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Not Killing but Cherishing LifeSerial: 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 |
Jun 09 2010 City Center |
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Grasping at SubstantialitySerial: 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 |
Jun 06 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Bodhisattva's Four Methods of GuidanceSerial: SF-10663 6/5/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk emphasizes the Buddhist principles of cooperation, kindness, and the Bodhisattva path through storytelling and practical exercises. The narrative of "The Elves and the Shoemaker" illustrates the virtue of kindness, while... Practice, Bodhisattva, Time |
Jun 05 2010 City Center |
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The Courage of Way-Seeking MindSerial: SF-10581 6/2/2010, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of courage, highlighting how it manifests quietly and in various forms, such as practicing Zen and embracing beginner's mind. Examples from personal experiences and stories from Zen teachings... Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice |
Jun 02 2010 City Center |
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ComposureSerial: SF-10654 6/2/2010, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the interrelationship between composure and composition within Zen practice, emphasizing how these concepts manifest through mindful attention and the integration of self in various activities such as... Composure, Emptiness, Practice |
Jun 02 2010 Tassajara |
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Life of the BuddhaSerial: SF-10590 5/30/2010, Marsha Angus dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses the life of the Buddha, highlighting pivotal moments in his path to enlightenment, such as his initial sheltered life as a prince, later spiritual quest through ascetic practices, and eventual realization under... Time, Buddha, Suffering |
May 30 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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Courage and the Bodhisattva WaySerial: SF-10527 5/29/2010, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center.
The talk examines the concept of courage in the context of the Bodhisattva path, emphasizing its role in facing life's challenges and overcoming delusions. A narrative of Siddhartha Gautama's journey towards enlightenment... Suffering, Time, Practice Period |
May 29 2010 City Center |
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The Poetics of AwakeningSerial: SF-10561 5/29/2010, Naomi Shihab Nye, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk explores the interconnection between Zen practice and poetry, illustrating how they complement and enrich each other. It highlights the transformative power of poetry through various anecdotes, emphasizing its ability... Time, Poetry, Name |
May 29 2010 Tassajara |
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Your Genuine LifeSerial: SF-10533 5/26/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the metaphor of life as a plant rather than a structured building, emphasizing the organic and unpredictable nature of existence. The discussion highlights Dogen's teachings on genuine life, which articulates... Zazen, Time, Love |
May 26 2010 Tassajara |
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The Poetics of AwakeningSerial: SF-10602 5/26/2010, Naomi Shihab Nye, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk elaborates on the intersection of poetry and life experiences, emphasizing how poetic expression serves as an awakening, akin to spiritual experiences within the Zen tradition. The discussion illustrates how poems... Time, Poetry, Work |
May 26 2010 City Center |
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What It Means to Grow UpSerial: SF-10629 5/23/2010, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk addresses the theme of "Taking Our Places," focusing on the idea of maturity and self-realization as central to spiritual practice. It is structured around the concept of growing up, not as a mere chronological... Time, Buddha, Practice |
May 23 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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Lay Practice and the BrahmaviharasSerial: SF-10618 5/22/2010, Jamie Howell dharma talk at City Center.
The talk centers on integrating Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the importance of lay practice and the Bodhisattva path. It explores the practical application of the Four Brahma Viharas—loving-kindness, compassion,... Practice, Compassion, Time |
May 22 2010 City Center |
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Vimalakirti and Lay PracticeSerial: SF-10702 5/20/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the Vimalakirti Sutra, emphasizing a paradigm shift in Buddhist practice from the renunciate model typified by Shakyamuni Buddha to the householder model exemplified by Vimalakirti. This shift highlights the... Practice, Meditation, Time |
May 20 2010 Tassajara |
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Finding the Place of Compassion and EaseSerial: SF-10660 5/19/2010, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of the Brahma-Viharas, or Divine Abidings, as pivotal in understanding and practicing the Bodhisattva path. It examines how these practices—loving-kindness (metta), compassion (karuna), sympathetic... Practice, Buddha, Work |
May 19 2010 City Center |
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Seijo and Her Soul Are SeparatedSerial: SF-10648 5/18/2010, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk focuses on Zen teachings regarding non-duality through the lens of Dogen's "Genjo Koan" and the koan "Seijo and Her Soul are Separated" from the "Mumonkan." The exploration centers on the transient nature of attachments... Time, Koan, Buddha |
May 18 2010 Tassajara |
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Birth of BuddhasSerial: SF-10600 5/16/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk explores the birth and nature of the Buddha, focusing on the historical Shakyamuni Buddha as well as the concept of "three bodies" of the Buddha: the reality body, the bliss body, and the transformation body. It... Buddha, Wisdom, Compassion |
May 16 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Mulamadhyamakakarika BluesSerial: SF-10681 5/15/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the metaphor of a cog within a wheel to depict interconnectedness and personal engagement in Zen practice, highlighting the balance between individual effort and collective harmony. The narrative of Suzuki Roshi... Tassajara, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
May 15 2010 Tassajara |
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Becoming Completely HumanSerial: SF-10685 5/15/2010, Anshi Zachary Smith dharma talk at City Center.
The discussion centers on the theme of self-clinging as the source of suffering, emphasizing the intricate entanglement between humans, their constructed sense of self, and the surrounding world. It explores how attachment to... Time, Desire, Work |
May 15 2010 City Center |
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Bridging Diversity Through Spiritual PilgrimageSerial: SF-10524 Talk by Mushim Ikeda Nash on 2010-05-12
The talk explores the themes of diversity, inclusion, and the practice of crossing lines of difference within both the Buddhist community and broader societal contexts. It emphasizes the value of intention, patience, deep... Practice, Time, Work |
May 12 2010 |
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Compassion and StrictnessSerial: SF-10575 5/12/2010, Linda Galijan dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the theme of compassion within a Zen practice period, specifically exploring Shantideva's "Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life." It examines the transition from aspiring Bodhicitta, the intention toward... Time, Compassion, Practice |
May 12 2010 City Center |
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What You Think Is Not a Help for RealizationSerial: SF-10636 5/11/2010, Ed Brown dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk reflects on the challenges and insights gained through a long journey of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and connection to one's own heart and experiences. The speaker shares personal anecdotes... Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Tassajara |
May 11 2010 Tassajara |
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Practicing Silence and ForgivenessSerial: SF-10646 5/10/2010, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk focuses on the dynamics of Zen practice within the context of Sangha residential life at Tassajara. It discusses the transformative nature of repeating practice periods, the challenges of communal living, and the... Practice, Work, Silence |
May 10 2010 Tassajara |
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Gratitude and the Business of GenerationsSerial: SF-10673 5/9/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk examines the themes of motherhood, gratitude, and interconnectedness, drawing from Zen teachings and interfaith practices to deepen the understanding of mindful action as prayer. It highlights the importance of... Time, Wisdom, Peace |
May 09 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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Only Buddha and BuddhaSerial: SF-10574 5/8/2010, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at Tassajara.
This talk emphasizes the dual nature of Zen practice, contrasting individual roles and collective effort through the concepts of vertical and horizontal wisdom. Initiated by reflecting on personal experiences at Tassajara, the... Buddha, Practice, Lotus Sutra |
May 08 2010 Tassajara |
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Precious BodhicittaSerial: SF-10659 5/8/2010, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the essence of bodhicitta, emphasizing its role as the altruistic motivation for enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism. It explores bodhicitta's relative and absolute manifestations, highlighting the... Bodhisattva, Enlightenment, Suffering |
May 08 2010 City Center |
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Four Treasure SealsSerial: SF-10662 5/5/2010, Gengo Akiba dharma talk at Tassajara.
The talk explores the core Buddhist concept of impermanence, focusing on the transient nature of all phenomena, including ego and self, which are influenced by changing conditions and relationships. The notion that everything... Ego, Buddhism, Suffering |
May 05 2010 Tassajara |
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Changing Your Life AestheticSerial: SF-10690 5/2/2010, Ed Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk discusses Zen practice focusing on the theme of self-acceptance and the inherent value of each individual, irrespective of problems or imperfections. It emphasizes that Zen is not about self-improvement or achieving... Practice, Love, Time |
May 02 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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What Is a Bodhisattva in Your Life?Serial: SF-10652 5/1/2010, Mary Mocine dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the narrative of the "magic monkey," which refers to the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West," focusing on its protagonist, the Monkey King. This discussion transitions into considerations of bodhisattva... Bodhisattva, Buddha, Time |
May 01 2010 City Center |
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Studying the SelfSerial: SF-10697 4/27/2010, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara.
The central thesis of the talk emphasizes the importance of studying the self at Tassajara, recognizing the misconceptions of self that lead to suffering, and exploring the notion of self through introspection and Zen practice,... Practice Period, Practice, Time |
Apr 27 2010 Tassajara |
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Turning Towards Earth DaySerial: SF-10559 4/25/2010, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the importance of ecological awareness and responsibility, drawing parallels between classic tales and the current climate crisis. The speaker uses the Jataka tale of the Palasa Tree and Aesop's story of the... Bodhisattva, Practice, Bodhisattva Vow |
Apr 25 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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Two Sides of PracticeSerial: SF-10592 4/21/2010, Jiryu Mark Rutschman-Byler dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the tension between universal and elitist practices in Zen Buddhism, questioning whether Zen is an exclusive, disciplined endeavor or an accessible, everyday practice equally available to all. This theme is... Practice, Time, Zazen |
Apr 21 2010 City Center |
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Tending Our Garden and the Practice of the Four Noble TruthsSerial: SF-10650 4/18/2010, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the theme of Earth Day, emphasizing the importance of cultivating humility and responsibility towards the earth. It connects Zen practices like zazen (sitting meditation) to these ecological reflections,... Practice, Suffering, Work |
Apr 18 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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Initiation into an Authentic LifeSerial: SF-10551 4/17/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the evolution of Buddhist ordination as it transitioned from India to the United States, emphasizing the dual nature of tradition and adaptation. It highlights the archetype of the arhant contrasted with that of... Practice, Bodhisattva, Vow |
Apr 17 2010 City Center |
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Laziness and the Practice of CompassionSerial: SF-10595 4/11/2010, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk focuses on cultivating continuous compassion by recognizing and addressing personal negligence and forgetfulness in this practice. The discussion employs Alexis de Tocqueville’s perspective to highlight the importance of... Compassion, Wisdom, Practice |
Apr 11 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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The Secret of PracticeSerial: SF-10579 4/10/2010, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of "the secret of Zen practice," emphasizing that it is an intrinsic, non-mystical understanding individuals must find within themselves. Through narratives, poems, and teachings, Zen practice is... Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi |
Apr 10 2010 City Center |
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Gratitude - The Ninth Step in the Eightfold PathSerial: SF-10555 4/3/2010, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center.
The talk underscores the importance of viewing all beings as embodying the Buddha nature, promoting kindness, gratitude, and interconnectedness as pathways to personal and collective happiness. The speaker reflects on Buddhist... Suzuki Roshi, Buddha, Time |
Apr 03 2010 City Center |
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Letting Your Life Be YouSerial: SF-10713 3/28/2010, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk explores the practice of welcoming all experiences, emotions, and states of being with openness and acceptance, drawing on Rumi's metaphor of life as a "guest house." The discussion emphasizes that this practice aligns... Practice, Time, Diversity |
Mar 28 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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Sesshin - The Unfolding of AwarenessSerial: SF-10666 3/27/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the transformative process of Zen practice and the essence of being present, especially through the experience of a seven-day sesshin. It emphasizes the significance of establishing a supportive environment to... Practice, Work, Time |
Mar 27 2010 City Center |
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Sesshin - Experiencing Your Own Dharma By YourselfSerial: SF-10544 3/20/2010, Daigaku Rummé dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the significance of Sesshin within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing it as a period of intense zazen practice aimed at realizing one's inherent Buddha nature. The concept of human suffering and its cessation, as... Practice, Zazen, Buddha |
Mar 20 2010 City Center |
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The Dragon's Roar in the Withered TreeSerial: SF-10688 3/17/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the dynamic interaction between breath, posture, and the mind in Zen practice, focusing on how subtle shifts in attention to the body and breath can illuminate the practitioner's experience, drawing from Dogen... Breath, Practice, Commitment |
Mar 17 2010 City Center |
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Devotion to SittingSerial: SF-10518 3/13/2010, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center.
The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen, outlining its role in Zen Buddhism as both a meditation practice and a metaphor for maintaining balance between confusion and awakening. Emphasizing a pragmatic approach, it highlights... Practice, Zazen, Meditation |
Mar 13 2010 City Center |
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Receptive and Applied AwarenessSerial: SF-10564 3/10/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the relationship between samadhi (concentration) and prajna (wisdom) through three meditative exercises encouraging direct experience. The exercises emphasize attentive awareness: first by focusing on the voice... Breath, Practice, Meditation |
Mar 10 2010 City Center |
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....What Is the Self?Serial: SF-10597 3/6/2010, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the themes of courage, perception, and resilience, illustrating how life’s challenges can be transformed through a Zen perspective that embraces both medicine and disease as interdependent. Using narratives such... Time, Suzuki Roshi, Practice |
Mar 06 2010 City Center |
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Cultivating SamadhiSerial: SF-10604 3/3/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the practice of mindfulness and its role in developing a deeper understanding of sila (ethics), samadhi (concentration), and prajna (wisdom). It emphasizes the distinction between reflection and rumination,... Practice, Mindfulness, Consciousness |
Mar 03 2010 City Center |
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Responding Elementally to Climate EmergencySerial: SF-10675 2/28/2010, Wendy Johnson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
This talk discusses the interplay between Zen practice, environmental awareness, and personal and collective resilience in the face of global ecological crises. It emphasizes the importance of mindful presence, drawing from... Suffering, Practice, Buddha |
Feb 28 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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Bodhisattvas WelcomingSerial: SF-10657 2/27/2010, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of bodhisattva practice, emphasizing the innate Buddha nature within all beings and the role of habits and preconceptions in obscuring this reality. It discusses the importance of transcending... Practice, Time, Buddha |
Feb 27 2010 City Center |
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Cultivating VirtueSerial: SF-10653 2/24/2010, Liping Zhu dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the concept of virtue within Zen, Taoist, and Qigong traditions, emphasizing the role of humility, continuous practice, and aligning actions with inherent Buddha nature. Distinctions are made between the... Practice, Buddha, Vow |
Feb 24 2010 City Center |
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Breathing into Life's ChallengesSerial: SF-10674 2/20/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center.
The talk delves into the Zen practice of acknowledging and engaging with life's imperfections through the lens of awareness, as influenced by Dogen Zenji's teachings. It explores the use of breath and body in Zen meditation as... Breath, Practice, Time |
Feb 20 2010 City Center |
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Zen and Qigong BreathingSerial: SF-10718 2/17/2010, Ryushin Paul Haller,Liping Zhu dharma talk at City Center.
The talk explores the role of breath in various Buddhist and Taoist practices, with a focus on meditation and its physiological effects. Key aspects include the teachings of early Buddhist texts such as the "Anapanasati... Breath, Practice, Effort |
Feb 17 2010 City Center |
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Meeting Our Lives with ComposureSerial: SF-10633 2/14/2010, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm.
The talk emphasizes the development of composure and stability through Zen practice, particularly in difficult circumstances, by engaging in a selfless practice. The discussion draws upon Dogen Zenji's teachings, particularly the... Buddha, Practice, Suzuki Roshi |
Feb 14 2010 Green Gulch Farm |