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Kindness and Care Serial: SF-07982 05/15/2022, Horin Nancy Petrin, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. A consideration of the importance of kindness, care and a tender heart in taking up our Bodhisattva Vows, inspired by a talk given by Suzuki Roshi to the students... The talk focuses on the Zen practice of embracing life's fullness and how the acknowledgment of experiences—both joyful and painful—is a fundamental human task. It discusses themes such as the bodhisattva vow, the practice of... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Horin Nancy Petrin	May 15 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Untangling our Ancient Twisted Karma Serial: SF-07958 05/14/2022, Pamela Weiss, dharma talk at City Center. This talk shares stories of our ancestors—Bodhidharma, Huike and Sengcan—and shows how the freedom we discover in practice is beyond what we seek or expect. The talk centers on the exploration of the Xin Xin Ming, or "Faith in Mind," by the third Zen ancestor, Sheng San, and its themes of faith and vow within Zen practice. It highlights the relationship between living the Dharma and... *Bodhidharma*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	May 14 2022 City Center
Deepening Faith Serial: SF-07772 05/11/2022, Pamela WeissDeepening Faith, dharma talk at City Center. Breathing in inspiration, breathing out aspiration, this talk explores how living by vow reveals the true mind and body of faith. The talk introduces a study of the Xin Xin Ming by the third Zen ancestor, Sengcan, focusing on the concept of faith as an internal element beyond religious or external entities. The talk emphasizes faith as rooted in inherent... *Faith, Vow*	Monitsu Pamela Weiss	May 11 2022 City Center
Embracing Adversity for Enlightenment Serial: SF-07952 Talk by Zenshin Greg Fain at Tassajara on 2022-05-11 The talk addresses the transformation of Devadatta, traditionally a villain in Buddhist narratives, into a guide towards enlightenment, exploring the evolution of character and themes in Zen practice. Focus is placed on Devadatta... *Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 11 2022 Tassajara
Devadatta's Role in Enlightenment Journey Serial: SF-08002 Talk by Zenshin Greg Fain Devadatta on 2022-05-11 The talk delves into the character of Devadatta, traditionally viewed as the villain in Buddhist narratives, and explores his role through stories and scriptures that depict him as both a rival and integral catalyst for the... *Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 11 2022
Practicing 50 Years at Green Dragon Temple Serial: SF-08008 05/08/2022, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. A tribute— with origin stories— to Green Dragon Temple - Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary. The talk reflects on the 50th anniversary of Green Gulch Farm, exploring its inception influenced by Suzuki Roshi's vision of integrating a Zen temple within a working farm, and reflecting on how its establishment was shaped by... *Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 08 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing 50 years at Green Dragon Temple Serial: SF-08049 05/08/2022, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. A tribute— with origin stories— to Green Dragon Temple- Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary.Practicing 50 years at Green Dragon... The talk reflects on the 50th anniversary of Green Gulch Farm, emphasizing its origins, evolution, and the spiritual and environmental stewardship it embodies. Central to this reflection are the teachings of impermanence from the... *Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 08 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Harmony: Tradition Meets Diversity Serial: SF-07981 Talk by Rev Gyokei Yokoyama at City Center on 2022-05-07 The talk by Rev. Gyokei Yokoyama addresses the centennial celebration of Soto Zen Buddhism in North America, emphasizing the integration and adaptation of Zen teachings across diverse cultures. A significant focus is on the... *Soto Zen*	Rev Gyokei Yokoyama	May 07 2022 City Center
Embracing Interconnection Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-08039 Talk by Leslie James Understanding The Self on 2022-05-06 The talk explores the human quest for understanding the self within the context of Zen practice, particularly during practice periods at Tassajara. Emphasizing the complexity and unpredictability of existence, it discusses how... *Study, Suffering, Practice Period*	Leslie James	May 06 2022
Understanding the Self Serial: SF-08072 05/06/2022, Leslie James, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk provides a reflection on the Zen practice at Tassajara, emphasizing the unique setting and its impact on practitioners, suggesting that while Tassajara holds financial significance, its importance extends to the... *Study, Suffering, Practice Period*	Leslie James	May 06 2022 Tassajara
Great is the Matter of Birth and Death Serial: SF-07944 05/04/2022, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. A personal and intimate reflection from Sr. Dharma Teacher Paul Haller, upon his return from caretaking for his daughter, on sickness, old age and death and the... The talk focuses on the interplay between caregiving, illness, and existential reflections on life and death. It contrasts the dispassionate approach of early Buddhist teachings with the more engaged, expressive path embodied by... *Bodhisattva Way, Bodhisattva, Vow*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 04 2022 City Center
The Sweet Taste of Liberation Serial: SF-08009 05/01/2022, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Finding peace in this suffering world for the sake of all beings. The talk explores the fundamental Buddhist teaching that our current state results from past thoughts, emphasizing the importance of understanding karma and mindfulness as outlined by the Buddha. It elaborates on how the practice... *Liberation, Study*	Fu Schroeder	May 01 2022 Green Gulch Farm
The Book of Form and Emptiness Serial: SF-07919 04/30/2022, Kanshin Ruth Ozeki, dharma talk at City Center. Rev. Kanshin Ruth Ozeki, novelist and Zen priest ordained by Zoketsu Norman Fischer, talks about the Buddhist foundations of her new novel The Book of Form and Emptiness... The talk focuses on intertwining themes of Zen Buddhism and literature, primarily exploring how Buddhist doctrines like Dogen Zenji's teachings intersect with the process of writing fiction. It highlights how novels can... *Emptiness, Study, Time*	Kanshin Ruth Ozeki	Apr 30 2022 City Center
The Book of Form and Emptiness Serial: SF-07926 04/30/2022, Kanshin Ruth Ozeki, dharma talk at City Center. Rev. Kanshin Ruth Ozeki, novelist and Zen priest ordained by Zoketsu Norman Fischer, talks about the Buddhist foundations of her new novel The Book of Form and Emptiness... This talk explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism and literature, centering on the themes within "The Book of Form and Emptiness" by examining how Zen concepts like emptiness, form, and story-telling are interwoven into the... *Emptiness, Time*	Kanshin Ruth Ozeki	Apr 30 2022 City Center
Awakening Through Ethical Transformation Serial: SF-07860 Talk by Keiryu Lein Shutt at City Center on 2022-04-29 The talk explores the transformative practice of Buddhist precepts as a framework for ethical conduct, personal awareness, and the awakening of Buddha nature. This transformation is described in three stages: using precepts as a... *Precepts, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Apr 29 2022 City Center
Binding the Self Without a Rope: Equanimity Serial: SF-07843 04/27/2022, Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores how in the tradition of Soto Zen awakening, equanimity and vow relate to each other in practice-realization. This talk explores the concept of equanimity from a Soto Zen perspective, emphasizing its function as both a feeling and a practice beyond simplistic interpretations found in earlier Pali literature. Through illustrative... *Equanimity, Dogen*	Chikudo Catherine Spaeth	Apr 27 2022 City Center
Full Spectrum Practice Serial: SF-08001 04/24/2022, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Commenting on teachings from Suzuki Roshi and Dogen Zenji, Steve Weintraub presents the Zen understanding of "everyday mind is the way" or "full spectrum practice" -... The talk explores the nature of Zen practice as articulated by Dogen and further referenced by Suzuki Roshi. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of practice with everyday life and describes realization as an event rather than a... *Suzuki Roshi, Dogen*	Steve Weintraub	Apr 24 2022 Green Gulch Farm
"Life Changing" Precepts (aka: "It's all about love") Serial: SF-07883 04/23/2022, Keiryu Liên Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. An examination of the precepts as a container for self-study, as an awareness practice, and as an enactment of Buddha Nature. This talk explores the transformative role of precepts in Zen practice, emphasizing their function as a guiding container, a mindfulness tool, and an expression of Buddha nature. It connects the study and practice of precepts to... *Precepts, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Apr 23 2022 City Center
Embracing Uncertainty: The Tassajara Revival Serial: SF-07810 Talk by Linda Galijan at Tassajara on 2022-04-22 The talk discusses the revitalization of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center after a prolonged closure, emphasizing themes of gratitude, continuity, and adaptability in practice. The speaker reflects on the transformative power of... *Time, Tassajara*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Apr 22 2022 Tassajara
Living Zen: Practice in Daily Life Serial: SF-07814 Talk by Steve Weintraub at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-04-22 The talk emphasizes the concept that Zen practice is not something extraordinary but interwoven with all aspects of life, drawing from Dogen's teachings as interpreted by Suzuki Roshi. By examining the idea of realization as an... *Suzuki Roshi, Dogen*	Steve Weintraub	Apr 22 2022 Green Gulch Farm
The Heart Sutra: Something Like Grief Serial: SF-07880 04/20/2022, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. The Heart Sutra teaches emptiness as a context for understanding Buddhist teaching as not static or rigid, but ever-evolving. The connection between the teachings and... The talk explores the Heart Sutra, focusing on its teachings of emptiness within Mahayana Buddhism. It discusses how the Sutra presents concepts such as the five skandhas, ayatanas, the twelve-fold chain of causation, and the... *Heart Sutra, Emptiness*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Apr 20 2022 City Center
The Heart Sutra: Something Like Grief Serial: SF-08068 04/20/2022, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. The Heart Sutra teaches emptiness as a context for understanding Buddhist teaching as not static or rigid, but ever-evolving. The connection between the teachings and... The talk focuses on the Heart Sutra's theme of emptiness, exploring its application in Buddhism and its dialectic relationship between philosophy and practice. The discussion highlights how teachings within the Heart Sutra, such... *Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Apr 20 2022 City Center
Suzuki Roshi on Precepts Serial: SF-07839 04/17/2022, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Suzuki Roshi had an unusual perspective on the practice of the Bodhisattva's ethical precepts. He emphasized zazen mind over rule-following, and saw precepts... The talk emphasizes the practice of incorporating Zazen mind into the observance of Zen precepts, distinguishing it from following a rigid, rule-based moral code. By connecting with one's innate Buddha nature and compassion,... *Precepts, Zazen*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Apr 17 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Shine One Corner of the World Serial: SF-08024 04/16/2022, Ryuko Laura Burges, dharma talk at City Center."Rather than taking on the enormity of the suffering world, Suzuki Roshi suggested that we choose something and give ourselves to it wholeheartedly." The talk emphasizes focusing on manageable acts of kindness rather than being overwhelmed by global suffering, inspired by Suzuki Roshi's teaching of "shining one corner of the world." The speaker reflects on personal experiences... *Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Apr 16 2022 City Center
The Artful Place of Letter Writing in Buddhist Practice Serial: SF-07927 04/13/2022, Marcia Lieberman, dharma talk at City Center. Using the examples of Dogen, Suzuki Roshi, Hakuin, and Nun Abutsu, Marcia describes how koans, sutras, letters, and the notion of “only a Buddha together with a Buddha”... The talk explores the concept of correspondence in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of communication and relational interaction through letter writing and other forms. It highlights the profoundness of face-to-face... *Time*	Marcia Lieberman	Apr 13 2022 City Center
The artful place of letter writing in Buddhist practice Serial: SF-07998 04/13/2022, Marcia Lieberman, dharma talk at City Center. Using the examples of Dogen, Suzuki Roshi, Hakuin, and Nun Abutsu, Marcia describes how koans, sutras, letters, and the notion of “only a Buddha together with a Buddha”... The talk examines the role and significance of correspondence in Zen practice, focusing on the theme of "butsu yo butsu" or face-to-face encounters between Buddhas as portrayed in the Lotus Sutra. Emphasizing the importance of... *Time*	Marcia Lieberman	Apr 13 2022 City Center
Givers, Receivers, and the Zen Wheel Serial: SF-07828 Talk by Sozan Miglioli at City Center on 2022-04-06 The talk explores the significance of the "Wheel of Nourishment" in Zen practice, connecting it to historical and contemporary practices of material and spiritual support, such as the story of Buddha's pre-enlightenment... *Fundraising*	Sozan Miglioli	Apr 06 2022 City Center
Dharma and Nourishment Serial: SF-08007 A talk focusing on how the Wheel of Nourishment supports the turning of the Wheel of Dharma. 04/06/2022, Sozan Miglioli, dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the pivotal concept of the "wheel of nourishment" alongside the "wheel of Dharma," examining their interconnectedness in Zen practice. Key themes include the historical and practical significance of generosity... *Fundraising*	Sozan Miglioli	Apr 06 2022 City Center
Working With, And Ending, Karma Serial: SF-08014 03/30/2022, Tenzen David Zimmerman, sesshin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the complexity of understanding and practicing karma within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of actions and their consequences, as well as the dissolution of self through the Eightfold Path. It... *Karma, Suffering*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 30 2022 Tassajara
Constancy in Zen and Nature Serial: SF-07791 Talk by Carolyn Cavanaugh at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-03-27 The talk explores the nature of constancy as a central concept in Zen practice, distinct from mere patience, emphasizing a continuous, unwavering commitment to face whatever arises. This principle is connected to key Buddhist... *Continuous Practice, Effort*	Jokai Carolyn Cavanagh	Mar 27 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Karma - Choice and Free Will Serial: SF-07834 03/27/2022, Tenzen David Zimmerman, sesshin dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores themes of choice, choiceless awareness, and free will within Zen practice, using a tripartite structure: a preface, a main discussion, and a postscript. The discussion centers around the nature of picking and... *Karma, Time*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 27 2022 Tassajara
Constancy in an Impermanent World Serial: SF-07908 Talk by Jokai Carolyn Cavanagh at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-03-27 The talk discusses the profound impact of global suffering and the interconnectedness of aggression in nature and society, emphasizing the importance of constancy—a term preferred over patience—as taught by Suzuki Roshi.... *Continuous Practice, Effort*	Jokai Carolyn Cavanagh	Mar 27 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Sangha: A Collective Path Serial: SF-07867 Talk by Kiku Christina Lehnher Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2022-03-26 The talk explores the practice of taking refuge in Sangha, emphasizing it as a source of interconnectedness and harmony. It discusses the undoing of preconceived notions and judgments through the three refuges—Buddha,... *Practice Period, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr, Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2022 City Center
Embracing Interbeing Through Community Serial: SF-07877 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at City Center on 2022-03-26 The talk concludes the final day of a seven-day meditation sesheen at San Francisco Zen Center, focusing on the theme of taking refuge in the Sangha. It examines the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of bringing... *Practice Period, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2022 City Center
Zen Parenting: Mindfulness in Motion Serial: SF-07910 Talk by Chosetsu Lauren Bouyea Becoming Mother Becoming Child on 2022-03-26 The talk examines the intersection of Zen practice and parenting, emphasizing transformation and impermanence. It explores how becoming a parent challenges and informs Zen practice through real-world applications of mindfulness,... *Time, Emotions*	Chosetsu Lauren Bouyea	Mar 26 2022
Becoming a Mother, Becoming a Child Serial: SF-07986 03/26/2022, Chosetsu Lauren Bouyea, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay between Zen practice and parenting, emphasizing transformation and impermanence. It discusses the overlapping dynamics of raising children and maintaining Zen practice, highlighting the concept of... *Time, Emotions*	Chosetsu Lauren Bouyea	Mar 26 2022 Tassajara
Entering the Karmic Body of Sesshin Serial: SF-08069 03/24/2022, Tenzen David Zimmerman, sesshin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen during Sashin as a method for understanding and transforming karma through somatic awareness, aligned with Dogen’s teachings. It highlights the importance of studying karma as a... *Study, Karma*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Mar 24 2022 Tassajara
The Ancestors Teaching of No Gaining Idea Serial: SF-07965 Senior Dharma Teacher Eijun Cutts shares and reflects on teachings from Shakyamuni Buddha, Bodhidharma, Dōgen Zenji, and Suzuki-roshi that the key to practice is "No Gaining Idea." 03/20/2022, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at... This talk discusses the concept of "no gaining idea" within Zen practice, exploring its significance through various teachings and stories. A particular focus is placed on Dogen's fascicle on making offerings to Buddhas, as well... *Ceremony, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 20 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Collective Refuge: Embracing Modern Buddhism Serial: SF-07995 Talk by Djinn Gallagher at City Center on 2022-03-19 This talk discusses the concept of "taking and creating refuge" within Buddhist practice, particularly in the context of a practice period focused on the traditional aspect of taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It... *Practice Period*	Myogan Djinn Gallagher	Mar 19 2022 City Center
Shared Suffering: A Universal Truth Serial: SF-07793 Talk by Kogen Kim Hart at City Center on 2022-03-17 The talk focuses on the universal language of human experience and suffering, exploring how shared actions and reactions transcend cultural and linguistic barriers. It highlights how the core teachings of Buddhism, particularly... *Suffering, Pain, Time*	Kim Kogen Daiho Hart	Mar 17 2022 City Center
The Mind of Love Serial: SF-08048 On the 49th day of Thich Nhat Han's passing, Peggy Ward, senior Dharma teacher in Buddhist Plum Village tradition, reflects on vow and the refuges. 03/12/2022, Peggy Ward, dharma talk at City Center. The talk commemorates the 49th day of Thich Nhat Hanh's passing, emphasizing the importance of vows in Zen practice and mindfulness as a lifestyle. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and teachings from Thich Nhat Hanh,... *Vow, Time*	Peggy Rowe Ward	Mar 12 2022 City Center
Requiem Serial: SF-07912 Abbess Fu Schroeder reflects on the deep sorrow underlying our anger at the long history of violence in the human world, and on how we might arouse an appropriate response based on our vow to live for the welfare of all beings.... The talk discusses the Zen concept of surrender and the Bodhisattva precepts in the context of global events like the September 11 attacks and the invasion of Ukraine, relating these to teachings on compassion and the mindful... *Precepts, Bodhisattva*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 06 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Requiem Serial: SF-08067 Abbess Fu Schroeder reflects on the deep sorrow underlying our anger at the long history of violence in the human world, and on how we might arouse an appropriate response based on our vow to live for the welfare of all beings.... The talk explores the notion of spiritual surrender, using Zen teachings and the Bodhisattva precepts as frameworks for cultivating wisdom and compassion in the face of global violence and personal anger. It draws from multiple... *Precepts, Anger*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 06 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Refuge that Connects Us Serial: SF-07961 By engaging and practicing the Paramitas we turn our exploration of refuge outward. Including all beings. 03/05/2022, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of taking and creating refuge in Zen practice, emphasizing interconnectedness, compassion, and mindfulness. It discusses the practice period's focus on self-care and inner refuge to develop the... *Practice Period, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 05 2022 City Center
Refuge That Connects Us Serial: SF-08032 By engaging and practicing the Paramitas we turn our exploration of refuge outward. Including all beings. 03/05/2022, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on discovering and creating "refuge" in daily life amidst challenging circumstances, with specific focus on current global conflicts, interconnection, and the six practices (paramitas) of the Bodhisattva. The... *Practice Period, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 05 2022 City Center
Creating Refuge in Belonging Serial: SF-07994 Exploring the possiblity of transformation and creating a Sangha of Belonging by giving ourselves over to each other. 03/02/2022, Horin Nancy Petrin, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of taking refuge in the Sangha and creating a sense of inclusive belonging within Zen communities. It discusses the San Francisco Zen Center’s engagement with agreements for multicultural... *Sangha, Dogen*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Mar 02 2022 City Center
Creating Refuge in Belonging Serial: SF-08038 Exploring the possiblity of transformation and creating a Sangha of Belonging by giving ourselves over to each other. 03/02/2022, Horin Nancy Petring, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of taking refuge within the Zen practice, focusing on the creation and nurturing of a community or Sangha. It discusses the significance of belonging and freedom, illustrated through Zen practice and... *Sangha, Dogen*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Mar 02 2022 City Center
Nirvana The Waterfall Serial: SF-07873 Practice reflections on the famous image and chapter from Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. 02/27/2022, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the concept of returning to oneness through the practice of Zen, using the metaphor of a waterfall to illustrate the journey from individual suffering to collective wholeness. It emphasizes the teachings of... *Suzuki Roshi, Suffering*	Ango Sara Tashker	Feb 27 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Unity Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-07956 Talk by Ango Sarah Tashker at Green Gulch Farm on 2022-02-27 The talk explores the themes of suffering, non-separation, and compassion through the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, specifically his "Nirvana, the Waterfall" talk. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of individual suffering with... *Suzuki Roshi, Suffering*	Ango Sara Tashker	Feb 27 2022 Green Gulch Farm
Impermanence Happens but How Do We Make Changes? Serial: SF-07942 Impermanence happens, yes, but how do we actually make change happen? 02/26/2022, Mushim Patricia Ikeda, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of impermanence and change, emphasizing the transformative potential within Buddhist practice. A narrative of a Dharma gathering in Korea illustrates the intersection between traditional Zen... *Time*	Mushim Ikeda	Feb 26 2022 City Center

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