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Beginners Heart: Zen in Action Serial: SF-12335 Talk by Tim Oconnor Fraser at City Center on 2019-12-02 The talk focuses on the theme of "Beginner's Heart" in Zen practice, highlighting the importance of gratitude, respect, and silence within a community setting. It discusses the Shuso's role in embodying practice by learning... *Shuso, Big Mind, Ceremony*	Tim O'Connor Fraser	Dec 02 2019 City Center
Inner Practice, World Transformation Serial: SF-12178 Talk by Sara Tashker at Green Gulch Farm on 2019-12-01 The talk discusses the interconnectedness of inner and outer experiences, emphasizing the role of spiritual practice, specifically zazen, in addressing global and personal challenges. It underscores the need for enlightened... *Zazen, Faith, Study*	Ango Sara Tashker	Dec 01 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Embrace Silence through Beginner's Mind Serial: SF-12292 Talk by Christina L at City Center on 2019-12-01 The talk focuses on the Zen practice of Zazen and Shikantaza, emphasizing the importance of being present, cultivating a beginner's mind and heart, and engaging with the body in the moment. The discussion explores how to create a... *Breath, Zazen, Daily Life*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 01 2019 City Center
Awakening Through Acts of Giving Serial: SF-12252 Talk by Tova Green at City Center on 2019-11-30 This talk focuses on the theme of 'giving' within Zen practice, discussing its role as the first of the six paramitas and its connection to ethical living through the Buddhist precepts. Emphasis is placed on the transformative... *Precepts, Giving, Practice Period*	Jisan Tova Green	Nov 30 2019 City Center
Rethinking Water, Rethinking Life Serial: SF-12369 Talk by Class at Tassajara on 2019-11-27 The talk explores perceptions of water through the metaphor in David Foster Wallace's commencement speech, challenging participants to question their unexamined beliefs. Attendees are encouraged to reconsider their views on... *Bell, Community*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 27 2019 Tassajara
Manjushri: Slicing Through Duality Serial: SF-12160 Talk by Jody Greene Manjushri A.k.a.the Real Head Monk at Tassajara on 2019-11-25 The talk focuses on the embodiment of wisdom through the figure of Manjushri, a bodhisattva associated with wisdom in Zen Buddhism. The discussion explores the symbolism of Manjushri, particularly his sword which signifies the... *Manjushri, Practice Period, Silence*	Shogen Jody Greene	Nov 25 2019 Tassajara
Listening as a Transformative Practice Serial: SF-12248 Talk by Theimo Blank at Green Gulch Farm on 2019-11-24 The talk explores the concept of listening as a profound and essential practice, connecting it to both personal interactions and Zen Buddhist teachings. Drawing on a quote from Winnie the Pooh, mediation training experiences, and... *Right Speech, Zazen, Eightfold Path*	Thiemo Blank	Nov 24 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Zazen: The Taproot of Enlightenment Serial: SF-12360 Talk by Erin Merk at City Center on 2019-11-23 The talk discusses the foundational importance of Zazen in Soto Zen practice, emphasizing its role as the taproot of practice that nourishes personal and collective spiritual life. It contrasts mindfulness with Zazen's openness... *Zazen, Practice Period, Posture*	Myoju Erin Merk	Nov 23 2019 City Center
Joyful Steps on the Zen Path Serial: SF-12153 Talk by Greg Fain Joy Your Flotation Is Groovy at Tassajara on 2019-11-21 The talk titled "Zen's Surpassing Joyful Path" explores the nuanced understanding and cultivation of joy within Zen practice, emphasizing its centrality to the Bodhisattva path as illustrated in the Avatamsaka Sutra. It examines... *Practice Period, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Soto Zen*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 21 2019 Tassajara
Zen Joy: Cultivating Community Connection Serial: SF-12293 Talk by Greg Fain at Tassajara on 2019-11-21 The talk explores the concept of joy in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of finding joy through connection and community, as highlighted by figures like Thich Nhat Hanh and the teachings from the Mahayana Avatamsaka Sutra... *Practice Period, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Soto Zen*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 21 2019 Tassajara
Zenful Living Through Grateful Practice Serial: SF-12164 Talk by Tim Oconner Fraisher at City Center on 2019-11-20 This talk focuses on integrating gratitude and practice in daily life, highlighting how small, consistent actions can amplify spiritual fulfillment. The discussion emphasizes the implementation of gratitude within Zen practice as... *Practice Period, Gratitude, Continuous Practice*	Tim O'Connor Fraser	Nov 20 2019 City Center
Mountains Walking: Zen's Dynamic Interconnection Serial: SF-12156 Talk by David Zimmerman The Of Eastern Mountains Day Of Day Sesshin at Tassajara on 2019-11-17 The talk delves into Zen practice, emphasizing the notion of interconnectedness and the non-duality of experiences, as encapsulated by the concept of "mountains walking." Through referencing Dogen's criticisms and teachings, it... *Meditation, Faith, Dogen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 17 2019 Tassajara
Embracing Thoughts in Zen Practice Serial: SF-12247 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-11-17 The talk discusses the practice of Zen Buddhism, focusing on the interplay between thinking and non-thinking, as expounded by figures like Dogen and encountered in works like the Shobo Genzo. It highlights themes of practice... *Study, Meditation, Faith*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 17 2019 Tassajara
Embodied Compassion Through Precepts Serial: SF-12285 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2019-11-17 The talk delves into the significance of bodhisattva precepts and their role in cultivating great compassion and wisdom, specifically within the context of addressing personal, familial, and global crises. It contrasts the... *Precepts, Buddha Mind, Great compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Inconceivable Wholeness in Dogen's Teachings Serial: SF-12157 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-11-16 The talk delves into the teachings of Dogen, specifically exploring his essay "Mountains and Waters Sutra," emphasizing the idea of transformation and interconnectedness beyond dualistic thinking. The speaker discusses themes of... *Dogen, Giving, Discrimination*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 16 2019 Tassajara
Stone Woman, Moving Mountain Truth Serial: SF-12192 Talk by David Zimmerman When Stone Woman Gives Birth Day Of Day Sesshin at Tassajara on 2019-11-16 This talk delves into the interplay between silence and practice during a meditation retreat, using Dogen's exploration of the "Mountains and Waters Sutra" as a backdrop. The speaker emphasizes the non-discriminatory nature of... *Dogen, Giving, Discrimination*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 16 2019 Tassajara
Embracing the Present Ordinary Mind Serial: SF-12261 Talk by Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2019-11-16 The talk discusses the concept of "ordinary mind" as the path or "Tao" in Zen practice, exploring how one should engage with life and spirituality in the present moment. The speaker reflects on personal experiences, including... *Ordinary Mind, Japan, Rinzai*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 16 2019 City Center
Embracing the Fire Within Transformation Serial: SF-12146 Talk by David Zimmerman Sitting With Fire In Sesshin Day Of Day Sesshin at Tassajara on 2019-11-13 The talk centers on the theme of embracing suffering and transformation through the metaphor of fire, drawing parallels between personal experiences with wildfires and the internal fires of emotions and thoughts. Key discussions... *Tassajara, Letting Go, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 13 2019 Tassajara
Fire as a Path to Insight Serial: SF-12251 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-11-13 The talk navigates the metaphor of "fire" to explore the Zen practice of embracing and transforming suffering and attachment. This metaphor was illustrated through narratives of literal and spiritual fires, including the Basin... *Tassajara, Letting Go, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 13 2019 Tassajara
Embracing Impermanence, Embodying Joy Serial: SF-12317 Talk by Christina Leaher at City Center on 2019-11-13 The talk discusses the beauty of embracing impermanence and the importance of connecting with one's physical body to fully appreciate the present moment. The discussion is framed around Zen Buddhist teachings that emphasize the... *Impermanence, Practice Period, Giving*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 13 2019 City Center
Walking Sutras: Mindful Motion Unveiled Serial: SF-12148 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-11-12 The talk explores the practice of kinhin, emphasizing its concept as "walking sutras," and the role it plays in enhancing mindful awareness, akin to zazen in motion, drawing from Dogen's "Mountains and Water Sutra." It critiques... *Dogen, Zazen, Breath*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 12 2019 Tassajara
Mountains Flowing in Mindfulness Serial: SF-12315 Talk by David Zimmerman Four Views Of Water Day Of Day Sesshin at Tassajara on 2019-11-12 The talk discusses the timeless nature of Zen practice, using the metaphor of mountains and waters to explore dynamic mindfulness and the interconnectedness of all beings. The practice of kinhin (walking meditation) and the... *Dogen, Breath, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 12 2019 Tassajara
Embodied Awareness Through Zen Meditation Serial: SF-12299 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-11-11 The talk focuses on integrating mind and body in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of somatic meditation and awareness in achieving a holistic connection with one's physical and mental states during meditation. The... *Breath, Study, Meditation*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 11 2019 Tassajara
Entering the Mountain Body of Sesshin Serial: SF-12368 Sesshin Day 1 The talk explores the relationship between body awareness and Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of "sesshin," which involves uniting heart and mind. It underscores the significance of bodily awareness in meditation through... *Study, Breath, Practice*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 11 2019 Tassajara
Zen Play: Embracing Impermanence Serial: SF-12349 Talk by Fu Schroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2019-11-10 The talk explores the concept of impermanence and attachment through Zen teachings, particularly relating to contemporary events such as California wildfires. Historical Zen dialogues, children's games during blackouts, and... *Fayan, Blue Cliff Record, Awakening*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 10 2019 Green Gulch Farm
The Four Stages of My Recovery Serial: SF-10829 11/09/2019, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the journey of awakening through personal experiences of trauma and recovery, emphasizing the integration of body and mind within the practice of Buddhism. Core themes include the value of practice, the... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Dr. Grace Dammann	Nov 09 2019 City Center
Walking Mountains: Embracing Life's Flow Serial: SF-12149 Talk by Class at Tassajara on 2019-11-08 The talk explores the Zen concept of "Walking Mountains," emphasizing the interplay between permanence and impermanence, as well as the importance of understanding our own actions within the broader context of existence... *Impermanence, Zazen, Dogen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 08 2019 Tassajara
Expressing Our Lives Through Our Bodies Serial: SF-10753 11/06/2019, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of embodiment and its significance in fully inhabiting one's body and living authentically. It explores the barriers constructed by the mind and the call for courage to reconnect with the body's... *Love, Time, Vow*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 06 2019 City Center
Embodied Presence at Tassajara Serial: SF-12326 Talk by Leslie James Don Wish Your Life Away at Tassajara on 2019-11-06 This talk explores the theme of engaging wholly with one's current experience, emphasizing the unique setting of Tassajara as an environment that facilitates introspection and mindfulness. The discussion draws on Dogen's "Genjo... *Tassajara, Practice Period, Dogen*	Leslie James	Nov 06 2019 Tassajara
Limitless Measure Serial: SF-10758 11/03/2019, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of gratitude, practice, and realization within the Zen tradition, using a children's story as a metaphor for understanding the interconnectedness of gifts and practice in everyday life. Central to... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Steve Weintraub	Nov 03 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Our Endeavor To Go Beyond Serial: SF-10833 11/02/2019, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on embodying the principles of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life and the practice of integrating body and mind. It discusses the importance of direct experience and challenges conventional... *Time, Name, Practice Period*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 02 2019 City Center
Walking Mountains, Ever-changing Truths Serial: SF-12177 Talk by Class at Tassajara on 2019-11-02 The talk explores Dogen's concept of "mountains walking," emphasizing a continuous inquiry into his teachings without finalizing understanding. This session discusses how Dogen's imagery of walking mountains and... *Dogen, Impermanence, Study*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 02 2019 Tassajara
Zen Resilience Amidst Wildfires Serial: SF-12350 Talk by Tim Fraiser Oconnor Sp at City Center on 2019-10-30 The talk discusses the transformative experiences associated with transitioning into the San Francisco Zen Center amidst wildfires and the broader implications of environmental crises on individual and collective consciousness.... *Practice Period, Don't Know Mind, Oneness*	Tim O'Connor Fraser	Oct 30 2019 City Center
Zen Pathways to Climate Resilience Serial: SF-12199 Talk by Linda Galijan The Mountains And Waters Of The Present Moment Are Burning at Tassajara on 2019-10-28 The talk focuses on the interplay between the spiritual concepts of the Mountains and Waters Sutra and the tangible, pressing challenges of climate change and ecological disaster. Emphasizing the relentless cycle of suffering... *Greed, Tassajara, Hate*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Oct 28 2019 Tassajara
Burning Truths: Buddhism and Climate Crisis Serial: SF-12296 Talk by Linda Galijan at Tassajara on 2019-10-28 The talk engages with the theme of the "Mountains and Waters Sutra," discussing how wildfires represent the manifestations of current ecological and spiritual challenges, drawing parallels to larger discussions on climate change... *Greed, Tassajara, Hate*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Oct 28 2019 Tassajara
Love and Power: Relating to Self and Other Serial: SF-10783 The talk explores the intersection of love and power within Buddhist practice, focusing on enhancing self-compassion and the right use of power through the cultivation of metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (... *Love, Practice, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Oct 26 2019 City Center
Embracing Groundlessness in Zen Practice Serial: SF-12225 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-10-25 The talk explores Zen teachings on impermanence, duality, and understanding through the "Mountains and Waters Sutra" by Dogen, emphasizing the continuous nature of existence and the concept of groundlessness inherent in Zen... *Balance, Emptiness, Discrimination*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 25 2019 Tassajara
Embracing Zen: The Art of Perpetual Falling Serial: SF-12325 Talk by David Zimmerman Blue Mountains Constantly Walking Day Of Day Sesshin at Tassajara on 2019-10-25 The talk explores Zen concepts of understanding, impermanence, and the continuous interplay between dualities such as life and death, form and emptiness, and existence and non-existence, drawing on elements of Zen poetry, Dogen's... *Balance, Discrimination, Emptiness*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 25 2019 Tassajara
Dharma Landscapes of Interconnectedness Serial: SF-12200 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-10-24 The talk explores Dogen's idea of interconnectedness within the natural world, emphasizing the "Mountains and Waters Sutra" as a teaching that illustrates how natural phenomena express the Dharma, akin to sutras. The concept of... *Dogen, Impermanence, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 24 2019 Tassajara
Abiding In One's Dharma Position Serial: SF-12189 Sesshin Day 4 The talk primarily explores Dogen's concept of "interconnected wholeness," emphasizing the idea that natural elements like mountains and waters embody the teachings of the Buddha, similar to a sutra. It delves into the concept of... *Dogen, Impermanence, Emptiness*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 24 2019 Tassajara
Engaging With The Tapestry Of Existence Serial: SF-10851 10/23/2019, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of embodying existence through a meditative state of being rather than doing, drawing from Zen teachings and the artistic legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. It emphasizes interconnection with experiences... *Love, Dogen, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 23 2019 City Center
Unveiling Stillness: The Zen Journey Serial: SF-12268 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-10-23 The talk examines the process of inner transformation through Zen practice, illustrating how meditation can lead to a deeper understanding of self and reality. Using the metaphor of a snow globe to describe the mind, it explores... *Emotions, Buddha Nature, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 23 2019 Tassajara
Snow Globe Buddha Sitting Sesshin Serial: SF-12158 Sesshin Day 3 This talk emphasizes the transformative aspects of Zen practice, drawing an analogy between the mind and a snow globe to illustrate how thoughts and emotions obscure one's inherent Buddha nature. By practicing stillness through... *Emotions, Buddha Nature, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 23 2019 Tassajara
Awakening in the Present Moment Serial: SF-12180 Talk by David Zimmerman Mountains Of The Present Moment Day Of Day Sesshin at Tassajara on 2019-10-22 The talk explores "Awakening Through Present Moment Awareness," focusing on how present moment practice leads to awakening by overcoming obstacles like sleepiness and mental restlessness. Emphasizing Zen teachings, it references... *Breath, Zazen, Dogen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 22 2019 Tassajara
Awakening in the Presence of Mountains Serial: SF-12351 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-10-22 The talk explores the theme of presence and awakening in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to the present moment in overcoming habitual patterns like inattention and fatigue. The discourse draws on... *Dogen, Breath, Pain*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 22 2019 Tassajara
Mountains of Stillness, Rivers of Unity Serial: SF-12234 Talk by David Zimmerman at Tassajara on 2019-10-21 The talk explores the Zen concept of non-duality through the metaphor of mountains, suggesting that true understanding arises from a sense of unity with nature. It emphasizes the practice of Zazen, proposing that sitting... *Zazen, Dogen, Posture*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 21 2019 Tassajara
Zazen: Unity with Nature's Flow Serial: SF-12269 Talk by David Zimmerman Sitting Like Mountains Day Of Day Sesshin at Tassajara on 2019-10-21 The talk delves into the Zen practice of Zazen, emphasizing themes of non-duality and interconnectedness with nature, as explored in Dogen's "Mountains and Water Sutra." The discussion centers on the idea that sages and mountains... *Zazen, Dogen, Posture*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 21 2019 Tassajara
The Practice of Zazen Serial: SF-10846 10/20/2019, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the theme of unifying practice rather than doctrine within Zen Buddhism at Green Gulch Farm, primarily focusing on the practice of Zazen. The discussion highlights the concept of "orthopraxy" over orthodoxy,... *Zazen, Practice, Posture*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Oct 20 2019 Green Gulch Farm
Just Being Serial: SF-10788 10/19/2019, Nancy Petrin, dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis of the talk focuses on the exploration of embodied awareness in Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of "just being" and the integration of body practices into daily life. This talk discusses the significance of... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Oct 19 2019 City Center
Embodied Zen: Body as Universe Serial: SF-12179 Talk by Jody Greene Upright Body Boundless Body at Tassajara on 2019-10-18 The talk explores the concept of "Embodied Zen," examining how Zen practice engages with both the physical and metaphysical aspects of the body. The speaker discusses the Zen view of the body as a conduit for spiritual practice,... *Five Skandhas, Yoga, Dogen*	Shogen Jody Greene	Oct 18 2019 Tassajara

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