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Intimately Transmitted from West to EastSerial: SF-10465 12/9/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of "the harmony of difference and equality" in Zen practice, centering on the poem "Sandokai" by Shitou Xiqian. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of all existence and the concept of intimate, non-... Practice, Time, Buddha |
Dec 09 2017 City Center |
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Universal Meeting in Every MomentSerial: SF-10476 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-09
The talk explores the concept of "face-to-face transmission" in Zen as an essential aspect of zazen, wherein the whole universe meets itself in every individual and every moment. It delves into stories from "The Transmission of... Transmission, Zazen, Time |
Dec 09 2017 |
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Perfection and ImperfectionSerial: SF-10475 12/2/2017, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk at the San Francisco Zen Center explores the themes of imperfection in everyday life and the perfection aimed at in Zen practice, through the lens of the classic poem "The Merging of Difference and Equality" by Sekito... Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice |
Dec 02 2017 City Center |
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November Class 4Serial: SF-10443 11/30/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the concept of control, contrasting it with the Buddhist teachings on self-study and care for life. It challenges the common misconception that Buddhism equates to self-control, instead suggesting that the... Love, Work, Time |
Nov 30 2017 Tassajara |
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Practice is not a Matter of Far or NearSerial: SF-10348 11/29/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the poem "Sandokai" by 8th-century Zen master Shitou Xiqian, focusing on its last four lines about the harmony of difference and equality. Emphasizing the teachings of non-attainment and practice-realization... Intention, Zazen, Practice |
Nov 29 2017 City Center |
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What do Green Gulch Zen students do all day?Serial: SF-10463 11/26/2017, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers on Zen practice, emphasizing meditative mindfulness and the integration of daily activities as spiritual exercises. It discusses how mundane tasks, when performed with concentrated awareness and without... Practice, Wisdom, Love |
Nov 26 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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Grasping At Things Is Surely DelusionSerial: SF-10329 11/25/2017, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the intricacies of family dynamics during Thanksgiving and the complexities of identity and self-acceptance. The speaker articulates a personal narrative of coming out and relates it to Zen teachings,... Suffering, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Nov 25 2017 City Center |
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Harmony in Differences: Finding True SongSerial: SF-12243 Talk by Lien Schutt at City Center on 2017-11-25
The talk explores the complexities of family gatherings, personal identity, and the process of coming out within the context of Thanksgiving. It transitions into an exploration of the Sandokai, addressing the harmony of... Branching Streams, Suzuki Roshi, Enlightenment |
Nov 25 2017 City Center |
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November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 7Serial: SF-10431 11/21/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores themes of liberation from egocentric consciousness, distinguishing between sensory experiences and their emotional responses, and the concept of realizing the "unborn Buddha mind." The narrative also examines... Pain, Consciousness, Evil |
Nov 21 2017 Tassajara |
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November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 6Serial: SF-10479 11/20/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the Buddhist practice of sitting in the midst of suffering, akin to Buddhas residing calmly within flames, highlighting the practice of Zazen as a means of transmitting wisdom and peace amidst adversity. It... Buddha, Practice, Suffering |
Nov 20 2017 Tassajara |
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November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 5Serial: SF-10401 11/19/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk primarily explores the spiritual concept of "leaving home" in the context of Zen Buddhism, examining how historical figures like Upagupta and Dhritaka interacted with this idea as it relates to attaining an "always mind... Buddha, Time, Practice |
Nov 19 2017 Tassajara |
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The Power of FeelingsSerial: SF-10453 11/19/2017, Myo_ Doris Harder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk focuses on the interconnectedness of body awareness and emotional experiences, emphasizing the need to integrate feelings into spiritual practice to achieve a deeper understanding of oneself. Central to the discussion is... Anger, Work, Time |
Nov 19 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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Beyond Body and Mind: Zen StoriesSerial: SF-10373 11/18/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the theme of 'leaving home' in Zen practice, discussing its conceptual roots in the stories of the fourth ancestor, Upagupta, and his disciple, Dhritaka. The discussion centers on the realization that true... Suzuki Roshi, Karmic Consciousness, Zazen |
Nov 18 2017 Tassajara |
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Nansen Killed The CatSerial: SF-10491 11/18/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of harmonizing difference and unity within Zen practice, with a focus on the koan "Nansen Killed the Cat" to illustrate the challenge of integrating complexities and contradictions in both individual... Practice, Time, Buddha |
Nov 18 2017 City Center |
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November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 3Serial: SF-10355 11/17/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the significant role of storytelling within the Zen community, emphasizing oral transmission over written records as a means of teaching and preserving traditions like Zazen. Zazen is discussed as an inclusive... Zazen, Vow, Buddha |
Nov 17 2017 Tassajara |
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November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 2Serial: SF-10417 11/16/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the complexity of Zazen practice, particularly the notion that Zazen involves an interconnected relationship with the universe rather than just an individual sitting on a cushion. The speaker reflects on... Zazen, Practice, Time |
Nov 16 2017 Tassajara |
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How Will You Know The Path As You Walk?Serial: SF-10510 11/15/2017, Kanshin Allison Tait dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the Zen practice of self-inquiry using a story about the Zen master Zwaygon as a guiding metaphor for self-awareness and practice. The discussion explores themes of self-criticism, spiritual practice, and the... Practice, Silent Illumination, Time |
Nov 15 2017 City Center |
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Embodied Enlightenment Through Shared PracticeSerial: SF-10323 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-11-15
This talk focuses on the role of a Zen priest as not merely practicing zazen but encouraging and transmitting it through face-to-face transmission. The speaker emphasizes that true realization of the way is not personal but a... Zazen, Transmission, Buddha |
Nov 15 2017 |
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A Monks Mouth Is Like An OvenSerial: SF-10404 11/12/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk examines the practice of Zen in everyday life through Dogen Zenji's "Instructions for the Head Cook" (Tenzo Kyokun), emphasizing the non-discriminatory acceptance of all aspects of life as equal and valuable. The... Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time |
Nov 12 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Thin Line Between Life and DeathSerial: SF-10436 11/11/2017, Frank Ostaseski dharma talk at City Center.
The talk addresses the topic of death and dying within the context of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the intrinsic link between life and death and the value of maintaining awareness of mortality. A key focus is the personal history... Compassion, Suzuki Roshi, Time |
Nov 11 2017 City Center |
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Awakening Through Ordinary PresenceSerial: SF-10319 Talk by Tmzc Greg Fain on 2017-11-11
The talk explores the practice of Zen with a focus on gratitude, connection, and "suchness" or "thusness," as taught in Zen Buddhism. The discussion revolves around the transmission of teachings, referencing both historical Zen... Practice, Samsara, Ordinary Mind |
Nov 11 2017 |
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Wholehearted Zen: Personal to UniversalSerial: SF-12246 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Tassajara on 2017-11-07
The talk discusses the exploration of personal practice in Zen, highlighting its transformation into a universal practice through wholehearted engagement. It emphasizes the practice of being present and attentive within one's... Bodhidharma, Greed, Karma |
Nov 07 2017 Tassajara |
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Zen Practice: Beyond Personal BoundariesSerial: SF-10488 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-11-07
This talk explores the concept of "personal practice" within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the transformative potential of practices performed with self-awareness and the significance of self-fulfilling samadhi, which transcends... Practice, Consciousness, Buddha |
Nov 07 2017 |
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Mindful Interconnection: A Zen JourneySerial: SF-12203 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Tassajara on 2017-11-06
The talk explores the concept of mindful interconnection among all beings, emphasizing diverse Zen practices such as mindfulness of posture, breathing, focused meditation on the "Mu" koan, and the recitation of mantras like "Om... Mindfulness, Lotus Sutra, Karma |
Nov 06 2017 Tassajara |
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Pathways to Enlightenment Through MindfulnessSerial: SF-10468 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-11-06
The talk delves into various personal and traditional mindfulness practices within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing mindfulness of posture, breathing, and mantras like "Mu" and "Om Mani Padme Hum." The discourse highlights the teachings... Practice, Consciousness, Mindfulness |
Nov 06 2017 |
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Play of the MindSerial: SF-10339 11/5/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the concept of "play" within Zen practice, discussing the importance of playfulness, ritual performance, and mental exploration in understanding and living the Zen tradition. It emphasizes the teachings of... Buddha, Time, Study |
Nov 05 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sitting in the Great SkySerial: SF-10504 11/4/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of "the harmony of difference and equality," as encapsulated in the Sandokai poem, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the individual with the vast, undifferentiated reality. The practice of... Suffering, Zazen, Time |
Nov 04 2017 City Center |
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Interwoven Wisdom: Zen's Unified PathSerial: SF-12370 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Tassajara on 2017-11-02
The talk centers on the interconnectedness of Zen practice, emphasizing "face-to-face transmission" and "self-fulfilling samadhi," linking individual and collective enlightenment. It explores how Zen practice, particularly... Zazen, Transmission, Dogen |
Nov 02 2017 Tassajara |
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Zen Interconnectedness Through Face-to-Face TransmissionSerial: SF-10423 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-11-02
The talk discusses the concept of "face-to-face transmission" in Zen and its essential role in achieving interconnectedness through practice. It explores the idea of the self-fulfilling samadhi and the notion that all beings and... Practice, Zazen, Consciousness |
Nov 02 2017 |
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The Spiritual Source Shines Clear In The LightSerial: SF-10392 10/29/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk at Green Gulch Farm explores the Zen philosophical concept of "Sandokai," meaning the harmony of difference and equality, authored by the foundational Zen figure Shurdo. Emphasis is placed on understanding our... Practice, Buddha, Time |
Oct 29 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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Buddha's Wisdom in Everyday ActsSerial: SF-12161 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Tassajara on 2017-10-29
The talk delves deeply into the stories of samadhi shared between the Buddha and his disciples, with focus on the interaction between the Buddha, Mahakashapa, and Ananda. It emphasizes the concept of "grandmother mind" as... Daily Life, Samadhi, Buddha Mind |
Oct 29 2017 Tassajara |
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Everyday Actions, Infinite DharmaSerial: SF-10432 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-10-29
The talk focuses on the concept of "ancestor samadhi" within Zen Buddhism as exemplified by stories of Buddha's interactions with disciples, Mahakashapa and Ananda, exploring the ongoing self-fulfillment and transmission of... Buddha, Samadhi, Daily Life |
Oct 29 2017 |
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Reclaiming the "We"Serial: SF-10340 10/28/2017, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the loss of communal unity or "we," emphasizing the importance of maintaining sangha, especially in times when society is marked by division and hostility. It explores the Buddhist perspective on how to not... Practice Period, Practice, Sangha |
Oct 28 2017 City Center |
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Silent Bloom: Zen's Wordless WisdomSerial: SF-12222 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Tassajara on 2017-10-28
The talk delves into the transmission of the Dharma from Shakyamuni Buddha to his disciple Mahakashapa, as exemplified by the story of the Buddha raising a flower and Mahakashapa smiling. It explores Mahakashapa's esteemed role... Transmission, Sangha, Dharma Transmission |
Oct 28 2017 Tassajara |
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Zen Wisdom: Living the DharmaSerial: SF-10481 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-10-28
This talk delves into the interconnectedness of Zen teachings, focusing on the transmission of Dharma from Shakyamuni Buddha to Mahakashapa and Ananda. Using historical stories and koans, it explores the practice and awakening of... Buddha, Transmission, Time |
Oct 28 2017 |
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October Sesshin Day 3Serial: SF-10379 10/27/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of "face-to-face transmission" and the "treasury of true Dharma eyes," emphasizing the idea that the teaching and realization of Zen involve a direct, personal experience rather than the exchange of... Buddha, Practice |
Oct 27 2017 Tassajara |
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October Sesshin Day 2Serial: SF-10337 10/26/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of face-to-face transmission in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the idea that true transmission involves nothing being given or received. The discussion references the story of Shakyamuni Buddha's... Buddha, Transmission, Practice |
Oct 26 2017 Tassajara |
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All the Objects of the Senses InteractSerial: SF-10363 10/25/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of "identity action," emphasizing non-difference and oneness with self and others as articulated in Zen teachings. It examines four lines from "The Sandokai," highlighting the interplay between... Practice, Community, Time |
Oct 25 2017 City Center |
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Unity in Zazen: Embodying EnlightenmentSerial: SF-10509 10/25/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the practice of Zazen as a form of samadhi, emphasizing the unity between individual practitioners and the universe through "face-to-face transmission," where each moment of meditation embodies Buddha's... Buddha, Practice, Zazen |
Oct 25 2017 Tassajara |
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Way-Seeking Mind of the TenzoSerial: SF-10353 10/22/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers on integrating Zen practice with everyday life, emphasizing that Zen is not limited to formal meditation but pervades all actions and aspects of life. The discussion highlights the "Tenzo Kyokun" (Instructions... Practice, Practice Period, Work |
Oct 22 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Fires and the Black River of LossSerial: SF-10486 10/21/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the interconnectedness of life through the metaphor of fire, drawing lessons from natural disasters, particularly the North Bay fires, and the Zen Buddhist practice of meeting suffering as a means for... Time, Suffering, Breath |
Oct 21 2017 City Center |
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October Class 2Serial: SF-10433 10/18/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk at Tassajara focuses on the recurring theme of monastic engagement and the practice of Zen within both traditional and modern contexts. It examines the balance between monastic life and engagement with the world,... Practice, Practice Period, Time |
Oct 18 2017 Tassajara |
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The Quality of Practice MindSerial: SF-10446 10/15/2017, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the concept of "practice mind" within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the transformative nature of the quality of zazen practice. It draws connections between personal practice and broader philosophical themes,... Practice, Zazen, Buddha |
Oct 15 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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Creating Harmonious FieldsSerial: SF-10408 10/14/2017, Sessei Meg Levie dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the practice of Zen by examining how traditional Zen forms and practices, like attending the Zendo and learning temple forms, help create a harmonized collective experience. It highlights the importance of... Practice, Time, Gratitude |
Oct 14 2017 City Center |
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The Price of RiceSerial: SF-10466 10/8/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the deep interconnection between the challenges of racism and the core teachings of Buddhism, particularly the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. It emphasizes the application of Zen practice and... Suffering, Buddha, Community |
Oct 08 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Spiritual Source Shines Clear in the LightSerial: SF-10440 10/7/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk at City Center introduces the harmony of difference and equality, a central theme within the practices of the Zen tradition, specifically examining the Sandokai composed by the Chinese monk Shitou Xiqian. The discussion... Enlightenment, Time, Suffering |
Oct 07 2017 City Center |
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Harmony Beyond Self in ZenSerial: SF-12275 Talk by Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2017-10-04
The talk explores the theme "The Harmony of Difference and Equality" from the 8th-century Chinese Zen poem "Sandokai," emphasizing the interplay between individual uniqueness and communal unity within Zen practice. It further... Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Ceremony |
Oct 04 2017 City Center |
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October Class 1Serial: SF-10324 10/3/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the interpretation and practice of Zazen within the Zen Buddhist tradition, with emphasis on seated meditation as a dynamic, communal, and ceremonial activity. Key teachings highlight the concept of non-... Zazen, Buddha, Practice |
Oct 03 2017 Tassajara |
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Fool Moon, The Constructed SelfSerial: SF-10447 10/1/2017, Kathie Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the notion of constructed reality and how human perception is shaped by sensory input, prior experiences, and cognitive processes. It uses stories such as the tale of the blind men and the elephant and a student... Practice, Effort, Time |
Oct 01 2017 Green Gulch Farm |
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Buddha's Radical JourneySerial: SF-10384 9/30/2017, Ryotan Cynthia Kear dharma talk at City Center.
The talk emphasizes the radical nature of Buddha's teachings, particularly the empowerment of individuals to directly engage with and transform their suffering through practices like Zazen. The speaker relates these teachings to... Suffering, Practice, Time |
Sep 30 2017 City Center |