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Title	Speaker	Date
Dogen and the Genjo Koan Serial: SF-09077 10/3/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing "Zen is our everyday life," derived from Suzuki Roshi's commentary on Dogen Zenji's "Genjo Koan." The discussion provides an overview of Dogen's... *Study, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 03 2015 City Center
To Study The Buddha Way is to Study The Self Serial: SF-09132 9/30/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the central role of Dogen Zenji's work, particularly the "Genjo Koan," in understanding Zen as a practice rooted in everyday life rather than seeking enlightenment through extraordinary experiences. The... *Study, Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Sep 30 2015 City Center
From Views To Wonder Serial: SF-09103 09/27/2015, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the Zen practice of dereification, emphasizing the importance of viewing thoughts as mental events rather than accurate depictions of reality. It draws distinctions between reifying beliefs and the Zen principle... *Meditation*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Sep 27 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Two Truths Serial: SF-09033 9/26/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist concept of "two truths" and the notion of "shunyata" (emptiness), using the Heart Sutra as a central reference. Emphasis is placed on the process of deconstruction and the importance of experiencing... *Time, Heart Sutra, Bodhisattva*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 26 2015 City Center
Nothing Holy About It Serial: SF-09191 09/20/2015, Tim Zentetsu Burkett, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk covers personal experiences and insights into Zen practice, highlighting teachings from Suzuki Roshi and the speaker's own Zen journey. Central to the discussion is the impermanence of desire and identity, with anecdotes... *Time, Desire*	Tim Zentetsu Burkett	Sep 20 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Precepts Before Meditation: A Spiritual Foundation Serial: SF-09130 Talk by Kieryu Lien Shutt at City Center on 2015-09-19 The talk explores the integration of precepts (sila) in Buddhist practice, emphasizing their importance over mere meditation as the foundational aspect of spiritual cultivation. It discusses the challenges Westerners face with... *Precepts*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Sep 19 2015 City Center
The Precepts Serial: SF-09141 9/19/2015, Keiryu Lien Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the Buddhist precepts (sila) as foundational to meditation practice, arguing that ethical conduct harmonizes one's actions and reduces inner conflict, thereby facilitating effective... *Precepts*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Sep 19 2015 City Center
How to Practice with Your Preferences Serial: SF-09012 9/12/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of preferences and desires in the context of Zen practice, using the analogy of seeing art for the first time to illustrate gaining a new perspective in meditation. It discusses how desires, for... *Pain, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Sep 12 2015 City Center
No Hindrance, No Fear Serial: SF-09046 9/9/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Heart Sutra's teaching on the transformative potential of perception and engagement with reality, emphasizing the phrase "with nothing to attain," which suggests a shift from entanglement in desires and... *Heart Sutra, Hindrances, Emotions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 09 2015 City Center
Clouds Sweep the Eternal Sky Serial: SF-09058 9/5/2015, Graham Ross dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intricate nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the impossibility of capturing Zen teachings through verbal instruction alone. Rooted in the story of "Yaoshan Ascends the Seat," the discussion delves into the... *Effort, Time*	Graham Ross	Sep 05 2015 Tassajara
Nothing Holy About It Serial: SF-09183 9/5/2015, Zentetsu Tim Burkett dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the application of Zen teachings in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of embracing experiences, whether pleasurable or challenging, without judgment. Personal anecdotes illustrate how these teachings... *Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Tim Zentetsu Burkett	Sep 05 2015 City Center
Nothing Holy About It Serial: SF-09139 9/3/2015, Zentetsu Tim Burkett dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses key teachings and personal experiences within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of meditation in cultivating a resilient mind and an open heart. The speaker reflects on transformative experiences under... *Time, Love*	Tim Zentetsu Burkett	Sep 03 2015 Tassajara
Everything Changes Serial: SF-08992 9/2/2015, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the Buddhist concept of impermanence, emphasizing its impact on life and perception, and referencing key Buddhist texts to explore how acceptance of change can alleviate suffering. The discussion includes a... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Suffering*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Sep 02 2015 City Center
Following Bread Crumbs to the Heart's Home Serial: SF-09027 9/2/2015, Linda Galijan, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of spiritual practice as a continuous journey of self-awareness and transformation. By examining the poem "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters" by Portia Nelson, the discussion highlights the... *Suffering, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Sep 02 2015 Tassajara
How to Sit Zazen Serial: SF-09014 8/29/2015, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "practice" in Zen, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself and pursuing a sincere practice that acknowledges both personal growth and collective harmony. It highlights how self-...	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Aug 29 2015 City Center
Zen Paths to Conflict Peace Serial: SF-09199 8/26/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature of conflict and power, emphasizing their inherent presence in human interactions. It highlights the application of Zen principles, particularly zazen, to understand and navigate conflicts both... *Work, Heart Sutra, Time*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 26 2015 Tassajara
Dogen's Waka Poems Serial: SF-09096 8/24/2015, Shohaku Okumura, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen Zenji's waka poems, particularly focusing on their representation of seasonal changes as an expression of dharma and true reality. The speaker translates and comments on specific poems, emphasizing themes... *Time, japanese, Dogen*	Shohaku Okumura	Aug 24 2015 Tassajara
Falling in Love Serial: SF-09142 8/22/2015, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the theme of balance and groundlessness within Zen practice, emphasizing that true growth and creativity often emerge from a state of instability rather than equilibrium. It draws upon Zen teachings and personal... *Balance, Letting Go*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Aug 22 2015 Tassajara
Awakening to Lifes Unified Dance Serial: SF-09197 8/22/2015, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of waking up to the unity of all life, emphasizing how life’s experiences of joy and sorrow are intertwined without separation. Through examining personal conditioning and assumptions, individuals... *Time, Pain, Oneness*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Aug 22 2015 City Center
Big Mind Talking to Small Mind Serial: SF-08993 8/19/2015, Laurie Senauke dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the significance of inner dialogue, highlighting the practice of addressing oneself by name as a method for enhancing self-awareness and control, linking the discussion to both Zen teachings and contemporary... *Zuigan, Suzuki Roshi*	Kosei Laurie Senauke	Aug 19 2015 Tassajara
Breaking the Staff Serial: SF-09053 8/19/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "beginner's mind" through the Zen koan "Dijon's Most Intimate," from the "Book of Serenity." It examines the idea of not knowing as a path to intimacy and enlightenment, positing that openness to... *Oneness, Book of Serenity, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 19 2015 City Center
Tracing Zen's Path: Wisdom Unfolded Serial: SF-09232 Talk by Shundo David Haye at Tassajara on 2015-08-19 The main thesis of the talk is a detailed exploration of Zen Buddhism's transmission from its Chinese roots, focusing on teachings and perspectives from Chinese Zen ancestors, specifically Bodhidharma, Daikan Eno (Huineng), and... *Time, Enlightenment*	Shundo David Haye	Aug 19 2015 Tassajara
Dizang's "Most Intimate" Serial: SF-09148 08/16/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen concept of "not knowing," emphasizing its intimate nature in spiritual awakening. The discussion centers around a koan from the Book of Serenity, featuring a dialogue between the historical Zen figures... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 16 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Work Practice and Way Seeking Mind Serial: SF-08997 8/15/2015, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the intersection of Zen work practice and cultural work ethics, particularly the Protestant work ethic, as articulated by Max Weber. The discussion contrasts these with Zen approaches such as "a day without... *Work, Suzuki Roshi*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Aug 15 2015 City Center
Natural Living and Buddha Nature Serial: SF-09229 Talk by Shundo David Haye at Tassajara on 2015-08-15 This talk delves into the transmission and evolution of Chinese Zen, focusing on the influence of early figures like Bodhidharma, Kanchi Sosan, and Yogodaishi, and the resonance of their teachings, as expressed in classical Zen... *Time, Delusion, Buddha Nature*	Shundo David Haye	Aug 15 2015 Tassajara
Unveiling the Buddha Nature Within Serial: SF-09115 Talk by Mark Blum at Tassajara on 2015-08-12 The talk explores core themes of Buddha nature, Tathagatagarbha, and critiques of the Four Inversions and the Four Noble Truths, focusing on the misperceptions of self, permanence, purity, and joy in Buddhist practice.... *Buddha Nature, Faith*	Mark Blum	Aug 12 2015 Tassajara
The Harmony of the Two Truths Serial: SF-09214 8/12/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the Zen principles of conventional and ultimate truths, using stories of ancient Zen masters Yunyan and Dungshan to illustrate these concepts. The importance of not seeking enlightenment from others but... *Time, Study*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 12 2015 Tassajara
The Nirvana Sutra Part 1 Serial: SF-09173 8/11/2015, Mark Blum dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk provides an exploration of the Nirvana Sutra, emphasizing its significance in the development of East Asian Buddhism and the complexities it introduces to Buddhist doctrine. The talk traces the evolution of Buddhist... *Buddha Nature*	Mark Blum	Aug 11 2015 Tassajara
Time Serial: SF-09205 08/09/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The discussion explores the concept of time, drawing on Buddhist teachings, particularly focusing on the impermanence and fluidity of existence as articulated by Dogen in his essay "Uji" ('Being Time'). Time is portrayed as a... *Time, Study*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 09 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Zen in the Flow of Life Serial: SF-09181 Talk by Shundo David Haye at Tassajara on 2015-08-08 The talk explores the contrast between structured plans and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the Zen practice of embracing spontaneous moments and the value of being present. Through references to various Zen texts and... *Time, Tassajara*	Shundo David Haye	Aug 08 2015 Tassajara
Being Jizo Serial: SF-09212 8/8/2015, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the significance of Zen practice as a path of both refuge and active engagement in the world, using the Jizos for Peace pilgrimage as a central illustrative experience. It explores the role of Jizo Bodhisattva... *Time, Peace*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 08 2015 City Center
Work Practice Part 2 Serial: SF-09168 8/8/2015, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice and work, focusing on the concept of "priming" and how setting up an environment can enhance experiences and performance. A central theme is the reconciliation of Zen principles... *Work, Practice, Love*	Marc Lesser	Aug 08 2015 Tassajara
Work Practice Part 1 Serial: SF-09155 8/7/2015, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk examines the intersection of Zen practice and work, exploring how the integration of mindfulness and work practice can foster self-awareness, compassion, and personal growth. It presents various models and theories to... *Work, Practice, Time*	Marc Lesser	Aug 07 2015 Tassajara
All Things Come Forward Serial: SF-09126 8/5/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the Genjo Koan's insight that the study of Buddhism is inherently the study of the self, which is not an isolated entity but deeply connected to the entire universe. It explores the dual tendency of... *Zendo, Enlightenment*	Leslie James	Aug 05 2015 Tassajara
Silly Old Bear Serial: SF-09078 08/02/2015, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the concept of "way-seeking heart" in Zen practice, using the story of Winnie the Pooh and the idea of following one's own tracks as an analogy for the spiritual journey within the practice of the Buddha way.... *Yoga*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 02 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 4 Serial: SF-09076 8/1/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk provides an in-depth exploration of the concluding chapters and epilogue of the Vimalakirti Sutra, focusing on its teachings about non-dual dharma, bodhisattva practices, and the reconciliation of dichotomies. It... *Bodhisattva, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 01 2015 Tassajara
Bringing Harmony to Everyone Serial: SF-09131 8/1/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the significance of Sangha in Zen practice, examining how the community, or Sangha, enables individual and collective growth through shared practice and interaction. The discussion highlights the "three jewels... *Sangha, Time*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Aug 01 2015 City Center
The Teachings of D.T. Suzuki Part 2 Serial: SF-09235 7/30/2015, Richard Jaffe dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the influences and contributions of D.T. Suzuki in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West, emphasizing his role in Buddhist-Christian dialogues, his work with Paul Carus on translating and promoting Buddhist texts,... *Time, japanese*	Richard Jaffe	Jul 30 2015 Tassajara
Not Holding to Fixed Views Serial: SF-09048 7/29/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the themes of stepping back from habitual tendencies to foster new ways of being and understanding through the context of a Yoga Zen retreat. It highlights the Vimalakirti Sutra's teachings on non-dual... *Compassion, Bodhisattva*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 29 2015 Tassajara
Zen's Bridge to the West Serial: SF-09098 Talk by Richard Jaffe at Tassajara on 2015-07-29 The talk explores the pivotal role of D.T. Suzuki in transmitting Zen Buddhism to Western audiences, discussing Suzuki's life, intellectual contributions, and influence on American Buddhism. It highlights Suzuki's decision to... *japanese*	Richard Jaffe	Jul 29 2015 Tassajara
Making Peace With One's Incarnation Serial: SF-09037 07/26/2015, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the sacredness of incarnation and embodiment within Zen practice, emphasizing the intertwining of spiritual awakening and social justice through the lens of interrelationship and identity. The speaker reflects... *Peace, Work*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Jul 26 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Group Practice is the Shortcut Serial: SF-09123 7/25/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, highlighting the profound aspects of zazen practice, which involve stopping thinking and freeing oneself from emotional activity. By utilizing excerpts from Roshi's first lecture... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 25 2015 City Center
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen, Part 2 Serial: SF-09128 7/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller and Brother David Steindl-Rast, dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on the interplay between Zen and Christian perspectives, exploring themes such as the nature of truth and the journey towards enlightenment. Zen teachings highlight the importance of direct experience and... *Global Warming*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 25 2015 Tassajara
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen, Part 1 Serial: SF-09216 7/22/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller and Brother David Steindl-Rast, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the nature of prayer and attention through the lens of Zen and Christian traditions, emphasizing the interplay between the silence and understanding that prayer can cultivate. The discussion outlines the... *Silence, Faith*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 22 2015 Tassajara
Taking Care of Each Other Serial: SF-09219 7/22/2015, Shinki Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of community and personal growth within the context of Zen practice. The discussion underscores the importance of mutual support, shared experiences, and dialogue within a Zen center. The speaker... *Work, Time*	Mark Lancaster	Jul 22 2015 City Center
The Gift Of Dialogue Serial: SF-09180 07/19/2015, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the intersection of Buddhist and Catholic principles in addressing environmental and social issues, inspired by a recent interfaith dialogue at the Vatican. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue, as... *Work, Suffering*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jul 19 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Vimalakirti Sutra Class Part 3 Serial: SF-09223 7/19/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the Vimalakirti Sutra, specifically about Vimalakirti's role in demonstrating the application of upaya, or skillful means, emphasizing liberation and non-duality, and underscoring the universality and... *Bodhisattva, Manjushri, Liberation*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 19 2015 Tassajara
The Zen of Going to the Rest Room Serial: SF-09035 7/18/2015, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, particularly the integration of Zen practice into daily life. Emphasizing the concept of "The Zen of Going to the Restroom," the discussion highlights how mundane activities can... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 18 2015 Tassajara
Leading From Within Serial: SF-09050 7/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the continuity of Zen practice, referencing Dogen Zenji's teachings on "the great road of Buddha" and continuous practice, which impacts the world invisibly yet powerfully. This concept is paralleled with a... *Time, Balance*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 18 2015 City Center
Haiku: Nature's Intimate Whisper Serial: SF-09069 Talk by Tim Sampson at Tassajara on 2015-07-16 This talk explores the origins, form, and principles of haiku poetry, tracing its roots from the Japanese poetic tradition of renga and its evolution into a standalone form. The discussion emphasizes haiku's simplicity, brevity,... *Poetry, japanese, Time*	Tim Sampson	Jul 16 2015 Tassajara

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