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The Impeded Stream Serial: SF-07930 12/31/2022, Henzan Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. Don’t work harder, resist less. The talk explores the themes of suffering, joy, and the practice of Zen, emphasizing that suffering is an integral part of life as taught in the First Noble Truth. The speaker discusses personal experiences of attempting to... *Suffering, Work, Practice*	Henzan Roger Hillyard	Dec 31 2022 City Center
New Year's Eve Event Serial: SF-08064 The talk focuses on reflecting upon the transition into the New Year through Zen practices, particularly emphasizing the Heart Sutra's teaching of emptiness and form as non-different. Rituals such as chanting the Hatsu 12 and... *Emptiness, Consciousness, Time*	Various	Dec 31 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Our Universal Family Serial: SF-08034 Talk by Jisan Tova Green at City Center on 2022-12-21 The talk explores the theme of interconnectedness with the natural world and humans, questioning the concept of true solitude through an examination of a story from "The Hidden Lamp," featuring a koan about an old woman monk... *Time, Name, Buddha*	Jisan Tova Green	Dec 21 2022 City Center
Zen Connections: Past to Present Serial: SF-08041 Talk by Shundo David Haye at City Center on 2022-12-20 The talk discusses the continued relevance and impact of Suzuki Roshi's teachings, emphasizing the individualized approach to propagating Zen as inspired by Dogen Zenji. This entails establishing understanding and compassion on a... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time*	Shundo David Haye	Dec 20 2022 City Center
Cultivating an Open State of Mind in the Midst of Great Challenges Serial: SF-07949 12/18/2022, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Exploring practices that can support us in meeting the manifold challenges of this time in history, in life-affirming and supporting ways. The talk addresses the theme of living in times of uncertainty and change, which are prominent in recent events, such as the pandemic. It explores how Zen practice aids individuals in finding balance and open-mindedness in facing... *Time, Practice, Work*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 18 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Unified Path: Beyond Duality in Zen Serial: SF-08030 Talk by Ango Sara Tashker at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-12-18 The talk explores the duality of light and dark within Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of the 16 Bodhisattva precepts into everyday life as a means to transcend dualistic thinking. Referencing Suzuki Roshi's teachings,... *Precepts, Practice, Buddha*	Ango Sara Tashker	Dec 18 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Freedom, Forgiveness, and the Agony of Existence Serial: SF-07936 12/17/2022, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. Many of our teachings and talks address both freedom or liberation and the agony of existence or suffering. The talk discusses the complex interplay between freedom, forgiveness, and suffering, highlighting the notion that liberation is found in accommodating the agony of existence. The speaker suggests that the pursuit of freedom... *Freedom, Liberation, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 17 2022 City Center
Embracing Life Through Death Awareness Serial: SF-07975 Talk by Kodo Conlin at City Center on 2022-12-14 This talk discusses the transformative practice of contemplating mortality, suggesting that regular reflection on death can clarify priorities and foster a deepened appreciation for life. The discussion weaves personal narratives... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Kodo Conlin	Dec 14 2022 City Center
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 6 Serial: SF-08037 12/14/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk explores the teachings of Zen Buddhism, focusing on the practice of "just sitting" as taught by Suzuki Roshi, and the significance of receiving the precepts in understanding this practice. It delves into the Yogacara or... *Precepts, Buddha, Consciousness*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 14 2022 Tassajara
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 5 Serial: SF-07872 12/13/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk explores the theme of non-duality and the application of Zen precepts, emphasizing the teaching of "not making two" as central to Zen practice. It discusses the relationship between asceticism, embodied by Mahakashapa,... *Practice, Buddha, Precepts*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 13 2022 Tassajara
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 4 Serial: SF-07796 12/12/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk discusses the significance of the Bodhisattva precepts, rooted in the teachings of cause and effect, as illustrated in Case 4 of the Book of Serenity and Dogen’s fascicle "Deep Faith in Cause and Effect". The precepts... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 12 2022 Tassajara
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 3 Serial: SF-07913 12/11/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk focuses on the themes of confession and repentance within the context of Buddhist practice, particularly in relation to the sixteen Bodhisattva precepts. It examines the two truths—ultimate and relative—as pivotal to... *Repentance, Buddha, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 11 2022 Tassajara
A Lentil a Lentil a Stone: An Ode to Zazen Serial: SF-08031 12/11/2022, Sonja Gardenswartz, dharma talk at City Center. Our zazen sitting builds a foundation upon which we make contact with what is important to us, you become the gift. Not searching outside ourselves for what matters but... The talk elaborates on using morning rituals as a gateway to deeper Dharma practice, focusing on the practice of Zazen as a means to cultivate mindfulness and presence. A poem by Turkish poet Zarad, "A Woman Cleaning Lentils," is... *Zazen, Practice, Intention*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Dec 11 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Light of Zen: Embodying Enlightenment Serial: SF-07801 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2022-12-10 The talk focuses on Zen teachings related to the concept of "light" as presented in various koans, notably those discussed by Suzuki Roshi and Dogen Zenji, and interpreted through Zen practice. The central theme revolves around... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 10 2022 City Center
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 2 Serial: SF-07816 12/10/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk focuses on the intersection of Zen practice with themes of karma, causality, and the nature of the self. Central to the discussion is a koan involving Hyakujo and a fox, which serves to illustrate intrinsic connections... *Buddha, Hyakujo, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 10 2022 Tassajara
Awakening Beyond Dreams Through Zazen Serial: SF-07836 Talk by Rinso Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2022-12-09 The talk primarily delves into a Zen koan titled "Nonsense People in a Dream" and explores themes such as the attachment to the concept of oneness, the interplay between desires and perception, and the metaphorical concept of... *Nansen, Koan, Desire*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 09 2022 City Center
Hyakujo and a Fox, Part 1 Serial: SF-07993 12/09/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. December sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on cause and effect. The talk examines the two truths framework of ultimate and relative truth in Zen practice, focusing on how these relate to the cessation of suffering through the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and dependent origination. It... *Suffering, Fox, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 09 2022 Tassajara
Mind-Body Unity in Zen Practice Serial: SF-07948 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2022-12-08 The talk focuses on the theme of non-duality, emphasizing the Zen Buddhist practice of integrating body and mind as expressed by Dogen’s teachings. The discussion notably explores the Trikaya doctrine, the spiritual insights... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 08 2022 City Center
Zen Paths to Joyful Freedom Serial: SF-08000 Talk by Rinso Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2022-12-07 The talk explores the practice of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing non-attachment and awareness through rituals and traditions such as the full moon ceremony, kinhin (walking meditation), and the metaphor of a staff. The discussion... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Ceremony*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 07 2022 City Center
Raindrops Reveal Non-Dual Awareness Serial: SF-07939 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2022-12-06 The talk explores the themes of perception and duality through Case 46, "Chan Ching's The Sound of Raindrops," from the Blue Cliff Record. It examines how sensory experiences, like the sound of raindrops, interact with the mind's... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Delusion*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Dec 06 2022 City Center
Zen Presence Through Grateful Practice Serial: SF-07819 Talk by Soon Eli Brownstevenson Audio at City Center on 2022-12-05 The talk explores themes of gratitude, mindfulness, and Zen practices during a Sashin (meditation retreat), emphasizing the importance of presence over clinging thoughts. Discussing the practice of Zazen, it refers to... *Hindrances, Suzuki Roshi, Posture*	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Dec 05 2022 City Center
Zazen: The Art of Pure Presence Serial: SF-07972 Talk by Soon Eli Brownstevenson at City Center on 2022-12-05 The talk examines Zen practice during Sashin, emphasizing continuous awareness of mind, posture, and breath. It highlights the importance of practicing Zazen for its own sake, not as a means to an end, in line with instructions... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Posture*	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Dec 05 2022 City Center
Saying Yes to Life's Flow Serial: SF-07884 Talk by Rinso Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2022-12-04 The talk emphasizes the significance of the Rohatsu sesshin, marking Buddha's enlightenment and reflecting on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. It explores the essence of zazen practice—focusing on posture, breath, and present-... *Practice, Breath, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 04 2022 City Center
Embracing Silence: Zen's Natural Harmony Serial: SF-09727 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2022-12-04 The talk covers the unique practices and experiences of living and practicing Zen at Tassajara, focusing on the deep engagement with nature's rhythms and the monastic schedule's simplicity. It delves into Zen teachings,... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 04 2022
Zazen: Embodying Unity and Awareness Serial: SF-07868 Talk by Jisan Anna Thorn at City Center on 2022-12-03 This talk explores the concept of self-fulfilling and receiving samadhi within Zen practice, emphasizing the non-duality and immediate realization central to Dogen's teachings. It highlights the importance of Zazen (sitting... *Samadhi, Practice, Zazen*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Dec 03 2022 City Center
Actualizing Our Understanding Serial: SF-07970 12/01/2022, Shinchi Linda Galijan, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the theme of practicing in the realm of the two truths, with a focus on harmonizing the absolute and relative realities of existence. Emphasis is placed on Zen practice as a way to clear fabricated habits and... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Dec 01 2022 Tassajara
Crossing the Zen Stone Bridge Serial: SF-07924 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at City Center on 2022-11-30 The talk delves into "Case 52" from the Blue Cliff Record, focusing on the teachings of Zen Master Zhaozhou, also known as Joshu. Through the exploration of the koan, the exchange between Zhaozhou and a monk is unpacked to... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 30 2022 City Center
Seamless Gratitude Amidst Suffering Serial: SF-07935 Talk by Chikudo Catherine Spaeth at City Center on 2022-11-26 The talk addresses the concept of gratitude in the context of Zen practice, particularly how authentic gratitude can be perceived amidst suffering. The discussion explores themes of historical and cultural memory, expressed... *Gratitude, Time, Suffering*	Chikudo Catherine Spaeth	Nov 26 2022 City Center
Zen Harmony: Merging Two Truths Serial: SF-09840 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2022-11-20 The talk delves into Zen practice at Tassajara, emphasizing the rhythm of daily sitting meditation, the transmission of Buddhist teachings, and the significance of understanding the two truths: relative (ji) and ultimate (re)... *Time, Practice, Work*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 20 2022
Zhaozhou and the Dog, Part 5 Serial: SF-07832 11/19/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. Does a dog have Buddha nature? November sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period. The talk explores the tension between Zen ritual as liberating and confining, using metaphors of cages and birds to discuss personal freedom within spiritual practice. A central theme is the interplay between relative and... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 19 2022 Tassajara
Embodied Enlightenment Through Breath Attention Serial: SF-08006 Talk by Zenki Christian Dillo at City Center on 2022-11-19 The talk addresses the concept of "bodyfulness" as a playful term referring to the integration of mindfulness through focused awareness of bodily sensations. This process involves developing a deep connection between breath and... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Zenki Christian Dillo	Nov 19 2022 City Center
Embodied Awakening Through Bodyfulness Serial: SF-08011 Talk by Zenki Christian Dillo at City Center on 2022-11-19 The talk explores the concept of "bodyfulness," integrating the body into mindfulness practices, and examining how sensations guide attentional focus to foster an experience of aliveness and compassion. It delves into the idea of... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Zenki Christian Dillo	Nov 19 2022 City Center
Zhaozhou and the Dog, Part 4 Serial: SF-07918 11/18/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. Does a dog have Buddha nature? November sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period. The talk examines the fundamental Zen inquiry of awakening by exploring the interplay between Soto and Rinzai Zen traditions. The speaker discusses Soto Zen's focus on Shikantaza (just sitting) and Dogen Zenji’s teachings, like... *Soto Zen, Koan, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 18 2022 Tassajara
Zhaozhou and the Dog, Part 3 Serial: SF-07879 11/17/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. Does a dog have Buddha nature? November sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period. The talk explores the relationship between language, the mind, and Zen practice, emphasizing the challenge of overcoming habitual notions of a separate self and conceptual distinctions between body and mind. It references... *Buddha, Buddha Nature, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 17 2022 Tassajara
Zhaozhou and the Dog, Part 2 Serial: SF-07876 11/16/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. Does a dog have Buddha nature? November sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period. The talk delves into the teachings of Nagarjuna on the Middle Way, focusing on the concepts of emptiness and dependent co-arising from chapter 24 of the "Mulamadhyamakakarika". The discussion addresses dualistic propositions and... *Koan, Buddha Nature, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 16 2022 Tassajara
Begin Now: Awaken Each Moment Serial: SF-07914 Talk by Soon Eli Brown Stevenson at City Center on 2022-11-16 The talk discusses the speaker's journey as a Shuso, a head student in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of living each moment with awareness and sincerity. The speaker reflects on teachings related to Danya Prajnaparamita... *Practice, Shuso, Practice Period*	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Nov 16 2022 City Center
Zhaozhou and the Dog, Part 1 Serial: SF-07907 11/15/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. Does a dog have Buddha nature? November sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period. The talk focuses on a detailed exploration of Zen teachings, particularly the koan of whether a dog has Buddha nature, linked to themes of ultimate and relative truth within Zen practice. It discusses the historical and... *Time, Buddha, Koan*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 15 2022 Tassajara
Out Of Compassion For The Many I Take My Rest Serial: SF-08003 11/13/2022, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Reflections on the importance of rest and relaxation to wholeheartedly express our practice life. The talk explores the roles of rest and relaxation within Zen practice, discussing their significance in achieving joyous effort and compassion. Stories from the Buddha and Suzuki Roshi highlight the integration of rest into... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Work*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 13 2022 Green Gulch Farm
“What is it?” - Ganto’s Last Word Serial: SF-07786 11/12/2022, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. Continuing the practice period study of koans from the Blue Cliff Record and Suzuki Roshi's commentaries on them. The talk explores the theme of "an appropriate response" through the teachings of the Blue Cliff Record with emphasis on case 84, "Vimalakirti's Gate of Non-Duality." The discussion highlights the interaction between Seppo, Ganto... *Bodhisattva, Manjushri, Suffering*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 12 2022 City Center
Transforming Life’s Unjust Blows Serial: SF-07892 11/09/2022, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. As part of the exploration of koans from the Blue Cliff Record, Abbot David unpacks Case 75, “Wu Chiu's Unjust Beating.” He considers what is it to receive the... The talk explores the nuances of Zen practice through the examination of a specific koan, Wu Chu's Unjust Beating, from the Blue Cliff Record, highlighting how Zen teachings often use physical metaphors to transcend conceptual... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 09 2022 City Center
Awakening Through Compassionate Practice Serial: SF-08552 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-11-07 The talk focuses on the theme of awakening through great compassion, particularly within the context of a Zen practice period aimed at understanding and embodying Bodhisattva compassion. It explores the duality of human existence... *Great compassion, Pain, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 07 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Communion of Human Agency and Great Compassion Serial: SF-07795 11/06/2022, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. An exploration of compassion for self and others. The talk held at Green Gulch Farm on November 6th, 2022, explores the concepts of egocentric consciousness and great compassion within human life. It emphasizes the dualistic nature of human experience, balancing self-centered... *Compassion, Consciousness, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 06 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Intimacy in Zen Daily Rhythm Serial: SF-09763 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha at Tassajara on 2022-11-06 The talk delves into the routine and monastic life at Tassajara, emphasizing the rhythm of Tassajara weeks, the structure of personal and work days, and the integration of spirituality with daily tasks. It highlights the concept... *Time, Work, Study*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 06 2022 Tassajara
Practicing the Noble Eightfold Path Serial: SF-07857 11/05/2022, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. Each step of the Eightfold Path and the practices it recommends, harmonizes disciplined conduct and opening to virtuous being. The third step, Right Speech, is... The talk explores the profound impact of Zen practice and teachings on personal development, focusing on a formative experience shared between a student, Ed, and the esteemed Zen teacher, Suzuki Roshi. This experience illustrates... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Right Speech*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 05 2022 City Center
Trying on Koans Serial: SF-07824 11/02/2022, Eli Brown-Stevenson, dharma talk at City Center. The practice of trying on koans. The talk explores the practice of engaging with koans in contemporary Zen, emphasizing their experiential rather than conceptual nature. It discusses methods of working with koans, such as memorizing, chanting, and incorporating... *Koan, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Nov 02 2022 City Center
Compassion and Great Compassion Serial: SF-07845 10/30/2022, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Different types compassion as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha, Vasubandhu, Maitreya, Chandrakirti, and Zen Ancestors Yunyan and Daowu. The discussion delves into the evolution of great compassion (Maha Karuna) within Buddhist teachings, drawing insights from foundational texts and masters such as Vasubandhu and Chandrakirti. The talk differentiates between... *Compassion, Suffering, Bodhisattva*	Kokyo Henkel	Oct 30 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Two Truths, Part 5 Serial: SF-07855 10/30/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. October sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on the relative and absolute. The talk discusses the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing the fundamental intention of awakening through communal practice and criticism. It explores the metaphor of the baby monkey as a representation of the mind's tendencies... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Oct 30 2022 Tassajara
Mindful Moments: Beyond Perception Serial: SF-07959 Talk by Shosan Victoria Austin Incomplete at City Center on 2022-10-29 The talk explores themes of self-awareness and mindfulness in meditation, emphasizing the distinction between perceiving oneself as an object and engaging in the present moment. It discusses how adrenaline affects perception and... *Buddha, Time, Work*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Oct 29 2022 City Center
Two Truths, Part 4 Serial: SF-08029 10/29/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. October sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on the relative and absolute. The talk focuses on the Bodhisattva vow central to Zen identity and its method of transmission, emphasizing the practice of Zazen. Key stories from Zen history, particularly concerning Bodhidharma, illustrate the lineage of... *Buddha, Bodhidharma, Transmission*	Fu Schroeder	Oct 29 2022 Tassajara
Two Truths, Part 3 Serial: SF-07969 10/28/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. October sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on the relative and absolute. This talk discusses the practice of Shikantaza, or "just sitting," a fundamental Zen meditation technique emphasized by Dogen as central to achieving Buddhahood. It explores how Shikantaza embodies Buddha's awakening, focusing on... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Oct 28 2022 Tassajara

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