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Only Love Can Save The World Serial: SF-10385 6/28/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Buddhist themes and modern culture using the character of Wonder Woman as a lens. It draws parallels between Wonder Woman and Buddhist teachings, particularly the Bodhisattva vow, emphasizing... *War, Suffering, Love*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 28 2017 City Center
Poetry, Practice, and Plenitude Serial: SF-10449 6/28/2017, Jane Hirshfield dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the intersection of poetry and Zen practice, exploring themes of generosity, the abundance of the world, and the stability of practice amid challenging times. The works discussed often reflect environmental... *Time, Practice, Silence*	Jane Hirshfield	Jun 28 2017 Tassajara
Cookies and the Middle Way Serial: SF-10438 6/25/2017, Stephen Hale dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of the middle way, emphasizing the balance between dualities such as indulgence and abstinence, existence and non-existence, and self and non-self. It highlights Suzuki Roshi's teachings on the 'yes... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Buddha*	Stephen Hale	Jun 25 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Path To Wholeness Serial: SF-10507 6/24/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "The Path of Wholeness" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing a dual aspect of following tradition (Marga) and creating one's unique path in the moment. The discussion highlights wholeheartedness and... *Name, Consciousness, Wisdom*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 24 2017 Tassajara
Cultivating Compassionate Presence in Zen Serial: SF-12254 Talk by Fresh White at City Center on 2017-06-24 The talk focuses on the importance of self-love and self-compassion as foundational practices within Zen Buddhism, advocating that deeply accepting and loving oneself is crucial for authentic spiritual awakening and presence.... *Breath, Money, Commitment*	Fresh! White	Jun 24 2017 City Center
There Is One That Doesn't Move Serial: SF-10454 6/21/2017, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on mindfulness practice within Zen Buddhism, highlighting the significance of awareness in daily activities and its foundational role in the Buddhist teaching. The discussion particularly emphasizes the... *Breath, Mindfulness, Practice*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Jun 21 2017 City Center
Ordinary Mind is the Way Serial: SF-10497 6/21/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk provides a historical overview of the founding and purpose of the Zen Mountain Center at Tassajara, emphasizing the significance of practice periods in Zen teaching as established by Suzuki Roshi. It discusses the... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jun 21 2017 Tassajara
What is Buddha? Serial: SF-10485 6/18/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen concept of identity and enlightenment through koans, specifically examining the question "What is Buddha?" with references to intersubjectivity and cultural conditioning influencing identity formation... *Buddha, Time, Study*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 18 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Spiritual Communion and the Four Noble Truths Serial: SF-10396 6/17/2017, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen concept of communion, emphasizing the importance of sincerely receiving and responding to teachings. It addresses the personal journey of engagement with Zen practice through pivotal life events, loss,... *Tassajara, Suffering, Time*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Jun 17 2017 Tassajara
Nothing but Tasting Tea Serial: SF-10450 6/17/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Japanese concept of "yitori," understood as a sense of psychological ease and contentment, characterized by factors such as free time and empowerment. It contrasts this with the complexities and challenges... *Koan, Zazen, japanese*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 17 2017 City Center
How Do I Live This One Precious Life? Serial: SF-10462 6/14/2017, Mako Voelkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores themes of self-inquiry and non-self in Zen practice, focusing on the pivotal question "Who am I?" and how it leads to both self-study and the abandonment of a fixed self-concept. Emphasizing the practice of... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism*	Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Jun 14 2017 Tassajara
I Am a Conversation Serial: SF-10445 6/11/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the concept of "stillness" as a form of awakening and discusses how it interplays with the practice of conversation as both a personal and communal exchange. The dialogue highlights stillness as the foundation... *Stillness, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 11 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Diamond Sutra Class Serial: SF-10336 The talk focuses on a detailed analysis of the Diamond Sutra, emphasizing its teachings on the Prajnaparamita, contrasting emptiness with the realization of the Buddha's three bodies: Nirmanakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Dharmakaya. It... *Buddha, Heart Sutra, Practice*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Jun 11 2017 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 3: Expressing Ourselves in Speech, Action and Silence Serial: SF-10398 6/10/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of expressing one's true self through speech, action, and silence, with a focus on the Buddhist practice of right speech. The discussion encompasses teachings from Dogen Zenji, Suzuki Roshi, and... *Buddha, Practice, Koan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 10 2017 City Center
Silent Expressions of Noble Truth Serial: SF-12244 Talk by Linda Cutts at City Center on 2017-06-10 This talk centers on the theme of practicing noble speech, as part of a broader exploration of the Buddha's teachings on right speech, incorporating silence as a form of expression. It examines historical and contemporary... *Koan, Lineage, Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 10 2017 City Center
Heart Sutra Class Serial: SF-10345 The talk focuses on the exploration of the Heart Sutra and how it encapsulates core Buddhist teachings in a concise form. The discussion emphasizes its role as a critical text for understanding Mahayana Buddhism, contrasting it... *Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Abhidharma*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Jun 10 2017 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 2: Full Expression Serial: SF-10420 6/9/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the karma of speech from a Zen perspective, highlighting how speech and silence interrelate in expressing wisdom and compassion. Key to the discussion are reflections on Dogen's teachings and the symbolic role... *Bell, Practice, Dogen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 09 2017 City Center
Voices of Silence in Zen Serial: SF-12235 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at City Center on 2017-06-09 The talk focuses on the profound interconnectedness between silence, speech, and practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of speech and its karmic implications as articulated by Dogen's teachings. The discussion... *Bell, Breath, Layman Pang*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 09 2017 City Center
Bodhidharma's Outline of Practice Serial: SF-10318 6/9/2017, Red Pine dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk focuses on the journey and development of a translator with an affinity for Zen and Chinese texts, particularly the challenges of translating Chinese classical texts into English. It examines Bodhidharma's influence on... *Practice, Bodhidharma, Karma*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Jun 09 2017 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 1: Silence and Stillness Serial: SF-10354 6/8/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of silence and stillness in Zazen practice, advocating for a personalized, responsive approach shaped by one’s current physical and mental states rather than idealized forms. A significant... *Practice, Posture, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 08 2017 City Center
Embrace Imperfection in Zen Practice Serial: SF-12318 Talk by Linda Ruth Cutts at City Center on 2017-06-08 The talk focuses on the importance of embracing imperfection within Zen practice, particularly through the metaphor of the "upright cauldron," a concept derived from 10th-century teacher Hongju, symbolizing the transformative... *Skandas, Posture, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 08 2017 City Center
Entering into Sesshin Serial: SF-10366 6/7/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the practice of sashin, emphasizing how adherence to its guidelines can deepen one's meditation experience. It discusses the significance of silence in sashin, using the fifth koan in the Book of Serenity,... *Manjushri, Practice, Silence*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 07 2017 City Center
Zen and Poetry Serial: SF-10424 6/7/2017, Naomi Shihab Nye and Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and poetry, emphasizing how language can serve as a grounding resource for emotional and spiritual sustenance. Through a blend of recited poetry and personal anecdotes, the... *Poetry, Time, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Naomi Shihab Nye	Jun 07 2017 Tassajara
The Zen of The Missing Piece Serial: SF-10484 6/4/2017, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen perspective on the pursuit of happiness through the allegory of Shel Silverstein's "The Missing Piece." It emphasizes that life's inherent dissatisfaction (dukkha) should be accepted rather than viewed... *Suffering, Time, Happiness*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 04 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Fluidity of Mountains Serial: SF-10382 6/3/2017, Carolyn Cavanagh dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the dynamic nature of mountains and their symbolism in Zen Buddhism, discussed in the context of recent weather challenges at the monastery. Through this metaphor, insights from Dōgen Zenji's "Mountains and... *Karmic Consciousness, Time, Consciousness*	Carolyn Cavanagh	Jun 03 2017 Tassajara
Buddhist Storehouse Consciousness Serial: SF-10405 6/3/2017, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Buddhist concept of Alaya Vijnana, or storehouse consciousness, and its correlation with codependency theory. It explores how Buddhist teachings on Alaya Vijnana, karma, and the 12-fold chain of dependent... *Consciousness, Suffering, Karma*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jun 03 2017 City Center
Embrace the Unseen Within Serial: SF-10374 5/31/2017, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the theme of embracing the unknown and resisting the compulsion to define reality solely based on existing knowledge. This exploration is elucidated through references to Zen teachings, particularly... *Time, Zazen, Tassajara*	Leslie James	May 31 2017 Tassajara
The Middle Way is a Moving Target Serial: SF-10352 5/28/2017, Dojin Sarah Emerson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the dynamic and inclusive nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of embracing both suffering and ease in the pursuit of the middle way. It discusses how Zen's bodhisattva vow, which is rooted in the... *Practice, Suffering, Buddhism*	Dojin Sarah Emerson	May 28 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Leaves of Speech Serial: SF-10357 5/27/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the challenges of expressing true understanding and teachings through words, emphasizing the inherent limitations of speech in conveying profound truths. It addresses the impact of kind speech on societal... *Suffering, Practice, Koan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 27 2017 City Center
Right Effort Serial: SF-10487 5/27/2017, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "right effort," emphasizing it as an integral part of the Noble Eightfold Path. The discussion includes reflections on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and BKS Iyengar, comparing Zen and yoga as... *Practice, Effort, Suzuki Roshi*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 27 2017 Tassajara
Words Beyond Words: Zen Simplicity Serial: SF-12236 Talk by Linda Cutts at City Center on 2017-05-27 This talk addresses the challenge of expressing truth through speech and the inherent limitations of language within Zen practice. Drawing from haikus and koans, the discussion emphasizes how words can both miss and meet the mark... *Koan, Blue Cliff Record, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 27 2017 City Center
Nanchuan's Circle Serial: SF-10455 5/24/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of right speech within the context of Zen philosophy, using Case 69 of the Blue Cliff Record as a focal point. The discussion highlights the importance of intentional and mindful communication as... *Breath, Time, Right Speech*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 24 2017 City Center
Just Keep Coming Back Serial: SF-10473 5/24/2017, Chris Fortin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes creating a space of refuge and healing through Zen practice, particularly focusing on collaborations with women veterans. The speaker discusses the importance of faith within the context of Zen, presenting it... *Practice, Faith, Zazen*	Hoka Chris Fortin	May 24 2017 Tassajara
Words as Presence in Zen Practice Serial: SF-12186 Talk by Kansan David Zimmerman at City Center on 2017-05-24 The talk explores the theme of "right speech" within Zen practice, emphasizing the balance between verbal expression and presence, grounded in a koan from the Blue Cliff Record, where a Zen master challenges Dharma brothers on... *Right Speech, Koan, Breath*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 24 2017 City Center
"The Good Woman of Setzuan": Can We Be Good? Serial: SF-10489 5/21/2017, Myo_ Doris Harder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of goodness, trust, and personal growth using Bertolt Brecht's play "The Good Woman of Sichuan" as a framework. The discussion addresses the complexities of being a 'good' person in challenging... *Time, Work, War*	Myoe Doris Harder	May 21 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Kind, Inclusive and Noble Speech Serial: SF-10332 5/20/2017, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of right speech, emphasizing it as an expression of love and self-awareness within Zen practice. The discussion delves into the principles of necessary, kind, helpful, true, and timely speech as... *Right Speech, Practice, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 20 2017 City Center
Love and Be Silent Serial: SF-10458 5/17/2017, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at City Center. This talk examines the concept of "noble speech" through an analysis of Shakespeare's "King Lear," exploring themes of speech, power, love, and vow within Zen practice. The discussion contrasts Cordelia's honest refusal to... *Love, Vow, Practice*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	May 17 2017 City Center
Dogen's Poetry Serial: SF-10467 The talk primarily focuses on the interpretation of Dogen's perspectives on reading sutras and his contributions to Zen literature, especially through his poetry. The discussion elaborates on Dogen's engagement with sutras,... *Dogen, Poetry, japanese*	Steven Heine	May 17 2017 Tassajara
Dogen's Shinjin Datsuraku, Class 2 Serial: SF-10320 The talk focuses on the theme of "Shinjin Datsuraku," or "casting off body and mind," within Dogen's teachings, particularly discussing its expressions in Zen practice and literature. Dogen's magnum opus, "Shobogenzo," and its... Class, Dogen, Time, japanese	Steven Heine	May 16 2017 Tassajara
Dogen's Shinjin Datsuraku, Class 1 Serial: SF-10412 The talk primarily focuses on exploring the concept of "Shinjin Datsuraku," or "casting off body-mind," as discussed in Dogen's teachings. The discussion delves into various interpretations and translations of this pivotal Zen... Class, Dogen, Time, japanese	Steven Heine	May 15 2017 Tassajara
Mothering Serial: SF-10347 5/14/2017, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the theme of mothering in both a personal and spiritual context, emphasizing self-mothering as a path to inner wisdom and compassion. It highlights the concept of the perfection of wisdom, personified as a... *Love, Wisdom, Time*	Edward Espe Brown	May 14 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating Compassion Through Kind Speech Serial: SF-12151 Talk by Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2017-05-13 The talk explores the concept of "Kind Speech" within the Buddhist tradition, drawing primarily on Dogen's writings, specifically "The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance" in "The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye." The focus is... *Practice Period, Dogen, Zazen*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	May 13 2017 City Center
Winter at Tassajara Serial: SF-10330 5/10/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of practical Zen training during the winter practice period at Tassajara with the ongoing theme of complete and upright speech. It emphasizes listening, self-reflection, and skillful speech as... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	May 10 2017 City Center
Zen Gives Us the Gift of Nothing Serial: SF-10490 5/7/2017, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The discourse centers on the transformative teachings of Zen philosophy, particularly the notion of "nothing" or "emptiness" as integral to understanding existence. The talk delves into the interconnectedness of all life,... *Suffering, Emptiness, Compassion*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	May 07 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Flower Power Serial: SF-10351 5/6/2017, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the significance of the Udumbara flower as a symbol in Zen Buddhism and explores the themes of Dharma transmission and interdependence in life. The discussion connects these themes to broader environmental... *Buddha, Dharma Transmission, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 06 2017 Tassajara
Living in This World and Imagining Another Serial: SF-10359 4/30/2017, Hakusho Ostlund dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the narratives people construct to navigate an ever-changing world and discusses how Buddhist teachings offer "counter-stories" to challenge feelings of separation and isolation. By understanding and... *Buddha, Effort, Work*	Hakusho Ostlund	Apr 30 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Realizing Our Infinite Life Serial: SF-10343 4/23/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the concept of a Zen sanctuary as a place for intimate communication, described as a "face-to-face transmission" of truth. This transmission represents the reciprocity of Dharma amongst beings, emphasizing a... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 23 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Radical Empathy Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-10371 4/16/2017, Qayyum Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on themes of radical empathy and welcoming as essential practices in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing their role in the path of the bodhisattva. It explores the importance of acknowledging indigenous history, fostering... *Bell, Sangha, Practice*	Seiho Qayyum Johnson	Apr 16 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Practice in Daily Life Serial: SF-10344 Talk by Arobin at Tassajara on 2017-04-15 The talk reflects on the transformative experience of participating in the Tassajara Zen Center's summer work period, highlighting both its physical demands and spiritual enrichment as a community affair. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Work, Time*	ARobin Orden	Apr 15 2017 Tassajara
The Practice of Generosity Serial: SF-10409 4/15/2017, Linda Galijan dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the concept of generosity as one of the paramitas, or perfections, essential in Buddhist practice. It highlights the dual meaning of paramitas as both a means to cross over into enlightenment and as an end... *Generosity, Practice, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Apr 15 2017 City Center

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