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What is Karma and How Does it Work? (or does it?)Serial: SF-07762 7/8/2014, Dale Wright dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the concept of karma, tracing its implications in both individual and communal contexts, and juxtaposing internal and external rewards. It discusses karma's link to moral accountability and how it operates... Karma |
Jul 08 2014 Tassajara |
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The Philosophy of Buddhist MeditationSerial: SF-07754 7/7/2014, Dale Wright dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the foundational principles of meditation within Buddhism, emphasizing its origins, philosophy, and impact on mental and physical states. It delves into the distinction between calming (shamatha) and insight (... Suffering |
Jul 07 2014 Tassajara |
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Searching for Buried TreasureSerial: SF-07604 7/6/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores Zen teachings through stories and koans, focusing on the balance between action and inaction, the nature of "untaught wisdom" or prajna, and the concept of hidden treasures within oneself. It discusses Master... Zazen |
Jul 06 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Inalienable Rights vs. KarmaSerial: SF-07734 7/2/2014, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the Buddhist critique of Thomas Jefferson's assertion in the Declaration of Independence regarding inalienable rights, particularly examining this claim from a Buddhist perspective that emphasizes karma and... Karmic Consequences |
Jul 02 2014 City Center |
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KoanSerial: SF-07529 7/1/2014, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines different approaches to koan study and practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing how koans serve as essential elements of Zen literature and teachings. It categorizes these approaches into four types: the... Koan, Doubt |
Jul 01 2014 Tassajara |
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Practicing with PrideSerial: SF-07714 6/29/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the duality of pride, distinguishing between its negative connotation as excessive self-esteem and its positive aspect as consciousness of dignity, particularly in the context of community activism such as the... Precepts, Lotus Sutra |
Jun 29 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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What Is This?Serial: SF-07578 6/28/2014, Mako Voelkel dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen in Soto Zen, emphasizing the seemingly minimal instructions related to posture and awareness, which contrast with the complex nature of achieving sustained presence and awareness. It... Posture, Effort |
Jun 28 2014 Tassajara |
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All Together NowSerial: SF-07676 6/28/2014, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center.
This talk focuses on the themes of interconnectedness and uniqueness within the context of Pride Weekend and Zen Buddhist teaching. Highlighting personal experiences related to being part of the LGBTQ community, the discussion... Study, Community |
Jun 28 2014 City Center |
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Picking and ChoosingSerial: SF-07598 6/25/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the Zen concept of "not knowing," connecting it to the idea of intimate transmission of the Buddha's mind from India to the West. The discussion emphasizes the importance of embracing a beginner's mind, open and... Zazen, Suzuki Roshi |
Jun 25 2014 City Center |
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Stories About Studying the SelfSerial: SF-07653 6/22/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers on the notion that learning the Buddha way involves understanding one's self as an ongoing storytelling process, emphasizing the importance of "studying the self" through storytelling, both in solitude and with a... Study |
Jun 22 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen Journeys: From Salinger to DogenSerial: SF-07537 Talk by Linda Galijan at Tassajara on 2014-06-21
The talk explores the quest for self-discovery and understanding through Zen practice, drawing upon literary influences and personal experiences. It reflects on how exposure to Salinger's works and the translations by R.H. Blythe... |
Jun 21 2014 Tassajara |
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One-Day Sitting: Encouraging the Practice of ZazenSerial: SF-07707 6/21/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses the practice of Zazen and its evolution from traditional meditation practices to a more comprehensive understanding that includes all aspects of life, guided by the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. It emphasizes the... Suzuki Roshi, Zazen |
Jun 21 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sesshin Day 3: It Is Just Us: The MirrorSerial: SF-07751 6/21/2014, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the theme of equanimity in Zen practice, highlighting its integral role not only as the culmination of friendliness, compassion, and sympathetic joy but also as their foundation. It references the holographic... Compassion, Practice Period |
Jun 21 2014 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 2: Awakened HeartSerial: SF-07764 6/20/2014, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center.
The talk titled "Awakened Heart" explores Zen practice as a method for cultivating compassion and insight through the Brahma Viharas — loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. The discussion emphasizes the... |
Jun 20 2014 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 1: Being YourselfSerial: SF-07728 6/19/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center.
This talk serves as an orientation to a Zen practice period, emphasizing the theme "come as you are," which encourages self-acceptance and the exploration of one's own nature without striving for improvement. The discussion... Practice Period |
Jun 19 2014 City Center |
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Most IntimateSerial: SF-07559 6/18/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the concept of "intimate transmission" of the mind of the great sage of India, Shakyamuni Buddha, within Zen practice, emphasizing the essence of not knowing as a path to intimacy and enlightenment. This... Zazen, Suzuki Roshi |
Jun 18 2014 Tassajara |
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Bring Us The RhinocerosSerial: SF-07767 6/15/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk examines the interplay of Zen practice and personal transformation, using Case 25 from the "Book of Serenity" as a focal point. The speaker reflects on mindfulness and the role of fear in personal growth, emphasizing how... Study |
Jun 15 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Unity in Diversity: Zen's Timeless DanceSerial: SF-07563 Talk by Vicki Austin at Tassajara on 2014-06-14
The talk discusses the Zen poem "Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi" attributed to Tozan Ryokai, exploring themes of unity and individuality within the Zen tradition. Emphasizing the integration of sameness and difference, the... Jewel Mirror Samadhi |
Jun 14 2014 Tassajara |
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Finding Metta in the Traffic of Your LifeSerial: SF-07568 6/14/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of happiness and its connection to the practice of metta, or loving-kindness. It examines the nature of happiness through personal reflection and communal sharing, illustrating how transitory... Happiness |
Jun 14 2014 City Center |
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What Is It That Thus Comes?Serial: SF-07579 6/11/2014, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the Zen practice of embracing all aspects of life as they come, highlighted by the concept of "welcoming everything." Emphasizing the teachings of Dogen and the koan "What is it that thus comes?" the talk... Practice Period |
Jun 11 2014 City Center |
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Bring Me the Rhino!Serial: SF-07601 6/11/2014, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and creative expression, emphasizing the importance of facing fears and embracing new experiences. This is illustrated through the personal narrative of overcoming the fear of... Koan |
Jun 11 2014 Tassajara |
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The Heart SutraSerial: SF-07739 6/10/2014, Angel Kyodo Williams dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores how the Heart Sutra encapsulates the idea of emptiness and the nature of inherent existence, challenging traditional Buddhist teachings by asserting that nothing possesses intrinsic, separate existence,... Wisdom, Heart Sutra |
Jun 10 2014 Tassajara |
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Dining Room ClassSerial: SF-07717 6/9/2014, Angel Kyodo Williams dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and social action, emphasizing the necessity of integrating personal and communal practice with direct action to address societal suffering. It highlights the struggle to... |
Jun 09 2014 Tassajara |
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Awakening Through Generosity's EmbraceSerial: SF-07731 Talk by Rosalie Curtis at Green Gulch Farm on 2014-06-08
The talk primarily focuses on the practice of generosity as a path to awakening in Zen Buddhism, specifically through the lens of Shantideva's teachings in "Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva." The speaker elaborates on the six... Generosity |
Jun 08 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Zen Practice: Love in MindfulnessSerial: SF-07645 Talk by Marc Lesser at Tassajara on 2014-06-07
The talk discusses the implicit role of love in Zen practice, contrasting the concept of love with meditation's sudden and gradual views. It reflects on how organizations like Google embrace mindfulness for employee well-being,... |
Jun 07 2014 Tassajara |
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To Study The SelfSerial: SF-07662 6/7/2014, Issho Fujita dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the concept of the "self" from a Zen Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the distinction between the constructed ego and the true self. It explores the realization that living beings often mistake the ego for the... Study |
Jun 07 2014 City Center |
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Don't Look ElsewhereSerial: SF-07549 6/4/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the enlightenment story and verse of Dongshan, a prominent figure in the Soto Zen lineage, highlighting his significant encounter with his reflection which leads to an enlightenment experience. The verse... Practice Period, Samadhi |
Jun 04 2014 Tassajara |
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Taking Refuge, Giving RefugeSerial: SF-07564 6/4/2014, Myoju Erin Merk, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the practice of "taking refuge" in Buddhist teachings, emphasizing its role in confronting fear and uncertainty. The practice is linked to the Dhammapada, where seeking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is... Suffering |
Jun 04 2014 City Center |
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Satipatthana SutraSerial: SF-07710 6/1/2014, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the practice of mindfulness as outlined in the Mindfulness Sutra, exploring the four establishments of mindfulness: the body (kaya sati), feelings (vedana sati), mental states (citta sati), and patterns of... |
Jun 01 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sharing your Heart and your Life TogetherSerial: SF-07674 5/31/2014, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme "come as you are" in the context of a Zen practice period, emphasizing the importance of community and the collective practice of cultivating compassion and kindness, particularly through the Brahma-... Practice Period |
May 31 2014 City Center |
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Zen Patience in Adversarial SpacesSerial: SF-07724 5/31/2014, Mary Mocine, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the theme of patience within Zen practice, particularly in relation to the legal profession, emphasizing how such practices can mitigate anger in adversarial settings. The practice of bowing is discussed as an... Patience, Bowing |
May 31 2014 Tassajara |
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Surviving ServiceSerial: SF-07680 2014-05-29, Leslie James, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the significance of service within Zen practice, addressing common challenges faced by practitioners, particularly Westerners, in understanding and appreciating the rituals of service, such as chanting and... Bowing, Tassajara, Chanting |
May 29 2014 Tassajara |
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The Practice of Being LostSerial: SF-07765 5/28/2014, Judith Randall, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of "The Practice of Being Lost," drawing on David Wagoner's poem "Lost" to illustrate how moments of disorientation or lack of direction can lead to deeper understanding and presence. Emphasizing the... Suzuki Roshi |
May 28 2014 City Center |
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This Moment According to DogenSerial: SF-07671 5/27/2014, Shinshu Roberts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk delves into Dogen's concept of "Uji" or "being-time", emphasizing the simultaneity of past, present, and future in the present moment. The discussion critiques the conventional sequential understanding of time,... Dogen |
May 27 2014 Tassajara |
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Self and PracticeSerial: SF-07574 5/26/2014, Jaku Kinst dharma talk at Tassajara.
The main thesis of this talk centers on the direct engagement with the Dharma, focusing on four qualities essential for Dharma study: intelligence, kindness, ferocity, and discipline. It explores concepts such as emptiness and no... |
May 26 2014 Tassajara |
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Zazen - Illuminating and Liberating ConsciousnessSerial: SF-07625 5/25/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk delves into the notion of consciousness as a storytelling space, emphasizing the importance of understanding and relinquishing personal narratives to reach a deeper reality of interconnectedness, described as Buddha's... Study, Wisdom |
May 25 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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The One Who Isn't BusySerial: SF-07638 5/24/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk emphasizes the concept of busyness in modern life through a Zen lens, primarily focusing on a famous koan involving Yunyan and Daowu that explores the duality of outward busyness and inner calm. The koan illustrates that... |
May 24 2014 City Center |
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Decoding The Four Noble TruthsSerial: SF-07547 Talk by Gil Fronsdal at Tassajara on 2014-05-21
The talk focuses on the interpretation and significance of the Four Noble Truths within Zen Buddhism, questioning the traditional understanding attributed to the Buddha by examining textual evidence from early Buddhist scriptures... Suffering, Heart Sutra |
May 21 2014 Tassajara |
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No-One Is Left OutSerial: SF-07648 5/21/2014, Kathryn Stark dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers around the Zen practice theme "come as you are," explored through the lens of self-awareness and personal experience, emphasizing the dual nature of self—the relative, illusory ego and the absolute Buddha nature... |
May 21 2014 City Center |
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The L WordSerial: SF-07738 5/21/2014, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of love within the framework of Zen Buddhism, examining the tension between attachment, often seen as a root of suffering, and the necessity of love in human relationships. It questions how one can... Suzuki Roshi |
May 21 2014 Tassajara |
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Views of SelfSerial: SF-07651 5/20/2014, Gil Fronsdale dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk challenges the common interpretation of "anatta" (not-self) in Buddhism, suggesting that rather than advocating the belief in no self, early Buddhist teachings present the self as a perception and activity of the mind.... Suffering, Liberation |
May 20 2014 Tassajara |
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Relying on Something GreatSerial: SF-07553 5/18/2014, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk examines the unexpected nature of realization in Zen practice, referencing Dogen's statement from "Yui Butsu, Yobutsu" that realization never happens as previously conceived. The discussion centers on the paradox of... Suffering |
May 18 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Concentration and the Four Divine AbidingsSerial: SF-07593 5/17/2014, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen, highlighting the dual approach of stabilization (Shamatha) and insight (Vipassana). It emphasizes the role of Zazen in recognizing and transforming suffering by fostering an... Suffering, Zazen |
May 17 2014 City Center |
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Suzuki Roshi's Living LegacySerial: SF-07663 5/16/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn, dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the teachings of Vimalakirti and Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, focusing on non-duality and living mindfully in the present moment. Vimalakirti's silent response in the sutra illustrates the profound practice of... Suzuki Roshi |
May 16 2014 Tassajara |
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The Five GiftsSerial: SF-07716 5/15/2014, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the integration of poetry and Zen practice, emphasizing the meditative reading of poems such as "The Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi" and original compositions to deepen one's understanding of Zen concepts.... Poetry, Sangha |
May 15 2014 Tassajara |
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InitiationSerial: SF-07610 5/11/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk delves into the concept of initiation and the emergence of the bodhisattva mind, primarily through a ceremony marking a coming-of-age program at Green Gulch Farm. It draws parallels between an initiation ceremony's... Lotus Sutra, Ceremony |
May 11 2014 Green Gulch Farm |
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Today is not Yesterday, Today is not TomorrowSerial: SF-07760 5/10/2014, Shokan Jordan Thorn, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of awakening and the journey to understanding one's true self through the lens of Zen practice. Various stories and teachings from historical and contemporary figures, including Zen teachers and... Suzuki Roshi |
May 10 2014 City Center |
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What Does It Mean to Be Truly Alive?Serial: SF-07761 5/10/2014, Judith Randall, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk elaborates on the interconnectedness of nature, Zen philosophy, and personal observation, using the wilderness as a metaphor for exploring the concept of aliveness and one's true nature. The discussion references the... Koan, Tassajara |
May 10 2014 Tassajara |
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Just SittingSerial: SF-07626 5/7/2014, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center.
The talk emphasizes the practice of "just sitting" within Zen, promoting an approach to life that avoids exaggeration and distortion of reality. It explores the cyclical nature of caring and detachment, encouraging participants... Global Warming |
May 07 2014 City Center |
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Realization About DelusionSerial: SF-07698 5/7/2014, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk examines the fluidity of roles and expectations in life, using Zen principles to emphasize the impermanence of identity and the self. Employing Dogen's teachings from the "Genjo Koan," it highlights the importance of... Delusion |
May 07 2014 Tassajara |