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Title	Speaker	Date
Revealing your Life's Intention Serial: SF-09622 9/20/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen ordination ceremony as a representation of the practice journey, emphasizing existential and spiritual inquiries about life's purpose. It discusses the importance of selfless generosity, wisdom, and... *Ceremony*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 20 2008 City Center
Perfection of Concentration Serial: SF-09649 9/17/2008, Jiryu Mark Rutschman-Byler dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of concentration within Zen practice, using both personal anecdotes and discussions of foundational texts. The speaker reflects on the concept of "jhana paramita" or the perfection of concentration,... *Concentration*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Sep 17 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Finding Zen Beyond Traditional Success Serial: SF-09666 Talk by Jeffrey Schneider at City Center on 2008-09-17 The talk explores the personal journey of a long-time practitioner reflecting on 30 years of Zen practice, grappling with various personal challenges such as alcoholism, depression, and PTSD, and the evolution of understanding... *Tassajara*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Sep 17 2008 City Center
Helping, Being Helped, and Control Serial: SF-09605 9/14/2008, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Bodhisattva path, emphasizing understanding others as oneself and relinquishing control over beings. The central message is that true service involves recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 14 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Practice Now, Unswayed by Being and Non-Being Serial: SF-09609 9/13/2008, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the theme “What’s happening now?” as applied to Zen practice and the Soto Zen one-day sitting, emphasizing the significance of mindfulness and presence. It examines the concepts of existence and non-existence,... *Suffering*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Sep 13 2008 City Center
Practicing with Nagarjuna Serial: SF-09560 9/10/2008, David Komito dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on presenting Nagarjuna as a philosopher to actively practice with, rather than solely an academic subject. It emphasizes integrating Nagarjuna’s teachings into daily life to transform personal experience,... *Study*	David Komito	Sep 10 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Religion and Zen Practice Serial: SF-09686 9/10/2008, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the intersection of Buddhism and cultural identity, exploring whether Buddhism constitutes a religion or philosophy and how belief systems influence spiritual practice. The discussion includes considerations...	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 10 2008 City Center
Stone Soup (a childrens talk) Serial: SF-09621 9/7/2008, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on engaging children in the concept of community and sharing through the traditional story of "Stone Soup." The narrative illustrates how individual contributions can lead to collective well-being and happiness,...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 07 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Contacting Core Responses to Desire, Aversion, and Confusion Serial: SF-09680 9/6/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the spiritual practice of returning to a 'beginner's mind,' emphasizing the idea of "revealing" inherent nature rather than creating something new. It stresses returning to childhood wonder to engage deeply with... *Hate*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 06 2008 City Center
Belonging to a Real Sangha Serial: SF-09617 9/3/2008, Kosho McCall dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essence of community and spiritual practice within a Zen Sangha, emphasizing the journey from idealized to realistic perceptions of Buddhist teachings and community life. It argues that Sangha members should... *Sangha*	Kosho McCall	Sep 03 2008 City Center
Compassionate Interconnectedness Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-09638 Talk by Shomei Aihara at Green Gulch Farm on 2008-09-02 The talk addresses the themes of compassion and interconnectedness in Zen practice, starting with a story illustrating a method of conflict resolution and transitioning to a discussion on the elements and emptiness as taught in... *Zazen*	Shomei Aihara	Sep 02 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Contemplation Serial: SF-09567 8/31/2008, Luminous Owl dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the overarching journey of Buddhist practice, emphasizing the significance of contemplating the rarity, impermanence, karmic efficacy, and discontent of human life. These contemplations are framed as methods to...	Kokyo Henkel	Aug 31 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Affirming Life - Meeting Each Moment Serial: SF-09598 8/30/2008, Anna Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of presence in time and examines how distinct life moments create lasting impressions, akin to permanent imprints on identity. The discussion narrows in on the idea of living with full engagement in... *Bodhisattva*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Aug 30 2008 City Center
Ending the Pursuit of Happiness Serial: SF-09564 8/23/2008, Barry Magid dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with psychoanalytic insights, focusing on the concept of "curative fantasies" and the misconceptions within Zen practice that mirror an unconscious drive to modify or eliminate...	Barry Magid	Aug 23 2008 City Center
Cherry Pie of Enlightenment Serial: SF-09568 8/20/2008, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily examines the integration of joy and happiness within Buddhist practice, contextualized through reflections on the late John King and the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. It delves into how joy can play a role in... *Happiness*	Mark Lancaster	Aug 20 2008 City Center
Taking Care of Fire Serial: SF-09566 8/17/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "fire" from three distinct perspectives: the recent fire at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, the fire within individuals as it relates to personal challenges and spiritual practice, and the global... *Tassajara, Effort*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 17 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Commitment to Practice Serial: SF-09572 8/16/2008, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the deepening commitment and challenges of maintaining a consistent Zen sitting practice amidst life's distractions and emotional upheavals. It emphasizes the importance of vows, particularly within the context... *Priest*	Darlene Cohen	Aug 16 2008 City Center
The End of the World Serial: SF-09584 8/13/2008, Lou Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the relationship between physical health and mental clarity, while also reflecting on the broader themes of impermanence and collective consciousness. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and insights,...	Lou Hartman	Aug 13 2008 City Center
Serenity, Courage, Wisdom Serial: SF-09562 This talk discusses the importance of overcoming fear and addiction through the teachings of Zen Buddhism and the 12-step recovery program. It uses the African folktale "The Monster Who Grows Small" to illustrate how facing fears... *Suffering*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Aug 09 2008 City Center
Practice Affects the Entire Earth Serial: SF-09651 8/3/2008, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm focuses on perseverance, interconnectedness, and appreciation within the context of Zen philosophy. Emphasis is placed on the importance of not giving up despite external and internal obstacles and...	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Aug 03 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Free in the Fire Serial: SF-09612 8/2/2008, Teah Strozer dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of fire, both metaphorically and literally, as it relates to Zen practice and life. A story about monks encountering a fire being illustrates the necessity of engaging with natural cycles and life’s... *Delusion*	Teah Strozer	Aug 02 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 14 of 14 Serial: SF-09715 O7/31/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk explores the dynamics of life through the lens of Zen practice, emphasizing the nature of equanimity and how it manifests during significant moments such as the last day of Sesshin. The speaker delves into concepts like... *Equanimity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 31 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 13 of 14 Serial: SF-09712 O7/30/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk discusses the intricate balance needed to cultivate tranquility and awareness through mindfulness practices. It explores supportive conditions for the factors of awakening, specifically tranquility, and the relationship... *Posture*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 30 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 12 of 14 Serial: SF-09705 O7/29/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk explores the dynamic interplay between form and emptiness in Zen practice during the third day of a five-day seshin, emphasizing the movement beyond the self and the deepening of engagement with experiences. It discusses...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 29 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 11 of 14 Serial: SF-09707 O7/28/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk discusses the interplay between energy and mindfulness in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of conscious, non-mechanical engagement with one's environment and relationships. Through this engagement, practitioners...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 28 2008 City Center
Precepts, Awakening, Kindness Serial: SF-09592 7/27/2008, Seido Lee deBarros dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of the Buddhist precepts in Zen practice, emphasizing their central role in ceremonies like Jukai and daily life reflections. The discussion includes the three refuges: Buddha, Dharma, and... *Precepts*	Seido Lee Debarros	Jul 27 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 10 of 14 Serial: SF-09716 O7/27/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. This talk delves into the concept of "being lost" as an essential aspect of Zen practice, encouraging a state of non-attachment and openness to the present moment. The discussion includes references to mindfulness practices such...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 27 2008 City Center
Why Zen? Serial: SF-09623 7/26/2008, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk, delivered at the San Francisco Zen Center, explores the fundamental question of "Why Zen?" and the value of Zen practice in understanding how to live a meaningful and mindful life. The discussion uses classical Zen... *Effort*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jul 26 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 9 of 14 Serial: SF-09709 O7/25/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk delves into the Zen practice of exploring the concept of awakening, contrasting linear logical inquiry with the poetic, sometimes paradoxical, nature of Zen teachings. It emphasizes the importance of engaging the senses...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 25 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 8 of 14 Serial: SF-09704 O7/24/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. This talk explores the nuanced practice of mindfulness within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the skill of recognizing both the presence and absence of thought and attachment. The discussion delves into how perceptions are formed and...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 24 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 7 of 14 Serial: SF-09708 O7/23/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk focuses on Zen practice and the application of mindfulness, particularly the cultivation of the fourth foundation of mindfulness, referred to as "mindfulness of mind" or "mindfulness of Dharma." This involves examining...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 23 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 6 of 14 Serial: SF-09703 O7/22/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk centers on cultivating clear awareness and mindfulness in daily life, drawing extensively from Zen teachings. A primary focus is the four foundations of mindfulness as explored in Buddhist philosophy, and how awareness... *Suffering, Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 22 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 5 of 14 Serial: SF-09714 O7/21/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk revolves around the idea of "entering the Buddha way" through examining the interplay of subjective experience and Buddhist practice. Focus is placed on how moments in life, whether pleasant or unpleasant, can be engaged... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 21 2008 City Center
Suffering Serial: SF-09580 7/20/2008, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the Buddhist approach to suffering, emphasizing personal responsibility and non-preference. It critiques the belief that virtuous behaviors confer immunity from suffering, explores how the Abhidharma... *Suffering*	Darlene Cohen	Jul 20 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Receiving Precepts Serial: SF-09629 7/19/2008, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the Bodhisattva precepts and their relevance to personal practice, using the "Genjo Koan" by Dogen Zenji as a central text to explore concepts of intimate practice and returning to one's current reality to... *Precepts*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 19 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha's Response to the Human Condition Serial: SF-09634 7/19/2008, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the Buddha's response to human suffering, highlighting the inevitability of conditions such as sickness, old age, and death as inherent sources of suffering. It emphasizes the Buddha's realization that... *Suffering*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jul 19 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 4 of 14 Serial: SF-09710 O7/18/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk delves into the complex interplay between self-awareness and interpersonal dynamics within the context of Zen practice. It emphasizes the necessity of meeting each moment with full awareness, exploring the duality of...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 18 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 3 of 14 Serial: SF-09713 O7/17/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk explores the practice of "sati" and emphasizes the unwinding and insight aspects of Zen practice, focusing on the deconstruction of self and the realization of non-self. The discourse contrasts the concepts of absolute...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 17 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 2 of 14 Serial: SF-09711 O7/16/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk focuses on the evolution of perception and self-conviction in Zen practice, highlighting the Buddhist concepts of "Nama Rupa" as the formation of ideas from raw experience, and the five skandhas contributing to... *Hate*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 16 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 1 of 14 Serial: SF-09706 O7/15/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. This talk delves into the process of experiential learning in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of direct engagement with experiences to foster realization. Key themes include the alignment of body, breath, and mind, the... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 15 2008 City Center
Relying on Something Great Serial: SF-09643 7/13/2008, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "great space" in Zen practice, emphasizing an awareness of the present moment, which transcends form and color and connects all beings in a shared spiritual experience. Drawing on teachings from... *Tassajara, Suzuki Roshi*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 13 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Interdependence for Liberation Serial: SF-09582 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2008-07-12 This talk explores the theme of interdependence, likening it to the efforts made during a fire emergency at a Zen center. It discusses how preparation, control, and the unpredictability of life resonate with Zen teachings on...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 12 2008 City Center
Sailing Home Serial: SF-09655 7/6/2008, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the parallel between Zen philosophy and "The Odyssey," suggesting that both depict a spiritual journey centered on returning home. The speaker discusses how the spiritual path is universal and deeply ingrained...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jul 06 2008 Green Gulch Farm
The Inner Fire and the Outer Fire Serial: SF-09645 7/5/2008, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the metaphor of fire from the Lotus Sutra to explore themes of distraction, awareness, and interdependence. It highlights the distinction between internal and external fires and suggests that confronting these... *Dharma Transmission, Tassajara*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 05 2008 City Center
Buddhism and Prayer? Serial: SF-09653 The talk focuses on the spiritual practice of chanting for wellbeing and protection, particularly in response to the ongoing fire threat to Tassajara. Through this practice, there is an invocation of Avalokiteshvara, representing... *Tassajara, Zazen*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Jul 02 2008 City Center
Love and Commitment Serial: SF-09663 6/29/2008, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the interconnectedness of all beings and explores the Buddhist teachings regarding unity and diversity, using this framework to discuss societal issues such as love and commitment in the context of LGBTQ...	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 29 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Difference: Suffering and Liberation Serial: SF-09607 6/28/2008, Kosho McCall dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concepts of unity and diversity within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the significance of realizing the interconnectedness of all things. The speaker reflects on Zen teachings and anecdotes to underscore the...	Kosho McCall	Jun 28 2008 City Center
The Five Fears Serial: SF-09588 6/25/2008, Lou Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores personal reflections on life's purpose and Buddhist practice, specifically discussing the concept of "Buddhist fears" and how various life experiences contributed to personal apprehensions, which later...	Lou Hartman	Jun 25 2008 City Center
Genjo Koan Serial: SF-09601 6/22/2008, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on Dogen Zenji's "Genjo Koan," considered a vital component of his teachings. The discussion delves into the essence of Genjo Koan, exploring themes of universality and individuality, appearance and essence,... *Koan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 22 2008 Green Gulch Farm
The Business Beneath the Robe Serial: SF-09573 6/21/2008, Meiya Wender dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of life, death, and intimacy within Zen practice, particularly through the lens of a case from the Denko Roku, which emphasizes realizing intimacy through devotion and practice. The discussion... *Suffering, Intimacy*	Meiya Wender	Jun 21 2008 Green Gulch Farm

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