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Composure Serial: SF-09215 5/9/2015, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of equanimity within Zen practice, emphasizing its role in cultivating composure and a balanced mind amid tension or stress. The discussion highlights equanimity as a fundamental component of the... *Equanimity, Practice, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	May 09 2015 Tassajara
This Noble Posture Serial: SF-09005 5/6/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the significance of zazen, or sitting meditation, in Zen practice, drawing on teachings from Dogen’s "Fukan Zazengi" and the "Bendowa." It describes zazen as an embodied practice that balances posture and... *Zazen, Practice, Posture*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 06 2015 Tassajara
Finding Our Deepest Intention Serial: SF-09015 5/6/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. This talk at the San Francisco Zen Center serves as an orientation for the upcoming practice period, emphasizing the historical and spiritual significance of practice periods within the Zen tradition. It highlights the... *Practice Period, Practice, Intention*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	May 06 2015 City Center
Fukanzazengi Class Part 1 Serial: SF-09028 5/5/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk introduces the summer 2015 class at Tassajara with a discussion centered around "Fukan Zazengi," a foundational text by Dogen on Zazen practice. While exploring the text's historical context and influence, various... *Practice, Dogen, Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 05 2015 Tassajara
The Birth of Waking Up Serial: SF-08996 5/3/2015, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the celebration of Buddha's birth, exploring its symbolic and practical implications for Zen practice. It emphasizes the notion of spiritual awakening as a continuous, individual journey connected with... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Steve Weintraub	May 03 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Creating Healing Ritual at Home in the Heart Serial: SF-09006 5/2/2015, Paula Arai dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the integration of Zen practices into Western contexts, focusing on the healing potential of personal and ritualized activities influenced by Japanese Zen traditions. The discussion revolves around ten... *Buddha, Buddha Nature, Time*	Unclear	May 02 2015 City Center
Getting Close When You Would Rather Keep Your Distance Serial: SF-09158 5/1/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the connection between Buddhism and personal experience, emphasizing the importance of studying the self and the intrinsic reality of freedom and peace as highlighted in Dogen's "Genjo Koan". The discussion... *Pain, Suffering, Time*	Leslie James	May 01 2015 Tassajara
Sharing in the Pleasure of Zen Serial: SF-09071 4/29/2015, Daiyu Judith Randall dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the theme of joy within Zen practice, examining how concepts such as compassion, kindness, and forgiveness contribute to a fulfilling and meaningful life, free from the bonds of suffering. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Compassion, Liberation*	Daiyu Judith Randall	Apr 29 2015 City Center
Just a Story Serial: SF-09152 4/26/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen tradition's shift from the Indian model focused on individual spiritual attainments to the Zen model that emphasizes the relationship between teacher and student. It examines how language and stories can... *Time, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Fu Schroeder	Apr 26 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Way of Tenderness Serial: SF-09136 4/25/2015, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of spiritual practice as embodied experience, emphasizing that the path of awakening is through one's own physical form rather than external teachings or identities. This includes a guided... *Practice, Suffering, Oneness*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Apr 25 2015 City Center
Zen: Beyond Success and Performance Serial: SF-09064 Talk by Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst at City Center on 2015-04-22 This talk discusses the refuge found in Zen practice, emphasizing its role in transcending societal pressures of performance and success. It reflects on how Zen practice, especially zazen, allows individuals to confront their... *Practice, Time, Love*	Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst	Apr 22 2015 City Center
Generosity at Work Serial: SF-09150 4/21/2015, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the theme of generosity within the context of Zen practice. It reflects on the acts of giving and receiving as interdependent processes and emphasizes the foundational role of generosity in Buddhist practice,... *Generosity, Practice, Work*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Apr 21 2015 Tassajara
Walking the Bird's Path Mindfully Serial: SF-09230 Talk by Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts at Green Gulch Farm on 2015-04-19 The talk discusses the interconnectedness of Zen practice and environmental stewardship, emphasizing the necessity of not disregarding any aspect of life. It references Earth Day to highlight mindfulness towards the Earth's care... *Practice, Study, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Apr 19 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Oak Tree in the Courtyard Serial: SF-09091 4/18/2015, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the 90-day practice period at Tassajara as a profound training ground for Zen practitioners, emphasizing Zazen and strict guidelines. Reference is made to Suzuki Roshi's teachings on the... *Practice Period, Practice, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Apr 18 2015 City Center
The World in a Grain of Rice Serial: SF-09231 4/15/2015, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essence and teaching methods in Zen, particularly through koans, focusing on embodying teachings beyond mere scriptural references. By discussing Shue Feng's koan about holding the world within a grain of... *Time, Study, Koan*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Apr 15 2015 City Center
Ascending the Mountain Serial: SF-09075 4/14/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the critical role of practice in Zen, particularly through work and the embodiment of practice in daily life. It critiques the tendency of some Zen practitioners to neglect the foundational aspect of shila, or... *Practice, Work, Ceremony*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 14 2015 Tassajara
Breakthroughs Serial: SF-09082 4/12/2015, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of breakthroughs in the context of Zen practice, outlining how breakthroughs—sudden, dramatic discoveries or developments—are essential in addressing contemporary societal challenges such as climate... *Work, Time, Practice*	Marc Lesser	Apr 12 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Living in Alignment with Reality Serial: SF-09169 4/11/2015, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on the concept of "Living in Alignment with Reality," as understood through the lens of Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes the importance of the Five Remembrances from the Upajjhatthana Sutta—realities related to aging... *Time, Attachment, Suffering*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Apr 11 2015 City Center
Not the Self You Expected Serial: SF-09201 4/9/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the transformative process of Zen training at Tassajara and the study of the self, underscoring the concept that the practice is not about becoming an ideal Zen monk but about realizing one's true self. It... *Practice, Study, Work*	Leslie James	Apr 09 2015 Tassajara
Right View Serial: SF-08994 4/8/2015, Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the concept of "right view" within the framework of the Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path. It explores how worldviews are shaped by various cultural influences and philosophical teachings, examining distinctions... *Suffering, Buddha, Time*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Apr 08 2015 City Center
Celebrating Buddha's Birthday Serial: SF-09023 4/4/2015, Anshin Rosalie Curtis, dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on commemorating Buddha's birthday and explores the legendary story of his birth, framed within the context of his life’s pivotal events—birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana—celebrated at the San Francisco Zen... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Apr 04 2015 City Center
Too Busy Serial: SF-09137 3/29/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on personal experiences with Zen practice and the concept of busyness, through the lens of a dialogue between Yunyan and Dao Wu, as well as the speaker's own path from monastic life to integrating Zen teachings... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 29 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Responding to Life Serial: SF-09099 3/28/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the balance between contemplation and action within the practice of Zen, emphasizing the theme of self-awareness, intentionality, and the interplay of delight and havoc. The discussion highlights the teachings... *Time, Practice, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 28 2015 City Center
What I've Learned So Far Serial: SF-09218 3/27/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the practice of meditation, emphasizing the balance between action and non-grasping, and highlights the unpredictable nature of experience. References to personal anecdotes illustrate the responses to... *Practice, Breath, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 27 2015 City Center
Receiving the Gift You Already Have Serial: SF-09174 3/26/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of "experiencing the experience," exploring how moments free from self-imposed labels and narratives can cultivate a deeper awareness and understanding. The discussion draws upon Zen teachings that... *Zazen, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2015 City Center
Presence Serial: SF-09007 3/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the concept of presence in Zen practice, focusing on the interplay between experiencing each moment fully and the acceptance of impermanence. It emphasizes the co-creation of experiences when all... *Buddha, Effort, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 25 2015 City Center
Heartfelt Effort Serial: SF-09102 3/24/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of perseverance and engagement in Zen practice, using haiku by Mitsu Suzuki and teachings from Rilke and Samuel Beckett to illustrate these concepts. It emphasizes the importance of sustained... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 24 2015 City Center
The Calmness of Day Two of Sesshin Serial: SF-09067 3/23/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of calmness, presence, and meaning within Zen practice, particularly focusing on the experience of "sashin" – an intensive meditation retreat. It emphasizes the impermanence and continual change of... *Suzuki Roshi, Work, Pain*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 23 2015 City Center
Just This Is It, Always Close Serial: SF-09020 3/22/2015, Taigen Dan Leighton dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the teachings and stories of Dongshan Liangjie, focusing on concepts of suchness, self, and non-self. Key stories include Dongshan's realization by a stream and interactions with the teacher Yunyan, illustrating... *Practice, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Mar 22 2015 Green Gulch Farm
What Does It Mean to Let Go in Zazen? Serial: SF-09090 3/22/2015, Tim Kroll, dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the practice of Shikantaza within the context of a Sashin, emphasizing its dualities and the experience of letting go in zazen. It explores the balance between being present in the moment and the various... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Tim Kroll	Mar 22 2015 City Center
Just This Is It Serial: SF-09022 3/21/2015, Taigen Dan Leighton dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the teachings of the 9th-century Zen master Dongshan, particularly focusing on his practice of "suchness" as conveyed in Dongshan's verse, "It now is me, I now am not it," illustrating the dynamic interplay... *Practice, Study, Suzuki Roshi*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Mar 21 2015 City Center
The Koan of Life: Activity and Stillness Serial: SF-09117 3/18/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the interplay between self and non-self within Zen practice, emphasizing how this tension leads to equanimity. It incorporates existential inquiries such as "What do you want?", "How do you suffer?", and "What... *Practice, Dogen, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 18 2015 City Center
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi Serial: SF-09138 3/15/2015, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of Dharma in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its multifaceted meanings, including truth, phenomena, and the teaching of the truth of phenomena. The discussion elaborates on the causes of dissatisfaction... *Intimacy, Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 15 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Love and Compassion: The Selma That's Right Here and Now Serial: SF-09184 3/14/2015, Keiryu Lien Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on themes of compassion and race relations, exploring the roles of privilege and oppression within the framework of Zen practice. It examines how societal issues, particularly those concerning race, require a... *Compassion, Love, Suffering*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Mar 14 2015 City Center
The Practice of Being a Student Serial: SF-09203 3/11/2015, Tim Kroll dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the essence of being a student, particularly within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing qualities such as curiosity, diligence, and openness. It references the importance of questioning and learning through... *Time, Letting Go, Community*	Tim Kroll	Mar 11 2015 City Center
Zen Stories, Compassionate Connections Serial: SF-09009 Talk by Furyu Schroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2015-03-08 The talk centers on examining a Zen koan featuring an old woman and Master Zhaozhou to explore themes of female representation in Zen, the nature of stories and mental constructions, and the practice of living with awareness and... *Time, Love, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 08 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Look for the Silver Lining Serial: SF-09177 3/7/2015, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the themes of gratitude and loving-kindness, drawing from personal experiences and Zen teachings to advocate for a life of appreciation and interconnectedness. The discussion includes reflections on personal... *Work, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Unclear	Mar 07 2015 City Center
Ease and Joy Sneaking in Through the Side Gate Serial: SF-09114 3/4/2015, Tim Kroll dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of unique personal awakening in Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of individual experiences over prescribed teachings. The narrative is anchored in historical Zen stories, highlighting how... *Practice, Time, Meditation*	Tim Kroll	Mar 04 2015 City Center
Solitude Serial: SF-09025 3/1/2015, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the intersection of poetry, Zen practice, and the concept of mindfulness, using a personal poem titled "Solitude" as a focal point. It examines the spontaneous, improvisational nature of poetry writing as akin... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 01 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Verse: Embracing Creative Emptiness Serial: SF-09236 Talk by Norman Fisher at Green Gulch Farm on 2015-03-01 The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice, poetry, and the concept of negative capability, with reflections on the act of writing poetry as an expression of mindfulness and improvisational openness. The discussion... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 01 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Live Like It Matters Serial: SF-09049 2/28/2015, Konin Melissa Cardenas dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Genjo Koan from Eihei Dogen's "Shobogenzo" and its relevance to contemporary practice. The discussion highlights the intersection of universality and individuality, using metaphorical examples such as fish... *Dogen, Practice, Enlightenment*	Ven. Dhammadipa Konin Cardenas	Feb 28 2015 City Center
2/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center Serial: SF-09060 2/25/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the exploration of Dogen Zenji's fascicle "Jijuyu Zammai," focusing on self-receiving and employing samadhi to illustrate the process of awakening. The discussion elaborates on direct experience and noticing... *Practice, Buddha, Desire*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 25 2015 City Center
To Paint the Portrait of a Bird Serial: SF-09211 2/22/2015, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on Dogen Zenji's fascicle "Genjo Koan," exploring its metaphorical implications for understanding enlightenment as a fundamental nature of all beings, emphasized through poetic insights and personal reflections... *Practice, Love, Freedom*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 22 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Finding Freedom in Emotional Responses Serial: SF-09210 2/21/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The discussion focuses on the practice of noticing or awareness, an essential component of zazen in Zen Buddhism. The speaker elaborates on the process of awakening through attention to the present moment, identifying and... *Practice Period, Time, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 21 2015 City Center
The Practice of Attunement: Receiving and Letting Go Serial: SF-09074 2/18/2015, Tim Kroll dharma talk at City Center. The central thesis of the talk is the concept of attunement in practice, particularly the exploration of alignment with natural rhythms in life and meditation. Rather than focusing on strict dichotomies of right and wrong, the... *Letting Go, Breath, Practice*	Tim Kroll	Feb 18 2015 City Center
No Hindrance, No Fear Serial: SF-09129 2/16/2015, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The main focus of the talk is on the Heart Sutra, specifically its teachings on non-attainment and the importance of Prajnaparamita, or the perfection of wisdom, as a foundational practice in Zen Buddhism. It highlights the... *Practice, Heart Sutra, Bodhisattva*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Feb 16 2015 Tassajara
Against the Stream: The Practice of Resilience Serial: SF-09044 2/15/2015, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the intersection of Zen practice and environmental consciousness, with a focus on reconnecting with nature through mindfulness and stewardship. Central themes include invoking the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh... *Time, Practice, Practice Period*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 15 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Varieties of Love Serial: SF-09213 2/14/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk begins by reflecting on Rita Gross's book, "Buddhism After Patriarchy," and its exploration of Western Buddhism's shift away from patriarchal norms. The discussion moves to explore notions of love, intimacy, and... *Love, Intimacy, Buddhism*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 14 2015 City Center
The Five Faculties of Awakening Serial: SF-09024 2/11/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of continuous practice within Zen, drawing heavily on Dogen Zenji's teachings. Central to the discussion is the concept of "pause, experience, now what?" as a method to interrupt habitual reactions... *Practice, Dogen, Emotions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 11 2015 City Center
Letting Go: Freedom from Desire Serial: SF-09047 Talk by Jiryu Rutschman Byler at Green Gulch Farm on 2015-02-08 This talk focuses on the relationship between desire and suffering in Buddhism, emphasizing the concept that desiring leads to suffering while letting go leads to freedom. An exploration of "Zen modes" in video games serves as a... *Desire, Letting Go, Suffering*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 08 2015 Green Gulch Farm

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