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Title	Speaker	Date
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...	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... *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... *Study*	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*	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...	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...	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...	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...	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*	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... *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... *Suzuki Roshi*	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*	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... *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... *Suzuki Roshi*	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... *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... *Dogen*	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, 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... *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...	Fu Schroeder	Mar 08 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Look for the Silver Lining Serial: SF-09177 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... *Suzuki Roshi*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	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...	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... *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... *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, 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...	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...	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*	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...	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... *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... *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... *Intimacy*	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... *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... *Suffering*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 08 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Unbearable Embeddedness of Being Serial: 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... *Suffering*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Feb 07 2015 City Center
Remembering Abbot Steve Serial: 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...	Onryu Mary Stares	Feb 05 2015 Tassajara
Aligning With Practice Serial: 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... *Dogen, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 04 2015 City Center
Opening to Difference Serial: 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...	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Feb 02 2015 Tassajara
Unity in Ryokan's Seasonal Zen Serial: 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...	Shohaku Okumura	Feb 01 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Practice, Precepts, and Technology Serial: 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...	Do-on Robert Thomas	Jan 31 2015 City Center
Abundant in Each Person Serial: 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*	Leslie James	Jan 27 2015 Tassajara
Continuous Practice Serial: 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...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 24 2015 City Center
Inner and Outer Alignment Serial: 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 Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 21 2015 City Center
Intimacy With The Robe Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 18 2015 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing with Dr. Martin Luther King's Teaching Serial: 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... *Consciousness, Karmic Consciousness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jan 17 2015 City Center
Liberation Through Perfect Wisdom Serial: 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, Perfect Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 11 2015 Green Gulch Farm
The Shared World Serial: 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... *Community*	Jisan Tova Green	Jan 10 2015 City Center
The Journey to Your Destination Serial: 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... *Dogen*	Shundo David Haye	Jan 07 2015 City Center
Identity and Character Formation Serial: 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... *Community*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jan 03 2015 City Center
New Years retreat 2014-15: The Four Noble Truths Serial: 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*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Dec 28 2014 Green Gulch Farm

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