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Title	Speaker	Date
The Enlightenment Machine Serial: SF-09679 3/22/2008, Dana Velden dharma talk at City Center. This talk discusses the integration of Zen practice with insights from Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's TED Talk on brain function and her stroke experience. Dr. Taylor's description of the brain's dual hemispheres and her stroke-induced... *Patience, Zazen*	Ikushin Dana Velden	Mar 22 2008 City Center
The Dharma of Contact Serial: SF-09575 3/19/2008, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "sparsha" or "contact" in Zen practice, emphasizing its foundational role in the formation of perception and experience. Attention is drawn to the subtlety of contact, which often goes unnoticed,... *War*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 19 2008 City Center
Like Don't Like OK Serial: SF-09681 3/16/2008, Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on the practice of Zazen, emphasizing a mindset of equanimity toward likes and dislikes. The speaker articulates the transient nature of thoughts and feelings during meditation and discusses Dogen's teachings on...	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Mar 16 2008 Green Gulch Farm
The Ides of March Serial: SF-09561 3/15/2008, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the concept of places of refuge, both physical and metaphorical, as refuges for awareness and compassion. It discusses the symbolic significance of creating environments of peace and mindfulness in the midst... *Tassajara*	Wendy Johnson	Mar 15 2008 City Center
Generous Mountains Serial: SF-09627 3/15/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the principles of generosity and boundless nature within Zen practice, using reflections on Dogen Zenji's "Mountains and Rivers Sutra" as a central theme. It discusses how these natural elements exemplify a... *Generosity, Dogen*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Mar 15 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Reframe Reality Through Zen Eyes Serial: SF-09696 Talk by Epp on 2008-03-15 The talk focuses on the concept of "reframing" within Zen practice, encouraging the examination and transformation of one's habitual responses to experiences. The emphasis is on becoming aware of the framework through which...	EPP	Mar 15 2008
Nourishment and Kindness Serial: SF-09602 3/12/2008, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of nourishment and kindness within the Zen practice period, focusing on how nourishment in its various forms—physical, sensory, volitional, and consciousness—relates to practicing kindness. The... *Consciousness*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 12 2008 City Center
Compassion Serial: SF-09675 3/9/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the themes of compassion and environmental tipping points, using the notion of impermanence and interdependence from Buddhist philosophy. The discussion references the Mountains and Rivers Sutra by Dogen,... *Compassion, Wisdom*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Mar 09 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Valleys and Mountains Serial: SF-09604 3/8/2008, hoitsu suzuki dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and mindfulness in activities such as eating and interacting with others. The speaker discusses the cultural context of...	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Mar 08 2008 City Center
Realms of Lovingkindness Serial: SF-09669 3/5/2008, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the themes of loving-kindness and compassion within Zen practice. It explores the transformative potential of these qualities, suggesting that they evolve naturally with a relaxed heart and ample time for... *Compassion*	Gil Fronsdal	Mar 05 2008 City Center
Gardening at the Dragon's Gate Serial: SF-09642 3/2/2008, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the themes of gratitude, interconnectedness, and the metaphorical significance of seeds, particularly beans, as a representation of hope and peace. The discussion celebrates the completion of "Gardening at the...	Wendy Johnson	Mar 02 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Do You Believe in Magic? Serial: SF-09597 3/1/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of magic and miracles, drawing parallels to Zen practice and human perception. It engages with the Zen story of Master Ma's teaching, "This very mind is Buddha," emphasizing the transformative...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 01 2008 City Center
Mindful Awareness in Everyday Life Serial: SF-09688 Talk by Epp on 2008-02-28 The talk centers on mindfulness, emphasizing the practice of awareness in both physical and mental experiences. It guides attendees through a meditation, instructing them to relax and observe their thoughts and surroundings...	EPP	Feb 28 2008
Refuge Serial: SF-09635 2/27/2008, Seido Lee deBarros dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk focuses on the significance of posture in Zen practice, emphasizing its role as both a physical and spiritual discipline. The discussion explores the historical origins of the meditative posture, its representation in... *Posture, Effort*	Seido Lee Debarros	Feb 27 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Shamatha and Vipassana Serial: SF-09565 2/24/2008, Luminous Owl dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the dual aspects of meditation practice, focusing on "shamatha," meaning calm abiding or stopping discursive thinking, and "vipassana," meaning insight or understanding. The discussion emphasizes how these... *Wisdom*	Kokyo Henkel	Feb 24 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Four Foundations of Mindfulness Serial: SF-09608 2/23/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the practice of Zen through the lens of Ananda Dahlenberg's teachings, the interplay of Hinayana and Mahayana mindfulness, and the Zen concept of "no exit." It emphasizes the importance of understanding...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Feb 23 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Every Day Dharma Serial: SF-09656 2/23/2008, Teah Strozer dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen approach to understanding self-identity and mindfulness, emphasizing the transient nature of thoughts and emotions. It distinguishes between pain, which is inevitable, and suffering, which arises from...	Teah Strozer	Feb 23 2008 City Center
All Things Are Equal Serial: SF-09624 2/20/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily addresses the themes of mindfulness, respect, and acknowledgment within the context of Soto Zen practice, while also providing a homage to Claude Dahlenberg, known as Ananda Dahlenberg. Discussion focuses on...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Feb 20 2008 Green Gulch Farm
The Place of Kindness Serial: SF-09640 2/20/2008, Anna Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of kindness within Zen practice, emphasizing the uniqueness and interconnectedness of individual experiences. It discusses the importance of community practice, referring to Dogen's concept of intimacy... *Suffering*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Feb 20 2008 City Center
Parinirvana Serial: SF-09620 2/17/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm explores key teachings from the Buddha’s final moments as recorded in the Mahaparinirvana Sutta, emphasizing the importance of morality, meditation, and wisdom. A significant portion of the discourse...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Feb 17 2008 Green Gulch Farm
A Thousand Hands and a Thousand Eyes Serial: SF-09619 2/16/2008, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of kindness within a Zen Buddhist framework, emphasizing its universal significance across different cultures and languages. A central aspect discussed is the challenge of defining kindness and the... *Practice Period*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 16 2008 City Center
Mindful Balance Through Body Awareness Serial: SF-09689 Talk by Epp on 2008-02-16 The talk emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and body awareness in meditation, focusing on achieving a balanced posture and a relaxed yet attentive mental state. It explores the idea that meditation guidelines are flexible... *Posture*	EPP	Feb 16 2008
Cultivating Mindfulness Through Reflection Serial: SF-09690 Talk by Epp on 2008-02-16 The talk emphasizes the intricate balance between subjective experiences and reflective practices in cultivating mindfulness and awareness. The discussion focuses on how experiences of the body, mind, and emotions can shape... *Emotions*	EPP	Feb 16 2008
Bend and Stretch for Strength Serial: SF-09691 Talk by Epp on 2008-02-16 The talk focuses on detailed instructions for a physical exercise routine aimed at enhancing flexibility and strength. It includes specific guidance for movements and postures that involve bending and stretching various body... *Healing*	EPP	Feb 16 2008
Vulnerability Serial: SF-09660 2/13/2008, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in Zen practice as a means to cultivate kindness, intimacy, and self-awareness. It highlights how community practice reveals personal vulnerabilities and challenges, fostering... *Patience*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Feb 13 2008 City Center
Telling Our Deepest Darkest Secrets Serial: SF-09661 2/10/2008, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of presence and authenticity through the metaphor of trees and references to Zen teachings. Emphasizing the practice of zazen, there's a call to recognize everyone as Buddha, advocating for... *Ordinary Mind*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 10 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Kindness and Discipline Serial: SF-09628 2/9/2008, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of compassion and kindness in Zen practice, highlighting a balanced approach where wisdom and compassion are intertwined. References are made to Dogen's "Fukan Zazengi" to illustrate single-... *Compassion, Wisdom*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Feb 09 2008 City Center
Being Shuso in the Fall at Tassajara Serial: SF-09678 2/6/2008, Renshin Bunce dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of the Shuso, or head student, at Tassajara, a training monastery in the Ventana Wilderness. The discussion highlights the non-verbal nature of Zen practice, focusing on Zazen and the embodiment of... *Practice Period, Ceremony*	Renshin Bunce	Feb 06 2008 City Center
Difficult Conversations about Money (incl. children's talk) Serial: SF-09647 2/3/2008, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the themes of promises, materialism, and spiritual practice, using the story of "Horton Hatches the Egg" as an allegory for commitment and integrity. It transitions into a discussion on the relationship between...	Darlene Cohen	Feb 03 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Attending to Pleasant and Unpleasant (incl. children's dharma talk) Serial: SF-09668 2/2/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk centers on the practice of attention, particularly in discerning pleasant and unpleasant experiences, with a significant introductory engagement with children to foster curiosity and discovery. The discussion encourages...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 02 2008 City Center
Dropping the Story, Embracing the Moment Serial: SF-09585 The talk outlines recent events at City Center, including an intense period of study with Dogen scholar Shohaku Okamura, and a reunion of alumni from Tassajara, touching on the importance of undistracted practice in a monastic... *Tassajara, Zazen*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Jan 30 2008 City Center
Memories and Experiences of Suzuki Roshi Serial: SF-09589 1/26/2008, Yvonne Rand and Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at City Center. This talk highlights personal experiences and lessons learned from Suzuki Roshi, focusing on his approaches to Zen practice and the art of living and dying. The discussion recounts Suzuki Roshi's teaching methods, emphasizing... *Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman, Yvonne Rand	Jan 26 2008 City Center
Embracing Indigenous Wisdom for Justice Serial: SF-09595 Talk by Wilson Riles on 2008-01-16 The talk focuses on integrating Native American wisdom into contemporary social practices, emphasizing the overlooked contributions of indigenous cultures, especially the Haudenosaunee, to the foundation of the United States. It... *Community*	Wilson Riles	Jan 16 2008
Embracing Emotions in Zen Practice Serial: SF-09665 Talk by Edward Brown at City Center on 2008-01-12 The talk explores the interplay of emotions, judgments, and perceptions in Zen practice, highlighting the importance of emotional maturity. It presents an argument against the tendency to control experiences and outcomes through...	Edward Espe Brown	Jan 12 2008 City Center
Aligning Mind and Body Awareness Serial: SF-09692 Talk by Epp on 2008-01-12 The talk discusses the practice of achieving a stable and positive energy through physical and mental alignment. Emphasis is placed on awareness of bodily posture, breathing, and internal sensations without passing judgment. The... *Healing*	EPP	Jan 12 2008
Embodied Awareness Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-09693 Talk by Epp on 2008-01-12 The talk centers on experiential learning within Zen practice, emphasizing the awareness of the body and direct experience over conceptual understanding. It outlines a structured approach to building awareness through a trimester... *Suffering*	EPP	Jan 12 2008
Time Serial: SF-09590 1/9/2008, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the complex topic of time from a Zen perspective, highlighting its pervasive role in human experience and exploring its nature in relation to being, impermanence, and karma. By reflecting on teachings from... *Dogen*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jan 09 2008 City Center
Inner Harmony, Outer Leadership Serial: SF-09571 Talk by Fu Schroeder on 2008-01-06 The talk explores themes of leadership and the significance of creating harmony and understanding within oneself to foster harmony with others. It emphasizes the idea of spaciousness within, which allows for a deeper connection... *Study*	Fu Schroeder	Jan 06 2008
Horns of Success and Failure Serial: SF-09674 1/5/2008, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the theme of patience through a storytelling approach, beginning with a simplified parable for children from the Jataka Tales titled "The Magic of Patience," which explores themes of endurance and kindness. It... *Koan, Patience*	Mark Lancaster	Jan 05 2008 City Center
Old Age, Sickness, and Death Serial: SF-09644 12/17/2008, Lou Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers around the theme of personal vows made in childhood and their intersection with spiritual practice, particularly in the context of Zen Buddhism. It explores the speaker's vow to see God and save the world,... *Suzuki Roshi*	Lou Hartman	Jan 03 2008 City Center
Awareness Uniting Mind Body Reflection Serial: SF-09694 Talk by Epp on 2008-MM-DD The talk discusses the process of shifting focus from experiential engagement to intellectual analysis, highlighting the impact of opinions and judgments on self-awareness and interpersonal relations. It encourages using a...	EPP	2008
Zen Resolutions: Beyond Self-Improvement Serial: SF-10041 Talk by Zachary Smith at City Center on 2007-12-29 The talk discusses the cultural tendency towards self-improvement around the New Year, highlighting the commercialization of "Zen" in Western culture. It examines the challenges of fulfilling personal vows for self-improvement,...	Anshi Zachary Smith	Dec 29 2007 City Center
Solstice Sandokai Serial: SF-10048 12/23/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the intersection of natural phenomena, personal experiences, and Zen teachings, focusing on the winter solstice and Sekito Kisen's poem "Sandokai." The discussion emphasizes the harmony and merging of phenomena... *Tassajara*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 23 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Fundamental Goodness in Everyone Serial: SF-10023 This talk focuses on the significance of practicing loving-kindness and generosity, drawing connections between personal peace and broader social harmony. It references Buddhist teachings, particularly those of Maha Gosananda,... *New Year*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Dec 22 2007 City Center
Our Presence Automatically Liberates Others Serial: SF-09997 12/19/2007, Jana Drakka dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the power of non-attachment to words and preconceived beliefs, drawing on Zen Buddhist teachings to emphasize the importance of direct experience and understanding beyond language. The discussion involves... *Avatamsaka Sutra*	Junsei Jana Drakka	Dec 19 2007 City Center
Simplicity and the Art of Doing Less Serial: SF-09980 12/15/2007, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of simplicity and "the art of doing less," using Zen koan Story 19 from "The Gateless Barrier" as a focal point. It delves into the paradox of achieving the way through "everyday mind" and underscores... *Suzuki Roshi*	Marc Lesser	Dec 15 2007 City Center
Embodied Mindfulness Through Poetry Serial: SF-10065 Talk by Epp on 2007-12-15 This talk focuses on integrating mindfulness in sitting meditation by cultivating attention to physical posture and sensation, emphasizing the body's role in experiencing the present moment. It highlights a progression towards... *Posture*	EPP	Dec 15 2007
The Noble Path of Compassion Serial: SF-10066 Talk by Epp on 2007-12-15 The talk reflects on the human journey from birth to death, emphasizing shared experiences such as growth, relationships, achievements, and losses. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and offering compassion for both... *Suffering, Equanimity, Compassion*	EPP	Dec 15 2007
Mindful Journeys: Embodying Presence Daily Serial: SF-10067 Talk by Epp on 2007-12-15 The talk focuses on guiding attendees through a day of mindful practice sessions, incorporating reflection, meditation, and written exercises to consolidate learning. Participants are encouraged to focus on embodying presence...	EPP	Dec 15 2007
Wake Up! Serial: SF-09964 12/2/2007, Sessei Meg Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the Zen practice period at Green Gulch Farm, describing the daily rituals and the communal living within a structured schedule, emphasizing the transformative nature of repetitive routines and mindful... *Practice Period*	Sessei Meg Levie	Dec 02 2007 Green Gulch Farm

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