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Title	Speaker	Date
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
The Blind Men and the Elephant Serial: 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...	Fu Schroeder	Mar 24 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Day 1 Serial: 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... *Posture*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 24 2013 City Center
Sesshin Day 1 Serial: 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 Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 23 2013 Tassajara
Believing in Nothing Serial: 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*	Dainin Marsha Angus	Mar 23 2013 City Center
A Sesshin of Illness Serial: 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... *Practice Period*	Lee Lipp	Mar 20 2013 City Center
Embrace Impermanence, Discover Presence Serial: 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... *Karma*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 20 2013 City Center
Zazen Is Good for Nothing Serial: 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... *Zazen*	Shohaku Okumura	Mar 17 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Dogen's Zen - Class #8 Serial: 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... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 17 2013 Tassajara
Compassion Is a Good Idea Serial: 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... *Compassion*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 16 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #7 Serial: 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... *Koan*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 12 2013 Tassajara
The Teachings of Perfect Wisdom Serial: 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*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 10 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Mahapajapati's Story Serial: 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... *Karmic Consciousness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 09 2013 City Center
Zen Women's Path to Equality Serial: 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*	Panel Discussion	Mar 08 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #6 Serial: 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... *Equanimity, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 06 2013 Tassajara
Language, Voice, Drum, Bread Serial: 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... *Lay Practice*	Mick Sopko	Mar 06 2013 City Center
The Emerging Moment Serial: 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... *Wisdom, Enlightenment*	Steve Weintraub	Mar 03 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Habit, Repetition and Intention Serial: 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...	Dainin Marsha Angus	Mar 02 2013 City Center
Dogen's Zen - Class #5 Serial: 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... *Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 01 2013 Tassajara
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 Period*	Lee Lipp	Feb 27 2013 City Center
Embracing Wholeness in Spiritual Practice Serial: 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... *Sangha*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 24 2013
You Don't Have to Get It Right Serial: 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... *Suzuki Roshi*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Feb 24 2013 Tassajara
Love and Joy Are Right Here Serial: SF-07327 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...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Feb 23 2013 City Center
Equanimity Serial: 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*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 21 2013 Tassajara
Samadhi Serial: 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*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 20 2013 Tassajara
Panel: Lay-Entrusted Teachers Serial: 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... *Lay Practice, Priest*	Panel Discussion	Feb 20 2013 City Center
Ease and Dis-ease Serial: 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...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 19 2013 Tassajara
This Very Mind Is Buddha Serial: 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,... *Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 18 2013 Tassajara
Investigation and Continuity Serial: 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... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 17 2013 Tassajara

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