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Title	Speaker	Date
Celebrating Buddha's Birthday Serial: SF-09339 4/7/2012, Mark Lancaster, dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the journey of Siddhartha Gautama, detailing the transformative process of awakening through recognizing the impermanent and conditioned nature of life. It contrasts Siddhartha’s early life of isolation from... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Mark Lancaster	Apr 07 2012 City Center
Seeing Virtue Serial: SF-09471 4/1/2012, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the idea of inherent perfection in individuals while acknowledging the space for personal improvement, using a playful approach with elements of humor and reference to figures like Suzuki Roshi. It explores... *Time, Intention, Work*	Edward Espe Brown	Apr 01 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Mindfulness of Feelings through the Body Serial: SF-09315 3/31/2012, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the embodiment of Zen practice, focusing on awareness of feelings and emotions through the body as a vehicle for liberation. It references the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and his method of integrating Zen into... *Practice, Practice Period, Emotions*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 31 2012 City Center
Just This Serial: SF-09377 This talk explores mindfulness through the lens of Zen practice, focusing particularly on the body and mindfulness as described in the Maha Satipatthana Sutta. Emphasizing the importance of equanimity and awareness of... *Practice, Suffering, Mindfulness*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 30 2012 City Center
Mountains Are Mountains, Waters Are Waters Serial: SF-09415 3/29/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the culmination of the "Mountains and Waters Sutra" by Dogen, detailing the interplay of interconnectedness and impermanence reflected in the elements such as water, and offering insights into practice and... *Practice, Buddha, Study*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 29 2012 Tassajara
Embodied Equanimity in Zen Practice Serial: SF-09422 3/29/2012, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk addresses advanced practices in Zen meditation, focusing on maintaining equanimity and concentration during Sesshin. It emphasizes the importance of direct experience of the body as a vehicle for practice, drawing... *Practice, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 29 2012 City Center
Water Styles Serial: SF-09318 3/28/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the complex notions of Zen teachings, focusing on the use of koans, particularly a story involving the preceptor De Shang, who becomes a boatman post-enlightenment. This narrative is used to examine themes of... *Suzuki Roshi, Dharma Transmission, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 28 2012 Tassajara
Living a Beneficial Life Serial: SF-09470 The talk explores the practice of Zazen and the importance of awareness in breath and body as pathways to understanding universal nature and achieving a non-dualistic awareness. Through referencing the Mahasadipatthana Sutta and... *Practice, Vow, Effort*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 28 2012 City Center
The Mountains Belong to Those Who Love Them Serial: SF-09357 3/27/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily focuses on themes articulated in Dogen's "Sansui Kyo," exploring the concept of mountains belonging to those who love them. The discussion includes reflections on human nature, rules in spiritual practice, and... *Love, Practice, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 27 2012 Tassajara
Becoming Silent and Still Serial: SF-09390 3/27/2012, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of silence and stillness in Zen practice, particularly explored through sesshin, emphasizing embodiment and present-moment awareness. It explores the concepts of both "big mind" and "big body,"... *Breath, Practice, Silence*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 27 2012 City Center
In the Mountains, Meeting Flowing Mountains Serial: SF-09367 3/26/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the interconnectedness of Zen practice through metaphorical comparisons to Girl Scouts and nature, emphasizing the integration of practice with daily life. A central theme is the idea that real practice... *Practice, Study, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 26 2012 Tassajara
Establishing Mindfulness Serial: SF-09425 The talk explores the fundamental motivations behind Zen practice, emphasizing compassion as central to the bodhisattva vow and the practice of mindfulness through the Satipatthana Sutta. It discusses how mindfulness connects to... *Practice, Suffering, Peace*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 26 2012 City Center
Going Beyond the Six Senses Serial: SF-09263 3/25/2012, Konin Cardenas dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of "body as great vehicle practice," exploring the interconnection between body and mind, and the transformative potential of physical practice within Mahayana Buddhism. Emphasis is placed on the... *Practice, Enlightenment, Zazen*	Ven. Dhammadipa Konin Cardenas	Mar 25 2012 City Center
Entering the Mountains, Who Do You Meet Serial: SF-09295 3/25/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the "Mountains and Water Sutra," focusing on the symbolic meaning of mountains and water within Zen practice, and how these natural elements represent the dwelling place of wise people and sages, embodying a non... *Koan, Name, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 25 2012 Tassajara
Impermanence Is Buddha Nature Serial: SF-09304 3/25/2012, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of impermanence and its significance in Buddhist philosophy, using the Mahaparinibbana Sutta as a primary reference which details the Buddha's last words emphasizing the transient nature of conditioned... *Impermanence, Time, Buddha Nature*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 25 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Cooking with Zazen Serial: SF-09375 3/24/2012, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the practice and significance of Zazen in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its practical application in everyday life and the importance of maintaining a meditative practice beyond the meditation hall. A metaphor is... *Practice, Meditation, Time*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Mar 24 2012 City Center
Study of the Water of the Way Serial: SF-09433 3/24/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the themes within Dogen's "Mountains and Waters Sutra," exploring the provisional and conventional nature of perceptions like up and down, and the elements of existence. The discussion emphasizes the... *Study, Dogen, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 24 2012 Tassajara
To Expound the Dharma with This Body Is Foremost Serial: SF-09352 3/21/2012, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of zazen, emphasizing the physical aspect of meditation and its interconnectedness with mental processes. It reflects on Dogen Zenji's teachings, particularly from "Fukan Zazengi," to highlight... *Practice, Practice Period, Zazen*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Mar 21 2012 City Center
The Lions Roar Serial: SF-09417 3/20/2012, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of facing fears and practicing vulnerability through the lens of Zen practice, using various stories and teachings to illustrate these themes. The speaker reflects on the analogy of the lion’s roar... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Mar 20 2012 Tassajara
Zen Paths Through War and Peace Serial: SF-09243 Talk by Fu Shroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2012-03-18 The talk explores the themes of war and peace, focusing on the duality and illusion present in human experiences and Zen practice. It references historical figures and texts to illustrate the interplay of opposites like love and... *Practice Period, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 18 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Creating the Conditions to Live Together Serial: SF-09245 3/17/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of change, the interconnection of all beings, and the dynamic nature of community within the Zen practice. It emphasizes the continual negotiation and acceptance of life’s impermanence and the importance... *Community, Practice, Time*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 17 2012 City Center
Don't Be Fooled Serial: SF-09427 3/14/2012, Konin Cardenas, dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the concept of non-duality, particularly focusing on the notion of an "inner" and "outer" world as presented in Shunryu Suzuki's "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind," and examines a specific koan from the "Mumonkan" (... *Koan, Practice, Wisdom*	Ven. Dhammadipa Konin Cardenas	Mar 14 2012 City Center
Witnessing the Suffering of the World Serial: SF-09364 3/11/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the transformative power of the aspiration to live for the benefit of all beings, positioning this aspiration as the path to becoming a bodhisattva. It emphasizes mindfulness and concentration on this altruistic... *Suffering, Wisdom, Delusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 11 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Paradox Pathways to Inner Peace Serial: SF-09338 Talk by Marc Lesser at City Center on 2012-03-10 The talk explores the Zen parable of a teacher and student discussing the concepts of "alive or dead" to emphasize the paradox in the practice of knowing oneself and forgetting oneself. This theme is further expanded through... *Practice, Time, Study*	Marc Lesser	Mar 10 2012 City Center
Water Liberated Dependent on Water Serial: SF-09246 3/4/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers around the examination of Zen teachings on attachment to forms and practices, urging individuals to practice without clinging to the specific manifestations of ritual or tradition. Emphasis is placed on Suzuki... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 04 2012 Tassajara
Lotus, No Enemies Serial: SF-09454 3/4/2012, Myogen Steve Stücky, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of not making enemies, drawing on teachings from the Lotus Sutra and emphasizing the significance of a non-disparaging attitude. Through storytelling and... *Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Bodhisattva*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Mar 04 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Four Views of Water Meditation Serial: SF-09293 3/3/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk focuses on the impermanence and the subjective nature of perceptions, drawing on Zen teachings and various texts to explore how different beings perceive phenomena, specifically water. It includes a humorous and... *Emptiness, Buddha, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 03 2012 Tassajara
One Mind Like Water Serial: SF-09446 3/2/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen concept of perception and reality through Dogen's Sansui Kyo (Mountains and Waters Sutra), emphasizing the fluidity of perception and the importance of fully realizing the self through practice. It... *Study, Practice, Tozan*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 02 2012 Tassajara
The Dragons Leap Serial: SF-09251 2/29/2012, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on decades of experience at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a fresh and non-dogmatic practice both within and outside the institution. There is discussion of personal... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Compassion*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Feb 29 2012 City Center
Mountains' Feet Dance Serial: SF-09327 2/29/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara focuses on Zen teachings regarding mindfulness, simplicity, and interconnectedness. It references Dogen's ideas on mending clothes, emphasizing non-attachment and sustainability, and discusses the... *Practice, Dogen, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 29 2012 Tassajara
East Mountain Practice Serial: SF-09396 2/28/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The speaker discusses the Zen practice of working with pain and the transformation through awareness, introducing teachings about the concepts of "thinking not thinking" from "Fukanzazengi" by Dogen and the koan "Mind and... *Practice, Dogen, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 28 2012 Tassajara
Alive Stones Serial: SF-09386 2/27/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores themes from Zen Buddhism centered on the concept of non-duality and interconnectedness through metaphors from Dogen's "Mountains and Waters Sutra," particularly focusing on the enigmatic image of "the stone... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 27 2012 Tassajara
Arbor Day Serial: SF-09237 2/26/2012, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the significance of reconnecting with nature and the Zen practice of honoring trees, as exemplified by Arbor Day at Green Gulch Farm. This is linked to the teachings of Dr. E.F. Schumacher, who emphasized... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 26 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Karmic Views, Mountain Views Serial: SF-09344 2/26/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the integration of body and mind in Zen practice, emphasizing Sashin practice and the importance of a balanced posture. It critiques dualistic approaches to understanding the mind and nature, using references... *Practice, Dogen, Karmic Consciousness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 26 2012 Tassajara
Body and Mind Practice of the Way Serial: SF-09282 2/25/2012, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen practice of understanding the unity of body and mind, emphasizing how physical actions like bowing and meditation forms reflect this unity. The speaker discusses the historical teachings of the Buddha,... *Practice, Time, Study*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 25 2012 City Center
Supported to Sit Sesshin Serial: SF-09450 2/25/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "sesshin" in Zen practice, emphasizing its function as a means to gather, collect, and convey mind-heart (shin) through simplified practice forms. It focuses on the intended simplicity of sesshin... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 25 2012 Tassajara
Seeing Buddha, Being Buddha Serial: SF-09384 The talk discusses the essential Zen practice of recognizing and embodying the mind of the bodhisattva, emphasizing the importance of kindness, interconnectedness, and mindful presence. It reflects on teachings from spiritual... *Practice, Mindfulness, Love*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Feb 22 2012 City Center
Into the Woods Serial: SF-09401 2/19/2012, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the concept of "being oneself" and explores what it requires to truly live authentically. This is framed within the historical and contemporary practice of Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on monastic life... *Practice Period, Buddha, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 19 2012 Green Gulch Farm
The Five Buddha Families Serial: SF-09303 2/18/2012, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of change and continuity within the practice of Zen, highlighting the transition from one role to another and the broader spiritual journey of maintaining a fundamental connection through life's... *Time, Practice, Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 18 2012 City Center
Bringing Forward the Love That Is Always There Serial: SF-09438 2/15/2012, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk reflects on the journey and responsibilities of taking on the role of abbot at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing communal support and shared responsibility in Buddhist practice, described through the lens of "... *Practice, Ceremony, Love*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Feb 15 2012 City Center
Encouragement Serial: SF-09431 2/12/2012, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the transition of leadership within the San Francisco Zen Center, tying the event to the core Zen teaching of presence and non-achievement, as espoused by Suzuki Roshi. The central focus is on the concept of "... *Practice, Time, difficulty*	Steve Weintraub	Feb 12 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Go Beyond Like and Dislike Serial: SF-09378 2/11/2012, Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen, emphasizing how it transcends personal preferences and leads to a singular expression of Zen life. Rather than seeking tangible outcomes from Zazen, the practice itself is seen as the... *Zazen, Time, Delusion*	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Feb 11 2012 City Center
Embracing the Great Vehicle XXV: Welcoming All Beings Serial: SF-09313 10/28/2012, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the Zen Buddhist perspective on interconnectedness and the importance of ethics in achieving enlightenment. Through allegorical stories and personal anecdotes, it emphasizes the realization that all beings are... *Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 05 2012 Green Gulch Farm
Stillness in the City Serial: SF-09286 2/4/2012, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of practicing Zen within an urban environment, specifically at the San Francisco Zen Center. It draws heavily on teachings from Zen master Eihei Dogen, emphasizing the ability to cultivate stillness... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Jisan Tova Green	Feb 04 2012 City Center
A Person in the Mountains Serial: SF-09453 2/3/2012, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The discussion explores Zen Master Dogen's teachings on the interconnectedness of all life through the metaphor of "mountains and waters," emphasizing the concepts of constant rest and constant walking. It examines... *Practice, Study, Dogen*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 03 2012 Tassajara
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

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