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Seminar on Taoism Serial: SR-00275A Alan Watts on Taoism, session 1 The talk explores the essence of Taoism through the teachings of Laozi and Zhuangzi, emphasizing the concept that the Tao cannot be fully articulated, but must be experienced directly through a state of wise ignorance or non-... *Forms, Obstacles, Lay Practice, Continuous Practice, Consciousness*	Alan Watts	A Unknown
Seminar on Taoism Serial: SR-00275B Alan Watts talk - session 2 The talk discusses the distinction between the "world as is" and the "world as described," through the lens of Taoist philosophy, particularly via the work of Lao Tzu. Emphasizing the idea that naming is the creation of all... *Consciousness, Ego, Forms, Hate, Lay Practice, Obstacles, Zoom*	Alan Watts	B Unknown
Mindful Cooking: Zen's Path to Wisdom Serial: KR-00019 The talk explores the Zen Buddhist concept of Jhāna, emphasizing the equality of calmness (Jō) and wisdom (E), as conveyed by Shigetsu Zen Master. This includes the principle of neither abandoning illusions nor attaining... *Chanting, Hate, Lay Practice*	Katagiri Roshi
Dreaming Beyond Desire: Embracing Zazen Serial: KR-00020 This talk discusses the nature of human suffering as primarily stemming from greed and desire, as highlighted in the Lotus Sutra. It explores the concept of life as a dream and the non-attachment to decisions and precepts as... *Precepts, Concentration, Delusion, Samadhi, Lotus Sutra, Causation, Nirvana*	Katagiri Roshi
Gratitude and Connection in Zen Serial: KR-00298 The discussion centers around expressing gratitude and the importance of maintaining connections within the Zen community. It explores the logistical and personal considerations for facilitating visits, teachings, and potential... *Gratitude, Lay Practice, New Year, Practice Period, Tassajara*	Katagiri Roshi
Timeless Stillness: Unity in Spirit Serial: RA-01814 This talk emphasizes the concept of "timeless stillness" in spiritual practice, exploring the intersection of busy and quiet aspects of existence, symbolized by the "two moons," and its implications for understanding life and...	Tenshin Reb Anderson, Brother David Steindl-Rast
Zazen: Resonating Beyond Thought Serial: SF-04343 The discussion focuses on Zazen, portraying it as an integral practice that transcends ordinary judgment and connects practitioners to a broader, interconnected existence with all beings. The practice is framed as a communal... *Uchiyama, Tassajara*	Taigen Dan Leighton
Embracing Change with Compassionate Wisdom Serial: SF-07284 The talk addresses the challenges of embracing impermanence and practicing Dharma amidst personal transitions and global unrest. It emphasizes that awareness and acknowledgment of emotions pave the way toward a more liberated...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Green Gulch Farm
Navigating Emotions Through Zen's Lens Serial: SF-07286 Talk by Zendo on YYYY-MM-DD This talk centers on the themes of grief, gratitude, righteous anger, and the practice of non-attachment, particularly in the context of personal experiences with birth and death. A key focus is on the teachings of Ehei Dogen,...	Gyokuden Steph Blank	Green Gulch Farm
Green Gulch: Seeds of Zen Harmony Serial: SF-10098 Talk by History Parts And Wendy Johnson at Green Gulch Farm on YYYY-MM-DD The talk discusses the establishment and development of Green Gulch Farm within the Zen Center, tracing its history from its acquisition and development under the influence of figures like Alan Chadwick and Harry Roberts, to its... *Community*	Wendy Johnson	Green Gulch Farm
Embodied Zen: Mindful Living Practice Serial: SF-01444 The talk explores how embodying Zen in everyday life is about being fully present and maintaining mindfulness, particularly through the practice of just sitting, or "zazen," and serving others mindfully. It emphasizes the... *Effort*
Being-Time: Uniting Self and Moment Serial: SF-01409A The discussion centers on the concept of "Being-Time" (Uji) as introduced by Dogen, emphasizing the indivisibility and simultaneity of time and being. It explores how koans, often perceived as historical stories, should... *Doubt, Emptiness, Koan*

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