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Returning Home in Troubled Times Serial: SF-08035 08/10/2022, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, dharma talk at City Center. Stillness and silence is to return home in the midst of chaos in the world. In this way we are learning to trust our practice or explore ways in which it can address... The talk discusses the intention of love and its complexities, as explored through a personal poem initially titled "No Hate." Reflecting on Zen practice, it emphasizes the transformative power of Zen teachings, personal...	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Aug 10 2022 City Center
I Found It! I Found It! Serial: SF-07915 08/07/2022, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Abiding Abbess Fu Schroeder talks about the process by which the imaginary self imagines itself split off from the rest of the universe. The talk revolves around the teachings of Dogen and the Diamond Cutter Sutra, focusing on the profound understanding of selflessness and the realization of non-duality. It emphasizes the essence of patience, a key element of the... *Patience*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 07 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Key of Happiness Serial: SF-08016 08/06/2022, Venerable Thich Nu Thuan Tue, dharma talk at City Center. To unlock your happiness you must first hold the key in your own hand. It means to be a master of your own mind by ways of self-reflecting and meditation. A... The talk examines the concept of happiness through a Zen perspective, emphasizing that true happiness is an internal state, independent from external conditions. It argues that people often lose control of their happiness by... *Happiness*	Thich Nu Thuan Tue	Aug 06 2022 City Center
Questions as the Heartbeat of Zen Serial: SF-07882 Talk by Chikudo Catherine Spaeth at City Center on 2022-08-03 The talk delves into the exploration of inquiry, both in a traditional and contemporary Zen context, focusing on the relationship between directed and receptive attention, deemed the "yoga of inquiry." Reflecting on the nature of... *Doubt*	Chikudo Catherine Spaeth	Aug 03 2022 City Center
The Yoga of Inquiry Serial: SF-08018 08/03/2022, Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, dharma talk at City Center. What is the role of inquiry in our practice? Inquiry has many different functions and is an expression of how we relate to the world. It is essential to our Zen... The talk focuses on the concept of the "yoga of inquiry" in Zen practice, exploring the relationship between directed and receptive attention, and how inquiry can be a transformative experience. The discussion examines the... *Doubt*	Chikudo Catherine Spaeth	Aug 03 2022 City Center
Present Moments, Infinite Canvas Serial: SF-07974 Talk by Sonja Gardenswartz at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-07-31 The talk explores the theme of embracing the present moment and expresses how individuals might cultivate wisdom and compassion through mindful awareness rather than seeking external validation or achievements. It draws parallels... *Priest*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Jul 31 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Present Through Mindful Reflections Serial: SF-08044 Talk by Sonja Gardenshwartz at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-07-31 The talk centers on integrating mindfulness, compassion, and presence into daily life, encouraging a shift from a goal-oriented mindset to one of being fully present and open to life's unfolding mysteries. Emphasis is placed on... *Lay Practice*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Jul 31 2022 Green Gulch Farm
The Diamond That Cuts Through Illusions Serial: SF-07955 07/30/2022, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at City Center. This talk is about our practice of meditation as seen through the many facets of the Perfection of Wisdom teaching of the Diamond Cutter Sutra. A teaching, like Zen... The talk explores the koan from the "Book of Serenity," Case 3, highlighting the teachings of Prajnatara and the concept of non-attachment through mindful breathing. Emphasis is placed on Zen meditation as a method to embody non-...	Fu Schroeder	Jul 30 2022 City Center
What Is the Price of Rice? Confession and Repentance With Eyes Open. Serial: SF-07830 07/24/2022, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Senior Dharma Teacher Eijun Cutts takes up Case 5 of the Book of Serenity to uncover the call for confession and repentance—formal, formless, and of true reality. The talk explores the Zen koan "What is the price of rice in Lu Ling?" from the "Book of Serenity," demonstrating how it elucidates the interconnectedness of life and the essence of Buddha Dharma. The discussion emphasizes... *Koan, Repentance*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 24 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Nurturing Zen: Collective Leadership Evolution Serial: SF-07850 Talk by Shosan Victoria Austin at City Center on 2022-07-21 The talk explores the theme of succession within a Zen community, emphasizing the transition to a new generation of leaders and the importance of collective intention. It contrasts individual and collective definitions of the "... *Sangha*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jul 21 2022 City Center
Zen Succession: Tending the Flame Serial: SF-07773 Talk by Shosan Victoria Austin at City Center on 2022-07-20 The talk explores the concept of succession within the Zen community, examining the transition and generational shift among practitioners. It emphasizes the "inmost request" as a guiding principle for both individuals and the... *Sangha, Transmission*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jul 20 2022 City Center
What Good Is Zen Practice? Serial: SF-08065 07/17/2022, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Jiryu reflects on a teaching in the Diamond Sutra that one moment of insight into emptiness is more meritorious than the greatest of material gifts. The talk explores the profound teachings of the Diamond Sutra, emphasizing how simple, humble acts of practicing or even sharing a few lines of wisdom can hold more merit than enormous material generosity. It challenges... *Doubt*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jul 17 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Life Through Zen Awareness Serial: SF-07894 Talk by Teah Strozer at Tassajara on 2022-07-14 The talk explores the profound notion of understanding and embracing life, emphasizing the Zen practice of facing suffering and joy as integral to the human experience. The reflection begins with a poignant quote from Virginia... *Suffering*	Teah Strozer	Jul 14 2022 Tassajara
Inmost Request: Embracing Transitional Zazen Serial: SF-07940 Talk by Kodo Conlin at City Center on 2022-07-13 The talk centers on Suzuki Roshi's teaching on "inmost request," emphasizing the theme of personal and community transitions. It explores the idea of finding one's deepest intention and desire through Zazen practice, particularly... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Kodo Conlin	Jul 13 2022 City Center
Suzuki Roshi's Inmost Request: Intention, Awakening & Vitality Serial: SF-07954 07/13/2022, Kodo Conlin, dharma talk at City Center. Reflections from the City Center Buddha Hall on Suzuki Roshi's teaching of "Inmost Request," a pointing to both one's basic intention and the realization of awakening. With... The talk explores Suzuki Roshi's concept of "inmost requests" and its implications for Zen practice, emphasizing introspection and the establishment of a fundamental intention within one's practice and community life. The... *Suzuki Roshi*	Kodo Conlin	Jul 13 2022 City Center
The Future of American Zen: Questions and Concerns Serial: SF-08058 07/10/2022, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Abbot David considers various questions, concerns, challenges, and visions related to the future of American Buddhism and Zen. The talk examines the ongoing evolution and future transformation of American Buddhism and Zen, focusing particularly on the impact of generational shifts and societal changes. Key themes include the adaptation of traditional...	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jul 10 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating Awareness—Tending, Tension and Tenderness Serial: SF-08051 07/09/2022, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Gregor Mendel's teaching and Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of awareness and compassion in Zazen. The speaker reflects on the harmony between self and practice, urging... *Zazen, Wisdom*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 09 2022 City Center
The Dirty Robe. Serial: SF-07805 07/06/2022, Gengyoku Tim Wicks, dharma talk at City Center. Although our Zen practice centers on sitting silently, we value conversation and interaction with each other through space and time, with our present day sangha members... This talk discusses the practice and symbolism of sewing and wearing the Buddhist robe as a metaphor for integrating wisdom and ignorance within Zen practice. The speaker explores the historical and cultural significance of the... *Wisdom*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jul 06 2022 City Center
Interwoven Journeys of Zen Realization Serial: SF-07835 Talk by Zenshin Greg Fain at Tassajara on 2022-07-06 The talk explores the inseparability of practice and realization in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that true understanding of Buddha Dharma is collective and rooted in community practice, rather than individual pursuit. The narrative... *Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 06 2022 Tassajara
The Dirty Robe Serial: SF-07846 07/06/2022, Gengyoko Tim Weeks, dharma talk at City Center. Although our Zen practice centers on sitting silently, we value conversation and interaction with each other through space and time, with our present day sangha members... The talk delves into the intricate practice of sewing within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of robes. It explores the themes of dialogue and interbeing as central to Zen practice, engaging with... *Wisdom*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Jul 06 2022 City Center
Zen Justice: Path to True Harmony Serial: SF-07966 Talk by Kyosen Greg Snyder at City Center on 2022-07-02 The talk delves into the importance of fostering just relationships within Zen communities and broader society, focusing on the intersection of Dharma and justice. It explores the challenges of addressing systemic injustice,... *Community*		Jul 02 2022 City Center
Just relationships in sangha Serial: SF-08050 07/02/2022, Greg Snyder & Laura O'Loughlin, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the concept of being in "just relationship" and the significance of relationality, justice, and Dharma in contemporary times. It examines how Western ideas of justice intersect with Dharma's... *Community*	Laura O’Loughlin, Kosen Greg Snyder	Jul 02 2022 City Center
How We Hold Our Fear Serial: SF-07779 06/29/2022, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. Zen practice teaches us that the manner and context with which we hold our fears will have a dramatic impact on how they are assimilated in real time and eventually... The talk examines how Zen practice allows for the integration of fear, facilitating more conscious engagement with life and others. Key discussions include the transformative potential of accepting and understanding fear, the... *Study*	Sozan Michael McCord	Jun 29 2022 City Center
How We Hold Our Fear Serial: SF-07863 06/29/2022, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. "Zen practice teaches us that the manner and context with which we hold our fears will have a dramatic impact on how they are assimilated in real time and eventually... The talk explores the integration of fear within Zen practice, emphasizing how fears often arise from illusory ego-based perceptions and how they can be navigated through practices that foster calmness and presence. It references... *Study*	Sozan Michael McCord	Jun 29 2022 City Center
Zen Compassion Through Loving-Kindness Serial: SF-08025 Talk by Tim Kroll at Tassajara on 2022-06-29 The talk discusses the integration of loving-kindness practice within Zen, emphasizing its role as a complementary method to traditional Zen practices. This session explores loving-kindness as an expedient means to deepen present...	Tim Kroll	Jun 29 2022 Tassajara
Our Daily Practice With Human Suffering and Psychological Trauma Serial: SF-07775 06/26/2022, Yuki Kobiyama, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Recalling recent tragic events from Ukraine to Buffalo to Laguna Woods to Uvalde, and reflecting on the deep heart break, violence, hatred, and ignorance in our world,... The talk addresses the role of Buddhist teachings in understanding and alleviating human suffering, specifically in the context of current global conflicts and personal history. It explores store consciousness, as described by... *War*	Yuki Kobiyama	Jun 26 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Our Daily Practice With Human Suffering and Psychological Trauma Serial: SF-07893 06/26/2022, Yuki Kobiyama, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Recalling recent tragic events from Ukraine to Buffalo to Laguna Woods to Uvalde, and reflecting on the deep heart break, violence, hatred, and ignorance in our world,... The talk at Green Gulch Farm addresses the psychological impact and seeds of trauma planted by global and historical conflicts, exploring the Buddhist perspective on suffering and the capacity for humanity amidst chaos. It delves... *War*	Yuki Kobiyama	Jun 26 2022 Green Gulch Farm
The Prism of the Dharma Serial: SF-07932 06/25/2022, Shoren Heather Iarusso, dharma talk at City Center. Just like a rainbow is "hidden" in the sunlight, the Buddha's teachings are a prism through which we can experience PRIDE and liberation amid the constrictions of... The talk explores the fluidity of gender identity and its parallels with Buddhist teachings on impermanence, suffering, and the not-self characteristic. It reflects on personal experiences of shame and societal gender norms,... *Consciousness, Suffering*	Shoren Heather Iarusso	Jun 25 2022 City Center
On Mending Serial: SF-07817 06/22/2022, Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. This talk addresses the need for mending in our own lives, with friends or family, our communities, our country, and the world drawing from the work of contemporary... The talk explores the concept of "mending" in both personal relationships and broader community interactions, reflecting on how love and repair can sustain connections. It involves discussing personal anecdotes, specific conflict... *Community*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 22 2022 City Center
On Mending Serial: SF-07929 06/22/2022, Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. This talk addresses the need for mending in our own lives, with friends or family, our communities, our country, and the world drawing from the work of contemporary... The discourse explores the concept of "mending" in personal relationships and communities, framed by the themes of conflict resolution, the healing potential of love, and the role of ceremony in reconciliation. Drawing on... *Ceremony, Community*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 22 2022 City Center
Words of My Teacher Sojun Serial: SF-07792 06/19/2022, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. On the day of the funeral ceremony for Sojun Mel Weitsman Roshi, Senior Dharma Teacher Norman Fischer offers a tribute and shares words from Sojun's writing. The talk focuses on commemorating Mel Weitsman, a pivotal figure in American Zen, exploring the intertwined histories of Zen practice, personal growth, and social issues. While drawing on Mel’s life, it emphasizes themes of...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jun 19 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Reflections on the Future of American Buddhism Serial: SF-07900 06/18/2022, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. Abbot David speaks to various themes, concerns, challenges, and visions related to the future of American Buddhism stemming from his participation in a recent... The talk discusses the transformation and future trajectory of American Buddhism, emphasizing its adaptation to contemporary social issues and technological advancements while retaining its core teachings. The speaker reflects on...	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 18 2022 City Center
Awakening Through Zen's Embrace Serial: SF-07809 Talk by Jisan Anna Thorn at City Center on 2022-06-15 The talk focuses on the journey to spiritual realization through Zen practice, emphasizing the roles of teacher-student relationships, mindfulness, and the embodiment of practice in everyday life. It discusses the significance of...	Jisan Anna Thorn	Jun 15 2022 City Center
Taking Refuge in Just This Serial: SF-07905 06/15/2022, Jisan Anna Thorn, dharma talk at City Center. The new Tanto's Way Seeking Mind Talk - returning to City Center and a different world. The talk explores themes of belonging and practice within the Zen tradition, reflecting on personal transitions from being a householder to engaging in deeper practice roles within the San Francisco Zen Center. There is a strong...	Jisan Anna Thorn	Jun 15 2022 City Center
Difficult Conversation Serial: SF-07776 06/12/2022, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Abbess Fu Schroeder talks about addressing conflict through the wisdom of the ancient teachings of the Buddha and the modern-day wisdom of the Harvard Negotiation... The talk explores the compassionate expressions within Zen practice and its role in alleviating human suffering, emphasizing teachings from Zen texts such as "The Transmission of Light" by Kezan Jokin. It discusses the... *Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 12 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Difficult Conversation Serial: SF-07785 06/12/2022, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Abbess Fu Schroeder talks about addressing conflict through the wisdom of the ancient teachings of the Buddha and the modern day wisdom of the Harvard... The talk explores the profound insights of Zen Buddhism, focusing on personal and communal suffering, and the teachings designed to alleviate it. It highlights the pivotal role of Zen texts such as "The Transmission of Light" by... *Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 12 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Yanguan’s “Rhinoceros Fan” Serial: SF-08022 06/11/2022, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. Things are broken, show me something that is not! The talk centers on Zen practice in the context of brokenness and impermanence, exemplified through the koan of the Rhinoceros Fan, which explores the response to loss and the call to express Buddha nature. It discusses the... *Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jun 11 2022 City Center
Remember Serial: SF-07878 06/08/2022, Henzan Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. Seeking our Master Far and Wide is remembering our Buddha Nature. The talk centers on the concept of remembering, particularly in relation to recognizing and reclaiming one's true or Buddha nature. It explores the tendency to seek external validation or solutions, as illustrated through... *Buddha Nature, Study*	Henzan Roger Hillyard	Jun 08 2022 City Center
Remember Serial: SF-07985 06/08/2022, Henzan Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. Seeking our Master far and wide is remembering our Buddha Nature The talk addresses the theme of remembrance in Zen practice, highlighting the process of remembering one's true self or Buddha nature. The discussion reflects on personal experiences and a shift from seeking external validation... *Buddha Nature, Study*	Henzan Roger Hillyard	Jun 08 2022 City Center
Vow and atonement, and the practice of respect Serial: SF-07831 06/05/2022, Sokaku Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Our practice is simple and immense, returning over and over to just this, inhaling the earth's atmosphere, exhaling falling into the earth, meeting each other... The talk explores the central Zen practice of respecting all beings and experiences, emphasizing interconnectivity with ancestors and the elements. It integrates personal narrative with Zen teachings, particularly the Bodhisattva... *War*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Jun 05 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Vow and Atonement, and the Practice of Respect Serial: SF-07976 06/05/2022, Sokaku Kathie Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Our practice is simple and immense, returning over and over to just this, inhaling the earth's atmosphere, exhaling falling into the earth, meeting each other... This talk reflects on the interconnectedness of life, emphasizing the responsibility to live mindfully within a web of ancestors and the natural world. It explores the concept of respect for all beings and internal capacities,... *War*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Jun 05 2022 Green Gulch Farm
The Mind of Gratitude Serial: SF-07874 06/04/2022, Pamela Weiss, dharma talk at City Center. On the final day of the sesshin and Intensive, we consider the source of true happiness, and take up the interwoven themes of gratitude, generosity and giving. The talk focuses on the relation between preferences, suffering, and faith, emphasizing that while preferences are not inherently bad, they lead to difficulty and suffering which can open the door to faith. The discussion also... *Generosity*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	Jun 04 2022 City Center
The Mind of Gratitude Serial: SF-08026 06/04/2022, Pamela Weiss, dharma talk at City Center. On the final day of the sesshin and Intensive, we consider the source of true happiness, and take up the interwoven themes of gratitude, generosity and giving. The talk delves into the Zen concept that while preferences themselves are not inherently negative, they often lead to suffering, serving as a transition to exploring faith and contentment. The discussion emphasizes how Dogen's... *Suffering*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	Jun 04 2022 City Center
Grandmotherly Mind in Zen Practice Serial: SF-07787 Talk by Pamela Weiss at City Center on 2022-06-03 The talk explores the concept of "grandmotherly mind" or Ro Bai Shin, a principle of deep compassion and receptivity in Zen Buddhism, as exemplified by historical and personal narratives. It discusses the teachings and...	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	Jun 03 2022 City Center
Grandmotherly Mind Serial: SF-07934 06/03/2022, Pamela Weiss, dharma talk at City Center. Taking up the importance of Robaishin, Grandmotherly Mind, as the capacity to listen with love. The talk emphasizes the importance of cultivating a "grandmotherly mind," or a mind of great compassion, as taught by Dogen Zenji. It discusses the role of deep listening and sincere teaching within the Zen tradition, drawing...	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	Jun 03 2022 City Center
Big Mind Serial: SF-07815 06/02/2022, Pamela Weiss, dharma talk at City Center. On the first day of sesshin, exploring Daishin, Big or Great Mind, described in Dogen’s Tenzo Kyokun, and considering a different relationship to darkness and light. The talk examines Dogen's concept of "Three Minds" from the "Tenzo Kyokun," focusing on Daishin, or Great Mind, and its embodiment of qualities like stability and impartiality. This serves as a metaphor for a mind of great faith... *Equanimity, Suzuki Roshi*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	Jun 02 2022 City Center
Embracing Darkness with Great Mind Serial: SF-07987 Talk by Pamela Weiss at City Center on 2022-06-02 The talk discusses "Dogen's Three Minds," particularly focusing on Daishin, or "Great Mind," as described in Dogen's "Tenzo Kyokun." This concept represents a shift in perspective, allowing for engagement with life through... *Equanimity, Suzuki Roshi*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	Jun 02 2022 City Center
Practicing Everywhere Serial: SF-08020 06/01/2022, Pamela Weiss, dharma talk at City Center. This talk invites everyone—those sitting and those practicing at home—into wholehearted engagement and simplicity as we enter the Intensive 3-day sesshin, and shares lesser-... The talk focuses on the concepts of time and wholeheartedness in Zen practice, using the Xin Xin Ming as a foundational text. It explores the dual concepts of chronos and kairos time, emphasizing the importance of engaging fully... *Effort*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	Jun 01 2022 City Center
Living By Vow Serial: SF-07886 05/31/2022, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the role of Zen practice in navigating suffering and fostering compassion, framing it within the context of personal observations and anecdotes. The speaker highlights the significance of pausing, particularly... *Suffering, Bodhisattva Vow*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 31 2022 Tassajara
Hatred Never Ceases from Hatred Serial: SF-07901 05/28/2022, Pamela Weiss, dharma talk at City Center. Is the world full of pain, brutality and violence, or brimming with beauty, courage and generosity? This talk explores the deepening of faith as love, and shares stories from... The talk examines the duality of the world as both beautiful and painful, urging practitioners to navigate this through love and compassion. It references teachings on cultivating faith in love, citing the Xin Xin Ming, and... *Heart Sutra*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	May 28 2022 City Center

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