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Title	Speaker	Date
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... *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... *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...	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...	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,...	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,... *Bodhisattva*	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...	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,... *Zazen*	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 Period*	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... *Intimacy*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 14 2009 City Center
Loving the World Serial: SF-10274 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...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	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... *Community, Suzuki Roshi*	Community Meeting	Feb 04 2009 City Center
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... *Tassajara*	Ikushin Dana Velden	Jan 28 2009 City Center
The Great Matter Serial: SF-10182 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*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	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...	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*	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...	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... *Lotus Sutra*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Jan 03 2009 City Center
Celebrating Fifty Years of Suzuki Roshi in America Serial: SF-10289 The talk reflects on Suzuki Roshi's influence on Zen practice in America on the 50th anniversary of his arrival. It addresses why he came to the West, focusing on his disillusionment with certain Japanese traditions and his quest... *Suzuki Roshi*	Peter Schneider, Les Kaye, Edward Espe Brown	2009 City Center
Celebrating Fifty Years of Suzuki Roshi in America Serial: SF-10308 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, Japan*	Various	2009 City Center
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...	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... *Compassion*	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 "... *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...	Lou Hartman	Dec 17 2008
Praise and Blame Serial: SF-09586 12/13/2008, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the dynamics of praise and criticism within Zen practice, emphasizing the futility of seeking validation from external sources and the importance of authenticity. A narrative about Shen Yang's experience with a... *Japan*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Dec 13 2008 City Center
Balancing Duality Through Zen Wisdom Serial: SF-09718 Talk by Steve Stucky at City Center on 2008-12-05 This talk examines the complex interplay between the known and unknown in our understanding of the world, highlighting the Zen approach of balancing the constructs of duality with non-duality. It references Zen stories, concepts... *Bodhisattva*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 05 2008 City Center
Embracing Silence in Zen Duality Serial: SF-09719 Talk by Steve Stucky at City Center on 2008-12-04 The talk explores the duality of being present in the moment and understanding non-duality within Zen practice, focusing on Vimalakirti's silence from "The Blue Cliff Record." The discussion addresses the notion that desires and... *Suzuki Roshi, Ceremony*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 04 2008 City Center
Zen Path: Obstacles as Opportunities Serial: SF-09723 Talk by Steve Stucky at City Center on 2008-12-03 This talk emphasizes the intricacies of Zen practice, focusing on the challenges of maintaining presence during meditation and the concept of handling obstacles as integral components of the path. The narrative includes...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 03 2008 City Center
Shikantaza: Embracing Present Non-Duality Serial: SF-09722 Talk by Steve Stucky at City Center on 2008-12-02 The talk focuses on Shikantaza, a form of Zazen, emphasizing being present in the moment without expectations or desires for the future to achieve a non-dualistic state. Using stories and teachings from Zen practitioners like...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 02 2008 City Center
Transcending Self: Embracing Zen Unity Serial: SF-09721 Talk by Steve Stucky at City Center on 2008-12-01 The talk emphasizes the concept of non-duality in Zen practice and how it guides individuals to transcend limited self-conceptions, fostering greater awareness and interconnectedness. Discussion includes the importance of...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Dec 01 2008 City Center
Giving, Receiving and Gratitude Serial: SF-09603 11/30/2008, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the themes of giving, receiving, and gratitude, drawing on Suzuki Roshi's insights in "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind." The discussion highlights the interconnectedness of giving and receiving, the concept of non-... *Suzuki Roshi*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Nov 30 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Embodying Buddha Nature in Action Serial: SF-09717 Talk by Steve Stucky at City Center on 2008-11-30 The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature and emphasizes the inseparable connection between one's activities and this nature, as all actions express it inherently. It discusses the challenges of maintaining clarity in... *Buddha Nature*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 30 2008 City Center
Ocean of Awakening: Unified Zen Path Serial: SF-09579 Talk by Jordan Thorn at City Center on 2008-11-29 The central thesis of the talk is the interconnectedness of all beings on the path of awakening as encapsulated within Zen practice. The speaker reflects on the profound recognition that Buddhism is an inclusive and limitless "...	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Nov 29 2008 City Center
Love and Approval Serial: SF-09618 11/23/2008, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily explores the distinction between seeking approval and living in love. The discussion emphasizes that many people unconsciously focus on seeking approval due to early conditioning but suggests making a conscious...	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 23 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Mindfulness Supporting Your Life Serial: SF-09587 11/22/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on integrating Buddhist teachings, particularly the Anapanasati Sutra, with personal experience in daily life and understanding insight as an ongoing, transformative process. It explores how the practice of... *Wisdom, Equanimity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 22 2008 City Center
"Jonah-Running-Away" - The No's in our Lives Serial: SF-09682 11/19/2008, Doris Harder dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the themes of reluctance and acceptance through the lens of the Zen practice and key biblical and philosophical texts. A central focus is the juxtaposition of Jonah's story from the Bible, which recounts Jonah's... *Ego*	Myoe Doris Harder	Nov 19 2008 City Center
Standing Up Where You Fall Serial: SF-09657 11/16/2008, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores a quotation from Suzuki Roshi in "Not Always So," where Suzuki paraphrases Dogen Zenji's teachings on practice, emphasizing the non-transcendent nature of practice that is continuous and intertwined with... *Emptiness, Suzuki Roshi*	Steve Weintraub	Nov 16 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Daddy, Are We Poor? Serial: SF-09633 11/15/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance of the Jukai ceremony as public recognition of entering the bodhisattva path and discusses the three refuges central to Zen practice: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It references the Vimalakirti... *Sangha, Ordinary Mind*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 15 2008 City Center
Destructible and Indestructible Serial: SF-09625 11/12/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the intersection of Zen teachings and contemporary cultural events. It begins with a discussion on the 11th chapter of the "Vimalakirti Sutra," emphasizing Vimalakirti's interaction with Shakyamuni Buddha and... *Bodhisattva, Ceremony*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Nov 12 2008 City Center
All-Inclusiveness -- Interdependence and the Necessity of Active Participation (Barack Obama's Election Night Talk) Serial: SF-09626 11/8/2008, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the interconnectedness central to Buddhist philosophy, exploring themes of dependent co-arising and the Eightfold Path's right speech. It draws parallels to the inclusivity expressed in the political arena,... *Right Speech*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Nov 08 2008 City Center
Lying to Children Serial: SF-09637 11/1/2008, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the complexities of truth and perception, using a narrative initially intended for a children's audience. It transitions into examining the nature of suffering through the Buddha's teachings, particularly the... *Suffering, Bodhisattva Vow, Bodhisattva*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Nov 01 2008 City Center
Zen in Service: Compassion in Action Serial: SF-09673 Talk by Bernie Glassman at City Center on 2008-10-28 The talk focuses on the concept of socially engaged Buddhism and proposes the idea of "Zen houses"—Dharma centers in impoverished areas dedicated to serving their communities. There is an emphasis on applying Buddhist principles... *Suffering*	Bernie Glassman	Oct 28 2008 City Center
Applied Dharma, Plan B Serial: SF-09594 10/26/2008, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the application of Zen Buddhism within contemporary Western culture, emphasizing a dual approach termed "Plan A" and "Plan B". Plan A adheres to traditional Zen practices, while Plan B involves integrating...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 26 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Power Serial: SF-09650 10/25/2008, Robert Thomas dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the intersection of Hinayana practice with a Mahayana mindset, emphasizing the unique kind of power found in Zen practice, which transcends traditional notions of power. Two central themes include the six... *Suzuki Roshi*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Oct 25 2008 City Center
The Mind that Sees into Impermanence Serial: SF-09583 The talk explores the teachings of Dogen Zenji, specifically focusing on the concept of impermanence as a gateway to awakening, and connects these ideas with Jill Bolte Taylor's experience as detailed in "My Stroke of Insight."...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Oct 18 2008 City Center
Self-Process and Racialized Space Serial: SF-09574 10/16/2008, John Powell dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnection between individual identity, racial and cultural boundaries, and our broader societal structures. It examines how internal and external societal patterns influence perception, behavior, and... *Suffering*	john a. powell	Oct 16 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Where Buddha Meets Buddha Serial: SF-09684 10/12/2008, Rev. Myo Lahey dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk emphasizes the interconnectedness of Dharma practice, stressing that realization in Buddhism is a shared process rather than an individual achievement. By invoking Dogen's teachings, it is highlighted that true awakening... *Dogen*	Myo Lahey	Oct 12 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Beginner's Mind, Blessed Unrest Serial: SF-09671 Talk by Steve Stucky on 2008-10-11 The talk centers on the practice of zazen and maintaining a beginner's mind amid life's challenges, highlighting the importance of peaceful abiding and inner exploration. The discussion includes references to teachings by Shunryu... *Suzuki Roshi*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Oct 11 2008
Karma and Freedom Serial: SF-09636 10/8/2008, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis of this talk revolves around exploring the complexities of karma, rebirth, and spiritual practice within the Zen Buddhist tradition, particularly using the koan of Pai Chang's Fox to examine these themes. It... *Koan*	Mark Lancaster	Oct 08 2008 City Center
Friendliness Serial: SF-09591 10/4/2008, Marc Lesser dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of friendliness as a Buddhist practice, examining how mistaken perceptions and self-centeredness obstruct friendliness. It emphasizes Suzuki Roshi's ideas about dissolving barriers between self and... *Impermanence*	Marc Lesser	Oct 04 2008 City Center

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