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Perception Upside Down: Insights Unveiled Serial: SF-11260 Talk by Marc Lesser at City Center on 2020-03-25 The talk discusses the practice of perceiving the world from an "upside down" perspective to gain deeper insights into the nature of reality, especially in times of unpredictability such as during the pandemic. It examines the... *Composure*	Marc Lesser	Mar 25 2020 City Center
Sustaining Zen in Trying Times Serial: SF-11198 Talk by Membership Meeting Rinso Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2020-03-23 The talk provides an update on the Zen Center's adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the move to online offerings to sustain spiritual practices. It highlights practical measures taken to ensure safety, such as...	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Mar 23 2020 City Center
Cultivating Joy Amidst Everyday Uncertainty Serial: SF-11287 Talk by Marc Lesser at City Center on 2020-03-21 The talk discusses Dogen's essay "Instructions to the Head Cook," highlighting the guidance on integrating daily work with spiritual practice and finding freedom amid uncertainty. Emphasis is given to cultivating the "three minds...	Marc Lesser	Mar 21 2020 City Center
Zen Minds in Everyday Life Serial: SF-12301 Talk by Marc Lesser Nothing Hidden at City Center on 2020-03-21 The speaker examines Dogen's "Instructions to the Cook," emphasizing the intersection of Zen practice with daily work and the cultivation of "joyful mind," "grandmother mind," and "great mind." The talk highlights the importance... *Ordinary Mind, Dogen*	Marc Lesser	Mar 21 2020 City Center
03/18/2020, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk (video) Serial: SF-11313 03/18/2020, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk via Zoom The main thesis of the talk revolves around the Zen practice's relevance amidst unprecedented global uncertainties, such as the pandemic, and its potential to provide a grounding approach to the modern self's assumptions.... *Zazen*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 18 2020 City Center
Unyielding Zen: Vows Amid Adversity Serial: SF-12242 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-03-15 The talk explores the application of Zen principles during challenging times, specifically referencing the vows and practices of the bodhisattva Samantabhadra from the Avatamsaka Sutra. Central to the discussion are the ten vows... *Bodhisattva, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 15 2020 Green Gulch Farm
03/14/2020, Leo Babauta and Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center (video) Serial: SF-11170 03/14/2020, Leo Babauta and Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center The talk focuses on addressing fear during uncertain times, particularly surrounding the global pandemic, and offers strategies from Zen practices for transforming fear into fearlessness. It discusses the importance of...	Zesho Susan O'Connell, Leo Babauta	Mar 14 2020 City Center
Embrace Fear, Find Fearlessness Serial: SF-12358 Talk by Leo Babauta Susan Oconnell at City Center on 2020-03-14 The talk centers on the concept of embracing fear as a path to fearlessness, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and understanding fear rather than avoiding it. It discusses the Buddhist perspective on fear, emphasizing... *Gratitude, Community*	Leo Babauta, Zesho Susan O'Connell	Mar 14 2020 City Center
Embrace Intimacy Through Uncertainty Serial: SF-12198 Talk by Zoketsu Norman Fisher Not Knowing Is Most Intimate at City Center on 2020-03-13 The talk explores embracing uncertainty through Zen practice, emphasizing the notion of "not knowing" as a path to intimacy with life and the self. It contrasts historical human perspectives with the modern self, dominated by the... *Zazen, Skandhas*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 13 2020 City Center
The Joyful Practice Of Work Serial: SF-11202 03/11/2020, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of Zen work practice during times of stress and uncertainty, emphasizing the koan "Yunyan Sweeps the Ground" from the "Book of Serenity" to explore how one can remain calm amidst busyness. The...	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Mar 12 2020 City Center
Zen at Work: Joyful Mindfulness Serial: SF-12345 Talk by Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2020-03-11 This talk addresses the integration of work practice in Zen with a focus on how to approach work as a source of joy and mindfulness. A central discussion point is the koan "Yunnan Sweeps the Ground" from the "Book of Serenity,"... *Koan, Dogen, Daily Life*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Mar 11 2020 City Center
Under the Same Sky: Zen Harmony Serial: SF-12344 Talk by Linda Ruth Cutts at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-03-08 The talk discusses the practice of living with peace amidst uncertainty, specifically drawing upon Zen teachings, poetry, and koans to emphasize themes of connectedness and acceptance of life's conditions. It highlights the... *Koan, Japan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 08 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Silent Rituals: Embodying Zen Enlightenment Serial: SF-09788 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-03-07 The talk explores the significance of silent sitting in Zen and the role of ritual in teaching and transmitting Zen practices, with a particular focus on the iconic story of Bodhidharma and Emperor Wu as presented in the Blue... *Bodhidharma, Blue Cliff Record, Koan*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 07 2020 Green Gulch Farm
What to do? Practice. (video) Serial: SF-11154 03/07/2020, Marc Lesser, dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into themes of change, mindfulness, and the sacredness of ordinary life amidst global issues like the pandemic, politics, and climate change. It stresses the importance of living each step of life with mindfulness... *Dogen*	Marc Lesser	Mar 07 2020 City Center
Unleashing Inner Superpowers for Harmony Serial: SF-12280 Talk by Sonja Gardenswartz at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-03-01 The talk explores the concept of "unseen superpowers" that individuals possess, focusing on fundamental human abilities such as listening, seeing, and perceiving, which are likened to the unseen elements of the universe, such as... *Bowing*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Mar 01 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Evolution: Meditation's Timeless Journey Serial: SF-11162 02/29/2020, Dan Zigmond, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the historical evolution of Buddhist practices with a focus on meditation, tracing its development from the Buddha's initial teachings to its prominence in Zen. It examines the transformation of meditation’s...	Dan Zigmond	Feb 29 2020 City Center
From Desire and Aversion to Contentment and Ease Serial: SF-12212 Sesshin Day 7 talk The talk explores the establishment of the Bodhi mind through the thinking mind, emphasizing the vow to help all living beings before oneself. It reflects on the interplay of desire and aversion in human behavior, drawing... *Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 29 2020 Tassajara
Zen's Journey: Mindfulness and Meditation Serial: SF-12267 Talk by Dan Sigmond at City Center on 2020-02-29 The talk elucidates the historical continuum of Zen practice with an emphasis on meditation and mindfulness as central tenets. It outlines the development of Buddhist teachings, notably the transition from the original oral...	Dan Zigmond	Feb 29 2020 City Center
Tracing Zen's Timeless Evolution Serial: SF-09792 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-02-28 The talk explores the origins and development of Zen, tracing its roots from Bodhidharma in Proto-Chan to the mature form of Zen during the Song Dynasty. The speaker delves into the evolution of Zen practice, such as meditation... *Bodhidharma*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 28 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Flowing Between Effort and Ease Serial: SF-12197 Talk by Paul Haller Seshin Day Opening All Inclusive Awareness at Tassajara on 2020-02-28 The talk delves into the concepts of contraction and expansion within human experience, emphasizing how the balance of these forces affects personal practice and awareness. The discussion centers on how intensity arises both from... *Effort, Bodhisattva, Liberation*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 28 2020 Tassajara
Pure Land of Sesshin Serial: SF-12250 Talk by Paul Haller Seshin Day Pure Land Of Seshin at Tassajara on 2020-02-27 The talk explores the concept of Pure Land and its implications for spiritual practice, emphasizing patience and acceptance in navigating human afflictions. It references the duality of fear and aggression versus kindness and... *Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 27 2020 Tassajara
Three Types of Consciousness Serial: SF-12218 Sesshin Day 4 The talk focuses on the nature of consciousness within Zen practice, with particular attention to the term "vriddha" from Sanskrit, translated as "experienced, concentrated mind." It explores the challenges... *Dogen, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 26 2020 Tassajara
Perception Unplugged: Unveiling Reality Serial: SF-12323 Talk by Heather Iarrusso at City Center on 2020-02-26 The talk explores the themes of perception and reality using a "Black Mirror" episode as a modern parable illustrating Buddhist teachings on conflict origins. It discusses how perception is influenced by both neural implants and... *Zazen, Tassajara, Karma*	Shoren Heather Iarusso	Feb 26 2020 City Center
Patience Unveiled: Zens Transformative Power Serial: SF-12298 Talk by Paul Haller Seshin Day Patience at Tassajara on 2020-02-24 The talk explores the concept of patience as a transformative force in Zen practice, emphasizing staying present and engaging fully with each moment, regardless of discomfort. This entails turning toward experiences, rather than... *Karma, Rinzai, Forgiveness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 24 2020 Tassajara
Open Mind, Shared Feelings Serial: SF-12182 Talk by Jiryu Rutschman Byler at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-02-23 The talk explores the Zen practice of "sharing feelings," a concept rooted in engaging deeply with the present moment and environment, as exemplified by Suzuki Roshi and the Buddha's enlightenment. The discussion emphasizes the... *Suzuki Roshi, Enlightenment, Zazen*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 23 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Zen's Dance of Openness and Care Serial: SF-12270 Talk by Paul Haller Seshin Day Renunciation And All Inclusion at Tassajara on 2020-02-23 This talk explores the interplay between renunciation and inclusivity within Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of openness and awareness in facing the trials of life. With references to Dogen's "mystical communication" and... *Five Skandhas, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 23 2020 Tassajara
Awakened Conduct (video) Serial: SF-11352 02/22/2020, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the evolution of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the relationship between inner and outer conduct in the context of practice, with anecdotes highlighting the significance of direct experiences and interactions. It...	Anshi Zachary Smith	Feb 22 2020 City Center
Zen's Path: Conduct Over Experience Serial: SF-12253 Talk by Zachary Smith at City Center on 2020-02-22 The talk explores the historical and philosophical evolution of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of conduct over experience as derived from texts like the Blue Cliff Record and referencing key figures in Buddhist... *Blue Cliff Record, Zazen*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Feb 22 2020 City Center
Zen's Journey: India to China Serial: SF-09756 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-02-21 The talk provides an examination of the integration and dissemination of Zen Buddhism from India to China, focusing on Bodhidharma's contributions and the subsequent influence of Zen philosophy on Chinese culture and religion.... *Bodhidharma, Blue Cliff Record*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 21 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Life's Duality Through Zen Serial: SF-12220 Talk by Mary Stares at City Center on 2020-02-19 The talk explores the duality of life and death through Zen philosophy, juxtaposing personal experiences of loss, including the speaker's siblings' suicides, with reflections on Buddhist practices. The discussion emphasizes the... *Lovingkindness, Impermanence, Gratitude*	Onryu Mary Stares	Feb 19 2020 City Center
Vows of Wisdom in Practice Serial: SF-12277 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-02-16 This talk explores the profound significance of vows in the context of Buddhist practice, emphasizing how faith and personal conviction form the basis for these vows. It specifically delves into the Ten Vows and Practices of... *Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 16 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha's Parinirvana and the Natural World (video) Serial: SF-11171 02/15/2020, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. The discussion analyzes the relationship between nature and spiritual practice, emphasizing the significant role the natural world plays in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha. It reflects on the sacred connection between humans and... *Emptiness*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Feb 15 2020 City Center
Nature's Path to Spiritual Awakening Serial: SF-12214 Talk by Wendy Lewis at City Center on 2020-02-15 The talk explores the intimate relationship between the natural world and spiritual awakening in Buddhist practice, emphasizing the role of nature in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha. It discusses the environmental threats posed by... *Emptiness, Dogen, Practice Period*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Feb 15 2020 City Center
Zen Poetics: Awakening Through Verse Serial: SF-12310 Talk by Tova Green at City Center on 2020-02-14 The talk explores the intersection of Zen poetry, mindfulness, and nature, emphasizing how poetry reflects the deep engagement of zazen practice. It includes discussions on how poetry, like Zen practice, can lead to... *Poetry, Tassajara, Dogen*	Jisan Tova Green	Feb 14 2020 City Center
Meditation, Love, and Transformation Serial: SF-12202 Talk by Wendy Lewis at City Center on 2020-02-13 The talk explores the transformative potential of meditation and love, emphasizing the integration of wisdom and compassion as central to bodhisattva training. The discussion references Zen teachings and literary works to... *Bodhisattva, Renunciation, Effort*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Feb 13 2020 City Center
Flowing Mind: Zen's Water Metaphor Serial: SF-12336 Talk by David Zimmerman at City Center on 2020-02-12 The talk explores the theme of nature and experience in Zen practice, emphasizing the metaphor of water to illustrate the fluidity and continuity of mind and awareness. It examines concepts like the six senses, the process of nen... *Big Mind, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Feb 12 2020 City Center
Harmony in Silence: Zen and Evagrius Serial: SF-12356 Talk by Wendy Lewis at City Center on 2020-02-11 The talk explores the teachings of Evagrius Ponticus and their resonance with Zen Buddhism, focusing on meditation, contemplation, and ethical living. The discussion accentuates the integration of philosophy and spiritual... *Effort*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Feb 11 2020 City Center
Zen Roots of Ecological Mindfulness Serial: SF-12183 Talk by Wendy Johnson at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-02-09 The talk revolves around the theme of cultivating a mindful ecology through Zen principles, particularly emphasizing the importance of tree planting and ecological awareness. It highlights gratitude towards indigenous lands, the... *Gratitude, Big Mind*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 09 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Lands Apart, Same Sky (video) Serial: SF-11318 02/08/2020, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the profound relationship between nature and spirituality, highlighting the shared connections and eternal bonds that unite all beings. Various themes such as solitude, interconnectedness, and the realization of... *Buddha Nature, Japan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 08 2020 City Center
Under One Sky: Nature's Enlightenment Serial: SF-12255 Talk by Linda Cutts at City Center on 2020-02-08 The talk addresses the theme of nature and spirituality, emphasizing the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world. It explores the traditional Buddhist teaching of Buddha nature, illustrating the relationship... *Buddha Nature, Japan, Poetry*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 08 2020 City Center
Embracing Nature's Vanishing Grace Serial: SF-12208 Talk by Wendy Lewis at City Center on 2020-02-05 The talk focuses on the relationship between humans and the natural environment, emphasizing the loss of nature due to urbanization and climate change. It refers to works by William Wordsworth and John Muir to illustrate the... *Global Warming, Tassajara, Repentance*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Feb 05 2020 City Center
Qualities of Sati Serial: SF-12172 Sesshin Day 7 The talk focuses on the practice of mindfulness and the qualities essential for its cultivation, specifically drawn from the teachings of sati (mindfulness) in Buddhist practice. It emphasizes awareness as both an internal and... *Practice Period, Zazen, Book of Serenity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 02 2020 Tassajara
Awakening Equality: Zen and Arthur Serial: SF-12331 Talk by Kathie Fischer at Green Gulch Farm on 2020-02-02 The talk explores the theme of equality and shared Buddha nature in Zen, drawing parallels between figures such as King Arthur and Hui Nung. King Arthur is noted for promoting equality through the use of a round table, while Hui... *Platform Sutra, Buddha Nature, Enlightenment*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Feb 02 2020 Green Gulch Farm
Teachings from the Mountain Streams (video) Serial: SF-11150 02/01/2020, Gendo Lucy Xiao, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of nature and Zen teachings, using a poem by Su Shi to illustrate how natural elements like streams and mountains can embody Buddhist teachings. The concept of "wu qing shuo fa," or insentient... *New Year*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Feb 01 2020 City Center
Accepting and Resisting Serial: SF-12264 Sesshin Day 6 The talk explores the integration of mindfulness and diligence within Zen practice, drawing from the Satipatthana Sutta and the story of St. Kevin. Emphasis is placed on four qualities of mindfulness, primarily focused on... *Lay Practice, Emotions, Ordinary Mind*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 01 2020 City Center
Zen Lessons from Nature's Wisdom Serial: SF-12290 Talk by Lucy Xiao at City Center on 2020-02-01 The talk explores the integration of Zen wisdom with the natural world, using Su Shi's poem about streams and mountains as a central example. The discussion emphasizes the Zen teaching of learning from insentient beings,... *New Year, Dharmakaya, Poetry*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Feb 01 2020 City Center
Gladden The Heart Serial: SF-12355 Sesshin Day 5 The talk explores the profound moments of transformation that occur through Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of being fully present and engaged in every aspect of life, no matter how mundane it may seem. Key themes... *Samadhi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 31 2020 Tassajara
Four Elements Serial: SF-12342 Sesshin Day 4 The talk examines the concept of "abiding" in Zen practice, emphasizing the timeless nature of the present moment and the challenges of equanimity in the face of life's past and future concerns. The discussion refers to various... *Emotions, Poetry*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 30 2020 Tassajara
Zen Wilderness: Awakening Through Solitude Serial: SF-12257 Talk by Charlie Pokorny at City Center on 2020-01-29 The talk explores the concepts of wilderness and solitude, framing them as transformative spaces that are integral to Zen practice and spiritual awakening. These elements are compared and contrasted with civilization, positing... *Zazen, Delusion, Impermanence*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jan 29 2020 City Center
However Life Comes Forth Serial: SF-12288 Talk by Seshin Day However Life Comes Forth at Tassajara on 2020-01-29 The talk emphasizes the paradox of Zen practice, exploring the dual role of rigor and spaciousness in the Seshin process. Reflecting on the teachings of Dogen and the Bodhisattva Vows, the discussion addresses the interplay... *Bodhisattva, Healing*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 29 2020 Tassajara

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