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Being Present With Our Life Serial: SF-07655 9/6/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of presence in Zen practice, drawing on the notion that being present allows individuals to manage life's difficulties without being overwhelmed. It explores the practice of self-awareness,... *Time, Practice, Zendo*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Sep 06 2014 City Center
Bringing Harmony to Everyone, Free from Hindrance Serial: SF-07530 9/3/2014, Judith Randall dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the themes of repentance, taking refuge, and bringing harmony, exploring how these concepts are lived and practiced within a Zen context. It discusses the significance of repentance, likening it to atonement,... *Practice, Suffering, Sangha*	Daiyu Judith Randall	Sep 03 2014 City Center
Miracle at Tassajara Creek Serial: SF-07706 9/3/2014, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the inherent "miracles" found within the routine activities and collective efforts of the Tassajara community. Drawing on teachings from Dogen's fascicle on Miracles and Shohaku Okamura's commentary on Genjo... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Sep 03 2014 Tassajara
Generosity and Precepts Serial: SF-07656 8/31/2014, Shokuchi Carrigan dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the intertwining themes of generosity and the precepts within Zen practice, using personal reflections and the context of recent global events to explore the 'great matter' of birth and death. The discussion... *Generosity, Practice, Time*	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Aug 31 2014 Green Gulch Farm
When We Respect Something, We Will Find the True Life of It Serial: SF-07694 8/30/2014, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of impermanence and transformation, focusing on how respect, sincerity, and openness to experience can reveal the true life of phenomena. Drawing on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, it emphasizes the... *Practice, Time, Love*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Aug 30 2014 City Center
Actualizing Our Understanding Serial: SF-07756 8/30/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the integration of work into Zen practice, emphasizing that all roles within a monastic community contribute to this practice regardless of hierarchy. Highlighting the philosophy of Dogen and Suzuki Roshi, it... *Practice, Work, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 30 2014 Tassajara
The Heart of Generosity Serial: SF-07611 8/27/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The central theme of the talk is the practice of generosity, specifically Dhanaparamita, the perfection of giving, as explored within Buddhist teachings. The talk references various classic texts, such as the Samyutta Nikaya, to... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 27 2014 Tassajara
The Sanctuary is Built Serial: SF-07673 8/24/2014, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores themes of sanctuary and presence through the lens of Zen philosophy, using Case 4 from the "Book of Serenity" as a central koan. The narrative emphasizes the notion that sanctuary is not a physical place, but... *Sanctuary, Practice, Buddha*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Aug 24 2014 Green Gulch Farm
How I Came to Zen Serial: SF-07705 8/23/2014, Gyokujun Teishin Layla Smith Bockhorst dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into personal experiences within the Zen practice, highlighting pivotal moments of transformation and ongoing dedication. Central themes include the essence of Zazen, the continuity and impact of this practice... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Gyokujun Teishin Layla Smith Bockhorst	Aug 23 2014 City Center
A Relationship With Suffering Serial: SF-07745 8/20/2014, Lee Lipp, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the importance of awareness and connection over renunciation. The discussion explores how mindfulness can address challenges like depression and... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Lee Lipp	Aug 20 2014 City Center
Tasting the True Spirit of the Grain Serial: SF-07699 8/17/2014, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the importance of embracing the concept of "sacred space" to deeply connect with one's true spirit, paralleled with Suzuki Roshi's teachings on experiencing the "true spirit of the grain" as a metaphor for... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Bell*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 17 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Escape This Crazy Life of Tears Serial: SF-07692 8/16/2014, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the nature of time and human experiences, contrasting personal reflections with canonical Zen teachings. The discussion is anchored in reflections on a pilgrimage to Japan and continues with poignant stories of... *Time, Zazen, Priest*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 16 2014 Tassajara
The Music of Life Serial: SF-07577 8/13/2014, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Zen practice through the teachings of Dogen, emphasizing themes of interconnectedness and the immediate presence of the Dharma in natural surroundings. The speaker reflects on personal experiences at Tassajara,... *Dogen, Time, Tassajara*	Shundo David Haye	Aug 13 2014 Tassajara
Studying the Meeting Place of Self and Other Serial: SF-07749 8/10/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the practice of listening and observing in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its role in realizing truth and liberating beings from suffering. The discourse discusses the importance of training in listening, staying... *Consciousness, Study, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 10 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Promises and Paths to Transformation Serial: SF-07576 8/9/2014, Ryotan Cynthia Kear dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the convergence of recovery literature's "Promises" and Buddhist teachings, specifically the Brahma Viharas, to highlight the transformative potential of blending these two traditions. Utilizing the concept of... *Practice, Work, Time*	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Aug 09 2014 City Center
Who Is That Other? Serial: SF-07643 8/9/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk delves into the concept of renunciation in Zen practice, exploring its traditional notions and redefining it as a joyful process of letting go. A central theme is the koan from the "Mumonkan" involving Wuzu's question... *Practice, Buddha, Koan*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 09 2014 Tassajara
No Separation Serial: SF-07615 8/6/2014, Jana Drakka dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the interconnectedness of all beings, emphasizing the Zen practice of using everyday objects as focal points for meditation rather than adhering strictly to traditional forms. It highlights the pain caused by... *Time, Separation, Suzuki Roshi*	Junsei Jana Drakka	Aug 06 2014 City Center
Peaceful Practice: Not Avoiding Your Life Serial: SF-07619 8/6/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on themes of peace and mindfulness, particularly in the context of historical events like Hiroshima and World War I, juxtaposed with the teachings of Zen practice. It examines the concept of "spiritual bypassing... *Practice, Peace, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 06 2014 Tassajara
Accepting What Happens Serial: SF-07763 8/2/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Zen teaching of acceptance in every situation, drawing from the Zen koan "Great Master Ma is Unwell" from the Blue Cliff Record to illustrate the concept that individuals are Buddhas regardless of their... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 02 2014 City Center
Were Studying the Self! Serial: SF-07649 7/30/2014, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the Zen concept of "studying the self" as a central practice in Buddhism, drawing insights from Dogen's teachings. It challenges the conventional approach of trying to shape the self and instead advocates a... *Time, Study, Soto Zen*	Leslie James	Jul 30 2014 Tassajara
Practicing with Being Stuck Serial: SF-07750 7/27/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of rigidity and flexibility in both physical and mental practice and the importance of developing a supple mind and body through Zen and yoga. It emphasizes the lifelong nature of this practice and... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Wisdom*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 27 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Who, Why, What, How, When, and Where? Serial: SF-07633 7/26/2014, Brother David Steindl-Rast dharma talk at City Center. This discussion outlines a Buddhist-Christian retreat based on six fundamental questions—who, why, what, how, when, and where—to guide participants in exploring spiritual practice and contemplation. The talk advocates for... *Time, Pain, Practice*	Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 26 2014 City Center
How a Drop of Water Enters the Ocean, #3 Serial: SF-07758 7/26/2014, Kokyo Henkel and Shoho Kubast, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the exploration of bodhicitta, the altruistic wish for awakening that underpins Mahayana practice. It references Dogen's teachings on arousing this aspiration, highlighting his analogy between the beginner's... *Buddha, Practice, Buddha Nature*	Kokyo Henkel, Shoho Kuebast	Jul 26 2014 Tassajara
Is Mindfulness Buddhist? And Why it Matters. Serial: SF-07581 7/22/2014, Robert Sharf dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk critically examines the modern mindfulness movement, questioning its presentation as a key aspect of Buddhism. It discusses the historical evolution of practices like mindfulness, contrasting contemporary applications... *Mindfulness, Practice, Meditation*	Robert Sharf	Jul 22 2014 Tassajara
Nirvana, Nirodha and the Heaven of the Mindless Gods Serial: SF-07650 7/21/2014, Robert Sharf dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the philosophical debates on the nature of sentience in Buddhist tradition, contrasting different Buddhist schools' views on dualism, panpsychism, idealism, and physicalism. It delves into historical and... *Buddha, Buddha Nature, Nirvana*	Robert Sharf	Jul 21 2014 Tassajara
Train Ourselves to Listen to the Cries of the World Serial: SF-07659 7/20/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the practice of listening as a fundamental component of Zen and bodhisattva training amidst a world filled with suffering and violence. It underscores the importance of "listening" to the cries of the world as... *true dharma, Suffering, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 20 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Possibility Serial: SF-07766 7/19/2014, Do-on Robert Thomas dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of transformation and possibility within Zen practice, highlighting the importance of creating new perspectives in life, particularly in the face of suffering and change. The speaker discusses personal... *Buddha, Practice, Dharmakaya*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Jul 19 2014 City Center
Pratityasamutpada Serial: SF-07613 7/17/2014, Dario Girolami dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the concept of Pratitya Samutpada, or dependent origination, a fundamental teaching of the Buddha, exploring its significance in understanding the nature of reality and its connection to practices such as... *Buddha, Suffering, Practice*	Dario Girolami	Jul 17 2014 Tassajara
Ageism, Aging, and Community Serial: SF-07534 7/16/2014, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of aging, ageism, and community within the context of Zen practice, contemplating the complexities of generational relationships and ethical decision-making in communal living. The discussion highlights... *Community, Time, Suffering*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jul 16 2014 City Center
Soft and Flexible Mind Serial: SF-07757 7/16/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the integration of Zen and Yoga, using physical practices to disrupt habitual mental and emotional patterns, and explores the theme of "going upside down" both metaphorically and physically as a tool for... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Wisdom*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 16 2014 Tassajara
To LIfe Serial: SF-07646 7/13/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen as described in "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Suzuki Roshi, using the metaphor of living life like a fully combusted bonfire. It explores the study of the life force and energy,... *Practice, Time, Wisdom*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Jul 13 2014 Green Gulch Farm
To Be and Not to Be Serial: SF-07667 7/12/2014, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection between Zen meditation practice and Western psychological approaches, examining how cultural biases shape these practices' interpretation and application. It delineates the focus of Zen on... *Practice, Study, Meditation*	Zesho Susan O’Connell	Jul 12 2014 City Center
What is Karma and How Does it Work? (or does it?) Serial: SF-07762 7/8/2014, Dale Wright dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of karma, tracing its implications in both individual and communal contexts, and juxtaposing internal and external rewards. It discusses karma's link to moral accountability and how it operates... *Karma, Work, Freedom*	Dale Wright	Jul 08 2014 Tassajara
The Philosophy of Buddhist Meditation Serial: SF-07754 7/7/2014, Dale Wright dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the foundational principles of meditation within Buddhism, emphasizing its origins, philosophy, and impact on mental and physical states. It delves into the distinction between calming (shamatha) and insight (... *Meditation, Buddhism, Suffering*	Dale Wright	Jul 07 2014 Tassajara
Searching for Buried Treasure Serial: SF-07604 7/6/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores Zen teachings through stories and koans, focusing on the balance between action and inaction, the nature of "untaught wisdom" or prajna, and the concept of hidden treasures within oneself. It discusses Master... *Practice, Buddha, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 06 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Inalienable Rights vs. Karma Serial: SF-07734 7/2/2014, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist critique of Thomas Jefferson's assertion in the Declaration of Independence regarding inalienable rights, particularly examining this claim from a Buddhist perspective that emphasizes karma and... *Vow, Buddhism, Karmic Consequences*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Jul 02 2014 City Center
Koan Serial: SF-07529 7/1/2014, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines different approaches to koan study and practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing how koans serve as essential elements of Zen literature and teachings. It categorizes these approaches into four types: the... *Koan, Practice, Doubt*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jul 01 2014 Tassajara
Practicing with Pride Serial: SF-07714 6/29/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the duality of pride, distinguishing between its negative connotation as excessive self-esteem and its positive aspect as consciousness of dignity, particularly in the context of community activism such as the... *Practice, Precepts, Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 29 2014 Green Gulch Farm
What Is This? Serial: SF-07578 6/28/2014, Mako Voelkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen in Soto Zen, emphasizing the seemingly minimal instructions related to posture and awareness, which contrast with the complex nature of achieving sustained presence and awareness. It... *Practice, Posture, Effort*	Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Jun 28 2014 Tassajara
All Together Now Serial: SF-07676 6/28/2014, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on the themes of interconnectedness and uniqueness within the context of Pride Weekend and Zen Buddhist teaching. Highlighting personal experiences related to being part of the LGBTQ community, the discussion... *Time, Study, Community*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 28 2014 City Center
Picking and Choosing Serial: SF-07598 6/25/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen concept of "not knowing," connecting it to the idea of intimate transmission of the Buddha's mind from India to the West. The discussion emphasizes the importance of embracing a beginner's mind, open and... *Time, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jun 25 2014 City Center
Stories About Studying the Self Serial: SF-07653 6/22/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the notion that learning the Buddha way involves understanding one's self as an ongoing storytelling process, emphasizing the importance of "studying the self" through storytelling, both in solitude and with a... *Study, Practice, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 22 2014 Green Gulch Farm
One-Day Sitting: Encouraging the Practice of Zazen Serial: SF-07707 6/21/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the practice of Zazen and its evolution from traditional meditation practices to a more comprehensive understanding that includes all aspects of life, guided by the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. It emphasizes the... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 21 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Day 3: It Is Just Us: The Mirror Serial: SF-07751 6/21/2014, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the theme of equanimity in Zen practice, highlighting its integral role not only as the culmination of friendliness, compassion, and sympathetic joy but also as their foundation. It references the holographic... *Practice, Compassion, Practice Period*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 21 2014 City Center
Sesshin Day 2: Awakened Heart Serial: SF-07764 6/20/2014, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk titled "Awakened Heart" explores Zen practice as a method for cultivating compassion and insight through the Brahma Viharas — loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. The discussion emphasizes the... *Practice, Work, Buddha*	Shinki Mark Lancaster	Jun 20 2014 City Center
Sesshin Day 1: Being Yourself Serial: SF-07728 6/19/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. This talk serves as an orientation to a Zen practice period, emphasizing the theme "come as you are," which encourages self-acceptance and the exploration of one's own nature without striving for improvement. The discussion... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jun 19 2014 City Center
Most Intimate Serial: SF-07559 6/18/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of "intimate transmission" of the mind of the great sage of India, Shakyamuni Buddha, within Zen practice, emphasizing the essence of not knowing as a path to intimacy and enlightenment. This... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jun 18 2014 Tassajara
Bring Us The Rhinoceros Serial: SF-07767 6/15/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the interplay of Zen practice and personal transformation, using Case 25 from the "Book of Serenity" as a focal point. The speaker reflects on mindfulness and the role of fear in personal growth, emphasizing how... *Time, Buddha, Study*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Jun 15 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Finding Metta in the Traffic of Your Life Serial: SF-07568 6/14/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of happiness and its connection to the practice of metta, or loving-kindness. It examines the nature of happiness through personal reflection and communal sharing, illustrating how transitory... *Practice, Time, Happiness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 14 2014 City Center
Bring Me the Rhino! Serial: SF-07601 6/11/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and creative expression, emphasizing the importance of facing fears and embracing new experiences. This is illustrated through the personal narrative of overcoming the fear of... *Time, Koan, Buddha*	Furyu Nancy Schroeder	Jun 11 2014 Tassajara

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