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Making Our Best Effort on Each Moment Forever Serial: SF-10535 8/14/2010, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers around the practice of Zen and developing compassion through mindful actions in daily life, emphasizing the importance of being present in each moment and recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings. Stories... *Suzuki Roshi, Love, Practice Period*	Unclear	Aug 14 2010 City Center
Fear and Freedom Serial: SF-10687 8/14/2010, Kathy Early dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the interplay between fear and freedom within the context of Zen practice, highlighting awareness as a tool for examining fear and fostering personal growth. Detailed references to Buddhist teachings, such as... *Freedom, Time, Buddha*	Kathy Early	Aug 14 2010 Tassajara
Meditation's Effect on the Neurological Basis of Racial Bias Serial: SF-10621 8/11/2010, Professor john a. powell dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnectedness of spiritual practice, implicit bias, and social justice through the lens of Zen philosophy. It highlights the significance of implicit bias and its impact on perceptions of race,... *Practice, Time, Work*	john a. powell	Aug 11 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Good and Plenty Serial: SF-10671 8/10/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the transformative power of Zen practice in reshaping long-held body-mind patterns, the legacy of Robert Aikenroshi, and the concept of Dharma transmission as exemplified by key traditional koans. A personal... *Practice, Dharma Transmission, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 10 2010 Tassajara
Appreciating Our Life Serial: SF-10584 8/7/2010, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "appreciating your life" in the context of Zen practice, specifically through the examination of power, impermanence, no self, and awakening. It emphasizes the importance of becoming intimate with... *Practice, Suffering, Time*	Marc Lesser	Aug 07 2010 Tassajara
Ocean Seal Samadhi Serial: SF-10615 8/7/2010, Shohaku Okumura dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of silence through a children's story and reflects on the deep and subtle nature of ego in Buddhist practice. It transitions into a discussion on the ocean as a metaphor, reflected in Dogen's "Ocean... *Sangha, Buddha, Practice*	Shohaku Okumura	Aug 07 2010 City Center
Wise Speech Serial: SF-10591 8/4/2010, Shahara Godfrey dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice of wise speech as part of the Buddhist Eightfold Path, examining the nuances and challenges involved in being mindful of one's words and the impact they have on others. The discussion underscores... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Shahara Godfrey	Aug 04 2010 City Center
Practicing Peace Serial: SF-10651 8/4/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the theme of peace, emphasizing internal peace and its manifestation in personal and global relations. It reflects on the teachings of Shinryu Suzuki Roshi, notably his aspiration to teach Buddhism for world... *War, Suzuki Roshi, Peace*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Aug 04 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Just A Comma Serial: SF-10537 8/1/2010, Daigan Lueck dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the power of language and storytelling within Zen practice, using "The Runaway Bunny" by Margaret Wise Brown as an allegory for persistence and connection. Emphasized is the metaphorical meaning of "The... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Daigan Lueck	Aug 01 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing with Intention Serial: SF-10563 7/31/2010, Liping Zhu dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of intention in both Zen and Qigong practices, emphasizing how intention shapes our reality and well-being through the force of thought. It compares Buddhist and Taoist practices, highlighting the... *Practice, Intention, Vow*	Liping Zhu	Jul 31 2010 City Center
Going for Refuge Serial: SF-10693 7/31/2010, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the integration of Zen practice and Anusara Yoga, emphasizing the concept of "Going for Refuge" by taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Using personal anecdotes and teachings, it underscores the... *Buddha, Practice, Yoga*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 31 2010 Tassajara
The Courage of You Being You Serial: SF-10565 7/28/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the concept of "dual tracking," where Zen practice involves navigating the tension between self-improvement and self-acceptance. Emphasis is placed on courage as a vital quality for Zen students, allowing them... *Time, Work, Community*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 28 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Staying a While Serial: SF-10576 7/25/2010, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers around the practice of mindfulness and being present, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and respecting all aspects of our experience equally, akin to bowing with reverence. It draws on Zen teachings and... *Time, Practice, Work*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jul 25 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Grateful For Being Grateful Serial: SF-10585 7/24/2010, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The discussion centers on the practice of meditation and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion as described in Zen and Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the importance of living with awareness and gratitude, guided by right... *Effort, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Unclear	Jul 24 2010 City Center
The Shape of Awakening Serial: SF-10638 7/24/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the concept of "mudra" as an expression of energy through physical and mental postures, extending beyond traditional hand gestures to embody a life of wisdom and compassion. The speaker emphasizes the importance... *Practice, Balance, Posture*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 24 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Like Learning to Fly Serial: SF-10515 7/23/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk emphasizes the concept of studying Buddhism as studying the self, advocating for a more experiential and intimate understanding rather than an intellectual one. It explores the analogy of developing familiarity with... *Pain, Zazen, Time*	Leslie James	Jul 23 2010 Tassajara
Angulimala and Shamata Practice Serial: SF-10522 7/21/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the story of Angulimala from early Buddhism and its implications on the concept of practice. It examines the transformative power of nonviolence and the process of change through meditation and mindfulness. The... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 21 2010 Green Gulch Farm
This Mind Is Buddha Serial: SF-10643 7/21/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "This very mind is Buddha" through the juxtaposition of two koans from Zen tradition, where Basso answers "Mind is Buddha" and later "No mind, no Buddha." This addresses the fluidity and paradox... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jul 21 2010 City Center
The Truth You Search for Cannot Be Grasped Serial: SF-10573 7/20/2010, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the theme of searching for truth within the context of Zen practice, primarily through the analysis of a poem by Xue Du. The discussion touches upon the challenges of grasping the illusive truth, the duality of... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 20 2010 Tassajara
The Importance of Problems in Practice Serial: SF-10549 7/18/2010, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The main thesis of the talk at Green Gulch Farm is the examination of "beginner's mind," as taught by Suzuki Roshi, and its role in Zen practice. The discourse elaborates on maintaining openness and curiosity, even in familiar... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 18 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Early Buddhist Teachings on Emptiness Serial: SF-10556 7/18/2010, Gil Fronsdal dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on early Buddhist teachings on emptiness as found in the Pali Suttas, contrasting them with Mahayana interpretations. The doctrine of emptiness is deeply connected to karma, emphasizing the importance of... *Suffering, Buddha, Practice*	Gil Fronsdal	Jul 18 2010 Tassajara
Taking Refuge in Sangha Serial: SF-10523 7/17/2010, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk at San Francisco Zen Center emphasizes the significance of Sangha in Zen practice, suggesting it as the essential component for the integration of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. The speaker highlights the importance of... *Practice, Sangha, Buddha*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jul 17 2010 City Center
Anything Is Possible Serial: SF-10664 7/17/2010, Robert Thomas dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk addresses the importance of understanding the reasons behind Zen practice, contemplating why one engages in spiritual practice and its role in overcoming the illusion of separateness. The speaker shares personal stories... *Practice, Time, Bell*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Jul 17 2010 Tassajara
Joyful Effort Serial: SF-10677 7/15/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of "mudra"—traditionally a symbolic hand gesture in religious practices—and broadens it to encompass physical and metaphorical postures in life that summon specific energies. This notion is likened... *Practice, Effort, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 15 2010 Tassajara
The Practice of Love and Joy Serial: SF-10617 7/14/2010, Dr Marlene Jones dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the practices of love (metta) and joy (mudita) as key components of Buddhist practice, particularly emphasizing their transformative power in both personal and social contexts. It highlights the challenges of... *Love, Practice, Compassion*	Marlene Jones	Jul 14 2010 Green Gulch Farm
What's the Difference? Showing Up and Practicing across Lines of Difference Serial: SF-10635 7/14/2010, Mushim Ikeda dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on integrating Zen practice across diverse communities, emphasizing the importance of showing up and practicing across lines of difference. The central theme involves applying Zen in real-world contexts, like... *Practice, Work, Time*	Mushim Ikeda	Jul 14 2010 City Center
Listening to Wild Nature, Listening with the Eye of Wisdom Serial: SF-10543 7/11/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen practice of listening, emphasizing openness and dropping preconceptions to truly hear and experience the world, framed within the concept of hearing with the "eye of wisdom." The speaker recounts a... *Practice, Wisdom, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 11 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Stopping in the Middle of Your Life Serial: SF-10531 7/10/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on navigating personal struggles and finding meaning in life's transitions through Zen practices, focusing on the importance of pausing, reflection, and openness to new perspectives as opportunities for growth.... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 10 2010 City Center
What Bodhisattvas Do Serial: SF-10539 7/10/2010, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the role and training of a bodhisattva, focusing on the significance of the Lotus Sutra's predictions of enlightenment and the practical application of the paramitas. It emphasizes that living in the Saha... *Bodhisattva, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jul 10 2010 Tassajara
Is This Enough? Serial: SF-10516 7/7/2010, Sarah Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the concept of socially engaged Buddhism, using the speaker's personal experiences in Colombia and at the Zen Center to explore the practical application of Buddhist principles in efforts to address suffering... *Community, Time, Work*	Sarah Weintraub	Jul 07 2010 Green Gulch Farm
A Walk to the Wind Caves Serial: SF-10580 7/7/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of living authentically in each moment, using Tassajara's natural setting as a metaphor for engaging with life directly rather than through preconceived notions. Drawing on the teachings of Dongshan... *Practice, Gratitude, Compassion*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 07 2010 Tassajara
Dual Tracking Serial: SF-10705 7/7/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The discussion focuses on the concept of "dual tracking," exploring how varying perspectives contribute to a deeper understanding in Zen practice. By drawing parallels between seeing with two eyes for depth perception and the... *Japan, Enemies, Practice*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 07 2010 City Center
Practicing Presence in a Multi-tasking World Serial: SF-10577 7/4/2010, Taiyo Lipscomb dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk begins with a parable of a king and his subjects, illustrating ideas of autonomy and self-sufficiency, drawing an analogy to the metaphorical birth of independence celebrated on July 4th. It then transitions to an... *Time, Practice, Community*	Taiyo Lipscomb	Jul 04 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Gift of Nothing Serial: SF-10612 7/3/2010, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concepts of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and the practice of gratitude within the context of Zen philosophy. The emphasis is on learning to manage emotions—happiness, sadness, anger, love—through... *Love, Practice, Name*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jul 03 2010 City Center
Like Looking at Flowers and the Moon Serial: SF-10645 6/30/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the nature of realization in Zen Buddhism, drawing on Dogen's teachings, particularly "Only a Buddha and a Buddha," which suggests that true understanding of Buddha Dharma is beyond personal comprehension and is... *Buddha, Karma, Time*	Leslie James	Jun 30 2010 Tassajara
Developing a Critical Mind Serial: SF-10716 6/30/2010, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the role of critical thinking in Zen Buddhism, particularly in deconstructing habitual modes of thought and interpretations related to Buddhist ideologies. The discussion includes perspectives on... *Compassion, Wisdom, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jun 30 2010 City Center
Interconnection, Compassion, and Death Serial: SF-10676 6/27/2010, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the themes of impermanence and interconnectedness within the framework of Zen philosophy, using personal anecdotes and the speaker's experiences with the passing of a parent to illustrate these concepts. It... *Love, Time, Practice*	Steve Weintraub	Jun 27 2010 Green Gulch Farm
You Call That a Cat Serial: SF-10528 6/26/2010, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at City Center. The talk addresses the theme of names and labels within Buddhism, underscored by Zen stories that question the nature of identity and reality. Through recounting Zen koans, personal anecdotes, and references to Buddhist teachings... *Buddha, Time, Name*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 26 2010 City Center
Finding Ourselves and Being Found Serial: SF-10550 6/26/2010, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the dynamic balance between receptivity and engagement in Zen practice, emphasizing their presence within the kitchen and the zendo of Tassajara. Through the teachings of Eihei Dogen and the engagement in daily... *Practice, Faith, Doubt*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Jun 26 2010 Tassajara
The Great Ocean of Practice Serial: SF-10639 6/23/2010, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the first noble truth of Buddhism—impermanence and change—and the encompassing nature of Zen practice as a "great ocean" that accepts everyone and necessitates personal involvement. It explores the Bodhisattva... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jun 23 2010 City Center
Cultivating Right Effort in Difficult Times Serial: SF-10644 6/23/2010, Linda Galijan dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and personal experience, focusing on the integration of Shantideva's teachings, the four right exertions from Buddhist philosophy, and personal anecdotes to illustrate the... *Practice, Effort, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jun 23 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Falling Down and Getting Up Serial: SF-10667 6/22/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the concept of "letting go" in Zen, exploring personal experiences and philosophical teachings on managing fear, pain, and control. Emphasizing the transient nature of pleasure and difficulty, the discourse... *Letting Go, Practice, Pain*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jun 22 2010 Tassajara
Living in Accord with the Totality of All Things Serial: SF-10607 6/20/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the complexities of father-child relationships, emphasizing the role of forgiveness and understanding within these dynamics. It outlines how Zen meditation and practices like metta meditation can aid in... *Practice, Sangha, Peace*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 20 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Bodhisattva Training Serial: SF-10665 6/16/2010, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of discipline and training in Zen practice, focusing on the role and significance of traditional Zen practices within the community of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. It emphasizes the importance of... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jun 16 2010 Tassajara
Grasping and Labeling - Prepare to Be Misunderstood Serial: SF-10625 6/13/2010, Daigan Lueck dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of identity through language, emphasizing how labels and definitions can shape self-perception. The discussion delves into Buddhist concepts of the Tathagata, emptiness, and the interplay of... *Time, Buddha, Buddhism*	Daigan Lueck	Jun 13 2010 Green Gulch Farm
This Is Getting Old Serial: SF-10587 6/12/2010, Susan Moon dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the personal reflections and Zen teachings related to aging, memory, and the acceptance of impermanence. It emphasizes embracing the present moment and the inevitable changes that aging brings. Through... *Time, Practice, Study*	Susan Moon	Jun 12 2010 City Center
Kshanti Paramita Serial: SF-10672 6/12/2010, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the concept of Kshanti Paramita, exploring its vital role in the Buddhist practice as one of the six paramitas, or perfections, essential for achieving liberation and peace. The discussion emphasizes the dual... *Practice, Time, Paramitas*	Darlene Cohen	Jun 12 2010 Tassajara
King of Samadhis Serial: SF-10601 6/9/2010, Myo Lahey dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of effort and its paradoxical relationship with laziness in Zen practice, emphasizing non-grasping, the simplicity of 'just sitting,' and the unity of all experiences in one samadhi. The speaker... *Samadhi, Effort, Zazen*	Myo Lahey	Jun 09 2010 Tassajara
Not Killing but Cherishing Life Serial: SF-10608 6/9/2010, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of Zen teachings and hospice social work, focusing on Dogen's "The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance" and the theme of bodhisattva activities. It examines how these methods—giving, kind... *Work, Time, Four Methods of Guidance*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 09 2010 City Center
Grasping at Substantiality Serial: SF-10598 6/6/2010, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk outlines the themes of loving-kindness exemplified by Horton from Dr. Seuss's "Horton Hears a Who!" and transitions into a detailed discussion of Nagarjuna's teachings on emptiness and the two truths doctrine. The talk... *Time, Buddha, Emptiness*	Kokyo Henkel	Jun 06 2010 Green Gulch Farm

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