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Title	Speaker	Date
Fluidity of Mountains Serial: SF-10382 6/3/2017, Carolyn Cavanagh dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the dynamic nature of mountains and their symbolism in Zen Buddhism, discussed in the context of recent weather challenges at the monastery. Through this metaphor, insights from Dōgen Zenji's "Mountains and... *Karmic Consciousness, Time, Consciousness*	Jokai Carolyn Cavanagh	Jun 03 2017 Tassajara
Embrace the Unseen Within Serial: SF-10374 5/31/2017, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the theme of embracing the unknown and resisting the compulsion to define reality solely based on existing knowledge. This exploration is elucidated through references to Zen teachings, particularly... *Time, Zazen, Tassajara*	Leslie James	May 31 2017 Tassajara
The Middle Way is a Moving Target Serial: SF-10352 5/28/2017, Dojin Sarah Emerson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the dynamic and inclusive nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of embracing both suffering and ease in the pursuit of the middle way. It discusses how Zen's bodhisattva vow, which is rooted in the... *Practice, Suffering, Buddhism*	Dojin Sarah Emerson	May 28 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Leaves of Speech Serial: SF-10357 5/27/2017, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the challenges of expressing true understanding and teachings through words, emphasizing the inherent limitations of speech in conveying profound truths. It addresses the impact of kind speech on societal... *Suffering, Practice, Koan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 27 2017 City Center
Right Effort Serial: SF-10487 5/27/2017, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "right effort," emphasizing it as an integral part of the Noble Eightfold Path. The discussion includes reflections on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and BKS Iyengar, comparing Zen and yoga as... *Practice, Effort, Suzuki Roshi*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 27 2017 Tassajara
Words Beyond Words: Zen Simplicity Serial: SF-12236 Talk by Linda Cutts at City Center on 2017-05-27 This talk addresses the challenge of expressing truth through speech and the inherent limitations of language within Zen practice. Drawing from haikus and koans, the discussion emphasizes how words can both miss and meet the mark... *Koan, Blue Cliff Record, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 27 2017 City Center
Nanchuan's Circle Serial: SF-10455 5/24/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of right speech within the context of Zen philosophy, using Case 69 of the Blue Cliff Record as a focal point. The discussion highlights the importance of intentional and mindful communication as... *Breath, Time, Right Speech*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 24 2017 City Center
Just Keep Coming Back Serial: SF-10473 5/24/2017, Chris Fortin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes creating a space of refuge and healing through Zen practice, particularly focusing on collaborations with women veterans. The speaker discusses the importance of faith within the context of Zen, presenting it... *Practice, Faith, Zazen*	Hoka Chris Fortin	May 24 2017 Tassajara
Words as Presence in Zen Practice Serial: SF-12186 Talk by Kansan David Zimmerman at City Center on 2017-05-24 The talk explores the theme of "right speech" within Zen practice, emphasizing the balance between verbal expression and presence, grounded in a koan from the Blue Cliff Record, where a Zen master challenges Dharma brothers on... *Right Speech, Koan, Breath*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 24 2017 City Center
"The Good Woman of Setzuan": Can We Be Good? Serial: SF-10489 5/21/2017, Myo_ Doris Harder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of goodness, trust, and personal growth using Bertolt Brecht's play "The Good Woman of Sichuan" as a framework. The discussion addresses the complexities of being a 'good' person in challenging... *Time, Work, War*	Myoe Doris Harder	May 21 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Kind, Inclusive and Noble Speech Serial: SF-10332 5/20/2017, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of right speech, emphasizing it as an expression of love and self-awareness within Zen practice. The discussion delves into the principles of necessary, kind, helpful, true, and timely speech as... *Right Speech, Practice, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 20 2017 City Center
Love and Be Silent Serial: SF-10458 5/17/2017, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at City Center. This talk examines the concept of "noble speech" through an analysis of Shakespeare's "King Lear," exploring themes of speech, power, love, and vow within Zen practice. The discussion contrasts Cordelia's honest refusal to... *Love, Vow, Practice*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	May 17 2017 City Center
Dogen's Poetry Serial: SF-10467 The talk primarily focuses on the interpretation of Dogen's perspectives on reading sutras and his contributions to Zen literature, especially through his poetry. The discussion elaborates on Dogen's engagement with sutras,... *Dogen, Poetry, japanese*	Steven Heine	May 17 2017 Tassajara
Dogen's Shinjin Datsuraku, Class 2 Serial: SF-10320 The talk focuses on the theme of "Shinjin Datsuraku," or "casting off body and mind," within Dogen's teachings, particularly discussing its expressions in Zen practice and literature. Dogen's magnum opus, "Shobogenzo," and its... Class, Dogen, Time, japanese	Steven Heine	May 16 2017 Tassajara
Dogen's Shinjin Datsuraku, Class 1 Serial: SF-10412 The talk primarily focuses on exploring the concept of "Shinjin Datsuraku," or "casting off body-mind," as discussed in Dogen's teachings. The discussion delves into various interpretations and translations of this pivotal Zen... Class, Dogen, Time, japanese	Steven Heine	May 15 2017 Tassajara
Mothering Serial: SF-10347 5/14/2017, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the theme of mothering in both a personal and spiritual context, emphasizing self-mothering as a path to inner wisdom and compassion. It highlights the concept of the perfection of wisdom, personified as a... *Love, Wisdom, Time*	Edward Espe Brown	May 14 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating Compassion Through Kind Speech Serial: SF-12151 Talk by Ed Sattizahn at City Center on 2017-05-13 The talk explores the concept of "Kind Speech" within the Buddhist tradition, drawing primarily on Dogen's writings, specifically "The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance" in "The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye." The focus is... *Practice Period, Dogen, Zazen*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	May 13 2017 City Center
Winter at Tassajara Serial: SF-10330 5/10/2017, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of practical Zen training during the winter practice period at Tassajara with the ongoing theme of complete and upright speech. It emphasizes listening, self-reflection, and skillful speech as... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	May 10 2017 City Center
Zen Gives Us the Gift of Nothing Serial: SF-10490 5/7/2017, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The discourse centers on the transformative teachings of Zen philosophy, particularly the notion of "nothing" or "emptiness" as integral to understanding existence. The talk delves into the interconnectedness of all life,... *Suffering, Emptiness, Compassion*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	May 07 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Flower Power Serial: SF-10351 5/6/2017, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the significance of the Udumbara flower as a symbol in Zen Buddhism and explores the themes of Dharma transmission and interdependence in life. The discussion connects these themes to broader environmental... *Buddha, Dharma Transmission, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 06 2017 Tassajara
Living in This World and Imagining Another Serial: SF-10359 4/30/2017, Hakusho Ostlund dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the narratives people construct to navigate an ever-changing world and discusses how Buddhist teachings offer "counter-stories" to challenge feelings of separation and isolation. By understanding and... *Buddha, Effort, Work*	Hakusho Ostlund	Apr 30 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Realizing Our Infinite Life Serial: SF-10343 4/23/2017, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the concept of a Zen sanctuary as a place for intimate communication, described as a "face-to-face transmission" of truth. This transmission represents the reciprocity of Dharma amongst beings, emphasizing a... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 23 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Radical Empathy Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-10371 4/16/2017, Qayyum Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on themes of radical empathy and welcoming as essential practices in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing their role in the path of the bodhisattva. It explores the importance of acknowledging indigenous history, fostering... *Bell, Sangha, Practice*	Seiho Qayyum Johnson	Apr 16 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Practice in Daily Life Serial: SF-10344 Talk by Arobin at Tassajara on 2017-04-15 The talk reflects on the transformative experience of participating in the Tassajara Zen Center's summer work period, highlighting both its physical demands and spiritual enrichment as a community affair. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Work, Time*	ARobin Orden	Apr 15 2017 Tassajara
The Practice of Generosity Serial: SF-10409 4/15/2017, Linda Galijan dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the concept of generosity as one of the paramitas, or perfections, essential in Buddhist practice. It highlights the dual meaning of paramitas as both a means to cross over into enlightenment and as an end... *Generosity, Practice, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Apr 15 2017 City Center
Encouraging Words for Summer Practice Serial: SF-10437 4/15/2017, ARobin Orden dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the communal life and practice at Tassajara during the transition from monastic practice to the summer guest season, emphasizing the importance of intentional community, mindfulness, and the teachings of Zen.... *Practice, Work, Time*	ARobin Orden	Apr 15 2017 Tassajara
Embodied Zazen: Pathway to Liberation Serial: SF-10452 Talk by Leslie James at Tassajara on 2017-04-12 The talk begins with reflections on the historical practice at Tassajara before transitioning to a discussion on foundational Soto Zen teachings, particularly focusing on understanding and observing the real Dharma through the... *Time, Soto Zen, Work*	Leslie James	Apr 12 2017 Tassajara
Bodhisattva Training Academy Serial: SF-10403 4/8/2017, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Bodhisattva path and the essence of living by vows vs. being led by karma, emphasizing the significance of connection and the practice of the six paramitas as a means to manifest interconnectedness and... *Bodhisattva, Blue Cliff Record, Practice*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 08 2017 Tassajara
Celebrating the True Function of our Lives Serial: SF-10472 4/8/2017, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance of breath and birth, employing the metaphor of breathing as a continual process of birth and death that mirrors the essence of Zen practice. It also examines the Buddha's mythological birth and... *Breath, Buddha, Time*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Apr 08 2017 City Center
Awakening to Zen: Embodying Thusness Serial: SF-12166 Talk by Shundo David Haye at City Center on 2017-04-06 The talk explores Zen practices with a focus on intrinsic and extrinsic motivations in the pursuit of understanding one's true nature or "thusness," as articulated by Buddhist ancestors like Yunju and Dogen. It stresses the... *Zazen, Tassajara, Suzuki Roshi*	Shundo David Haye	Apr 06 2017 City Center
You are already a Person of Thusness Serial: SF-10448 4/5/2017, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the Zen concept of "thusness" and intrinsic motivation for practice, examining how Zen practice helps reconcile the gap between intellectual understanding and experiential realization. It emphasizes the... *Time, Zazen, Practice*	Shundo David Haye	Apr 05 2017 City Center
The Three Sides of Practice Serial: SF-10326 4/2/2017, Sara Tashker dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of the Buddha's birth and the profound opportunity of human birth to practice Zen Buddhism. It highlights the rarity and preciousness of human existence, paralleling Shantideva's metaphor of a... *Practice, Buddha, Love*	Ango Sara Tashker	Apr 02 2017 Green Gulch Farm
The Impossible Mission of Meditation Serial: SF-10341 4/1/2017, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at City Center. The central thesis of the talk explores the perceived challenges of meditation, particularly Zazen, and the importance of patience and acceptance in the practice. The discussion emphasizes understanding meditation not as a goal-... *Meditation, Practice, Suffering*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Apr 01 2017 City Center
Silent Fusion of Being and Seeing Serial: SF-12154 Talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manue at City Center on 2017-04-01 The talk discusses the challenges of meditation, framed as "The Impossible Mission of Meditation," emphasizing experiential learning over intellectual understanding. It highlights Zen practice, specifically Zazen, as a means to... *Meditation, Zazen, Stillness*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Apr 01 2017 City Center
Going Home Serial: SF-10413 3/26/2017, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on the concept of "going home," exploring both the literal and metaphorical sense of finding one's true place and self. It delves into personal, historical, and societal reflections on privilege and the... *Time, Work, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 26 2017 Green Gulch Farm
Meeting the Request of Sesshin Serial: SF-10470 3/25/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the essence of Zen practice, particularly during a seven-day meditation intensive known as Sashin. An emphasis is placed on the innate dignity and presence within each participant, and the request of Zen... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 25 2017 City Center
Living Buddha-Nature Every Moment Serial: SF-12359 Talk by Paul Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-25 The talk explores the concept of embodying Buddha-nature in every moment through the practice of Zen, particularly during a sesshin, a week-long meditation retreat. It discusses the theme of integration and realization that comes... *Dogen, Study, Giving*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 25 2017 City Center
Our Messy, Boundless Existence Serial: SF-10451 3/24/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the fluidity of time perception during Zen practice, particularly Sashin, and the role of personal reflection in the journey to awakening. It emphasizes the examination of human emotions and experiences within a... *Dogen, Zazen, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 24 2017 City Center
Zen's Dance with Time's Flow Serial: SF-12352 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-24 The talk discusses the philosophical exploration of time's fluidity in Zen practice during the sixth day of Sesshin, focusing on Zen concepts of mindfulness and presence, as exemplified by Dogen's teachings. The talk emphasizes... *Dogen, Zazen, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 24 2017 City Center
Do You Beat The Cart Or The Ox? Serial: SF-10441 3/23/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the dynamic concepts of effort, engagement, and perception in Zen practice, emphasizing the teachings of Dogen Zenji and stages of Samadhi. The notion of "doing for the sake of doing" versus attaching meaning or... *Buddha, Zazen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 23 2017 City Center
Embracing Every Moment's Buddha Nature Serial: SF-12348 Talk by Ryushin Pail Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-23 This talk explores the profound Zen teaching that every aspect of life, from grand rituals to mundane activities, embodies Buddha nature. It discusses the challenge of discerning effort and engagement in daily practice, drawing... *Dogen, Zazen, Emotions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 23 2017 City Center
The Request of the Schedule in Sesshin Serial: SF-10506 3/22/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the engagement and balance in Zen practice, exploring how constructs like schedules or notions of time can become both practical tools and sources of attachment. The discourse references Dogen Zenji's teaching... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 22 2017 City Center
Zen Dance of Mindful Action Serial: SF-12334 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-22 The talk explores the intersection of structure and spontaneity within Zen practice, emphasizing the balance between mindfulness and action. The main thesis delves into how Zen practitioners navigate daily routines and structured... *Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Breath, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 22 2017 City Center
The Perseverance of Me in Sesshin Serial: SF-10389 3/21/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of being present with each experience as it arises. The discussion contrasts striving to become a Buddha with the concept that "this very mind is Buddha"... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 21 2017 City Center
Fluid Mind: Zen's Present Embrace Serial: SF-12165 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-21 The talk explores the concept of "unfixed awareness" and its embodiment during Zen practice, emphasizing the fluid nature of consciousness and the importance of experiencing the present moment. It discusses the teachings of Basso... *Breath, Zazen, Samadhi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 21 2017 City Center
What is the Mode of Expression of Sesshin? Serial: SF-10367 3/20/2017, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme "This very mind is Buddha," drawing on Zen teachings to examine the nature and practice of awakening. It considers the work "The Guest House" by Rumi as an analogy for experiencing emotions and... *Buddha, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 20 2017 City Center
This Mind is Buddha Awakened Serial: SF-12219 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-20 The talk explores the concepts of mindfulness, Zazen practice, and the understanding of Buddha nature, focusing on the idea that "this very mind is Buddha" as declared in a koan by Master Ma. The speaker delves into the... *Rumi, Buddha Mind, Okesa*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 20 2017 City Center
The Crucible of Sesshin Serial: SF-10399 2017-03-19, Siobhan Cassidy, dharma talk at City Center The talk explores the practice and significance of Sashin, a Zen meditation retreat, emphasizing the importance of shared community (Sangha) and personal reflection. It highlights how Sashin serves as a 'crucible' for... *Time, Zazen, Hindrances*	Siobhan Cassidy	Mar 19 2017 City Center
Transformative Zen: Embracing Inner Journeys Serial: SF-12169 Talk by Siobhan Cassidy Sesshin at City Center on 2017-03-19 The talk emphasizes the significance of Sushin, a Zen meditation retreat, as a transformative experience requiring dedication and collective energy. It underscores the importance of collective practice, introspection, and... *Zazen, Hindrances, Desire*	Siobhan Cassidy	Mar 19 2017 City Center
The Practice of Oryoki Serial: SF-10358 3/18/2017, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of oryoki within Zen meditation, exploring its significance both as a practical community eating method and a reflection of one's mental state. The speaker suggests that oryoki serves as a mirror... *Practice, Time, Oryoki*	Onryu Mary Stares	Mar 18 2017 City Center

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