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What Is the Meaning of Its Reaching Everywhere? Serial: SF-11654 2/19/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the practice of Zen through the lens of the Genjo Koan, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embodying Zen teachings in the context of daily life. The speaker uses metaphors such as the nature of... *Healing, Practice Period, Practice*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 19 2011 City Center
A New Path into Ancient Land Serial: SF-11649 2/13/2011, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnectedness of all life and the environmental crises faced by the world, focusing on the ongoing effort at Green Gulch Farm to plant and care for trees. There is a meditation on the practice of... *Practice, Work, Time*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 13 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Transformation at the Base Serial: SF-11747 2/12/2011, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the transformation of consciousness through Buddhist teachings, specifically focusing on Thich Nhat Hanh’s work on Yogacara Buddhism and the concept of the eight consciousnesses. It details how these... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Feb 12 2011 City Center
Whatever You Like, Flowers Fall Serial: SF-11813 2/9/2011, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of embracing suffering and vulnerability in Zen practice as pathways to personal growth and enlightenment. It explores the dichotomy between suffering and happiness, drawing on the teachings of... *Practice, Time, Delusion*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Feb 09 2011 City Center
Impermanence, the Five Remembrances and the Present Moment Serial: SF-11870 2/6/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the concepts of impermanence, mindfulness, and the practice of presence in daily life, drawing on the story from "Moody Cow Meditates" to illustrate the process of calming the mind through observation and... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Feb 06 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Impermanence and Transformation Serial: SF-11871 2/5/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the foundational Buddhist teaching of the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the concept of suffering ("dukkha") not as an absolute but as an observation about impermanence and change. The discussion encourages a... *Suffering, Buddhism, Impermanence*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Feb 05 2011 City Center
Carrying Awareness to Everything Serial: SF-11648 2/3/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the interplay between traditional Zen practices and modern life challenges, emphasizing how details in rituals and everyday activities can foster direct engagement and awareness, leading to a more liberated way... *Practice, Effort, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 03 2011 Tassajara
Staying Close to the Three Bodies Serial: SF-11730 2/2/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay between Zen practice and the embodiment of Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the concept of the three Buddha bodies—Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Nirmanakaya—as they manifest through everyday... *Practice, Buddha, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 02 2011 Tassajara
Practicing Intimately Together Serial: SF-11755 2/2/2011, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the cultivation of intimacy within the Sangha during a practice period, drawing on the metaphor of students being as intimate as "milk and water" as quoted from Suzuki Roshi. It underscores the importance of... *Practice Period, Practice, Shuso*	Unclear	Feb 02 2011 City Center
Sesshin Effort Serial: SF-11814 2/1/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay between intention and present experience within Zen practice, emphasizing the transformative role of awareness and acceptance of each moment's reality. It highlights how intention can lead to... *Intention, Effort, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 01 2011 Tassajara
Sesshin Intention Serial: SF-11748 1/31/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of Zazen and the concept of "Shishin," emphasizing the importance of presence and engagement in practice. It examines the interplay of consciousness, self-discovery, and the embodiment of vows in... *Vow, Ordinary Mind, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 31 2011 Tassajara
Zen Beyond Striving and Suffering Serial: SF-11706 Talk by Graham Ross at Tassajara on 2011-01-30 The talk examines the concept of 'Sahara'—the world of endurance in Buddhist tradition—and its relation to human suffering and maturation through Zen practice. It explores the role of monastic life in addressing suffering by... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Posture*	Graham Ross	Jan 30 2011 Tassajara
The Bodhisattva's Embrace Serial: SF-11717 1/29/2011, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "sentient beings of our own minds," emphasizing the internal journey in Zen practice, framed by the Platform Sutra's reinterpretation of the Bodhisattva vows. The discussion includes Buddhist... *Suffering, Vow, Practice*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jan 29 2011 City Center
Lou Points to the Truth Serial: SF-11805 1/25/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Kensho as depicted through Edmund's monologue from "The Long Day's Journey into Night," emphasizing its connection to moments of deep insight and reality as described in Zen philosophy. The talk... *Time, Practice, Love*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jan 25 2011 City Center
Three Shouts Serial: SF-11879 1/22/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of living with the awareness of death, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the transient nature of life and the need to practice kindness and gentleness. The Genjo Koan by Dogen Zenji is... *Practice Period, Practice, Lotus Sutra*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jan 22 2011 City Center
Compassion for all Delusion Serial: SF-11710 1/16/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the authentic practice of the Buddha way, emphasizing the importance of studying and actualizing delusion as a means to realize ultimate truth. The speaker outlines how thorough engagement with delusion and... *Delusion, Study, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 16 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Radical Power of Love Serial: SF-11761 1/15/2011, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings on love, specifically the concept of "The Radical Power of Love," emphasizing transformative, universal love akin to the bodhisattva vow in Zen Buddhism. The discussion... *Love, Time, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Jan 15 2011 City Center
Intimacy with the Heart Sutra Serial: SF-11830 1/12/2011, Anna Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the global practice and significance of chanting the Heart Sutra, underscoring its role in expressing interconnectedness and emptiness. It contextualizes the Heart Sutra within Mahayana Buddhism, explaining... *Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Practice*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Jan 12 2011 City Center
Delusion and Wisdom Serial: SF-11831 1/9/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept that delusions such as greed, hate, and affliction serve as the fertile ground for the growth of wisdom and compassion. Through diligent practice of generosity, ethical discipline, patience,... *Delusion, Practice, Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 09 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Trusting Your Knowing Serial: SF-11719 1/8/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of personal knowing and action, emphasizing the importance of allowing this knowledge to unfold into a flexible way of being, rather than being rigidly attached to predetermined beliefs. The... *Intention, Time, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 08 2011 City Center
Full Moon Ceremony Serial: SF-11843 *Buddha, Vow, Liberation*		2011
Transformation Heart Serial: SF-10700 12/18/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of heart and individuality within the Zen community, emphasizing the importance of personal courage, honesty, and the unique contributions of its members as critical elements of Zen practice. It... *Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Ceremony*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Dec 18 2010 City Center
The Practice of Being Lost Serial: SF-10571 12/15/2010, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the experience of presence through Zen practice, exploring personal and spiritual transitions, and the concept of being "lost" as an opportunity for self-discovery. Emphasizing the role of meditation and the... *Practice, Time, Tassajara*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 15 2010 City Center
A Final Polishing of the Tile Serial: SF-10694 12/13/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the Zen story of Nanyue polishing a tile to make a mirror as a metaphor for practice, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between "carved dragons" (symbolic stories and forms) and "real dragons" (... *Buddha, Practice Period, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 13 2010 Tassajara
Transcending the Heart of the Matter Serial: SF-10570 12/12/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the teaching that to truly grasp the principle of zazen, one should not attach to the form of sitting, as elucidated by Nanyue and commented upon by Dogen. It emphasizes the concept of "dropping off body and... *Buddha, Zazen, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 12 2010 Tassajara
Images of Waking Up Serial: SF-10682 12/11/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. This talk centers on the theme of 'waking up'—a metaphor for enlightenment—and emphasizes the significance of personal awakening rather than abstract concepts of Buddha's enlightenment. The discussion reflects on the practice of... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 11 2010 City Center
Seated Buddha is Killing Buddha Serial: SF-10710 12/11/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the concept of "seated Buddha," emphasizing the teaching of "no fixed mark" as a meditative instruction for bodhisattvas. This teaching, derived from the interaction between Nanyue and Matsu, aligns with the... *Buddha, Practice, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 11 2010 Tassajara
In the Non-abiding Dharma, Who Would Grasp or Reject Something as Buddha or Not Buddha? Serial: SF-10588 12/10/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the Buddhist narrative of Pukasati and the teachings on the concept of "no fixed form" in seated meditation. Pukasati's encounter with the Buddha highlights themes of repentance and transformation as vital... *Buddha, Practice, Work*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 2010 Tassajara
If You Are Studying Seated Buddha, Buddha Is No Fixed Mark Serial: SF-10632 12/9/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the essential function of Buddhadharma, focusing on "shikantaza" (just sitting) as a ritual performance of the seated Buddha, emphasizing intimacy and authenticity in practice. It reflects on the notion of... *Buddha, Practice, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 09 2010 Tassajara
Shakyamuni Performed the Ritual of Buddhahood Serial: SF-10520 12/8/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the concept of enlightenment as living in an unfabricated way within the stillness of the present moment, using ritual as a means to convey and affirm Buddhahood, despite its inherent constructedness. It posits... *Buddha, Enlightenment, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 08 2010 Tassajara
Where Are all the Buddhas Born? Serial: SF-10708 12/7/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the profound moments when Buddhas are born through the metaphor of mountains meeting water, suggesting that true awakening occurs in moments of complete intimacy with one's own nature and activities. The... *Buddha, Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 07 2010 Tassajara
Rohatsu Talk Day 7 Serial: SF-10546 12/5/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of continuous practice and the importance of maintaining disciplined effort after periods of intense practice, such as Sashin. It discusses the concept of "defiling" as dualistic thinking, referencing... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 05 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Awareness of Appearances Serial: SF-10512 12/4/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of creative storytelling in human consciousness and its impact on perceiving reality through Zen practice. Using examples like Santa Claus and Bodhidharma, the discussion emphasizes the challenge and... *Heart Sutra, Vow, Wisdom*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 04 2010 City Center
Rohatsu Talk Day 6 Serial: SF-10554 12/4/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the themes of receptiveness and persistence within Zen practice, illustrated through the metaphor of a mountain with a lake, symbolizing a balance of stillness and fluidity. It also explores the appropriate... *Practice, Buddha, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 04 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Rohatsu Talk Day 5 Serial: SF-10521 12/3/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on memorial practices, Zen teachings, and the exploration of "thusness" or "just this," which is a core Zen concept related to the true nature of things. The story of Tozan and a narrative involving Suzuki Roshi... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 03 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin under the Bodhi Tree Serial: SF-10552 12/3/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on the commemoration of Buddha's awakening, emphasizing the realization of Buddha Dharma in the present moment through practice. It discusses the transmission of the Buddha's teachings across generations and... *Buddha, Name, Practice*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Dec 03 2010 City Center
Rohatsu Talk Day 4 Serial: SF-10514 12/2/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the precision and accuracy inherent in Zen practices and their importance in addressing strong karmic habits and suffering. It explores the significance of continuous practice and effort in understanding and... *Practice, Suffering, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 02 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Weaving the Dharma of Reality Serial: SF-10603 12/2/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the interplay between self-centeredness and the broader cosmos, reflecting on the recent astrophysical discoveries of increased estimated galaxies and the hypothesis of pre-existing universes. It delves into... *Study, Time, Emotions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 02 2010 City Center
Rohatsu Talk Day 3 Serial: SF-10536 12/1/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the practice of Zen meditation as an embodiment of dynamic stillness, symbolized by mountains that breathe and change, encouraging practitioners to embrace all experiences and disturbances as part of their... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 01 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening to Delusion Serial: SF-10611 12/1/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk centers on the theme of awakening amidst delusion, emphasizing the practice of zazen as a means of engaging with human limitations and suffering. It explores the journey of the Buddha in seeking enlightenment, detailing... *Practice, Zazen, Delusion*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Dec 01 2010 City Center
Entering the Heart of Sesshin Serial: SF-10517 11/30/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the practice of Sashin, emphasizing the process of 'undoing' in a spiritual context. It explores how the effort in Zen practice reveals the concept of non-doing, echoing teachings of historical figures like... *Practice, Heart Sutra, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 30 2010 City Center
Rohatsu Talk Day 2 Serial: SF-10689 11/30/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the practice of "just this," accepting one's current reality as it is, a central theme in Zen philosophy. This is examined through stories and parables, including the teachings from "Jewel Mirror Samadhi" and... *Practice, Buddha, Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 30 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Sitting Serial: SF-10568 11/29/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept and practice of Zazen, emphasizing the idea of self-receiving and employing samadhi, or Jiju Yuzamai, as a realizable and continuous process of deepening meditation practice. It underscores the... *Practice, Dogen, Zazen*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Nov 29 2010 City Center
Rohatsu Talk Day 1 Serial: SF-10696 11/29/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of mindful collective practice during seshin, specifically referencing Rohatsu, a period commemorating the Buddha's enlightenment. It emphasizes the idea of "one suchness," where all activities... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 29 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Practice of Aging Serial: SF-10534 11/28/2010, Sue Moon dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of aging through the lens of Zen Buddhist philosophy, examining the inevitability and universality of getting older, learning from the aging process, and the practice of acceptance. The discussion... *Time, Practice, Practice Period*	Susan Moon	Nov 28 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Beginning Sesshin Serial: SF-10560 11/28/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of Zazen and Shashin, emphasizing the need to observe and engage with one’s psychological and habitual patterns without suppression. Drawing on Dogen's fascicle, "Hotsu Godai Shin," the discussion... *Practice, Study, Heart Sutra*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 28 2010 City Center
Supporting Each Other To Practice Serial: SF-10540 11/27/2010, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the interconnectedness of spirituality across traditions, using the lives of St. Francis of Assisi and prominent Zen figures as examples. It highlights the transformative journey from privilege to simplicity,... *Practice, Time, Bodhidharma*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Nov 27 2010 City Center
Connected in Mindful Community Serial: SF-10623 Talk by Linda Cutts at Green Gulch Farm on 2010-11-20 The talk emphasizes the interconnectedness of practice through the concept of Sangha, the importance of precept ceremonies, and the cultivation of mindfulness. A significant aspect is the Full Moon Ceremony, where the community... *Practice, Sangha, Ceremony*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 20 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Measuring Happiness and Letting Go Serial: SF-10704 11/20/2010, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores Dogen Zenji's teachings and their contemporary relevance, focusing on the concepts of being "empty-handed," cultivating "gentle-heartedness," and perceiving "eyes horizontal, nose vertical." These teachings are... *Practice, Letting Go, Work*	Marc Lesser	Nov 20 2010 City Center
Talking About Emptiness Serial: SF-10562 11/17/2010, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the complexity of the concept of emptiness within Zen philosophy, challenging the notion of culture and entities as self-generating (sui generis), and instead presenting emptiness through the lens of... *Emptiness, Vow, Study*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Nov 17 2010 Green Gulch Farm

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