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Title	Speaker	Date
Arbor Day Serial: SF-07557 2/23/2014, Wendy Johnson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on themes of nonviolence, nature, and interconnectedness, dedicating the Dharma discussion and Arbor Day celebration to the memory of a Dharma friend. It emphasizes the interplay between Zen practice and the...	Wendy Johnson	Feb 23 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Koan Mind Serial: SF-07566 2/23/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the understanding of Zen practice, particularly Zazen, as a dynamic engagement with the present moment, contrasting it with habitual behavior patterns that can hinder spiritual awakening. It presents the role...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 23 2014 Tassajara
Reaching Back for a Pillow in the Night Serial: SF-07624 2/22/2014, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of the bodhisattva Quan Yin in embodying compassion and its practice through the Buddhist teachings. Quan Yin's symbolic representation through statues and the narrative of her thousand hands and eyes... *Compassion, Bodhisattva*	Jisan Tova Green	Feb 22 2014 City Center
Entering Sesshin Serial: SF-07719 2/22/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the practice of Shashin and highlights the essential elements for entering meditation, drawing on Zen teachings. It emphasizes the themes of renunciation, intention, and the cultivation of the six paramitas—... *Bodhisattva Vow*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 22 2014 Tassajara
The First Thing You Do When You Wake Up Serial: SF-07668 2/19/2014, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of spiritual awakening, differentiating between physical awakening from sleep and a profound, non-physical awakening that connects individuals to a deeper sense of life and the universe. It...	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Feb 19 2014 City Center
Transition Serial: SF-07665 2/16/2014, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the practice of Zen during a transitional period in leadership at a practice center, reflecting on how experiences and internal responses shape one's practice. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with... *Practice Period, Soto Zen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 16 2014 Tassajara
Ango Serial: SF-07753 2/16/2014, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk presents the commencement of an English practice period at Green Gulch, focusing on the concept of "ango" or "peaceful dwelling," emphasizing shared practice among participants. The discussion integrates themes of... *Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 16 2014 Green Gulch Farm
The Gifts of Practice Serial: SF-07695 2/15/2014, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of transformation and acceptance within the context of Zen practice. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and the impact of unexpected life changes, emphasizing the role of practice, surrender... *Priest*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 15 2014 City Center
Opening Up and Letting Go Serial: SF-07639 2/11/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the Zen practice of "letting go" using the metaphor of visiting the restroom to illustrate the importance of releasing attachments, as characterized by Suzuki Roshi's teachings. It discusses the idea of... *Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 11 2014 Tassajara
The Four Horses Serial: SF-07672 2/9/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the teaching methodology of the Buddha, using the analogy of different kinds of horses to illustrate how beings respond to the Dharma. The narrative includes a story about an outsider meeting the Buddha,... *Duality, Impermanence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 09 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Bodhisattva: Masochist or Savior? Serial: SF-07533 2/8/2014, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk elaborates on the Bodhisattva vow, exploring its significance in Mahayana Buddhism and the intrinsic transformation from personal enlightenment to universal altruism. It challenges common Western misconceptions,... *Bodhisattva, Suffering*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Feb 08 2014 City Center
Settle / Finish Serial: SF-07580 2/7/2014, Leslie James, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on three aspects of Zen practice: attention, respect, and not knowing. The speaker emphasizes finding one's place and meeting oneself in the present, informed by the teachings of Dogen, particularly through the "... *Zazen*	Leslie James	Feb 07 2014 Tassajara
The Bodhisattva's Four Embracing Dharmas Serial: SF-07725 2/5/2014, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance as explored by Dogen in his work "Bodhisattva Shishobo," discussing how these methods—giving, loving speech, beneficial action, and identity action—serve as central... *Bodhisattva, Community*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 05 2014 City Center
Renouncing Unhappiness Serial: SF-07573 2/2/2014, Zenshin Greg Fain, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the discipline of silence in Zen practice at Tassajara, emphasizing its rarity and difficulty, especially for those accustomed to constant communication. The practice of silence is presented as integral to... *Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Feb 02 2014 Tassajara
Zen's Path: Personal Journey Only Serial: SF-07752 2/1/2014, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of whether there are "teachers of Zen," drawing from the story of Huangbo who asserts there are Zen practitioners but no teachers. The exploration suggests Zen practice is a personal endeavor that...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 01 2014 City Center
Students and Teachers Practice the Precepts Together Serial: SF-07554 1/29/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the understanding and application of Zen precepts, emphasizing that they are not restrictive rules but guidelines emanating from one’s true nature to promote appropriate actions and freedom. It discusses the... *Precepts*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 29 2014 Tassajara
Group Stupidity Serial: SF-07567 1/29/2014, Shohaku Okumura dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the teachings and influence of Kodo Sawaki, a prominent Japanese Soto Zen master known as "Homeless Kodo" for his itinerant lifestyle. The speaker reflects on the concept of "group stupidity," a significant...	Shohaku Okumura	Jan 29 2014 City Center
Ocean Samadhi Serial: SF-07602 1/28/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the concept of Sagura Mudra, or "great ocean samadhi," as a metaphor for the mind, emphasizing the interconnectedness and the duality of the ordinary and Buddha nature. It explores the nature of practice within... *Buddha Nature*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 28 2014 Tassajara
The Natural Order of Mind Serial: SF-07635 1/27/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of the "natural order of mind" in Zen practice, focusing on the balance and harmony between body, mind, and universe. It emphasizes Ses-shin, the control and arrangement of the mind, body, and senses... *Big Mind, Zazen, Monkey Mind*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 27 2014 Tassajara
A Bad Teacher and a Bad Student Serial: SF-07560 1/26/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of prostrations and the nature of enlightenment from a Zen perspective. It uses stories to illustrate various teachings, emphasizing that true understanding goes beyond scholarly knowledge and... *Enlightenment, Delusion*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 26 2014 Tassajara
Waking Up in the Midst of Our Lives Serial: SF-07552 1/25/2014, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of "waking up in the midst of our lives" through the lens of the bodhisattva path, emphasizing the virtues of compassion, selflessness, and the dedication of merit. The discussion highlights the... *Bodhisattva, Practice Period*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jan 25 2014 City Center
Sudden Enlightenment, Gradual Practice Serial: SF-07726 1/25/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the essential nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the non-linear, immersive, and integrated approach of Soto Zen compared to more structured pathways. It highlights the importance of repetition and absorption... *Wisdom, Posture*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 25 2014 Tassajara
Essence of Mind: Daowu Teaches the Essential Gate to Truth Serial: SF-07556 1/22/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the centrality of friendship in Zen practice, positing that true understanding in Zen, including the realization of perfect wisdom, is cultivated through the context of good friendship. It underscores the... *Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Five Ranks Class Number 2 Serial: SF-07618 1/22/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Zen practice, emphasizing the teaching of "thusness" as intimately communicated through dharma transmission, referencing the "Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi" as a key text. It discusses maintaining an innocent...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 22 2014 Tassajara
Finding My Way to Practice Serial: SF-07621 1/22/2014, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of the "way-seeking mind" as described by Suzuki Roshi, which embodies both the aspiration for liberation and the impetus to practice in response to life's suffering and uneasiness. The discussion... *Suzuki Roshi*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Jan 22 2014 City Center
Spiritual Friendship Serial: SF-07670 1/19/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of descending into the "green dragon cave" as a metaphor for delving into one's conscious mind through Zen practice to encounter and realize perfect wisdom. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual... *Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 19 2014 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Compassion in Everyday Life Serial: SF-07693 Talk by Tova Green at City Center on 2014-01-18 The talk examines the concept of the bodhisattva through the lens of historical and contemporary figures, notably Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and former abbot Myogen Steve Stuckey, highlighting their embodiment of bodhisattva... *Bodhisattva, Wisdom*	Jisan Tova Green	Jan 18 2014 City Center
Five Ranks Class Number 1 Serial: SF-07594 1/17/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the "Five Ranks" of Zen Buddhism, often attributed to Dongshan Liangjie (Tozan Ryokai), emphasizing their connection to the "Jewel Mirror Samadhi" (Hokkyo Zammai). The discourse elaborates on various... *Samadhi, Emptiness*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 17 2014 Tassajara
The Poem Competition of Daikan Eno and Jinshu Serial: SF-07748 1/15/2014, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the historical narrative of the fifth and sixth Zen ancestors, focusing on the transmission of Dharma through a poetic contest. The discussion highlights the philosophical underpinnings of Zen, particularly the... *Transmission*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Jan 15 2014 City Center
The Ring of the Way Serial: SF-07532 1/13/2014, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the life and teachings of Steve Stuckey, a former Abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing his journey within Zen practice and his impact on the community, especially during his illness and eventual... *Practice Period*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 13 2014 Tassajara
Bodhisattva Practice of Enlightenment Serial: SF-07715 1/12/2014, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the path of the bodhisattva as presented in the Diamond Sutra, emphasizing the central vow to liberate all beings while maintaining a mindset of non-abiding. This non-abiding, or cultivating a mind that does not... *Suffering, Perfect Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 12 2014 Green Gulch Farm
The Hidden Lamp Serial: SF-07597 1/11/2014, Susan Moon, Florence Caplow dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of sacrifice and freedom in Zen practice using stories from "The Hidden Lamp: Stories from 25 Centuries of Awakened Women," edited by Susan Moon and Florence Caplow. Two stories are examined:... *Lotus Sutra*	Susan Moon, Zenshin Florence Caplow	Jan 11 2014 City Center
My New Year's Resolutions Serial: SF-07551 1/8/2014, Mark Lancaster, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interconnectedness of life events such as birth and death, emphasizing the continuous cycle of endings and beginnings. Reflections on personal experiences and interactions underscore the importance of... *New Year*	Mark Lancaster	Jan 08 2014 City Center
January 4th, 2014, Serial No. 07664 Serial: SF-07664 Talk by Christina Lehnherr at City Center on 2014-01-04 -	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jan 04 2014 City Center
Manifesting the Wisdom of the Body Serial: SF-07768 This talk introduces Zen Mind Yoga Body, focusing on Zazen meditation as a foundational Zen practice. It highlights the relevance and benefits of Zazen in modern life, emphasizing reconnection with one's true self and the... *Zazen*	Do-on Robert Thomas	2014 1
Manifesting the Wisdom of the Body Serial: SF-07769 The talk addresses the practice of Zazen, emphasizing the fundamental importance of being present in the moment through awareness of the body, mind, and breath. It discusses the concept of "noticing" without the desire to change... *Zazen, Wisdom*	Do-on Robert Thomas	2014 2
Manifesting the Wisdom of the Body Serial: SF-07770 The talk centers on cultivating a consistent meditation and yoga practice, focusing on the embodiment and awareness of one's breath as a pathway to integrating practice into daily life. Participants are encouraged to use simple... *Obstacles*	Do-on Robert Thomas	2014 2
Consciousness Serial: SF-07373 12/28/2013, Vicki Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk delves into the intricacies of consciousness, positing it as a process rather than an entity and exploring the interconnectedness of the eight types of consciousness as taught by Buddha, starting from sensory... *Consciousness, Wisdom*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Dec 28 2013 City Center
Practice and Creativity Serial: SF-07479 12/22/2013, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of Zen and creativity, particularly emphasizing the practice of embracing what arises naturally and engaging with it as a form of artistic creation. The speaker reflects on a personal Zen practice...	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 22 2013 Green Gulch Farm
In the Light There is Darkness, In the Darkness There is Light Serial: SF-07392 12/21/2013, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of impermanence, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living fully in each moment, especially in the context of the winter solstice and the Zen practice of being present. It... *Wisdom*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 21 2013 City Center
The Inner Tangle and the Outer Tangle Serial: SF-07323 12/18/2013, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. This talk discusses the themes of inner and outer tangles, drawing on personal experiences and the transformative journey through illness, particularly with Parkinson's disease. Reflections on the teachings from "The Vasudhivagga...	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Dec 18 2013 City Center
Listening With Your Body Serial: SF-07303 12/15/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the importance of embodying practice in Zen, emphasizing the need to integrate body and mind in the pursuit of enlightenment, as exemplified by Buddha's awakening. The discussion highlights the historical... *Enlightenment*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 15 2013 Tassajara
Celebrating the Practice Serial: SF-07505 12/15/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the concept of Zen practice as a continuous and public celebration, emphasizing the importance of performing, acknowledging, and publicly sharing the practice of enlightenment and perfect wisdom. It discusses... *Karmic Consciousness, Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Meeting Death as It Comes Serial: SF-07399 12/14/2013, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the profound concepts of impermanence and interconnectedness within Zen practice, using the life and practices of Steve Stuckey as a focal point. It explores the significance of impermanence (anitya) and non-... *Suzuki Roshi, Impermanence*	Steve Weintraub	Dec 14 2013 City Center
Be Kind Serial: SF-07482 12/13/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the interconnection of body and mind in Zen practice, emphasizing how physical embodiment can lead to deeper understanding and connection with Zen teachings. It highlights a personal journey of realization,... *Study, Dogen*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 13 2013 Tassajara
Surrender Serial: SF-07528 12/12/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of "surrender" in Zen practice, emphasizing acceptance and letting go, rather than equating it to defeat. Through references to Zen teachings and personal anecdotes, the discussion illustrates how... *Sangha*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Dec 12 2013 Tassajara
Vulnerability and Connection Serial: SF-07324 12/11/2013, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the practice of Shikantaza and its relation to Dogen’s teachings, emphasizing the paradoxical nature of Zazen where detailed instructions are sparse. The discourse highlights the value of persistence and the non... *Effort*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Dec 11 2013 Tassajara
From Silence Serial: SF-07447 12/10/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay between the body, karmic experiences, and the integration of emotions within Zen practice. It emphasizes experiencing reality directly through Shikantaza, without conceptualizing or escaping from...	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Dec 10 2013 Tassajara
Journey of Awakening Serial: SF-07415 12/7/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the story of Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightenment as an archetype for the spiritual journey undertaken during the Rohatsu Sesshin meditation intensive. It emphasizes how the practice of Zen encourages individuals...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 07 2013 City Center
Seeing Constructs of Mind Serial: SF-07380 12/6/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the nature of consciousness and the practice of non-thinking in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the world without preconceived notions or judgments. It discusses how early childhood... *Study, Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 06 2013 City Center

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