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The Unbearable Embeddedness of BeingSerial: SF-09124 2/7/2015, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the interplay between Zen practice and trauma, emphasizing the role of Zazen in processing suffering and fostering resilience. By adhering to practices of clear seeing and not moving, Zen encourages individuals... Practice, Suffering, Buddha |
Feb 07 2015 City Center |
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Remembering Abbot SteveSerial: SF-09097 2/5/2015, Onryu Mary Stares dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the importance of conducting oneself at the end of life, juxtaposed against changing societal norms around death and family involvement. The discussion reflects on personal experiences with death, both... Time, Pain, Love |
Feb 05 2015 Tassajara |
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Aligning With PracticeSerial: SF-09125 2/4/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of "continuous practice" in Zen, drawing parallels between the teachings of Dogen Zenji and a contemporary meditation teacher, Jack Kornfield. It emphasizes the ongoing cycle of practice and... Practice, Dogen, Practice Period |
Feb 04 2015 City Center |
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Opening to DifferenceSerial: SF-09167 2/2/2015, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk addresses how Zen practices can integrate with conflict resolution techniques to foster harmony within the Sangha. It explores the non-dualistic approaches of "Difficult Conversations" by the Harvard Negotiation Project... Time, Practice, Work |
Feb 02 2015 Tassajara |
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Unity in Ryokan's Seasonal ZenSerial: SF-09186 Talk by Shohaku Okumura at Green Gulch Farm on 2015-02-01
The discussion focuses on Zen practitioner Ryokan and Zen teachings through poetry and seasonal motifs, emphasizing the practice of interpenetration of uniqueness and oneness. Highlights include Ryokan's playful engagement with... Practice, japanese, Time |
Feb 01 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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Practice, Precepts, and TechnologySerial: SF-09038 1/31/2015, Do-on Robert Thomas, dharma talk at City Center.
The discussion centers on the relationship between Zen practice and technology, exploring the potential of technology to support spiritual practice while raising questions about its ethical implications. The talk delves into the... Practice, Time, Love |
Jan 31 2015 City Center |
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Abundant in Each PersonSerial: SF-09004 1/27/2015, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the theme of trust and self-awareness within the context of Zen practice at Tassajara. It discusses the role of Zen practice periods as transformative spaces where participants can dissolve their preconceived... Practice Period, Practice, Time |
Jan 27 2015 Tassajara |
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Continuous PracticeSerial: SF-09192 1/24/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the concept of "Gyoji" or "continuous practice" in Soto Zen, as articulated by Dogen, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a state of awareness and authenticity in the present moment, regardless of... Practice, Time, Letting Go |
Jan 24 2015 City Center |
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Inner and Outer AlignmentSerial: SF-09043 1/21/2015, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the concept of "practice period," a dedicated time for arousing and aligning with one's most important aspirations, drawing parallels with the rainy season retreats during the time of Shakyamuni Buddha. The... Practice, Practice Period, Vow |
Jan 21 2015 City Center |
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Intimacy With The RobeSerial: SF-09220 1/18/2015, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the teachings and practice of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, emphasizing the integration of perfect wisdom with great compassion. Central to the discussion is the concept of emptiness, described... Suffering, Emptiness, Practice |
Jan 18 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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Practicing with Dr. Martin Luther King's TeachingSerial: SF-09052 1/17/2015, Eijun LInda Cutts, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a Buddhist lens, exploring the transformative power of nonviolent action and the ethical imperative to address social injustice. It emphasizes the integration... Anger, Consciousness, Karmic Consciousness |
Jan 17 2015 City Center |
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Liberation Through Perfect WisdomSerial: SF-09017 Talk by Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2015-01-11
The talk emphasizes the unceasing effort to free all beings from suffering, with a focus on the concept of the "Buddha mind seal" and the importance of wholehearted observation and listening as means to realize perfect wisdom and... Buddha Mind, Practice, Perfect Wisdom |
Jan 11 2015 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Shared WorldSerial: SF-09002 1/10/2015, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center.
The talk reflects on the intersection of Zen practice and societal events, discussing how one can cultivate compassion and interconnectedness in response to acts of violence and social injustices. It references a poem by Naomi... Practice, Community, Time |
Jan 10 2015 City Center |
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The Journey to Your DestinationSerial: SF-09234 1/7/2015, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at City Center.
The talk addresses the journey of Zen practice as an ongoing process rather than a destination, emphasizing mindfulness and presence in each moment. The discussion centers on a koan from the Blue Cliff Record about enlightenment... Time, Practice, Dogen |
Jan 07 2015 City Center |
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Identity and Character FormationSerial: SF-09217 2015-01-03, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of "no-self" in Zen Buddhism, delving into how identity and character are shaped by personal histories, cultural backgrounds, and the teachings of Buddhism. It discusses the challenges of... Love, Community, Time |
Jan 03 2015 City Center |
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New Years retreat 2014-15: The Four Noble TruthsSerial: SF-07691 12/28/2014, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the theme of the Four Noble Truths, particularly focusing on the first truth—the nature of suffering—within the context of a New Year’s retreat. It also discusses the middle path and Eightfold Noble Path as... Suffering, Time, Buddha |
Dec 28 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Out of the DarknessSerial: SF-07642 12/27/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the themes of generosity and interconnectedness in the context of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of giving as a means of overcoming fear and scarcity. The discussion explores how these themes... Generosity, Time, Vow |
Dec 27 2014 City Center |
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GivingSerial: SF-07686 12/21/2014, Anna Thorn dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk explores the concept of giving and receiving through the lens of Zen philosophy, particularly focusing on the dhāna paramita, or the perfection of generosity. It examines different types of gifts, including material... Time, Generosity, Sanctuary |
Dec 21 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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StaySerial: SF-07743 12/20/2014, Myogen Kathryn Stark dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the concept of awakening through service, highlighting the Zen Buddhist perspective that caring for others and oneself are interconnected practices. The speaker emphasizes the teachings of Buddhist principles,... Practice, Suffering, Enlightenment |
Dec 20 2014 City Center |
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Dream LanguageSerial: SF-07575 12/17/2014, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the interplay between wakefulness and dreaming, exploring how these states can communicate and influence one's perception of reality. It examines meditation practices that draw from the transitional space... Time, Tassajara, Meditation |
Dec 17 2014 City Center |
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Buddha Teaches and the Lotus Turns the Lotus (Sesshin Day 7)Serial: SF-07608 12/15/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk reflects on the etymology and significance of the word "ardent" in the context of Buddhist practice, emphasizing the symbolism of fire in sitting practices as an altar of enlightenment. It discusses the Buddha’s... Buddha, Practice, Wisdom |
Dec 15 2014 Tassajara |
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Happiness in PresenceSerial: SF-07595 12/14/2014, Sonja Gardenswartz dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the concept of happiness through non-contention and presence within Zen practice, contrasting it with the typically Buddhist notion of the cessation of suffering. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being... Practice, Happiness, Time |
Dec 14 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Under the Bodhi Tree (Sesshin Day 6)Serial: SF-07687 12/14/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama under the Bodhi tree and examines the content of his awakening as described in the Pali Canon, particularly the Majjhima Nikaya. The speaker explores Gautama's dialogues... Buddha, Suffering, Pain |
Dec 14 2014 Tassajara |
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Siddhartha's Resolve: Encounter with Mara (Sesshin Day 5)Serial: SF-07666 12/13/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the themes of practicing with resistance and making resolves by reflecting on the story of Siddhartha Gautama's journey to enlightenment and his confrontation with Mara under the Bodhi tree. It delves into the... Buddha, Practice, Time |
Dec 13 2014 Tassajara |
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Osama Bin Laden, 9/11, and the Senate Intelligence ReportSerial: SF-07718 12/13/2014, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk articulates the conflict between the speaker's initial intent to discuss loving-kindness meditation and the pressing need to address the recently released U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA detention and... Time, Buddhism, Practice |
Dec 13 2014 City Center |
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Sujata's Offering: Nourishment for Awakening (Sesshin Day 4)Serial: SF-07627 12/12/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the theme of nourishment in the story of Siddhartha and its relevance to spiritual maturity and practice. Initially focusing on Siddhartha's recollection of joy under the rose apple tree, the discussion delves... Practice, Time, Buddha |
Dec 12 2014 Tassajara |
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Siddhartha's Austerities: What Is Skill in Means? (Sesshin Day 3)Serial: SF-07727 12/11/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk delves into the concept of managing and confronting internal and external pain in Zen practice, contrasting austerity with the “middle way” approach. It discusses the role of skillful means (upaya) in accommodating... Practice, Buddha, Time |
Dec 11 2014 Tassajara |
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The Great Departure: A Story of Relationship (Sesshin Day 2)Serial: SF-07571 12/10/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the interplay between historical narratives and personal practice in Zen Buddhism, focusing on variations of the Buddha’s story, particularly the Great Departure as depicted in Theravadan and Sarvastavadan... Practice, Buddha, Letting Go |
Dec 10 2014 Tassajara |
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Four Messengers and Five Remembrances (Sesshin Day 1)Serial: SF-07702 12/9/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the significance of the Rohatsu Sesshin, a period of intensive meditation honoring the Buddha's enlightenment, and emphasizes the practice of "not knowing mind" to engage authentically with the experience. The... Practice, Breath, Time |
Dec 09 2014 Tassajara |
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She Does Nothing About All DharmasSerial: SF-07531 12/6/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the Soto Zen teaching of "no gaining idea" and highlights its embodiment in Prajnaparamita, the perfection of wisdom, perceived as a feminine deity. It delves into the integration and impact of Prajnaparamita... Practice, Wisdom, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 06 2014 Tassajara |
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Sesshin is to be Completely One with our PracticeSerial: SF-07555 12/6/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
This talk explores the practice and significance of sesshin, particularly through the teachings of Shunryu Suzuki, highlighting the transition from the 'monkey mind' to a 'big mind.' It delves into the journey of practicing zazen... Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 06 2014 City Center |
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Don't ShootSerial: SF-07729 11/30/2014, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk at Green Gulch Farm discusses the practice of Zen, focusing on informed action, respect, and awareness as fundamental components of the discipline. It references the teachings of Dogen Zenji, Suzuki Roshi, and Martin... Suzuki Roshi, Love, Practice |
Nov 30 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Everyday MindSerial: SF-07607 11/29/2014, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the Zen teaching derived from the encounter between Zen Master Zhaozhou and Master Nan Chuan, focusing on the koan from the "Mumonkan" or "The Gateless Gate" about the concept that "everyday mind is the way."... Practice, Time, Happiness |
Nov 29 2014 City Center |
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Caring Without Control: Zen BalanceSerial: SF-07582 Talk by Reb Anderson Q at Green Gulch Farm on 2014-11-23
The talk centers on the theme of control in the context of interpersonal relationships and Zen practice, exploring how attempts to control can detract from genuine care and liberation. It unfolds a narrative using personal... Practice, Time, Buddha |
Nov 23 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Reentry: Fish Becomes a Dragon (Sesshin Day 9)Serial: SF-07629 11/23/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk primarily explores the integration of physical practices, like posture adjustment and exercise, into Zen practice, emphasizing that these activities support the practice of the Buddha's way rather than mere self-care.... Buddha, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Nov 23 2014 Tassajara |
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Giving Up Trying To ControlSerial: SF-07730 11/23/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk focuses on the concept of relinquishing control in spiritual practice, particularly in the context of Zen Buddhism. It posits that Buddhas act as liberators—not through controlling others but by practicing alongside them... Practice, Buddha, Time |
Nov 23 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Recollections of Suzuki RoshiSerial: SF-07609 11/22/2014, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center.
The talk reflects on personal recollections and teachings of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, highlighting the theme of "Everyday Enlightenment" and the profound impact of Suzuki's presence and teachings on the Zen practice at the San... Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice |
Nov 22 2014 City Center |
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Iron and Silk (Sesshin Day 8)Serial: SF-07690 11/22/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk emphasizes the importance of a holistic practice integrating both physical activities, like kitchen labor and yoga, with mental pursuits such as meditation. It discusses the concept of "tempering," drawing from Suzuki... Practice, Lotus Sutra, Buddha |
Nov 22 2014 Tassajara |
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Zen Mind, Everyday HarmonySerial: SF-07721 Talk by Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2014-11-22
The main thesis of this talk explores the interconnectivity between Zen practice, the concept of tempering both mind and body, and how this relates to everyday activities such as food consumption and preparation. The discussion... Practice, Lotus Sutra, Buddha |
Nov 22 2014 Tassajara |
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Refining Equanimity Through Zen PracticeSerial: SF-07771 Talk by Unclear at Tassajara on 2014-11-22
The talk emphasizes the practice of overcoming personal tendencies and self-centered comparisons within Zen practice, specifically discussing how sustaining a practice period, such as sesshin, can help refine one's character. A... Practice, Lotus Sutra, Buddha |
Nov 22 2014 Tassajara |
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Peter Pan Attends SesshinSerial: SF-07637 11/21/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk centers on the importance of continuous, wholehearted practice in Zen, emphasizing diligent effort rather than seeking immediate enlightenment or recognition. It parallels Zen practice with the story of Peter Pan,... Time, Practice, Love |
Nov 21 2014 Tassajara |
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This Is Hard to Talk AboutSerial: SF-07587 11/20/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the parable of the Dharma rain from the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing how each individual's unique experience and needs in practice are analogous to different plants receiving what they need to thrive. It further... Suzuki Roshi, Lotus Sutra, Buddha |
Nov 20 2014 Tassajara |
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The Bliss DanceSerial: SF-07620 11/19/2014, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the themes of healing, community, and the mystery of life, with the teachings of Suzuki Roshi as a central component. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and the sense of connection and encouragement... Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice |
Nov 19 2014 City Center |
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Meeting the HindrancesSerial: SF-07713 11/18/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk primarily focuses on various Zen Buddhist teachings and practices, such as mindfulness in the context of the Four Foundations, body and sensory awareness, and posture during meditation. It also explores the relationship... Practice, Buddha, Mindfulness |
Nov 18 2014 Tassajara |
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Dharma Gate of MistakesSerial: SF-07740 11/17/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the themes of gratitude, night sitting, and the significance of mistakes in Zen practice, linking these to teachings from the Lotus Sutra and Dogen's writings. Through night sitting and reflecting on errors with... Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Practice |
Nov 17 2014 Tassajara |
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Faith, Effort, Mindfullness, Samadhi and PrajnaSerial: SF-07614 2014-11-16, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk focuses on the fundamental practices within Zen Buddhism as taught by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the essence of Zazen, faith, effort, mindfulness, samadhi, and prajna. It underscores the importance of viewing challenges... Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen |
Nov 16 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Inquiry Into Spiritual BypassingSerial: SF-07678 11/16/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk primarily addresses the concept of spiritual bypassing, defined as using spiritual practices to avoid confronting personal psychological and emotional issues. The discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating... Practice, Work, Time |
Nov 16 2014 Tassajara |
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What Is It? And Why Is It So Hard to Realize?Serial: SF-07736 11/15/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk emphasizes the practice of continuous awareness and the challenge of integrating spiritual practice with daily life, particularly during a nine-day sesshin at Tassajara. The discussion includes reflections on the... Practice, Buddha, Time |
Nov 15 2014 Tassajara |
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Surrender To LoveSerial: SF-07657 11/15/2014, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center.
This talk titled "Surrender to Love" discusses the essence of Zen practice in combating stress and fostering a sense of community. It emphasizes the teachings of Suzuki Roshi on taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha,... Practice, Community, Suzuki Roshi |
Nov 15 2014 City Center |
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We Can Change Our Karma Right NowSerial: SF-07759 11/12/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center.
The talk provides an insightful exploration of karma within Buddhist practice, highlighting its role as both volitional action and the resulting consequences. Emphasizing teachings from Suzuki Roshi and Thich Nhat Hanh, it delves... Karma, Suzuki Roshi, Practice |
Nov 12 2014 City Center |