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Title	Speaker	Date
Out of the Darkness Serial: 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*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 27 2014 City Center
Giving Serial: 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... *Generosity, Sanctuary*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Dec 21 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Stay Serial: 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,... *Suffering, Enlightenment*	Myogen Kathryn Stark	Dec 20 2014 City Center
Dream Language Serial: 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... *Tassajara*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Dec 17 2014 City Center
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... *Wisdom*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 15 2014 Tassajara
Happiness in Presence Serial: 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... *Happiness*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Dec 14 2014 Green Gulch Farm
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... *Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 14 2014 Tassajara
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...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 13 2014 Tassajara
Osama Bin Laden, 9/11, and the Senate Intelligence Report Serial: 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...	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Dec 13 2014 City Center
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...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 12 2014 Tassajara
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...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 11 2014 Tassajara
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...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 10 2014 Tassajara
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...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 09 2014 Tassajara
She Does Nothing About All Dharmas Serial: 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... *Wisdom, Suzuki Roshi*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Dec 06 2014 Tassajara
Sesshin is to be Completely One with our Practice Serial: 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... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Dec 06 2014 City Center
Don't Shoot Serial: 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*	Fu Schroeder	Nov 30 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Everyday Mind Serial: 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."... *Happiness*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 29 2014 City Center
Caring Without Control: Zen Balance Serial: 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...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 23 2014 Green Gulch Farm
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.... *Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 23 2014 Tassajara
Giving Up Trying To Control Serial: 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...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 23 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Recollections of Suzuki Roshi Serial: 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*	Steve Weintraub	Nov 22 2014 City Center
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... *Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 22 2014 Tassajara
Zen Mind, Everyday Harmony Serial: 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... *Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 22 2014 Tassajara
Refining Equanimity Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-07771 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... *Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 22 2014 Tassajara
Peter Pan Attends Sesshin Serial: 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,...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2014 Tassajara
This Is Hard to Talk About Serial: 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*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 20 2014 Tassajara
The Bliss Dance Serial: 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*	Horin Nancy Petrin	Nov 19 2014 City Center
Meeting the Hindrances Serial: 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...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 18 2014 Tassajara
Dharma Gate of Mistakes Serial: 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... *Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 17 2014 Tassajara
Faith, Effort, Mindfullness, Samadhi and Prajna Serial: 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... *Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 16 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Inquiry Into Spiritual Bypassing Serial: 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...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 16 2014 Tassajara
Surrender To Love Serial: 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,... *Community, Suzuki Roshi*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Nov 15 2014 City Center
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...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 15 2014 Tassajara
We Can Change Our Karma Right Now Serial: 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*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Nov 12 2014 City Center
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...	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...	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 02 2014 Green Gulch Farm
All Beings as Buddha Serial: SF-07744 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... *Suzuki Roshi*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	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*	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...	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, 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... *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...	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... *Suffering*	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... *Enlightenment*	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,... *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... *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*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Oct 11 2014 City Center
Bodhidharma and Storytelling Serial: SF-07675 2014-10-05, Reirin 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-... *Bodhidharma*	Reirin 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*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Oct 04 2014 City Center

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