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Like Looking at Flowers and the Moon Serial: SF-10645 6/30/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature of realization in Zen Buddhism, drawing on Dogen's teachings, particularly "Only a Buddha and a Buddha," which suggests that true understanding of Buddha Dharma is beyond personal comprehension and is... *Buddha, Karma, Time*	Leslie James	Jun 30 2010 Tassajara
Developing a Critical Mind Serial: SF-10716 6/30/2010, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of critical thinking in Zen Buddhism, particularly in deconstructing habitual modes of thought and interpretations related to Buddhist ideologies. The discussion includes perspectives on... *Compassion, Wisdom, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jun 30 2010 City Center
Interconnection, Compassion, and Death Serial: SF-10676 6/27/2010, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of impermanence and interconnectedness within the framework of Zen philosophy, using personal anecdotes and the speaker's experiences with the passing of a parent to illustrate these concepts. It... *Love, Time, Practice*	Steve Weintraub	Jun 27 2010 Green Gulch Farm
You Call That a Cat Serial: SF-10528 6/26/2010, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of names and labels within Buddhism, underscored by Zen stories that question the nature of identity and reality. Through recounting Zen koans, personal anecdotes, and references to Buddhist teachings... *Buddha, Time, Name*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 26 2010 City Center
Finding Ourselves and Being Found Serial: SF-10550 6/26/2010, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the dynamic balance between receptivity and engagement in Zen practice, emphasizing their presence within the kitchen and the zendo of Tassajara. Through the teachings of Eihei Dogen and the engagement in daily... *Practice, Faith, Doubt*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jun 26 2010 Tassajara
The Great Ocean of Practice Serial: SF-10639 6/23/2010, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the first noble truth of Buddhism—impermanence and change—and the encompassing nature of Zen practice as a "great ocean" that accepts everyone and necessitates personal involvement. It explores the Bodhisattva... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jun 23 2010 City Center
Cultivating Right Effort in Difficult Times Serial: SF-10644 6/23/2010, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and personal experience, focusing on the integration of Shantideva's teachings, the four right exertions from Buddhist philosophy, and personal anecdotes to illustrate the... *Practice, Effort, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jun 23 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Falling Down and Getting Up Serial: SF-10667 6/22/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the concept of "letting go" in Zen, exploring personal experiences and philosophical teachings on managing fear, pain, and control. Emphasizing the transient nature of pleasure and difficulty, the discourse... *Letting Go, Practice, Pain*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jun 22 2010 Tassajara
Living in Accord with the Totality of All Things Serial: SF-10607 6/20/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the complexities of father-child relationships, emphasizing the role of forgiveness and understanding within these dynamics. It outlines how Zen meditation and practices like metta meditation can aid in... *Practice, Sangha, Peace*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 20 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Bodhisattva Training Serial: SF-10665 6/16/2010, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of discipline and training in Zen practice, focusing on the role and significance of traditional Zen practices within the community of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. It emphasizes the importance of... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 16 2010 Tassajara
Grasping and Labeling - Prepare to Be Misunderstood Serial: SF-10625 6/13/2010, Daigan Lueck dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of identity through language, emphasizing how labels and definitions can shape self-perception. The discussion delves into Buddhist concepts of the Tathagata, emptiness, and the interplay of... *Time, Buddha, Buddhism*	Daigan Lueck	Jun 13 2010 Green Gulch Farm
This Is Getting Old Serial: SF-10587 6/12/2010, Susan Moon dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the personal reflections and Zen teachings related to aging, memory, and the acceptance of impermanence. It emphasizes embracing the present moment and the inevitable changes that aging brings. Through... *Time, Practice, Study*	Susan Moon	Jun 12 2010 City Center
Kshanti Paramita Serial: SF-10672 6/12/2010, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the concept of Kshanti Paramita, exploring its vital role in the Buddhist practice as one of the six paramitas, or perfections, essential for achieving liberation and peace. The discussion emphasizes the dual... *Practice, Time, Paramitas*	Darlene Cohen	Jun 12 2010 Tassajara
King of Samadhis Serial: SF-10601 6/9/2010, Myo Lahey dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of effort and its paradoxical relationship with laziness in Zen practice, emphasizing non-grasping, the simplicity of 'just sitting,' and the unity of all experiences in one samadhi. The speaker... *Samadhi, Effort, Zazen*	Myo Lahey	Jun 09 2010 Tassajara
Not Killing but Cherishing Life Serial: SF-10608 6/9/2010, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of Zen teachings and hospice social work, focusing on Dogen's "The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance" and the theme of bodhisattva activities. It examines how these methods—giving, kind... *Work, Time, Four Methods of Guidance*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 09 2010 City Center
Grasping at Substantiality Serial: SF-10598 6/6/2010, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk outlines the themes of loving-kindness exemplified by Horton from Dr. Seuss's "Horton Hears a Who!" and transitions into a detailed discussion of Nagarjuna's teachings on emptiness and the two truths doctrine. The talk... *Time, Buddha, Emptiness*	Kokyo Henkel	Jun 06 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance Serial: SF-10663 6/5/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the Buddhist principles of cooperation, kindness, and the Bodhisattva path through storytelling and practical exercises. The narrative of "The Elves and the Shoemaker" illustrates the virtue of kindness, while... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 05 2010 City Center
The Courage of Way-Seeking Mind Serial: SF-10581 6/2/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of courage, highlighting how it manifests quietly and in various forms, such as practicing Zen and embracing beginner's mind. Examples from personal experiences and stories from Zen teachings... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jun 02 2010 City Center
Composure Serial: SF-10654 6/2/2010, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interrelationship between composure and composition within Zen practice, emphasizing how these concepts manifest through mindful attention and the integration of self in various activities such as... *Composure, Emptiness, Practice*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jun 02 2010 Tassajara
Life of the Buddha Serial: SF-10590 5/30/2010, Marsha Angus dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the life of the Buddha, highlighting pivotal moments in his path to enlightenment, such as his initial sheltered life as a prince, later spiritual quest through ascetic practices, and eventual realization under... *Time, Buddha, Suffering*	Dainin Marsha Angus	May 30 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Courage and the Bodhisattva Way Serial: SF-10527 5/29/2010, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of courage in the context of the Bodhisattva path, emphasizing its role in facing life's challenges and overcoming delusions. A narrative of Siddhartha Gautama's journey towards enlightenment... *Suffering, Time, Practice Period*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	May 29 2010 City Center
The Poetics of Awakening Serial: SF-10561 5/29/2010, Naomi Shihab Nye, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the interconnection between Zen practice and poetry, illustrating how they complement and enrich each other. It highlights the transformative power of poetry through various anecdotes, emphasizing its ability... *Time, Poetry, Name*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Naomi Shihab Nye	May 29 2010 Tassajara
Your Genuine Life Serial: SF-10533 5/26/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the metaphor of life as a plant rather than a structured building, emphasizing the organic and unpredictable nature of existence. The discussion highlights Dogen's teachings on genuine life, which articulates... *Zazen, Time, Love*	Leslie James	May 26 2010 Tassajara
The Poetics of Awakening Serial: SF-10602 5/26/2010, Naomi Shihab Nye, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk elaborates on the intersection of poetry and life experiences, emphasizing how poetic expression serves as an awakening, akin to spiritual experiences within the Zen tradition. The discussion illustrates how poems... *Time, Poetry, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Naomi Shihab Nye	May 26 2010 City Center
What It Means to Grow Up Serial: SF-10629 5/23/2010, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the theme of "Taking Our Places," focusing on the idea of maturity and self-realization as central to spiritual practice. It is structured around the concept of growing up, not as a mere chronological... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	May 23 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Lay Practice and the Brahmaviharas Serial: SF-10618 5/22/2010, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on integrating Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the importance of lay practice and the Bodhisattva path. It explores the practical application of the Four Brahma Viharas—loving-kindness, compassion,... *Practice, Compassion, Time*	Kogen Jamie Howell	May 22 2010 City Center
Vimalakirti and Lay Practice Serial: SF-10702 5/20/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Vimalakirti Sutra, emphasizing a paradigm shift in Buddhist practice from the renunciate model typified by Shakyamuni Buddha to the householder model exemplified by Vimalakirti. This shift highlights the... *Practice, Meditation, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 20 2010 Tassajara
Finding the Place of Compassion and Ease Serial: SF-10660 5/19/2010, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of the Brahma-Viharas, or Divine Abidings, as pivotal in understanding and practicing the Bodhisattva path. It examines how these practices—loving-kindness (metta), compassion (karuna), sympathetic... *Practice, Buddha, Work*	Mark Lancaster	May 19 2010 City Center
Seijo and Her Soul Are Separated Serial: SF-10648 5/18/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on Zen teachings regarding non-duality through the lens of Dogen's "Genjo Koan" and the koan "Seijo and Her Soul are Separated" from the "Mumonkan." The exploration centers on the transient nature of attachments... *Time, Koan, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 18 2010 Tassajara
Birth of Buddhas Serial: SF-10600 5/16/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the birth and nature of the Buddha, focusing on the historical Shakyamuni Buddha as well as the concept of "three bodies" of the Buddha: the reality body, the bliss body, and the transformation body. It... *Buddha, Wisdom, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 16 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Mulamadhyamakakarika Blues Serial: SF-10681 5/15/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the metaphor of a cog within a wheel to depict interconnectedness and personal engagement in Zen practice, highlighting the balance between individual effort and collective harmony. The narrative of Suzuki Roshi... *Tassajara, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 15 2010 Tassajara
Becoming Completely Human Serial: SF-10685 5/15/2010, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The discussion centers on the theme of self-clinging as the source of suffering, emphasizing the intricate entanglement between humans, their constructed sense of self, and the surrounding world. It explores how attachment to... *Time, Desire, Work*	Anshi Zachary Smith	May 15 2010 City Center
Bridging Diversity Through Spiritual Pilgrimage Serial: SF-10524 Talk by Mushim Ikeda Nash on 2010-05-12 The talk explores the themes of diversity, inclusion, and the practice of crossing lines of difference within both the Buddhist community and broader societal contexts. It emphasizes the value of intention, patience, deep... *Practice, Time, Work*	Mushim Ikeda	May 12 2010
Compassion and Strictness Serial: SF-10575 5/12/2010, Linda Galijan dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of compassion within a Zen practice period, specifically exploring Shantideva's "Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life." It examines the transition from aspiring Bodhicitta, the intention toward... *Time, Compassion, Practice*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	May 12 2010 City Center
What You Think Is Not a Help for Realization Serial: SF-10636 5/11/2010, Ed Brown dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the challenges and insights gained through a long journey of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and connection to one's own heart and experiences. The speaker shares personal anecdotes... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Tassajara*	Edward Espe Brown	May 11 2010 Tassajara
Practicing Silence and Forgiveness Serial: SF-10646 5/10/2010, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk focuses on the dynamics of Zen practice within the context of Sangha residential life at Tassajara. It discusses the transformative nature of repeating practice periods, the challenges of communal living, and the... *Practice, Work, Silence*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	May 10 2010 Tassajara
Gratitude and the Business of Generations Serial: SF-10673 5/9/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk examines the themes of motherhood, gratitude, and interconnectedness, drawing from Zen teachings and interfaith practices to deepen the understanding of mindful action as prayer. It highlights the importance of... *Time, Wisdom, Peace*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 09 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Only Buddha and Buddha Serial: SF-10574 5/8/2010, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk emphasizes the dual nature of Zen practice, contrasting individual roles and collective effort through the concepts of vertical and horizontal wisdom. Initiated by reflecting on personal experiences at Tassajara, the... *Buddha, Practice, Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 08 2010 Tassajara
Precious Bodhicitta Serial: SF-10659 5/8/2010, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the essence of bodhicitta, emphasizing its role as the altruistic motivation for enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism. It explores bodhicitta's relative and absolute manifestations, highlighting the... *Bodhisattva, Enlightenment, Suffering*	Unclear	May 08 2010 City Center
Four Treasure Seals Serial: SF-10662 5/5/2010, Gengo Akiba dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the core Buddhist concept of impermanence, focusing on the transient nature of all phenomena, including ego and self, which are influenced by changing conditions and relationships. The notion that everything... *Ego, Buddhism, Suffering*	Gengo Akiba	May 05 2010 Tassajara
Changing Your Life Aesthetic Serial: SF-10690 5/2/2010, Ed Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses Zen practice focusing on the theme of self-acceptance and the inherent value of each individual, irrespective of problems or imperfections. It emphasizes that Zen is not about self-improvement or achieving... *Practice, Love, Time*	Edward Espe Brown	May 02 2010 Green Gulch Farm
What Is a Bodhisattva in Your Life? Serial: SF-10652 5/1/2010, Mary Mocine dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the narrative of the "magic monkey," which refers to the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West," focusing on its protagonist, the Monkey King. This discussion transitions into considerations of bodhisattva... *Bodhisattva, Buddha, Time*	Mary Mocine	May 01 2010 City Center
Studying the Self Serial: SF-10697 4/27/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The central thesis of the talk emphasizes the importance of studying the self at Tassajara, recognizing the misconceptions of self that lead to suffering, and exploring the notion of self through introspection and Zen practice,... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Leslie James	Apr 27 2010 Tassajara
Turning Towards Earth Day Serial: SF-10559 4/25/2010, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the importance of ecological awareness and responsibility, drawing parallels between classic tales and the current climate crisis. The speaker uses the Jataka tale of the Palasa Tree and Aesop's story of the... *Bodhisattva, Practice, Bodhisattva Vow*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Apr 25 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Two Sides of Practice Serial: SF-10592 4/21/2010, Jiryu Mark Rutschman-Byler dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the tension between universal and elitist practices in Zen Buddhism, questioning whether Zen is an exclusive, disciplined endeavor or an accessible, everyday practice equally available to all. This theme is... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Apr 21 2010 City Center
Tending Our Garden and the Practice of the Four Noble Truths Serial: SF-10650 4/18/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of Earth Day, emphasizing the importance of cultivating humility and responsibility towards the earth. It connects Zen practices like zazen (sitting meditation) to these ecological reflections,... *Practice, Suffering, Work*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 18 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Initiation into an Authentic Life Serial: SF-10551 4/17/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the evolution of Buddhist ordination as it transitioned from India to the United States, emphasizing the dual nature of tradition and adaptation. It highlights the archetype of the arhant contrasted with that of... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Vow*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 17 2010 City Center
Laziness and the Practice of Compassion Serial: SF-10595 4/11/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on cultivating continuous compassion by recognizing and addressing personal negligence and forgetfulness in this practice. The discussion employs Alexis de Tocqueville’s perspective to highlight the importance of... *Compassion, Wisdom, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 11 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Secret of Practice Serial: SF-10579 4/10/2010, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "the secret of Zen practice," emphasizing that it is an intrinsic, non-mystical understanding individuals must find within themselves. Through narratives, poems, and teachings, Zen practice is... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Marc Lesser	Apr 10 2010 City Center
Gratitude - The Ninth Step in the Eightfold Path Serial: SF-10555 4/3/2010, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk underscores the importance of viewing all beings as embodying the Buddha nature, promoting kindness, gratitude, and interconnectedness as pathways to personal and collective happiness. The speaker reflects on Buddhist... *Suzuki Roshi, Buddha, Time*	Unclear	Apr 03 2010 City Center

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