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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
Give Yourself To Love Serial: SF-11872 6/25/2011, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk at the San Francisco Zen Center connects Zen practice to themes of self-acceptance, love, and personal growth, contextualized within the celebration of Pride Weekend and a reflection on personal experiences with societal... *Love, Time, Meditation*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 25 2011 City Center
Buddha's Teaching before Buddhism Serial: SF-11797 6/23/2011, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on "The Book of Eights" from the Sutta Nipata, a collection of ancient Buddhist sutras considered by some scholars to predate the systemized teachings of Buddhism, like the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold... *Peace, Buddhism, Buddha*	Gil Fronsdal	Jun 23 2011 Tassajara
A Community for a Day, Abiding Forever Serial: SF-11779 6/22/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk, given at the San Francisco Zen Center, reflects on the practice of zazen and its ability to cultivate compassion and connectedness with all beings. Drawing on personal stories and Zen teachings, it emphasizes the... *Zazen, Time, Practice*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 22 2011 City Center
The Craft of Zen Serial: SF-11812 6/22/2011, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the "craft of Zen," emphasizing the practice's practical aspects of posture and attitude to balance external and internal experiences. It discusses the balance between form and emptiness, touching upon Dogen's... *Time, Posture, Work*	Leslie James	Jun 22 2011 Tassajara
Fathers Day - Not Knowing Is Nearest Serial: SF-11724 6/19/2011, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the multifaceted role of a father as a teacher, emphasizing that the relationship with a father, regardless of its nature, serves as a profound lesson in understanding reality. It explores the Zen teaching "Not... *Time, Love, Intimacy*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jun 19 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Building the Temple of Your Life Serial: SF-11828 6/18/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk at Tassajara explores the concept of creating a sacred space or monastery, focusing on the principles of living with intention and care. The discussion delves into how guidelines, like those in the summer monospecies... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jun 18 2011 Tassajara
Lovingkindness Serial: SF-11862 6/18/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Brahma Viharas, particularly metta or loving-kindness. It discusses the significance of equanimity in Zen practice and explores the practice of extending loving-kindness through a guided meditation.... *Time, Meditation, Buddha*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jun 18 2011 City Center
The Harmony of Gradual and Sudden Enlightenment Serial: SF-11708 6/12/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the non-duality of enlightenment and delusion in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing delusion as a fundamental aspect of understanding enlightenment. Deliberations include the harmony between the sudden and gradual... *Consciousness, Delusion, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 12 2011 Green Gulch Farm
To Be Ready to Accept Everything as it Comes Serial: SF-11663 6/11/2011, Robert Thomas dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of integrating the teachings of Zen into daily life, emphasizing the concept of taking practice "off the cushion." It highlights using traditional Buddhist techniques like mantras and personal... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Jun 11 2011 City Center
My Coffee Mug, or, Top Tips for Bodhisattvas Serial: SF-11705 6/11/2011, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk, centered around Zen teachings, primarily discusses Dogen's fascicle "Bodhisattva's Four Methods of Guidance," focusing on the principles of giving, kind speech, beneficial action, and identity action. The speaker... *Practice, Dogen, Bodhisattva*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 11 2011 Tassajara
Complete with Missing Parts Serial: SF-11818 6/8/2011, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of healing within the framework of Zen practice at Tassajara, emphasizing the journey towards wholeness through the transformation of suffering. The speaker discusses healing as an ongoing process... *Healing, Time, Practice*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jun 08 2011 Tassajara
Equanimity Serial: SF-11829 6/8/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk examines the Brahma Viharas, or Four Immeasurables, focusing on metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy), and particularly upekkha (equanimity), highlighting their interdependence. The... *Equanimity, Practice, Compassion*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jun 08 2011 City Center
What Is the Meaning of Coho Salmon in Green Gulch Creek? Serial: SF-11790 6/5/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnection between human practices and environmental stewardship, particularly through the lens of Zen teachings and the natural world. The narrative incorporates a Native American story about the... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 05 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Why I Wake Up Early Serial: SF-11712 6/4/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the intertwined nature of experience, suffering, and kindness within the framework of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the concept of taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It contrasts the harsh realities of... *Time, Buddha, Sangha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 04 2011 City Center
Zen Living Through Every Moment Serial: SF-11840 Talk by Weitsman Stucky at Tassajara on 2011-06-04 The talk elaborates on the teachings of Suzuki Roshi, focusing on integrating the practice of zazen into daily activities. It emphasizes that all tasks, whether sitting or working, should be approached with complete presence,... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen*	Sojun Mel Weitsman, Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 04 2011 Tassajara
How to be with Suffering Serial: SF-11691 6/1/2011, Kathryn Stark dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the deep interconnectedness of personal experience, spirituality, and healing through the lens of Zen practice, focusing on the Brahma Viharas: metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic... *Practice, Suffering, Pain*	Myogen Kathryn Stark	Jun 01 2011 City Center
Memorial Day, Decoration Day, and Peaceful Warriors Serial: SF-11823 5/29/2011, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of Memorial Day in re-evaluating how society honors the past and engages with the present and future ethically and mindfully. It emphasizes mindfulness practices and how figures such as Thich... *Practice, Work, War*	Wendy Johnson	May 29 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Confidence Serial: SF-11881 5/28/2011, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on the practice of confidence and its role in supporting the four immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. Confidence is defined as the ability to firmly know, trust, and rely... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Marc Lesser	May 28 2011 City Center
Perfection: Perfect! Serial: SF-11665 5/25/2011, Kosho McCall dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the dual concepts of the relative and the absolute in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the paradox of being perfect yet imperfect, as highlighted by the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. The discussion addresses the non-... *Time, Ego, Buddha*	Kosho McCall	May 25 2011 Tassajara
Opening your Arms to Practice Serial: SF-11727 5/25/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on reflections about the impermanence of life and the essence of Zen practice, illustrated through personal anecdotes and teachings from Zen masters. A crucial event from youth serves as an analogy for... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Buddha*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 25 2011 City Center
Welcome Home Serial: SF-11658 5/21/2011, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the concept of 'home' in Zen practice, metaphorically linked to the four Brahma Viharas: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. It emphasizes that these qualities exist inherently within... *Zazen, Time, Practice*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	May 21 2011 City Center
Salmon's Path to Enlightenment Serial: SF-11846 5/20/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk, given at Tassajara, explores interconnectedness and the practice of Buddhism through the metaphor of coho salmon in Green Gulch Creek. By referencing a Zen koan, the discussion illustrates how seemingly simple... *Practice, Effort, Buddhism*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 20 2011 Tassajara
Devotion Serial: SF-11740 5/18/2011, Joan Amaral dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of devotion, examining its significance in Zen practice, particularly through the lens of zazen. It explores personal experiences and thoughts on devotion, its ties to devotion as an inherent success... *Practice, Zazen, Love*	Joan Amaral	May 18 2011 City Center
The Dharma of Wallace Stevens Serial: SF-11861 5/18/2011, Mary Mocine dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the thematic connections between two Wallace Stevens poems, "The Snowman" and "Tea at the Palace of Hoon," and their relevance to Zen practice. "The Snowman" invites a Zen-like perception by advocating for... *Time, Greed, Love*	Mary Mocine	May 18 2011 Tassajara
Book Titles Serial: SF-11713 5/14/2011, Diana Gerard dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the significance of impermanence as a motivation for diligent practice, emphasizing it as one of the "four thoughts that turn the mind towards Dharma." It discusses various Zen and mindfulness concepts through... *Time, Practice, Work*	Diana Gerard	May 14 2011 Tassajara
Overcoming Self-Consciousness Serial: SF-11804 5/14/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of justice from a Zen Buddhist perspective, juxtaposing contemporary interpretations with teachings from the Buddha's time. The narrative centers on the story of Angulimala from the Majjhima Nikaya,... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 14 2011 City Center
The Courage to Be Ourselves Serial: SF-11785 5/11/2011, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of self-acceptance within the framework of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of examining one's identity and experiences to determine if it is truly acceptable to be the person one is. It... *Liberation, Zazen, Pain*	Leslie James	May 11 2011 Tassajara
Practicing with Osama Serial: SF-11864 5/7/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of compassion and the Brahmavihara teachings in Buddhism, emphasizing loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity as central tenets. It reflects on the emotional complexities arising... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 07 2011 City Center
Renouncing Unhappiness Serial: SF-11874 5/7/2011, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of renunciation and the middle way in Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of balancing effort and joy in one's spiritual journey. Drawing from Buddhist texts and teachings, the discussion... *Practice, Buddha, Renunciation*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 07 2011 Tassajara
The Practice of Generosity Serial: SF-11714 5/4/2011, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on generosity as a foundational practice in Zen, drawing connections between the giving and receiving cycle within the context of Sangha Week at Tassajara. The speaker emphasizes that generosity fosters a sense... *Generosity, Practice, Work*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	May 04 2011 Tassajara
Celebrating Buddha's Birthday Serial: SF-11684 5/1/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm focuses on the dual celebration of Buddha's birth and May Day, underscoring the significance of recognizing and embodying one's innate awakened nature amidst life's challenges. Using the traditional... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 01 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Mountain Walking Moment Serial: SF-11746 4/30/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the significance for Zen practitioners to be aware of their actions moment by moment, highlighting the interconnectedness of all beings with nature and the impact of human actions on the environment. It draws... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Emptiness*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 30 2011 Tassajara
Becoming the Master of Circumstances Serial: SF-11767 4/30/2011, Grace Schireson dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the teachings and legacy of Fukushima Kedo Roshi, emphasizing the importance of mastering circumstances and the practice of Mushin—transcending life and death through Zen practice. The speaker shares personal... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Myoan Grace Schireson	Apr 30 2011 City Center
Entering the Ocean of Reality Serial: SF-11777 4/27/2011, Bernd Bender dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the importance of fully experiencing the present moment through practices such as zazen, which is framed as an "entering practice" that allows deeper intimacy and appreciation of life. The discussion... *Meditation, Dogen, Practice*	Bernd Bender	Apr 27 2011 City Center
A Trace of Realization Serial: SF-11687 4/26/2011, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the transitioning work period at Tassajara and its role in preparing for a more defined summer practice session, emphasizing silence and structured practice as part of Zen training. The central thesis focuses... *Study, Time, Zazen*	Leslie James	Apr 26 2011 Tassajara
Within Emptiness, A Wonderful Being Arises Serial: SF-11781 4/24/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of interconnectedness, renewal, and the interplay between disease and medicine within Zen philosophy, drawing on contemporary environmental challenges as a backdrop. It emphasizes the concept of "... *Emptiness, Name, Balance*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 24 2011 Green Gulch Farm
When Myriad Things Come Forth Serial: SF-11721 4/20/2011, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on themes of interdependence and ecological consciousness. It reflects on personal experiences and transitions within Zen leadership, drawing from Zen teachings to highlight the interconnectedness of all beings.... *Time, Work, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Apr 20 2011 City Center
The Everyday Practice Is Simply to Develop a Complete Acceptance and Openness Serial: SF-11762 4/16/2011, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. This talk emphasizes the unique and ephemeral nature of each day, encouraging an openness to life's experiences without the burden of judgment or the need to control outcomes. The discourse highlights the idea that every moment... *Time, Practice, Openness*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Apr 16 2011 City Center
Zen Work: Mindful Labor as Dharma Serial: SF-11772 Talk by Greg Fain at Tassajara on 2011-04-16 This talk explores the integration of work practice and Zen practice, highlighting the profound connection between everyday labor (work period) and sitting meditation (zazen) as core components of Zen. It references historical... *Work, Practice, Love*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Apr 16 2011 Tassajara
Are You Busy - Or Just Fully Engaged? Serial: SF-11660 4/13/2011, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the distinction between being "busy" and being "engaged," using a Zen story of two brothers as a metaphor. It investigates the concept of integrating meditation practices into daily activities and the dangers of... *Practice, Work, Time*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Apr 13 2011 City Center
What Are We Doing Here? Serial: SF-11883 4/11/2011, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines changes experienced at Tassajara and how these reflect broader Zen teachings on impermanence and self-perception. An introspection on the nature of self, highlighting how individuals are continually reshaped by... *Practice Period, Time, Practice*	Leslie James	Apr 11 2011 Tassajara
Celebrating Baby Buddha Serial: SF-11875 4/9/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the celebration of Buddha's birth, emphasizing the interconnectedness expressed through the concept of dependent co-arising and the practical teachings of the Dharma. The speaker underscores the importance of... *Buddha, Time, Vow*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 09 2011 City Center

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