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Title	Speaker	Date
Who is the Teacher, Meeting Oneself Serial: 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*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 30 2017 City Center
The Old Master Sharpening The Sword Serial: 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*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Dec 23 2017 City Center
To Become Completely Who We Are Serial: 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*	Onryu Mary Stares	Dec 20 2017 City Center
Cultivating the Dark Serial: 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*	Ango Sara Tashker	Dec 17 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Gift of Nothing Serial: 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*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 16 2017 City Center
Embracing Fragility for Spiritual Growth Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2017
Awakening Beyond Self: Zen Transmission Serial: SF-10356 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-14 The main thesis of this talk revolves around the necessity of having a teacher for overcoming egocentric consciousness and the liberation derived from it. It emphasizes face-to-face transmission and the importance of engaging in... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 14 2017
Embrace Your Dharma Seat Serial: SF-10321 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-13 The talk primarily explores the concept of "face-to-face transmission" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of thoroughly accepting one's Dharma seat as the way to liberation. It touches on various anecdotes and examples,... *Buddha, Liberation, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 13 2017
How Do You Hear The Dharma? Serial: SF-10350 12/13/2017, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the transmission of Dharma, particularly through the anecdotal story of the Buddha twirling a flower and Mahakasyapa's understanding, emphasizing face-to-face and non-verbal transmission methods. It draws a... *Buddha, Time, Posture*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Dec 13 2017 City Center
Zen Encounters: Path of Compassion Serial: SF-10390 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-12 This talk focuses on the teachings of the Zen lineage, specifically exploring the historical relationship between Liu Tiemo, known as Iron Grinder Lu, and her teacher Guishan Lingyu. The speaker also reflects on the concept of... *Doubt, Time, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 12 2017
Touching the Incoherent: Zen's Living Way Serial: SF-10459 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-11 The talk explores the concept of face-to-face transmission in Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the interplay of coherence and incoherence. It highlights the significance of touching and being touched by the 'other' or... *Suzuki Roshi, Transmission, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 11 2017
Whispers of Zen: Beyond Silence Serial: SF-10493 Talk by Tmzc Tenshin Reb Anderson on 2017-12-10 The talk explores a Zen Buddhist narrative involving a monk named Judy and encounters with mystical figures like the nun Reality and the teacher Celestial Dragon, which emphasize the themes of speech, silence, and spiritual... *Practice, Resistance, Time*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 10 2017
Intimately Transmitted from West to East Serial: 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*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 09 2017 City Center
Universal Meeting in Every Moment Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 09 2017
Perfection and Imperfection Serial: 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*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Dec 02 2017 City Center
November Class 4 Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 30 2017 Tassajara
Practice is not a Matter of Far or Near Serial: 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*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 29 2017 City Center
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*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 26 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Grasping At Things Is Surely Delusion Serial: 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*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Nov 25 2017 City Center
Harmony in Differences: Finding True Song Serial: 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*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Nov 25 2017 City Center
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

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