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November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 7 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 21 2017 Tassajara
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 6 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 20 2017 Tassajara
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 5 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 19 2017 Tassajara
The Power of Feelings Serial: 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*	Myoe Doris Harder	Nov 19 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Beyond Body and Mind: Zen Stories Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 18 2017 Tassajara
Nansen Killed The Cat Serial: 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*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 18 2017 City Center
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 3 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2017 Tassajara
November Sesshin Dharma Talk Day 2 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 16 2017 Tassajara
Embodied Enlightenment Through Shared Practice Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 2017
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*	Kanshin Allison Tait	Nov 15 2017 City Center
A Monks Mouth Is Like An Oven Serial: 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*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 12 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Through Ordinary Presence Serial: 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*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 11 2017
The Thin Line Between Life and Death Serial: 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*	Frank Ostaseski	Nov 11 2017 City Center
Zen Practice: Beyond Personal Boundaries Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 07 2017
Wholehearted Zen: Personal to Universal Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 07 2017 Tassajara
Pathways to Enlightenment Through Mindfulness Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 06 2017
Mindful Interconnection: A Zen Journey Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 06 2017 Tassajara
Play of the Mind Serial: 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*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 05 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Sitting in the Great Sky Serial: 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*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 04 2017 City Center
Zen Interconnectedness Through Face-to-Face Transmission Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 02 2017
Interwoven Wisdom: Zen's Unified Path Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 02 2017 Tassajara
The Spiritual Source Shines Clear In The Light Serial: 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*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 29 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Everyday Actions, Infinite Dharma Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 29 2017
Buddha's Wisdom in Everyday Acts Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 29 2017 Tassajara
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*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Oct 28 2017 City Center
Zen Wisdom: Living the Dharma Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 28 2017
Silent Bloom: Zen's Wordless Wisdom Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 28 2017 Tassajara
October Sesshin Day 3 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 27 2017 Tassajara
October Sesshin Day 2 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 26 2017 Tassajara
All the Objects of the Senses Interact Serial: 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*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 25 2017 City Center
Unity in Zazen: Embodying Enlightenment Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 25 2017 Tassajara
Way-Seeking Mind of the Tenzo Serial: 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*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 22 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Fires and the Black River of Loss Serial: 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*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 21 2017 City Center
October Class 2 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2017 Tassajara
The Quality of Practice Mind Serial: 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*	Steve Weintraub	Oct 15 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Creating Harmonious Fields Serial: 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*	Sessei Meg Levie	Oct 14 2017 City Center
The Price of Rice Serial: 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*	Fu Schroeder	Oct 08 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Spiritual Source Shines Clear in the Light Serial: 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*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 07 2017 City Center
Harmony Beyond Self in Zen Serial: 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*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 04 2017 City Center
October Class 1 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 03 2017 Tassajara
Fool Moon, The Constructed Self Serial: 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*	Sokaku Kathie Fischer	Oct 01 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha's Radical Journey Serial: 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*	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Sep 30 2017 City Center
The Precepts as Tools of Transformation 2 Serial: SF-10360 9/27/2017, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the Buddhist precepts as tools for transformation, emphasizing their role in developing self-knowledge, humility, and compassion. The precepts are explored within the framework of Buddhist teachings,... *Precepts, Vow, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 27 2017 City Center
Entering the Way While Staying at Home Serial: SF-10492 9/23/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zaikei Tokudo ordination ceremony, emphasizing its role in the Zen practice of awakening and the transformative process of self-awareness and acceptance. The discussion includes the invocation of Buddhist... *Practice, Name, Ceremony*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 23 2017 City Center
Spiritual Friendship Serial: SF-10328 9/20/2017, ARobin Orden dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the significance of the bodhisattva precepts within the Zen practice, focusing on the transformative power of taking vows and the concept of self-understanding as a means to cultivate compassion. It emphasizes... *Work, Precepts, Time*	ARobin Orden	Sep 20 2017 Tassajara
True Compassion In The Midst Of Hatred Serial: SF-10495 9/17/2017, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the profound nature and practice of compassion in the context of living a life intertwined with wisdom, emphasizing the concept of "karuna" (compassion) and "prajna" (wisdom) from Buddhist teachings. It delves... *Compassion, Wisdom, Suffering*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Sep 17 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Dharma of Gender Identity Serial: SF-10397 Talk by Of Gender Identity at City Center on 2017-09-16 The talk centers on the intersection of Zen Buddhism and gender identity, exploring how Dharma teachings can support non-binary and transgender individuals in living authentically and courageously. It emphasizes the importance of... *Time, Practice, Community*	Panel Discussion	Sep 16 2017 City Center
Transcending Duality Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-10474 Talk by Eugene Bush at City Center on 2017-09-16 This talk explores the inclusivity of the Zen practice as an application of Dogen's teaching of "One Bright Pearl," emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings. It discusses the concept of identity, with a focus on gender... *Time, Work, Liberation*	Eugene Bush	Sep 16 2017 City Center
Precepts and Transformation Serial: SF-10419 9/15/2017, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the foundational role of the bodhisattva precepts in Zen practice, examining their purpose in promoting self-knowledge and transformation. The precepts, referred to as both tools of transformation and... *Work, Precepts, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 15 2017 Tassajara
Old Persons' Zazen Serial: SF-10361 9/13/2017, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the evolution of one's approach to Zazen, particularly as one ages, highlighting the importance of posture, breathing, and maintaining open eyes during practice. It explores the subtleties of Zazen and... *Practice, Zazen, Practice Period*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Sep 13 2017 City Center

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