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Title	Speaker	Date
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
The Two Truths Serial: SF-09033 9/26/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist concept of "two truths" and the notion of "shunyata" (emptiness), using the Heart Sutra as a central reference. Emphasis is placed on the process of deconstruction and the importance of experiencing... *Heart Sutra, Bodhisattva*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 26 2015 City Center
Nothing Holy About It Serial: SF-09191 09/20/2015, Tim Zentetsu Burkett, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk covers personal experiences and insights into Zen practice, highlighting teachings from Suzuki Roshi and the speaker's own Zen journey. Central to the discussion is the impermanence of desire and identity, with anecdotes...	Tim Zentetsu Burkett	Sep 20 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Precepts Before Meditation: A Spiritual Foundation Serial: SF-09130 Talk by Kieryu Lien Shutt at City Center on 2015-09-19 The talk explores the integration of precepts (sila) in Buddhist practice, emphasizing their importance over mere meditation as the foundational aspect of spiritual cultivation. It discusses the challenges Westerners face with... *Precepts*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Sep 19 2015 City Center
The Precepts Serial: SF-09141 9/19/2015, Keiryu Lien Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the Buddhist precepts (sila) as foundational to meditation practice, arguing that ethical conduct harmonizes one's actions and reduces inner conflict, thereby facilitating effective... *Precepts*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Sep 19 2015 City Center
How to Practice with Your Preferences Serial: SF-09012 9/12/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of preferences and desires in the context of Zen practice, using the analogy of seeing art for the first time to illustrate gaining a new perspective in meditation. It discusses how desires, for...	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Sep 12 2015 City Center
No Hindrance, No Fear Serial: SF-09046 9/9/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Heart Sutra's teaching on the transformative potential of perception and engagement with reality, emphasizing the phrase "with nothing to attain," which suggests a shift from entanglement in desires and... *Heart Sutra, Hindrances, Emotions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 09 2015 City Center
Clouds Sweep the Eternal Sky Serial: SF-09058 9/5/2015, Graham Ross dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intricate nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the impossibility of capturing Zen teachings through verbal instruction alone. Rooted in the story of "Yaoshan Ascends the Seat," the discussion delves into the... *Effort*	Graham Ross	Sep 05 2015 Tassajara
Nothing Holy About It Serial: SF-09183 9/5/2015, Zentetsu Tim Burkett dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the application of Zen teachings in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of embracing experiences, whether pleasurable or challenging, without judgment. Personal anecdotes illustrate how these teachings... *Suzuki Roshi*	Tim Zentetsu Burkett	Sep 05 2015 City Center
Nothing Holy About It Serial: SF-09139 9/3/2015, Zentetsu Tim Burkett dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses key teachings and personal experiences within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of meditation in cultivating a resilient mind and an open heart. The speaker reflects on transformative experiences under...	Tim Zentetsu Burkett	Sep 03 2015 Tassajara
Everything Changes Serial: SF-08992 9/2/2015, Gendo Lucy Xiao dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the Buddhist concept of impermanence, emphasizing its impact on life and perception, and referencing key Buddhist texts to explore how acceptance of change can alleviate suffering. The discussion includes a... *Suzuki Roshi, Suffering*	Gendo Lucy Xiao 玄道	Sep 02 2015 City Center
Following Bread Crumbs to the Heart's Home Serial: SF-09027 9/2/2015, Linda Galijan, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of spiritual practice as a continuous journey of self-awareness and transformation. By examining the poem "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters" by Portia Nelson, the discussion highlights the... *Suffering*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Sep 02 2015 Tassajara
How to Sit Zazen Serial: SF-09014 8/29/2015, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "practice" in Zen, emphasizing the importance of understanding oneself and pursuing a sincere practice that acknowledges both personal growth and collective harmony. It highlights how self-...	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Aug 29 2015 City Center
Zen Paths to Conflict Peace Serial: SF-09199 8/26/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature of conflict and power, emphasizing their inherent presence in human interactions. It highlights the application of Zen principles, particularly zazen, to understand and navigate conflicts both... *Heart Sutra*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 26 2015 Tassajara
Dogen's Waka Poems Serial: SF-09096 8/24/2015, Shohaku Okumura, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen Zenji's waka poems, particularly focusing on their representation of seasonal changes as an expression of dharma and true reality. The speaker translates and comments on specific poems, emphasizing themes... *Dogen*	Shohaku Okumura	Aug 24 2015 Tassajara
Falling in Love Serial: SF-09142 8/22/2015, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the theme of balance and groundlessness within Zen practice, emphasizing that true growth and creativity often emerge from a state of instability rather than equilibrium. It draws upon Zen teachings and personal...	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Aug 22 2015 Tassajara
Awakening to Lifes Unified Dance Serial: SF-09197 8/22/2015, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of waking up to the unity of all life, emphasizing how life’s experiences of joy and sorrow are intertwined without separation. Through examining personal conditioning and assumptions, individuals...	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Aug 22 2015 City Center
Big Mind Talking to Small Mind Serial: SF-08993 8/19/2015, Laurie Senauke dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the significance of inner dialogue, highlighting the practice of addressing oneself by name as a method for enhancing self-awareness and control, linking the discussion to both Zen teachings and contemporary... *Zuigan, Suzuki Roshi*	Kosei Laurie Senauke	Aug 19 2015 Tassajara
Breaking the Staff Serial: SF-09053 8/19/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "beginner's mind" through the Zen koan "Dijon's Most Intimate," from the "Book of Serenity." It examines the idea of not knowing as a path to intimacy and enlightenment, positing that openness to... *Book of Serenity*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 19 2015 City Center
Tracing Zen's Path: Wisdom Unfolded Serial: SF-09232 Talk by Shundo David Haye at Tassajara on 2015-08-19 The main thesis of the talk is a detailed exploration of Zen Buddhism's transmission from its Chinese roots, focusing on teachings and perspectives from Chinese Zen ancestors, specifically Bodhidharma, Daikan Eno (Huineng), and... *Enlightenment*	Shundo David Haye	Aug 19 2015 Tassajara
Dizang's "Most Intimate" Serial: SF-09148 08/16/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen concept of "not knowing," emphasizing its intimate nature in spiritual awakening. The discussion centers around a koan from the Book of Serenity, featuring a dialogue between the historical Zen figures... *Suzuki Roshi, Koan*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 16 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Work Practice and Way Seeking Mind Serial: SF-08997 8/15/2015, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the intersection of Zen work practice and cultural work ethics, particularly the Protestant work ethic, as articulated by Max Weber. The discussion contrasts these with Zen approaches such as "a day without... *Suzuki Roshi*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Aug 15 2015 City Center
Natural Living and Buddha Nature Serial: SF-09229 Talk by Shundo David Haye at Tassajara on 2015-08-15 This talk delves into the transmission and evolution of Chinese Zen, focusing on the influence of early figures like Bodhidharma, Kanchi Sosan, and Yogodaishi, and the resonance of their teachings, as expressed in classical Zen... *Delusion, Buddha Nature*	Shundo David Haye	Aug 15 2015 Tassajara
Unveiling the Buddha Nature Within Serial: SF-09115 Talk by Mark Blum at Tassajara on 2015-08-12 The talk explores core themes of Buddha nature, Tathagatagarbha, and critiques of the Four Inversions and the Four Noble Truths, focusing on the misperceptions of self, permanence, purity, and joy in Buddhist practice.... *Buddha Nature*	Mark Blum	Aug 12 2015 Tassajara
The Harmony of the Two Truths Serial: SF-09214 8/12/2015, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the Zen principles of conventional and ultimate truths, using stories of ancient Zen masters Yunyan and Dungshan to illustrate these concepts. The importance of not seeking enlightenment from others but... *Study*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 12 2015 Tassajara

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