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Everyday Zen: Finding Essence Everywhere Serial: SF-09444 Talk by Graham Ross at Tassajara on 2012-06-30 The talk delves into the essence of Buddhism, exploring the idea that the "great meaning of Buddhism" can be found in simple, everyday experiences, as exemplified by Dongshan's phrase "three pounds of sesame" and Guishan's "the... *Buddhism, Practice, Meditation*	Graham Ross	Jun 30 2012 Tassajara
Impermanence Is Not the Problem Serial: SF-09421 6/27/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of impermanence as a core teaching in Buddhism, delving into its omnipresence in the life of the Buddha and throughout the Pali Canon. It emphasizes how impermanence is one of the Dharma seals,... *Impermanence, Buddha Nature, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 27 2012 Tassajara
Not What, But How: The Inquiring Mind at Work Serial: SF-09316 6/27/2012, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the integration of Zen practice with work, emphasizing the concept of "work practice" as an expression of the Bodhisattva path. It challenges the separation between Zen practice and daily activities, urging... *Practice, Work, Time*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jun 27 2012 City Center
Because of the Singing Birds Serial: SF-09240 6/24/2012, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi as presented in "Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind," specifically on the concept of calmness and the duality of presence and absence exemplified through the metaphor of "the moon and weed... *Practice, Four Methods of Guidance, Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Jun 24 2012 Green Gulch Farm
This Is Not a Doomsday Talk Serial: SF-09366 6/24/2012, Wendy Johnson and Annie Somerville, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practices, organic farming, and food culture, emphasizing the importance of integrating meditation and sustainable agriculture to address modern environmental and social challenges. It... *Work, Time, Practice*		Jun 24 2012 Tassajara
"Long Have I Heard of SF Pride Parade..." Serial: SF-09436 6/23/2012, Keiryu Lien Shutt, dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of expectations and perception, using Zen koans and personal anecdotes to illustrate how preconceived notions can obscure true understanding. A key focus is the story involving Zen master Joshu's koan... *Joshu, Practice, Name*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Jun 23 2012 City Center
Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha Serial: SF-09266 6/20/2012, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the complexities and contradictions involved in balancing roles as a Buddhist temple administrator and a practitioner. It delves into the challenges of maintaining traditional human resources functions within... *Work, Practice, Time*	Mark Lancaster	Jun 20 2012 City Center
Like Deer Grazing on a Hillside Serial: SF-09348 6/20/2012, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on themes of uncertainty and decision-making within Zen practice, using personal anecdotes and poetic imagery. It addresses the Zen approach to life's mundane and profound questions, emphasizing the "Harmony of... *Time, Suffering, Soto Zen*	Leslie James	Jun 20 2012 Tassajara
Twining Vines Serial: SF-09403 6/17/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the themes of ancestral blessings, forgiveness, and the interconnectedness of all beings. A discussion on Zen Master Dogen's teachings from "Shobogenzo Kato" emphasizes the metaphor of "twining vines" to... *Bodhidharma, Buddha, Dogen*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 17 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Arriving at Wisdom Serial: SF-09306 6/16/2012, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Prajnaparamita, or the perfection of wisdom, within the context of Buddhist philosophy and practice, particularly focusing on the Bodhisattva vow and the realization of interconnectedness. The... *Wisdom, Emptiness, Buddha*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jun 16 2012 City Center
Karma and Vow Serial: SF-09369 6/16/2012, Mako Voelkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of the self through the lens of Zen practice, using the koan from the "Book of Serenity," Case 37, as a central theme. It discusses the constructs of karmic and active consciousness and reflects on... *Vow, Consciousness, Zazen*	Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Jun 16 2012 Tassajara
Sitting with the Six Paramitas Serial: SF-09354 6/15/2012, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily discusses the six perfections—generosity, ethics, patience, energy, meditation, and wisdom—which are central to the practice and development of a bodhisattva. The discussion emphasizes the importance of... *Practice, Enlightenment, Time*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jun 15 2012 City Center
Mindfulness: Pathways and Practices Explored Serial: SF-09296 Talk by Ryushin Paul Haller at Tassajara on 2012-06-13 The talk provides an in-depth examination of the Satipatthana Sutta, highlighting its structured approach to mindfulness and its process-oriented methodology. The speaker makes a comparative analysis between the detailed... *Practice, Mindfulness, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 13 2012 Tassajara
Identity Action with My Mom Serial: SF-09328 6/13/2012, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes Dogen's "Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance," focusing primarily on the practice of giving and its transformative effects. The discussion explores the significance of generosity, kind speech, beneficial... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jun 13 2012 Tassajara
The Energy for Your True Intention Serial: SF-09412 6/13/2012, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of virya, or the energy and effort required in Zen practice, relating it to the six paramitas or perfections. The discussion elaborates on how virya is not merely physical energy, but a combination... *Practice, Intention, Virya*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 13 2012 City Center
Meeting Impermanence Practice Serial: SF-09389 6/10/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily explores the theme of impermanence within Zen Buddhism, contextualizing it as a fundamental teaching that encourages reflection and liberation. Drawing on the four Dharma seals—impermanence, no abiding self,... *Time, Impermanence, Buddha Nature*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 10 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Slippery Stone Serial: SF-09469 6/9/2012, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interaction between neuroscience and Zen practice, focusing on how emotional responses, particularly those triggered by the amygdala, can be harmonized with Zen teachings. Zen practice is described as a way... *Breath, Work, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 09 2012 City Center
Resilience Serial: SF-09473 6/9/2012, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara focuses on the concept of resilience, defined as the ability to "spring back" after adversity, drawing parallels between everyday practice opportunities and the foundational Buddhist principle of the Four... *Practice, Intention, Yoga*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 09 2012 Tassajara
Meeting the Source in Everything Serial: SF-09305 6/6/2012, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the koan "The World Honored One Points to the Ground," focusing on the concept of sanctuary and how it can be both a fragile and profound space of safety and acceptance. The exploration includes reflections on... *Sanctuary, Time, Tassajara*	Leslie James	Jun 06 2012 Tassajara
The Perfection of Tolerance Serial: SF-09418 6/6/2012, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The lecture focuses on the Six Perfections, drawn from Dale Wright's text "The Six Perfections: Buddhism and the Cultivation of Character," emphasizing the third perfection, tolerance or patience. It explores how developing... *Anger, Practice, Suffering*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jun 06 2012 City Center
Making Mistakes Serial: SF-09383 6/3/2012, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of mistakes, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and accepting errors as a part of human experience. It contrasts the paralyzing nature of shame with a more constructive approach of regret,... *Practice, Work, Time*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Jun 03 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Interbeing Serial: SF-09283 6/2/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of interconnectedness, emphasizing the importance of realizing our interdependence and the ongoing influence of actions on all beings. Using lessons from Suzuki Roshi's beginner's mindset and... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jun 02 2012 City Center
Why the Precepts Matter Serial: SF-09414 6/2/2012, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk elaborates on the importance of ethical conduct (shila) in Zen practice, emphasizing its foundational role in the triadic concept of tri-shiksha, which encompasses ethical conduct, meditation (samadhi), and wisdom (... *Practice, Yoga, Bodhisattva*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 02 2012 Tassajara
Self and No-Self Serial: SF-09371 5/31/2012, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of Soto Zen and Vipassana traditions as complementary practices rather than opposing philosophies. A major discussion centers on the Buddhist teachings regarding the concept of self,... *Suffering, Time, Practice*	Gil Fronsdal	May 31 2012 Tassajara
Foundations of Practice Serial: SF-09267 5/30/2012, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the transformative practice of zazen and its influence on the speaker's life, focusing on the constancy of meditation amidst life's changing dynamics. The practice offers insights into non-attachment to thoughts... *Zazen, Time, Pain*	Gil Fronsdal	May 30 2012 Tassajara
On Truth, Lies, Secrets and Silence Serial: SF-09363 5/30/2012, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the practice of wise speech in Zen, particularly focusing on the aspect of speaking the truth and the challenges around it. The discussion explores how words, lies, secrets, and silence play roles in... *Time, Practice, Practice Period*	Jisan Tova Green	May 30 2012 City Center
Walking around the Question: Is Life Worth Living? Serial: SF-09247 5/27/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of the "middle way" in Buddhism, as introduced by the Buddha, which avoids the extremes of self-concern and self-denial, emphasizing peace and harmony. A significant part of the discussion focuses on... *Peace, Happiness, Vow*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Center of the Center of the Center is Buddha Serial: SF-09365 5/27/2012, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara explores the Zen practice of navigating life's challenges through a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye, emphasizing the transformative potential of perceiving obstacles as opportunities. The discussion integrates... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 27 2012 Tassajara
Seeing Things As They Really Are Serial: SF-09360 5/23/2012, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on understanding the nature of self and interconnectedness through Zen practice, emphasizing the dissolution of the self's conception as separate from the world. It discusses how personal perceptions of good and... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Leslie James	May 23 2012 Tassajara
Don't Be Disturbed by Your Mind Serial: SF-09252 5/22/2012, Kosho McCall, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the advice of Suzuki Roshi on not being disturbed by one's mind and delves into the nature of thoughts as either natural or deliberate. It discusses the practice of Zazen's role in achieving unity... *Practice, Time, Intimacy*	Kosho McCall	May 22 2012 Tassajara
Where Do You Put Your Attention? Serial: SF-09292 5/20/2012, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores themes of attention, mindfulness, and the balance between active doing and passive being, emphasizing the importance of choosing where to direct one's attention amid the noise of everyday life. It contemplates... *Time, Breath, Study*	Edward Espe Brown	May 20 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Authenticity Serial: SF-09380 5/19/2012, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the exploration of authenticity within Zen practice, articulated through the personal reflections and teachings related to Zen philosophy. The central thesis revolves around the integration of Zen practice as... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Posture*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	May 19 2012 City Center
A Bodhisattva's Listening Serial: SF-09276 5/13/2012, Robert Thomas dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm delves into the significance of "listening with the entire body" as a practice to enhance one's engagement with the world through Zen principles, underscoring the impact and integration of Zen... *Practice, Time, Joshu*	Do-on Robert Thomas	May 13 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Way-Seeking Mind Serial: SF-09407 5/12/2012, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "way-seeking mind" or "dōshin," a natural inclination to pursue wisdom and compassion, likened to a tropism, where one must nurture this innate tendency by removing hindrances such as greed and... *Practice, Enlightenment, Effort*	Steve Weintraub	May 12 2012 City Center
The Six Perfections as a Wisdom Practice Serial: SF-09273 5/9/2012, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk provides an introduction to the "Six Perfections" (paramitas) in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing how wisdom teachings cultivate compassion. The discussion covers the exploration and critique of personal desires and aversions... *Wisdom, Anger, Desire*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	May 09 2012 City Center
Bodhisattva Practice of the Four Noble Truths Serial: SF-09280 5/6/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the practice of compassion in Zen philosophy, emphasizing how understanding and engaging with fundamental teachings such as the Four Noble Truths can lead to liberation from suffering. It contrasts the... *Practice, Compassion, Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 06 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Six Paramitas Serial: SF-09420 5/5/2012, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the six paramitas, exploring their role in Zen practice as a pathway to enlightenment. The speaker highlights the practice of generosity and wisdom, explaining the paramitas as qualities of enlightened beings... *Practice, Wisdom, Paramitas*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	May 05 2012 City Center
Bodhisattvas Totally Embrace Delusion, and Thus Enter Reality Serial: SF-09393 5/3/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the teaching of "form is emptiness, emptiness is form" from Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of zazen and the application of bodhisattva practices to transcend the illusion of separation. Stories of... *Practice, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 03 2012 Tassajara
The Practice of Work Serial: SF-09351 5/2/2012, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the role and experience of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the San Francisco Zen Center, highlighting how Zen practice influences work practices and personal growth within the organization. The talk... *Work, Practice, Time*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 02 2012 City Center
Komyo Serial: SF-09449 5/2/2012, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the contrast between simplicity and sophistication in Zen practice, drawing from personal anecdotes involving figures like Suzuki Roshi and exploring the concept of "light" in Zen teachings. Emphasis is... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 02 2012 Tassajara
How Auspicious! Many Beings Assemble to Meet Themselves, and Encounter the True Dharma at the Moment Serial: SF-09277 5/1/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the auspicious nature of Zen practice within a community and emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with the true Dharma. It vividly describes personal experiences with Zen teachers, highlighting the... *Buddha, Instruction*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 01 2012 Tassajara
Ummons "One Treasure" Serial: SF-09248 4/30/2012, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the integration of Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between monastic training and the application of Zen principles in the world. It considers Zen practice as a continuous... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 30 2012 Tassajara
The Meaning of the Birth of the Buddha Serial: SF-09413 4/29/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the celebration of the Buddha's birthday and explores the legendary elements surrounding his birth, emphasizing the importance of these stories in illustrating the Buddha's compassionate teachings and... *Buddha, Practice, Buddha's Birthday*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Apr 29 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Dealing with the Five Hindrances Serial: SF-09268 4/28/2012, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the five hindrances derived from the Pali canon—sense-desire, ill-will, sloth and torpor, restlessness and worry, and doubt— and their impact on meditation and life. The speaker emphasizes understanding these... *Meditation, Hindrances, Practice*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 28 2012 City Center
The Realm of Ease Serial: SF-09302 4/27/2012, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the interconnectedness of self-awareness within Zen practice, emphasizing the teachings of Dogen and the environment at Tassajara as a microcosm for exploring Buddhist principles. The discussion reflects on the... *Bowing, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Leslie James	Apr 27 2012 Tassajara
Putting the Mind of the Way to Work Serial: SF-09270 4/25/2012, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the integration of work practice within Soto Zen, emphasizing the balance between action and mindfulness as essential to spiritual practice in everyday life. Discussing references from Dogen’s teachings and... *Work, Practice, Time*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Apr 25 2012 City Center
Being Given What We Already Have Serial: SF-09341 4/23/2012, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on personal experiences of seeking spiritual practice, emphasizing the role of gratitude in the Zen tradition and exploring the concept of the "way-seeking mind" which drives one toward practice. Key themes... *Time, Practice, Berkeley Zen Center*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Apr 23 2012 Tassajara
Tending the What, the How, and the Who of Our Activity Serial: SF-09448 4/22/2012, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the interconnectedness of human actions and the Earth, emphasizing that actions and attitudes towards the environment must be rooted in understanding our unity with the Earth to effectively address ecological... *Practice, Karma, Time*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Apr 22 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Working with our Intentions Serial: SF-09330 4/21/2012, Meg Levie dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of intention, particularly how it relates to mindfulness, Zen practice, and daily life. It explores how the intention is integral to the Noble Eightfold Path and considers the implications of right... *Vow, Intention, Practice*	Sessei Meg Levie	Apr 21 2012 City Center
The Transmission of Sewing Buddha's Robe Serial: SF-09410 4/21/2012, Zenshin Greg Fain, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily focuses on expressing gratitude following a Dharma transmission ceremony, highlighting the guidance of Sojun Mel Weitzman Roshi and the role of female practitioners like Darlene Cohen and May Lee Scott. The... *Practice, Time, Ceremony*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 21 2012 Tassajara

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