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Relax into Delusion Serial: SF-11670 3/31/2011, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the fifth day of Seshin, focusing on the interconnectedness of practice, reality, and Zen teachings. The speaker reflects on personal experiences with discomfort and delusion, emphasizing how these are essential... *Time, Bodhidharma, Practice*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Mar 31 2011 City Center
Transparency...This Is It Serial: SF-11763 3/30/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the experience and significance of the fourth day of Sashin, emphasizing the concept of presence through the koan about the vastness of the world and engagement in practice despite circumstances. Key Zen... *Enlightenment, Time, Bell*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Mar 30 2011 City Center
The Alchemy of Bliss-Bestowing Hands Serial: SF-11774 3/29/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intricate aspects of Zen practice, focusing on the importance of recognizing and integrating the formless nature of the mind into the rigorous forms of practice, emphasizing awareness and the bodhisattva vow... *Practice, Passions, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 29 2011 Tassajara
Avowal, Acceptance, Renunciation Serial: SF-11676 3/28/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk elaborates on the intertwined concepts of renunciation and acceptance in Buddhist practice, particularly how they play out in the spiritual journey. It is posited that this journey often begins with avowing one's own... *Renunciation, Practice, Buddha*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Mar 28 2011 City Center
Timeless Spring Serial: SF-11849 Talk by Paul Haller at Tassajara on 2011-03-28 The talk explores the concept of stepping into the unknown, using the metaphor of Shakyamuni Buddha stepping off a hundred-foot pole to symbolize moving beyond self-imposed limitations and habitual narratives. The discussion... *Practice, Practice Period, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 28 2011 Tassajara
Wishing for a Better World Serial: SF-11672 3/27/2011, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Buddhist theme of acceptance, emphasizing how the practice of accepting life exactly as it is can lead to genuinely beneficial actions. It challenges the assumption that changing or improving the world... *Practice, Interdependence, Buddhism*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Mar 27 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Zen Wave Serial: SF-11778 3/27/2011, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the concept of renunciation, particularly in Zen practice, examining it from both traditional Buddhist perspectives and more contemporary interpretations. It argues that renunciation is not merely about self-... *Practice, Renunciation, Time*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Mar 27 2011 City Center
A Step off the Hundred Foot Pole Serial: SF-11841 3/27/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Zen practice of stepping beyond self-imposed limits, using the metaphor of stepping off a 100-foot pole to embody boldness and acceptance of impermanence. Addressing themes of diligence, impatience, and the... *Time, Breath, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 27 2011 Tassajara
Continuing to Rain Serial: SF-11798 3/26/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the persistent intersection of human desire for comfort and security with the teachings of Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of awareness and adaptability in facing life's challenges. The speaker... *Practice, Vow, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 26 2011 Tassajara
Turning Towards Adversity Serial: SF-11847 3/26/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of turning towards adversity rather than avoiding it, emphasizing the significance of recognizing and addressing discomfort as a pathway to healing and growth. Through examples of personal... *Practice, Time, Pain*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 26 2011 City Center
Sound of the Raindrops Serial: SF-11751 3/25/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes approaching zazen from an internal experience rather than preconceived notions, stressing adaptability and presence in practice. The discussion references core Zen teachings such as the Satipatthana Sutta and... *Practice, Breath, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 25 2011 Tassajara
Every Day Is a Good Day Serial: SF-11700 3/24/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the essence of Zazen practice, emphasizing the balance between engagement with thought processes and the clarity offered by non-doing. It reflects on the vitality of being present and highlights that recognizing... *Practice, Breath, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 24 2011 Tassajara
Rediscovering the Mind and Body of Zazen Serial: SF-11788 3/23/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of mental states, mindfulness, and the practice of Zazen during the spring practice period. It elucidates the importance of engaging with the constructs of the self as Dharma Gates, emphasizing... *Practice, Effort, Practice Period*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 23 2011 Tassajara
The Three Cs - Courage, Compassion, and Creativity. And Comedy Serial: SF-11822 3/23/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the "three C's" of Zen practice: courage, compassion, and creativity, highlighting their importance in facing challenges, appreciating diverse perspectives, and embracing fresh approaches. Humor or "comedy" is... *Compassion, Work, Enlightenment*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Mar 23 2011 City Center
The Practice of Asking: What is Practice? Serial: SF-11834 3/20/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the importance of practice in the face of life's impermanence and challenges. It discusses how human constructions, both physical and metaphorical, are inherently unstable, contrasting this with the idea of... *Practice, Pain, Japan*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 20 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Sitting Like Mountains Serial: SF-11692 3/19/2011, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk discusses the practice of zazen, focusing on the concept of "Gotsu Za" or immovable sitting, likened to being a mountain on a plateau amidst strong winds. This practice involves facing and accepting emotions such as... *Practice, Buddha, Suffering*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 19 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Spring Vow 2011 Serial: SF-11827 3/19/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the practice of Zen, focusing on understanding and expressing one's true nature through zazen, and discusses how these practices cultivate wisdom and compassion in the face of suffering. By recounting personal... *Practice, Vow, Bodhisattva Vow*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Mar 19 2011 City Center
Exploring the Great Matter of Birth and Death Serial: SF-11662 3/16/2011, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between mortality awareness and the practice of Zen, particularly examining the notions of rebirth and no-self within Dogen's "Genjo Koan." The speaker reflects on personal experiences and the... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Unclear	Mar 16 2011 City Center
When You Greet Me, I Bow Serial: SF-11752 3/13/2011, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on the recent passing of four Zen priests, celebrating their contributions to the community and emphasizing the importance of spiritual friendship and intimate connections in Zen practice. It recounts a Zen... *Time, Practice, Meditation*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 13 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Love and Happiness Serial: SF-11842 3/12/2011, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The central theme of the talk focuses on exploring different aspects of love and happiness within a Zen Buddhist framework, drawing heavily on the teachings and insights of Suzuki Roshi. The speaker emphasizes the distinction... *Love, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Mar 12 2011 Tassajara
You Understand That Something Is Missing Serial: SF-11880 3/9/2011, Keiryu Lien Shutt dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the exploration of Dogen's "Genjo Koan," emphasizing the paradox of realizing that something is still missing even when one's body and mind are filled with Dharma. This insight into the lack and... *Practice, Pain, Koan*	Keiryu Liên Shutt	Mar 09 2011 City Center
Famous Serial: SF-11729 3/6/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the importance of mindfulness and intimacy with one's self in Zen practice, particularly through zazen meditation. Key themes include the analogy of fame as a metaphor for mindfulness and presence in life, the... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Mar 06 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Unconstructedness in Stillness - Jijiyu Zanmai Serial: SF-11725 3/5/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of unconstructedness in Zen practice, emphasizing the value of experiencing the moment without the interference of self-constructs. It questions historical figures such as Bodhidharma, suggesting that... *Practice, Breath, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 05 2011 Tassajara
Actualization & Realization Serial: SF-11675 3/4/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, primarily focusing on the experience of Sashin, which emphasizes the importance of engaging with the present moment and cultivating trust in what is. It is highlighted that the... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 04 2011 Tassajara
Zen Practice Is about Transformation Serial: SF-11758 3/2/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. This talk focuses on Zen practice as a transformative journey that involves small, continuous changes rather than grand transformations. It highlights the interplay between Zen teachings, such as Dogen's notion of "immediately... *Buddha, Time, Practice Period*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Mar 02 2011 City Center
The New Normal Serial: SF-11868 3/2/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of impermanence and Zen practice, drawing parallels between the process of life’s transitions and the crafting of a samurai sword. Emphasis is placed on being present in each moment and allowing change... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 02 2011 Tassajara
Endeavoring on the Way Serial: SF-11671 3/1/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, focusing on concepts such as "effortless effort" and "choiceless awareness." It emphasizes the importance of engaging fully with the present moment through disciplined practice, like... *Practice, Effort, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 01 2011 Tassajara
Bringing Forth the Mind of Awakening Serial: SF-11651 2/27/2011, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the Zen practice concept of "beginner's mind," as elucidated by Suzuki Roshi in "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind." It emphasizes keeping one's practice pure and simple through the continuous act of bringing forth... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Steve Weintraub	Feb 27 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Seeing the Activity of Karmic Mind Serial: SF-11768 2/27/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the process of reducing the prominence of self through practices like open awareness, known as objectless concentration, allowing practitioners to engage deeply with the present moment. It contrasts this... *Practice, Consciousness, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 27 2011 Tassajara
Principle and Practice Serial: SF-11681 2/26/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the enduring Zen principle that "this very mind is Buddha," emphasizing the importance of being present and attentive to the moment without clinging to preconceived notions or desired outcomes. The speaker... *Practice, Buddha, Equanimity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 26 2011 Tassajara
Getting in the Game Serial: SF-11799 2/26/2011, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "Getting Into the Game," which emphasizes engaging fully in one's own life and addressing the difficulties therein, viewed through the lens of Zen teachings and Genjo Koan. It discusses the... *Work, Buddha, Time*	Mark Lancaster	Feb 26 2011 City Center
Endeavoring on the Way Serial: SF-11854 2/25/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily focuses on the koan "This very mind is Buddha" by Master Ma, examining its implications for Zen practice and the nature of awareness. It emphasizes the distinction between engaging with experiences through... *Buddha, Karmic Consciousness, Effort*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 25 2011 Tassajara
The Moon in a Dewdrop Serial: SF-11857 2/23/2011, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the teaching of Genjo Koan from Dogen Zenji, emphasizing the importance of integrating Zen practice into everyday life and understanding the interdependence of life and death. The discussion highlights the... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha*	Unclear	Feb 23 2011 City Center
What Is the Meaning of Its Reaching Everywhere? Serial: SF-11654 2/19/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the practice of Zen through the lens of the Genjo Koan, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embodying Zen teachings in the context of daily life. The speaker uses metaphors such as the nature of... *Healing, Practice Period, Practice*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 19 2011 City Center
A New Path into Ancient Land Serial: SF-11649 2/13/2011, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnectedness of all life and the environmental crises faced by the world, focusing on the ongoing effort at Green Gulch Farm to plant and care for trees. There is a meditation on the practice of... *Practice, Work, Time*	Wendy Johnson	Feb 13 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Transformation at the Base Serial: SF-11747 2/12/2011, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the transformation of consciousness through Buddhist teachings, specifically focusing on Thich Nhat Hanh’s work on Yogacara Buddhism and the concept of the eight consciousnesses. It details how these... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Feb 12 2011 City Center
Whatever You Like, Flowers Fall Serial: SF-11813 2/9/2011, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of embracing suffering and vulnerability in Zen practice as pathways to personal growth and enlightenment. It explores the dichotomy between suffering and happiness, drawing on the teachings of... *Practice, Time, Delusion*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Feb 09 2011 City Center
Impermanence, the Five Remembrances and the Present Moment Serial: SF-11870 2/6/2011, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the concepts of impermanence, mindfulness, and the practice of presence in daily life, drawing on the story from "Moody Cow Meditates" to illustrate the process of calming the mind through observation and... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Feb 06 2011 Green Gulch Farm
Impermanence and Transformation Serial: SF-11871 2/5/2011, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the foundational Buddhist teaching of the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the concept of suffering ("dukkha") not as an absolute but as an observation about impermanence and change. The discussion encourages a... *Suffering, Buddhism, Impermanence*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Feb 05 2011 City Center
Carrying Awareness to Everything Serial: SF-11648 2/3/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the interplay between traditional Zen practices and modern life challenges, emphasizing how details in rituals and everyday activities can foster direct engagement and awareness, leading to a more liberated way... *Practice, Effort, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 03 2011 Tassajara
Staying Close to the Three Bodies Serial: SF-11730 2/2/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay between Zen practice and the embodiment of Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the concept of the three Buddha bodies—Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Nirmanakaya—as they manifest through everyday... *Practice, Buddha, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 02 2011 Tassajara
Practicing Intimately Together Serial: SF-11755 2/2/2011, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the cultivation of intimacy within the Sangha during a practice period, drawing on the metaphor of students being as intimate as "milk and water" as quoted from Suzuki Roshi. It underscores the importance of... *Practice Period, Practice, Shuso*	Unclear	Feb 02 2011 City Center
Sesshin Effort Serial: SF-11814 2/1/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay between intention and present experience within Zen practice, emphasizing the transformative role of awareness and acceptance of each moment's reality. It highlights how intention can lead to... *Intention, Effort, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 01 2011 Tassajara
Sesshin Intention Serial: SF-11748 1/31/2011, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the practice of Zazen and the concept of "Shishin," emphasizing the importance of presence and engagement in practice. It examines the interplay of consciousness, self-discovery, and the embodiment of vows in... *Vow, Ordinary Mind, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 31 2011 Tassajara
Zen Beyond Striving and Suffering Serial: SF-11706 Talk by Graham Ross at Tassajara on 2011-01-30 The talk examines the concept of 'Sahara'—the world of endurance in Buddhist tradition—and its relation to human suffering and maturation through Zen practice. It explores the role of monastic life in addressing suffering by... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Posture*	Graham Ross	Jan 30 2011 Tassajara
The Bodhisattva's Embrace Serial: SF-11717 1/29/2011, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "sentient beings of our own minds," emphasizing the internal journey in Zen practice, framed by the Platform Sutra's reinterpretation of the Bodhisattva vows. The discussion includes Buddhist... *Suffering, Vow, Practice*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jan 29 2011 City Center
Lou Points to the Truth Serial: SF-11805 1/25/2011, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of Kensho as depicted through Edmund's monologue from "The Long Day's Journey into Night," emphasizing its connection to moments of deep insight and reality as described in Zen philosophy. The talk... *Time, Practice, Love*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jan 25 2011 City Center
Three Shouts Serial: SF-11879 1/22/2011, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of living with the awareness of death, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the transient nature of life and the need to practice kindness and gentleness. The Genjo Koan by Dogen Zenji is... *Practice Period, Practice, Lotus Sutra*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jan 22 2011 City Center
Compassion for all Delusion Serial: SF-11710 1/16/2011, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the authentic practice of the Buddha way, emphasizing the importance of studying and actualizing delusion as a means to realize ultimate truth. The speaker outlines how thorough engagement with delusion and... *Delusion, Study, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 16 2011 Green Gulch Farm
The Radical Power of Love Serial: SF-11761 1/15/2011, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings on love, specifically the concept of "The Radical Power of Love," emphasizing transformative, universal love akin to the bodhisattva vow in Zen Buddhism. The discussion... *Love, Time, Practice*	Jisan Tova Green	Jan 15 2011 City Center

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