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Five Ranks Class Number 1 Serial: SF-07594 1/17/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the "Five Ranks" of Zen Buddhism, often attributed to Dongshan Liangjie (Tozan Ryokai), emphasizing their connection to the "Jewel Mirror Samadhi" (Hokkyo Zammai). The discourse elaborates on various... *Samadhi, Emptiness, Practice*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 17 2014 Tassajara
The Poem Competition of Daikan Eno and Jinshu Serial: SF-07748 1/15/2014, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the historical narrative of the fifth and sixth Zen ancestors, focusing on the transmission of Dharma through a poetic contest. The discussion highlights the philosophical underpinnings of Zen, particularly the... *Buddhism, Transmission, Practice*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Jan 15 2014 City Center
The Ring of the Way Serial: SF-07532 1/13/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the life and teachings of Steve Stuckey, a former Abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing his journey within Zen practice and his impact on the community, especially during his illness and eventual... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 13 2014 Tassajara
Bodhisattva Practice of Enlightenment Serial: SF-07715 1/12/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the path of the bodhisattva as presented in the Diamond Sutra, emphasizing the central vow to liberate all beings while maintaining a mindset of non-abiding. This non-abiding, or cultivating a mind that does not... *Suffering, Perfect Wisdom, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 12 2014 Green Gulch Farm
The Hidden Lamp Serial: SF-07597 1/11/2014, Susan Moon, Florence Caplow dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of sacrifice and freedom in Zen practice using stories from "The Hidden Lamp: Stories from 25 Centuries of Awakened Women," edited by Susan Moon and Florence Caplow. Two stories are examined: Rionin Genso... *Time, Practice, Lotus Sutra*	Susan Moon, Zenshin Florence Caplow	Jan 11 2014 City Center
My New Year's Resolutions Serial: SF-07551 1/8/2014, Mark Lancaster, dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on themes of belonging, kindness, and bravery in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of embracing life's transitions and being open to uncertainty. It discusses how personal interactions, learning from... *Work, Time, New Year*	Shinki Mark Lancaster	Jan 08 2014 City Center
Consciousness Serial: SF-07373 12/28/2013, Vicki Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the intricacies of consciousness, positing it as a process rather than an entity and exploring the interconnectedness of the eight types of consciousness as taught by Buddha, starting from sensory... *Consciousness, Wisdom, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Dec 28 2013 City Center
Practice and Creativity Serial: SF-07479 12/22/2013, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of Zen and creativity, particularly emphasizing the practice of embracing what arises naturally and engaging with it as a form of artistic creation. The speaker reflects on a personal Zen practice... *Work, Time, Meditation*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 22 2013 Green Gulch Farm
In the Light There is Darkness, In the Darkness There is Light Serial: SF-07392 12/21/2013, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of impermanence, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living fully in each moment, especially in the context of the winter solstice and the Zen practice of being present. It... *Time, Practice, Wisdom*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 21 2013 City Center
The Inner Tangle and the Outer Tangle Serial: SF-07323 12/18/2013, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. This talk discusses the themes of inner and outer tangles, drawing on personal experiences and the transformative journey through illness, particularly with Parkinson's disease. Reflections on the teachings from "The Vasudhivagga... *Time, Work, Practice*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Dec 18 2013 City Center
Listening With Your Body Serial: SF-07303 12/15/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the importance of embodying practice in Zen, emphasizing the need to integrate body and mind in the pursuit of enlightenment, as exemplified by Buddha's awakening. The discussion highlights the historical... *Time, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 15 2013 Tassajara
Celebrating the Practice Serial: SF-07505 12/15/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the concept of Zen practice as a continuous and public celebration, emphasizing the importance of performing, acknowledging, and publicly sharing the practice of enlightenment and perfect wisdom. It discusses... *Practice, Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Meeting Death as It Comes Serial: SF-07399 12/14/2013, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the profound concepts of impermanence and interconnectedness within Zen practice, using the life and practices of Steve Stuckey as a focal point. It explores the significance of impermanence (anitya) and non-... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Impermanence*	Steve Weintraub	Dec 14 2013 City Center
Be Kind Serial: SF-07482 12/13/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the interconnection of body and mind in Zen practice, emphasizing how physical embodiment can lead to deeper understanding and connection with Zen teachings. It highlights a personal journey of realization,... *Practice, Study, Dogen*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 13 2013 Tassajara
Surrender Serial: SF-07528 12/12/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of "surrender" in Zen practice, emphasizing acceptance and letting go, rather than equating it to defeat. Through references to Zen teachings and personal anecdotes, the discussion illustrates how... *Sangha, Buddha, Practice*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Dec 12 2013 Tassajara
Vulnerability and Connection Serial: SF-07324 12/11/2013, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the practice of Shikantaza and its relation to Dogen’s teachings, emphasizing the paradoxical nature of Zazen where detailed instructions are sparse. The discourse highlights the value of persistence and the non... *Time, Practice, Effort*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Dec 11 2013 Tassajara
From Silence Serial: SF-07447 12/10/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay between the body, karmic experiences, and the integration of emotions within Zen practice. It emphasizes experiencing reality directly through Shikantaza, without conceptualizing or escaping from... *Time, Love, Practice*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 10 2013 Tassajara
Journey of Awakening Serial: SF-07415 12/7/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the story of Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightenment as an archetype for the spiritual journey undertaken during the Rohatsu Sesshin meditation intensive. It emphasizes how the practice of Zen encourages individuals... *Practice, Love, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 07 2013 City Center
Seeing Constructs of Mind Serial: SF-07380 12/6/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the nature of consciousness and the practice of non-thinking in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the world without preconceived notions or judgments. It discusses how early childhood... *Study, Consciousness, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 06 2013 City Center
Learning From Experience Serial: SF-07375 12/5/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the profound ambivalence toward being fully present and awake, illustrating this through personal anecdotes and teachings, and emphasizes rediscovering the innate joy and presence of being through practice.... *Practice, Study, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 05 2013 City Center
Study the Self Serial: SF-07459 12/4/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the dual nature of practice in Zen: the sincere effort to maintain mindfulness and the acceptance of failure as part of the spiritual journey. The discussion emphasizes that both sincere effort and the... *Practice, Effort, Study*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 04 2013 City Center
Samadhi: Continuous Contact Serial: SF-07340 12/3/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and the human tendency toward control and self-centeredness, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and immersing oneself in immediate experiences to transcend habitual... *Consciousness, Work, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 03 2013 City Center
Renunciation and Reassurance Serial: SF-07476 12/2/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of renunciation and reassurance within Zen practice, particularly during sesshin, a period of intense meditation. It highlights the importance of embodying awareness in each moment, confronting... *Breath, Practice, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 02 2013 City Center
Jijuyu Zanmai: Awareness of the Self Serial: SF-07527 12/1/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen practice of Seshin, emphasizing the balance between strict routine and personal comfort while reflecting on self-awareness, acceptance, and Zen's foundational teachings. The discussion highlights the... *Practice, Balance, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 01 2013 City Center
Longing for Home Serial: SF-07480 11/30/2013, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the theme "There's No Place Like Home," exploring the concept through the film "The Wizard of Oz" and Zen teachings. It discusses the natural human tendency for yearning and longing, particularly in the... *Time, Sanctuary, Practice*	Zesho Susan O’Connell	Nov 30 2013 City Center
Wholehearted Living Serial: SF-07431 11/23/2013, Ryotan Cynthia Kear dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "wholehearted living" through the framework of the Eightfold Noble Path, emphasizing the need to live life with full engagement and authenticity. The discourse examines the habitual habits that... *Practice, Time, Suffering*	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Nov 23 2013 City Center
Fear and Courage Serial: SF-07317 11/21/2013, Bert Dyer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the exploration of fear and courage within the context of Buddhist practice. It distinguishes between practical fears and psychological fears or phobias, emphasizing the latter's detriment to living fully. The... *Peace, Practice, Buddha*	Bert Dyer	Nov 21 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Bringing the Precepts to Life Serial: SF-07432 11/20/2013, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Buddhist precepts, exploring their role in practice through the lenses of shila (morality), samadhi (meditation), and prajna (wisdom), which are integral to the bodhisattva path and the six paramitas. The... *Precepts, Practice, Buddha*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Nov 20 2013 City Center
Shining Practice Serial: SF-07301 11/19/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the significance of embodiment in Zen practice, emphasizing action over conceptual understanding. It underscores the importance of the body as a means of practicing and experiencing the Dharma, referencing... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 19 2013 Tassajara
Leslie Negates Leslie Serial: SF-07355 11/18/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the nature of change and impermanence through the practice of Zazen, emphasizing how taking the "backward step" can illuminate the self. It discusses the interactive nature of practice and the importance of... *Time, Practice, Suffering*	Leslie James	Nov 18 2013 Tassajara
Master Judi's One Finger Serial: SF-07367 11/17/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the nature of consciousness and the interconnectedness of awareness, the body, and compassion. It delves into a Zen story involving the Master Jindi, who would respond to questions by raising a finger,... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Intimate Practice of Forms and Ceremonies Serial: SF-07481 11/17/2013, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of ceremony and Zen practice, highlighting how Soto Zen practices manifest as continuous ceremonial activities. The discussion delves into the significance of form within practice, drawing on... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Nov 17 2013 Tassajara
The Body, the Tool of Buddha Nature Serial: SF-07356 11/16/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion emphasizes the practice of being present and open to experience, highlighting the concept of the "inconceivable" as something that cannot be grasped by ideas or preconceptions but only experienced directly. The... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 16 2013 Tassajara
Exploring the Territory of Presence Serial: SF-07395 11/16/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of presence in Zazen, emphasizing "non-abiding" and the transformative potential of affirming the present moment. It examines the interplay of thoughts, emotions, and visceral experiences, advocating... *Zazen, Study, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 16 2013 City Center
A Cart to Carry Cause and Effect Serial: SF-07495 11/15/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of Zen during a sesshin at Tassajara, emphasizing the analogy of transforming from 'ice’ to 'water' as found in Master Hakuin's "Zazen Wasan." The importance of not grasping onto rigid concepts or... *Practice, Buddha, Zazen*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 15 2013 Tassajara
Unlearning the I Serial: SF-07435 11/14/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of Zen and the concept of "negotiating the way" during Sesshin, emphasizing the importance of being present in both meditation and daily activities, such as kitchen work. Central teachings include... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 14 2013 Tassajara
Stay Serial: SF-07504 11/13/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the practice of Sashin as a process of mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of staying present with one's body and mind through the practice of zazen. It examines the teachings of Fukan Zazengi about... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Leslie James	Nov 13 2013 Tassajara
Awareness Found Me Serial: SF-07410 11/13/2013, Keido Keith Baker dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of awareness in personal and spiritual contexts, focusing on experiences with heightened awareness both before and after becoming deaf. The speaker discusses integrating physical and sensory... *Practice, Time, Culture*	Keido Keith Baker	Nov 13 2013 City Center
Practicing with the Difficulties of Our Life Serial: SF-07511 11/10/2013, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the practice of compassion within Zen, emphasizing the tendencies of self-concern and interconnectedness. It discusses the Buddha's teachings on self-concern through stories such as those of King Bimbisara and... *Practice, Suffering, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 10 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Lotus in Muddy Water Serial: SF-07368 11/9/2013, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on personal engagement with Zen practice, exploring how initial disappointment with life can open a path towards deeper understanding and transformation through the teachings of Buddhism. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Buddha, Buddhism*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Nov 09 2013 City Center
You Are Beautiful Serial: SF-07460 11/7/2013, Bert Dyer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk primarily explores the Buddhist concept of suffering (dukkha) and the strategies outlined by the Buddha for addressing it, focusing on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Noble Path. The discussion includes how to... *Suffering, Buddha, Love*	Bert Dyer	Nov 07 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Dogen's Three Minds Serial: SF-07492 11/6/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. The talk at City Center focuses on Dogen Zenji's fascicle "Body and Mind Study of the Way," exploring the concept of studying the Buddha way through body and mind, emphasizing the process of discovery through repeated engagement... *Study, Practice, Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 06 2013 City Center
Entanglement Serial: SF-07488 11/5/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the concept of "entanglement" within the Zen practice, particularly as it relates to the dynamics of student-teacher relationships, Dharma transmission, and community (Sangha). The speaker discusses how... *Practice, Work, Sangha*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 05 2013 Tassajara
Problems Serial: SF-07475 11/3/2013, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores how Zen practice engages with life’s adversities and problems, using stories and personal experiences to illustrate the benefits of embracing difficulties as part of the human condition. The discussion includes... *Time, Work, Suzuki Roshi*	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 03 2013 Green Gulch Farm
The Job of a Zen Priest Serial: SF-07330 11/2/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the practice of Zazen, emphasizing it as the embodiment of enlightenment and the Buddha way. It explains Zazen as neither thinking nor non-thinking, but as a state of non-abiding in both, which leads to perfect... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 02 2013 City Center
To Know the Truth in this Body Serial: SF-07407 11/1/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on foundational Buddhist teachings such as the Dhammapada's guidelines for right living and the Buddha's enlightenment journey, emphasizing the ineffectiveness of extreme asceticism and the subsequent focus on... *Time, Practice, Work*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 01 2013 Tassajara
Entering the Way with Everyday Mind Serial: SF-07512 10/30/2013, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on the theme of "everyday mind" as the fundamental way in Zen practice, drawing on koans, poetry, and teachings to illustrate the essence of living with presence and interconnectedness. Key topics include... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Shundo David Haye	Oct 30 2013 City Center
Sejiki Serial: SF-07377 10/27/2013, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers around the Sajiki ceremony, emphasizing its significance within Buddhist practice as a ritual of offering to spirits and the dead to achieve peace and resolution. The discussion explores the deep historical roots... *Ceremony, Time, Practice*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Oct 27 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Emptiness and the Diamond Sutra Serial: SF-07342 10/26/2013, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of the Diamond Sutra, emphasizing the concept of emptiness and its implications in Zen practice. Through an analysis of a koan involving the monk Deshan, the discussion highlights the tension between... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Oct 26 2013 City Center
The Unbearable Lightness of Being Serial: SF-07381 10/24/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interconnectedness of all beings and experiences within Buddhist practice, emphasizing the inherent potential for awakening in every moment. It highlights the importance of radical respect and acceptance,... *Time, Practice, Study*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Oct 24 2013 Tassajara

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