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Title	Speaker	Date
What Is a Good Friend? Serial: SF-07500 6/8/2013, Venerable Dr. Pannavati dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the significance of friendship in spiritual practice, drawing from Buddhist teachings. It explores the dynamics of true friendship, warning against superficial connections, and urging self-reflection to align...	Venerable Pannavati	Jun 08 2013 City Center
There's No Place Like Home Serial: SF-07354 6/5/2013, Zesho Susan O'Connell, dharma talk at City Center. This talk discusses the Zen perspective on life, death, and suffering, emphasizing the realization that death is mourned because life is inherently beautiful. It also explores the path of Zen practice, including Zazen, ordination... *Dharma Transmission*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Jun 05 2013 City Center
A Guest Season Koan Serial: SF-07359 6/5/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the teachings of the Zen Master Zhaozhou (also known as Zhao Zhou), with a focus on the koan from the "Blue Cliff Record," case number 52. This koan, involving Zhaozhou's interaction about a stone bridge and... *Tassajara*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 05 2013 Tassajara
Cultivate Beginner's Mind Serial: SF-07445 6/1/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Zen concept of "Beginner's Mind" as emphasized by Suzuki Roshi and its challenges. It stresses the importance of approaching every moment with openness, as reflected in Zen dialogues and teachings by... *Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 01 2013 City Center
Home Leaving, Home Coming Serial: SF-07513 6/1/2013, Meg Levie dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara involves reflections on gratitude, home, and impermanence, along with personal anecdotes illustrating these themes. The discussion touches on the evolution of Zen practice, emphasizing the pivotal role of...	Sessei Meg Levie	Jun 01 2013 Tassajara
Shobogenzo Shoji (class three) Serial: SF-07438 5/29/2013, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature through the metaphor of mirror-like awareness, emphasizing its non-dual, empty awareness that is ever-present and inseparable from the appearances of the conventional world. This... *Compassion, Buddha Nature*	Kokyo Henkel	May 29 2013 Tassajara
Shobogenzo Shoji (class two) Serial: SF-07306 5/28/2013, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen Buddhist concepts of the two truths—conventional truth and ultimate truth—using Dogen's teachings as a framework. The speaker elaborates on how phenomena like a retreat hall illustrate the... *Samsara, Emptiness*	Kokyo Henkel	May 28 2013 Tassajara
Shobogenzo Shoji (class one) Serial: SF-07514 5/27/2013, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the intricate relationship between samsara and nirvana through the lens of Dogen's Shobogenzo, specifically the essay "Shouji," which translates to "birth and death." It delves into the duality of samsara (... *Nirvana, Samsara, Emptiness*	Kokyo Henkel	May 27 2013 Tassajara
Sati Serial: SF-07361 5/26/2013, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the evolution and understanding of mindfulness (sati) within Buddhist and secular contexts, examining its integration into Western practices and its original meanings in ancient Buddhist texts. A critical...	Gil Fronsdal	May 26 2013 Tassajara
The Infinite Compassion Enters Reality Serial: SF-07434 5/26/2013, Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The discussion begins with reflecting on Memorial Day, elaborating on its origins and emotional complexities surrounding war, death, and remembrance, and transitions into a deeper exploration of compassion and interconnectedness... *Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 26 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Mindful Practices Serial: SF-07365 5/25/2013, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of personal commitment and community support in Zen practice, particularly during practice periods at Zen centers like Tassajara and Green Gulch. Emphasizing the importance of Sangha, or... *Practice Period*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	May 25 2013 City Center
Evolution of the Precepts Serial: SF-07518 5/25/2013, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the evolution and significance of the Zen precepts with a focus on their historical and cultural transformations. It discusses the differences between the traditional precepts and their interpretations in... *Precepts*	Gil Fronsdal	May 25 2013 Tassajara
Jukai - Receiving the Precepts Serial: SF-07302 5/22/2013, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the significance of Jukai, the ceremony of receiving the precepts in Zen Buddhism. Emphasizing practice, experience, and personal realization over mere belief, the discussion explores how Jukai embodies ethical... *Precepts*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	May 22 2013 Tassajara
You're My Friend Serial: SF-07474 5/22/2013, Gib Robinson, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the theme of "Dharma Friendships" as an integral aspect of Zen practice, starting with a story about Suzuki Roshi's perspective on friendship rooted in shared human suffering. It examines the relational... *Suzuki Roshi*	Gib Robinson	May 22 2013 City Center
Getting Married to Ourselves Serial: SF-07523 05/18/2013, Lee Lipp, dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the idea of embracing self-love and transparency, focusing on the importance of being present and listening to one's body despite illness. The speaker discusses the nature of suffering and the human condition...	Lee Lipp	May 18 2013 City Center
Awakening Community Serial: SF-07408 5/17/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the importance of interconnectedness and community, drawing analogies between the behaviors of bees and humans, and emphasizing the traditional Buddhist concept of "sangha" as an inclusive, interdependent... *Community, Sangha*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 17 2013 Tassajara
The Bodhisattva Path Serial: SF-07483 5/15/2013, Do-on Robert Thomas dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the concept of the Bodhisattva path and its significance in personal transformation and broader societal engagement. It discusses the application of Buddhist teachings, particularly the Bodhisattva path, in... *Bodhisattva, Tassajara*	Do-on Robert Thomas	May 15 2013 Tassajara
Our Compassionate Mothers Serial: SF-07308 5/12/2013, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the themes of motherhood and spiritual practice, emphasizing compassion and self-realization within the framework of Zen and Tibetan Buddhism. The discussion highlights the role of mothers and parental figures... *Compassion*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 12 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Dharma Companions Serial: SF-07320 5/11/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "dharma companionship" as a supportive relationship in practicing non-thinking and maintaining equanimity, alongside personal reflections and teachings from Dogen Zenji, the Lotus Sutra, and poet...	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 11 2013 City Center
Three Minds Serial: SF-07393 5/11/2013, Judith Randall dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the role of the Tenzo, or head cook in a Zen temple, as described in Dogen's "Tenzo Kyokun." The central focus is the practice of the "three minds": magnanimous mind, nurturing mind, and joyful mind, which are... *Zazen*	Daiyu Judith Randall	May 11 2013 Tassajara
Everyday Life at Tassajara Serial: SF-07521 5/8/2013, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the concept of "Everyday Activity" in Zen practice, drawing from Dogen’s essay "Ka Jo" and the teachings of Ru Jing and Bai Zhang. It explores how ordinary actions like "having tea and rice" embody the essence...	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 08 2013 Tassajara
Zen Body, Mountain Body Serial: SF-07319 5/4/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk centers on the themes of Zen practice in connection with nature, the essence of being a "true person," and the integration of body and intention within the Zen tradition. Attention is focused on not controlling or... *Zazen*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 04 2013 Tassajara
Dharma Friendship Serial: SF-07406 5/4/2013, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of Dharma friendship and practices within the late spring practice period, emphasizing the teachings of Eihei Dogen, particularly the commentary "Only a Buddha and a Buddha." It explores the idea of... *Practice Period*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	May 04 2013 City Center
Lower Your Standard Serial: SF-07467 5/3/2013, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk presents Zen teachings through stories and personal anecdotes, focusing on the paradox of holding no fixed standards. A central narrative discusses three brothers on a quest to find an enchanted wood, illustrating themes... *Study*	Marc Lesser	May 03 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Our Ideas of Practice and the Roots of Practice Serial: SF-07364 5/1/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk examines the often mismatched expectations and realities of Zen practice, arguing that realization and practice are not confined to preconceived notions but occur beyond conscious thought, as reflected in Dogen's...	Leslie James	May 01 2013 Tassajara
Flapping Mind, Still Mind Serial: SF-07471 5/1/2013, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of inner stability, the futility of arguing with life, and returning to silence, using Case 29 from the Mumonkan, known as "The Six Ancestors, Your Mind Moves," as a focal point. The discussion... *Suffering, Koan, Zazen*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	May 01 2013 City Center
Birth of the Buddha, The World Honored One Serial: SF-07417 4/28/2013, Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk details the significance of Buddha's birthday celebrations, particularly focusing on the mythic and symbolic aspects of his birth narrative to illustrate broader Zen teachings. The discussion highlights the importance... *Ordinary Mind*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Apr 28 2013 Green Gulch Farm
The Practice of Resting Serial: SF-07328 4/27/2013, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the importance of integrating rest into Zen practice, highlighting how physical well-being is integral to one's life and practice. Drawing from personal experience with a concussion, the discussion explores...	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Apr 27 2013 Tassajara
Earthling Bodhisattvas Serial: SF-07400 4/27/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the interconnectedness of human beings with nature through Zen teachings and various philosophical perspectives. It examines the Zen concept of interdependence using the metaphor of the "oak tree in the... *Study*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 27 2013 City Center
Embracing Lineage: Zen's Living Legacy Serial: SF-07353 Talk by Renshin Bunce at Tassajara on 2013-04-21 The talk primarily discusses the significance of Dharma Transmission within Zen practice, highlighting the ceremony's deep-rooted traditions and the challenges faced, particularly in acknowledging and integrating female ancestors... *Suzuki Roshi, Ceremony*	Renshin Bunce	Apr 21 2013 Tassajara
Grieving, Celebrating, Studying and Protecting the Great Earth Serial: SF-07403 4/21/2013, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the interconnectedness of humans with the Earth and the importance of imagination in perceiving and honoring this relationship. Drawing from Zen teachings, the discussion emphasizes the role of caregivers of... *Study*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 21 2013 Green Gulch Farm
The Practice of Aging, the Aging of Practice Serial: SF-07442 4/20/2013, Jisan Tova Green,Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at City Center. This talk addresses the dual themes of "The Practice of Aging" and "The Aging of Practice," focusing on how Zen practice evolves with age. It highlights the importance of engaging with aging through beginner...	Kyosho Valorie Beer, Jisan Tova Green	Apr 20 2013 City Center
Assumptions Bear Viewing Serial: SF-07494 4/18/2013, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the transformative power of the Zen practice at Tassajara in altering perceptions and assumptions, emphasizing the concept of permeable and less rigid views. The discussion includes a story highlighting how... *Tassajara*	Leslie James	Apr 18 2013 Tassajara
Preliminary Practices Serial: SF-07427 4/17/2013, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of preliminary practices before or alongside Zazen within Mahayana Buddhism. Emphasis is placed on the significance of devotional practices such as prostrations and taking refuge in the three... *Koan*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Apr 17 2013 City Center
Relax with Kanzeon Serial: SF-07402 4/15/2013, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of 'compassion without boundaries' and the practice of developing compassion through the teachings of Zen Buddhism. Focusing on the importance of recognizing and exiting personal "ruts," it uses the... *Compassion*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 15 2013 Tassajara
Realistic Complete View Serial: 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... *Buddha's Birthday*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 14 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Staying Home and Attaining the Way Serial: 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... *Ceremony*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Apr 13 2013 City Center
What Brought Us Here Serial: 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... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 06 2013 Tassajara
Bodhidharma's Compassionate Eyes Serial: 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, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 31 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Seamless Practice Serial: 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, Study*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Mar 30 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 7 Serial: 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,... *Generosity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 29 2013 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 6 Serial: 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... *Suffering*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 29 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 6 Serial: 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 Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 28 2013 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 5 Serial: 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...	Dainin Marsha Angus	Mar 28 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 4 Serial: 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... *Posture*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 27 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 3 Serial: 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...	Dainin Marsha Angus	Mar 26 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 4 Serial: 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... *Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2013 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 2 Serial: 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 Period*	Lee Lipp	Mar 25 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 3 Serial: 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...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 25 2013 Tassajara
Sesshin Day 2 Serial: 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... *Heart Sutra, Hindrances*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 24 2013 Tassajara

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