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Blue Mountains Are Constantly Walking Serial: SF-09272 2/2/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on addressing challenges during Zazen practice, such as drowsiness and physical discomfort, and explores methods for overcoming these states through mindfulness and self-awareness. Additionally, it examines the... *Practice, Time, Study*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 02 2012 Tassajara
Walking Mountains, Birthing Stones Serial: SF-09387 Talk by Linda Ruth Cutts at Tassajara on 2012-02-01 The talk explores the significance of the Zen expression "The blue mountains are constantly walking. The stone woman gives birth to a child in the night," emphasizing its role in illustrating Zen teachings on form, emptiness, and... *Time, Study, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 01 2012 Tassajara
Find a Sitting Cushion Serial: SF-09474 1/30/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the dedication of energies to practices that directly indicate the Absolute, as illustrated by the teachings of Dogen and the dialogue between Bai Zhang and Wangbo. It explores themes of Zazen, true practice,... *Breath, Pain, Posture*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jan 30 2012 Tassajara
This Body-Mind as the Place and Moment of Awakening Serial: SF-09411 1/28/2012, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "body as great vehicle practice" within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of posture, intention, and the practice of returning and abiding in stillness. It touches on the teachings of... *Practice, Intention, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jan 28 2012 City Center
Alive Dewdrops Serial: SF-09249 1/25/2012, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the Zen concept of enlightenment through the analogy of the moon reflected in water, emphasizing the interplay between self and the myriad things, and how skillful means come into play in these interactions.... *Time, Suffering, Pain*	Leslie James	Jan 25 2012 Tassajara
Preparing the Ground of Body Practice Serial: SF-09379 1/25/2012, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the idea of creating conducive conditions for concentration and mindfulness within an urban setting, such as the San Francisco Zen Center. It challenges the traditional notion that deep concentration requires... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jan 25 2012 City Center
Embracing the Great Vehicle XXVII: Giving up Trying to Control Serial: SF-09265 12/2/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the Buddha way, emphasizing its primary focus on alleviating the suffering of all living beings and supporting their happiness and welfare through ethical training. The discourse highlights the threefold... *Practice, Enlightenment, Meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 22 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Live the Life of the Buddha that You Are Serial: SF-09262 1/21/2012, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on mindfulness of breathing, highlighting Buddha's teachings on the practice from the original Pali tradition, which emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in each breath as a means to stay present and to live... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Intention*	Unclear	Jan 21 2012 City Center
Being Time Serial: SF-09299 1/18/2012, Denkei Raul Moncayo dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "being time," drawing significant influence from Zen teachings, particularly those of Dogen and Suzuki Roshi, to illustrate how time intertwines with existence. The notions of continuous and... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Jan 18 2012 City Center
The Bodhisattva's Ethics of Presence Serial: SF-09355 1/15/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the aspiration in the Zen and Mahayana Buddhist traditions to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, known as the bodhisattva path. The essential teachings discussed include the "ethics of presence... *Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 15 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Peaceful Abiding in These Mountains Serial: SF-09399 1/15/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the Zen practice of integrating wisdom and compassion through the metaphor of being 'like milk and water,' emphasizing the interconnectedness of practitioners. It explores the concept of peaceful cohabitation... *Practice, Practice Period, Zazen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jan 15 2012 Tassajara
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Serial: SF-09301 1/14/2012, Shokan Jordan Thorn, dharma talk at City Center. The talk connects the teachings of Zen Buddhism with the life and philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing the principles of interdependence and mutual responsibility. It explores how the Buddhist precept of "doing no... *Time, Practice, Love*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jan 14 2012 City Center
Householder Zen: Always Be Practicing Serial: SF-09334 1/11/2012, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the challenges and principles of Zen practice, emphasizing the dual roles of individual effort and universal accessibility within Buddhism. Drawing on Dōgen's "Bendowa" and practical experiences in daily life,... *Practice, Time, Effort*	Anshi Zachary Smith	Jan 11 2012 City Center
Training Spirit of Enlightenment Serial: SF-09253 1/8/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk focuses on the aspiration for Buddhahood and the role of the bodhisattva, emphasizing the importance of developing and realizing compassion as an intrinsic part of Zen practice. Through the story of Asanga, a... *Bodhisattva, Compassion, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Loving Kindness Serial: SF-09459 1/7/2012, Jana Drakka dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of loving-kindness and zazen practice, emphasizing presence in the moment as a means to live a life of compassion and authenticity. It discusses the application of mindfulness in mental health... *Practice, Time, Meditation*	Junsei Jana Drakka	Jan 07 2012 City Center
Dharma Transmission: A Family Affair Serial: SF-09274 1/4/2012, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance and personal experiences associated with the Dharma Transmission Ceremony, a pivotal rite of passage in Zen practice. The transition through various functions and ceremonies, such as ordination... *Dharma Transmission, Ceremony, Transmission*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Jan 04 2012 City Center
Zen Healing Through Bodhicitta Insights Serial: SF-09457 Talk by Victoria Austin at Green Gulch Farm on 2012-MM-DD The talk reflects on the tragedy of the Newtown shooting and explores how Zen practice and Bodhicitta, the heart of the bodhisattva, can provide healing and restore innocence. The discussion delves into the Four Noble Truths, the... *Love, Pain, Suffering*	Shosan Victoria Austin	2012 Green Gulch Farm
Ethics and Community Serial: SF-11728 12/31/2011, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between wisdom and compassion within the framework of applied practice and ethics. It discusses how individualism and communal values, particularly in American middle-class liberal contexts, shape... *Community, Time, Wisdom*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 31 2011 City Center
Metta for Christmas and Every Day of the Year Serial: SF-11811 12/24/2011, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of kindness and humility within the context of Zen practice and spiritual aspiration. The speaker emphasizes the importance of kindness as both a personal aspiration and a universal value, reflective... *Time, Love, Suzuki Roshi*	Unclear	Dec 24 2011 City Center
Stumbling Down the Path Serial: SF-11838 12/21/2011, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis of the talk revolves around the practice of Zen in daily life, especially for those outside formal practice centers, emphasizing the concept of "effortless effort" as described by Dogen and Suzuki Roshi. The... *Practice, Time, Work*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Dec 21 2011 City Center
The Bodhisattva's Total Giving Serial: SF-11735 12/18/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the theme of delusion as the root cause of suffering, emphasizing the importance of understanding and transcending delusion through compassion and wisdom. The discussion highlights the nature of clinging and... *Practice, Delusion, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 18 2011 Green Gulch Farm
A Special Transmission without Words Serial: SF-11715 12/17/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of Dharma transmission within the Zen practice, emphasizing its symbolic and practical dimensions. It differentiates between vertical (teacher to student) and horizontal (among practitioners)... *Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Bodhidharma*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Dec 17 2011 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Talk - Day 7 Serial: SF-11808 12/16/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of affinity in Zen practice, emphasizing that realization of the essence of mind transcends ordinary comprehension and requires a magnetic draw or natural connection to the practice. It further... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Love*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 16 2011 Tassajara
Rohatsu Sesshin Talk - Day 6 Serial: SF-11867 12/15/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the teachings of the Sixth Ancestor, Huineng, as presented in the Platform Sutra, emphasizing the indivisibility of form and emptiness. It examines the debate over sudden versus gradual enlightenment within Zen... *Enlightenment, Practice, Platform Sutra*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 15 2011 Tassajara
The Dharma of Coming and Going Serial: SF-11685 12/14/2011, Joan Amaral dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the practice of embracing impermanence and transitions in Zen Buddhism, using Zen teachings and stories to illustrate navigating uncertainty. A key focus is on how not-knowing can be the most intimate form of... *Practice, Letting Go, Practice Period*	Joan Amaral	Dec 14 2011 City Center
Rohatsu Sesshin Talk - Day 4 Serial: SF-11733 12/13/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of Prajna and explores its embodiment in everyday experiences, emphasizing the non-dual nature of understanding and perception in Zen practice. It highlights the importance of the Heart Sutra and... *Bell, Bodhisattva, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 13 2011 Tassajara
Rohatsu Sesshin Talk - Day 2 Serial: SF-11780 12/11/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the Zen teachings of Dogen, focusing on the interconnectedness of enlightenment and delusion. It emphasizes the practice of Zazen as a way to transcend dualistic concepts like enlightenment and realization,... *Buddha, Effort, Practice*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 11 2011 Tassajara
Rohatsu Sesshin Talk - Day 1 Serial: SF-11744 12/10/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the themes of enlightenment and the Bodhi mind within the context of Rohatsu Sashin, emphasizing enlightenment as an ongoing practice rather than a singular event. It discusses mindfulness as a primary factor... *Enlightenment, Practice, Complete Perfect Enlightenment*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 10 2011 Tassajara
Sesshin Talk Day 7 - Receiving the Gift Already Given Serial: SF-11837 12/10/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the introspective journey facilitated by a seven-day meditation retreat, emphasizing the importance of dropping into deeper existential layers to witness and engage with one's authentic self. This process... *Time, Samadhi, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 10 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 6 - Wholeheartedly Being Ourselves Serial: SF-11753 12/9/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of wholeheartedness in Zen practice, as articulated in the teachings of Dogen Zenji, and the transformative process of shifting from self-centered preoccupations to a liberating understanding of self... *Practice, Letting Go, Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 09 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 5 - Right Effort to Establish Continuous Contact Serial: SF-11775 12/8/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of "right effort" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of continuous effort beyond mere success and failure, and suggests cultivating a nondual awareness as a path to spiritual realization. It... *Effort, Practice, Letting Go*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 08 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 4 - The Wondrous Activity Serial: SF-11731 12/7/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of Zen meditation and the challenges of dualistic thinking. It emphasizes the importance of practice and realization in experiencing the Dharma, urging a deep, attentive presence rather than... *Practice, Effort, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 07 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 3 - Entering the Third Dragon Gate Serial: SF-11835 12/6/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between human suffering and the liberating potential of humor and lightness within the practice of Zen. It emphasizes understanding suffering as both real and constructed, as illustrated by... *Suffering, Breath, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 06 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 2 - Stepping Stones on the Path Serial: SF-11776 12/5/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of Zen through the teachings of Dogen Zenji, particularly focusing on the "Bendowa." It emphasizes the concept of "best effort" in practice, the art of embracing each moment, and the interplay... *Effort, Buddha, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 05 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 1 - Rediscovering the Request of Practice Serial: SF-11757 12/4/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the significance of Shashin, highlighting the transition from habitual life patterns to engaging deeply with the practice of Zen as a method of achieving authentic presence. It explores the idea of leaving... *Practice, Zazen, Commitment*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Dec 04 2011 City Center
Suzuki Roshi's Fortieth Anniversary Serial: SF-11856 12/4/2011, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the significance of honoring Suzuki Roshi and the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing the discovery of one's true nature and 'inmost request.' It reflects on personal experiences and teachings of Suzuki Roshi... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Zendo*	Edward Espe Brown	Dec 04 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Occupation Serial: SF-11764 12/3/2011, Robert Thomas dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the alignment of Buddhist principles, particularly those of the bodhisattva, with contemporary social movements such as the Occupy movement. Emphasizing the bodhisattva's methods of guidance—generosity, kind... *Bodhisattva, Intention, Four Methods of Guidance*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Dec 03 2011 City Center
Dwelling In Peace Serial: SF-11848 11/30/2011, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the theme of "continuous practice" and "dwelling in peace" within the Zen tradition, highlighting the concept of starting anew moment by moment and the acceptance of one's own imperfections. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Delusion, Work*	Mark Lancaster	Nov 30 2011 City Center
Right Intention and the Heart of Gratitude Serial: SF-11771 11/27/2011, Meg Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the themes of gratitude, intention, and mindfulness within the context of Zen practice. It highlights the importance of understanding and forming right intention as part of the Noble Eightfold Path, emphasizing... *Intention, Practice, Suffering*	Sessei Meg Levie	Nov 27 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Seeing Ourselves Clearly Serial: SF-11739 11/26/2011, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of perception and the metaphorical blindness humans experience in understanding their own lives and others. It highlights the dual vision of seeing the world through a "dharma eye," which is clear and... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Nov 26 2011 City Center
Your Winter Self Serial: SF-11869 11/22/2011, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the inherent simplicity and complexity found in Zen practice, focusing on the concepts of faith and original self as expounded in the Genjo Koan. It discusses the importance of recognizing one’s “original self... *Sanctuary, Practice Period, Time*	Leslie James	Nov 22 2011 Tassajara
Hearing the Dharma Serial: SF-11884 11/20/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the significance of listening and hearing in the context of Buddhist practice, emphasizing the role of "śrāvakas" or hearers in the Buddha's tradition. It explores the concept of the "three prajnas" (wisdoms... *Buddha, Practice, Dharmakaya*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 20 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Saturday Talk Serial: SF-11855 11/19/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between delusion and awareness within Zen practice, emphasizing the need to integrate basic teachings into one's life. It discusses how Zazen allows practitioners to navigate the challenges of... *Practice, Consciousness, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 19 2011 City Center
Faith in Practice, Part 2: Further Commentaries on the Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon Serial: SF-11693 11/18/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman, dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion focuses on the practice of Zen vows, contrasting the ideals of strong, permanent vows with the notion of maintaining flexible, realistic intentions within one's practice. The talk explores themes from Zen... *Practice, Vow, Buddha*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 18 2011 Tassajara
Buck Enters the World of Perfection Serial: SF-11773 11/17/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk examines the interplay of self-awareness and the interconnectedness of all beings within the context of Zen practice, particularly through the act of bowing. It questions the nature of suffering and explores the wisdom... *Bowing, Time, Work*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 17 2011 Tassajara
Whatever Leads to Joy Serial: SF-11794 11/16/2011, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of aversion within the context of Zen practice, exploring how it manifests in personal experiences, relationships, community dynamics, and global issues. It emphasizes confronting aversion rather... *Practice, Work, Practice Period*	Jisan Tova Green	Nov 16 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 8 Serial: SF-11699 11/15/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of not knowing within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of experiential understanding over intellectual knowing. The discussion links this to Zazen, encouraging an exploration of physical... *Practice, Study, Faith*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 15 2011 City Center
Faith in Practice: Commentary on the Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon Serial: SF-11826 11/15/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice of faith in the Dharma as expounded by Dogen in Ehei Koso Hotsugo Mon, emphasizing the importance of inspiration, the process of renunciation, and the role of ancestors and teachings in verifying... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 15 2011 Tassajara
Buddha Nature, Horse Sense and Patachara's Pride Serial: SF-11703 11/13/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature, underscoring its presence in every moment and challenging the notion of pride and preconceptions that hinder true understanding. Through reflections on the practices of zazen and... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 13 2011 Tassajara
Embracing the Great Vehicle: Surrender to Grief Serial: SF-11738 11/13/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between the cyclical nature of life and the practice of grief and surrender as tools for spiritual liberation. The speaker discusses the transformation that occurs when one embraces changing... *Time, Happiness, Letting Go*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 13 2011 Green Gulch Farm

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