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Buddha’s Story is Our Story Serial: SF-08322 04/06/2024, Ryuko Laura Burges, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, given at Beginner's Mind Temple, Ryuko Laura Burges opens the City Center temple’s celebration of Buddha’s Birthday by recounting the story of the Buddha’s... This talk provides a detailed narrative of Siddhartha Gautama's early life, characterizing him as a unique child who demonstrated peace, compassion, and a profound inclination towards meditative practices. The discussion... *Buddha, Suffering, Time*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Apr 06 2024 City Center
Awakening Through Buddha's Ancient Wisdom Serial: SF-08598 Talk by Laura Burges at City Center on 2024-04-06 The talk focuses on the early life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, more commonly known as the Buddha, emphasizing his childhood, path to enlightenment, and the fundamental aspects of his teachings, such as the Four Noble... *Buddha, Suffering, Time*	Laura Burges	Apr 06 2024 City Center
Awakening Within: Finding True Refuge Serial: SF-08565 Talk by Shoho Kuebast at Green Gulch Farm on 2024-04-01 The talk emphasizes the necessity of taking refuge in Buddhism, centering on the concept that true refuge is found within one's own pure, awakened mind—also referred to as Buddha nature. The discussion includes the power and... *Time, Awakening, Practice*	Shoho Kuebast	Apr 01 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Finding and Being Refuge Serial: SF-08239 03/31/2024, Shoho Kuebast, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Shoho Kuebast is reflecting on how taking refuge can be taken as a daily practice. It seems to go hand in hand with the understanding of all things as... The talk delves into the concept of taking refuge in Buddhism, emphasizing the inherent awakened nature of the mind as the true refuge. It highlights the teachings of Dogen on devotion and refuge, and the transformative potential... *Manjushri, Time, Buddha*	Shoho Kuebast	Mar 31 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Embodiment of Ethical Zen Practice Serial: SF-08614 Talk by Doshin Mako Voelkel at City Center on 2024-03-27 The talk explores the intricate relationship between the practice of Zazen and the study of the 16 bodhisattva precepts, emphasizing the importance of integrating ethical behavior, compassion, and wisdom into one's life to align... *Bodhisattva, Time, Precepts*	Doshin Mako Voelkel	Mar 27 2024 City Center
Our Own True Home—Dedicated to Caroline Meister Serial: SF-08274 03/24/2024, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk by Eijun Linda Cutts was offered and dedicated to Caroline Meister, a Tassajara resident whose accidental death touched so many with sorrow. The talk looks... The talk, dedicated to the memory of Caroline Meister, explores themes of mortality, interconnection, and the Buddhist path of precepts and zazen as a means of understanding life and death. It discusses the seamless integration... *Practice, Precepts, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 24 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Life's Fleeting Moments Serial: SF-08397 Talk by Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts on 2024-03-24 This talk focuses on the themes of death, loss, and compassion, dedicated to the memory of Caroline Meister, a member of the Zen community who passed away in an accident. It explores the integration of Buddhist precepts with the... *Precepts, Practice, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts	Mar 24 2024
Embracing Life's Impermanent Compassion Serial: SF-08377 Talk by Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts at Green Gulch Farm on 2024-03-24 The talk is a reflection on impermanence, loss, and the nature of compassion in the midst of suffering, referencing the recent death of Caroline Meister. The discussion explores the interconnectedness embodied in Buddhist... *Practice, Precepts, Compassion*	Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts	Mar 24 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Living A Full Life Serial: SF-08326 03/23/2024, Marc Lesser, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk Marc Lesser examines some instructions from Zen Mind Beginner's Mind, for living a full life; a life of practice, joy, grief, ordinary, and sacred. The talk focuses on themes of grief and what it means to live a full life, with insights drawn from Zen teachings and poetry. It reflects on the lives of individuals who embodied a deep practice of creating "islands of sanity,"... *Time, Practice, Attachment*	Marc Lesser	Mar 23 2024 City Center
Embracing Life's Transient Waterfall Serial: SF-08594 Talk by Marc Lesser at City Center on 2024-03-23 The talk explores themes of grief, life, and the nature of existence through the lens of Zen philosophy, with references to the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, and literary works by Mary Oliver and William Stafford. The discussion... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Marc Lesser	Mar 23 2024 City Center
Duality in Zen: Sun and Moon Serial: SF-08632 Talk by Gendo Lucy Xiao at City Center on 2024-03-20 The talk focuses on the exploration of Zen practice through the lens of a specific koan from the Blue Cliff Record, "Sun-Faced Buddha, Moon-Faced Buddha", which is a metaphor for the duality of existence—permanent and impermanent... *Koan, Blue Cliff Record, Buddha Nature*	Gendo Lucy Xiao	Mar 20 2024 City Center
Welcoming Each Moment Fully Alive Serial: SF-08234 Talk by Jiryu Rutschman Byler at Green Gulch Farm on 2024-03-17 The talk delves into the classic Zen inquiry of "Why are we here?" to explore the human longing for a deeper connection with life. This exploration centers on the teachings of Dogen Zenji from Eihei Koroku, emphasizing... *Practice, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi*	Jiryu Rutschman Byler	Mar 17 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Imperfection in Zen Practice Serial: SF-09494 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Zen Mind Beginners Mind Gui Spina on 2024-03-17 The talk begins with details about an upcoming Jukai ceremony and transitions into an exploration of the teachings in "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Shunryu Suzuki, focusing on 'Right Practice'. It discusses the contributions of... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Compassion*	Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Zen Mind Beginners Mind Gui Spina	Mar 17 2024
Wholehearted Living Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-09742 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2024-03-17 The talk elaborates on the teachings from "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, focusing on the sections of Right Practice, Right Attitude, and Right Understanding. It emphasizes embodying a universal existence... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Compassion*	Fu Schroeder Sangha	Mar 17 2024
Seeing One Thing Through: The Zen Life And Teachings Of Sojun Mel Weitsman Serial: SF-08446 03/16/2024, Sojun Mel Weitsman - Norman Fischer - Andrea Thach - Susan Moon, book release at City Center. In this discussion, three long-time Zen practitioners discuss their experiences with Sojun Mel Weitsman, and highlight key... This talk revolves around the introduction of the book "Seeing One Thing Through," which compiles the teachings and memoirs of Sojin Mel Weitsman. The discussion includes reflections on Weitsman's life, his dedication to Zen... *Berkeley Zen Center, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer, Susan Moon, Ryushin Andrea Thach	Mar 16 2024 City Center
Seeing One Thing Through: The Zen Life And Teachings Of Sojun Mel Weitsman Serial: SF-08489 03/16/2024, Sojun Mel Weitsman - Norman Fischer - Andrea Thach - Susan Moon, book release at City Center. In this discussion, three long-time Zen practitioners discuss their experiences with Sojun Mel Weitsman, and highlight key... This talk reflects on the life and teachings of Sojin Mel Weitzman, highlighting his impact on Zen practice in America, particularly through the Berkeley Zen Center. It emphasizes the duality in Zen teachings as illustrated by... *Berkeley Zen Center, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer, Susan Moon, Ryushin Andrea Thach	Mar 16 2024 City Center
Mel Weitsman's Zen Legacy Unveiled Serial: SF-08671 Talk by Book Release Sojun Mel Weitsman Norman Fiscker Andrea Thach Susan Moon at City Center on 2024-03-16 The main focus of the talk is the release of a book chronicling the teachings and life of Sojin Mel Weitsman, a notable Zen teacher at the Berkeley Zen Center. The discussion highlights the genesis of the book, titled "Seeing One... *Berkeley Zen Center, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Book Release Sojun Mel Weitsman Norman Fiscker Andrea Thach Susan Moon	Mar 16 2024 City Center
Walking into Loss and Grief – Walking Out Together! Serial: SF-08241 03/13/2024, Koshin Steven Tierney, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, given at Beginner's Mind Temple, Koshin Steven Tierney discusses the experience of loss and grief, and how these very natural and individual human... In the talk "Walking into Loss and Grief – Walking Out Together!" given at the Beginner's Mind Temple, the discussion revolves around the personal and communal experience of loss and grief. Emphasizing the importance of... *Practice, Time, Work*	Koshin Steven Tierney	Mar 13 2024 City Center
Navigating Loss, Embracing Impermanence Serial: SF-08599 Talk by Stephen Tierney at City Center on 2024-03-13 The talk centers on understanding and working through loss, emphasizing its universal nature and proposing that every experience of loss—whether small or substantial—serves as an opportunity for practice in impermanence and non-... *Practice, Time, Work*	Stephen Tierney	Mar 13 2024 City Center
Song of the Trusting Mind Serial: SF-08384 03/10/2024, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The great Way is not difficult for those who hold no preferences, it is like vast space with nothing lacking and nothing extra. At the moment awareness turns around and... The talk centers on exploring the Zen teaching articulated in the "Song of the Trusting Mind," attributed to the third Chinese Zen ancestor. The discussion emphasizes the paradox that the "great way is not difficult for those who... *Practice, Zendo, Ordinary Mind*	Kokyo Henkel	Mar 10 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Embrace: Practice Non-Preference Serial: SF-08562 Talk by Kokyo Henkel at Green Gulch Farm on 2024-03-10 The talk centers on the Zen teaching of non-preference, emphasizing the importance of not holding onto preferences to align with the essence of Zen practice as outlined in the "Song of the Trusting Mind" by the third Chinese Zen... *Ordinary Mind, Bodhidharma, Zazen*	Kokyo Henkel	Mar 10 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Everything Leans Serial: SF-08298 In this talk, given at Beginner's Mind Temple, Teah Strozer reminds us everyone is enough — you, yourself, are perfect just as you are, even if, as Shunryu Suzuki Roshi said, we can also ‘use a little improvement.' In the talk,... The talk explores the Zen concept of groundlessness and encourages listeners to embrace the transient nature of life and interconnectedness to promote inner peace and avoid division. It emphasizes the need to transcend perceived... *Time, Peace, Letting Go*	Teah Strozer	Mar 09 2024 City Center
The New Chevy V8 Serial: SF-08391 03/06/2024, Gengyoko Tim Wicks, dharma talk at City Center. "In this talk, given at Beginner's Mind Temple, Gengyoko Time Wicks, the current tanto (head of practice) at SFZC City Center, uses the koan “Shishuang's 100 Foot Pole”... The talk centers on personal transformation through the lens of Buddhist practice, using the metaphor of replacing an old car engine to symbolize refreshing one's life through Zen training. The speaker examines the enduring... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Mar 06 2024 City Center
Embracing Imperfection on the Path Serial: SF-08603 Talk by Gengyoko Tim Wicks at City Center on 2024-03-06 The talk focuses on the metaphor of replacing a car engine to illustrate personal transformation through Buddhist practice, particularly the role of training as a bodhisattva and managing karmic consequences. It explores the... *Practice, Time, Love*	Gengyoko Tim Wicks	Mar 06 2024 City Center
Harry Potter Zen Serial: SF-08244 03/03/2024, Thiemo Blank, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk Thiemo Blank uses a scene from "Harry Potter" to playfully teach about penetrating the "Walls" in our lives as a journey of liberation. The talk discusses the theme of trust and navigating the unknown, using the metaphor of walking into walls as a parallel to the Zen practice of Zazen and penetrating obstacles in life. The speaker draws parallels between a scene... *Practice, Practice Period, Name*	Thiemo Blank	Mar 03 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Waves of Mind, Realms of Being Serial: SF-09780 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2024-03-03 The talk begins with an announcement about an upcoming precepts ceremony at Green Gulch and transitions into a detailed exploration of Zen teachings, particularly focusing on the lecture "Mind Waves" from "Zen Mind, Beginner's... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder Sangha	Mar 03 2024
Trusting the Mind Beyond Walls Serial: SF-08572 Talk by Thiemo Blank at Green Gulch Farm on 2024-03-03 The talk explores the theme of trust and navigating metaphorical walls using Zen teachings and the allegory from the "Harry Potter" series. This discussion focuses on the concept of trusting the mind to penetrate perceived... *Zazen, Buddha Mind, Practice Period*	Thiemo Blank	Mar 03 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Waves of Mindful Awareness Serial: SF-09498 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Zen Mind Beginners Mind Gui Spina on 2024-03-03 The talk explores the Zen teachings presented in "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind," specifically the lecture "Mind Waves," using the metaphor of waves in the ocean to describe mind and mind objects. It delves into the Buddhist concepts... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Zen Mind Beginners Mind Gui Spina	Mar 03 2024
Zen Is Good For You! Serial: SF-08476 In this talk, given at Beginner's Mind Temple, visiting monk Yogetsu Akasaka discusses the contrasts he’s seen between Soto Zen in Japan and in the United States. Yogetsu explains the path he’s taken from touring as a beatbox... The talk discusses the integration of traditional Zen practices with modern expressions and contexts, particularly emphasizing the differences in Zen practice between Japan and the United States. The focus is on transforming the... *Practice, Time, Japan*	Yogetsu Akasaka	Mar 02 2024 City Center
The Thread: Precepts & the Eight-Fold Path Serial: SF-08316 02/28/2024, Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, given at Beginner's Mind Temple, Roger Hillyard discusses what we mean when we “take refuge” — particularly when we take refuge in dharma, as we do as part of... The talk explores the often-overlooked aspect of taking refuge in the Dharma within the framework of the 16 precepts, focusing on its active, all-encompassing presence in the practice of Zen. It emphasizes the interconnectedness... *Practice, Effort, Continuous Practice*	Roger Hillyard	Feb 28 2024 City Center
Living the Dharma Every Day Serial: SF-08629 Talk by Roger Hillyard at City Center on 2024-02-28 The talk explores the significance of the Three Refuges in Zen practice, particularly focusing on "I take refuge in the Dharma." The discussion emphasizes the practical application of this refuge in daily life, highlighting the... *Practice, Right Effort, Effort*	Roger Hillyard	Feb 28 2024 City Center
Save Me, Save Us: ‘Salvation’ in Zen Serial: SF-08426 02/25/2024, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The first of the four Great Bodhisattva Vows is to “save all beings”, but what exactly does this mean and how might I engage in such an impossible endeavor?... The talk explores the Zen perspective on salvation and the interconnected nature of all beings, using the koan involving Zen masters Nanquan and Zhaozhou as a narrative device. It emphasizes the importance of understanding... *Bodhisattva, Suffering, Buddha*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Feb 25 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Emptiness: Zen's Path to Liberation Serial: SF-08576 Talk by Tenzen David Zimmerman at Green Gulch Farm on 2024-02-25 The talk explores the theme of interconnectedness and emptiness in the pursuit of liberation within the Zen Buddhist tradition. It discusses the koan involving Zen masters Nanchuan and Jiaojou, which illustrates the playful and... *Emptiness, Bodhisattva, Liberation*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Feb 25 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Through Beginner's Mind Serial: SF-09824 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2024-02-25 The talk focuses on Suzuki Roshi's teachings as presented in the collection "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind," specifically examining the concept of "beginner's mind," the role of koans, and the philosophical underpinnings of Zen... *Time, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Fu Schroeder Sangha	Feb 25 2024
February 25th, 2024, Serial No. 09525 Serial: SF-09525 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Koan Study Gui Spina on 2024-02-25 - *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Koan Study Gui Spina	Feb 25 2024
Save Me, Save Us: ‘Salvation’ in Zen Serial: SF-08272 The first of the four Great Bodhisattva Vows is to “save all beings,” but what exactly does this mean and how might I engage in such an impossible endeavor? In this talk, given at Beginner's Mind Temple, central abbot Tenzen... The talk explores a Zen Buddhist perspective on salvation, emphasizing self-responsibility and interdependence. Using a koan involving the Zen masters Zhaozhou and Nanquan, it illustrates the playful yet profound nature of Zen... *Suffering, Bodhisattva, Buddha*	Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman	Feb 24 2024 City Center
Awakening Through Everyday Presence Serial: SF-08604 Talk by Shundo David Haye at City Center on 2024-02-21 The talk focuses on embracing everyday presence and highlights the importance of community and attentive practice in Zen. It references the evolution of Zen Center, historical figures like Suzuki Roshi and Sekito Kisen, and texts... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Shundo David Haye	Feb 21 2024 City Center
Every Moment Is A Crossroads - How Will You Meet It? Serial: SF-08440 02/18/2024, Sonja Gardenswarz, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Zazen, a yogic practice, a word, an invitation, a posture, a pause in time, a space, a clearing between the edges of here and then. A space to breathe, to feel, to... The talk delves into the practice of Zazen, emphasizing it as a lifelong journey of transformation rather than a quick process. The discussion considers the philosophy of living with patience and embracing questions as suggested... *Time, Love, Zazen*	Sonja Gardenswartz	Feb 18 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Wisdom: Embracing the Beginner's Mind Serial: SF-09502 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Koan Study Gui Spina on 2024-02-18 The talk primarily explores the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, specifically focusing on his work "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind." The discussion delves into the use of koans, particularly citing Zen Master Linji and Soto Zen's founding... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Koan Study Gui Spina	Feb 18 2024
Beginner's Mind in Zen Practice Serial: SF-09849 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2024-02-18 The talk explores the teachings of Suzuki Roshi from "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind," focusing particularly on themes of posture, breathing, and the interplay of teacher-student dynamic illustrated by the blue mountain and white... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Fu Schroeder Sangha	Feb 18 2024
Right View and Not-Knowing Serial: SF-08245 In this talk, given during the second one-day sitting of the winter 2024 practice period, Abiding Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel discusses the power and peace of not-knowing. In the Zen tradition, ‘not-knowing’ is not the same as the... The talk focuses on understanding and embodying the 16 bodhisattva precepts through zazen practice to navigate the challenges of modern life, drawing on early Buddhist teachings, particularly the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold... *Practice, Zazen, Suffering*	Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel	Feb 17 2024 City Center
Embracing Impermanence to Alleviate Suffering Serial: SF-08334 Talk by Kim Kogen Daiho Hart at City Center on 2024-02-14 This talk centers on the Five Remembrances, teachings attributed to the Buddha that underscore life's impermanence and the inevitability of aging, illness, and death. Emphasizing how these principles reflect the core tenets of... *Love, Time, Suffering*	Kim Kogen Daiho Hart	Feb 14 2024 City Center
Becoming Yourself Serial: SF-08453 02/11/2024, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Abbot Jiryu reflects on Suzuki Roshi's core teaching that Zen practice is fundamentally about "becoming yourself," and explores the strong... The talk focuses on the Zen practice of "Silent Illumination," emphasizing the importance of being still and open, revealing one's inherent brightness and completeness. The teachings urge practitioners not to pursue... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Silent Illumination*	Abbot Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Feb 11 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Koans: Unlocking Zen's Mysteries Serial: SF-09541 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Koan Study Gui Spina on 2024-02-11 The talk primarily examines the role of koans in Zen practice with a focus on Suzuki Roshi's teachings in "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind." It discusses the historical development of koans in Buddhism and their use in Zen to evoke a... *Koan, Buddha, Time*	Fu Schroeder Sangha Sessions Koan Study Gui Spina	Feb 11 2024
Koans: Pathways to Non-Dual Wisdom Serial: SF-09737 Talk by Fu Schroeder Sangha on 2024-02-11 The talk focuses on exploring the role of koans in Zen practice, particularly their evolution from textual study to face-to-face transmission and their function as tools for realizing the non-dual nature of reality. The speaker... *Koan, Buddha, Time*	Fu Schroeder Sangha	Feb 11 2024
Silent Illumination: Finding Stillness Within Serial: SF-08519 Talk by Jiryu Rutschman Byler at Green Gulch Farm on 2024-02-11 The talk focuses on the Zen practice of "Silent Illumination," emphasizing stillness and the inherent completeness of our being. The practice involves being present without striving or seeking, suggesting that wisdom and clarity... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Silent Illumination*	Jiryu Rutschman Byler	Feb 11 2024 Green Gulch Farm
Ceasefire Serial: SF-08418 02/10/2024, Shogen Jody Greene, dharma talk at City Center. This talk was given at Beginner's Mind Temple by Shogen Jody Greene. While Dōgen Zenji once described 'shikantaza' (just sitting) as “the dharma gate of repose and bliss... The talk explores themes of genuine practice in Zen Buddhism, drawing on the story of Seiko and the dragon to illustrate the pitfalls of superficial engagement with the Dharma. It suggests that true understanding and practice... *Practice, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Shogen Jody Greene	Feb 10 2024 City Center
Zen in Transition: Embracing Change Serial: SF-08654 Talk by Eli Brown Stevenson at City Center on 2024-02-07 The talk addresses the multifaceted experience of navigating change within both personal and institutional contexts, emphasizing the importance of Zen practice as a grounding tool. Central themes include the utility of Zen... *Zazen, Precepts, Suzuki Roshi*	Eli Brown Stevenson	Feb 07 2024 City Center
Practice Compassion Without Delay Serial: SF-08415 02/04/2024, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Avalokiteshvara in the Avatamsaka Sutra lets us know of the powerful practice of Great Compassion to meet the great challenges of our life. This talk focuses on the practice of infinite compassion as described in the Avatamsaka Sutra, specifically drawing from Book 39, the Gandhavyuha. The discussion centers on how practitioners can embody the mind of a bodhisattva... *Compassion, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 04 2024 Green Gulch Farm
The Power of Precepts Serial: SF-08252 02/03/2024, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, given at Beginner's Mind Temple, Onryu Mary Stares explores the current City Center Practice Period theme of the Bodhisattva precepts, describing her... The talk centers on the 16 bodhisattva precepts and their role in shaping Zen practice and everyday life. It emphasizes the importance of approaching precepts not as absolute commands but as invitations to personal exploration... *Time, Precepts, Practice*	Onryu Mary Stares	Feb 03 2024 City Center

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