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Title	Speaker	Date
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 7 Serial: SF-09061 12/3/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the theme of engaging with Zen practice to transcend fixed constructs of reality, emphasizing the fluidity of experience and the concept of "not knowing." It differentiates directed attention from... *Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 03 2015 Tassajara
2015 Rohatsu day 3 talk Serial: SF-09107 12/02/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores strategies for managing irritation within a monastic setting, linking them to deeper Zen practices of noticing, acknowledgment, and forgiveness within oneself. It delves into the teachings of the "Vimalakirti...	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 02 2015 City Center
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 6 Serial: SF-09145 12/1/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the integration of experiential and cognitive dimensions in Zen practice, emphasizing awareness and engagement with conditioned experiences. It explores the delicate balance between habitual patterns and the... *Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 01 2015 Tassajara
2015 Rohatsu day 2 talk Serial: SF-09178 12/01/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis of the talk revolves around the concept of "Genjo Koan," exploring its significance in manifesting present reality and its application in understanding individuality and connection to all things. The discussion... *Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 01 2015 City Center
2015 Rohatsu day 1 talk Serial: SF-09146 11/30/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the essence of a seven-day Sashin, emphasizing the importance of being entirely one with practice through zazen. It highlights treating one's own heart and mind like honored guests, encouraging a posture and... *Zazen, Monkey Mind*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 30 2015 City Center
A Small Vase of Wild Flowers Serial: SF-09195 11/28/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the concept of busyness versus non-busyness through a Zen Buddhist perspective, using personal experiences to illustrate the yearning for a state of calm and freedom. It emphasizes the significance of living... *Samadhi*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 28 2015 City Center
Awakening amidst Modern Chaos Serial: SF-09202 Talk by Furyu Nancy Schroeder at City Center on 2015-11-28 The talk explores the contrast between the busyness of modern life and moments of spiritual clarity, using the Zen story of Yunnan and Dao Wu as a metaphor for these two states. There is an emphasis on the significance of...	Fu Schroeder	Nov 28 2015 City Center
Shape Shifting Serial: SF-09161 11/24/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the concept of "shape-shifting" in Zen practice, focusing on the transitory nature of being and the notion of interbeing. By examining how our states of mind and existence morph during practices like zazen, the...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 24 2015 Tassajara
60 Years in the Womb Serial: SF-08999 11/23/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen practice through the lens of metaphoric stories, such as the tale of Harishipa's 60 years in the womb and its reflection on personal isolation and eventual emergence into enlightenment. The narrative... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 23 2015 Tassajara
Pure Conduct Serial: SF-09084 11/22/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the dual aspects of Zen practice, juxtaposing the rigid structures of restraint and discipline with the fluidity and acceptance necessary for ceaseless practice. It highlights how practice encompasses both...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 22 2015 Tassajara
Whole-Hearted Gratitude Practice Serial: SF-11241 11/22/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of gratitude in Zen practice, emphasizing its authenticity and intrinsic value in everyday life and spiritual practice. It considers the challenges of consumer culture, societal pressures, and... *Gratitude*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 22 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Ceaseless Practice Serial: SF-09021 11/21/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of immersion within the human condition, emphasizing the idea of "interbeing," as exemplified in the Zen practice of sesshin. This theme is further discussed through Dogen's concepts of "pure conduct... *Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 21 2015 Tassajara
Jukai Serial: SF-09063 2015-11-21, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of practicing "beginner's mind" and loving-kindness (metta) as a means to promote global peace and personal well-being. The discussion references the Lotus Sutra, particularly the chapter on...	Shosan Victoria Austin	Nov 21 2015 City Center
Now Becomes Visible Serial: SF-09057 11/20/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the unpredictability of perception and consciousness in Zen practice, highlighting the importance of engaging with the present moment rather than imposing preconceived conclusions. The discussion emphasizes... *Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 20 2015 Tassajara
Citta and Hridaya Serial: SF-09095 11/19/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme "this very mind is Buddha," delving into Zen practices and teachings focused on the embodied experience of mindfulness. Emphasizing the interplay of directed and receptive attention, it examines how... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 19 2015 Tassajara
Immersion in Interbeing Serial: SF-09039 11/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on the interplay of practice and realization in Zen, highlighting how they are inseparable rather than two distinct stages. It explores how returning to basic practices, like breathing and mindful... *Study*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 18 2015 Tassajara
Shining The Light of Hope Serial: SF-09134 11/18/2015, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the Zen practice of transitioning from awareness to action, using the metaphor of the hundred-foot pole and the concept of interconnectedness within a vast web of life. In the context of contemporary global...	Horin Nancy Petrin	Nov 18 2015 City Center
Sitting In The Heart Land Serial: SF-11265 11/15/2015, Shokuchi Carrigan, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of "body time" and the true abode of Buddha, initiated by a story from the Zen tradition involving Yangshan and Guishan. The discourse examines the importance of mindfulness and engaging with the "...	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Nov 15 2015 Green Gulch Farm
In The Face of Impermanence Serial: SF-09120 2015-11-14, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on confronting impermanence and suffering through Zen practice, particularly by studying the "Genjo Koan." It addresses how to engage with life's complexities without clinging to narratives or judgments, thus...	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 14 2015 City Center
Paris: The Benefit of Zen Serial: SF-09147 11/14/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the benefits of Zen practice in confronting life's tragedies, emphasizing the fundamental reality not influenced by life's ups and downs. It addresses the importance of steadfast commitment to Zen practice,... *Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 14 2015 Tassajara
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 5 Serial: SF-09066 11/11/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the efficacy of aspiration in Zen practice, emphasizing Dogen's teachings on vows and the role of citta, or discerning consciousness, as integral to engaging with existential challenges. It also addresses the...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 11 2015 Tassajara
Zen Presence: Authentic Living Now Serial: SF-09151 Talk by Curtis Fabens at City Center on 2015-11-11 The talk focuses on finding presence and authenticity in one's current place and state, drawing from Zen principles and practices. Emphasizing body awareness, the discussion references Dogen Zenji’s "Genjo Koan" to illustrate how... *Suffering*	Curtis Fabens	Nov 11 2015 City Center
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 4 Serial: SF-09026 11/9/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into Dogen's teachings, particularly the fascicle "Hotsu Buddhaishin," which discusses the three kinds of consciousness: citta, hridaya, and vriddha. It is emphasized that citta, the discriminating mind, initiates... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 09 2015 Tassajara
Welcome Home Serial: SF-09086 11/08/2015, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily explores the theme of "home" as a metaphor for inner peace and self-awareness in Zen practice. The discourse reflects on the concept of samadhi and the teachings conveyed in Dongshan Myongje (Tozan Ryokai)'s "... *Samadhi, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Tozan*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 08 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Myriad Things Come Forth and Experience Themselves Serial: SF-09030 11/7/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the Genjo Koan by Dogen Zenji, elucidating key concepts of Zen, particularly the interplay between unity and individual uniqueness in Buddhist philosophy. The discussion focuses on the Genjo Koan's notion of... *Koan, Buddha Nature*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Nov 07 2015 City Center
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 3 Serial: SF-09127 11/5/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The central focus of the talk is the interplay between form and emptiness in Zen practice and its relation to awakening. The discussion emphasizes how subjective human experiences and cosmic truths coexist and interact, using...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 05 2015 Tassajara
We Are All Hungry Ghosts Serial: SF-09209 11/01/2015, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the feelings of connection and disconnection through the lens of Zen teachings, particularly focusing on the concept of "hungry ghosts," used as a metaphor for human suffering and dissatisfaction. It ties these... *Ceremony, Suffering*	Ango Sara Tashker	Nov 01 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Nirvana is Following One Thing Through To The End Serial: SF-09188 10/31/2015, Kai Ji Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of nirvana as articulated by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the notion of "following one thing through to the end." It critically examines the historical and philosophical aspects of Zen, addressing the... *Nirvana*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Oct 31 2015 City Center
Wind and Water Serial: SF-09135 10/30/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice, daily life, and the natural world, focusing on the concept of dependent co-arising and its manifestation in personal experiences. It discusses the roles of Tassajara and...	Leslie James	Oct 30 2015 Tassajara
Zen: Community as Practice Path Serial: SF-09059 Talk by Curtis Fabens at City Center on 2015-10-28 The talk examines the significance of community practice in Zen, highlighting themes of community, intimacy, and personal discovery. Emphasizing the benefits of practicing in a community versus individually, it underscores how... *Community, Practice Period*	Curtis Fabens	Oct 28 2015 City Center
St. Kevin and the Blackbird Serial: SF-09144 10/27/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the challenges and rewards inherent in Zen practice, addressing the concept of engaging with one's karma and the paradoxes involved in achieving spiritual growth. It emphasizes the importance of discipline,...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 27 2015 Tassajara
Energy of Sitting Serial: SF-09225 10/26/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk centers on the balance between directed and receptive attention in Zen practice, emphasizing how these elements contribute to an awakened consciousness. It explores the notion that mindful awareness, even in mundane...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 26 2015 Tassajara
Friendship Serial: SF-09013 10/25/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the essential role of friendship within the spiritual path, primarily illustrated by Buddhist teachings. It draws extensively from the Magiya Sutta, emphasizing how true spiritual friendship encompasses the... *Sangha*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 25 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Giving Birth to Buddha Mudra Serial: SF-09122 10/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, particularly the dynamic between full engagement in Zen meditation and the resulting experiential phenomena. It draws parallels between this meditation practice and the process of...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 25 2015 Tassajara
Seijiki Serial: SF-09085 10/24/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Sajiki ceremony, a traditional Buddhist ritual with origins in the Shingon branch of Buddhism, emphasizing the nurturing and offering of food. This ceremony, introduced to the San Francisco Zen Center... *Ceremony, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 24 2015 City Center
Form is Form Serial: SF-09185 10/24/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the themes of letting go of ingrained inhibitions within Zen practice and how this opens one to the manifestations of Dharma. The discussion emphasizes mindfulness in ordinary life, presenting the state of "... *Study*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 24 2015 Tassajara
Upright and at Ease - Reckless and Shameless Serial: SF-09051 10/23/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen during Sesshin, emphasizing the significance of "upright sitting" and engaging with one's immediate experiences. It explores the fluid dynamics of mind and awareness, advocating for a... *Emotions, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 23 2015 Tassajara
Giving Attention, Receiving Experience Serial: SF-09000 10/22/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay of directed and receptive attention in Zen practice, emphasizing the methodology of Shikantaza and insights from Dogen Zenji. It highlights the non-dual experience in meditation, encourages... *Chanting*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 22 2015 Tassajara
Non-Judgmental Approach to Practice Serial: SF-09094 10/21/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the interplay between practice and the human condition, focusing on aligning personal intent with Zen teachings. It emphasizes practicing with a non-dual perspective, recognizing human imperfections without... *Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 21 2015 Tassajara
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 2 Serial: SF-09062 10/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk analyzes core principles of Zen and Buddhist practice, with an emphasis on the notion of shunyata—often referred to as "emptiness" or "wisdom beyond wisdom." It explores how this concept integrates with practice,... *Zazen, Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 18 2015 Tassajara
What Is Zen Practice? Serial: SF-09080 10/18/2015, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk contemplates the essence of Zen practice, urging the audience to engage with the profound question, "What is Zen practice?" and highlights the importance of continuous inquiry. By exploring the depth of wonder—through... *Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 18 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Waking Up With The Whole Wide World Serial: SF-09079 10/17/2015, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice with daily life through the themes of awakening and delusion. The speaker emphasizes the importance of living with awareness for the benefit of all beings, drawing from Eihei... *Practice Period*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Oct 17 2015 City Center
Tassajara Fall 2015 Practice Period Class 1 Serial: SF-09190 10/13/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the practice of non-duality in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of Dogen's Bendowa and the Heart Sutra. It examines the notion of śūnyata (emptiness) and how its understanding has evolved within the... *Emptiness, Heart Sutra*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 13 2015 Tassajara
Sometimes The Teacher, Sometimes The Student Serial: SF-09011 10/11/2015, Edward Brown, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk centers on the overarching theme of self-discovery within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of sitting with oneself, understanding one's true nature, and continuously engaging in the practice with a beginner’s... *Suzuki Roshi, Study*	Edward Espe Brown	Oct 11 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Taking the Backward Step Serial: SF-09113 10/10/2015, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Soto Zen practice period at City Center, exploring the historical background and significance of intense practice periods related to zazen. It highlights the teachings of Eihei Dogen, particularly the "... *Dogen, Zazen*	Steve Weintraub	Oct 10 2015 City Center
Inner and Outer Shingi Serial: SF-09081 10/4/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of Shingi, both the "outer" and "inner" aspects, within the context of Buddhist practice, particularly how they guide practitioners in aligning their actions and intentions. The discourse emphasizes... *Shingi, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 04 2015 Tassajara
Nothing Holy - Everything Holy Serial: SF-09133 10/04/2015, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers around a Jataka tale involving the Buddha's past life as the King of the Crows, emphasizing themes of wisdom, compassion, and the dangers of revenge and hatred. Additionally, it touches on the significance of... *Bodhidharma, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 04 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Dogen and the Genjo Koan Serial: SF-09077 10/3/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing "Zen is our everyday life," derived from Suzuki Roshi's commentary on Dogen Zenji's "Genjo Koan." The discussion provides an overview of Dogen's... *Study*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 03 2015 City Center
To Study The Buddha Way is to Study The Self Serial: SF-09132 9/30/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the central role of Dogen Zenji's work, particularly the "Genjo Koan," in understanding Zen as a practice rooted in everyday life rather than seeking enlightenment through extraordinary experiences. The... *Study, Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Sep 30 2015 City Center
From Views To Wonder Serial: SF-09103 09/27/2015, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the Zen practice of dereification, emphasizing the importance of viewing thoughts as mental events rather than accurate depictions of reality. It draws distinctions between reifying beliefs and the Zen principle...	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Sep 27 2015 Green Gulch Farm

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