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Sandokai class #3 Serial: SF-09329 11/4/2012, Sojun Mel Weitsman, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk explores the complex concepts within the Sandokai, particularly focusing on the integration of duality in Zen practice and the interpretation of the “spiritual source” as inherent and non-dualistic. Central to the... *Enlightenment*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 04 2012 Tassajara
Come and See Serial: SF-09428 11/4/2012, Meg Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the significance of being present and finding one's "still, quiet place" amidst life's busyness and pressures. The speaker addresses the internal struggle of balancing activity with stillness, encouraging an...	Sessei Meg Levie	Nov 04 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Body Practice Serial: SF-09279 11/3/2012, Ryotan Cynthia Kear, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the integration of body practice in Zen meditation, emphasizing its importance alongside mind practice. The discussion focuses on the role of seated meditation (zazen) in developing mindfulness and discipline,...	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Nov 03 2012 City Center
Sandokai Class Serial: SF-09311 Talk by Sojun Myogen Class Sandokai at Tassajara on 2012-10-28 This talk primarily explores the Zen perspective on the nature of enlightenment, focusing on the themes of intuitive versus intellectual approaches to practice, as well as the historical disputes between the Northern and Southern...	Sojun Mel Weitsman, Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 28 2012 Tassajara
Narratives Unbound: Path to Enlightenment Serial: SF-09333 Talk by Tenshin Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2012-10-28 The talk explores the concept of storytelling as a fundamental aspect of human consciousness, examining its role in spiritual practice and the potential liberation from its habitual nature. It discusses how storytelling shapes...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 28 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Selling Water By the River Serial: SF-09261 10/27/2012, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing awakening as a life goal and the interconnectedness of individuals through shared experiences. The speaker discusses the challenges of staying committed to practice...	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Oct 27 2012 City Center
Mosquito Mounting an Iron Ox Serial: SF-09317 10/27/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the non-duality of zazen practice and precepts, emphasizing their integrated nature and how ancient stories of Zen masters, such as Yaoshan and his exchanges with Shitou, illustrate this understanding. It... *Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 27 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Sandokai class #1 Serial: SF-09478 10/26/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky and Sojun Mel Weitsman, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the study and interpretation of the "Sandokai," a pivotal Zen text traditionally discussed in the context of the interrelationship between difference and unity. The discussion includes an exploration... *Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman, Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 26 2012 Tassajara
Pilgimage to Here Serial: SF-09314 10/24/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of pilgrimage in Zen Buddhism, drawing a parallel between the practice of zazen and the idea of 'not knowing,' as seen in the narrative of Zen Masters Dijang and Fa Yang. Emphasis is placed on... *Effort*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 24 2012 Tassajara
Wise Intention as Support for Living in Community Serial: SF-09472 10/24/2012, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of practicing Zen in a community, emphasizing the importance of communal practice and living in harmony with all beings. It delves into the concept of 'right intention' from the Eightfold Path,... *Practice Period*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Oct 24 2012 City Center
Go Beyond Cynicism Serial: SF-09442 10/23/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion centers on understanding and practicing the foundational principles of Zen, emphasizing the continuous interplay between mindfulness and liberation. Reflecting on personal experiences of grief, habits, and... *Hindrances*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 23 2012 Tassajara
Forgiveness Rain Serial: SF-09275 10/22/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the practice of zazen as a form of formless repentance and acceptance, emphasizing mindfulness and the release from suffering through awareness of states of mind. It highlights how unresolved experiences can... *Zazen*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 22 2012 Tassajara
Focus and Field Awareness Serial: SF-09255 10/21/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of mindfulness within Zen, emphasizing the shift from thinking to the non-knowing mind and the cultivation of moment-to-moment awareness. The discussion includes insights into Sambhogakaya Buddha...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 21 2012 Tassajara
True Zen in Motion Serial: SF-09294 10/21/2012, Venerable Dr. Pannavati dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the concept of "Zen in Motion" and explores the intricate balance between tradition and personal experience in spiritual practice. The speaker underscores the significance of direct experience over textual...	Venerable Pannavati	Oct 21 2012 City Center
Right Effort, Right Action Serial: SF-09423 10/21/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores interconnectedness and right effort within Zen practice, linking these themes to environmental action and personal intention. The discussion includes reflections on the Bioneers Conference, emphasizing spiritual... *Effort, Practice Period*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 21 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Listen, Examine, Practice Serial: SF-09254 10/20/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the necessity of personal engagement with spiritual teachings, encouraging individuals to investigate and apply them within their own lives. It discusses the courage required for self-examination and the...	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Oct 20 2012 City Center
Breath-Counting Shikantaza Serial: SF-09482 10/20/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the seamless continuum between suffering and liberation in Zen practice, addressing the importance of wholehearted engagement with one’s life through the practice of shikantaza, and the concept of intimacy in...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 20 2012 Tassajara
Zen and the Art of Vulnerability Serial: SF-09374 Talk by Jeremy Levie on 2012-10-14 The talk explores themes of vulnerability, shame, and wholeheartedness, drawing connections between these concepts and Zen practice. Reference is made to Chan Master Zhuryong's poem and Brené Brown's research on vulnerability and... *Practice Period*	Yo-on Jeremy Levie	Oct 14 2012
Foundation Teachings Serial: SF-09346 10/13/2012, Rita Gross dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the crucial importance of grounding Western Buddhist practice in the foundational teachings of Buddhism, particularly the Pali Canon. Emphasis is placed on the Four Noble Truths, interdependence, Four... *Suffering*	Rita Gross	Oct 13 2012 City Center
Class: Satipatthana Serial: SF-09483 10/11/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky, practice period class at Tassajara. The talk examines the foundations of mindfulness as rooted in the Sadhipatthana Sutta, emphasizing the practice of body awareness, recognizing habitual patterns, and fostering self-friendliness to enhance understanding of true...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 11 2012 Tassajara
Authenticity in Zen: Laughing Through Tears Serial: SF-09481 Talk by Edward Brown at Green Gulch Farm on 2012-10-07 The talk emphasizes the importance of embracing one's true nature and emotional authenticity in Zen practice, challenging the notion of projecting a perfect image. Key themes include the significance of emotional awareness, the...	Edward Espe Brown	Oct 07 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Harmony Amid Dispositions Serial: SF-09238 10/6/2012, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of living in harmony with others within the context of practicing with the Sangha, emphasizing the pragmatic approach of Buddhism towards achieving personal and collective harmony. It underscores the... *Emptiness*	Mark Lancaster	Oct 06 2012 City Center
Kind Speech Serial: SF-09309 10/3/2012, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily explores the concept of kind speech within the Zen practice, as inspired by Dogen's teachings, emphasizing the importance of compassionate communication both with oneself and others, despite differences in...	Jisan Tova Green	Oct 03 2012 City Center
Clunky Practice at Zenshinji Serial: SF-09391 10/2/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the integral practice of presence and mindfulness within Zen Shinji, particularly through the repetitive and disciplined nature of the practice period. It highlights the importance of simplicity and gratitude... *Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 02 2012 Tassajara
Inside and Outside Serial: SF-09468 9/30/2012, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen practice of Zazen and its profound influence on both the internal and external aspects of life. Examining the interconnectedness of inside and outside experiences, the discussion emphasizes the... *Suffering*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 30 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Path of Freedom from the Prison of the Mind Serial: SF-09291 9/29/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the practice of compassion in response to suffering, emphasizing the importance of welcoming suffering not as an endorsement of it, but as an opportunity to cultivate compassion. The talk references key... *Suffering, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 29 2012 City Center
Non-Dual Journey: Zen's Parental Wisdom Serial: SF-09324 Talk by Raul Denkei Moncayo on 2012-09-26 The talk explores the non-dual nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the intertwined realities of birth and death, suffering and liberation, and the interplay between self and other. A central theme is the metaphorical...	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Sep 26 2012
Harmony is Not a Metaphor Serial: SF-09376 9/26/2012, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the concept of harmony in Zen practice, specifically focusing on the lived experience of harmony within body, speech, and mind rather than as a metaphorical or aesthetic ideal. It delves into the investigation... *Practice Period*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Sep 26 2012 City Center
Zenful Work: Mindfulness in Practice Serial: SF-09402 Talk by Susan Oconnell on 2012-09-23 The talk delves into the application of Zen teachings, particularly through work practice, by integrating mindfulness and the Four Noble Truths to address workplace suffering. The discussion underscores the necessity to recognize... *Suffering*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Sep 23 2012
In Harmony with All Beings Serial: SF-09259 9/22/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the beginning of a practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing themes of interconnectedness, impermanence, and living in harmony with all beings by taking refuge in the Sangha. The speaker... *Practice Period*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Sep 22 2012 City Center
Zen Pathways to Fearless Repentance Serial: SF-09476 9/16/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the concepts of forgiveness and repentance, aligning them with Buddhist practices and contrasting them with other faith traditions, especially around the Jewish High Holy Days. It explores how Buddhism... *Repentance, Forgiveness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 16 2012 Green Gulch Farm
A Zen Story Serial: SF-09458 9/15/2012, Graham Ross dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen practice of perceiving reality beyond conceptual constructs and the habitual impositions of past actions on experiences. It emphasizes the importance of non-judgmental awareness developed through Zazen,... *Patience, Generosity*	Graham Ross	Sep 15 2012 Tassajara
Dispassionate Acceptance, Passionate Involvement Serial: SF-09464 9/15/2012, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "Entering the Way While Staying at Home," which is part of an ordination ceremony, emphasizing the balance between immersion in the present moment and devotion in Zen practice. It discusses how... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 15 2012 City Center
Discontinuity and Uncertainty Serial: SF-09290 9/12/2012, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of the "thought of enlightenment" as described by Ancestor Nagarjuna, emphasizing understanding impermanence and discontinuity in life. The discussion highlights the importance of maintaining... *Enlightenment*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Sep 12 2012 City Center
Food Awareness Month Serial: SF-09406 9/12/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnectedness of Zen practice, food awareness, and gratitude during Food Awareness Month. Emphasis is placed on Zen Master Dogen's teachings, which equate the nature and importance of food with Dharma,...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 12 2012 Green Gulch Farm
A Field of Creative Improvisation Serial: SF-09361 9/9/2012, Do-on Robert Thomas dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the interconnectedness of Zen practice and contemporary challenges, specifically within the context of food systems and individual empowerment in creative improvisation amidst complexity. A story from the "... *Practice Period*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Sep 09 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Bird Nest and the Three Pure Precepts Serial: SF-09335 9/8/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk elaborates on the integration of Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing that Zen is not a distinct activity but an omnipresent practice that permeates all aspects of life. It explores the concept of the "three pure... *Yoga, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 08 2012 Tassajara
Celebrating Aging Serial: SF-09467 The talk emphasizes the importance of living a life that benefits others and cultivates loving-kindness, inspired by the inevitabilities of aging and mortality. It highlights the role of mindfulness, the bodhisattva vow, and...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 08 2012 City Center
The Fully Blossomed Plum Tree Serial: SF-09323 9/5/2012, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the nature of interpersonal relationships and spiritual realization, primarily through the lens of Zen teachings and personal anecdotes. Emphasizing relationships' depth beyond mere friendship or alienation,... *Tassajara*	Leslie James	Sep 05 2012 Tassajara
Embracing Emotions Through Zazen Practice Serial: SF-09441 Talk by Myoan Grace Schireson at Tassajara on 2012-09-05 The talk addresses the role of Zazen in processing emotions and trauma, emphasizing the importance of not using meditation as a form of avoidance but rather embracing emotional experiences as part of one's practice. The... *Zazen*	Myoan Grace Schireson	Sep 05 2012 Tassajara
Discipline and Devotion Serial: SF-09239 9/2/2012, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the exploration of Zen practice as a journey marked by devotion, discipline, and the engaging dynamics of life. It discusses the concept of a "straight line of practice" symbolizing aspiration and resolve, as... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 02 2012 Tassajara
Embracing the Great Vehicle XXIV: Riding Indian Ponies, and Golden Ox Invites the Monks to Eat Serial: SF-09362 9/2/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen practice of mindful eating, emphasizing a non-abiding approach to food, reflective of the bodhisattva vow to care for and liberate all beings. The speaker shares a narrative about Native Americans'... *Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 02 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Buddhism and Death Serial: SF-09284 9/1/2012, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist perspective on death, examining Buddhist teachings on karma, the afterlife, and rebirth, and comparing them to Christian imagery of death and resurrection. The discussion highlights the need to...	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 01 2012 City Center
Dogen's Monasticism: What's the Deal with That? Serial: SF-09445 9/1/2012, Brad Warner dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk provides an exploration of Zen practice, contrasting monastic and layperson approaches, while emphasizing personal ownership of Zazen practice. The speaker reflects on the work of Dogen, including discussions on the... *Dogen*	Brad Warner	Sep 01 2012 Tassajara
Tassajara Magic Serial: SF-09258 8/30/2012, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk reflects on the significance of communal practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, exploring themes such as the merging of ancient teachings with present practice, and the concept of "Tassajara magic"—a unique form of... *Blue Cliff Record*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 30 2012 Tassajara
It's All Poetry Serial: SF-09405 8/29/2012, Zenju Earthlyn Manuel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of skillful means through the lens of poetry and spiritual practice, emphasizing the unexpected utterance of the soul. It draws from Mark Nepo's definition of poetry as an art of embodied perception... *Poetry*	Zenju Earthlyn Manuel Osho	Aug 29 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Life and Poetry of Zen Master Ryokan Serial: SF-09321 8/28/2012, Kazuaki Tanahashi dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the life and poetry of Zen Master Ryokan, focusing on his humble lifestyle, writing style, and profound understanding of Zen principles. It highlights Ryokan's dedication to living in poverty, his interactions... *Japan*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Aug 28 2012 Tassajara
Peace Bell: From Conflict to Connection Serial: SF-09285 8/26/2012, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The main thesis explores how the transformation of materials of war into symbols of peace, as exemplified by the Peace Bell at San Francisco Zen Center, symbolizes the broader Zen approach to fostering connection and...	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 26 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Rediscovering Dogen: Zen's Modern Resonance Serial: SF-09242 Talk by Brad Warner at Tassajara on 2012-08-25 The talk explores the influence and relevance of Dogen's teachings, particularly expressed through Shobo Genzo, and the speaker's personal experiences and insights gained from studying with various teachers associated with Dogen’... *Dogen, Zazen*	Brad Warner	Aug 25 2012 Tassajara
Shame, Regret and Forgiveness Serial: SF-09440 8/25/2012, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of shame, regret, and forgiveness in relation to mistakes, emphasizing the transformative potential of addressing one's errors with mindfulness and acceptance. The speaker discusses the practice of... *Wisdom*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Aug 25 2012 City Center

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