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Title	Speaker	Date
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
Sesshin Talk Day 2 Serial: SF-11825 8/3/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the Zen practice of "pausing" as a means to disrupt inner narratives and make contact with the present moment, articulating insights drawn from Zen Master Dogen's teachings on samadhi and continuous self-... *Practice, Effort, Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 03 2011 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day 1 Serial: SF-11734 8/2/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of Shashin and Zazen, emphasizing continuous presence and alignment with the body, breath, and mind during meditation and daily activities. The discussion addresses the nature of Sila, Samadhi,... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 02 2011 City Center
Intensive, Class 8 Serial: SF-11745 8/1/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of Anapanasati, emphasizing mindfulness to liberate the self from afflictions by engaging with and observing one's mind, body, and breath. It discusses the apparent contradiction between Soto Zen... *Practice, Work, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 01 2011 City Center
Accused of Having a Self Serial: SF-11679 7/31/2011, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the Buddhist teaching of "no self," exploring its implications on personal identity, Zen practice, and the interconnectedness of all beings. By discussing koans, specifically Case 20 from the "Gateless Gate... *Letting Go, Practice, Time*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Jul 31 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Affirmation Serial: SF-11669 7/30/2011, Daijaku Kinst dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk emphasizes the importance of embracing failure and humility as a part of Zen practice, advocating for the mindset of "beginner's mind," which allows practitioners to continually start fresh without preconceived notions... *Zazen, Practice, Wisdom*	Daijaku Kinst	Jul 30 2011 Tassajara
The Other Side of Loss is Salvation Serial: SF-11760 7/30/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between life's unpredictability and Zen practice, emphasizing the acceptance of life's inherent disorder and the need for resilience and compassion. It addresses the impact of a suicide within the... *Practice, Time, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 30 2011 City Center
Intensive, Class 7 Serial: SF-11836 7/29/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the experience of Anapanasati, or mindfulness of breathing, in navigating the non-linear path towards enlightenment. The discourse highlights the balance between directed... *Practice, Buddhism, Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 29 2011 City Center
Intensive, Class 6 Serial: SF-11690 7/28/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The lecture discusses the role of chanting within Zen practice as a method of aligning body, breath, and mind to facilitate a deeper realization of impermanence and interconnectedness. It explores the idea that practices like... *Breath, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 28 2011 City Center
Never Disparage Serial: SF-11742 The talk discusses the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, specifically focusing on Chapter 20 and the story of the Bodhisattva Never Disparage. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not disparaging others or oneself, highlighting... *Four Methods of Guidance, Lotus Sutra, Buddha*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Jul 27 2011 Tassajara
Intensive, Class 5 Serial: SF-11667 7/26/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on mindfulness of breathing as a tool in Zen practice to differentiate between self and no-self, emphasizing the importance of pausing to notice mental and emotional activities. Breathing exercises are... *Breath, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 26 2011 City Center
Intensive, Class 4 Serial: SF-11694 7/25/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between the world as defined by the self and the world as understood through the Dharma, emphasizing the practice of staying present with reality as it is. It investigates the Buddhist concepts of... *Breath, Practice, Mindfulness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 25 2011 City Center
Condolence Call Serial: SF-11720 7/24/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk addresses the profound implications of suicide within a Zen community, reflecting on themes of remorse, compassion, and the teachings of birth and death. The speaker explores the six realms of existence within Buddhist... *Time, Suffering, Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 24 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The One in Front of Us Is the One We Feel Most Serial: SF-11743 7/23/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the themes of loss, community, and resilience within Zen practice, prompted by a recent tragic event within the community. It emphasizes the importance of bearing witness and engaging authentically with... *Practice, Time, Community*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 23 2011 City Center
Air, Earth, Fire, Water Serial: SF-11809 7/23/2011, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the significance of the traditional four elements—air, earth, fire, and water—in Zen practice, focusing on their metaphorical implications for how practitioners engage with their minds and the nature of... *Practice, Zazen, Desire*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 23 2011 Tassajara
Intensive, Class 3 Serial: SF-11783 7/21/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the practice of Zen and Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the nature of impermanence and the importance of awareness in engaging with the present moment. It highlights contrasting ways of engaging with Buddhist... *Practice, Effort, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 21 2011 City Center
Intensive, Wednesday Night Lecture Serial: SF-11749 7/20/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on exploring the practice and philosophy of Shikantaza, also known as "just sitting," in Zen practice. It delves into the balance between directed and receptive attention within meditation, the dynamic nature of... *Zazen, Time, Shikantaza*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 20 2011 City Center
An Appropriate Response Serial: SF-11800 7/20/2011, Lee Lesser dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on sensory awareness practices, particularly emphasizing the work of Charlotte Selver and its influence on Zen practice and meditation. There is a strong connection drawn between sensory awareness and meditation... *Time, Tassajara, Meditation*	Lee Klinger Lesser	Jul 20 2011 Tassajara
Intensive, Class 2 Serial: SF-11858 7/19/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis of the talk focuses on understanding and transforming habitual energy within the context of Zen practice. The discussion highlights the paradox of control in human satisfaction and presents the process of bringing... *Practice, Time, Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 19 2011 City Center
Intensive, Class 1 Serial: SF-11702 7/18/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the foundation of Buddhist practice, focusing on understanding suffering and awakening through mindfulness and Zen practice. It outlines the process of engaging experiences mindfully to stimulate innate Buddha... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 18 2011 City Center
Sunday Talk Serial: SF-11832 7/17/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the practice of mindfulness and attentiveness, using Zen teachings and personal reflections on dealing with emotions like anger. A story of two monks highlights different perceptions of mindful actions such as... *Time, Tassajara, Practice*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 17 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Directed and Receptive Attention in Zazen Serial: SF-11661 7/16/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the principles of attentiveness and connection within Zen practice, specifically focusing on the dual aspects of direct and receptive attention as experienced in the practice of Zazen and interpersonal conflict... *Zazen, Time, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 16 2011 City Center
Why Should I Fight with the Horns of a Snail? Serial: SF-11711 7/16/2011, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the integration of the paramitas of patience (kshanti) and enthusiastic effort (virya) within Zen practice at Tassajara. It emphasizes the transformative potential of practising inclusion and joyful diligence... *Practice, Time, Patience*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 16 2011 Tassajara
Embracing Struggles in Zen Practice Serial: SF-11736 Talk by Linda Cutts at Tassajara on 2011-07-13 The talk centers on the exploration of practice through Zen and yoga, focusing on the metaphor of the four horses from the Pali Canon as discussed in Suzuki Roshi's Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, where the "worst" horse is seen with... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, difficulty*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 13 2011 Tassajara
The Other, My Self Serial: SF-11863 7/13/2011, Denkei Raul Moncayo dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the theme "the other myself," exploring the non-duality of cultural differences, personal identities, and spiritual practice—emphasizing the concept of "not one, not two." It discusses the integration of... *Practice, Time*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Jul 13 2011 City Center
Fully Engaging Our Delusion to Realize Enlightenment Serial: SF-11786 7/10/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on exploring the concept of the "Great Vehicle" or Mahayana in Buddhism, focusing on the bodhisattva's path of transforming delusion into enlightenment. By referencing Asanga's Mahayana Samgraha, the discussion... *Consciousness, Storehouse Consciousness, Karma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 10 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Edge of Practice Serial: SF-11750 7/9/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen teaching of living fully in the present, referenced by the Zen teacher's statement "I use the 24 hours; you are used by the 24 hours," contrasting with striving for predetermined outcomes. Core teachings... *Time, Effort, Zazen*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 09 2011 Tassajara
Formless Renunciation in Modern Zen Serial: SF-11852 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2011-07-09 The talk explores the concept of ordination within Zen practice, specifically the practice known as 'shukai tokudo,' or priest ordination, as a commitment to deeply explore life's essence while maintaining engagement with the... *Renunciation, Love, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 09 2011 City Center
Right Serial: SF-11833 7/6/2011, Kyosho Valorie Beer dharma talk at City Center. The talk critically examines the concept of "right" in Buddhism as presented in the Noble Eightfold Path, challenging the conventional binary of right and wrong and instead promoting a metaphor of uprightness as a natural... *Suffering, Effort, Zazen*	Kyosho Valorie Beer	Jul 06 2011 City Center
Like the Moon through Ivy Serial: SF-11859 7/6/2011, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the foundational Buddhist teaching that each individual is inherently Buddha and the practice of Zazen, which involves embracing one's present self and experiences. It emphasizes non-grasping at sensations and... *Zazen, Time, Practice*	Leslie James	Jul 06 2011 Tassajara
Imagination Serial: SF-11678 7/3/2011, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the nature of perception and imagination, emphasizing the Zen practice of "wall-gazing," akin to the experience of Harold in "Harold and the Purple Crayon," to explore self-awareness and creation. By referencing... *Time, Buddha, Tassajara*	Fu Schroeder	Jul 03 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Rast - The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen Serial: SF-11866 7/3/2011, Ryushin Paul Halle,Brother David Steindl dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of Christian and Buddhist traditions, focusing on the virtues of faith, hope, and love, and their Buddhist counterparts. It delves into the conceptual differences between "hope" and "hopes," as... *Faith, Love, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Jul 03 2011 Tassajara
We Are All Fire Monks Serial: SF-11668 7/2/2011, Tenzen David Zimmerman dharma talk at City Center. This talk discusses the multifaceted concept of interdependence, contrasting traditional Independence Day with celebrations at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing interconnectedness. The monastery Tassajara's history and... *Tassajara, Time, Buddha*	Tenzen David Zimmerman	Jul 02 2011 City Center
Taking A Great Leap Serial: SF-11865 6/29/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. This talk centers on the decision to depart from the San Francisco Zen Center to pursue a new venture focused on creativity and self-expression, highlighting the significance of continuously seeking individual paths for self-... *Time, Happiness, Mill Valley*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jun 29 2011 City Center
Settling into Our Actual Lives Serial: SF-11695 6/26/2011, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing a contrast between traditional improvement or cost-benefit perspectives and the deeper realization of living harmoniously within one's life. It references the teachings... *Suffering, Buddha Nature, Practice*	Steve Weintraub	Jun 26 2011 Green Gulch Farm

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