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Title	Speaker	Date
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...	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... *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, Wisdom*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Dec 31 2011 City Center
Metta for Christmas and Every Day of the Year Serial: SF-11811 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... *Suzuki Roshi*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	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...	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... *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... *Suzuki Roshi*	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, 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 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... *Bodhisattva*	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,... *Effort*	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, 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... *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... *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*	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... *Effort*	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, 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*	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... *Zazen*	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, 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, 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... *Delusion*	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... *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...	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*	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... *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... *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...	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*	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 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 focuses on the practice of awakening, particularly through Zen meditation and the experience of not-knowing, emphasizing a direct, present engagement with reality. It explores the concept of non-knowing as a way to... *Study*	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... *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*	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... *Happiness*	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... *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... *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 main thesis of the talk is the exploration of how awakening involves engaging deeply with the present moment through awareness, particularly on the perceptual level, and reflecting on themes of impermanence and the... *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*	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*	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*	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... *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... *Zazen*	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*	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*	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...	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... *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*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 29 2011 Tassajara

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