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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
Two Truths, Part 2 Serial: SF-07992 10/27/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. October sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on the relative and absolute. The talk explores fundamental Buddhist teachings, focusing on the non-dual realization and the cessation of suffering, using the story of Bahiya of the Bark Cloth to illustrate the immediate and transformative power of Buddhist... *Buddha, Suffering, Time*	Fu Schroeder	Oct 27 2022 Tassajara
Entering the Blue Dragon’s Cave Serial: SF-08052 10/26/2022, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. As part of the exploration of koans from the Blue Cliff Record, Abbot David unpacks Case 3, “Master Ma is Unwell”. In the midst of life’s vicissitudes ─ whether we'... The talk centers around the exploration of the koan "Sun-Faced Buddha, Moon-Faced Buddha" from the Blue Cliff Record, examining themes of acceptance, impermanence, and the duality of existence. It delves into Suzuki Roshi's... *Buddha, Time, Effort*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 26 2022 City Center
Two Truths, Part 1 Serial: SF-08071 10/26/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Tassajara. October sesshin series at the Tassajara fall practice period on the relative and absolute. The talk discusses the key Zen Buddhist teaching of dependent origination and the cessation of ignorance as a path to alleviating suffering. It references the profound teachings of the Buddha regarding the non-dual nature of... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Oct 26 2022 Tassajara
Practicing with Master Hongzhi's Teaching Serial: SF-07909 10/23/2022, Sokaku Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Kathie Fischer discusses Hongzhi's 12th century teaching of silent illumination and how it can inform our practice in these times. The talk emphasizes the teachings of Zen Master Hongzhi, particularly the practice of "silent illumination" or Shikantaza, which advocates for non-attaining, sincere presence without distraction by goals or evaluations. It... *Practice, Letting Go, Love*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Oct 23 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Turning Toward Death Serial: SF-08073 10/22/2022, Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. As leaves fall and nights are longer, we turn from autumn towards winter. This is a tender, transitional time for many of us. We may be more in touch with loss, grief, and... The talk centers on themes of death, dying, and the transitional periods associated with these experiences. Emphasis is placed on the immediacy of death in life, the memorial services during this time of year, and personal... *Time, Work, Blue Cliff Record*	Jisan Tova Green	Oct 22 2022 City Center
Zen Practices for Breakthrough Living Serial: SF-08941 Talk by Marc Lesser at City Center on 2022-10-21 This talk focuses on integrating Zen principles into everyday life and work, emphasizing the practical application of these concepts for personal and professional growth. The central theme revolves around achieving clarity and... *Practice, Work, Freedom*	Marc Lesser	Oct 21 2022 City Center
Journey to Everyday Mindfulness Serial: SF-07887 Talk by Eli Brown Stevenson at City Center on 2022-10-20 The talk delves into personal reflections on the way-seeking mind, emphasizing a journey informed by family heritage, formative experiences, and spiritual practice. Central themes include the influence of upbringing, personal... *Time, Practice, Love*	So-on Eli Brown-Stevenson	Oct 20 2022 City Center
Homage to Great Compassion Serial: SF-08059 10/16/2022, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Paying homage, praising, and making offerings to great compassion with all our actions of body, speech, and mind. The talk centers on the practice of great compassion within the framework of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the non-duality of giver, receiver, and gift. It details how every action, including meditation, should serve as homage and... *Compassion, Practice, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 16 2022 Green Gulch Farm
What is your original face? Serial: SF-08042 10/15/2022, Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道, dharma talk at City Center. What is your original face? -- Exploring case 23 of Wumenguan (The Gateless Barrier) The talk primarily explores the notion of the "original face" within Zen Buddhism, using koans and teachings related to the concept of non-abiding, which emphasizes the importance of seeing beyond dualistic thinking to connect... *Buddha, Koan, Practice*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Oct 15 2022 City Center
Interdependence: Embracing the Illusion's Unity Serial: SF-07807 Talk by Tiemo Blank at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-10-09 The discussion explores the concept of interdependence within Buddhism, contrasting early teachings of dependent origination focused on suffering with later, more expansive views. It delves into the teachings of the Flower... *Suffering, Interdependence, Time*	Thiemo Blank	Oct 09 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Interdependence for Bunnies Serial: SF-07885 10/09/2022, Thiemo Blank, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The teachings of Interdependence, Emptiness and Dependent Arising in Mahayana Buddhism, explained with the help of a cut out Paper Bunny. The talk addresses the Buddhist concept of interdependence and its progression from early teachings focused on suffering to later, more holistic views. Initially, the talk examines early Buddhist teachings, specifically dependent... *Suffering, Interdependence, Time*	Thiemo Blank	Oct 09 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Gutei’s One-Finger Zen Serial: SF-07790 10/08/2022, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. Abbot David unpacks Case 19 of the Blue Cliff Record, including the circumstances leading up to Gutei's teaching of "one-finger Zen", the practice of cutting off... The talk focuses on examining Case 19, "Gute's One Finger Zen," from "The Blue Cliff Record," emphasizing the significance of embracing the practice of immediacy and non-duality through Zazen meditation. It intricately explores... *Practice, Blue Cliff Record, Koan*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 08 2022 City Center
An Appropriate Response: Encountering the Blue Cliff Record Serial: SF-07869 10/05/2022, Rinso Ed Sattizahn and Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center.In the first dharma talk of the Fall practice period, Abbots Ed and David provide an introduction to 'encounter dialogues' and the... The talk explores the practice period titled "An Appropriate Response: Encountering Suzuki Roshi's Teachings on the Blue Cliff Record." The discussion revolves around using selected koans from the Blue Cliff Record... *Blue Cliff Record, Koan, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenzen David Zimmerman, Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 05 2022 City Center
Transformative Practices in Zen Liberation Serial: SF-07859 Talk by Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-10-02 The central theme of the talk focuses on the practices of confession and repentance within Zen Buddhism, exploring their transformative and liberatory potential rather than as acts of obligation. Connections are drawn between... *Practice, Repentance, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 02 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Embarking on a voyage; how to travel thru a practice period. Serial: SF-08015 10/01/2022, Marcia Lieberman, dharma talk at City Center. Three main questions posed by Lieberman: How to behave; what to wear; how to travel— answered with stories, poetry, and the words of Dogen, Suzuki Roshi, and Utpalavarna. The talk focuses on preparing for a Zen practice period, using the metaphor of a voyage to address themes of behavior, attire, and mode of travel. Three figures—Suzuki Roshi (as a wombat), Dogen (as a donkey), and Upalavana (as a... *Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Marcia Lieberman	Oct 01 2022 City Center
Which Moon is This? Serial: SF-08056 09/25/2022, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Kokyo Henkel brings up the relative and ultimate aspects of the ground of reality, that which obscures it, the path of practice to see through the obscurations, and the... The talk explores the Zen practice of understanding reality through the concept of two truths: ultimate reality and conventional or relative truth. It emphasizes the inseparability of these truths, likened to a ruler or mirror... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Kokyo Henkel	Sep 25 2022 Green Gulch Farm

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