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Title	Speaker	Date
Kindness Serial: SF-10583 10/24/2010, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the profound and transformative practice of kindness within the context of Buddhism and personal experience. It discusses the interconnected nature of all beings, drawing on Buddhist teachings, and explains how... *Practice, Time, Study*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Oct 24 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Breathing In, Breathing Out Serial: SF-10606 10/23/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk primarily focuses on mindfulness and the significance of maintaining attention in Zen practice, even amidst life's distractions. A poignant personal reflection on the impermanence of life serves as a prelude to... *Practice, Breath, Posture*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 23 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Ceremonies of Nourishing the Dark Side Serial: SF-10658 10/23/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of the human shadow in the context of Zen philosophy, illustrating how unacknowledged aspects of the self can manifest as fears and limitations. It discusses Robert Bly's work on the human shadow and... *Ceremony, Buddha, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Oct 23 2010 City Center
What Does Practice Ask of You? Serial: SF-10626 10/20/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the inquiry into the demands of Zen practice through repeated questioning, asking, "What does practice ask of me?" This method emphasizes direct engagement with obstacles such as desire, aversion, lethargy,... *Practice, Equanimity, Bell*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 20 2010 City Center
Just This Is It Serial: SF-10642 10/16/2010, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of transformation in Zen practice, focusing on the balance between life's additions and subtractions and the role of meditation in confronting impermanence. Key stories highlight the importance of... *Tozan, Practice, Time*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Oct 16 2010 City Center
Undoing the Nuts and Bolts of Suffering Serial: SF-10670 10/13/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the dual nature of Zen forms, highlighting how they can be perceived as both pleasurable and painful. The discussion moves into an examination of suffering within the Zen context, focusing on the role forms play... *Practice, Time, Suffering*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Oct 13 2010 City Center
All-inclusive Dharma Rain Serial: SF-10684 10/10/2010, Lee deBarros dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the intersection of environmentalism and Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the concept of "Dharma Rain" as a metaphor for universal inclusiveness and grace in relation to all beings, sentient and insentient. It... *Buddha, Enlightenment, Practice*	Seido Lee Debarros	Oct 10 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Eight Hundred Years and a Cast of Thousands Serial: SF-10695 10/9/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the completion of the new translation of "Shobo Genzo," a significant work by the founder of Japanese Soto Zen, Eihei Dogen. This translation, led by Kaz Tanahashi and involving numerous contributors,... *Work, japanese, Buddha*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Oct 09 2010 City Center
Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha Serial: SF-10715 10/6/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Buddhist practice of reflecting on events as physical experiences, highlighting the distinction between personal involvement and objective awareness. It emphasizes moving beyond self-centered narratives to... *Buddha, Practice, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 06 2010 City Center
Journey to a Far-off Land Serial: SF-10605 10/3/2010, Meg Levie dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the allegorical narrative of "The Story of Jumping Mouse," a Native American tale that serves as a metaphor for spiritual awakening and the transformative journey of enlightenment. The narrative explores... *Name, Buddha, Suffering*	Sessei Meg Levie	Oct 03 2010 Green Gulch Farm
What Is the Business beneath the Patched Robe? Serial: SF-10610 10/3/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the significance and impact of Zen practice periods, such as the sitting practice, on alleviating global suffering, referencing the teachings and practices of Bodhidharma. The discussion highlights the balance... *Bodhidharma, Practice, Intimacy*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 03 2010 Tassajara
The Five Remembrances Serial: SF-10641 The talk emphasizes the importance of awareness of life's impermanence and the impact of one's actions, shaped by the Five Remembrances from the Upajasana Sutta. It underscores the significance of the Bodhisattva precepts and the... *Practice, Precepts, Buddha*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Oct 02 2010 City Center
Zazenshin - The Point of Zazen Serial: SF-10541 9/29/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the essence and practice of Zazen during a practice period at the San Francisco Zen Center, emphasizing self-study, intimate awareness, and the non-duality of self and world. The speaker discusses Dogen Zenji'... *Zazen, Practice Period, Practice*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Sep 29 2010 City Center
Whatever Is, Is What I Want Serial: SF-10627 9/29/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the distinction between living a life of vow versus a life of karma, emphasizing the importance of embracing the totality of experiences, both pleasant and unpleasant, as a fundamental aspect of true life. By... *Time, Practice, Work*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 29 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Wisdom of Non-being, Compassion of Being Serial: SF-10699 9/26/2010, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the dual principles of wisdom and compassion in Buddhism, comparing them to the two wings of a bird necessary for balanced practice. It reflects on personal understanding through the study and teaching of the... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Wisdom*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 26 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Bringing Zazen to Daily Life Serial: SF-10542 9/25/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the integration of mindfulness and Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing how mindfulness plays a crucial role in fostering mental health and self-awareness. It explores the concepts of emotional regulation... *Practice, Practice Period, Mindfulness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 25 2010 City Center
The Meaning of Sadness Serial: SF-10582 9/25/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on understanding and integrating Dogen's teaching about the interconnectedness of all things, emphasizing the significance of embodying and maintaining the teachings through zazen meditation and the observance of... *Buddha, Triple Treasure, Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 25 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Work Practice Serial: SF-10553 9/21/2010, Judith Randall dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the integration of Zen philosophy into work practice, emphasizing the transformation of work from a means to an end into an expression of Zen practice. The speaker discusses how encountering Zen practice... *Work, Practice, Time*	Daiyu Judith Randall	Sep 21 2010 Tassajara
The Meaning of Purity Serial: SF-10538 9/19/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the significance of nourishment—both physical and spiritual—through the lens of Zen teachings and the integration of such teachings into daily life. It discusses the ordination ceremony at Green Gulch, the... *Bodhisattva, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 19 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Generosity in the Pig Pen Serial: SF-10567 9/18/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen practice of generosity (dana prajnaparamita) and its foundational role in Zazen as articulated in Dogen's writings, particularly emphasizing four methods of bodhisattva guidance: generosity, kind speech... *Time, Generosity, Practice*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 18 2010 City Center
What Is Buddha, Who Am I? Serial: SF-10513 9/15/2010, Harry Gyokyo Bridge dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Jodo Shinshu perspective on the nature and understanding of Buddha and sentient beings. It emphasizes the school's focus on Amida Buddha and the practice of Nembutsu, viewing Buddha as both infinite... *Buddha, Practice, Buddhism*	Rev Harry Gyokyo Bridge	Sep 15 2010 City Center
On Trauma and Emptiness Serial: SF-10548 9/15/2010, Brigitta Dobrer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the intersection of trauma and Dharma, focusing on how past traumatic experiences can impact one's spiritual journey. It discusses the concept of trauma, its manifestations, and how unresolved trauma can lead to... *Emptiness, Work, Time*	Brigitta Dobrer	Sep 15 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Zen of Going to the Bathroom Serial: SF-10686 9/12/2010, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the concept of non-attachment and mindfulness through everyday activities, specifically using the metaphor of "going to the restroom" as a practice of relief and letting go. It connects this concept to Zen... *Practice, Zazen, Stillness*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 12 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Seeing the Buddha Serial: SF-10634 9/11/2010, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the sense of community and gratitude at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center during transitional times between guest and practice periods, emphasizing the profound effect of Tassajara's environment and practices on... *Practice, Lotus Sutra, Buddha*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Sep 11 2010 Tassajara
Zen and Neuroscience Serial: SF-10692 9/11/2010, Abbot Ryushin Paul Haller and Philippe Goldin dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection between Zen practices, neuroscience, and psychology, highlighting how meditation can potentially rewire the brain to improve mental health and well-being. Topics include the practical... *Meditation, Practice, Study*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Philippe Goldin	Sep 11 2010 City Center
Understanding Dogen's Shobogenzo Serial: SF-10706 9/9/2010, Brad Warner dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on understanding the complexities of Dogen's "Shobo Genzo," emphasizing the inherent contradictions within the text as an expression of Zen philosophy that transcends conventional logic and rational understanding... *Dogen, Buddha Nature, Practice*	Brad Warner	Sep 09 2010 Tassajara
Including the Body: Deepening our Study Serial: SF-10545 9/8/2010, Jane Lazar dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the exploration of self through Zen practice, with an emphasis on the embodiment of emotions and somatic experiences as a path to realizing impermanence and letting go. The speaker discusses the role of body... *Time, Anger, Letting Go*	Jiko Jane Lazar	Sep 08 2010 City Center
Dogen and Ryokan Serial: SF-10661 9/8/2010, Kazuaki Tanahashi dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the translation and study of Zen Master Dogen’s works, highlighting their significance for meditation practice and communal Buddhist life. The speaker discusses the historical revival of Dogen’s teachings,... *Dogen, Practice, Work*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Sep 08 2010 Tassajara
On Genjo Koan Serial: SF-10691 9/8/2010, Charlie Pokorny dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of impermanence, focusing on how the teachings of Dogen, particularly in the "Genjo Koan" and other writings, illustrate both radical and conventional impermanence. It emphasizes momentariness and... *Time, Impermanence, Dogen*	Korin Charlie Pokorny	Sep 08 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Trusting the Ox Serial: SF-10709 9/5/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the allegorical story of "Great Joy," an ox representing spiritual strength and the importance of faith over fear, relating it to the Zen practice with the kleshas (Sanskrit for afflictions) and actions taken... *Practice, Work, Time*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 05 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing in the Mud Serial: SF-10557 9/4/2010, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of "practicing in the mud" to confront and accept one's imperfections and perceived inadequacies in the context of Zen practice. It critiques the pursuit of self-improvement as a form of avoidance... *Freedom, Practice, Time*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Sep 04 2010 City Center
The Wind Supports the Condors Wings Serial: SF-10622 9/3/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the central theme of the self and other, emphasizing how Zen practice helps in understanding the fluid and interconnected nature of reality, often captured in the distinction between delusion and enlightenment... *Zazen, Practice, Tassajara*	Leslie James	Sep 03 2010 Tassajara
OMG: Dogen's Concept of God Serial: SF-10655 9/2/2010, Brad Warner dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines Dogen's concept of God as expressed in the Shobogenzo, with a focus on the fascicle "Immo," which is translated to mean "it," "that," or "what," signifying the ineffable reality or truth in Buddhist philosophy.... *Time, Hate, Buddhism*	Brad Warner	Sep 02 2010 Tassajara
How Remarkable You Are Serial: SF-10712 8/29/2010, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the integration of Zen principles such as mindfulness and impermanence into everyday life, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the remarkable nature of being alive and the interconnectedness of all beings... *Practice, Time, Letting Go*	Marc Lesser	Aug 29 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Heart of Personal Practice Serial: SF-10596 8/28/2010, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The main focus of the talk is on exploring the Zen path, particularly addressing common human experiences such as resistance, confusion, and affliction. The discussion emphasizes using simplicity, honesty, and kindness in... *Practice, Work, Happiness*	Mark Lancaster	Aug 28 2010 City Center
The Intersection of Zen and Clowning (At the Orphanage) Serial: SF-10532 8/25/2010, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and the concept of embracing one's authentic self, including imperfections and humorous aspects, as part of spiritual growth. It emphasizes the idea of not attempting to master... *Time, Meditation, Practice*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 25 2010 Tassajara
Three Cups of the Finest Wine in China Serial: SF-10631 8/21/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of 'staying in the container' as a metaphor for sustained practice in Zen, emphasizing the need to stay present without seeking personal accomplishment. It critically analyzes Case 10 from the "... *Name, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 21 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Not Knowing Serial: SF-10678 8/21/2010, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the Zen teaching story of Fa Yan and Dijang, emphasizing the concept of "not knowing" as a form of intimacy and a synonym for enlightenment. The narrative delves into the contrast between conventional knowledge... *Practice, Effort, Intimacy*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 21 2010 Tassajara
Seeing in the Dark Serial: SF-10624 The talk examines the theme of finding value and enlightenment in difficult times, drawing parallels between the Greek myth of Persephone and the practice of Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes that facing and embracing darkness can lead... *Practice, Time, Suffering*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Aug 21 2010 City Center
What Is It That Thus Comes? Serial: SF-10628 8/19/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the continuous challenge of recognizing and overcoming delusions in Zen practice, referencing a classic Zen dialogue between Nanyue and Huineng about undefiled nature and true understanding. The discussion... *Practice, Time, Mindfulness*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 19 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Meaning of Life at Tassajara Serial: SF-10637 8/19/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the significance of communal practice at Tassajara, addressing both psychological and spiritual dimensions of Zen practice. The discussion emphasizes the roles and responsibilities within the community and... *Practice Period, Practice, Work*	Leslie James	Aug 19 2010 Tassajara
Mudita Serial: SF-10593 8/18/2010, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the Buddhist practice of mudita, which is the cultivation of joy in experiencing the joy of others, emphasizing its role in overcoming self-centeredness and fostering self-expansion and altruistic behavior. It... *Practice, Happiness, Time*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 18 2010 Tassajara
Points of Sesshin Forms and Dana Paramita Serial: SF-10680 8/17/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at the San Francisco Zen Center explores the practice of mindfulness during sesshin, with a focus on the customs and practices around oryoki meals, highlighting non-grasping through dana paramita—generosity. The... *Practice, Desire, Bowing*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 17 2010 Green Gulch Farm
Confidence in True Nature Sitting with Alignment and Generosity Serial: SF-10616 8/16/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the practice of sitting zazen as a means to express one's original mind, drawing on the teachings of alignment and generosity. It recounts the story of Yunju, highlighting the importance of not becoming... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 16 2010 Green Gulch Farm
The Paths of Hopelessness and Despair and Utter Extinction, and Dealing with Them Serial: SF-10529 8/15/2010, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk presents a nuanced discussion of Zen practice as an interplay between sudden and gradual enlightenment, highlighting how both approaches are essential to understanding Zen. The speaker connects this duality to themes of... *Time, Practice, Work*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Aug 15 2010 Green Gulch Farm
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
Making Our Best Effort on Each Moment Forever Serial: SF-10535 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*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Aug 14 2010 City Center
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

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