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Panel: Lay-Entrusted Teachers Serial: SF-07448 2/20/2013, Panel dharma talk at City Center. This talk by a panel of seasoned lay Zen practitioners at the San Francisco Zen Center explores the evolving role and recognition of lay practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of integrating Zen teachings into... *Practice, Lay, Priest*	Panel Discussion	Feb 20 2013 City Center
Ease and Dis-ease Serial: SF-07304 2/19/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the transition from discipline to devotion in Zen practice, emphasizing the role of trust and intimacy. It highlights the shift from a mental framework dictated by preferences and desires toward a softer... *Practice, Love, Silence*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 19 2013 Tassajara
This Very Mind Is Buddha Serial: SF-07509 2/18/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the notion of being present and the simplicity in Zen practices, emphasizing the continuous interplay between readiness and willingness in one's spiritual journey. It delves into the investigation of self,... *Breath, Effort, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 18 2013 Tassajara
Investigation and Continuity Serial: SF-07305 2/17/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the themes of Zen practice and continuous engagement with the present moment, emphasizing the importance of responding appropriately to circumstances as they arise. It draws from Zen teachings to illustrate the... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 17 2013 Tassajara
Awakening from the Illusion of Separateness Serial: SF-07517 2/17/2013, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the intersection of environmental mindfulness and Buddhist practice, underscoring the urgency of ecological awareness and interconnectedness as exemplified by the symbolic act of planting trees. The session is... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 17 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Don't Be Submerged by the Things of the World Serial: SF-07339 2/16/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on aligning all personal activities with the heart of Buddha, emphasizing the evolving form of Zen practice outside traditional contexts and the embodiment of practice through examples like the depiction of... *Time, Practice, Emptiness*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 16 2013 City Center
Unborn Being Serial: SF-07506 2/16/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk presents the concept of energy in Zen, discussing how attending to the formless and the energetic component of everything can be an awakening process. It underscores an appreciation of the process of Zazen as one that... *Buddha, Practice, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 16 2013 Tassajara
Polishing a Tile Serial: SF-07493 2/15/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of Zazen and Shashin, emphasizing the concept of non-striving and non-achievement in Zen. Central to the discussion is the idea that practice should not be about forcing outcomes but about being... *Zazen, Breath, Pain*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 15 2013 Tassajara
Dogen's Zen - Class #4 Serial: SF-07376 2/12/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk covers the exploration of the five skandhas—form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness—and their relevance in Buddhist practice, specifically in the context of the Satipatthana Sutta. It discusses... *Consciousness, Zazen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 12 2013 Tassajara
Practicing the Buddha Mind Seal Serial: SF-07398 2/10/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the practice of self-study as a means to understand suffering and realize enlightenment. The central theme is that enlightenment and peace are realized by repeatedly studying the mind, questioning its nature,... *Study, Buddha, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 10 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Resounding Congruence Serial: SF-07331 2/9/2013, Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of aligning all activities with the heart of Buddha during a ten-week winter practice period, emphasizing the inherent presence of Buddha nature in every aspect of life. The discussion highlights... *Practice, Buddha, Generosity*	Dainin Marsha Angus	Feb 09 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #3 Serial: SF-07462 2/6/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the dynamics of Zen practice in relation to awareness of hindrances, aggregates, awakening factors, and the path through the lens of mindfulness practices like Satipatthana and Anapanasati. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Consciousness, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 06 2013 Tassajara
Flag Wind Mind Earth Serial: SF-07316 2/3/2013, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores interconnectedness, using the koan of "The Wind and the Flag" to illustrate the inseparability of mind and experience and its implications for environmental awareness and contemplative care. It emphasizes the... *Time, Koan, Love*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 03 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Accepting What Is Serial: SF-07360 2/2/2013, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance of integrating different roles and perspectives, using the metaphor of three bricklayers to illustrate how individuals can simultaneously engage with their immediate tasks, support their... *Practice, Time, Study*	Marc Lesser	Feb 02 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #2 Serial: SF-07456 1/31/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines Dogen's teachings through the "Bendawa," focusing on key Zen principles such as the spontaneous and intertwining nature of practice and realization, as well as "ji ji yu zamai," or the study of the self. It also... *Practice, Ordinary Mind, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 31 2013 Tassajara
Pioneer Practice Serial: SF-07422 1/30/2013, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at City Center. The talk outlines the speaker's extensive journey and experiences as a lay practitioner in the Zen Buddhist tradition. It covers the beginnings of practice in Jerusalem, training under Zen Master Soen Nakagawa Roshi, and... *Practice, Work, Lay*	Wendy Johnson	Jan 30 2013 City Center
There Really Is Something Lacking Serial: SF-07426 1/28/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of perceived absence or insufficiency in one's life and spiritual practice, notably using a quote from Dogen that contemplates the notion of completeness in relation to the Dharma. This discussion... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Leslie James	Jan 28 2013 Tassajara
The River Is Famous to the Fish Serial: SF-07336 1/26/2013, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of Zen practice, emphasizing the student-teacher relationship’s importance, the concept of intimacy in practice, and the patience required for long-term spiritual growth. Various texts and poems are... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jan 26 2013 City Center
What Does Practice Ask of You? Serial: SF-07463 1/24/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of Zen meditation as a means to achieve reconciliation with oneself and the universe by turning inward and studying the self. It discusses the iterative nature of meditation, through which... *Practice, Time, Letting Go*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 24 2013 Tassajara
Turning the Light Inwards Serial: SF-07345 1/23/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the Zen practice of taking the "backward step" to turn inward and illuminate the self, contrasting habitual momentum with momentary awareness. It discusses beauty, the human condition, and the practice of... *Practice, Consciousness, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 23 2013 Tassajara
Embodying Zen: Living Heart Wisdom Serial: SF-07499 1/23/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life, particularly focusing on the practice period titled "Aligning All Activities with the Heart of Buddha." It discusses the significance of embodying practice in... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jan 23 2013 City Center
Breath and Body of The Way Serial: SF-07490 1/22/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the core of Zen practice, particularly focusing on the tension between intentional practice and natural awareness. It analyzes Dogen Zenji's teachings in "Bendowa," emphasizing mindful engagement with daily... *Breath, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 22 2013 Tassajara
Renouncing Suffering Serial: SF-07510 1/21/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of renunciation in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing the present moment without attachment or judgment. It discusses the paradox of using silence and... *Silence, Renunciation, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 21 2013 Tassajara
Entering Sesshin with Way-Seeking Mind Serial: SF-07297 1/20/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the interplay between self-preservation instincts and wholehearted commitment in Zen practice, particularly as one embarks on prolonged meditation sessions like Sashin. The discussion highlights how the practice... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 20 2013 Tassajara
Embracing the Great Vehicle XXX: Melting the Cold, Cold Heart Serial: SF-07466 1/20/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the importance of stillness as a path to enlightenment, highlighting the paradox that enlightenment resides in being completely present and tender with oneself and one's experiences. Through stories and... *Pain, Stillness, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 20 2013 Green Gulch Farm
The Way-Seeking Mind of Martin Luther King Jr. Serial: SF-07409 1/19/2013, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes Martin Luther King Jr.'s dedication to transforming societal hatred into love and compassion, transcending racial boundaries and focusing on shared humanity. It explores King's inspirations and influences,... *Consciousness, Name, Love*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Jan 19 2013 City Center
What Do You Do? Serial: SF-07385 1/16/2013, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the transition into a leadership role at the City Center, focusing on the practice of Zen in the context of job roles within the community. Insights are drawn from personal experiences across various roles and... *Practice, Time, Work*	Shundo David Haye	Jan 16 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #1 Serial: SF-07416 1/16/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk delves into Dogen's teachings, particularly focusing on the texts "Bendawa" and "Fukanzazengi," and explores how these teachings engage with themes of practice, awareness, and realization. It examines the Soto Zen... *Practice, Effort, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 16 2013 Tassajara
Refining Effort Serial: SF-07486 1/13/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of zazen as a dynamic process of awakening. It examines the teachings of Dogen Zenji on practice-realization and discusses the role of techniques such as breath awareness within this context. The... *Breath, Effort, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 13 2013 Tassajara
Embracing the Great Vehicle XXIX: Silence and Stillness, the Key to Reality Serial: SF-07526 1/13/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the Zen practice through the framework of the term "Tathagata" as an epithet for the Buddha, highlighting the principle of becoming reality. It emphasizes the liberation from the world of words, pointing toward... *Stillness, Practice, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 13 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Forgiving the Unforgivable Serial: SF-07348 1/12/2013, Shosan Vicki Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the complex topic of forgiveness, particularly in addressing "unforgivable" actions. It examines traditional Buddhist teachings on forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal, interpersonal... *Forgiveness, Buddha, Culture*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jan 12 2013 City Center
Embracing the Great Vehicle XXVIII: A New Year Vow to Realize Buddha Serial: SF-07382 1/6/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of the "Great Vehicle" or Mahayana Buddhism, focusing on the bodhisattva's vow to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. It delves into selflessness and emptiness as essential components... *Vow, Buddha, Daily Life*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 06 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Yes, I Will! Serial: SF-07477 1/5/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, suggesting that spiritual practice plays a crucial role in addressing human preoccupations and urgencies. It highlights the Zen practice... *Practice, Intention, Compassion*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 05 2013 City Center
Dharma Transmission and Gratitude Serial: SF-09398 12/29/2012, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the personal and spiritual significance of completing a Dharma Transmission ceremony, highlighting the intensive practice period and its impact on the speaker's understanding of interconnectedness within the Zen... *Dharma Transmission, Effort, Practice*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 29 2012 City Center
Bodhidharma's Song Serial: SF-09397 12/22/2012, Do-on Robert Thomas, dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily discusses the Zen teaching of non-dualism through the story of Bodhidharma's encounter with Emperor Wu and elucidates the concept of vast emptiness where nothing is inherently special. It emphasizes direct... *Bodhidharma, Practice, Time*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Dec 22 2012 City Center
Seeing One Thing Through to the End Serial: SF-09452 12/19/2012, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the essence of Zen practice, illustrating the concept of "seeing one thing through to the end," as exemplified by a discussion between Suzuki Roshi and Sojun Mel Weitzman. This idea is further explored through... *Time, Koan, Effort*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Dec 19 2012 City Center
Embracing Sorrow, Discovering Compassion Serial: SF-09322 Talk by Edward Brown on 2012-12-16 The talk explores the intertwining of grief, compassion, and Zen teachings as pathways to reconnect with one's "true nature" or inherent goodness. It highlights the importance of embracing sorrow and tragic events, such as the... *Buddha, Work, Time*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 16 2012
The Better Bodhisattvas of Our Nature Serial: SF-09477 12/15/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the challenges of embodying Buddha nature amid human suffering, emphasizing the importance of compassionate engagement and the vow to be present. This discussion is intertwined with reflections on the practice... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 15 2012 Tassajara
The Gift of Nothing Serial: SF-09388 12/15/2012, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "nothing" in Zen teachings, linking it to both wisdom and compassion, and examining its relationship to the act of giving. It underscores the significance of emptiness, or "nothingness," as... *Practice, Intimacy, Bodhidharma*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Dec 15 2012 City Center
Solstice Mirror Mind Serial: SF-09359 12/12/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk presents a reflection on Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of stillness and presence in the moment, and the recognition of one’s inherent Buddha nature. It encourages letting go of fixed ideas about enlightenment... *Time, Buddha, Stillness*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 12 2012 Tassajara
The Fabric of This Moment Serial: SF-09368 12/12/2012, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the persistent nature of human suffering despite advancements in knowledge and culture, referencing the Buddha's teachings on suffering and self-awareness through Zen practice. It highlights societal progress... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Dec 12 2012 City Center
Tassajara Creek Body Serial: SF-09400 12/10/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of being present and accepting life's difficulties, drawing on teachings from Zen Buddhism and personal anecdotes. It references Suzuki Roshi's perspective on persistent challenges, the practice of... *Practice, Tassajara, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 10 2012 Tassajara
Down From the Mountain Serial: SF-09271 12/9/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the profound interconnectedness of practice and the embodiment of wisdom, focusing on Dogen's interpretations of emptiness and prajna. The discussion highlights the symbolic narrative of descending from the... *Emptiness, Buddha, Dogen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 09 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Tokonoma Turn-around Serial: SF-09358 12/9/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the practice of waking up to one's true nature and the interconnectedness of past experiences with present enlightenment. The discussion references the Rohatsu Sesshin, a meditation retreat honoring Buddha's... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 09 2012 Tassajara
Wind Bell Sounds Serial: SF-09345 12/8/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the interplay of Zen practice with emotional experiences, the importance of community and connection in practice, and reflections on the notion of "good practice" as discussed by Suzuki Roshi. It references the... *Practice, Time, Love*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 08 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Gift of Awakening Serial: SF-09370 12/8/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the celebration of Buddha's enlightenment and the practice of a seven-day meditation retreat emphasizing the themes of interconnectedness and fundamental goodness. The speaker outlines the practice of living... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 08 2012 City Center
The Nature of Wind is Ever Present Serial: SF-09349 12/7/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of wind as a metaphor for Zen practice, contrasting military strategy with skillful means, and emphasizing the importance of continuous practice and direct experience to actualize Buddha nature. It... *Practice, Buddha, Buddha Nature*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 07 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Touch the Earth Serial: SF-09430 12/7/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the themes of presence, acceptance, and the integration of suffering and joy in Zen practice, particularly in the context of the story of Siddhartha (pre-enlightenment Buddha) overcoming Mara's temptations. The... *Time, Buddha, Stillness*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 07 2012 City Center
Unique Breeze of Reality Serial: SF-09281 12/6/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the importance of understanding and managing emotions within Zen practice, particularly during Sashin. It emphasizes attentiveness to emotions as they rise and fall, drawing connections with the Buddhist... *Practice, Buddha, Buddha Nature*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 06 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Vimalakirti's Room Serial: SF-09310 12/6/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the concept of containment and the importance of posture in Zen practice, emphasizing the embodied experience as a means to perceive and process emotions without being overwhelmed. It draws parallels between... *Letting Go, Posture, Suffering*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 06 2012 City Center

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