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Dreg Slurpers Serial: SF-12032 10/16/2016, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the application of Buddhist teachings, particularly the teachings of empathy, selflessness, and the interconnectedness of all beings, in confronting contemporary societal issues such as racism, sexism, and the...	Fu Schroeder	Oct 16 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Judgment and Discernment Serial: SF-12133 10/15/2016, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the essential differences between judgment and discernment within the context of Zen teachings, emphasizing that discernment is a more mindful, open-minded approach that aligns with the concept of "beginner's...	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Oct 15 2016 City Center
Kshanti, Letting Go with Curiosity and an Open Heart Serial: SF-11913 10/9/2016, Monshin Albert Kutchins dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "letting go" through the lens of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of mindfulness and the perfection of kshanti (patience). By reflecting on a Zen story about Hakuin and personal experiences...	Monshin Albert Kutchins	Oct 09 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Life's Uncertainties Patiently Serial: SF-12003 Talk by Monshin Albert Kutchins at Green Gulch Farm on 2016-10-09 The talk explores the practice of letting go within meditation and everyday life, emphasizing the Zen concept of patience, Kshanti. The speaker discusses personal experiences and reflections on Hakuin's story, the challenges of...	Monshin Albert Kutchins	Oct 09 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Make Your Best Effort Serial: SF-12098 10/8/2016, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Zen philosophy of making efforts without attachment to outcomes, using a recent experience with a forest fire at Tassajara as a backdrop to explore impermanence and presence. The narrative transitions to... *Effort*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Oct 08 2016 City Center
It's Better To Ask, How Do You Like Brown Rice? Serial: SF-11976 10/1/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of zazen and the experience of impermanence as central tenets of Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of becoming aware of transience and accepting the changing nature of the self during... *Zazen*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 01 2016 City Center
Fate is Kind Serial: SF-11887 9/25/2016, Anna Thorn dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the interconnectedness of body and mind through the practice of Zazen, emphasizing the importance of teacher-student relationships in Zen practice, and explores the concepts of mindfulness, memory, and the... *Karma*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Sep 25 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Practice at the Urban Temple Serial: SF-12021 9/24/2016, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the unique facets of practicing Zen in an urban environment at the San Francisco Zen Center's Beginner's Mind Temple. It contrasts this with traditional monastic settings and emphasizes the importance of zazen...	Onryu Mary Stares	Sep 24 2016 City Center
Zazen's Mindful Transformation Path Serial: SF-12033 Talk by Mary Stares at City Center on 2016-09-24 This talk discusses the central Zen practice of zazen, or seated meditation, and its significance at the San Francisco Zen Center, which includes locations at Tassajara, Green Gulch Farm, and Beginner's Mind Temple. The speaker...	Onryu Mary Stares	Sep 24 2016 City Center
Being Free From Our Thinking and Emotional Activity Serial: SF-12057 9/18/2016, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the essence of everyday Zen practice, particularly the practice of zazen or seated meditation. It distinguishes zazen from conventional meditation, emphasizing that it is not merely a technique but rather an... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Sep 18 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Precepts of Interconnection in Zen Serial: SF-11895 Talk by Kieryu Lien Schutt at City Center on 2016-09-17 The talk discusses the significance of the 16 bodhisattva precepts in Soto Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of precept study as the basis of Zen practice in the West, not solely meditation. The speaker introduces the "... *Suffering, Precepts*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Sep 17 2016 City Center
The Precept of "And" Serial: SF-12030 9/17/2016, Keiryu Lien Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the significance of precepts in Zen practice, exploring how embodying these vows can lead to transformation through non-duality, interconnectedness, and active engagement with the world. It highlights the... *Suffering*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Sep 17 2016 City Center
Mountains are Moving Serial: SF-12086 9/11/2016, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on the themes of impermanence and the choices available to individuals in response to the inevitable realities of aging, death, and global violence. It uses a story from the Pali Canon to illustrate the...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 11 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Making Contact Serial: SF-12144 9/10/2016, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Zazen as a practice of consciously experiencing the self without control or interference, likening the process to moments of spontaneous awareness described by comedian Louis C.K. It discusses the... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 10 2016 City Center
Traces of Fire: Zen Connection Serial: SF-11901 Talk by Tmzc Leslie James on 2016-09-08 The talk addresses the experiences and reflections surrounding natural disasters, particularly fires, at a spiritual retreat, as a metaphor for exploring Zen philosophy, emphasizing themes of impermanence and community. It...	Leslie James	Sep 08 2016
You Don't Always Get What You Want Serial: SF-11969 9/7/2016, Shokan Jordan Thorn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the First Noble Truth in Buddhism, which is described as the truth of impermanence or suffering, known as dukkha. The discussion explores how life's transitions and losses reflect this truth and highlights the... *Zazen, Tozan*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Sep 07 2016 City Center
Waiting as a Path to Clarity Serial: SF-12082 9/4/2016, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "waiting" as an integral aspect of Zen practice, emphasizing pausing and observing to cultivate equanimity. Through a reading of "Wait" by Antoinette Portis, the discussion illustrates how waiting...	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Sep 04 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Illuminating Cracks With Gold Serial: SF-11942 The talk explores the Zen concept of embracing imperfection through the metaphor of Kintsugi, the practice of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer. It connects this to the ideals of wabi-sabi, emphasizing the beauty of...	Ryuko Laura Burges	Sep 03 2016 City Center
The Dharma of the Dharma King is Thus Serial: SF-12009 8/27/2016, Myozan Myogan Djinn Gallagher dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Koan "The World Honored One Ascends the Platform" from the "Book of Serenity" and its comedic, nonverbal teachings, paralleling discussions on right speech in Zen practice. Emphasis is placed on the... *Right Speech*	Myogan Djinn Gallagher	Aug 27 2016 City Center
Buddhist Practice as Universal Engagement Serial: SF-11972 Talk by Tmzc Leslie James on 2016-08-23 The talk examines Dogen's teaching, specifically from "Only a Buddha and a Buddha," emphasizing the concept that genuine Buddhist practice entails engaging with all beings and integrating one's practice with the universe....	Leslie James	Aug 23 2016
The Body in Zen Practice Serial: SF-11922 8/21/2016, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the role of the body in Zen training and Buddhist practice, highlighting that the body is central to meditation and should be regarded as a portable Zendo. It emphasizes that mindfulness of the body transcends...	Gil Fronsdal	Aug 21 2016 Green Gulch Farm
The Trickster Bodhisattva Serial: SF-12002 8/20/2016, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the trickster archetype's role in spiritual practice and experience, particularly within the context of the Vimalakirti Sutra and its central character, Vimalakirti, who embodies elements of the trickster. This... *Practice Period*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Aug 20 2016 City Center
Zen Engagement for Social Transformation Serial: SF-11944 Talk by Taigen Dan Leighton at City Center on 2016-08-17 The talk primarily explores the integration of bodhisattva values with social engagement, emphasizing the importance of addressing systemic issues such as racism and climate change through the lens of Zen practice. It discusses... *Suffering*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Aug 17 2016 City Center
Kind Speech, Ethical Speech Serial: SF-11911 8/14/2016, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the significance of "right speech" in Zen practice, drawing from Buddhist teachings and texts. It emphasizes the profound impact of speech on interpersonal interactions and societal dynamics. The speaker... *Right Speech*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 14 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Zen in Fire: Cool Breeze Insights Serial: SF-11988 Talk by Tmzc Greg Fain on 2016-08-14 The talk focuses on the practice of Sesshin, the concept of "Menmitsu no Kafu," and the metaphorical "cool breeze through the empty hall" as means to understand Zen practice, particularly under unusual and intense circumstances.... *Tassajara*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 14 2016
There It Is Serial: SF-11941 8/13/2016, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the essence of Zen practice, focusing on Zazen meditation and the transmission of Dharma beyond scriptural texts. It highlights the teaching of Dogen, emphasizing the introspective study of the self and the... *Study, Koan*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Aug 13 2016 City Center
Zen Mindfulness Amidst Life's Chaos Serial: SF-12073 Talk by Zachary Smith at City Center on 2016-08-13 This talk explores the core principles of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing two central components: seated meditation (zazen) and the transmission of Dharma independent of scriptural references. The discussion highlights the nature of... *Study*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Aug 13 2016 City Center
Embracing Fire: Zen's Dynamic Path Serial: SF-12131 Talk by Tmzc Leslie James on 2016-08-10 The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and dealing with personal and collective challenges, using the metaphor of fire as both a literal and symbolic element affecting the Sangha. The discourse examines how...	Leslie James	Aug 10 2016
Right View in a World on Fire Serial: SF-12036 8/6/2016, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of "right view," part of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, and explores its practical implications in historical and contemporary contexts, including the atomic bombing of Japan and current social...	Hozan Alan Senauke	Aug 06 2016 City Center
What is Happening Will Become Obvious Serial: SF-11978 8/3/2016, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the complexity and depth of understanding koans within Zen practice, particularly focusing on Case Seven from "The Gateless Barrier" (Mumonkan). It emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness and readiness for... *Koan*	Onryu Mary Stares	Aug 03 2016 City Center
Unwise Purchases Serial: SF-12106 7/31/2016, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the tension between life's grand existential questions and the ordinary activities that constitute daily existence. It reflects on teachings from the Buddha and Master Dogen to explain how small daily actions... *Suffering*	Fu Schroeder	Jul 31 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Trusting in What Is Supported and Letting Go of What Is Not Supported Serial: SF-12034 2016-07-30, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the fluidity and impermanence of existence and the interconnectedness of all things as foundational concepts in Zen Buddhism. The discussion highlights the role of vows and intentions in navigating the constant...	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jul 30 2016 City Center
Imagining Reality Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-12010 Talk by Tmzc Norman Fischer on 2016-07-30 The talk discusses the role of imagination in shaping reality and its intrinsic connection to Zen practice. The argument is posited that imagination is as real, if not more so, than physical reality, a concept aligned with the...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jul 30 2016
It's Not You Serial: SF-11997 7/29/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk provides a historical and contemporary overview of the San Francisco Zen Center, focusing on the bodhisattva practice and the role of community in Zen training. The speaker highlights the unique environment of the Zen...	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 29 2016 City Center
Zen Roots in American Soil Serial: SF-11923 Talk by Tmzc Mel Weitsman on 2016-07-27 The talk centers on the teachings and influence of Suzuki Roshi in establishing Zen practice in America. It details the foundation of the Zen Center and Tassahara Zen Mountain Center and elaborates on Suzuki Roshi's approach to... *Enlightenment, Buddha Nature*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 27 2016
Beyond Attributes: Embracing Diamond Wisdom Serial: SF-12005 Diamond Sutra Class The talk explores the themes in the Diamond Sutra, with an emphasis on the inconceivability and non-attachment to attributes and perceptions. This discourse underscores the inconsistency between the devotional aspects of Buddhism... *Bodhisattva*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 25 2016 6 Tassajara
The Perfection of Presence Serial: SF-11936 7/24/2016, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the exploration of true nature, presence, and consciousness within Zen philosophy, particularly through reflection on personal experiences and poetic influences. The discussion integrates Zen Master Dogen's... *Enlightenment, Consciousness*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 24 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Bodhisattva Practice at City Center Serial: SF-11950 7/23/2016, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the application of Bodhisattva practice in lay life, using the Vimalakirti Sutra as a foundational text. It emphasizes the Sutra’s portrayal of Vimalakirti, a layperson, as a Bodhisattva who navigates worldly... *Vimalakirti, Bodhisattva*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jul 23 2016 City Center
Grounded Spirituality in Everyday Life Serial: SF-12127 Talk by Tmzc Mel Weitsman on 2016-07-23 The talk emphasizes the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, focusing on the seamless integration of spiritual and mundane practices, with a particular emphasis on groundedness in everyday activities such as gardening and house chores. The... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 23 2016
Selfless Enlightenment Beyond Concepts Serial: SF-11948 Diamond Sutra Class This talk delves into the Diamond Sutra, examining the concepts of repetition for emphasis, the progression of understanding from Shravaka to Bodhisattva, and the practice of giving (Dhanaparamita). The discussion highlights the... *Bodhisattva, Enlightenment*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 22 2016 5 Tassajara
Words That Heal and Unite Serial: SF-11975 Talk by Tmzc Linda Ruth on 2016-07-20 The talk focuses on the practice of "right speech," an integral part of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, emphasizing the concept of "Samyak Vak" or "upright and complete speech." It discusses the moral and karmic implications of... *Right Speech*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 20 2016
Wednesday Night Talk Serial: SF-12116 7/20/2016, Tim Kroll dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the Zen principle of self-discovery, referencing Suzuki Roshi's teachings in "Not Always So," particularly the idea that understanding one's problems requires personal inquiry rather than external advice. It... *Study*	Tim Kroll	Jul 20 2016 City Center
Transcending Self Through Zen Wisdom Serial: SF-11920 Talk by Tmzc Greg Fain on 2016-07-18 This talk delves into the themes of non-attachment and non-abiding from the "Diamond Sutra," emphasizing the importance of perceiving and transcending the constructs of self, being, and soul. It underscores the distinction... *Wisdom*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 18 2016
What is Just Enough? Serial: SF-11984 7/17/2016, Dianne Rigg dharma talk at City Center. The primary focus of the talk is the significance of clothing, specifically robes, in Buddhist practice. It explores the symbolic and practical implications of robes, highlighting their connection to concepts such as emptiness,... *Emptiness*	Dianne Rigg	Jul 17 2016 City Center
The Pivotal Activity Of All Buddhas, Part Two Serial: SF-12004 7/17/2016, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the continuous practice of compassion as a fundamental aspect of Zen, inspired by the legacy of Shunryu Suzuki and Okusan, his wife. It highlights how the practice of Zen and the ceremonies, such as... *Effort, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 17 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Stillness: Zen's Silent Symphony Serial: SF-12129 Talk by Tmzc Greg Fain on 2016-07-16 The talk explores the practice and philosophy of Zen meditation, particularly focusing on Zazen or Shikantaza, characterized as "just sitting." It emphasizes the importance of non-duality in practice and realization, using the... *Practice Period, Koan*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 16 2016
Cultivating Enlightenment Through Buddha's Path Serial: SF-12113 Talk by Tmzc Dupseng Rinpoche on 2016-07-15 The talk focuses on the essence and significance of the Buddha's teachings, emphasizing the preciousness of human life equipped with 18 qualities, and the critical importance of cultivating ethical behavior, mindfulness, and... *Suffering, Happiness*	Dupseng Rinpoche	Jul 15 2016
True Essence Beyond Rank Serial: SF-12107 Talk by Tmzc Layla Bockhorst on 2016-07-13 This talk emphasizes the importance of character and humility over intellectual achievements, using Einstein's life as a reference. It considers the Zen teaching of the "true person of no rank," examining how this principle... *Suzuki Roshi*	Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst	Jul 13 2016
Nothing Is Inconsequential Serial: SF-11940 7/10/2016, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of mindful living by contemplating the weight of daily actions, suggesting that every moment and action has profound consequences both in the external world and the personal internal experience...	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jul 10 2016 Green Gulch Farm
Blanche Hartman: Zen's Pioneering Seamstress Serial: SF-12070 Talk by Sojun Mel Weitsman at City Center on 2016-07-09 The talk provides a detailed account of Blanche Hartman's life and contributions to Zen practice, highlighting her role in integrating and pioneering women's involvement in Zen in the 1960s and 70s, alongside reflections on the... *Suzuki Roshi, Lay Ordination*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 09 2016 City Center

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