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Title	Speaker	Date
Our Fundamental Connection Serial: SF-07391 9/7/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the interconnectedness of all beings and the Zen teaching that the entire universe is the true human body. Emphasizing environmental awareness and compassion, it discusses the significance of recognizing the... *Liberation, Community*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 07 2013 Tassajara
The Truth of Impermanence Serial: SF-07497 9/7/2013, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of impermanence, illustrated through personal anecdotes and a tragic event involving a community member. It emphasizes the first noble truth of Buddhism and the importance of recognizing change as... *Effort, Suzuki Roshi*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Sep 07 2013 City Center
Tying It All Together Serial: SF-07430 9/4/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interconnectedness and interdependence inherent in Soto Zen practice, focusing on the symbolic mandala of teaching and community at Tassajara. Musical and communal metaphors illustrate the fluid roles and... *Doubt, Zazen*	Leslie James	Sep 04 2013 Tassajara
Loving Kindness Meditation (class) Serial: SF-07461 9/2/2013, Kojun Dana Hull, dining room class at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the importance and practice of metta, or loving-kindness, in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its superior value in spiritual liberation compared to other merit-making activities. The speaker explains practical... *Suffering*	Kojun Dana Hull	Sep 02 2013 Tassajara
We Must Labor to Be Beautiful Serial: SF-07299 9/1/2013, Yo on Jeremy Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of labor and work within Zen practice, examining how work is intertwined with spiritual practice and self-discovery. Reflecting on the historical context of Labor Day, the discussion extends...	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Sep 01 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing with Koans (class) Serial: SF-07516 9/1/2013, Daitetsu Hull, dining room class at Tassajara. The talk discusses the speaker's evolving relationship with koans, emphasizing their value in spiritual practice and the significance of the koan "Mu." This transformation from intimidation to appreciation is explored through the... *Koan, Rinzai*	Daitetsu Hull	Sep 01 2013 Tassajara
Flexible Mind, Flexible Heart Serial: SF-07321 8/31/2013, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen principles of flexibility, generosity, and patience, illustrating their application in challenging life situations. It stresses how Zen practice encourages a flexible mindset by embracing change and... *Intimacy, Patience*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Aug 31 2013 City Center
Vision of an Enlightened Society Serial: SF-07501 8/27/2013, Kazuaki Tanahashi dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the concept of an "enlightened society," contrasting enlightenment with awakening, and explores Costa Rica as an exemplary model, emphasizing its demilitarization, universal healthcare, education, and high... *Enlightenment, Happiness*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Aug 27 2013 Tassajara
What Is Dharma Transmission? Serial: SF-07386 8/24/2013, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the concept of Dharma transmission within the Zen tradition, exploring its secretive nature and its foundation in a direct, mind-to-mind transmission beyond words, originating from the relationship between... *Dharma Transmission, Transmission*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Aug 24 2013 City Center
Don't Set Up Standards of Your Own Serial: SF-07352 8/21/2013, Brad Warner, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk revolves around the Buddhist concept of the harmony of difference and equality as expressed in the "Sandokai," emphasizing the importance of not setting personal standards and instead adhering to established precepts... *Precepts*	Brad Warner	Aug 21 2013 Tassajara
Perfect Happiness Serial: SF-07370 8/21/2013, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the theme of emptiness through three stories: one about St. Francis of Assisi from Nikos Kazantzakis's novel, an autobiographical account of a Zen practitioner's journey with depression, and a tale about...	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Aug 21 2013 City Center
Center of the Living Koan Serial: SF-07394 Talk by Leslie James at Tassajara on 2013-08-21 The talk explores the concept of being present and challenges in Zen practice, using the first case in the "Book of Serenity," a collection of Soto Zen koans, as a focal point. The discussion emphasizes the importance of... *Soto Zen*	Leslie James	Aug 21 2013 Tassajara
Compassion Call and Response Serial: SF-07346 8/18/2013, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the nature of compassion in Zen Buddhism, asserting that compassion and wisdom are central to Zen teachings. Highlighting various bodhisattvas of compassion, it emphasizes the fluidity and adaptability of... *Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 18 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Avalokitesvara: Two Aspects of Practice Serial: SF-07314 8/17/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of great compassion as embodied by the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. It delves into the dual aspects of compassion: listening to the cries of the world and engaging in self-existence. The discussion... *Compassion, Bodhisattva, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 17 2013 Tassajara
Zazen Is Big Mind Serial: SF-07343 8/17/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the relationship between the practice of Zazen and the concept of love, emphasizing the notion of big mind as a state of non-grasping, attentive equanimity that fosters a benevolent engagement with life. It... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 17 2013 City Center
Departures Serial: SF-07389 8/14/2013, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of "departures," exploring personal experiences and cultural works reflecting life's transient nature and the presence of death. It examines how Zen practice prepares individuals to meet loss and...	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 14 2013 City Center
Practicing Suchness Without Delay Serial: SF-07312 8/11/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the mindfulness of body posture and breathing as a foundational practice for achieving liberation from suffering, as encouraged by the historical Buddha. It emphasizes the importance of observing these... *Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 11 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Who Was Suzuki-Roshi? Serial: SF-07440 8/10/2013, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the teachings and philosophy of Suzuki Roshi, focusing on the concepts of sincerity, the practice of "things as it is," and the importance of continuous and sincere practice over the pursuit of... *Suzuki Roshi, Enlightenment*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 10 2013 City Center
Stop Serial: SF-07451 8/4/2013, Zoketsu Norman Fischer, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores Zen practice through the lens of a story, the 86th from Dogen's collection, highlighting how mundane tasks like cleaning and caring for objects, such as Buddha statues, mirror profound spiritual activity. The...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 04 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing in an Urban Temple Serial: SF-07397 8/3/2013, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of the sangha (community) in Buddhist practice, emphasizing the importance of connection and shared experiences within the Zen community at the San Francisco Zen Center. It narrates a recent retreat... *Sangha*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Aug 03 2013 City Center
Having No Argument with Life Serial: SF-07468 8/3/2013, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes cultivating inner stability and presence amid life's challenges, drawing parallels between personal experiences during the 2008 Basin Complex fire and Zen practice principles. It reflects on learning from... *Don't Know Mind*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Aug 03 2013 Tassajara
The Gate of Liberation Serial: SF-07444 7/31/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the distinction between the perceived world created by the mind and the vast universe as the true "gate of liberation," emphasizing the Zen practice of Zazen as a means to return to the present and explore this... *Liberation, Zazen*	Leslie James	Jul 31 2013 Tassajara
Unity in the Mirror of Self Serial: SF-07344 Talk by Sojun Mel Weitsman on 2013-07-28 The talk explores the concept of "meeting and merging" through Zen teachings and stories, particularly focusing on the Lotus Sutra's tale of the prodigal son and the Zen koan "Seijo and her soul are separated." The speaker... *Tozan*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 28 2013
Meeting and Merging Serial: SF-07379 7/28/2013, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the concept of "meeting and merging" within Zen practice, drawing on stories of identity and self-realization from the Lotus Sutra and various Zen koans. It uses the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the... *Tozan*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 28 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Only Buddhas Serial: SF-07326 7/27/2013, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores Dogen's interpretation of the phrase "Only a Buddha and a Buddha" from the Lotus Sutra, linking it to the concept that all beings inherently possess Buddha nature and the realization of Buddhadharma. The...	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jul 27 2013 Tassajara
What Does It Mean to Be an American Soto Zen Priest and Why the Heck Would Anyone Want to Do That? Serial: SF-07338 07/24/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the complex identity and role of a Soto Zen priest in America, acknowledging the uncertainty and evolving nature of this path, akin to pioneering times. It utilizes historical anecdotes and contemporary... *Priest, Soto Zen, Suzuki Roshi*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 24 2013 Tassajara
Be a Person Here Serial: SF-07419 7/21/2013, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the nature of states of mind under stress, the role of mudras as expressions and invocations, and the concept of "call and response." It discusses the importance of humility and experiential wisdom in spiritual... *Tassajara*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 21 2013 Green Gulch Farm
The Five Remembrances Serial: SF-07371 The talk discusses the significance of the Five Remembrances in Buddhist practice, highlighting their role in developing equanimity towards life’s impermanence, sickness, and death. The discussion emphasizes living a life mindful...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Jul 20 2013 City Center
The Fire Boy Seeks the Fire Serial: SF-07472 7/17/2013, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the theme of "call and response" in Zen practice, demonstrating how practitioners can navigate rapid changes and internal responses catalyzed by external events, such as the ongoing fire incident at Tassajara.... *Buddha Nature*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 17 2013 Tassajara
Preaching Facing Oneness Serial: SF-07362 7/13/2013, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the koan "An appropriate response," case 14 from the Blue Cliff Record, elucidating how Buddhist teachings adapt to the listener's capacity to understand, reflecting a universal approach in Zen. Emphasizing that... *Suffering*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jul 13 2013 Tassajara
Faith and Doubt Serial: SF-07515 7/13/2013, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay of faith and doubt within Zen practice, examining their influence on personal and communal dynamics. The discourse particularly highlights Dogen Zenji's perspective on faith as intrinsic to... *Doubt*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jul 13 2013 City Center
Tassajara Stew Serial: SF-07404 7/10/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of fitting in at Tassajara through metaphors and Zen principles, emphasizing the fluidity of personal transformation in communal practice. A core discussion revolves around the concept of "being"... *Practice Period*	Leslie James	Jul 10 2013 Tassajara
Everyone Has a Light Serial: SF-07524 7/7/2013, Korin Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the Zen concept of an inherent jewel or light within everyone, symbolizing Buddha nature. This jewel is often unrecognized, akin to the parable of the gem in the hem, which emphasizes recognizing and expressing... *Buddha Nature*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jul 07 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Learning to Be a Human Being Serial: SF-07363 7/6/2013, Do-on Robert Thomas dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of learning within Zen practice, presenting a dual nature of learning and unlearning as central to personal growth. It emphasizes offering oneself to the moment, acknowledging interconnectedness, and... *Practice Period, Zazen*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Jul 06 2013 City Center
Harold and the Purple Crayon Serial: SF-07366 7/6/2013, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the core Buddhist teaching from the Dhammapada about the mind's role in shaping reality, illustrated through the children's book "Harold and the Purple Crayon," where imagination creates and overcomes obstacles...	Fu Schroeder	Jul 06 2013 Tassajara
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen - Part Two Serial: SF-07496 7/3/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller and Brother David Steindl-Rast, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the intersection of Zen and Benedictine spiritual practices, focusing on non-separation, grateful living, and the experience of joy. It examines how mindfulness and appreciation of the present moment can lead... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 03 2013 Tassajara
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen - Part One Serial: SF-07347 6/29/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller and Brother David Steindl-Rast, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the evolving landscape of spirituality, highlighting a shift from religious orthodoxy to a more practice-oriented, inclusive spiritual engagement. It discusses the integration of mindfulness and meditation into...	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jun 29 2013 Tassajara
Courageous Journey Serial: SF-07413 6/29/2013, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and authenticity, especially within the LGBTQI community. It emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true self, drawing parallels between personal experiences of...	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 29 2013 City Center
Compassion Over Competition: A Heart Journey Serial: SF-07453 Talk by Zenju at Tassajara on 2013-06-29 The talk explores the theme of competition within communal and individual contexts, emphasizing how it hinders compassion, forgiveness, and reconciliation—described as "elixirs" of community life. The discussion addresses... *Compassion, Forgiveness*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Jun 29 2013 Tassajara
Dining Room Class - Part One Serial: SF-07433 6/28/2013, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk predominantly explores the concepts of competition, compassion, forgiveness, and reconciliation within Zen communities. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and relates them to broader societal issues of... *Compassion, Forgiveness*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Jun 28 2013 Tassajara
Life Is a Package Deal Serial: SF-07384 6/26/2013, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen understanding of embracing the present moment, as opposed to contemplating alternate realities. The focus is on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi regarding the practice of exhalation, symbolically... *Suzuki Roshi, Study*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jun 26 2013 Tassajara
Full Moon of Peaches Serial: SF-07414 6/23/2013, Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the metaphor of the moon as a teaching tool in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the impermanence and interconnectedness of existence. Using the imagery of the moon reflected in water, the discussion reflects on... *Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 23 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing with the Life of the World Serial: SF-07311 6/22/2013, Wendy Johnson, Annie Sommerville, and Susan Leslie, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores themes of interconnectedness, environmental responsibility, and the application of Zen practice to worldly matters. A central thesis is the importance of combining mindfulness with responsive action amidst...	Wendy Johnson, Annie Sommerville, Susan Leslie	Jun 22 2013 Tassajara
The Hindrance of Desire Serial: SF-07378 6/22/2013, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the concept of 'ease' in Buddhism and the importance of cultivating it through mindfulness and awareness in daily life and meditation. It addresses the translation and understanding of 'dukkha' as dis-ease,...	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 22 2013 City Center
Just a Mirror Serial: SF-07464 6/19/2013, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Zen forms as mirrors that reflect habitual patterns, exposing them to examination and potential transformation to reduce suffering. It discusses several forms, including bowing, chanting, and... *Bowing, Suffering*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Jun 19 2013 City Center
Emptiness, Readiness Serial: SF-07310 6/15/2013, Vicki Austin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of readiness and emptiness within Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of both vertical and horizontal transmission of teachings. The speaker underscores that each participant's role is central... *Practice Period*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 15 2013 Tassajara
The Mind That Wants To Wake Up Serial: SF-07491 6/15/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk revolves around the exploration of bodhicitta, the aspiration to awaken, and examines the transient nature of human life as articulated in Rainer Maria Rilke's Ninth Duino Elegy. It stresses the notion of "thusness," a...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 15 2013 City Center
Crazy Uncle Dogen Serial: SF-07350 6/12/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the concept of non-separation and acceptance of reality as articulated by Dogen, with an emphasis on the idea of "being unstained" by delusional views of how things might be different. The discussion... *Wisdom, Dogen*	Leslie James	Jun 12 2013 Tassajara
Dharma Companions Take 2 Serial: SF-07318 6/9/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the themes of solitude, companionship, and the interconnectedness of all beings in the context of Zen practice. Historical references to Shakyamuni Buddha and Ananda illustrate the importance of Dharma...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 09 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Joyful Mind, Nurturing Mind, Big Mind Serial: SF-07390 6/8/2013, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses Soto Zen teachings by Dogen, particularly as presented in "Instructions to the Cook," with a focus on the "Three Minds": joyful mind, nurturing mind, and big mind. These are not states of consciousness but... *Dogen*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jun 08 2013 Tassajara

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