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Title	Speaker	Date
Savoring Life Through Presence Serial: EB-00053 The talk explores the concept of relationship and presence in both cooking and life, emphasizing mindful engagement and appreciation rather than striving for perfection or mastery. Through insights from Zen teachings and poetry,... *Death, American, Emptiness, Rumi, Silence*	Edward Brown	Jul 18 2001
Boundless Narratives: Your Life Unbound Serial: EB-00011 This talk explores the creation of personal narratives as exemplified in performances and teachings, specifically referencing the Vimalakirti Sutra. It examines the theme of self-imposed limitations and the idea of creating one's... *Oneness, Vimalakirti, Sutra, Daily Life, Mahayana*	Edward Brown	Jul 01 2001
Mindful Engagement in Life's Tasks Serial: EB-00010 The talk addresses the relationship between work and practice within Zen philosophy, emphasizing engagement with life's tasks through mindful presence rather than avoidance. It explores the shift from control to compassion and... *Liberation, American, Posture, Instruction, Intimacy*	Edward Brown	Jun 06 2001
The Essence of Continuous Practice Serial: SF-04344 The talk examines excerpts from Eihei Kōroku by Zen Master Dogen, particularly focusing on Dogen's later teachings. It highlights the importance of daily practices and the realization of Dharma in everyday activities, discussing... *Book of Serenity, Non-attachment, Samsara, Hongzhi, Attachment*		Jun 04 2001
Everyday Courage in Zen Practice Serial: SF-04346 The talk elaborates on the metaphorical courage of everyday Zen practice as described through teachings and imagery found in Buddhist texts. The narrative emphasizes transcending the notion of future enlightenment predictions,... *Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Ordinary Mind, Vimalakirti, Diversity, Ego*		May 29 2001
Moonlit Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: SF-04347 The talk focuses on a commentary by Dogen, discussing Zen imagery related to the full moon as an emblem of enlightenment and completion. It touches on the symbolic use of toads and sesame cakes and the integration of wholeness... *Buddha's Birthday, Bodhidharma, Fox, Book of Serenity, Sandokai*		May 22 2001
Evolving Zen: Dogen's Monastic Insights Serial: SF-04348A The talk explores Zen Master Dogen's later teachings, focusing on the formal discourses delivered to his monks at Eheiji Temple. It examines the transformation in Dogen's approach from his earlier general teachings to a monastic-... *Intimacy, Karmic Consciousness, Gratitude, Doubt, Ordinary Mind*		May 14 2001
Wholehearted Practice, Universal Enlightenment Serial: SF-04348B This talk discusses Dogen's teachings on the importance of engaging completely in a single practice as a path to realizing the universal nature of all practices, specifically referencing the historical context of 13th-century... *Fox, Funeral, Patience, Bodhidharma, Thich Nhat Hanh*		May 14 2001
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01036 In this lecture, the focus is on the teachings of Jizo, a significant figure in Japanese and Buddhist traditions known for aiding children and travelers, showcasing a compassionate presence that guides people through life's... *Ceremony, Freedom, Intimacy, Impermanence, Mill Valley, Separation, Instruction, Happiness,...*	Fu Schroeder	May 06 2001 Green Gulch
Ehe Koroku: Language and Perception in Zen Serial: SF-04349 The talk centers on the ongoing translation of Dogen’s "Ehe Koroku," a 10-volume work consisting mostly of short formal Dharma talks, known as Jodo. These were given in a high-seat setting and are distinct from the more informal... *Dream World, Buddha's Birthday, Bodhidharma, training, Lay*		May 01 2001
April 1st, 2001, Serial No. 00630 Serial: RB-00630 The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery over guided meditation. It underscores the concept of converting physical space into conscious space and examines how one's perception... *Continuous Practice, Faith, Daily Life, Don't Know Mind*	Richard Baker	Apr 01 2001
Embracing Direct Experience Serial: RB-00628 The talk emphasizes the primacy of direct experience over intellectual understanding in Zen practice. It explores the concept of “coincident knowing,” encouraging a combination of mindfulness with an awareness of both... Mindfulness, Impermanence, realization, Viewcabulary,	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 2001 Day 5 and 6 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-01032 The talk explores the interplay between joy and sorrow as integral aspects of non-duality, emphasizing the human capacity for love and connection, particularly in the context of Zen practice. It references personal anecdotes and... *Silence, Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Non-duality, resistance, Gratitude, Lineage, Passions...*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 21 2001 Green Gulch
Rilke's 8th Duino Elegy Serial: SF-03128 One-day Sitting: This tape belongs to the Everyday Zen Foundation Tape Club The talk explores the intersection of perception, existence, and spirituality through Rilke’s "8th Duino Elegy," emphasizing the contrast between human and animal awareness of the world. It discusses the anthropocentric... *Freedom, Dream World, Zendo, Birth-and-Death, Letting Go, Ego, Faith, Intimacy, Posture,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 10 2001 Walker Creek Ranch
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03131 This talk begins with a guided meditation session and transitions into a discussion on Zen practice, focusing on the Mumonkan Case 11 and the nature of testing in Zen. It reflects on the hermit tradition within Chinese Zen as a... *Freedom, training, Bell, Beginners, Discrimination, Nirvana, Buddha Nature, confusion, Suzuki...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 04 2001 Green Gulch
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-00932 The talk delves into the concepts of "waiting" and "practice" in Zen Buddhism, contrasting traditional views with a deeper exploration of curiosity as a driving force for practice. It reflects on personal experiences and... *Practice Period, Instruction, Suzuki Roshi, realization, Buddha Ancestors, Delusion, Interview...*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 28 2001 Green Gulch
Mindful Living Beyond Expectations Serial: EB-00009 The talk explores the practice of mindfulness and awareness through everyday experiences, emphasizing the ceremonial approach to ordinary activities such as eating, where attentiveness allows for a deeper appreciation and... *Posture, Tanka, Ceremony, Intimacy, Doubt*	Edward Brown	Feb 04 2001
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01122 The talk explores the deep connection between personal practice, community involvement, and spiritual teachings within Zen Buddhism, using the metaphor of "home leaving" as a central theme. It examines the essence of spiritual... *Study Period, Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, Liberation, Instruction, Renunciation,...*	Fu Schroeder	Jan 28 2001 Green Gulch
Zen Illumination in Modern Life Serial: SF-04354 The talk primarily explores the teachings from "Cultivating the Empty Field," a translation of writings by Tian Tongzhi, an influential Chinese Zen master in the Soto Zen tradition. These writings articulate the experience of... *Cultivation, Silent Illumination, Nirvana, Oneness*		Jan 06 2001
Solitude and Fulfillment in Zen Insight Serial: SF-00066 The talk centers on the exploration of Case Ten from the Mumonkan, specifically discussing the interactions between Ching Shui and Cao Shan concerning spiritual solitude and fulfillment. The koan illustrates the non-duality... *Soto Zen, Five Ranks, Emptiness, Nirvana, Renunciation, Oneness, Suzuki Roshi, Samsara,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 03 2001
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03628 This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with themes such as the consumer mentality, materialism, and the nature of spiritual transformation. It addresses the challenges of maintaining authentic practice within modern... *Buddha Nature, New Year, Right Effort, Conversation, Vow, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Faith...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 31 2000 Green Gulch
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03608 The talk examines the concept of relaxation both in Zen practice and through the metaphor of judo, highlighting the importance of balancing effort with relaxation. It emphasizes how relaxation can serve as an antidote to stress,... *Posture, Balance, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Intuition, Gratitude, Instruction, Lay, Karma,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 17 2000 Green Gulch
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01880 The talk explores themes of affirmation and confirmation within the context of Zen Buddhism, particularly referencing the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and Dogen Zenji. It reflects on childhood experiences and spiritual... *Mill Valley, Buddha Nature, Delusion, true dharma, Buddha Ancestors, Teacher-and-Student,...*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 03 2000 Green Gulch
Tenzo Kyokun Class Serial: SF-03663 The talk revolves around key teachings of Dogen's Tenzo Kyokun (Instructions for the Cook), emphasizing the Zen practice of maintaining equanimity regardless of circumstances, particularly in the preparation and consumption of... *Practice Period, Attachment, Offering, Letting Go, Bodhisattva Way, Emptiness, Tassajara Zen...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 28 2000 Green Gulch
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03604 This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and everyday life, emphasizing the spiritual significance of simple, daily tasks as described in Dogen Zenji's instructions for the head cook, the "Tenzo Kyokun." The narrative... *Ceremony, Attachment, Dragons, Commitment, Letting Go, Zazen, Big Mind, Greed, Suzuki Roshi,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 26 2000 Green Gulch
Tenzo Kyokun Class Serial: SF-03664 The talk focuses on the Zen text "Tenzo Kyokun," exploring themes such as the meaning of practice, the essence of words and phrases, and the significance of wholehearted engagement in Zen practice. Through a discussion of Tenzo... *Emptiness, Dragons, Intimacy, Dharma Transmission, Zazen, Hindrances, Impermanence,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2000 Green Gulch
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03234 The talk explores the concept of gratitude through the lens of Zen and Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing its intrinsic connection to our existence and the universe. The central thesis posits that gratitude arises from a profound... *Gratitude, Balance, Zazen, Cultivation, zen meditation, Priest, Conversation, Continuous...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 12 2000 Green Gulch
Tenzo Kyokun Class Serial: SF-03671 The discussion focuses on Dogen's "Tenzo Kyokun," emphasizing the importance of integrating practice and realization through wholehearted engagement in everyday tasks, particularly cooking. The talk encourages viewing menial... *Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Don't Know Mind, Mindfulness, realization, Mill Valley,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 07 2000 Green Gulch
Genjo Koan Serial: SF-00117 Workshop The workshop centers on the translation and study of the "Genjo Koan," a chapter within Dogen's "Shobo Genzo," utilizing the earliest known commentary by Dogen's direct disciples, Senne and Kyogo. The presenter discusses the... *Karma, Five Ranks, Soto Zen, Dharma Transmission, true dharma, Transmission, Politics, Nirvana...*	Shohaku Okumura	Nov 04 2000 1 of 4 City Center
Tenzo Kyokun Class Serial: SF-03543 The talk explores Dogen's text "Tenzo Kyokun," focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the Tenzo, or head cook, in a Zen monastery. It emphasizes the spiritual and administrative importance of this role, highlighting Dogen'... *realization, Practice Period, Skandas, Buddha Ancestors, Zendo, Beginners, Ceremony, Three...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 31 2000 Green Gulch
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03602 The talk centers on a pilgrimage to Zen temples in China, focusing on Dungshan's temple and teachings. The themes explore the nature of pilgrimage as a form of spiritual wandering, the personal significance of visiting sacred... *Big Mind, Six Realms, Ceremony, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 29 2000 Green Gulch
Tenzo Kyokun Class Serial: SF-03673 This talk introduces the "Tenzo Kyokun" or "Instructions for the Zen Cook" by Dogen Zenji, focusing on its significance within the Soto Zen tradition. The discussion highlights Dogen's emphasis on the role of the tenzo (head cook... *true dharma, Practice Period, Instruction, Soto Zen, Zendo, Suzuki Roshi, Big Mind, Monastic...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 24 2000 Green Gulch
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03235 The talk focuses on the intersection of Zen, consumerism, and social transformation, critiquing modern economic practices and their impact on society and the environment. It discusses how the ever-growing consumerist desires... *Suzuki Roshi, Conversation, Doubt, Don't Know Mind, Religion, Faith, Letting Go, Zazen,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 08 2000 Green Gulch
Serene Illumination: Nature's Zen Pathway Serial: SF-04336 The talk centers on Hongzhe, a 12th-century Chinese Zen master known for his practice of Silent or Serene Illumination and his vivid nature metaphors that illustrate meditative awareness. Emphasis is placed on cultivating an "... *Balance, Hongzhi, Branching Streams, Oneness, realization*		Oct 01 2000
The Whole World Is Medicine Serial: SF-00078 "The Four Nourishments" This talk explores the concept of the "Four Nourishments" within Zen practice, focusing on how these elements inform our understanding of our lives and practices. The speaker uses a traditional Zen koan, "Medicine and disease... *Practice Period, Teacher-and-Student, Samadhi, Continuous Practice, Commitment, Passions,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 30 2000
Surangama Sutra Class Serial: SF-03207 The talk delves into the intricate teachings of the Shurangama Sutra, focusing on the vast, limitless nature of consciousness and the habitual human error of reducing this expansiveness to the confines of individual perception... *Birth-and-Death, Bell, Light-and-Darkness, Nirvana, Ego, Skandas, confusion, Letting Go,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 25 2000 Unknown
Surangama Sutra Class Serial: SF-03208 The talk explores the intricate themes of the Surangama Sutra, emphasizing the unity of emptiness and cognition, the purification of perception, and the dissolution of subject-object duality. The discussion highlights the... *Emptiness, confusion, Cultivation, Silent Illumination, Light-and-Darkness, Subject-and-Object...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 18 2000 Unknown
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01869 The lecture explores the central Buddhist concepts of non-attachment and the dissolution of suffering through the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-... *Four Noble Truths, Right Effort, Greed, Attachment, Bodhidharma, Karma, Three Treasures,...*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 17 2000 Green Gulch
One-day Sitting Lecture Serial: SF-03600 The talk explores themes of trust and entrustment within Zen practice, especially in the context of Dharma transmission and residential practice. It emphasizes the importance of understanding trust as a firm reliance on integrity... *Dragons, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Duality, Ceremony, Bowing, Emotions, Subject-and-...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 16 2000 Green Gulch
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-03588 The talk explores engaged Buddhism and its integration of meditation with social activism, emphasizing the recitation of the 16 Bodhisattva precepts during the full moon ceremony as a practice that connects participants to... *Precepts, Equanimity, Bodhisattva Precepts, Enemies, Bodhisattva Vow, Ceremony, Attachment,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 13 2000 Green Gulch
Surangama Sutra Class Serial: SF-03209 The talk centers around the examination of Volume 4 of the Shurangama Sutra, which discusses profound questions on the nature of consciousness and enlightenment through dialogues between the Buddha, Ananda, and the Bodhisattva... *confusion, Four Noble Truths, Don't Know Mind, Delusion, Discrimination, Heart Sutra,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 11 2000 Unknown
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03237 The talk analyzes the Zen koan "Hyakujo's Fox" from the text "The Gateless Barrier," centering on the interplay between the law of causation and enlightenment. It emphasizes the dialectic of relative and absolute states of being... *Fox, causation, Karma, Nirvana, Soto Zen, Funeral, Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Ceremony, Oneness...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 10 2000 Green Gulch
Women Ancestors Class Serial: SF-02746 The talk explores Dogen's perspective on women in Buddhism, particularly examining Dogen's critique of traditional sexist views and practices in his fascicle "Raihei Tokutsui." It is emphasized that Dogen considers both men and... *Precepts, Three Treasures, Lay, Sangha, Mahayana, Sanctuary, Addiction, Hate, Offering, Vinaya...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 22 2000 Unknown
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03141 The talk emphasizes the evolving understanding of Zen Master Dogen's teachings and the recognition of Soto Zen practice across cultural boundaries, reflecting a shift towards a more inclusive and genuine spirituality. This... *Monastic Practice, Zazen, Religion, Commitment, Big Mind, Buddha Ancestors, Soto Zen, Freedom...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 20 2000 Green Gulch
Women Ancestors Class Serial: SF-02749 The talk primarily focuses on the experiences and contributions of early Buddhist nuns and their context within the monastic orders. Discussion includes the lives of figures like Amba Pali and Padma Bhante, examining the... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Lay, Ceremony, Silence, Freedom, Practice Period, Sangha,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 15 2000 Unknown
The Tenth Precept Serial: SF-03571 Wednesday Lecture The lecture focuses on the Tenth Grave Precept of Buddhism, which emphasizes not disparaging the Triple Treasure: the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It discusses the interconnectedness of the precepts, how the violation of this... *Three Treasures, Precepts, Sangha, Suzuki Roshi, Priest-and-Lay, Bodhisattva Precepts,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 09 2000 Green Gulch
Women Ancestors Class Serial: SF-02753 The talk examines the establishment and history of the Buddhist nuns' order, emphasizing the significance of women's enlightenment poems in the Pali Canon, specifically within the Apadana text. The discussion includes female... *Nirvana, Peace, Four Noble Truths, Ordination, Funeral, Demons, Lay, Happiness, Bowing,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 08 2000 Unknown
Love Beyond Approval Seeking Serial: EB-00052 The talk emphasizes the distinction between seeking love and approval, drawing on Buddhist teachings to illustrate the futility of seeking validation through external approval. The teachings of Dogen, particularly the practice of... *Letting Go, Culture, confusion, Silence, Dragons*	Edward Brown	Jul 30 2000
Women Ancestors Class Serial: SF-02763 The talk explores the role of early women teachers and the founding of the Buddhist nuns' order, focusing on the historical and social circumstances surrounding their establishment. It discusses the significance of women like... *Ceremony, Religion, Teacher-and-Student, Emotions, Sangha, Commitment, Conversation, Precepts...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 25 2000 Unknown
Awakening Within Everyday Dilemmas Serial: SF-04356 The talk focuses on Dogen's "Genjo Koan," emphasizing the importance of embodying Zen teachings in everyday life by manifesting and resolving personal dilemmas. This traditional text, originally a letter, discusses delusion and... *realization, Pain, Letting Go, Balance, Posture*		Jun 24 2000

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