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Becoming BuddhaSerial: SF-11497 3/3/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the theme of "interbeing," drawing on personal anecdotes and Zen philosophy, and centers on the concepts of impermanence, interconnectedness, and the interplay between past and present. Key references include a... Koan, Zazen, Buddha |
Mar 03 2018 Tassajara |
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Meditative ConcentrationSerial: SF-11528 3/3/2018, Mushim Ikeda dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of meditative concentration, with discussions on the Zen practice of concentration as oneness and how this ties into broader philosophical notions of non-duality. It includes personal anecdotes from... Concentration, Practice, Meditation |
Mar 03 2018 City Center |
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Three MarksSerial: SF-11449 3/2/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the Buddhist teaching of Trilakshana, the three marks of existence – no self, impermanence, and suffering – and the transformation seen in Thich Nhat Hanh's interpretation of these marks as interbeing,... Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Mar 02 2018 Tassajara |
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Abiding In ImperfectionSerial: SF-11626 3/1/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the complexities of practicing Zazen in the context of Zen teachings, specifically referencing Dogen's fascicle on Zazen Shin. It draws parallels between the Zen practice and the natural environment, emphasizing... Zazen, Practice, Time |
Mar 01 2018 Tassajara |
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The Eight Awakenings of Great BeingsSerial: SF-11459 2/28/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the teachings of Eihei Dogen’s "Hachi Dai Nengaku" (Eight Awakenings of Great Beings), a fascicle from Shobogenzo. These teachings are related to the Six Paramitas and derived from the Mahaparinirvana Sutra,... Practice, Buddha, Wisdom |
Feb 28 2018 City Center |
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Where Are You From?Serial: SF-11568 2/28/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the concept of self and interbeing, drawing from William Merwin's poem "Cold Spring Morning" to illustrate the idea of presence and the interplay between nowhere and now here. It delves into the teachings on... Time, Practice, Buddhism |
Feb 28 2018 Tassajara |
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Courageous Presence in Every MomentSerial: SF-11432 Talk by Tova Green at City Center on 2018-02-27
The talk, titled "The Courage to Be Present," explores the interconnection between meditation, courage, and the concept of energy or virya, one of the six paramitas in Buddhist practice. It emphasizes the necessity of courage in... Time, Practice Period, Practice |
Feb 27 2018 City Center |
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Interbeing of Karma and DharmaSerial: SF-11545 2/27/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk critically examines the interplay between karma and direct experience in Zen practice, emphasizing how engagement with Zazen can transform existing karmic constructs and lead to a deeper understanding of original mind... Practice, Time, Zazen |
Feb 27 2018 Tassajara |
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Continuous ContactSerial: SF-11615 2/26/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the practice of Zazen meditation, emphasizing the importance of deliberate engagement and mindfulness in experiencing the subtle aspects of one's body and consciousness. It discusses the koan "Think Not Thinking... Practice, Consciousness, Breath |
Feb 26 2018 Tassajara |
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Rediscovering The Mind and BodySerial: SF-11475 2/25/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the dynamic interplay between Zazen practice and the mind's constructed thoughts, emphasizing inquiry into the nature of thinking and non-thinking as described by Dogen Zenji. It discusses how engagement with... Practice, Breath, Yoga |
Feb 25 2018 Tassajara |
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The Effects of Nature on ConsciousnessSerial: SF-11601 2/25/2018, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses the influence of nature on consciousness, emphasizing personal experiences during a vision quest and relating these to the teachings of the Buddha. Nature is portrayed as a medium for self-discovery and... Consciousness, Practice, Practice Period |
Feb 25 2018 Green Gulch Farm |
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Bodhisattva IdealismSerial: SF-11512 2/21/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the bodhisattva archetype as an ideal projecting our own values and dualities. It examines how spiritual communities, prejudices, and cultural assimilation influence interpretations of Buddhism, particularly... Bodhisattva, Buddha, Time |
Feb 21 2018 City Center |
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The Messenger WithinSerial: SF-11521 2/18/2018, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk at Green Gulch Farm explores the understanding of the mind in Zen practice, highlighting the interconnectedness of the mind and body as a unified reality. Emphasizing the Yogacara or "mind-only" teachings, it details a... Buddha, Consciousness, Practice |
Feb 18 2018 Green Gulch Farm |
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Exploring Consciousness Through YogacaraSerial: SF-11598 Talk by Zenju Manuel at Green Gulch Farm on 2018-02-18
The talk explores the concept of developing a personal relationship with Buddhist teachings, specifically focusing on the Yogacara philosophy. It delves into the transformation of consciousness and the examination of "store... Consciousness, Name, Time |
Feb 18 2018 Green Gulch Farm |
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How Shall I Live? What Kind Of Person?Serial: SF-11426 2/17/2018, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of the six perfections in Zen Buddhism, specifically focusing on kshanti, the perfection of patience, and its role in achieving a fulfilling and awakened life. A story from the Book of Serenity,... Practice, Time, Practice Period |
Feb 17 2018 City Center |
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Supporting AwarenessSerial: SF-11569 2/17/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores key aspects of Zen practice, focusing on Dogen Zenji's teachings Hotsubodai Shin and Shinjin Gyakudo. It examines the arising intention and realization in practice, emphasizing the bodhisattva vow's role and... Practice, Dogen, Time |
Feb 17 2018 Tassajara |
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Perfecting Patience, Perfecting LoveSerial: SF-11628 2/14/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the concept of Kashanti, one of the six paramitas or perfections in Buddhist practice, emphasizing patience, tolerance, endurance, and composure. It explores the dimensions of Kashanti as enduring conditions,... Love, Patience, Practice |
Feb 14 2018 City Center |
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The Buddha Way is Listening to the Cries of the WorldSerial: SF-11633 2/11/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk revolves around the practice of listening and its importance in fulfilling the vow to understand and propagate the truth of the Buddha's teachings. It emphasizes that listening is integral to compassion, liberation, and... Practice, Compassion, Vow |
Feb 11 2018 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Advancement of Single-Minded Spiritual VigorSerial: SF-11565 2/10/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of "Virya" or the "Perfection of Effort" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its importance in sustaining one's practice with enthusiasm and joy, even amidst challenges. The discussion covers various... Effort, Buddha, Practice |
Feb 10 2018 City Center |
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The Lessons of SesshinSerial: SF-11575 2/6/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on Zen consciousness as a transformative and frequently occurring process that fosters a deeper integration of awareness, drawing from Dogen Zenji's teachings. Through interactive exercises, participants explore... Practice, Consciousness, Practice Period |
Feb 06 2018 Tassajara |
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Pearl in a BowlSerial: SF-11456 2/4/2018, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk focuses on Zen teachings through the "Legend of Bluebonnet" and the Zen koan "Master Ma is Unwell." The narrative of Bluebonnet illustrates themes of sacrifice and compassion, encouraging reflection on helping loved ones... Buddha, Love, Time |
Feb 04 2018 Green Gulch Farm |
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Our Mind of OfferingSerial: SF-11487 2/3/2018, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of "citta prasadhanam," describing it as a yogic practice of transforming life into an offering through true intimacy, which entails being authentically connected with oneself and others. The... Intimacy, Love, Practice |
Feb 03 2018 City Center |
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Trusting Uncertainty: Experiencing ZenSerial: SF-11641 2/3/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the complexities of Zen practice and the engagement required to fully experience the teachings of the Dharma, drawing on analogies from Dogen Zenji and a Seamus Heaney poem to illustrate points about trust,... Dogen, Bodhidharma, Study |
Feb 03 2018 Tassajara |
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Momentary RealitiesSerial: SF-11570 2/2/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk delves into the establishment of the Bodhi mind, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind and body, referencing Shinjin Gyakido, and the concept of "one mind" in Zen practice. It explores the notion of reality as both... Pain, Time, Zazen |
Feb 02 2018 Tassajara |
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Settling Heart, Quieting MindSerial: SF-11517 2/1/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the establishment and practice of the Bodhi mind through engaging with the innateness of one's surroundings and interbeing with the world. It emphasizes taking refuge in the Three Jewels—Buddha, Dharma, and... Practice, Breath, Time |
Feb 01 2018 Tassajara |
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ExperiencingSerial: SF-11562 1/31/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the nature of consciousness and engagement during zazen, emphasizing not resisting nor succumbing to circumstances. It references the analogy of a musical instrument to describe the balance of effort in practice... Consciousness, Zazen, Breath |
Jan 31 2018 Tassajara |
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Deepening the Practice of GenerositySerial: SF-11559 1/27/2018, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the Buddhist concept of the six paramitas, focusing primarily on the first paramita, generosity (dana). It discusses generosity beyond the conventional understanding of mere giving and receiving, framing it... Generosity, Forgiveness, Gratitude |
Jan 27 2018 City Center |
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The Tenken PadSerial: SF-11462 1/26/2018, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of relational practice within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the symbolic significance of the "tanken pad" as a mirror for self-reflection and community relationships in the monastic setting of Tassajara... Practice, Buddha, Practice Period |
Jan 26 2018 Tassajara |
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Deepening Practice through the Six PerfectionsSerial: SF-11643 1/24/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, and Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center.
The talk introduces the 2018 Winter Practice Period at the Zen Center, focusing on the theme of deepening practice through the six paramitas or perfections, exploring how these teachings can be embodied in daily life. Discussions... Practice, Practice Period, Bodhisattva |
Jan 24 2018 City Center |
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What Does Practice Ask of You?Serial: SF-11645 1/22/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the human condition, emphasizing the inevitability of death and the importance of benevolent inquiry and practice in facing life's challenges. It discusses Dogen's teachings on the nature of the mind and the... Practice, Dogen, Time |
Jan 22 2018 Tassajara |
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Buddha's Zazen: the Wonders of StillnessSerial: SF-11532 1/21/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk focuses on the theme of "face-to-face transmission," exploring the pivotal activity of Buddha's mind as an activity that liberates beings from egocentric entrapment. The discourse emphasizes the role of a liberating... Stillness, Pain, Buddha |
Jan 21 2018 Green Gulch Farm |
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Practicing with Giver, Receiver, and GiftSerial: SF-11573 1/20/2018, Siobhan Cassidy dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the interconnectedness between personal experiences, Zen practice, and social movements, particularly focusing on the Women's March and the Me Too movement. The speaker shares a personal journey into Zen... Practice, Time, Buddhism |
Jan 20 2018 City Center |
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Zen, Family, and Feminism InterwovenSerial: SF-12273 Talk by Unclear at City Center on 2018-01-20
The talk reflects on the personal journey within Zen Buddhism, exploring themes of service, the Bodhisattva vow, and the intimate yet changing relationship with family, particularly through the speaker's care for aging parents.... Zazen, Buddhism, Bell |
Jan 20 2018 City Center |
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Arousing The Bodhi-MindSerial: SF-11433 1/19/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the themes of intention, vow, and the essence of Zen practice, investigating the balance between personal aspirations and the demands of practice. It delves into the concepts of dukkha and sukha, describing... Practice, Practice Period, Intention |
Jan 19 2018 Tassajara |
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Meeting the Ancestors, Meeting OneselfSerial: SF-11583 1/17/2018, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the significance of Dharma Transmission in Zen Buddhism, focusing on its role as a transformative process for becoming a Zen teacher. It outlines three key rites of passage: ordination, becoming shuso (head monk... Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Ceremony |
Jan 17 2018 City Center |
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Inner Aligning With Resolve To PracticeSerial: SF-11588 1/14/2018, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the integration of internal practice within the framework of Zen monastic rules, known as "Shingi," emphasizing wholehearted engagement over mere procedural compliance. It highlights the role of the sangha in... Practice, Shingi, Sangha |
Jan 14 2018 Tassajara |
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Buddha's Zazen: Listening to All the Cries of the WorldSerial: SF-11612 1/14/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk delves into the essence of a meditation intensive centered on the Buddhist practice of embodying compassion and stillness at the center of all suffering. It emphasizes the necessity of observing all beings with... Practice, Observe, Buddha |
Jan 14 2018 Green Gulch Farm |
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Connecting Our Inner World to the World Around UsSerial: SF-11494 1/13/2018, Larry Yang dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the interconnectedness of personal and social transformation through mindfulness practice, emphasizing the concept of the "beautiful and beloved community." It explores the relationship between internal... Practice, Community, Peace |
Jan 13 2018 City Center |
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Inherent Buddha NatureSerial: SF-11441 1/10/2018, Kai Ji Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the fundamental Buddhist concept of codependent arising and its aspects within the five skandhas and the 12-fold chain of causation. It explores the evolution of these teachings into the concept of Tathagata... Buddha Nature, Buddha, Consciousness |
Jan 10 2018 City Center |
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Buddha's Zazen: Sitting at the Center of All BeingsSerial: SF-11592 1/7/2018, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the concept of accepting one's Dharma position as the center of all phenomena, underscoring the practice of stillness and the importance of taking care of each experience, thereby taking care of the entire... Stillness, Buddha, Practice |
Jan 07 2018 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Challenges of Human LifeSerial: SF-11586 1/6/2018, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center.
The talk addresses the inherent challenges of human life and explores how Buddhist practices can help mitigate such challenges through joy, appreciation, and generosity. Emphasis is placed on the concept of impermanence, the... Time, Letting Go, Generosity |
Jan 06 2018 City Center |
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Our Immeasurable Practice of LoveSerial: SF-11576 1/3/2018, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the profound impact of "Real Love" by Sharon Salzberg, emphasizing the themes of mindful connection and the immeasurable nature of love and zazen. Comparisons are drawn to Dogen's thoughts on the merit of... Love, Practice, Time |
Jan 03 2018 City Center |
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Heart of Mindful Zen LoveSerial: SF-12266 Talk by Shundo Haye at City Center on 2018-01-03
The talk emphasizes the theme of love and mindfulness in Zen practice, underscoring the immeasurable nature of the heart and Zazen's merit. It explores physical posture in Zazen as a core practice of expressing one's true Buddha... Four Methods of Guidance, Zazen, Dogen |
Jan 03 2018 City Center |
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Coming From Gratitude at the Turning of the YearSerial: SF-10421 12/31/2017, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the significance of spiritual practice as a form of renewal, focusing on themes of gratitude, interconnectedness, and the transformative power of facing life's complexities. It draws from various traditions... Practice, Gratitude, Time |
Dec 31 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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Who is the Teacher, Meeting OneselfSerial: SF-10388 12/30/2017, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on Zen practice and the interplay between teacher and student roles, emphasizing the Zen maxim "Zen is to settle the self on the self," attributed to Suzuki Roshi. The concept of settling the mind and spirit in... Time, Suzuki Roshi, Meditation |
Dec 30 2017 City Center |
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The Old Master Sharpening The SwordSerial: SF-10386 12/23/2017, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center.
The talk reflects on the life and teachings of Grand Master Meng Chan, emphasizing his embodiment of resilience and perseverance through adversity, particularly during his imprisonment. The speaker highlights Master Meng Chan's... Time, Practice, Pain |
Dec 23 2017 City Center |
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To Become Completely Who We AreSerial: SF-10435 12/20/2017, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of self-discovery within Zen practice, discussing how Zen students strive to "become completely who we are." This is contrasted with societal and personal expectations embodied in the question, "Am I... Practice, Buddha, Zazen |
Dec 20 2017 City Center |
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Cultivating the DarkSerial: SF-10315 12/17/2017, Sara Tashker dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the interplay between darkness and light, using the winter solstice and practices at Green Gulch Farm as a backdrop to emphasize the balance between visibility and the unseen, particularly through Zen practices... Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, Practice |
Dec 17 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Gift of NothingSerial: SF-10457 12/16/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on themes of giving, the concept of "nothing" as a gift, and the practice of the six perfections within Zen philosophy. Through the narrative of a children's story and examples from Zen teachings, the discussion... Time, Practice, Ceremony |
Dec 16 2017 City Center |
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Embracing Fragility for Spiritual GrowthSerial: SF-10418 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-15
The talk discusses the acceptance of physical fragility as a pathway to spiritual growth, drawing parallels to Zen teachings on the willingness to let go of body and mind. It emphasizes the inner softness and flexibility of mind... Practice, Work, Time |
Dec 15 2017 |