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Gate Gate Paragate Serial: SF-10311 7/28/2009, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the teachings of emptiness within the context of Zen Buddhism, connecting themes from the Heart Sutra with practical wisdoms such as accepting things as they are. Discussions include reflections on Suzuki Roshi’... *Heart Sutra, Wisdom, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 28 2009 Tassajara
Sesshin Talk Day #1 Serial: SF-10143 7/27/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of equanimity, mindfulness, and the nature of awareness through the lens of Zen practice. It uses Nazim Hikmet's poem as a metaphor for finding sweetness in life's challenging moments and reflects on the... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 27 2009 City Center
Creating a Culture of Wisdom and Compassion Serial: SF-10231 7/26/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnectedness of life at Green Gulch Farm, positing a metaphorical relationship between the farm, symbolizing the tangible, and the dragon, embodying the inconceivable aspects of existence. The... *Practice, Wisdom, Compassion*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 26 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Things I Didn't Know I Loved Serial: SF-10255 7/25/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis explores the human journey's complexity through Zen practice, framed by Norman Fisher’s interpretation of "The Odyssey." It discusses the interplay between noble human traits and their potential pitfalls,... *Balance, Time, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 25 2009 City Center
Latest News on Bodhidharma Serial: SF-10279 7/22/2009, Andy Ferguson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores a new interpretation of Bodhidharma's life and travels, emphasizing his importance to Zen Buddhism and his efforts to avoid imperial influence, contrasting with the traditional narrative. The speaker argues that... *Bodhidharma, Time, Buddhism*	Andy Ferguson	Jul 22 2009 Tassajara
Teacher-Student Relationship Serial: SF-10202 7/21/2009, Michael Wenger dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the components of Zen practice, highlighting the importance of Zazen and the teacher-student relationship, while also addressing the roles of form, teachings, and cultural context. It emphasizes compassion as a... *Practice, Time, Tassajara*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 21 2009 Tassajara
Suffering and Wholehearted Commitment Serial: SF-10264 7/19/2009, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In the talk, the exploration of suffering, attachment, and the practice of Zen is discussed with a focus on utilizing chronic pain and despair as means for spiritual growth and stability. The discourse underscores the importance... *Pain, Practice, Time*	Darlene Cohen	Jul 19 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Path: Less Busy, More Whole Serial: SF-10150 Talk by Marc Lesser at Tassajara on 2009-07-18 The talk explores the concept of reducing busyness in life to achieve greater productivity, satisfaction, and engagement, referencing Zen principles like impermanence and no-self. It emphasizes "accomplishing more by doing less... *Practice, Time, Tassajara*	Marc Lesser	Jul 18 2009 Tassajara
Zen Practices & Zen Institutions Serial: SF-10181 7/18/2009, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the three vital components of Zen training: Zazen and teacher relationships, the forms and teachings, and cultural communications, analogized as Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, respectively. The discussion expands... *Practice, Zazen, Compassion*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 18 2009 City Center
Diversity Serial: SF-10205 7/13/2009, Furyu Schroeder and Larry Yang dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the collaboration between two Zen teachers in conducting a diversity workshop aimed at expanding inclusivity and understanding within the spiritual community. The discussion explores the necessity of... *Community, Practice, Time*		Jul 13 2009 Tassajara
Embodying Zen's Inner Light Serial: SF-10243 Talk by Sojun Mel Weitsman at Tassajara on 2009-07-13 The talk discusses the concept of "Light" within Soto Zen, emphasizing its tangible, substantial nature rather than a metaphorical one. Key discussions include Keizan Zenji's "The Transmission of Light," Dogen's "Komyo," and the... *Buddha, Koan, Buddhism*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 13 2009 Tassajara
Intensifying Just Sitting Serial: SF-10213 7/11/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the concept of intensiveness in spiritual practice, particularly through the lens of Zen Buddhism and Shikantaza (just sitting). The discussion emphasizes the value of engaging with both the enriching and the... *Shikantaza, Practice, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 11 2009 City Center
An Inquiry Into Hope Serial: SF-10246 7/5/2009, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the complex nature of hope in the context of Zen philosophy, particularly as it relates to the tension between hope and fear. The discussion references Pema Chodron's warnings against hope as a grounding or... *Love, Time, Pain*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Jul 05 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Savoring Serial: SF-10171 7/1/2009, Dr. Marlene Jones dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the application of Zen principles, focusing on meditation, mindfulness, and the "middle path" in life. It emphasizes the practice of silence, patience, and savoring each moment, even while acknowledging... *Suffering, Practice, Letting Go*	Marlene Jones	Jul 01 2009 City Center
Which Moon Is This? Serial: SF-10201 6/28/2009, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen concept of being "too busy" through a Zen koan involving monks Yunnan and Dao Wu, introducing themes of spiritual emergency and reflection on significant life moments. The discourse analyzes how these... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 28 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Being a Bodhisattva Serial: SF-10207 6/28/2009, Robert Thomas dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on personal experiences and insights into the practice of being a bodhisattva within the Zen tradition, highlighting key aspects such as compassion, awakening, and bodhicitta. It emphasizes the application of... *Bodhisattva, Practice, Buddha*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Jun 28 2009 Tassajara
Pride Serial: SF-10227 6/27/2009, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the transformative power of pride for the LGBTIQ community, particularly in the context of Gay Pride celebrations and the Stonewall Uprising's legacy. It emphasizes pride as a healing and empowering force for... *Time, Community, Love*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 27 2009 City Center
Buddha and Mara Serial: SF-10281 6/24/2009, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the complexity of living within the tension between the good and evil, light and dark, represented by Buddha and Mara. It questions the conventional understanding of Zen precepts, proposing that adhering rigidly... *Precepts, Practice, Buddha*	Mark Lancaster	Jun 24 2009 City Center
Father's Day and the Three Minds Serial: SF-10144 6/21/2009, Seido Lee deBarros dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the interconnected concepts of joyful mind (kishin), parental mind (roshin), and magnanimous mind (daishin) as outlined by Dogen in Zen philosophy, with an emphasis on applying these concepts in everyday life... *Dogen, Practice, Work*	Seido Lee Debarros	Jun 21 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Samadhi Serial: SF-10147 6/20/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and authentic expression, examining how mindful involvement in each moment allows for a connection to the essence of life, akin to the state of samadhi. This is articulated... *Describe, Practice, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 20 2009 City Center
Gratitude and Humility Serial: SF-10304 6/17/2009, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines a personal journey toward understanding theology, with a focus on the intersections between Christianity, Buddhism, and broader belief systems. The speaker reflects on chaplaincy, theological education, and the... *Gratitude, Buddhism, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jun 17 2009 City Center
Preferences and Compassion Serial: SF-10173 6/14/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the teachings of the "Xin Xin Ming," emphasizing the opening lines: "The great way is not difficult for those who have no preferences." It explores the significance of being unattached to preferences and... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, difficulty*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 14 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Being Present Serial: SF-10164 6/13/2009, Ingen Breen dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the intersection of Zen and yoga practices, focusing on the principles of being present and accepting discomfort as a pathway to personal growth. The speaker emphasizes how poetry and the teachings of the Buddha... *Practice, Yoga, Silence*	Ingen Breen	Jun 13 2009 Tassajara
The Path of Practice Serial: SF-10266 6/13/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Four Noble Truths, a core teaching in Buddhism presented by Shakyamuni Buddha, highlighting their central role in understanding and transcending suffering, referred to as "dukkha." The discussion... *Suffering, Time, Practice*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jun 13 2009 City Center
What Do You Do with the Soundtrack Serial: SF-10175 6/10/2009, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's practice despite challenging circumstances, focusing on a story involving Rick Fields, who attempts to change the tune of a creek during a solitary retreat. It highlights... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jun 10 2009 City Center
Fruits of Deepening Practice Serial: SF-10272 6/10/2009, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the theme of deepening Zen practice, discussing common challenges faced by practitioners and ways to overcome feelings of stagnation. It particularly focuses on the motivations behind wanting to deepen practice... *Practice, Time, Mindfulness*	Darlene Cohen	Jun 10 2009 Tassajara
The Feeling of Practice Serial: SF-10167 6/7/2009, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores themes from "The Wizard of Oz" as a metaphor for Buddhist practice, emphasizing self-awareness and innate qualities, such as intelligence, heart, and courage. It further delves into Zen practice concepts,... *Practice, Time, Work*	Steve Weintraub	Jun 07 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Poetry Reading Serial: SF-10235 6/6/2009, Naomi Shihab Nye dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk emphasizes the interweaving of poetry and life experiences, offering reflections on themes of personal history, cultural identity, and universal human connection. The discussion references Nye's own contributions to... *Time, Love, Work*	Naomi Shihab Nye	Jun 06 2009 Tassajara
The Gift Serial: SF-10313 6/6/2009, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the profound realization of life as a gift, emphasizing gratitude toward one's parents, teachers, and all beings who sustain life. Through a reflection on the Four Noble Truths, particularly the concept of "... *Effort, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Unclear	Jun 06 2009 City Center
Nirvana's Path: Complexity and Clarity Serial: SF-10236 Talk by Jordan Thorn at City Center on 2009-06-03 The talk explores the foundational Buddhist teaching of the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing their complex simplicity and transformative potential. It delves into the third truth concerning Nirvana, discussing its depiction in... *Nirvana, Buddha, Practice*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jun 03 2009 City Center
Seeing Clearly Serial: SF-10174 6/1/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. This talk explores the transformative contributions of Shinryu Suzuki Roshi to Zen Buddhism in America, emphasizing the practice of "just sitting" and cultivating awareness by releasing preconceived notions and ideas of... *Suzuki Roshi, Desire, Vow*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 01 2009 Tassajara
Continuous Practice, Refuge, and Compassion Serial: SF-10282 5/31/2009, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into reflections from a recent trip to China, highlighting experiences that weave into the theme of continuous spiritual practice amid life's challenges. It involves contemplation on the Buddhist concepts of... *Buddha, Practice, Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 31 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Now is the Time Serial: SF-10134 5/30/2009, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of sacredness in everyday actions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the idea that every action is sacred and worthy of respect. It draws heavily on Hafiz’s poem, suggesting that... *Time, Love, Letting Go*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	May 30 2009 City Center
Brown Rice Is Just Right Serial: SF-10148 5/30/2009, Sojun Mel Weitsman dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on Suzuki Roshi's teachings, emphasizing his use of everyday occurrences, like the act of eating, to elucidate the essence of Dharma. Suzuki Roshi’s advocacy of integrity in practice is illustrated through... *Delusion, Emptiness, Practice*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 30 2009 Tassajara
The Second Noble Truth Serial: SF-10157 5/27/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the Second Noble Truth of Buddhism, focusing on the causes of suffering, particularly cravings and desires, and emphasizes the role of community (Sangha) and shared practice in Zen. It also examines the... *Practice, Time, Effort*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 27 2009 City Center
Suzuki Roshi's Compassion Serial: SF-10138 5/26/2009, Yvonne Rand dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the enduring influence and teachings of Suzuki Roshi at Tassajara, emphasizing practical wisdom and adaptability in Zen practice. Key anecdotes illustrate Suzuki Roshi's approach to addressing everyday... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Yvonne Rand	May 26 2009 Tassajara
Remembering Suzuki Roshi Serial: SF-10224 Question and Answer session The talk explores reflections on Suzuki Roshi's impact on the Zen Center and its community, emphasizing his open-minded yet simply articulated approach to Zen practice. Key discussions include his interactions with students,... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time*	Various	May 24 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Zen's Living Soil: Suzuki Roshi's Legacy Serial: SF-10221 Talk by Weitsman Richmond Rand at Green Gulch Farm on 2009-05-24 The talk commemorates the influential journey of Suzuki Roshi from Tokyo to San Francisco 50 years prior, underscoring his significant impact on Zen practice in America. It includes reflections from three Dharma teachers who... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Buddha*	Sojun Mel Weitsman, Yvonne Rand, Chikudo Lew Richmond	May 24 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Support for Shamatha Serial: SF-10265 5/23/2009, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of guest and host in the context of Zen practice, explaining the distinction and unity between relative and ultimate truth. It delves into the practice of shamatha, its historical and modern context... *Practice, Concentration, Time*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 23 2009 Tassajara
Realization of Delusion Serial: SF-10254 5/21/2009, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the practice and philosophy of Zen Buddhism at Tassajara, emphasizing the "great realization of delusion" as a core practice. The speaker explores how understanding and embracing one's delusions can lead to... *Delusion, Time, Tassajara*	Leslie James	May 21 2009 Tassajara
Zendo Without Walls Serial: SF-10178 5/20/2009, Jana Drakka dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on integrating Zen practice into everyday life outside traditional monastic settings, emphasizing the importance of community, Zazen, and silence. It explores the challenges of conveying non-dualistic teachings... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Junsei Jana Drakka	May 20 2009 City Center
Dizang Planting the Fields (2) Serial: SF-10287 5/18/2009, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Tassajara. -	Kokyo Henkel	May 18 2009 Tassajara
Zen: The Art of Living Simply Serial: SF-10300 Talk by Unclear at Tassajara on 2009-05-18 The talk focuses on the practice of Zen in the context of the three worlds of samsara and how simple, seemingly mundane activities are integral to understanding and alleviating suffering. It discusses the complexities of... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Unclear	May 18 2009 Tassajara
Your Perfect Self Serial: SF-10302 5/17/2009, Arlene Lueck dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the concept of identity within the context of Buddhism, emphasizing the absence of a fixed self and the influence of societal constructs on personal identity. It discusses the role of rites of passage in... *Time, Practice, Work*	Arlene Lueck	May 17 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Basics Serial: SF-10234 5/16/2009, Daigaku Rumme dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the foundational principles of Zen practice, examining what Zen is and why it is practiced. Central to the discussion is Dogen Zenji's teaching — to study the way of Buddha is to study and forget the self. The... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Daigaku Rumme	May 16 2009 City Center
Suzuki Roshi's Undivided Original Way Serial: SF-10183 5/15/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the historical significance of Suzuki Roshi's decision to acquire Tassajara, emphasizing its role in establishing a foundational Zen practice environment in America. It explores the concept of the "undivided... *Time, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 15 2009 Tassajara
Everyone Making Their Best Effort Serial: SF-10200 5/13/2009, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk reflects on the complexities of adhering to spiritual practice and rules at Tassajara, illustrating this through anecdotes of practitioners such as James, Issan, and Philip. Emphasis is placed on the importance of... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Practice Period*	Edward Espe Brown	May 13 2009 Tassajara
Mother's Day Serial: SF-10152 5/10/2009, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the themes of motherhood, emphasizing the profound interplay of pain, joy, and the nurturing process in both biological and spiritual contexts. It discusses the role of mothers in providing unconditional love... *Practice, Love, Resistance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 10 2009 Green Gulch Farm
This Is Water Serial: SF-10283 5/9/2009, Teah Strozer dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the importance of paying attention and making conscious choices about what to focus on in life, contrasting an ego-centric perspective with a deeper understanding of one's true nature. It draws on David Foster... *Time, Freedom, Work*	Teah Strozer	May 09 2009 City Center
The Secret of Zen Practice Serial: SF-10155 5/6/2009, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on essential aspects of Zen practice, highlighting the importance of regular practice and the pitfalls, such as judgment and comparison that practitioners should avoid. There is an emphasis on the practice of... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	May 06 2009 City Center

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