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Title	Speaker	Date
Father's Day Serial: SF-03232 The talk explores the central challenge of balancing engagement with life and achieving true peace, addressing how Zen practice enables one to discern and transcend extremes of mind by understanding that unity exists in apparent... *Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Ceremony, Hate, Bodhisattva Precepts, Freedom, Precepts,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jun 21 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Presence: Beyond Perfection Serial: EB-00134 The talk focuses on the concept of mindfulness within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of awareness without judgment or control. The discussion underscores how striving for perfection or attempting to avoid unpleasant... *Yaoshan, Death, Posture, Ordinary Mind, Concentration*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 16 1998
Trusting The Path of Presence Serial: EB-00133 The talk centers on understanding mindfulness and the teachings of Dogen Zenji's instructions on zazen meditation. Mindfulness is described as being aware without judgment or control, embracing the experience without trying to... *Big Mind, Don't Know Mind, Hindrances, Monkey Mind*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 14 1998
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03648 The talk explores the dichotomy of joy and burden, reflecting on an experience of giving talks and the etymology of these terms. It further delves into Zen practice, highlighting the teachings of Suzuki Roshi on the naturalness... *Ceremony, Time, Work*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 14 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Being You: Zen's Path to Authenticity Serial: EB-00050 The talk explores the essence of true self in Zen philosophy by examining notions of being 'good,' 'bad,' and simply 'being you.' It suggests that liberation comes from transcending judgments of good and bad, encouraging... *Posture, Ordinary Mind, Ordination, Don't Know Mind, Ceremony*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 07 1998
Beginner's Mind, Boundless Transformation Serial: SF-01784 Statements by Students (Part 2 of 2) and Blanche Hartman The talk reflects on profound personal transformations influenced by interactions with the teachings and person of Suzuki Roshi, particularly emphasizing the journey toward understanding selflessness and genuine practice in Zen... *Gratitude, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Daily Life, Dharma Transmission, Lineage, Lay...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	May 31 1998 Sati Center
Embodied Compassion: Zen's Living Bodhisattvas Serial: SF-04341 The talk focuses on the concept of Bodhisattvas within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing their roles as cosmic figures, spiritual guides, and reflections of our inner qualities. Central figures such as Shakyamuni Buddha,... *Practice Period, Lotus Sutra, Avalokitesvara, Manjushri*		May 30 1998
Embodied Zen: Beyond Limitation Serial: EB-00132 The talk explores the integration of Zen and physical forms such as yoga and archery, emphasizing how body posture shapes consciousness and ultimately the world one perceives. It discusses the significance of traditional... *Obstacles, Enemies, Posture, Bowing, Letting Go*	Edward Espe Brown	May 28 1998
Leaping Beyond Entrenched Beliefs Serial: EB-00131 The talk explores the Zen concept of leaping from the metaphorical "hundred-foot pole," which represents entrenched beliefs and habitual thinking. Emphasis is placed on the need for change and the challenges of relinquishing... *Commitment, Enemies, Gratitude, Instruction*	Edward Espe Brown	May 17 1998
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03115 The talk explores the relationship between Zen meditation and the aesthetic impulse, arguing that both art and religious practice engage with the inherently unstable and ephemeral nature of reality. It suggests that art-making is... *Heart Sutra, Mindfulness, Religion, Koan, Letting Go, Fundraising*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 17 1998 Green Gulch Farm
One-day Sitting Lecture Serial: SF-03630 This talk reflects on the everyday miracles of attention and interconnectedness, emphasizing the importance of continuous self-examination and presence in Zen practice. The discussion references the practice of Zazen as a means... *Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Freedom, Posture, Ceremony, Zazen, Emotions, Samsara...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 16 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Cultivation: Harvesting History and Harmony Serial: SF-10110 Talk by Green Gulch History Wendy Johnson Yt on 1998-05-10 The talk covers the history and evolution of Green Gulch Farm, emphasizing its development from the early 1970s when it was purchased by the Zen Center as part of Suzuki Roshi's vision to create a diverse, practice-oriented... *Time, Work, Community*	Wendy Johnson	May 10 1998
Cultivating Zen Harmony with Nature Serial: SF-10125 Talk by Green Gulch History Wendy Johnson Sf Ew on 1998-05-10 The talk explores the early history and cultural evolution of Green Gulch, emphasizing Zen Center's acquisition and transformation of the land to fulfill Suzuki Roshi's vision of an inclusive and accessible space for Zen practice... *Time, Work, Suzuki Roshi*	Wendy Johnson	May 10 1998
Zen Cultivation: Merging Spirit and Soil Serial: SF-10129 Talk by Green Gulch History Wendy Johnson Sf Ew on 1998-05-10 This talk focuses on the integration of Zen practice with practical skills in farming and gardening, emphasizing long-term ecological stewardship. The narrative recounts experiences with influential teachers like Harry and... *Work, Time, Practice*	Wendy Johnson	May 10 1998
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03649 The talk explores the theme of "mother" in a spiritual context, emphasizing its symbolic presence in Zen and Tibetan Buddhism. Central concepts include the maternal energy as an inspiration for Bodhisattva compassion, the... *Practice, Precepts, Ceremony*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 09 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Pathways to Zen Generosity Awakening Serial: SF-00052 The talk explores the central theme of entering the Zen path through the Dhamma Paramita, or generosity, as emphasized by Zen Master Huai Hai. It argues that Dhamma Paramita encompasses all other Paramitas by fostering... *Dragons, Non-duality, Manjushri, Vimalakirti, Duality, Don't Know Mind, Birth-and-Death,...*	Fu Schroeder	Apr 15 1998
Buddha's Birthday Serial: SF-03107 The talk reflects on the themes of renewal, childhood, and the cyclical nature of life, drawing parallels between the rejuvenation of spring and the Buddhist celebration of birth and rebirth. It explores the notion that spring is... *Practice Period, Buddha's Birthday, Tassajara*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 05 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-03530 The talk explores the concept of practicing Zen with the humility of a fool, examining how striving for ideals can create obstacles and summarizing personal experiences during a period of medical recovery. Emphasis is placed on... *Practice Period, Silence, Posture, Three Treasures, Mindfulness, Tassajara, Harmonizing, Dana...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Apr 01 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Spring Sesshin Serial: SF-02729 Saturday The talk discusses the profound stillness achieved during a Zen Sesshin, emphasizing the collective effort to cultivate this stillness and its potential to encompass all beings and the world's suffering. It connects this... *Repentance, Letting Go, Peace, Perfect Wisdom, Vow, Heart Sutra, Ceremony, Observe, Practice...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 28 1998 Unknown
Spring Sesshin Serial: SF-02728 Thursday This talk addresses the experience of dealing with personal disturbances in the mind during Zen practice, emphasizing the teachings of Dogen Zenji and Uchiyama Roshi on the "wholehearted way" and the notion of "Shikantaza" from... *Emptiness, Zazen, Uchiyama, Letting Go, Anger, Suzuki Roshi, Instruction*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 26 1998 Unknown
Spring Sesshin Serial: SF-02727 Wednesday This talk centers on the practice of wholehearted presence and attention in daily activities, particularly within the context of Zen practice and meditation. It emphasizes the importance of settling into one's activities without... *Instruction, Posture, Chanting, Zazen, Vow, Observe, Subject-and-Object, Separation, Silence...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 25 1998 Unknown
Spring Sesshin Serial: SF-02724 Monday The talk centers on the practice of "wholehearted practice" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing attention to detail and presence in every moment. It draws parallels between Soto Zen's precision in forms and Jewish mindfulness practices... *Letting Go, Vow, Separation, Repentance, Soto Zen, Zazen, Manjushri, Practice Period, Posture...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 23 1998 Unknown
Just Let Go Serial: SF-03109 Sunday Lecture: (According to the Buddha), the way to be happy is simple: just let go. Letting go is hard to do. Human mind wants to hold. We could say we are nothing but holding on, and we don't want to give ourselves up.... This talk explores the Buddhist principle of 'letting go' as a path to happiness, emphasizing that holding on causes suffering. It discusses the practice of moment-to-moment non-attachment and its role in achieving freedom and... *Realization, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Freedom, Blue Cliff Record, Letting Go, Attachment, Faith...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 08 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03108 The talk focuses on the practice of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of persistence in spiritual practice and its impact on personal growth and relationships. Drawing a parallel between monastic life and persistence, it... Practice Period, Renunciation, Monastic Practice, Karma, Letting Go, Bell, Tassajara...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 01 1998 Green Gulch Farm
The Jewel Called The Sangha Serial: SF-00063 Sunday talk Jan PP; you are blessed by the people who want to practice with you who are not necessarily the people you would choose to practice with. The talk explores the essential nature of Sangha, the community of practitioners, emphasizing the role of individuals not necessarily chosen but present for practice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and... *Causation, Lotus Sutra, Intimacy, Instruction, Interdependence, Observe, Attachment, Bell,...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 11 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03620 The talk centers on the themes of generosity, compassion, and understanding from both Buddhist and literary perspectives. It uses Langston Hughes' story "Thank You, Ma'am" to exemplify the Bodhisattva ideal, relating it to... *Precepts, Emptiness, Offering, Bodhisattva Precepts, New Year, Observe, Ceremony, Buddha...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jan 04 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Buddhism At Millennium's Edge Serial: SF-00030 Seminar 1 The talk explores the interplay between the speaker's writing career and Zen practice, detailing personal anecdotes from the literary world while discussing key principles of Zen that influence writing. Themes include confronting... Dragons, Evil, Rinzai, Ego, Bell, Discrimination, Greed, Silence, Balance, Conversation...	Peter Matthiessen	1998
Moments of Joyous Zen Realization Serial: EB-00135 The talk explores the complexities of Zen practice and community life, highlighting the significance of personal experience in understanding enlightenment. It recounts humorous anecdotes from a 1969 Zen Center practice period and... *Bell, Dragons, Realization*	Edward Espe Brown	1998
Embrace Imperfection, Live Fully Serial: EB-00136 The talk discusses the Zen concept of "the real way" which accommodates imperfections and difficulties rather than striving for an unattainable state of perfection or immunity from problems. It emphasizes the importance of... *Heart Sutra, Big Mind, Sutra, Soto Zen, Posture*	Edward Espe Brown	1998
Transcending Identity Through Mindful Practice Serial: EB-00137 The talk examines the habitual formation of self-identity and its relation to Buddhist liberation, exploring transformative practices beyond conventional self-conceptions. It references Zen teacher Rinzai's "person of no rank" to... *Posture, Desire, Bowing, Intention, confusion*	Edward Espe Brown	1998
Embracing The Pathless Zen Way Serial: EB-00138 The lecture delves into the interpretation of Dōgen's essay "Būkansazengi," focusing on the idea that the "real way circulates everywhere," emphasizing that practice and enlightenment are not prerequisites for accessing the... *Sangha, Soto Zen, Bell, Bowing*	Edward Espe Brown	1998
Zen Unveiled: Individual Experience Speaks Serial: EB-00139 The talk explores the unique Zen practice experiences of Phil Wilson, highlighting the value of individuality in spiritual practice beyond formal teaching roles. The discussion emphasizes mental posture in meditation, focusing on... *Hyakujo, Non-thinking, Posture, Priest*	Edward Espe Brown	1998
Turning Toward The Dark Serial: SF-03641 Sesshin Lecture: The activity is below the ground - the re-enactment of Buddha's enlightenment story This talk explores the theme of Buddha's enlightenment story, contrasting the familiar Westernized interpretation with earlier narratives like those from the Mula Sarvastivada Vinaya that emphasize familial relationships and... *Precepts, Monastic Practice, Posture, Zazen, Birth-and-Death, Dragons, Book of Serenity,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 01 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Precepts Class Serial: SF-03515 The talk primarily focuses on the Buddhist precepts, emphasizing the significance of right conduct in everyday life as an expression of Dharma practice. It discusses the Three Pure Precepts, detailed particularly in the context... *Precepts, Confession-and-Repentance, Repentance, Evil, Liberation, Buddha Nature, Delusion,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 17 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Scholarship Conference Paper Serial: SF-03238 Sunday Lecture The talk revolves around the relationship between academic scholarship and Zen Buddhist practice, specifically focusing on studying sacred texts and the integration of academic critique into spiritual practice. Key discussions... *Heart Sutra, Lineage, Platform Sutra, Soto Zen, Religion, Study Period, Emptiness, Chanting,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 16 1997 Green Gulch Farm
One-day Sitting Lecture Serial: SF-03214 The talk examines the nature of zazen practice, comparing it to the nourishing and steady nature of rain and highlighting its ability to reveal the vastness beyond our limited sensory perceptions. It critiques human arrogance in... Manjushri, Sesshin, Prajna Paramita Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts, Blue Cliff Record,...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 15 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Precepts Class Serial: SF-03529 The talk focuses on the practice and understanding of the Buddhist precepts, particularly the three pure precepts: refraining from evil, doing all good, and embracing the precepts in everyday life. There is a discussion about the... *Precepts, Evil, Attachment, Vow, Platform Sutra, Ceremony, Daily Life, Samadhi, Karmic...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 03 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Seeing Buddha in Every Being Serial: EB-00130 The main thesis of the talk explores the inherent Buddha nature present in all beings, regardless of age or action. It emphasizes that recognizing and honoring this shared nature in ourselves and others fosters mutual respect and... *Evil, Separation, Sangha, Faith, Liberation*	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 02 1997
Precepts Class Serial: SF-03532 Brief Review of Class 1 - the Three Refuges The talk centers on the examination of the Three Refuges within Zen practice, emphasizing the indivisible nature of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha as interconnected elements essential to understanding the bodhisattva precepts and... *Precepts, Emptiness, Three Treasures, Bodhisattva Precepts, Vow, Buddha Nature, Sangha, Suzuki...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 27 1997 Green Gulch Farm
One-day Sitting Lecture Serial: SF-03250 The talk addresses the commercialization and popularization of Buddhism, expressed through media like Time and Forbes magazine, and its implications on practice and social perception. Concerns circulate around the potential... *Delusion, Nirvana, Posture, Zazen, Letting Go, Attachment, Lay, Diversity*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 25 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Blue Cliff Record Class Serial: SF-03092 Case 10 The talk introduces the Blue Cliff Record, emphasizing its role in Zen practice and koan study. The speaker explores the development, use, and significance of koans in Zen, particularly focusing on their dynamic role in capturing... *Silence, Birth-and-Death, Interview, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Funeral, Book of Serenity, Conversation...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 21 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Precepts Class Serial: SF-03516 The class provides an introduction to the Buddhist precepts, their historical development, and their implementation within Zen practice. It explores the Bodhisattva precepts, distinct from the Vinaya rules for monks and nuns,... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Priest, Ceremony, Vow, Ordination, Lay, Mahayana, Repentance,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 20 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Chao Chou's Four Gates Serial: SF-03239 Sunday Lecture: case 9 of the Blue Cliff Record: "What is Chao Chou?" "East gate, west gate, south gate, north gate" The lecture explores the ninth case from the Blue Cliff Record, where a monk asks what Zhaozhou is, and Zhaozhou responds with "East gate, West gate, South gate, North gate." This illustrates openness and the permeability between... *Emptiness, Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Ordinary Mind, Blue Cliff Record,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 19 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Consciousness and Essence Serial: RA-02355B The talk explores the concept of consciousness from both Buddhist and scientific perspectives, emphasizing its elusive and relational nature. It discusses the Buddhist understanding of consciousness as dependent co-arising,... *Consciousness, Study, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson, Dr Kai Woehler	Oct 19 1997 Monterey Peninsula College
Consciousness and Essence Serial: RA-02355A In this talk, consciousness is examined through scientific and philosophical lenses, proposing it as a biological adaptation interpreted by modern neurobiological sciences. It explores the brain's architecture, particularly... *Consciousness, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson, Dr Kai Woehler	Oct 17 1997 Monterey Peninsula College
Majjhima Nikaya Class Serial: SF-03195 Middle-length Discourses The talk explores two pivotal suttas from the Majjhima Nikaya, focusing on Zen Buddhism’s interpretation of core teachings. The Bhadrakaratha Sutta is analyzed for its theme on "true aloneness," emphasizing present-moment... *Emptiness, confusion, Addiction, Mindfulness, Peace, Religion, Zazen, Four Noble Truths,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 14 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03240 Date on box 10-19-97, date on cassette 10-12-97, not corrected The talk explores contemporary relevance and adaptation of monasticism, proposing flexible models that incorporate spiritual practice into daily life while balancing familial and social responsibilities. The discussion emphasizes... *Commitment, Priest, Zazen, Peace, Observe, Concentration, Passions, confusion, Realization...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 12 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Majjhima Nikaya Class Serial: SF-03194 Middle-length Discourses The talk delves into zazen's non-dual meditation approach, which negates judgment of mental states, highlighting its effectiveness in counteracting the corrosive effects of personal judgment within a Western cultural context. The... *Attachment, Evil, Delusion, Hate, confusion, Don't Know Mind, Observe, Letting Go,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 07 1997 Green Gulch Farm
What Is The Ember You Carry With You? Serial: SF-00086 One Day Sit The talk explores the Zen concept of non-duality, focusing on the teachings of historical Zen figures such as Bodhidharma and Baizhang. The speaker discusses the importance of intimate practice and understanding of one's own... *Practice Period, Blue Cliff Record, Non-duality, Fox, Bodhidharma, First Principle, Book of...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 27 1997
Majjhima Nikaya Class Serial: SF-03192 Middle-length Discourses The primary focus of the talk is an exploration of the Mahākammavibhanga Sutta within the Majjhima Nikāya, examining the complexities of karma and its implications on moral conduct. Through a narrative involving a... *Evil, Letting Go, Birth-and-Death, Karma, Faith, Precepts, Liberation, Karmic Consequences,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 23 1997 Green Gulch Farm

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