Jul 22 2017 Tassajara
Not Subject To Knowing Or Not Knowing Serial: SF-10456 7/22/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on a Zen koan involving Zhao Zhou and Nanxuan from "The Gateless Barrier" (Case 19), where Nanxuan responds to Zhao Zhou's inquiry about the Tao by saying "ordinary mind is the Tao." This story illustrates the... *Ordinary Mind, Time, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 22 2017 City Center
Widening Our Sense Of Ourselves Serial: SF-10338 7/19/2017, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the themes of impermanence, the expansion of self-awareness, and the interconnectedness of life. It begins with reflections on recent personal losses, underscoring the transient nature of life. The discussion... *Poetry, Time, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Jul 19 2017 City Center
Beyond Identity: Embracing Interconnection Serial: SF-12216 Talk by Jian Tova Green at City Center on 2017-07-19 The talk delves into themes of widening one's sense of self and interconnection through stories, poetry, and meditative practices. A key focus is on recognizing and expanding beyond fixed ideas about identity, learning from... *Time, Poetry, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Jul 19 2017 City Center
Sincerity and Authenticity Serial: SF-10378 7/16/2017, Shokuchi Carrigan dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the significance of sincerity in Zen practice, emphasizing its foundational role in receiving the bodhisattva precepts, and framing it as an essential quality for spiritual development. The discussion elaborates... *Ceremony, Time, Practice*	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Jul 16 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Caring For The Soil Serial: SF-10322 7/15/2017, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the essence of Zen practice as taught by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the importance of deriving meaning from direct experience rather than relying solely on theoretical understanding. It highlights the metaphor... *Practice, Zazen, Buddha*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 15 2017 Tassajara
The Book of Joy Serial: SF-10387 The talk examines how to find joy amidst life's suffering by embracing teachings from "The Book of Joy," which features the insights of the 14th Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu. The discussion highlights the importance of... *Suffering, Compassion, Practice*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Jul 15 2017 City Center
Cultivating Joy Through Shifting Perspectives Serial: SF-12174 Talk by Laura Burges at City Center on 2017-07-15 The talk explores finding joy amidst life's inevitable suffering by drawing parallels between the teachings in "The Book of Joy" by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, and Zen principles. This involves cultivating eight pillars of... *Anger, Gratitude, Healing*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Jul 15 2017 City Center
Forgiveness Serial: SF-10391 7/12/2017, Arlene Lueck dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of forgiveness within the framework of Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness in overcoming hatred and negative karma, using meditation and practices like the Four... *Time, Forgiveness, Practice*	Arlene Lueck	Jul 12 2017 City Center
Problems Serial: SF-10425 7/12/2017, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the concept of problems, exploring how individuals can relate to and find freedom within them. It contrasts the pursuit of quick solutions prevalent in modern culture with traditional Zen teachings that... *Time, Work, Suzuki Roshi*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jul 12 2017 Tassajara
The World-Honored One Ascends the Seat Serial: SF-10415 7/9/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the concept of Dharma as unsurpassed, penetrating, and perfect, examining its multifaceted meanings as teaching, truth, and phenomena. The speaker discusses the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness... *Observe, Buddha, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 09 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Stories Serial: SF-10478 7/8/2017, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of stories in Zen Buddhism, highlighting how the tradition utilizes koans—story-based teachings—to convey spiritual lessons. It contrasts Zen's reliance on direct, experiential wisdom transmission with... *Vow, Buddha, Buddhism*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Jul 08 2017 City Center
Face to Face Transmission Serial: SF-10499 7/5/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the fundamental Zen story of Buddha's silent transmission to Mahakashapa, symbolizing the intimate, direct experience of Dharma without words—a theme central to Zen practice. The discussion emphasizes the... *Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 05 2017 Tassajara
How Am I Now? I Don't Know Serial: SF-10503 2017-07-05, Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center The talk explores the personal and communal dimensions of Dharma Transmission within the San Francisco Zen Center framework. The speaker reflects on the meaning, process, and responsibilities of ordination and Dharma Transmission... *Ceremony, Bowing, Dharma Transmission*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Jul 05 2017 City Center
Poetry Serial: SF-10434 7/2/2017, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the function of poetry in relation to Zen and Mahayana Buddhism's perspectives on language and meaning, suggesting that poetry can loosen our rigid grip on meaning and offer liberation from the suffering caused... *Time, Poetry, Love*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jul 02 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Zen: Beyond Walls of Mind Serial: SF-10422 Talk by Greg Fain at Tassajara on 2017-07-01 The talk discusses personal experiences and reflections related to Zen practice, particularly focusing on the Heart Sutra and its teachings on overcoming hindrances of knowledge through embrace of love and connection. It... *Love, Time, Practice*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 01 2017 Tassajara
How To Study Dogen Serial: SF-10428 7/1/2017, Brad Warner dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily addresses the study of Dogen, focusing on personal experiences and approaches to engaging with Dogen's work, particularly the Shobogenzo. Emphasis is placed on the complexity of Dogen's writing, the historical... *Dogen, japanese, Practice*	Brad Warner	Jul 01 2017 Tassajara
Keeping Suzuki Roshi's Teaching Fresh Serial: SF-10494 7/1/2017, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the teachings and legacy of Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the simple yet profound nature of his guidance, which continues to inspire practice. It also discusses the establishment of various Zen Centers such as... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 01 2017 City Center

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