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Realistic Complete ViewSerial: SF-07520 4/14/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk at Green Gulch Farm focuses on the philosophical theme of interconnectedness and the expansion of perception in line with Zen teachings, particularly the concept of "right view" as a comprehensive understanding of... Time, Practice, Buddha's Birthday |
Apr 14 2013 Green Gulch Farm |
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Staying Home and Attaining the WaySerial: SF-07313 4/13/2013, Linda Galijan dharma talk at City Center.
The talk elaborates on the significance of the Jukai ceremony, emphasizing the integration of lay practitioners into the Buddhist lineage through the receipt of the rakasu and the 16 Bodhisattva precepts. The process of lay... Buddha, Practice, Ceremony |
Apr 13 2013 City Center |
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What Brought Us HereSerial: SF-07369 4/6/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of "Way-Seeking Mind" within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of experiencing life's transient nature to arouse this state of mind, as described by Dogen Zenji and exemplified by personal... Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period |
Apr 06 2013 Tassajara |
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Bodhidharma's Compassionate EyesSerial: SF-07439 3/31/2013, Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the significance of Easter and its connections to themes of fertility, renewal, and spiritual practice. It reflects on Bodhidharma, the 28th Indian and first Chinese Zen ancestor, discussing his teachings,... Bodhidharma, Practice, Compassion |
Mar 31 2013 Green Gulch Farm |
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Seamless PracticeSerial: SF-07333 3/30/2013, Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores how Zen practice aids in making difficult decisions, emphasizing the role of empathy as exemplified by Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the abolition of slavery. It discusses the integration of empathy in Zen... Precepts, Practice, Study |
Mar 30 2013 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 7Serial: SF-07351 3/29/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the essence and function of prajna through Zen teachings, emphasizing the learning process as one of humility and receptivity. It references the ability to let the Dharma flow through and manifest in the world,... Practice, Generosity, Time |
Mar 29 2013 Tassajara |
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Sesshin Day 6Serial: SF-07487 3/29/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the theme of interconnectedness and the practice of unlearning the self to embrace a broader, collective identity through Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of present-moment awareness, stillness, and... Time, Practice, Suffering |
Mar 29 2013 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 6Serial: SF-07485 3/28/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of "the great death" in Zen practice, referring to the significant transformation one undergoes through deep meditation and shedding of ego and attachments. It delves into the notion of impermanence... Practice, Practice Period, Stillness |
Mar 28 2013 Tassajara |
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Sesshin Day 5Serial: SF-07522 3/28/2013, Dainin Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the practice of "sesshin," a Zen retreat focused on aligning the mind and body with the heart of Buddha through stillness and deep introspection. The discussion emphasizes the need for confronting personal... Time, Buddha, Breath |
Mar 28 2013 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 4Serial: SF-07322 3/27/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the theme of solitude within Zen practice, highlighting how individuals experience and embrace aloneness during Sesshin. It emphasizes the importance of embodiment and mental posture, advocating for letting go... Silence, Posture, Love |
Mar 27 2013 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 3Serial: SF-07437 3/26/2013, Dainin Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the practice of embodying Zen teachings in daily life, particularly through the cultivation of a beginner's mind and the notion of 'not knowing'. The speaker emphasizes maintaining presence and awareness through... Pain, Practice, Time |
Mar 26 2013 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 4Serial: SF-07484 3/26/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on the concept of "immersion" in Zen practice, using the metaphor of being "swallowed by a whale," akin to Jonah's biblical narrative. The discussion emphasizes the practice of "Shikantaza," or just sitting, as a... Practice, Consciousness, Time |
Mar 26 2013 Tassajara |
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Sesshin Day 2Serial: SF-07423 3/25/2013, Lee Lipp dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores personal experiences from early practice at Zen centers, highlighting challenges and growth through understanding and embracing the aversion, pain, and doubt that arose during practice. The significance of... Practice, Time, Practice Period |
Mar 25 2013 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 3Serial: SF-07502 3/25/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, focusing on the timeless question of how long it takes to achieve a serene mind through meditation. It contrasts the futility of setting a fixed time frame for achieving mental... Practice, Work, Breath |
Mar 25 2013 Tassajara |
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Sesshin Day 2Serial: SF-07309 3/24/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the inherent tension between attraction and aversion in the practice of being present, using concepts such as intention, vow, and commitment to delve deeper into the nature of the mind and practice. It discusses... Breath, Heart Sutra, Hindrances |
Mar 24 2013 Tassajara |
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The Blind Men and the ElephantSerial: SF-07396 3/24/2013, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk centers on the themes of Zen practice and argumentation, using parables and personal anecdotes to illustrate insights into human nature and the dynamic between differing perspectives. Key insights include the... Buddha, Time, Name |
Mar 24 2013 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sesshin Day 1Serial: SF-07443 3/24/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses the inherent capacity for awakening within every person, emphasizing the importance of physical posture in Zazen practice and how the body and mind are interconnected. It stresses the necessity of letting go of... Breath, Posture, Pain |
Mar 24 2013 City Center |
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Sesshin Day 1Serial: SF-07421 3/23/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the concept of willpower through the lens of Zen practice, integrating findings from scientific studies with traditional teachings. The discussion contrasts the notion of willpower as a finite resource with the... Practice, Vow, Practice Period |
Mar 23 2013 Tassajara |
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Believing in NothingSerial: SF-07473 3/23/2013, Dainin Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the theme of aligning all activities with the heart of Buddha through mindful practice, particularly during a period of intense meditation known as sesshin. The discussion emphasizes understanding oneself as a... Emptiness, Zazen, Time |
Mar 23 2013 City Center |
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A Sesshin of IllnessSerial: SF-07405 3/20/2013, Lee Lipp dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the theme of integrating Zen practice into daily life, with a focus on how personal challenges can lead to transformative insights. A significant portion is devoted to the speaker's experience with illness and... Time, Practice, Practice Period |
Mar 20 2013 City Center |
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Embrace Impermanence, Discover PresenceSerial: SF-12354 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2013-03-20
The talk explores the practice of embracing impermanence within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the co-creation of reality through awareness. It reflects on the paradoxical nature of life experiences and encourages an acceptance of... Stillness, Silence, Karma |
Mar 20 2013 City Center |
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Zazen Is Good for NothingSerial: SF-07349 3/17/13, Shohaku Okumura, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the teachings of Sawaki Kodo-Roshi, particularly the notion that "Zazen is good for nothing," highlighting the importance of practicing without expectations, which is linked to the teachings of Dogen Zenji and... Practice, Buddha, Zazen |
Mar 17 2013 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dogen's Zen - Class #8Serial: SF-07489 3/17/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice with human life, emphasizing the balance between self-awareness and avoiding self-preoccupation. It reflects on the "causes and effects" of existence through Maslow's Hierarchy... Practice, Zazen, Time |
Mar 17 2013 Tassajara |
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Compassion Is a Good IdeaSerial: SF-07455 3/16/2013, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at City Center.
The talk elaborates on the necessity and practice of compassion within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that the essence of Zen practice is compassion, even if it seems implicit due to the focus on practices like zazen (meditation). The... Love, Compassion, Practice |
Mar 16 2013 City Center |
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Dogen's Zen - Class #7Serial: SF-07411 3/12/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk focuses on the interplay between Zen practice and the constructs of karmic existence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining awareness and resolve even in benign circumstances. The discussion explores key Zen... Practice, Time, Koan |
Mar 12 2013 Tassajara |
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The Teachings of Perfect WisdomSerial: SF-07478 3/10/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk explores the Zen practice of "just sitting" and its role in realizing perfect wisdom and the liberation of all beings. It emphasizes the idea that true liberation and compassion transcend conceptual apprehension,... Perfect Wisdom, Wisdom, Practice |
Mar 10 2013 Green Gulch Farm |
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Mahapajapati's StorySerial: SF-07300 3/9/2013, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on the role of Maha Pajapati in the establishment of the women's order of renunciates in Buddhism, emphasizing the historical and contemporary significance of this story in discussions of gender equality within... Buddha, Time, Karmic Consciousness |
Mar 09 2013 City Center |
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Zen Women's Path to EqualitySerial: SF-07372 Talk by Panel Presentation Women on 2013-03-08
This talk centers on the contributions and recognition of Soto Zen women priests, highlighting the evolution of their role within Buddhism, particularly through the discussion of Dogen Zenji's teachings on equality, as... Dogen, Practice, Time |
Mar 08 2013 City Center |
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Dogen's Zen - Class #6Serial: SF-07388 3/6/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the Zen approach to rituals, emphasizing the acceptance of mistakes as a valuable aspect of practice and the role of mindfulness in navigating these experiences. The discussion ties into Shuri's six gates to... Practice, Equanimity, Zazen |
Mar 06 2013 Tassajara |
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Language, Voice, Drum, BreadSerial: SF-07457 3/6/2013, Mick Sopko dharma talk at City Center.
The talk primarily explores the role of lay practice in Zen, the speaker's personal experiences within the Zen community, and the significance of drumming and baking as a form of spiritual practice. It highlights a discussion on... Time, Lay, Practice |
Mar 06 2013 City Center |
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The Emerging MomentSerial: SF-07335 3/3/2013, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the narrative of loyalty through a story about two friends, emphasizing the values of faithfulness and the consequences of misunderstandings. Transitioning into Zen practice, the discussion reflects on the... Practice, Wisdom, Enlightenment |
Mar 03 2013 Green Gulch Farm |
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Habit, Repetition and IntentionSerial: SF-07325 3/2/2013, Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center.
The talk addresses the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the concepts of repetition and intention to align activities with the heart of Buddha. It discusses the role of lay practice and the cultivation of... Practice, Intention, Time |
Mar 02 2013 City Center |
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Dogen's Zen - Class #5Serial: SF-07334 3/1/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the teachings of the Tendai school's Shuri, including the six gates or identities as a progression towards full awakening, and how they inform Zen practice. It emphasizes Zen's first principle—that all phenomena... Practice, Consciousness, Time |
Mar 01 2013 Tassajara |
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What Is the Heart of the Buddha?Serial: SF-07454 2/27/2013, Lee Lipp dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the theme of aligning all activities with the heart of the Buddha during a winter practice period, emphasizing both lay and priest practice. The discussion focuses on the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche,... Practice, Time, Practice Period |
Feb 27 2013 City Center |
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Embracing Wholeness in Spiritual PracticeSerial: SF-07424 Talk by Jiryu Mark Rutschman Byler on 2013-02-24
The talk discusses the concept of "having an angle" in religious and spiritual practices, particularly in Zen Buddhism and other related Buddhist teachings. It examines how holding firm beliefs, or "angles," can lead to divisions... Buddha, Sangha, Evil |
Feb 24 2013 |
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You Don't Have to Get It RightSerial: SF-07508 2/24/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The central thesis of the talk focuses on the encouragement of Zen practice, emphasizing perseverance over perfection and the acknowledgment of one's limitations without attachment to outcomes. The discussion references Dogen... Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Feb 24 2013 Tassajara |
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Love and Joy Are Right HereSerial: SF-07327 2/23/2013, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk discusses aligning one's actions with the heart of Buddha through loving-kindness meditation and illustrates how these teachings can help individuals turn their lives towards kindness and joy. It reflects on the... Time, Practice, Love |
Feb 23 2013 City Center |
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EquanimitySerial: SF-07425 2/21/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk discusses the Zen practice of equanimity, or "upekha," emphasizing momentary samadhi and the practice of pausing to cultivate awareness. The talk highlights how these practices allow practitioners to engage fully with... Equanimity, Practice, Love |
Feb 21 2013 Tassajara |
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SamadhiSerial: SF-07383 2/20/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk centers on the practice of concentration within Zen meditation, emphasizing the balance between directed and receptive attention. It discusses the importance of reframing habitual experiences, the practice of "not... Concentration, Practice, Buddha |
Feb 20 2013 Tassajara |
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Panel: Lay-Entrusted TeachersSerial: SF-07448 2/20/2013, Panel dharma talk at City Center.
This talk by a panel of seasoned lay Zen practitioners at the San Francisco Zen Center explores the evolving role and recognition of lay practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of integrating Zen teachings into... Practice, Lay, Priest |
Feb 20 2013 City Center |
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Ease and Dis-easeSerial: SF-07304 2/19/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the transition from discipline to devotion in Zen practice, emphasizing the role of trust and intimacy. It highlights the shift from a mental framework dictated by preferences and desires toward a softer... Practice, Love, Silence |
Feb 19 2013 Tassajara |
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This Very Mind Is BuddhaSerial: SF-07509 2/18/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the notion of being present and the simplicity in Zen practices, emphasizing the continuous interplay between readiness and willingness in one's spiritual journey. It delves into the investigation of self,... Breath, Effort, Practice |
Feb 18 2013 Tassajara |
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Investigation and ContinuitySerial: SF-07305 2/17/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the themes of Zen practice and continuous engagement with the present moment, emphasizing the importance of responding appropriately to circumstances as they arise. It draws from Zen teachings to illustrate the... Time, Practice, Zazen |
Feb 17 2013 Tassajara |
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Awakening from the Illusion of SeparatenessSerial: SF-07517 2/17/2013, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses the intersection of environmental mindfulness and Buddhist practice, underscoring the urgency of ecological awareness and interconnectedness as exemplified by the symbolic act of planting trees. The session is... Time, Practice, Buddha |
Feb 17 2013 Green Gulch Farm |
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Don't Be Submerged by the Things of the WorldSerial: SF-07339 2/16/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr, dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on aligning all personal activities with the heart of Buddha, emphasizing the evolving form of Zen practice outside traditional contexts and the embodiment of practice through examples like the depiction of... Time, Practice, Emptiness |
Feb 16 2013 City Center |
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Unborn BeingSerial: SF-07506 2/16/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk presents the concept of energy in Zen, discussing how attending to the formless and the energetic component of everything can be an awakening process. It underscores an appreciation of the process of Zazen as one that... Buddha, Practice, Effort |
Feb 16 2013 Tassajara |
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Polishing a TileSerial: SF-07493 2/15/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the practice of Zazen and Shashin, emphasizing the concept of non-striving and non-achievement in Zen. Central to the discussion is the idea that practice should not be about forcing outcomes but about being... Zazen, Breath, Pain |
Feb 15 2013 Tassajara |
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Dogen's Zen - Class #4Serial: SF-07376 2/12/2013, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk covers the exploration of the five skandhas—form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness—and their relevance in Buddhist practice, specifically in the context of the Satipatthana Sutta. It discusses... Consciousness, Zazen, Time |
Feb 12 2013 Tassajara |
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Practicing the Buddha Mind SealSerial: SF-07398 2/10/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the practice of self-study as a means to understand suffering and realize enlightenment. The central theme is that enlightenment and peace are realized by repeatedly studying the mind, questioning its nature,... Study, Buddha, Practice |
Feb 10 2013 Green Gulch Farm |
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Resounding CongruenceSerial: SF-07331 2/9/2013, Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the practice of aligning all activities with the heart of Buddha during a ten-week winter practice period, emphasizing the inherent presence of Buddha nature in every aspect of life. The discussion highlights... Practice, Buddha, Generosity |
Feb 09 2013 City Center |