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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 4/15/2009, Laura Burges dharma talk at City Center. 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*	Unclear	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
Endless Journey of Spiritual Transformation Serial: SF-10253 Talk by Unclear on 2009-03-10 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*	Unclear	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
What's Happening Serial: SF-10141 2/25/2009, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the centrality of practice in Zen, illustrated through Bai Yan's emphasis on consistent practice and mindful observation. It examines the purposeful imbalance inherent in practice alongside others,... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Feb 25 2009 City Center
Everything Without Exception Serial: SF-10301 2/22/2009, Daigan Lueck dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk reflects on the roles individuals play throughout their lives and the profound experiences that reveal the ever-present Dharma in everyday existence. The speaker explores concepts of identity and impermanence,... *Time, Bodhisattva, Practice*	Daigan Lueck	Feb 22 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Mindful Productivity Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-10172 Talk by Marc Lesser on 2009-02-21 The talk explores the concept of accomplishing more by doing less, emphasizing the integration of mindfulness, meditation, and emotional intelligence into the business world. It highlights the paradox of “doing less” as a path to... *Practice, Vow, Meditation*	Marc Lesser	Feb 21 2009
Way-Seeking Mind Serial: SF-10290 2/18/2009, Berndt Bender dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of personal life experiences and Zen practice, emphasizing the mysterious, indeterminate aspects of existence often marginalized in rational discourse. It reflects on how personal dreams,... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Bernd Bender	Feb 18 2009 City Center
Parinirvana, Life, Death, and Ango Serial: SF-10185 2/15/2009, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the theme of impermanence, particularly through the lens of Shakyamuni Buddha's parinirvana. The speaker reflects on how human life is marked by partings and change, drawing parallels between nature and human... *Practice, Practice Period, Buddha*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Feb 15 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Three Views of Love Serial: SF-10149 2/14/2009, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the concept of love in the context of Valentine's Day, Abraham Lincoln's birthday, and Makabucha Day, emphasizing how love is perceived differently in these cultural and historical contexts compared to its... *Love, Intimacy, Attachment*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 14 2009 City Center
Loving the World Serial: SF-10274 2/11/2009, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the theme of impermanence, using personal anecdotes and references to literature to explore how life's transient nature invites individuals to appreciate and make the most of their time. It discusses the... *Time, Practice, Work*	Unclear	Feb 11 2009 City Center
Expanding Zen: Vision and Practice Serial: SF-10140 Talk by Community Meeting at City Center on 2009-02-04 The talk discusses the strategic planning and implementation process for Zen Center's vision, focusing on preserving core teachings, expanding outreach, and evolving the practice of Zen in America. It highlights specific goals... *Practice, Community, Suzuki Roshi*	Community Meeting	Feb 04 2009 City Center
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Appropriate Boldness Serial: SF-10170 1/28/2009, Dana Velden dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the relevance of Zen practice in urban environments, emphasizing the integration of traditional Zen principles into daily life in modern settings. The speaker discusses the influence of Gary Snyder's work, the... *Practice, Tassajara, Work*	Ikushin Dana Velden	Jan 28 2009 City Center
The Great Matter Serial: SF-10182 1/24/2009, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the exploration of life and death within Zen philosophy, utilizing metaphors and teachings from Dogen's Shobo Genzo and other influential Zen figures such as Uchiyama Roshi and Suzuki Roshi. The discussion... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Breath*	Unclear	Jan 24 2009 City Center
Remembering Rabbi Lew Serial: SF-10292 1/14/2009, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk addresses the intersection of Zen Buddhism and Judaism, emphasizing the theme of integrating spiritual practices across different traditions rather than viewing them as oppositional. A personal narrative about... *Practice, Time, Meditation*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Jan 15 2009 City Center
Divine Discontent Serial: SF-10293 1/10/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the central aspect of Buddhist practice, focusing on the concept of "taking refuge," and discusses how ceremonies capture fundamental aspects of the human condition. Through examining "mundane discontent" and... *Ceremony, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 10 2009 City Center
Bodhisattva Vow in Daily Life Serial: SF-10192 1/7/2009, Linda Galijan dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the distinction between resolutions and vows within Zen practice, highlighting the practice of vows as deeply interconnected to one's entire life and intrinsic desires. The speaker emphasizes the importance of... *Vow, Practice, Time*	Shinchi Linda Galijan	Jan 07 2009 City Center
The Perfection of Vow Serial: SF-10208 1/3/2009, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the orientation of one's life through vows, particularly within the context of Buddhist practice. It discusses a range of topics, including the influence of significant Buddhist texts, the role of vow and... *Practice, Vow, Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jan 03 2009 City Center
Zen Hearts Across Oceans Serial: SF-10289 Talk by Unclear on 2009-MM-DD The talk primarily explores the reasons for Suzuki Roshi's decision to travel to the United States and establish Zen practice there, reflecting on his personal experiences and motivation. The discourse delves into the state of... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Buddhism*	Unclear	2009
Zen Stories as Living Sutras Serial: SF-10308 Talk by Unclear on 2009-MM-DD This talk focuses on the significance of preserving the teachings and stories associated with Suzuki Roshi through archives, with a broader theme of how Zen narratives serve as integral sutras within the tradition. It highlights... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Japan*	Unclear	2009
Desire, Dharma, Identity, and Light Serial: SF-09677 12/28/2008, Daigan Lueck dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of desire and its existential implications within Buddhist philosophy, with a focus on the concept of 'Trishna' or thirst, referencing the three types of cravings described in early Buddhist teachings... *Time, Buddha, Desire*	Daigan Lueck	Dec 28 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Wondrous Gift of the Sun Serial: SF-09563 12/21/2008, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the interplay of light and darkness symbolized by the winter solstice, Hanukkah, and Christmas, exploring the theme of enlightenment and gratitude. It challenges assumptions about reality, using scientific... *Time, Compassion, Practice*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Dec 21 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Mixed Up with Everything Serial: SF-09578 12/20/2008, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the teachings of Dogen Zenji and Suzuki Roshi, focusing on the concept of Zen practice as both an absolute and relative experience intertwined with daily life. The discussion pivots around the metaphor of "... *Practice, Emptiness, Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Dec 20 2008 City Center
Embracing Life's Fragile Transience Serial: SF-09658 Talk by Lou Hartman on 2008-12-17 The talk delves into the themes of old age, sickness, and impending death, using personal experiences and reflections as a backdrop to explore deeper philosophical questions about purpose and meaning in life. It touches upon a... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Lou Hartman	Dec 17 2008

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