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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
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
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
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*	Kokyo Henkel	May 18 2009 2 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
Baby Buddha Serial: SF-10217 5/3/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the significance of celebrating Buddha's birthday, emphasizing the importance of veneration, praise, and offerings within Buddhist practice. It explores the symbolism and legendary aspects surrounding the birth... *Buddha, Ceremony, Suffering*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 03 2009 Green Gulch Farm
The First Noble Truth Serial: SF-10238 5/2/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the intricacies of Zen practice, emphasizing the Four Noble Truths, especially the concept of suffering intertwined with impermanence. It examines the nature of 'waking up' both in a literal and metaphorical... *Suffering, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 02 2009 City Center
Postcards from Emptiness Serial: SF-10204 4/29/2009, Ingen Breen dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the nature of love from a Zen perspective, exploring how it transcends traditional notions such as romantic love, agape, and metta. It suggests that the essence of practice is love, encompassing all forms but... *Love, Time, Practice*	Ingen Breen	Apr 29 2009 City Center
When Myriad Objects Come All at Once Serial: SF-10229 4/28/2009, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the teachings of Dōgen on being present with myriad experiences without attempting to control them, emphasizing the study of self as a pathway to realization. It discusses how to engage with internal and... *Time, Study, Anger*	Leslie James	Apr 28 2009 Tassajara
Meeting Buddha, Beyond Buddha Serial: SF-10226 4/26/2009, Rev. Myo Lahey dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk addresses the Zen concept of encountering Buddha and going beyond Buddha, emphasizing the immediacy of spiritual realization and the notion of the "tent of meeting" as a place for direct experience of presence without... *Buddha, Practice, Wisdom*	Myo Lahey	Apr 26 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Encouraging Words Serial: SF-10307 4/25/2009, Kosho McCall dharma talk at City Center. The main theme of the talk is self-discovery and transformation through Zen practice, emphasizing the influence of mental conditioning on perception and behavior. The discussion illustrates the significance of precepts, forms,... *Time, Vow, Precepts*	Kosho McCall	Apr 25 2009 City Center
Living Zen: Journey of Compassion Serial: SF-10179 Talk by Robert Thomas at City Center on 2009-04-22 The talk explores the transformative journey of a Zen practitioner, paralleling personal experiences with the story of Kisa Gotami, a disciple of the Buddha. It delves into the essence of Zen practice through the Bodhisattva... *Practice, Buddha, Bodhisattva*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Apr 22 2009 City Center
Nonduality of Practice and Verification Serial: SF-10239 4/20/2009, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on the non-duality of practice and realization in Soto Zen, drawing upon Dogen Zenji’s teachings. The core concept is that practice and realization are inherently interconnected, emphasizing that true... *Practice, Letting Go, Time*	Kokyo Henkel	Apr 20 2009 Tassajara
A Friend in the Darkness Serial: SF-10249 4/19/2009, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the idea of utilizing Zen practice to understand and embrace personal feelings of inadequacy and emotional vulnerability, emphasizing presence and acceptance rather than striving for perfection. The speaker... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Edward Espe Brown	Apr 19 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Ordination Serial: SF-10199 4/18/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the theme of ordination in the Zen Buddhist tradition, anchored by the story of Kisa Gotami and her encounter with Shakyamuni Buddha. This narrative is used to illustrate how transformative experiences often... *Practice, Wisdom, Ordination*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 18 2009 City Center
Spinning Straw into Gold Serial: SF-10251 The talk addresses the intersection of personal intention and the bodhisattva vow, focusing on the challenges and transformations involved in spiritual practice. The narrative of 'Rumpelstiltskin' is used allegorically to explore... *Practice, Name, Freedom*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Apr 15 2009 City Center
The One Who Is Not Busy Serial: SF-10168 4/14/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the dual notions of busyness and non-busyness, drawing on a Zen koan involving Yunnan and Dao Wu. It emphasizes that personal practices, such as sweeping or making soup, are opportunities to experience... *Love, Zazen, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 13 2009 Tassajara
Arising Mind Serial: SF-10131 4/12/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores themes of awareness, acceptance, and interconnectedness in Zen practice, drawing parallels between seasonal changes and spiritual awakening. It reflects on the practice of meeting what arises in life with an... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 12 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Buddhism's Integrity in Solitude Serial: SF-10211 Talk by Jeffery Schnieder at City Center on 2009-04-11 The talk explores the notion that while it is common to blend religious practices, serious Buddhist practice should remain distinct from other faiths to maintain its integrity. The speaker critiques the practice of eclecticism... *Time, Buddha, Buddha Nature*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Apr 11 2009 City Center
Buddha's Birthday Serial: SF-10176 4/4/2009, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at City Center. The talk commemorates Buddha's birthday while blending the spiritual significance of nurturing and maturing the "Buddha" within us through teachings and personal anecdotes. It illustrates how maternal figures in Buddhism, such as... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Apr 04 2009 City Center
Presence Serial: SF-10195 3/29/2009, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of being present, drawing from Zen teachings on habit energy versus practice energy as described in Dogen's "Genjo Koan" and further illustrated by anecdotes and teachings from several spiritual and... *Practice, Time, Work*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 29 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Intention, Commitment and Vow Serial: SF-10241 3/25/2009, Marsha Angus dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the themes of intention, commitment, and vow within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of approaching practice with an open heart. The discussion explores the concept of shifting perspectives through... *Intention, Time, Commitment*	Dainin Marsha Angus	Mar 25 2009 City Center
Eyes of Compassion Serial: SF-10306 3/22/2009, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into contemplative reflection on the interconnectedness of actions and self within the context of Zen philosophy, using personal anecdote, poetry, and myth to illustrate the depth and complexity of understanding... *Practice, Compassion, Study*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 22 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Dharma of Money Serial: SF-10165 3/21/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the complex relationship between spiritual understanding and material life, focusing specifically on the "Dharma of Money." It discusses how the historical evolution of trade and money reflects broader spiritual... *Time, Practice, Community*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 21 2009 City Center
True Strictness Serial: SF-10186 3/18/2009, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of strict practice in Zen, emphasizing that it involves rigorous honesty rather than mere discipline or self-confirmation. The discussion contrasts self-critique with the tendency to be overly... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Mar 18 2009 City Center
Loving All Beings and Resistance Serial: SF-10263 3/15/2009, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk focuses on the concept of the Buddha way as an expression of love and compassion for all beings without attachment. It explores the interplay between perfect wisdom and love, proposing that true love for all beings... *Love, Resistance, Perfect Wisdom*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 15 2009 Green Gulch Farm
The World Is What It Is Serial: SF-10237 3/14/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of impermanence as the first noble truth of Buddhism, emphasizing how life transitions from accumulation to subtraction, ultimately leading to transformation. It discusses the practice of Zen... *Tozan, Practice, Impermanence*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Mar 14 2009 City Center
Donkey Mind Serial: SF-10247 3/11/2009, Bernd Bender dharma talk at City Center. The lecture explores the Zen practice of Zazen, focusing on themes of love, self-inquiry, and the dynamic interplay between the individual and the practice. The speaker uses the metaphor of a donkey following a circular path to... *Time, Love, Practice*	Bernd Bender	Mar 11 2009 City Center
Full Moon Ceremony Serial: SF-10253 The talk focuses on the cycles of human tendencies such as greed, hate, and delusion, illustrating their origins and evolution within the context of personal and spiritual growth. It highlights the transformative process of... *Vow, Hate, Greed*	Various	Mar 10 2009
In the Shadow of the Moon Serial: SF-10177 3/8/2009, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of interconnectedness as described in Dogen Zenji's Genjo Koan, emphasizing the illusion of separation and ignorance as major sources of human suffering. The discussion draws parallels between... *Time, Dogen, Buddha*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 08 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Fear and Joy Serial: SF-10184 3/7/2009, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance of Zen practices in navigating difficult times, using the children's story "The Giving Tree" as a narrative tool to highlight themes of giving, change, and acceptance. It examines how Zen... *Time, Work, Koan*	Mark Lancaster	Mar 07 2009 City Center
Living Vows: Pathways to Awakening Serial: SF-10146 Talk by Victoria Austin at City Center on 2009-03-05 The talk explores the theme of vow within Zen practice, particularly in the context of a practice period focused on vow as the living legacy of awakening. The discussion highlights the vow's significance in confronting the human... *Vow, Practice, Avatamsaka Sutra*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Mar 05 2009 City Center
Doing Less Serial: SF-10297 3/1/2009, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the importance of reducing assumptions in daily life and adopting practices aligned with Zen principles to enhance personal and professional productivity. Central to this discussion is the notion of achieving... *Practice, Time, Work*	Marc Lesser	Mar 01 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Present Intentions in Zen Practice Serial: SF-10133 2/28/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of vow or intention in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of being present and responsive to the moment. It highlights how Zen meditation and the practice of Zazen encourage intimate engagement... *Practice, Vow, Meditation*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 28 2009 City Center

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