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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
Sunday Talk Serial: SF-11784 9/4/2011, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the integration of Zen practice into daily life by exploring personal authority, self-discovery, and the expression of inherent Buddha nature. Through storytelling and the illustrative use of the Four Vows,... *Buddha, Time, Wisdom*	Edward Espe Brown	Sep 04 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Boundless Self: Liberation Through Zen Serial: SF-11821 Talk by Steve Stucky at City Center on 2011-09-03 The talk explores themes of interconnectedness and personal liberation through the lens of Soto Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of being free from fear and fully accepting one's body and environment. The speaker reflects... *Practice, Soto Zen, Karma*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 03 2011 City Center
Taming Judgmental Mind Serial: SF-11801 The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the importance of cultivating loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity—the Brahma-viharas. It references the Metta Sutta's... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 03 2011 City Center
Dogen and the Future of Buddhism Serial: SF-11653 8/27/2011, Brad Warner dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the distinctions between monastic and lay paths in Zen practice, questioning traditional definitions and emphasizing a flexible, evolving approach. It reflects critically on the ritual-centric aspects of Zen,... *Time, Japan, Buddhism*	Brad Warner	Aug 27 2011 Tassajara
Seamless Zen: Heartfelt Integration Serial: SF-11723 Talk by Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2011-08-24 The main thesis of the talk explores the concept of 'attaining the marrow' in Zen practice, emphasizing utmost sincerity and a trustful heart. It delves into teachings on the interconnectedness of Zen practices with life... *Time, Silence, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 24 2011 Tassajara
Opening Your Heart Serial: SF-11754 8/24/2011, Dokai Georgeson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the concept of "openness of heart" as a crucial practice in spiritual life, as outlined in a chapter from Karagiri Roshi's book "You Have to Say Something." It emphasizes the importance of overcoming ego-... *Practice, Love, Time*	Dokai Georgeson	Aug 24 2011 Tassajara
On Grief Serial: SF-11795 Talk by Tova Green at City Center on 2011-08-24 The talk addresses the process of healing through grief, drawing on both Jewish and Buddhist practices, as exemplified by the practice of "hitbodedut" and reflecting on community rituals. The discussion emphasizes the evolving... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 24 2011 City Center
No Escaping This Moment Serial: SF-11853 8/23/2011, Dokai Georgeson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the concept of presence and awareness in the moment, drawing extensively from Zen teachings and practices, with an emphasis on the futility of seeking escape from the present moment through thoughts and... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Dokai Georgeson	Aug 23 2011 Tassajara
Koans from "49 Fingers" Serial: SF-11815 8/21/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of koans within Zen, portraying them as essential stories that depict interactions between teachers and students. It emphasizes the cultural integration and evolving nature of Zen in America... *Koan, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Aug 21 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Life Through Compassionate Presence Serial: SF-11680 Talk by Frank Ostaseski at Tassajara on 2011-08-20 The talk at Tassajara focuses on the lessons learned from working with the dying, particularly through the Zen Hospice Project, emphasizing the importance of experiencing the sacredness inherent in death as a transformative... *Suffering, Work, Time*	Frank Ostaseski	Aug 20 2011 Tassajara
Was Dogen Really Dogen? Serial: SF-11802 8/20/2011, Brad Warner dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the historical investigation of spiritual figures, particularly through the lens of Zen Master Dogen and parallels drawn with the historical Jesus. The discussion emphasizes the critical analysis of legendary... *Dogen, Time, Buddha*	Brad Warner	Aug 20 2011 Tassajara
Impermanence, Karma, and Practice Serial: SF-11873 8/20/2011, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the theme of transience or impermanence and its relationship to faith practices in Buddhism. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of the bodhisattvas Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Avalokiteshvara, highlighting... *Faith, Karma, Impermanence*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Aug 20 2011 City Center
Faith and Courage: Finding True Refuge Serial: SF-11682 8/17/2011, Anushka Fernandopulle dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay of faith and courage in Zen practice, stressing the importance of finding balance in one's approach to life and spiritual endeavors. It emphasizes living in accordance with natural laws, much like... *Time, Faith, Practice*	Anushka Fernandopulle	Aug 17 2011 City Center
As Large As Life Serial: SF-11707 8/17/2011, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the experience of a gathering of Buddhist teachers from various traditions, emphasizing the need to understand "cause and effect" and to transcend self-centeredness. It recounts a meeting fostering... *Time, Practice, Diversity*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 17 2011 Tassajara
Taking the Brahmaviharas for a Quick Spin Serial: SF-11718 8/13/2011, Ryotan Cynthia Kear dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of meditation and recovery, emphasizing the Brahma Viharas—loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity—as methodologies to approach and transform suffering constructively. A poem... *Suffering, Time, Practice*	Ryotan Cynthia Kear	Aug 13 2011 City Center
Poetry Reading Serial: SF-11652 8/11/2011, Jane Hirshfield dharma talk at Tassajara. The main thesis of the talk centers on the exploration of poetic creation, Zen, and the ten directions, emphasizing generosity and presence in facing life's complexities through poetry. The discourse links the directions with... *Time, Practice, Name*	Jane Hirshfield	Aug 11 2011 Tassajara
Compassion Artists Serial: SF-11657 8/10/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the necessity of thoroughly understanding and embracing the process of delusion as a path to realizing Buddhahood. It highlights that delusion and affliction are intrinsic parts of existence, and through... *Delusion, Commitment, Suffering*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 10 2011 Tassajara
Forty-nine Fingers Serial: SF-11793 8/10/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the development of a collection of American koans to convey Zen culture, emphasizing their role in expanding the understanding of Zen practice in America. The speaker distinguishes between traditional Rinzai... *Koan, Suzuki Roshi, Dogen*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Aug 10 2011 City Center
In Faith that We Are Buddha Serial: SF-11851 8/7/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores themes of faith, wholeheartedness, and interconnectedness, drawing connections between the Zen practice of gleaning and the story of "The Shoemaker and the Elves" as metaphors for giving and receiving. A... *Faith, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 07 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Heros Journey Serial: SF-11759 8/6/2011, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and the concept of the hero's journey, juxtaposing the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of life. This paradox exemplifies how Zen practice involves both the understanding of... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Marc Lesser	Aug 06 2011 Tassajara
Sesshin Talk Day 5 Serial: SF-11882 8/6/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on the principles of Zen practice, particularly emphasizing the experiential nature of learning through immersion akin to learning a language. The discussion centers on the transformative journey of Zen,... *Practice, Effort, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 06 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 4 Serial: SF-11839 8/5/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen practice of becoming present, emphasizing the nuances of doing so without attaching to stories or seeking specific outcomes. Key Zen teachings and parables, such as those by Dogen Zenji, examine... *Practice, Time, Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 05 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 3 Serial: SF-11697 8/4/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on embodying Zen practice by embracing the present moment, shedding preconceived ideas, and allowing the "Dharma eye" to open—thereby experiencing life directly as it unfolds. This process involves moving away... *Practice, Breath, Emotions*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 04 2011 City Center
No Grasping Views, Right View, and The View Serial: SF-11824 8/3/2011, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk discusses the theme of non-attachment to views and sense pleasures, drawing primarily from Buddhist teachings. Central to the talk is the explanation of "right view" from the Katayana Sutta, which elucidates the idea of... *Suffering, Ordinary Mind, Practice*	Leslie James	Aug 03 2011 Tassajara

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