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Practicing With Deafness Serial: SF-10334 2/18/2017, Oshin Jennings and Keido Keith Baker dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "Beginner’s Mind" and emphasizes embracing openness, particularly through the sign language gesture of "Don't Know" to denote an open mind. This practice aligns with... *Practice, Time, Priest*	Keido Keith Baker, Oshin Jennings	Feb 18 2017 City Center
Continuous Practice: Practice Serial: SF-10411 2/15/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the concept of continuous practice as articulated in Dogen Zenji's teachings, emphasizing the cycle of aspiration, practice, awakening, and nirvana. It examines the nuanced understanding of how teachings can... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 15 2017 City Center
The Bodhisattva's Four Methods Of Guidance Serial: SF-10416 02/12/2017, Wendy Johnson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the themes of environmental stewardship, spiritual practice, and interconnectedness within the Zen Buddhist framework. It relates Zen teachings to environmental conservation, emphasizing the significance of... *Practice, Intention, Wisdom*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 12 2017 Green Gulch Farm
What The Teaching Offers In Challenging Times Serial: SF-10349 2/11/2017, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores how Zen practice can aid individuals in responding to personal and social challenges. Beginning with a reflection on self-awareness and the interconnectedness of humanity emphasized in Maya Angelou's poem, "On... *Pain, Practice, Freedom*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 11 2017 City Center
The One Perfect Teaching That Frees Us Serial: SF-10464 2/4/2017, Jiryu Rutschman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the central Zen teachings of emptiness (Prajnaparamita) and interdependence, emphasizing that understanding these concepts alone is insufficient. Emphasis is placed on the importance of enacting these... *Interdependence, Emptiness, Freedom*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 04 2017 City Center
The Emptiness of What Is This? Serial: SF-10427 1/28/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist concept of "shunyata," traditionally translated as "emptiness," and its reinterpretation as "interbeing" by Thich Nhat Hanh. Shunyata refers to the interconnectedness and interdependence of all... *Practice, Love, Hate*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 28 2017 City Center
How to Save All Beings Serial: SF-10395 1/27/2017, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the concept of karma, focusing on volitional actions and their consequences, while highlighting the importance of the precepts and paramitas in addressing ancient and twisted patterns of behavior. It... *Practice Period, Karma, Practice*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Jan 27 2017 Tassajara
Walking Together Through The Storm Serial: SF-11312 01/22/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on building sanctuaries within oneself and within communities as a refuge during challenging times, drawing inspiration from the Buddha's teachings. The central theme is constructing sanctuaries that facilitate... *Buddha, Sanctuary, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Deepening Into Wise and Courageous Hearts Serial: SF-10377 1/21/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores Zen Buddhism's teachings on the connection between individual and collective freedom, particularly within the context of societal and political changes. The discussion revolves around how to practice and embody... *Love, Bodhisattva, Buddha*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jan 21 2017 City Center
Beloved Community Serial: SF-10407 1/18/2017, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "beloved community" as a framework for achieving a reconciled world where justice prevails, drawing connections to both Kingian nonviolence principles and Zen teachings, particularly Suzuki Roshi'... *Community, Time, Practice*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Jan 18 2017 City Center
Dharma and Non-Violence Serial: SF-10362 1/14/2017, Kazu Haga dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interconnected nature of social justice activism and Zen philosophy, focusing on nonviolence and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King and Thich Nhat Hanh. It discusses the importance of intentional and... *Work, Time, Practice*	Kazu Haga	Jan 14 2017 City Center
The Great Way Serial: SF-10439 1/11/2017, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the historical context and philosophical significance of the "Xin Xin Ming," a pivotal text in Zen Buddhism, highlighting its emphasis on the integration of Indian Buddhism into Chinese philosophy, particularly... *Buddhism, Zazen, Study*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Jan 11 2017 City Center
A Life Of Usefulness Serial: SF-10317 1/7/2017, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the significance of ethical conduct in Zen practice, exploring how the Bodhisattva Initiation Ceremony (jukai) symbolizes a commitment to live a life of compassion and usefulness. It highlights the... *Practice, Ceremony, Vow*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jan 07 2017 City Center
An Appropriate Response To Fear Serial: SF-10316 1/4/2017, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing Zen to navigate fear and uncertainty with an open heart, drawing on stories from the Zen tradition, including the enlightenment of the Sixth Ancestor Huineng upon hearing the... *Practice, Buddha, Love*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jan 04 2017 City Center
Embracing Life's Imperfections Through Zen Serial: SF-12217 Talk by Edward Brown at City Center on 2016-12-31 The talk explores the concept of life's inherent difficulties and the human desire for acceptance through a Zen Buddhist lens, referencing historic teachings and personal anecdotes. It discusses the challenges encountered during... *Suzuki Roshi, New Year, Dogen*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 31 2016 City Center
Passion and Karmic Tendencies Serial: SF-12120 12/21/2016, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the intertwining roles of passion and karmic tendencies in spiritual practice, delving into how emotions such as anger and love can propel personal growth and deeper understanding. The discussion emphasizes... *Anger, Time, Work*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 21 2016 City Center
The Spiritual Power Of Trust Serial: SF-12079 12/18/2016, MyoE Doris Harder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Sanskrit concept of "Shraddha," emphasizing its active nature, contrasting it with more passive notions of belief and faith. Shraddha is presented as a dynamic process involving trust in unproven potential,... *Faith, Doubt, Letting Go*	Myoe Doris Harder	Dec 18 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Present: Zen's Timeless Path Serial: SF-12206 Talk by Fu Schroeder at City Center on 2016-12-17 The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing Zen in the present moment, drawing on teachings from Dogen and Suzuki Roshi to highlight how an awakened life transcends conventional conceptions of time and self. It underscores... *Dogen, Hate, Buddha Ancestors*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 17 2016 City Center
Zen as Body Practice Serial: SF-11974 6/15/2016, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the enlightenment of the Buddha under the Bodhi tree and its implications for wisdom in everyday life, focusing firstly on the Buddha's transition through the four watches of the night as described in "... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Dec 15 2016 Tassajara
Are You Able To Say Something? Serial: SF-12006 12/14/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes maintaining commitment to Zen principles and practices as the conclusion of the practice period approaches. The practice of facing internal challenges, referred to as "Mara," is discussed in depth, with the "... *Buddha, Practice, Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 14 2016 Tassajara
An Outsider Questions the Buddha Serial: SF-12092 12/13/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the koan from the "Book of Serenity" concerning the concepts of arising and vanishing, illustrated through a metaphorical dream about a leopard that changes its spots by hiding in fog, expressing the non-fixed... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Emptiness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 13 2016 Tassajara
Silent Enlightenment: The Zen Path Serial: SF-12090 Talk by Unclear at Tassajara on 2016-12-12 The talk explores themes of renunciation and the practice of 'just sitting' in Zen, referencing the story of Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightenment as an allegory for turning against the currents of worldly affairs. Discussions... *Study, Practice, Buddha*	Unclear	Dec 12 2016 Tassajara
Whispers Under the Bodhi Tree Serial: SF-11281 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2016-12-11 This talk explores the story of the Buddha's enlightenment, specifically emphasizing the preparation and meditation under the Bodhi tree, and correlates the exercise of mindfulness with handling internal discourse and emotions.... *Buddha, Practice, Manjushri*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 11 2016 Tassajara
Clearly Observe! Serial: SF-12110 12/11/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the path to enlightenment as exemplified by the Buddha's journey, highlighting experiences like Sujata's offering before the Buddha's meditation under the Bodhi tree. The practice of Zen is emphasized through... *Koan, Buddha, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 11 2016 Tassajara
Everyday Moments as Dharma Pathways Serial: SF-11315 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2016-12-10 This talk examines the distinction between frivolous talk and Dharma talk, arguing that any form of communication, even seemingly trivial, can convey Buddha Dharma when received with an open and attentive mind. It explores how... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 10 2016 Tassajara
How Mara Helps the Buddha Serial: SF-11937 12/10/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of Dharma talk versus idle chatter within Zen practice, questioning whether seemingly trivial speech can convey profound Buddhist teachings. This is illustrated through multiple stories and... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 10 2016 Tassajara
Silence Speaks: Mindful Words Matter Serial: SF-11354 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2016-12-09 The talk addresses the significance of noble silence and mindful speech during Rohatsu Sesshin, emphasizing Buddha's enlightenment and the power of narrative in spiritual practice. It reflects on the impact of frivolous talk and... *Time, Practice, Pain*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 09 2016 Tassajara
Rohatsu Sesshin Day 1 Serial: SF-12134 12/09/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the theme of Rohatsu Sesshin, emphasizing noble silence and mindfulness in daily practice. It highlights the story of Buddha's enlightenment as a recurring narrative offering deeper meanings each time it is... *Time, Practice, Pain*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 09 2016 Tassajara
Frivolous Talk and Idle Chatter Serial: SF-12058 12/07/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of "frivolous talk and idle chatter" in Zen practice, highlighting the importance of meaningful speech aligned with the Dharma and the negative impact of trivial discussions. The speaker references... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 07 2016 Tassajara
Emptiness and Engagement Serial: SF-11983 12/4/2016, Jiryu Rutschman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the tension between expressing political perspectives and maintaining an inclusive spiritual practice, using Zen Buddhism's Two Truths doctrine as a framework. The speaker reflects on personal dilemmas,... *Precepts, Buddhism, Emptiness*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Dec 04 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Celebrating Buddha's Enlightenment Serial: SF-11891 12/3/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. This talk covers the conclusion of a seven-day sesshin at the Zen Center, marking Buddha's Enlightenment. It explores how to integrate sesshin practices into daily life, emphasizing daily sitting, mindfulness, ethical conduct via... *Time, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 03 2016 City Center
Zen and the Search for Freedom Serial: SF-12051 Talk by Tmzc Leslie James on 2016-12-01 The talk addresses the inherent doubts and questions surrounding the practice of Zen, focusing on the search for freedom and the inevitable self-inquiry it prompts. It explores themes of identity, purpose, capability, and the... *Work, Time, Freedom*	Leslie James	Dec 01 2016
Embracing Freedom in Everyday Zen Serial: SF-12124 Talk by Tmzc Leslie James on 2016-12-01 The talk explores central themes of human experience within Zen practice, such as the embedded nature of freedom in everyday life, the role of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in revealing this truth, and the interconnectedness... *Time, Pain, Freedom*	Leslie James	Dec 01 2016
Come on, Buddha, Light my Fire Serial: SF-12028 11/27/2016, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the theme of embracing and transcending suffering through the metaphor of the lotus flower growing in muddy water, symbolizing purity and beauty amidst adversity. It emphasizes the importance of responding to... *Buddha, Buddha Mind, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 27 2016 Green Gulch Farm
A Dharma Talk at City Center Serial: SF-11930 11/26/2016, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of gratitude, material desire, and the quest for spiritual resolve within Zen practice. It contrasts the fleeting satisfaction of material gains, exemplified through Black Friday shopping frenzies,... *Practice, Time, Passions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 26 2016 City Center
Gratitude Amidst Chaos and Calm Serial: SF-12327 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2016-11-26 This talk explores the path of gratitude within the context of Zen practice, juxtaposing it against the consumerist frenzy of Black Friday and divergent expectations surrounding political events, like presidential elections.... *Passions, Gratitude, Desire*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 26 2016 City Center
Compassionate Speech for Transformation Serial: SF-11192 Talk by Eijun Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2016-11-21 The talk delves into the purification of sense organs as articulated in Chapter 19 of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the transformative power of spiritual practice on how one perceives others and oneself. The discussion also... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2016 Tassajara
Harsh Speech - Kind Speech Serial: SF-12035 11/21/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the purification of the sense organs and the interconnectedness of perception and practice, as depicted in Chapter 19 of the Lotus Sutra. It emphasizes how practices such as reading and discussing Buddhist... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2016 Tassajara
Bringing Harmony to Everyone Serial: SF-12007 11/20/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk emphasizes the final days of a session and encourages participants to maintain mindfulness practices, focusing on the idea of "custody of the eyes." It highlights the importance of verbal harmony within the sangha,... *Practice, Sangha, Work*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 20 2016 Tassajara
Upright and Complete Speech: What is Slander? Serial: SF-12125 11/19/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of oryoki and its relevance to Zen Buddhism, emphasizing mindfulness and sensory awareness during meals. It also explores the Zen practice of right speech, particularly slander, and its impact on... *Practice, Time, Work*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 19 2016 Tassajara
Zen Meditation: Pathway to Moral Courage Serial: SF-12309 Talk by Masaki Matsubara at City Center on 2016-11-19 This talk outlines the significance of Zen meditation as a pathway to moral action, using the teachings and koans of Zen masters Rinzai and Dogen to explore the concept of "Buddha nature" and its intrinsic role in fostering moral... *Meditation, Rinzai, Buddha Nature*	Masaki Matsubara	Nov 19 2016 City Center
Basic Teachings and Luopo About To Die Serial: SF-11890 11/18/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Zen teachings on right speech, emphasizing harmony and the avoidance of divisive or slanderous speech. It refers to core Buddhist teachings such as shunyata (emptiness), dependent co-arising, impermanence, and... *Emptiness, Time, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 18 2016 Tassajara
Divisive Speech and Devadatta Redeemed Serial: SF-11903 11/16/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of complacency in Zen practice, questioning whether contentment can hinder growth and the importance of maintaining a "beginner's mind." It explores divisive language, highlighting its detrimental... *Lotus Sutra, Buddha, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 16 2016 Tassajara
Embracing Change: A Zen Journey Serial: SF-12289 Talk by Tim Wicks at City Center on 2016-11-16 The talk discusses the journey of becoming a Zen priest and the philosophical practice of non-attachment to fixed ideas, as per Dogen Zenji's teachings in the "Genjo Koan." It further explores the embracing of precepts to foster... *Priest, Lay Ordination, Letting Go*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Nov 16 2016 City Center
Breathing In, Breathing Out, Sutra of Millions of Scrolls Serial: SF-11899 11/15/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores several topics, including the significance of the Samaya precepts within Vajrayana Buddhism, the story of Suzuki Roshi's enthusiastic practice, and the open-ended nature of the Buddhist canon. It emphasizes the... *Posture, Practice, Breath*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 15 2016 Tassajara
Enlightenment Through Zen Vows Serial: SF-12047 Talk by Unclear at Tassajara on 2016-11-14 The talk explores the nature of vows within Zen practice, particularly in the context of rituals like the full moon ceremony. It emphasizes how vows serve as a spiritual focal point that transcends mere verbal promises, binding... *Vow, Practice, Karma*	Unclear	Nov 14 2016 Tassajara
Vowing and Vowing Serial: SF-12062 11/14/2016, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature and significance of vows in Zen practice, emphasizing their historical roots, their role in Buddhist ceremonies, and their transformative power. It discusses how vows arise from inspiration and... *Vow, Practice, Karma*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 14 2016 Tassajara
Zen's Creative Harmony Constraints Serial: SF-11945 Talk by Tmzc Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts on 2016-11-13 The talk emphasizes the importance of formal constraints in Zen practice, such as the rules of sesshin, to harmonize and focus the mind, illustrating how these constraints encourage creativity and prevent energy leakage.... *Buddha, Practice, Posture*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 13 2016
Embodied Zen: Beyond Words and Form Serial: SF-11965 Talk by Unclear on 2016-11-13 The talk discusses the role of formal constraints, like those in the practice of sesshin and various meditation postures, as means to gather and focus the heart-mind, leading to a deeper and unique engagement with life. It... *Buddha, Practice, Posture*	Unclear	Nov 13 2016
Compassion's Path to True Peace Serial: SF-11885 Talk by Qa Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2016-11-13 The talk discusses the necessity of continually remembering compassion as a guiding principle, emphasizing the importance of listening with empathy and responding with kindness. It highlights the practice of non-attachment,... *Letting Go, Mindfulness, Offering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2016 Green Gulch Farm

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