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Title	Speaker	Date
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
Practicing with Not Getting What You Want Serial: SF-09641 10/1/2008, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the theme of dealing with disappointment and the Buddhist practice of patience, using teachings from Shantideva's "Way of the Bodhisattva" to explore the concept of not getting what one wants as a universal... *Suffering*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Oct 01 2008 City Center
Prajna Paramita Serial: SF-09672 10/1/2008, Daigan Lueck dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of enlightenment in Zen philosophy, drawing from classical and modern Zen poetry. It discusses the concept of prajna (wisdom) as a paradoxical state that defies the accumulation of knowledge and... *Dogen, Enlightenment*	Daigan Lueck	Oct 01 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Embodying the Eternal Buddha Serial: SF-09593 9/29/2008, Eijin Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk primarily reflects on the teachings of Chapter 16 of the Lotus Sutra, focusing on the concept of the eternal or ever-present Buddha and the notion that the Buddha constantly endeavors to liberate all beings through... *Lotus Sutra*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 29 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Angels, Compassion and Grace Serial: SF-09606 9/28/2008, Rev. Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the profound teachings on the transient nature of life and the necessity of embracing compassion in the face of suffering, as illustrated by a personal story of a life-altering car accident. It draws parallels...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 28 2008 Green Gulch Farm
What Brings Us Here Today? Serial: SF-09646 9/27/2008, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the practice and philosophy of Zazen, emphasizing it as a means to awakening rather than achieving a special mental state. The discussion touches on the importance of non-dualistic practice, integrating... *Zazen*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Sep 27 2008 City Center
Body Exposed to the Golden Wind Serial: SF-09632 9/24/2008, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intertwined themes of aging, death, and community through Zen perspectives, anchored by historical koans and personal experiences. Reflections on the passage of time and the intergenerational exchange of... *Community*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Sep 24 2008 City Center
Autumn, Impermanence and Issas Haiku Serial: SF-09596 9/21/2008, Daigan Lueck dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between seasonal transitions and spiritual practice, paying particular attention to the autumnal equinox. Emphasizing impermanence and introspection, it references poetic and cultural traditions,...	Daigan Lueck	Sep 21 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Revealing your Life's Intention Serial: SF-09622 9/20/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen ordination ceremony as a representation of the practice journey, emphasizing existential and spiritual inquiries about life's purpose. It discusses the importance of selfless generosity, wisdom, and... *Ceremony*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 20 2008 City Center
Perfection of Concentration Serial: SF-09649 9/17/2008, Jiryu Mark Rutschman-Byler dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of concentration within Zen practice, using both personal anecdotes and discussions of foundational texts. The speaker reflects on the concept of "jhana paramita" or the perfection of concentration,... *Concentration*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Sep 17 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Finding Zen Beyond Traditional Success Serial: SF-09666 Talk by Jeffrey Schneider at City Center on 2008-09-17 The talk explores the personal journey of a long-time practitioner reflecting on 30 years of Zen practice, grappling with various personal challenges such as alcoholism, depression, and PTSD, and the evolution of understanding... *Tassajara*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Sep 17 2008 City Center
Helping, Being Helped, and Control Serial: SF-09605 9/14/2008, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Bodhisattva path, emphasizing understanding others as oneself and relinquishing control over beings. The central message is that true service involves recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 14 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Practice Now, Unswayed by Being and Non-Being Serial: SF-09609 9/13/2008, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the theme “What’s happening now?” as applied to Zen practice and the Soto Zen one-day sitting, emphasizing the significance of mindfulness and presence. It examines the concepts of existence and non-existence,... *Suffering*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Sep 13 2008 City Center
Practicing with Nagarjuna Serial: SF-09560 9/10/2008, David Komito dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on presenting Nagarjuna as a philosopher to actively practice with, rather than solely an academic subject. It emphasizes integrating Nagarjuna’s teachings into daily life to transform personal experience,... *Study*	David Komito	Sep 10 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Religion and Zen Practice Serial: SF-09686 9/10/2008, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the intersection of Buddhism and cultural identity, exploring whether Buddhism constitutes a religion or philosophy and how belief systems influence spiritual practice. The discussion includes considerations...	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Sep 10 2008 City Center
Stone Soup (a childrens talk) Serial: SF-09621 9/7/2008, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on engaging children in the concept of community and sharing through the traditional story of "Stone Soup." The narrative illustrates how individual contributions can lead to collective well-being and happiness,...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 07 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Contacting Core Responses to Desire, Aversion, and Confusion Serial: SF-09680 9/6/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the spiritual practice of returning to a 'beginner's mind,' emphasizing the idea of "revealing" inherent nature rather than creating something new. It stresses returning to childhood wonder to engage deeply with... *Hate*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 06 2008 City Center
Belonging to a Real Sangha Serial: SF-09617 9/3/2008, Kosho McCall dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the essence of community and spiritual practice within a Zen Sangha, emphasizing the journey from idealized to realistic perceptions of Buddhist teachings and community life. It argues that Sangha members should... *Sangha*	Kosho McCall	Sep 03 2008 City Center
Compassionate Interconnectedness Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-09638 Talk by Shomei Aihara at Green Gulch Farm on 2008-09-02 The talk addresses the themes of compassion and interconnectedness in Zen practice, starting with a story illustrating a method of conflict resolution and transitioning to a discussion on the elements and emptiness as taught in... *Zazen*	Shomei Aihara	Sep 02 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Contemplation Serial: SF-09567 8/31/2008, Luminous Owl dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the overarching journey of Buddhist practice, emphasizing the significance of contemplating the rarity, impermanence, karmic efficacy, and discontent of human life. These contemplations are framed as methods to...	Kokyo Henkel	Aug 31 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Affirming Life - Meeting Each Moment Serial: SF-09598 8/30/2008, Anna Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of presence in time and examines how distinct life moments create lasting impressions, akin to permanent imprints on identity. The discussion narrows in on the idea of living with full engagement in... *Bodhisattva*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Aug 30 2008 City Center
Ending the Pursuit of Happiness Serial: SF-09564 8/23/2008, Barry Magid dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with psychoanalytic insights, focusing on the concept of "curative fantasies" and the misconceptions within Zen practice that mirror an unconscious drive to modify or eliminate...	Barry Magid	Aug 23 2008 City Center
Cherry Pie of Enlightenment Serial: SF-09568 8/20/2008, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk primarily examines the integration of joy and happiness within Buddhist practice, contextualized through reflections on the late John King and the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. It delves into how joy can play a role in... *Happiness*	Mark Lancaster	Aug 20 2008 City Center
Taking Care of Fire Serial: SF-09566 8/17/2008, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of "fire" from three distinct perspectives: the recent fire at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, the fire within individuals as it relates to personal challenges and spiritual practice, and the global... *Tassajara, Effort*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 17 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Commitment to Practice Serial: SF-09572 8/16/2008, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the deepening commitment and challenges of maintaining a consistent Zen sitting practice amidst life's distractions and emotional upheavals. It emphasizes the importance of vows, particularly within the context... *Priest*	Darlene Cohen	Aug 16 2008 City Center
The End of the World Serial: SF-09584 8/13/2008, Lou Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the relationship between physical health and mental clarity, while also reflecting on the broader themes of impermanence and collective consciousness. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and insights,...	Lou Hartman	Aug 13 2008 City Center
Serenity, Courage, Wisdom Serial: SF-09562 This talk discusses the importance of overcoming fear and addiction through the teachings of Zen Buddhism and the 12-step recovery program. It uses the African folktale "The Monster Who Grows Small" to illustrate how facing fears... *Suffering*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Aug 09 2008 City Center
Practice Affects the Entire Earth Serial: SF-09651 8/3/2008, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk at Green Gulch Farm focuses on perseverance, interconnectedness, and appreciation within the context of Zen philosophy. Emphasis is placed on the importance of not giving up despite external and internal obstacles and...	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Aug 03 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Free in the Fire Serial: SF-09612 8/2/2008, Teah Strozer dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of fire, both metaphorically and literally, as it relates to Zen practice and life. A story about monks encountering a fire being illustrates the necessity of engaging with natural cycles and life’s... *Delusion*	Teah Strozer	Aug 02 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 14 of 14 Serial: SF-09715 O7/31/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk explores the dynamics of life through the lens of Zen practice, emphasizing the nature of equanimity and how it manifests during significant moments such as the last day of Sesshin. The speaker delves into concepts like... *Equanimity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 31 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 13 of 14 Serial: SF-09712 O7/30/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk discusses the intricate balance needed to cultivate tranquility and awareness through mindfulness practices. It explores supportive conditions for the factors of awakening, specifically tranquility, and the relationship... *Posture*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 30 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 12 of 14 Serial: SF-09705 O7/29/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk explores the dynamic interplay between form and emptiness in Zen practice during the third day of a five-day seshin, emphasizing the movement beyond the self and the deepening of engagement with experiences. It discusses...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 29 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 11 of 14 Serial: SF-09707 O7/28/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk discusses the interplay between energy and mindfulness in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of conscious, non-mechanical engagement with one's environment and relationships. Through this engagement, practitioners...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 28 2008 City Center
Precepts, Awakening, Kindness Serial: SF-09592 7/27/2008, Seido Lee deBarros dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the significance of the Buddhist precepts in Zen practice, emphasizing their central role in ceremonies like Jukai and daily life reflections. The discussion includes the three refuges: Buddha, Dharma, and... *Precepts*	Seido Lee Debarros	Jul 27 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 10 of 14 Serial: SF-09716 O7/27/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. This talk delves into the concept of "being lost" as an essential aspect of Zen practice, encouraging a state of non-attachment and openness to the present moment. The discussion includes references to mindfulness practices such...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 27 2008 City Center
Why Zen? Serial: SF-09623 7/26/2008, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk, delivered at the San Francisco Zen Center, explores the fundamental question of "Why Zen?" and the value of Zen practice in understanding how to live a meaningful and mindful life. The discussion uses classical Zen... *Effort*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Jul 26 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 9 of 14 Serial: SF-09709 O7/25/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk delves into the Zen practice of exploring the concept of awakening, contrasting linear logical inquiry with the poetic, sometimes paradoxical, nature of Zen teachings. It emphasizes the importance of engaging the senses...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 25 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 8 of 14 Serial: SF-09704 O7/24/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. This talk explores the nuanced practice of mindfulness within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the skill of recognizing both the presence and absence of thought and attachment. The discussion delves into how perceptions are formed and...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 24 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 7 of 14 Serial: SF-09708 O7/23/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk focuses on Zen practice and the application of mindfulness, particularly the cultivation of the fourth foundation of mindfulness, referred to as "mindfulness of mind" or "mindfulness of Dharma." This involves examining...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 23 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 6 of 14 Serial: SF-09703 O7/22/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk centers on cultivating clear awareness and mindfulness in daily life, drawing extensively from Zen teachings. A primary focus is the four foundations of mindfulness as explored in Buddhist philosophy, and how awareness... *Suffering, Consciousness*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 22 2008 City Center
Entering the Buddha Way - Class 5 of 14 Serial: SF-09714 O7/21/2008, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. These recordings are from a three-week study intensive offered in 2008 by then-abbot Paul Haller. These talks provide an excellent introduction to basic Buddhism and Zen. The talk revolves around the idea of "entering the Buddha way" through examining the interplay of subjective experience and Buddhist practice. Focus is placed on how moments in life, whether pleasant or unpleasant, can be engaged... *Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 21 2008 City Center
Suffering Serial: SF-09580 7/20/2008, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the Buddhist approach to suffering, emphasizing personal responsibility and non-preference. It critiques the belief that virtuous behaviors confer immunity from suffering, explores how the Abhidharma... *Suffering*	Darlene Cohen	Jul 20 2008 Green Gulch Farm
Receiving Precepts Serial: SF-09629 7/19/2008, Eijun Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk focuses on the Bodhisattva precepts and their relevance to personal practice, using the "Genjo Koan" by Dogen Zenji as a central text to explore concepts of intimate practice and returning to one's current reality to... *Precepts*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 19 2008 Green Gulch Farm

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