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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
The Ten Powers of the Bodhisattvas Serial: SF-11655 11/12/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the concept of the ten powers of a bodhisattva and their applicability in Zen practice. It explores the importance of understanding karma as indeterminate, emphasizing the power to alter one's karma and life... *Practice, Time, Karma*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 12 2011 Tassajara
Continuous Practice Serial: SF-11803 11/12/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of "continuity of practice," investigating what motivates persistent effort in one's practice over a lifetime, despite changing circumstances. It emphasizes the role of the Bodhisattva vow and the... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Practice Period*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Nov 12 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 7 Serial: SF-11770 11/10/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the notion of integrating Zen awareness into everyday experiences, emphasizing the importance of perceiving and accepting life as it is rather than being dominated by preconceived ideas and agendas. It... *Practice, Letting Go, First Principle*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 10 2011 City Center
Denkoroku Class - Daman Hongren Serial: SF-11673 11/8/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the Buddhist concept of original nature through the story of Konin, who interacts with Doshin and claims Buddha nature as his true identity, emphasizing the non-dualistic perspective that transcends social and... *Buddha Nature, Name, Buddha*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 08 2011 Tassajara
The History of our Relationship with Rinso-in Serial: SF-11656 11/6/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the historical and ongoing connection between the San Francisco Zen Center and Rinsuin Temple in Japan. It details the origins of this relationship, including the influence of Suzuki Roshi, and the evolution of... *Japan, Suzuki Roshi, Dharma Transmission*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 06 2011 Tassajara
Samsara and what to do about it Serial: SF-11878 11/6/2011, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores themes of inclusivity, the persistent nature of problems in life, and Zen teachings on the nature of suffering and change. By recounting a fairy tale, it emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges rather... *Samsara, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Steve Weintraub	Nov 06 2011 Green Gulch Farm
What are you afraid of? Serial: SF-11732 11/5/2011, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on practicing with fear and offers three antidotes: calm abiding through radical acceptance, adaptive reasoning with fearful thoughts, and expressing compassion for vulnerability. The discussion delves into how... *Study, Practice, Work*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Nov 05 2011 City Center
Buddha Work! Serial: SF-11860 11/4/2011, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on Zen practice, exploring the theme of "Buddha work" through reflection on ancestors from the Denko Roku, specifically Punya Mitra. It discusses the nature of ordination within different Zen traditions and... *Buddha, Practice, Practice Period*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Nov 04 2011 Tassajara
The Practice of Awakening - Class 6 Serial: SF-11726 11/3/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk discusses the practice of mindfulness and presence, focusing on attention to body and breath, acceptance without judgment, and the challenge of embracing experiences fully. It explores the use of koans to reframe... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 03 2011 City Center
So It Is Serial: SF-11807 11/2/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme "So it is" as a foundational Zen principle, referencing the Heart Sutra and its teachings on perceiving the emptiness of the five skandhas through deep practice of the Prajnaparamita. The speaker... *Zazen, Breath, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 02 2011 City Center
Denkoroku Class - Gayashata Serial: SF-11741 11/1/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The main thesis of the talk focuses on the historical and ritual significance of the Gyojiki Han observance and its connection to the feeding of hungry ghosts (Preta) during the Ghost Festival, its evolution in China, and how the... *Ceremony, Bell, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 01 2011 Tassajara
Roots to Sustain Serial: SF-11844 10/30/2011, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between tradition and modernity, focusing on the themes of sustainability, interconnectedness, and the importance of storytelling and mindfulness. It emphasizes the significance of honoring the... *Time, Work, Practice*	Wendy Johnson	Oct 30 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Love and Forgiveness Serial: SF-11709 10/29/2011, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concepts of love, forgiveness, and ethics within Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of love and wisdom. Discussion focuses on the Metta Sutta, highlighting the need for boundless, inclusive... *Love, Forgiveness, Wisdom*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Oct 29 2011 City Center
Subduing Demons Serial: SF-11756 10/29/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the enduring practice of "subduing demons" within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of balancing wisdom and compassion. This is illustrated through the story of Anabhote and the demon... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Practice*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 29 2011 Tassajara
Pure Dharma Vessel Serial: SF-11877 10/28/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the importance of mindful awareness during zazen practice, encouraging practitioners to resist movements by counting breaths, thereby facilitating the discovery of one's intrinsic nature. Through the story of... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 28 2011 Tassajara
The Sejiki Ceremony: Welcoming Our Wholeness Serial: SF-11683 10/26/2011, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the Sajiki ceremony, a Zen ritual involving offerings to hungry ghosts, which symbolizes addressing both the negative aspects of self and society, using a practice rooted in Buddhist teachings such as the... *Ceremony, Practice, Buddha*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Oct 26 2011 City Center
Oats and Obstructions Serial: SF-11789 10/26/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara delves into the early stages of a sashin meditation retreat and the common hindrances faced, particularly emphasizing the "prison of the mind" and exploring the traditional Buddhist concept of the Five... *Time, Practice, Hindrances*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 26 2011 Tassajara
Grief Body Practice Serial: SF-11689 10/25/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the intimate connection between body and mind in the practice of Zazen, primarily through the exploration of independent and interdependent body parts' roles during meditation, drawing on teachings from... *Breath, Practice, Zazen*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 25 2011 Tassajara
The Bodhisattva's Courageous Effort Serial: SF-11737 10/23/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, the exploration centers on understanding the delusions of independent existence as the root of craving and attachment, which in turn causes suffering. Practicing mindfulness and studying these delusions, even in... *Delusion, Suffering, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 23 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Saturday Talk Serial: SF-11686 10/22/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the engagement in Zen practice, emphasizing the process as intrinsic to human existence. Central themes include trusting the practice, becoming aware of the causes of suffering, and experiencing awareness... *Suffering, Practice, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 22 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 4 Serial: SF-11876 10/20/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of engaging in mindful awareness, particularly through the practice of Zazen. Central to the discussion is the concept that the process of mindfulness involves a deliberate and non-grasping... *Practice, Breath, Mindfulness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 20 2011 City Center
Dancing with Mara Serial: SF-11766 10/19/2011, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the transformative nature of "beginner's mind" within Zen practice, advocating for a shift from linear, goal-oriented thinking to embracing continuous practice amidst life's uncertainties. Central to the... *Practice, Buddha, Practice Period*	Mark Lancaster	Oct 19 2011 City Center
Four Dharma Seals Serial: SF-11769 10/16/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the Four Dharma Seals, which authenticate Shakyamuni Buddha's teachings: impermanence, non-self, suffering, and nirvana as peace. The speaker discusses the metaphor of the dragon and temple bell at Green Gulch... *Bell, Community, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 16 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Zazen and Our Heart Serial: SF-11722 10/15/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice through the lens of shared human experiences and foundational Buddhist teachings. It discusses the embodiment of the bodhisattva ideal, emphasizing the importance of awakening and... *Practice, Buddha, Meditation*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Oct 15 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 3 Serial: SF-11845 10/13/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of mindfulness in Zen practice, focusing on the story of Basho and Nangaku to illustrate the importance of engaging with practice through process rather than focusing solely on outcomes. The... *Practice, Effort, Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 13 2011 City Center
I'm Still Here Serial: SF-11806 10/9/2011, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores themes of existential inquiry, drawing on personal experiences to illustrate the unpredictability of life and the Zen notion of 'not thinking' beyond strategy or planning. The discussion emphasizes the... *Time, Work, Practice*	Edward Espe Brown	Oct 09 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Striving in the Dark Serial: SF-11659 10/8/2011, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the Zen practice of Zazen, emphasizing the ongoing struggle with desire and ignorance, as illustrated by the Buddha's teachings on the Four Noble Truths. The speaker reflects on personal experiences of... *Time, Suffering, Work*	Fu Schroeder	Oct 08 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 2 Serial: SF-11787 10/6/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of mindfulness and Zen, emphasizing observation without judgment and the realization that awareness can transform the experience of the present moment. The speaker highlights the Zen teaching "... *Buddha, Intention, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 06 2011 City Center
Zen Through Ancestors: The Denko Roku Serial: SF-11819 Talk by Steve Stucky Mel Weitsman at Tassajara on 2011-10-06 The talk introduces an eight-class series focusing on Zen texts, particularly the Denko Roku, exploring themes of transmission through Zen ancestors and translations of key texts. A central discussion revolves around the story of... *Buddha, Sambhogakaya, Time*	Sojun Mel Weitsman, Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 06 2011 Tassajara
Entering the Moment Serial: SF-11817 10/5/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of mindfulness and the non-dual aspect of Zen, emphasizing the importance of noticing for direct experience without attachment. It discusses the challenges in maintaining awareness, particularly in... *Practice, Time, Doubt*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 05 2011 City Center
Forgiveness Serial: SF-11765 10/2/2011, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the practice of meditation and the importance of forgiveness within both Buddhist and broader religious contexts. It highlights the narrative of "Peaceful Piggy Meditation" as a means to teach mindfulness and... *Practice, Forgiveness, Time*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 02 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Unique Breeze of Reality Serial: SF-11792 10/1/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the significance of lay ordination ceremonies in Zen practice, highlighting how these ceremonies are not just symbolic but enactment of vows and commitment to living the teachings of Buddhism. The speaker... *Buddha, Ceremony, Lotus Sutra*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Oct 01 2011 City Center
The Practice of Awakening - Class 1 Serial: SF-11816 9/29/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the mysterious and non-linear process of awakening within Zen practice. It involves deep engagement with the physical body, sensations, and awareness, often free from habitual patterns and self-imposed... *Practice, Karma, Intention*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 29 2011 City Center
Noticing the Moment Serial: SF-11716 9/28/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the practice of Zazen and the importance of noticing as a fundamental practice in Zen Buddhism. The discussion emphasizes that the practice of noticing involves surrendering to the experience of the moment, a... *Practice, Consciousness, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 28 2011 City Center
Yes of Course Serial: SF-11810 9/24/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on themes of compassion and mindfulness, using personal reflections from a pilgrimage to places connected to Anne Frank and St. Francis as key references. The discourse highlights the importance of saying "of... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 24 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Tasting the Sweet and the Sour of Life Serial: SF-11820 9/24/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the concept of awareness and mindfulness in the practice of Zen, emphasizing the experiential aspect of learning rather than the accumulation of intellectual knowledge. It highlights how sustaining awareness... *Zazen, Practice, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 24 2011 City Center
A Life of Vow is Not a Self-Improvement Program Serial: SF-11698 9/23/2011, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the significance of vows and intentions within Zen practice, focusing on how they help individuals connect with the lineage of Buddhas and ancestors through ceremonies like Jukai. It emphasizes the difference... *Vow, Practice, Intention*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Sep 23 2011 Tassajara
The Whole Earth is the True Human Body Serial: SF-11674 9/18/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the interconnectedness of humans and the environment, emphasizing the idea that the earth is the true human body as expressed by Zen Master Dogen. It explores the themes of transience, inconceivable reality,... *Time, Vow, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 18 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Windswept Serial: SF-11677 9/17/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the balance of embodying both discipline and creativity within Zen practice, emphasizing dual awareness of the objective and subjective experiences. Illustrations from the Lotus Sutra reveal interconnectedness... *Berkeley Zen Center, Time, Lotus Sutra*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Sep 17 2011 City Center
Your Own True Body Serial: SF-11664 9/14/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the interconnectedness of all life, framing this understanding as the "true body," and challenges conventional notions of paradise and perfection. It highlights the practice of moment-to-moment awareness to... *Work, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 14 2011 Tassajara
Cartwheels Serial: SF-11666 9/14/2011, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores Dogen Zenji's Shobogenzo fascicle "Henzan" or "All-Inclusive Study," emphasizing the concept of comprehensive study that integrates both the mind and life experiences. The discussion highlights elements of Zen... *Practice, Study, Buddha*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Sep 14 2011 City Center
Creating an Ocean of Blessing Beyond Measure Serial: SF-11696 9/11/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th events, focusing on themes of compassion and wisdom through the lens of Zen Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and realizing... *Wisdom, Practice, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 11 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Don Quixote's Horse Serial: SF-11688 9/10/2011, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses themes of gratitude, impermanence, and interdependence within Zen practice. It emphasizes the significance of having a grateful heart, highlighting teachings related to compassion and the interconnectedness of... *Practice, Japan, Yoga*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Sep 10 2011 Tassajara
Zhaozhou Says No! (and Yes!) Serial: SF-11650 9/7/2011, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the concept of Buddha Nature as an antidote to discouragement in Zen practice and the tendency to differentiate oneself from others. It discusses Buddha Nature as an inherent quality in all beings, unconditioned... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Dogen*	Kokyo Henkel	Sep 07 2011 Tassajara
The Practice of Selflessness Serial: SF-11701 9/7/2011, Bernd Bender dharma talk at City Center. The talk elaborates on the theme of selflessness or anatta in Zen practice, emphasizing its centrality to understanding and transcending human suffering. The speaker proposes an experiential meditation experiment involving... *Practice, Buddha, Suffering*	Bernd Bender	Sep 07 2011 City Center
Zen's Dynamic Dance of Hosting Serial: SF-11782 Talk by Leslie James at Tassajara on 2011-09-07 The talk focuses on the dynamic interplay between the roles of host and guest at Tassajara, especially as the guest season ends, prompting reflections on how these roles facilitate personal and communal growth within Zen practice... *Tassajara, Practice, Practice Period*	Leslie James	Sep 07 2011 Tassajara
The Cloudless Sky of Buddha Nature Serial: SF-11791 9/6/2011, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk provides an analysis of the historical development of the Buddha nature teachings, examining their origins in India and their evolution within Zen Buddhism. It outlines the three turnings of the Dharma Wheel: the first... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Emptiness*	Kokyo Henkel	Sep 06 2011 Tassajara

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