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Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-03548 Second Sesshin, Zendo Lecture The talk focuses on the need for dedication and discipline during the sesshin practice period, emphasizing participation in traditional forms and rituals to deepen one's practice. A particular focus is placed on maintaining... *Emptiness, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Lotus Sutra, Freedom, Chanting, Lay, Bowing,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 16 2004 Tassajara
Inconceivable Dharma: Vimalakirti's Wisdom Unleashed Serial: SF-04335 The talk focuses on the teachings of the Vimalakirti Sutra, emphasizing its themes of inconceivability, great love, and the practical demonstration of Dharma in the world. Highlighted are Vimalakirti's flexible approach and... *Vimalakirti, Priest, Manjushri, Separation*	Taigen Dan Leighton, Chikudo Lew Richmond	Nov 13 2004
Mindful Tasting, Authentic Living Serial: EB-00036 This talk explores the practice of mindfulness through a raisin-tasting ceremony, encouraging full attention and appreciation for simple experiences. It extends this mindfulness to nurturing loving-kindness towards oneself and... *Ceremony, Desire, Peace, Way-Seeking Mind, Big Mind*	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 07 2004
Buddha Nature and the Ugly Duckling Serial: SF-00056 Zendo lecture; feeling of not fitting in and not belonging that sends us towards spiritual practice. The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature, juxtaposing it with the story of "The Ugly Duckling" to discuss themes of belonging and the realization of one's true self. It delves into Buddhist teachings on how avoiding... *Buddha Nature, Lotus Sutra, Precepts, Delusion, Addiction, Ego, Posture*	Kosho McCall	Nov 06 2004 Tassajara
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03549 Dining Room Class The talk covers several topics, including the practice and study of the Lotus Sutra, reflections on election results, and coping with physical challenges during practice periods such as cold weather. Additionally, the discussion... *Lotus Sutra, Ceremony, Perfect Wisdom, Buddha Nature, Nirvana, Zazen, Practice Period, Zazen...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 03 2004 Tassajara
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-03545 First Sesshin, Zendo Lecture The lecture focuses on the upcoming Seijiki ceremony, discussing its spiritual significance and origins in Buddhist scripture. It explains the historical connection to Maha Moggalyana and Ananda's stories, illustrating how the... *Ceremony, Offering, Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Chanting, Branching Streams, Karma, Giving-and-...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 29 2004 Tassajara
Discipline Serial: SF-00077 Relationship with the rules while training. The talk discusses the nature of discipline within Zen practice, emphasizing engagement with rules, such as the "six-month rule," and the transformative potential of discipline when approached as a training method. The discussion... *Realization, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Mindfulness, Balance, Vinaya, Bowing, Emotions,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 20 2004
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03554 Dining Room Class 3 The talk examines the parable of the burning house from the Lotus Sutra, exploring its deeper ethical and philosophical implications. The discussion questions the notion of truth and falsehood in the parable considering the... Lotus Sutra, Renunciation, Precepts, Nirvana, Balance, Daily Life, Bell, Evil, Samsara...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 20 2004 Tassajara
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03556 Dining Room Class 3 The talk begins with reflections on a poem by Dogen about the Lotus Sutra and proceeds with audience recitations from the Lotus Sutra, focusing on themes of doubt and realization of Buddha nature. It then delves into a discussion... *Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Heart Sutra, Big Mind, Mahayana,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 20 2004 Tassajara
Breathing In and Breathing Out Serial: SF-00934 One-day sitting lecture: Book of Serenity Case 3, Anapanasati Sutta, Six Subtle Dharma Gates The talk examines the intersection of Zen teachings and mindfulness practices, primarily focusing on the "Book of Serenity, Case 3," the "Anapanasati Sutta," and "The Six Subtle Dharma Gates." Discussing the story of Prajñātara... *Mindfulness, Dragons, Lotus Sutra, Concentration, Book of Serenity, Bodhidharma, Peace,...*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 18 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Unity in Zen: A Journey of Self Serial: SF-01771 The talk begins with a moment of meditation for peace, followed by a recounting of a personal journey influenced by family history, social justice advocacy, and an encounter with Zen practice. A narrative intertwines significant... *Practice Period, Peace, Tassajara, Instruction, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Politics, Patience, Bell...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 11 2004 Unknown
Living The Good Life Serial: SF-00933 Sunday Lecture The talk explores the concept of "the good life," emphasizing a combination of mental, physical, social, ethical, and spiritual well-being. It considers wisdom from both Buddhist and Western psychotherapeutic traditions,... *Patience, Ordinary Mind, Mill Valley, Big Mind, Attachment, Commitment, Silence, Intimacy,...*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 29 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Dining Room Lecture Serial: SF-03172 The main thesis of this talk revolves around the concept of "Being Fully Alive" and explores the Zen practice of realizing one's true self beyond the ego’s confines, illustrated through the metaphor of a monk stating the desire... *Buddha Ancestors, Suzuki Roshi, confusion, Nirvana, Big Mind, Equanimity, Bell, Diversity,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 18 2004 Tassajara
Embrace Unpredictability, Transform Reality Serial: EB-00034 This talk explores the themes of embracing life's unpredictability and the struggle between personal expectations and reality. It emphasizes the futility of trying to force reality to conform to one's ideals, encouraging instead... *Commitment, Desire, Hindrances, Vow*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 26 2004
Dreams Unfurled: Embracing Life's Flow Serial: EB-00035 The talk focuses on the tension between one's expectations of reality and the acceptance of reality as it is. It references the idea that striving to control or perfect reality is less fruitful than embracing life’s inherent... *Commitment, Desire, Hindrances, Vow*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 26 2004
Non-Thinking and the Twelve-Fold Chain of Causation Serial: SF-00968 Sunday Lecture The lecture explores the concept of non-thinking within Zen practice, as outlined by Zen Master Dogen in "The Universally Recommended Instructions for Zazen" (Fukan Zazengi), which emphasizes the technique of 'thinking of not... *Lotus Sutra, Instruction, Four Noble Truths, Posture, Peace, Letting Go, Separation, Non-...*	Fu Schroeder	Jul 18 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Eight Awakenings Serial: SF-03589 Zendo Lecture The talk centers on the "Eight Awakenings of Great Beings," considered the last teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, which are foundational to both Zen and yoga practices. Key teachings include cultivating few desires, understanding... *Precepts, Posture, Mindfulness, Birth-and-Death, Daily Life, Attachment, Greed, Right Speech,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 16 2004 Tassajara
Which Is The Real Seijo? Serial: SF-00967 One-day sitting lecture: when our "soul is split", what is true? Just sitting in the midst of samsara. The talk explores the themes of duality and wholeness through a Zen lens, centering on the koan "Sejo and Her Soul Are Separated" from the Mumonkan, case 35. It examines how individuals split their identities through choices,... *Letting Go, Four Noble Truths, Suzuki Roshi, Big Mind, Subject-and-Object, Buddha Ancestors,...*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 19 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Being Real in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00033 The talk reflects on personal experiences with Suzuki Roshi, highlighting the teachings of authenticity and presence in Zen practice. It stresses the importance of embracing one's true self rather than adopting an idealized... *Ceremony, Okesa, Priest, Sutra*	Edward Espe Brown	May 29 2004
Buddhism, Christianity, War and Peace Serial: SF-00939 Sunday Lecture: Two types of training: compassion and wisdom (wisdom: the entire universe is the true human body); US history; Christianity (is evil 'outside' or not); Mara compared with Devil; Review of "Passion of the Christ" This lecture explores the interplay between compassion and wisdom in Buddhist teachings and examines how these concepts relate to broader religious and historical contexts, specifically within Christianity and U.S. history. It... *First Principle, Hate, Evil, Faith, Soto Zen, Heart Sutra, Bodhidharma, Separation, Enemies,...*	Fu Schroeder	May 16 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Sincerity: Virtue in Everyday Actions Serial: EB-00026 The talk discusses the practice of sincere mindfulness in daily life through Zen cooking and meditation, emphasizing appreciating virtue in mundane tasks and interactions. It references teachings from Zen master Dogen,... *Mill Valley, Ordinary Mind, Practice Period, Tatsugami*	Edward Espe Brown	May 04 2004
Zen Flavors: Crafting Harmony in Cuisine Serial: EB-00031 The talk delves into the nuanced exploration of flavors and tastes, examining how different elements create unique culinary experiences. The focus is on understanding the fundamental properties of ingredients to construct diverse... *Bell, Observe*	Edward Espe Brown	May 04 2004
Zen Sincerity in Everyday Leadership Serial: EB-00032 The talk appears to be a reflective and instructional narrative on the themes of sincerity, recognizing virtue in oneself and others, and the challenges of comparing oneself to others within a Zen practice context. Recollections... *Mill Valley, Ordinary Mind, Practice Period, Tatsugami*	Edward Espe Brown	May 04 2004
Zen Cooking: Creativity Meets Responsibility Serial: EB-00029 The main thesis of the talk revolves around the practice of personal responsibility and creativity in daily activities, specifically through the context of cooking, as a means of exploring Zen philosophy and meditation. It... *Intimacy, Tenzo, Instruction, Soto Zen, Priest*	Edward Espe Brown	May 03 2004
Zen of Culinary Intuition Serial: EB-00030 The central thesis of the talk emphasizes the Zen approach to cooking and life, which involves engagement and responsibility beyond simply following recipes. The discussion highlights the importance of personal experience and... *Intimacy, Tenzo, Instruction, Bowing, Chanting*	Edward Espe Brown	May 03 2004
Zen Tastes: A Flavor Journey Serial: EB-00028 The talk primarily explores the intricate relationship between flavor harmony and culinary techniques, drawing parallels between flavor experiences and Zen philosophy. Emphasis is placed on a nuanced understanding of tastes,... *Bell, MM-12, Observe*	Edward Espe Brown	May 02 2004
Balancing Flavors in Mindful Cooking Serial: EB-00027 The talk focuses on the concept of flavor in cooking, exploring how different taste elements such as salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and pungent contribute to the overall flavor profile of a dish. It emphasizes the importance of... *Bell, Observe*	Edward Espe Brown	May 02 2004
Zen in Every Kitchen Task Serial: EB-00022 The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with daily activities, particularly through the lens of working in the kitchen at Tassajara. It emphasizes the significance of individual responsibility and presence in various... *Beginners, Practice Period, Realization, Tenzo*	Edward Espe Brown	May 01 2004
Unvarnished Sincerity in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00023 The talk explores the concept of sincere effort in Zen practice, using personal anecdotes and examples, particularly the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. The discourse includes discussion on performing tasks with precision and... *Discrimination, Tenzo, Offering, Community, Commitment*	Edward Espe Brown	May 01 2004
Zen Balance in Daily Life Serial: EB-00025 The talk emphasizes the understanding and application of balance and ease in daily tasks and positions, drawing on lessons from working with Suzuki Roshi. It highlights the philosophical approach of engaging in activities without... *Discrimination, Tenzo, Offering, Community, Commitment*	Edward Espe Brown	May 01 2004
Embrace Simplicity Through Sincere Effort Serial: EB-00024 The talk focuses on the principles of effort and perception in Zen practice, illustrating these through personal anecdotes and experiences. Central themes include Suzuki Roshi’s approach to simplicity and non-perfectionism, the... *Discrimination, Tenzo, Offering, Community, Commitment*	Edward Espe Brown	May 01 2004
One-Day Sitting Lecture Serial: SF-01022 This human body is the entire world in the ten directions. Can you be stopped? Bodhicitta. Compassion. Thinking. Hatred. Not indulging in habitual thoughts of hatred. Say no. "Body and mind study of the way" Dogen fascicle.... The lecture discusses the interconnectedness of the human body with the universe, emphasizing Dogen's teachings on studying the way through both mind and body. It touches on the concepts of Bodhicitta and compassion, highlighting... *Birth-and-Death, Bodhisattva Precepts, Manjushri, Hate, Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Realization,...*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 20 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-01023 Linda Ruth with her sick mother. The mountain lion. The bobcat. The rat. New film, "The Passion of Christ". Self-restraint. Mindfulness of the body. Angulimala. The talk explores themes of compassion and non-violence in the context of personal experiences with wildlife and reflections on broader societal issues. It discusses the practice of restraint and mindfulness, referencing Buddhist... *Concentration, Realization, Precepts, Hate, Current Events, Passions, Doubt, First Principle...*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 17 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Essence: Stillness Amidst Busyness Serial: SF-04328 The talk discusses the Zen practice of Zazen and meditates on the famous Zen koan about Yunyan and the "one who is not busy," from case 21 of "The Book of Serenity." The speaker elaborates on the interconnectedness of busyness... *Duality, Practice Period, Zazen Mind, Manjushri*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Feb 28 2004
Zen Love: The Missing Paramita Serial: SF-04334 This talk addresses the concept of love from a Zen Buddhist perspective, particularly emphasizing the potential integration of love within Buddhist practice. It proposes that love could be an overarching theme or missing element... *Passions, Priest, Non-attachment, Patience, Intention*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Feb 14 2004 Bolinas
Trusting the Journey Within Serial: EB-00021 The talk examines the transformative potential of meditation and Zen practice, questioning whether these practices lead to visible life changes and proposing that true liberation lies in recognizing and trusting one's inherent... *Chanting, Liberation, Heart Sutra, Peace, Interview*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 08 2004
Housekeeping Serial: SF-01024 Sunday Lecture: Children's Program. The Indian children who used to live here. Indian story about how the world was made. Staying home and accomplishing the way. Gateway into enlightenment. Heart Sutra. The Buddha's enlightenment... The talk explores themes of creation, self-awareness, and the separation between self and other through storytelling, personal experiences, and Zen Buddhist philosophy. It includes a retelling of a Miwok Indian story about the... *New Year, Bodhisattva Precepts, Separation, Practice Period, Precepts, Mill Valley, Heart...*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 01 2004 Green Gulch Farm
January Class Serial: SF-03487 The talk explores the application of mindfulness within Zen practice, focusing on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as essential within Buddhist teachings to cultivate presence and awareness. It addresses the nature of... *Mindfulness, Posture, Instruction, Duality, Four Noble Truths, Four Foundations of Mindfulness...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 13 2004 Green Gulch Farm
The Power of Ten Serial: SF-00985 The silence of 'don't know'; outer space Vimalakirti Sutra; radiant vision of alternate universes. Motivation for literary inventiveness - world is not only what we think; first calm the mind, then open the sutras; ... (?) the... This talk explores transformative shifts in perception akin to those illustrated in the film "Powers of Ten" by Charles and Ray Eames, emphasizing this experience in Buddhist teachings, particularly from the Mahayana tradition,... *Vimalakirti, Birth-and-Death, Liberation, Mill Valley, Bell, Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra,...*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 14 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-02750 The talk explores Zen stories where physical accidents lead to profound realizations, emphasizing the holistic reaction of the body during injury and the influence of positive verbal self-care on the healing process. Discussing... *Vow, Causation, Faith, Six Realms, Passions, Bell, New Year, confusion, Birth-and-Death,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 06 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-02751 Appreciation for the world happens. Don't go looking for heavenly sights. We get sticky around the beautiful. Master Heretung (?) letter - being in the world without misery (?) 1 - what has long been neglected, changing karmic... The discussion primarily explores the idea of appreciating the world and the concept of being in the world without misery, drawing on teachings from Zen and Buddhist traditions. It critically examines five insights from Master... *Family Practice, Emotions, Suzuki Roshi, Peace, Equanimity, Bowing, Dragons, Sangha, Greed,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 03 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Transformation: Living with Presence Serial: SF-04329 The talk explores the transformative nature of Zen practice, specifically zazen or sitting meditation, in the context of reflecting on historical events like the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It discusses how such events... *Buddha Mind, Bodhisattva Way, Zazen Mind, Current Events*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Nov 22 2003
Zen and the Eco-Consumer Code Serial: SF-00156 Wednesday talk. Ecopsychology; desires, needs, narcissism; nurturing through zazen. The talk explores the intersections of ecopsychology, consumer culture, and personal identity, delving into concepts of desires, needs, and the peril of narcissism tied to consumerism. The discussion highlights the transformative... *Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors, Precepts, Ego, Ceremony, Karma, Vimalakirti...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 19 2003
Dogen Class: Miracles Serial: SF-02733 The talk delves into the teachings of Dogen, particularly his views on time and miracles. Dogen's perspective emphasizes the comprehensive presence of time in each moment, offering endless possibilities for transformation... *Lotus Sutra, Intimacy, Zazen, Teacher-and-Student, Dream World, Silence, Lineage, Don't...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 17 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Cooking Zen: Embrace Reality Authentically Serial: EB-00020 The talk reflects on Zen practice through personal anecdotes from a time spent at Tassajara with Suzuki Roshi, focusing on the challenge of aligning one’s desires with reality. It emphasizes tasting the "true spirit" of things,... *Buddha Mind, Practice Period, Soto Zen*	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 16 2003
Offerings Serial: SF-00158 Sunday talk. Children's lecture. Legend of the blue bonnets; Seijiki, offering food and light; karmic life and emptiness. This talk explores the themes of offerings and the interconnectedness of karmic life and emptiness within a Zen context. Beginning with the story of "The Legend of the Bluebonnets," it emphasizes the concept of selfless giving... *Offering, Ceremony, Emptiness, Emotions, Intuition, Practice Period, Precepts, Karma,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 02 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Weaving Zen Through Life's Stages Serial: SF-00055 This talk explores personal reflections on embodying Zen practice through various life stages and transitions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of personal history and spiritual experience. The speaker reflects on the symbolic... *Conversation, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Commitment, Ceremony, Ordination, Transmission,...*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Oct 08 2003
Meditation: Unraveling Reality's Illusions Serial: EB-00054 The talk explores the nature of meditation as a means to observe and deconstruct the mind's construction of reality, emphasizing that during meditation, individuals have the chance to see how their habitual thoughts shape their... *Letting Go, Instruction, Buddha Mind, Don't Know Mind, Bodhidharma*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 13 2003
Beginner's Mind, Infinite Enlightenment Serial: SF-00079 Zendo Lecture The talk explores the intimate experience of Zen practice at Tassajara, emphasizing the concept of 'way-seeking mind' and the embrace of a 'beginner's mind' in spiritual practice. It discusses how engagement and immersion in one'... *Birth-and-Death, Separation, Letting Go, Intimacy, Liberation, Tassajara, Beginners,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 10 2003
Living Fully with Zen Acceptance Serial: EB-00019 This talk explores Zen practice, particularly through the concept of shikantaza as discussed by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing living fully in each moment without expectation. It delves into personal reflections on familial... *Emptiness, Intention, Mill Valley, Shikantaza*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 13 2003

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