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What You Think Is No Help Serial: SF-07636 11/10/2014, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk revolves around themes of practice, perception, and realization in Zen, using the life example of Dennis Rodriguez and Dogen's teachings to illustrate how to live with the mind and body as they are. It emphasizes the... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Leslie James	Nov 10 2014 Tassajara
We'll See Serial: SF-07733 2014-11-2, Ed Brown, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the practice of maintaining a slight smile to cultivate detachment from one's emotions and experiences. Drawing from teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh and Zen anecdotes, the talk suggests that smiling serves as a... *Practice, Time, Love*	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 02 2014 Green Gulch Farm
All Beings as Buddha Serial: SF-07744 11/1/2014, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on personal experiences with Suzuki Roshi, illustrating the application of Zen teachings in everyday life and the practice of loving-kindness meditation. It emphasizes the importance of seeing Buddha nature in... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Unclear	Nov 01 2014 City Center
Sejiki: Offering Nourishment Serial: SF-07535 10/29/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the Sajiki Ceremony and its significance in confronting and honoring uncomfortable aspects of life, particularly death and the six realms of existence, including hungry ghosts. The discussion addresses the... *Ceremony, Letting Go, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 29 2014 Tassajara
Melting Into Love Serial: SF-07746 10/29/2014, Nancy Petrin dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the significance of utilizing questions and breath as central practices within Zen, emphasizing the importance of holding questions without expecting straightforward answers and trusting the process as a means... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Oct 29 2014 City Center
All Dharmas Abide in Their Dharma Position Serial: SF-07589 10/28/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the practice of patience amidst discomfort, as highlighted by the story of enduring strong skunk smells and discomfort during practice. The discussion references Shantideva's teachings on patience, emphasizing... *Dogen, Buddha, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 28 2014 Tassajara
Page Serial: SF-07616 10/27/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. In this talk, the central thesis revolves around practicing patience and compassion in the face of discomfort, specifically using the situation with flies during mealtime as a metaphor for Buddhist practice and teachings. The... *Practice, Time, Patience*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 27 2014 Tassajara
Breathing Body Serial: SF-07561 10/26/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the interplay between traditional Zen practices and the physical aspects of breathing during zazen, with emphasis on the parasympathetic nervous system and its role in relaxation. It incorporates teachings... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 26 2014 Tassajara
What Do You Call The World? Serial: SF-07565 2014-10-26, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the interconnectedness and co-arisen nature of all life, emphasizing how individual actions impact the broader universe. It interprets an anecdote from the "Book of Serenity," highlighting the importance of... *Time, Suffering, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Oct 26 2014 Green Gulch Farm
What is a Bodhisattva? Serial: SF-07654 10/25/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance and complexity of the lay bodhisattva initiation ceremony and explores the role of ceremonies in awakening a deeper understanding of life. The discussion is framed by the concept of the... *Ceremony, Bodhisattva, Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 25 2014 City Center
The Buddha Way as Good Friendship Serial: SF-07677 2014-10-19, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The main thesis of the talk explores the concept of "The Buddha Way as Good Friendship," emphasizing that enlightenment and practice are inseparable and manifest as good friendship. The practice of Zazen is highlighted as both... *Practice, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 19 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Six Prajna Paramittas Serial: SF-07605 10/18/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at City Center. The central thesis of the talk is the exploration of the six prajna paramitas, which are key aspects of Zen practice that transcend intellectual understanding and guide practical life. Each paramita—generosity, ethical conduct,... *Practice, Samadhi, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 18 2014 City Center
Just This Serial: SF-07570 2014-10-12, Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the concept of "suchness" or "just this" (renmei/renmo in Chinese, immo in Japanese) as a central theme in Zen practice, emphasizing the acceptance and presence of each moment as it is, without trying to alter... *Time, Practice, Practice Period*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 12 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Living Through Strong Emotions Serial: SF-07647 10/11/2014, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on navigating strong emotions, referred to as "kleshas," which are intense mental states clouding the mind and manifesting in unwholesome actions. The discussion emphasizes understanding and acknowledging these... *Emotions, Practice, Time*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Oct 11 2014 City Center
Bodhidharma and Storytelling Serial: SF-07675 2014-10-05, Reiren Gumbel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the legendary figure of Bodhidharma, focusing on the significance of his dialogue with Emperor Wu of Liang as recorded in the "Blue Cliff Record.” This encounter illustrates the Zen principle of non-duality... *Bodhidharma, Time, Practice*	Reiren Gumbel	Oct 05 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Zazen is Our Whole Life Serial: SF-07703 10/4/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme "Everyday Enlightenment," derived from Shunryu Suzuki's principle that "everyday life is enlightenment." It highlights Suzuki's transformative impact on Zen practice in America, emphasizing zazen's... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 04 2014 City Center
Stillness Serial: SF-07591 2014-09-28, Steve Weintraub, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores a nuanced interpretation of the Third Noble Truth concerning the cessation of suffering, highlighting an alternative etymological understanding of 'nirodha' to mean 'unimprisonment' or 'freedom' rather than... *Practice, Suffering, difficulty*	Steve Weintraub	Sep 28 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Living Our Lives to Support Each Other Serial: SF-07586 9/27/2014, Taishun Yoshii dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the essence of living a happy and satisfied life amidst challenges such as natural disasters and societal pressures by emphasizing the interconnectedness of life and the importance of Zen practice. It discusses... *Zazen, Time, Practice*	Taishun Yoshii	Sep 27 2014 City Center
Emptiness Serial: SF-07711 9/22/2014, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk introduces an analysis of the Heart Sutra, emphasizing its importance in Mahayana Buddhism and its teachings on emptiness and the five skandhas. It is noted that Jean Natier's research reveals the Heart Sutra's original... *Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 22 2014 Tassajara
Youre the Cook: The Mind That Seeks the Way Serial: SF-07704 9/20/2014, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the concept of "way-seeking mind" as fundamental to Zen practice, focusing on the importance of personal exploration and the cultivation of one's capacity to seek the way rather than adhering strictly to... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Tassajara*	Edward Espe Brown	Sep 20 2014 City Center
Offering Serial: SF-07562 9/19/2014, Shogen Danielson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the concept of "offering" within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of selfless giving, both in material and spiritual terms, as a central tenet of Buddhist teachings. Discussions explore the nuanced... *Offering, Buddha, Practice*	Shogen Danielson	Sep 19 2014 Tassajara
How Do You Hide? Serial: SF-07558 9/16/2014, Mary Mocine dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk centers on Dogen's teachings, specifically the "Tenzo Kyokun" (Instructions for the Cook), emphasizing the concept that practice itself is enlightenment. A narrative is shared of Dogen's encounter with a tenzo (head... *Practice, Zazen, Dogen*	Mary Mocine	Sep 16 2014 Tassajara
If She Only Had a Minute... Serial: SF-07722 2014-09-14, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the tension between the pursuit of ecstatic experiences, such as those described by the Stendhal syndrome, and the Zen Buddhist understanding of enlightenment, which emphasizes the importance of not getting... *Meditation, Heart Sutra, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 14 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Trusting We Are Buddha Serial: SF-07652 9/13/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk at the City Center discusses the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the importance of being present and giving each moment the time it needs. It explores concepts of humility, acceptance, and the... *Buddha, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 13 2014 City Center
Transition Serial: SF-07536 9/10/2014, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the theme of "transition" in practice and life, using Zen teachings to explore feelings of lack and uncertainty. A central discussion involves Dogen's assertion that when the Dharma fully encompasses one's... *Time, Practice, Work*	Leslie James	Sep 10 2014 Tassajara
Intimacy Serial: SF-07617 9/10/2014, Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the intersection of somatic experiencing and Zen practice, particularly emphasizing the overlap between trauma healing and zazen. It is highlighted how showing up fully in one's body and being a regulated,... *Time, Zazen, Practice Period*	Dainin Marsha Angus	Sep 10 2014 City Center
The Spirit of All-Inclusive Study Serial: SF-07709 2014-9-07, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk emphasizes the importance of "all-inclusive study" in Zen practice, drawing from the lineage of Soto Zen and teachings of key figures like Dogen Zenji and Suzuki Roshi. The notion of "studying the self" is central,... *Study, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 07 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Being Present With Our Life Serial: SF-07655 9/6/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of presence in Zen practice, drawing on the notion that being present allows individuals to manage life's difficulties without being overwhelmed. It explores the practice of self-awareness,... *Time, Practice, Zendo*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Sep 06 2014 City Center
Bringing Harmony to Everyone, Free from Hindrance Serial: SF-07530 9/3/2014, Judith Randall dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the themes of repentance, taking refuge, and bringing harmony, exploring how these concepts are lived and practiced within a Zen context. It discusses the significance of repentance, likening it to atonement,... *Practice, Suffering, Sangha*	Daiyu Judith Randall	Sep 03 2014 City Center
Miracle at Tassajara Creek Serial: SF-07706 9/3/2014, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the inherent "miracles" found within the routine activities and collective efforts of the Tassajara community. Drawing on teachings from Dogen's fascicle on Miracles and Shohaku Okamura's commentary on Genjo... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Sep 03 2014 Tassajara
Generosity and Precepts Serial: SF-07656 8/31/2014, Shokuchi Carrigan dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the intertwining themes of generosity and the precepts within Zen practice, using personal reflections and the context of recent global events to explore the 'great matter' of birth and death. The discussion... *Generosity, Practice, Time*	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Aug 31 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Reflections on Life's Cycle Serial: SF-07584 Talk by Shokuchi Carrigan at Green Gulch Farm on 2014-08-31 The talk explores the Zen perspective on the "great matter" of birth and death, using the metaphor of a second-growth forest arising from old-growth stumps. Key themes include personal experiences of grief leading to Zen practice... *Generosity, Practice, Time*	Shokuchi Deirdre Carrigan	Aug 31 2014 Green Gulch Farm
When We Respect Something, We Will Find the True Life of It Serial: SF-07694 8/30/2014, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of impermanence and transformation, focusing on how respect, sincerity, and openness to experience can reveal the true life of phenomena. Drawing on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, it emphasizes the... *Practice, Time, Love*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Aug 30 2014 City Center
Actualizing Our Understanding Serial: SF-07756 8/30/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the integration of work into Zen practice, emphasizing that all roles within a monastic community contribute to this practice regardless of hierarchy. Highlighting the philosophy of Dogen and Suzuki Roshi, it... *Practice, Work, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 30 2014 Tassajara
The Heart of Generosity Serial: SF-07611 8/27/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The central theme of the talk is the practice of generosity, specifically Dhanaparamita, the perfection of giving, as explored within Buddhist teachings. The talk references various classic texts, such as the Samyutta Nikaya, to... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 27 2014 Tassajara
The Sanctuary is Built Serial: SF-07673 8/24/2014, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores themes of sanctuary and presence through the lens of Zen philosophy, using Case 4 from the "Book of Serenity" as a central koan. The narrative emphasizes the notion that sanctuary is not a physical place, but... *Sanctuary, Practice, Buddha*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Aug 24 2014 Green Gulch Farm
How I Came to Zen Serial: SF-07705 8/23/2014, Gyokujun Teishin Layla Smith Bockhorst dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into personal experiences within the Zen practice, highlighting pivotal moments of transformation and ongoing dedication. Central themes include the essence of Zazen, the continuity and impact of this practice... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst	Aug 23 2014 City Center
Zazen Journey: Transformative Zen Practice Serial: SF-07735 Talk by Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst at City Center on 2014-08-23 The talk reflects on the deeply personal journey through Zen practice, emphasizing the transformative nature of Zazen, both historically and in ongoing personal practice. It discusses the integration of Zen teachings into... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Gyokujun Layla Smith Bockhorst	Aug 23 2014 City Center
Zen Shin Ji: Embracing Interconnected Wisdom Serial: SF-07700 Talk by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel on 2014-08-23 The talk examines the significance of the name "Zen Shin Ji" for Tassajara, highlighting the connection between nature and human experience in Zen practice. A particular focus is placed on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and Dogen... *Practice, Time, Suffering*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Aug 23 2014
Unveiling Self Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-07606 Talk by Leslie James at Tassajara on 2014-08-20 The talk explores the concept of studying the self within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the process as a means to reduce suffering and understand one's existence. It addresses the challenges posed by preconceived notions of the self... *Time, Suffering, Study*	Leslie James	Aug 20 2014 Tassajara
A Relationship With Suffering Serial: SF-07745 8/20/2014, Lee Lipp, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the importance of awareness and connection over renunciation. The discussion explores how mindfulness can address challenges like depression and... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Lee Lipp	Aug 20 2014 City Center
Tasting the True Spirit of the Grain Serial: SF-07699 8/17/2014, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the importance of embracing the concept of "sacred space" to deeply connect with one's true spirit, paralleled with Suzuki Roshi's teachings on experiencing the "true spirit of the grain" as a metaphor for... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Bell*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 17 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Escape This Crazy Life of Tears Serial: SF-07692 8/16/2014, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the nature of time and human experiences, contrasting personal reflections with canonical Zen teachings. The discussion is anchored in reflections on a pilgrimage to Japan and continues with poignant stories of... *Time, Zazen, Priest*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 16 2014 Tassajara
The Music of Life Serial: SF-07577 8/13/2014, Shundo David Haye dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Zen practice through the teachings of Dogen, emphasizing themes of interconnectedness and the immediate presence of the Dharma in natural surroundings. The speaker reflects on personal experiences at Tassajara,... *Dogen, Time, Tassajara*	Shundo David Haye	Aug 13 2014 Tassajara
Studying the Meeting Place of Self and Other Serial: SF-07749 8/10/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the practice of listening and observing in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its role in realizing truth and liberating beings from suffering. The discourse discusses the importance of training in listening, staying... *Consciousness, Study, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 10 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Promises and Paths to Transformation Serial: SF-07576 8/9/2014, Ryotan Cynthia Kear dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the convergence of recovery literature's "Promises" and Buddhist teachings, specifically the Brahma Viharas, to highlight the transformative potential of blending these two traditions. Utilizing the concept of... *Practice, Work, Time*	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Aug 09 2014 City Center
Who Is That Other? Serial: SF-07643 8/9/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk delves into the concept of renunciation in Zen practice, exploring its traditional notions and redefining it as a joyful process of letting go. A central theme is the koan from the "Mumonkan" involving Wuzu's question... *Practice, Buddha, Koan*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 09 2014 Tassajara
No Separation Serial: SF-07615 8/6/2014, Jana Drakka dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the interconnectedness of all beings, emphasizing the Zen practice of using everyday objects as focal points for meditation rather than adhering strictly to traditional forms. It highlights the pain caused by... *Time, Separation, Suzuki Roshi*	Junsei Jana Drakka	Aug 06 2014 City Center
Peaceful Practice: Not Avoiding Your Life Serial: SF-07619 8/6/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on themes of peace and mindfulness, particularly in the context of historical events like Hiroshima and World War I, juxtaposed with the teachings of Zen practice. It examines the concept of "spiritual bypassing... *Practice, Peace, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 06 2014 Tassajara
Accepting What Happens Serial: SF-07763 8/2/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Zen teaching of acceptance in every situation, drawing from the Zen koan "Great Master Ma is Unwell" from the Blue Cliff Record to illustrate the concept that individuals are Buddhas regardless of their... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 02 2014 City Center

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