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Ego's Dance in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00305 The talk examines the practice of making the Rakusu and chanting in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of engaging in these activities without seeking outcomes, as doing so transforms life into a 'magic' or a mere game. The... *Ego, Monastic Practice, Delusion*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 20
Mind Unbound: Zen's Path to Clarity Serial: SF-01416 This talk delves into the exploration of enlightenment and the nature of mind through reflections on key Zen stanzas. Central to the discussion is the recounting of a historical episode involving stanzas attributed to Shen Shu... *Buddha Nature, Enlightenment, Buddha Mind*		Jul 18
Internal Awakening Through Repentance Serial: SF-01419 The talk focuses on the transformative nature of Buddhist repentance as outlined in various versions of the "Platform Sutra," emphasizing initiation ceremonies, the intrinsic nature of the Three Bodies of the Buddha, and the...		Aug 15
Genuine Path: Zen's Natural Recognition Serial: SF-01370A The talk explores the nuanced process of Dharma transmission within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its significance and the rigorous stages involved. The speaker discusses the rarity and depth of genuine Dharma transmission,... *Dharma Transmission, Transmission*		Feb 18
Embodied Stillness in Zen Practice Serial: SF-12239 The talk explores the practice of seated meditation in Zen, centering on the physicality of sitting, the body's alignment, and the experience of stillness. It emphasizes the importance of understanding individual bodily needs... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 26 City Center
Embrace Stillness for True Mindfulness Serial: SF-12260 The talk emphasizes the importance of fully embracing stillness during zazen by putting aside all mundane responsibilities to access deeper levels of meditation and self-awareness. The speaker references teachings from Tiantai... Shikantaza, Zhiyi, Sojun Mel Weitsman, Zazen, Big Mind	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Aug 21 City Center
Offering the Moment: Zen Presence Serial: SF-12287 The talk explores the concept of making offerings within the Zen practice as a fundamental human need, examining how offering oneself—the body, actions, and presence—in everyday activities transcends the tangible outcomes. It... *Dogen*	Meiya Wender	Jul 31 City Center
Zen Precepts: The Essence of Being Serial: SF-12365 The main thesis of the talk centers on the non-duality of Zen and precepts, exploring the idea that precepts are not merely moral codes to follow but are intrinsic to the reality of existence, embodying a practice of Zen itself.... *Precepts, Ceremony, Dogen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 25 City Center
Myth and Tradition in Zen Texts Serial: SF-01417 The talk discusses the significance and various versions of the Platform Sutra, highlighting its unique position as a "sutra" originating from China rather than India. The Platform Sutra's canonical status is attributed to its... *Hui-neng, Platform Sutra, Ordination*		Jul 11

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