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Practicing Inside and Outside Zen Center - Class 3 Serial: SF-10085 10/16/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller class at City Center. Senior Dharma Teacher Ryushin Paul Haller uses Dogen Zenji's fascicle Gyoji (Sustained Practice) to explore ways to make practice a focus for your life. The talk discusses the practice of turning towards discomfort and the significance of continuous practice in Zen Buddhism. The discussion draws on Dogen's teachings, particularly emphasizing the actualization of one's intentions... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 16 2007 City Center
Meeting Anxiety from Buddhist Practice & Modern Psychology Serial: SF-09984 10/14/2007, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice, particularly zazen (sitting meditation), into daily life, emphasizing an attitude of embracing and appreciating existence amidst life’s challenges. There's a focus on the... *Practice, Work, Attachment*	Steve Weintraub	Oct 14 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Appreciating Absolute Value Serial: SF-10031 10/13/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the concept of 'absolute value' in Zen practice, emphasizing opening one's heart and mind to perceive things as they are, without judgment. It explores the interconnectedness of diversity and sameness through... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 13 2007 City Center
Embodied Presence through Mindful Movement Serial: SF-10069 Talk by Christina Lehnherr at City Center on 2007-10-13 The talk focuses on integrating physical awareness and meditation through body practices. It emphasizes the importance of being present and attentive to the physical experiences during exercises, suggesting a meditative approach... *Breath, Time, Practice*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Oct 13 2007 City Center
Pathways to Awareness and Freedom Serial: SF-10076 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2007-10-13 The talk focuses on the exploration of personal reactions and internal states as avenues to achieve greater awareness and freedom. It emphasizes understanding and respecting our emotional reactions and learning to stay present,... *Time, Practice, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 13 2007 City Center
Cultivating Authenticity Through Cultural Wisdom Serial: SF-09962 Talk by Wilson Riles at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-10-10 The talk addresses the intersection of Buddhism, social justice, and cultural plurality, focusing on the principles of the seven generations from the Native American tradition, emphasizing long-term decision-making. It critiques... *Time, Culture*	Wilson Riles	Oct 10 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing Inside and Outside Zen Center - Class 2 Serial: SF-10084 10/09/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller class at City Center. Senior Dharma Teacher Ryushin Paul Haller uses Dogen Zenji's fascicle Gyoji (Sustained Practice) to explore ways to make practice a focus for your life. The talk focuses on the continuous practice in Zen, emphasizing the integration of aspiration, practice, awakening, and nirvana as inseparable processes. It highlights the teachings of Dogen on embracing impermanence and fully... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 09 2007 City Center
The Thread Serial: SF-10044 10/7/2007, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the importance of engaging with life's practical aspects, such as cooking, cleaning, and manual labor, as integral parts of Zen practice. It emphasizes the development of skills and mindfulness through physical... *Time, War, Practice*	Edward Espe Brown	Oct 07 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Anxiety: Where It Comes From and What to Do About It Serial: SF-09955 10/6/2007, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the nature of anxiety and its relation to Zen practice, contrasting traditional Buddhist teachings with modern psychological perspectives. Using "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins" by Dr. Seuss as an... *Practice, Zazen, Attachment*	Steve Weintraub	Oct 06 2007 City Center
No Separation Serial: SF-09979 10/4/2007, Kogaku Ishikawa dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of desire and duality in Zen practice, emphasizing that perceiving desire or making distinctions, like gender, breaks precepts and creates duality. A key story examines a monk who remains unmoved by... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Kogaku Ishikawa	Oct 04 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Embrace Presence Through Mindfulness Serial: SF-10075 Talk by Epp at City Center on 2007-10-04 The talk on October 4th, 2007, primarily focuses on the practice of mindfulness, emphasizing maintaining a presence in the moment by staying grounded in the body. It discusses practical approaches to mindfulness, such as engaging... *Work, Time, Mindfulness*	EPP	Oct 04 2007 City Center
Continuous Practice Serial: SF-10056 10/3/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "continuous practice" or Gyoji in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing it as an unending, integrated practice that transcends situational and emotional conditions. The discussion involves cultivating a... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 03 2007 City Center
Awakening Beyond Intellectual Understanding Serial: SF-10082 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2007-10-02 The talk explores the nature of Zen study, emphasizing that understanding should transcend mere intellectual accumulation and reshape one's perception of reality to inspire genuine practice. The discussion highlights key Zen... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 02 2007 City Center
Dizang Plants the Fields Serial: SF-10042 9/30/2007, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk addresses the Zen practice of finding balance between action in the world and inner communion, drawing on the tensions between activism and introspection. Through the koan from the "Book of Serenity," Case 12, the... *Time, Name, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 30 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Koan Practice Serial: SF-09998 9/26/2007, Charles Cagnon dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the personal journey of engaging with koan practice, highlighting its transformative potential and distinct nature from other forms of Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Charles Cagnon	Sep 26 2007 City Center
Embracing Life's Ephemeral Journey Serial: SF-10034 Talk by Charlie Pokorny at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-09-26 The talk at Green Gulch Farm on September 26th, 2007, centers on the profound experiences of birth and death through personal narrative and Zen teachings. The key thesis is inspired by Dogen Zenji's guidance to "face and... *Love, Gratitude, Ceremony*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Sep 26 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Integrity and Oatmeal Serial: SF-10000 9/23/2007, Myo Lahey dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the concept of confidence in Zen practice as an introspective journey that emerges from embracing one’s true self rather than adopting external postures. It explores the idea of “nakedness” in spiritual... *Practice, Time, Love*	Myo Lahey	Sep 23 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Direct Path to True Nature Serial: SF-10013 Talk by Jordan Thorn at City Center on 2007-09-22 The talk focuses on the essence of Zen practice, encapsulated by the famous four-line stanza emphasizing "a special transmission outside the scriptures" and the direct experience of one's true nature. The discussion highlights... *Zazen, Practice, Bodhidharma*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Sep 22 2007 City Center
Mindful Living Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-10070 Talk by Epp on 2007-09-22 The talk outlines a structured training program focused on the practice of mindfulness and intentionality in daily life, divided into three trimesters. It emphasizes the importance of foundational awareness, self-examination, and... *Practice, Time, Work*	EPP	Sep 22 2007
Cultivating Mindful Living Practices Serial: SF-10072 Talk by Epp on 2007-09-22 The talk focuses on fostering intentionality and discernment in everyday activities through mindfulness practices. The speaker emphasizes the importance of positive qualities such as kindness, respect, and patience in nurturing... *Time, Work, difficulty*	EPP	Sep 22 2007
Ecological Harmony Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-10073 Talk by Epp on 2007-09-22 The talk focuses on the intricacies of Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of correct posture and awareness in meditation. It discusses the challenges and processes of integrating meditation into daily routines, describing... *Intention, Practice, Time*	EPP	Sep 22 2007
Zen Insights: Living the Eightfold Path Serial: SF-09936 Talk by Jamie Howell at City Center on 2007-09-19 The talk focuses on personal reflections and interpretations of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, particularly through the lens of Zen practice. It highlights the necessity of balancing subjective and objective understanding in... *Time, Effort, Practice*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Sep 19 2007 City Center
Pirates Talk in the Six Realms Serial: SF-09972 9/19/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of interconnectedness and presence, drawing parallels between Buddhist teachings and modern life. It emphasizes the necessity of being present with both external conditions and internal experiences,... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 19 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The World as Sanctuary Serial: SF-10028 9/16/2007, Lee de Barros dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the concept of sanctuary and the spiritual journey towards finding a refuge amidst the uncertainties of life, drawing parallels between Zen stories and modern interfaith practices. The discussion emphasizes the... *Buddha, Sanctuary, Religion*	Seido Lee Debarros	Sep 16 2007 Green Gulch Farm
What Is Leaving Home? Serial: SF-09969 9/15/2007, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the Shukai Tokudo ordination ceremony, emphasizing the renunciation of self-centered desires and the adoption of a life of service through entering the Buddha's way. It highlights the role... *Vow, Practice, Buddha*	Unclear	Sep 15 2007 City Center
Sangha Serial: SF-10046 9/12/2007, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk discusses the concepts of community, self-awareness, and the practice of being present with emotions without attaching narratives. It emphasizes that understanding and kindness toward oneself lead to harmony with others... *Love, Time, Practice*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Sep 12 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Wholeheartedness Serial: SF-10045 9/9/2007, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the vision of a universe where all beings live in complete wisdom, love, and compassion, emphasizing boundless interdependence and wholehearted living as pathways to enlightenment. The importance of vows is... *Vow, Time, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 09 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Who Are We in Relation to Each Other? Serial: SF-09970 9/8/2007, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the practice of awareness and action in Zen philosophy, focusing on recognizing and overcoming biases in interpersonal interactions. The narrative emphasizes the practice of meeting individuals in the present... *Practice, Karmic Consciousness, Hate*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Sep 08 2007 City Center
Living in the Present Moment Serial: SF-10017 9/5/2007, Jana Drakka dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of presence in the moment, exploring how to achieve authenticity and spontaneity without contrived effort. It discusses the challenge of living in the present and questions the possibility of... *Time, Greed, Work*	Junsei Jana Drakka	Sep 05 2007 City Center
The Question of Power Serial: SF-09963 9/2/2007, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of power, emphasizing personal growth and connection to Zen practice. It reflects on stories and teachings involving self-discovery and personal power. Key ideas include the importance of... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Marc Lesser	Sep 02 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Brocade of City Practice Serial: SF-10001 9/1/2007, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the importance of understanding diverse perspectives, conveyed through the story of the elephant and the blind wise men, emphasizing communication and collaboration. Additionally, discussions on urban Zen... *Practice, Practice Period, Name*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Sep 01 2007 City Center
Composure in the Middle of Difficult Situations Serial: SF-09931 8/27/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the concept of composure within the context of Zen practice, exploring its relationship with the Buddhist teaching of impermanence, or "Anicca." Emphasizing the challenge of maintaining composure amidst... *Composure, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 27 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Karma Serial: SF-09993 8/25/2007, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of karma, its technical meaning as volitional action, and the importance of intentionality in Buddhist teaching. It highlights the Buddha's journey to enlightenment, exploring the understanding of... *Time, Karma, Suffering*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Aug 25 2007 City Center
Practicing with the Self Serial: SF-09932 8/18/2007, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the paradox of self and non-self in Zen practice, emphasizing the need to understand the concept of self through meditation and inquiry. It draws on teachings from Buddha, Dogen Zenji, and William James to... *Work, Buddha, Practice*	Mark Lancaster	Aug 18 2007 City Center
Pleasure Serial: SF-10010 8/12/2007, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between suffering and pleasure within a Zen practice context, emphasizing that suffering, while often seen as negative, can actually build resilience, creativity, and an increased capacity for joy... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Darlene Cohen	Aug 12 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Three Minds of the Tenzo Serial: SF-10014 8/11/2007, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores teachings of Dogen Zenji, focusing on the Tenzo Kyokun and the concepts of joyful mind, kind mind, and great mind. It discusses the practice as both a spiritual and practical endeavor, emphasizing inner... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Aug 11 2007 City Center
Practicing with Impermanence Serial: SF-09951 8/8/2007, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of impermanence, illustrating how it intertwines with Buddhist practice and daily life. Stories from hospice work highlight how experiences with suffering and change deepen understanding and... *Practice, Time, Impermanence*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 08 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 5 of 5 Serial: SF-10079 08/06/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. The talk provided an in-depth exploration into the nature of self and non-self within the framework of Nagarjuna's teachings, specifically focusing on the steps in the meditation on selflessness from the text "Meditation on... *Meditation, Time, Karma*	Kokyo Henkel	Aug 06 2007 Green Gulch Farm
What does it mean to practice Buddhism? Serial: SF-09968 8/4/2007, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of mindfulness using the mundane example of a potato chip, exploring broader themes of meditation, personal integrity, morality, and awakening in Buddhism. It stresses the importance of living... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Aug 04 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 4 of 5 Serial: SF-10081 07/30/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. The talk explores Nagarjuna's teachings on the nature of self and emptiness, emphasizing the need to question the inherent existence of the self using concepts like the five skandhas and various metaphorical teachings such as the... *Skandhas, Consciousness, Buddha*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 30 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Moments Serial: SF-10049 7/29/2007, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of Zen as a practice of studying and forgetting the self, based on Dogen Zenji's teachings. It recounts a personal experience of a "Zen moment" involving a retreat in Tokyo to illustrate these... *Study, Practice, Buddha*	Marc Lesser	Jul 29 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Self Serial: SF-09944 7/28/2007, Luminous Owl Henkel dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of self through the teachings of Dogen and Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the investigation into various models of self as pivotal to moving from suffering to liberation. Five types of self are... *Suffering, Study, Time*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 28 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 3 of 5 Serial: SF-10078 07/23/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. The talk discusses the concept of the inherently existent self as a root cause of suffering, examining teachings on selflessness and patience. Central themes include reflections on the Diamond Sutra's account of the Bodhisattva's... *Consciousness, Buddha, Skandhas*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 23 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating the Garden of Dharma Serial: SF-09933 7/22/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the theme of "upaya" or skillful means within Zen practice, setting a distinction between conventional skills and an inconceivable kind of skill aligned with compassion. The discussion draws on various texts and... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Work*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 22 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Great Matter Serial: SF-10037 7/21/2007, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of "daiji-ni," which emphasizes the importance of living with mindfulness in light of the impermanence of life. It discusses the interplay between facial expressions and emotions, the importance of... *Work, Study, Renunciation*	Unclear	Jul 21 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 8 of 8 Serial: SF-10063 07/19/2007, 07/DD/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center, class at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between Zen practice and everyday life, emphasizing the concept of a "Zen mind" that transcends personal emotions and judgments. The discussion covers the challenges of maintaining a Zen... *Work, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 19 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 7 of 8 Serial: SF-10062 07/17/2007, 07/DD/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center, class at City Center. The talk explores the concept of integrating an "inquiring mind" in understanding and experiencing the Dharma, emphasizing receptivity, clarity, and non-judgmental awareness rather than analytical comprehension. Discussions pivot... *Suffering, Practice, Karma*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 17 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 6 of 8 Serial: SF-10057 07/16/2007, 07/DD/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center, class at City Center. The talk examines the intricate process of integrating individual experiences within a broader, interconnected reality through Zen practice. It addresses the common struggle of reconciling personal crises with collective... *Practice, Equanimity, Buddha Mind*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 16 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 2 of 5 Serial: SF-10077 07/16/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. The talk centers on the intricate teachings of Dogen Zenji concerning the non-duality of practice and realization, encapsulated in the term "Shusho." The discussion explores Dogen's reversal of conventional beliefs about the self... *Suffering, Practice, Delusion*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 16 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Lotus of Compassionate Resilience Serial: SF-09953 Talk by Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-07-15 The talk emphasizes the practice of compassion and generosity in the face of suffering, particularly how one can transform suffering into a form of happiness by embracing it and utilizing it for the benefit of all beings. The... *Suffering, Happiness, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2007 Green Gulch Farm

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