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Mindful Living Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-10070 Talk by Epp on 2007-09-22 The talk outlines a structured training program focused on the practice of mindfulness and intentionality in daily life, divided into three trimesters. It emphasizes the importance of foundational awareness, self-examination, and... *Practice, Time, Work*	EPP	Sep 22 2007
Cultivating Mindful Living Practices Serial: SF-10072 Talk by Epp on 2007-09-22 The talk focuses on fostering intentionality and discernment in everyday activities through mindfulness practices. The speaker emphasizes the importance of positive qualities such as kindness, respect, and patience in nurturing... *Time, Work, difficulty*	EPP	Sep 22 2007
Ecological Harmony Through Zen Practice Serial: SF-10073 Talk by Epp on 2007-09-22 The talk focuses on the intricacies of Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of correct posture and awareness in meditation. It discusses the challenges and processes of integrating meditation into daily routines, describing... *Intention, Practice, Time*	EPP	Sep 22 2007
Zen Insights: Living the Eightfold Path Serial: SF-09936 Talk by Jamie Howell at City Center on 2007-09-19 The talk focuses on personal reflections and interpretations of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism, particularly through the lens of Zen practice. It highlights the necessity of balancing subjective and objective understanding in... *Time, Effort, Practice*	Kogen Jamie Howell	Sep 19 2007 City Center
Pirates Talk in the Six Realms Serial: SF-09972 9/19/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of interconnectedness and presence, drawing parallels between Buddhist teachings and modern life. It emphasizes the necessity of being present with both external conditions and internal experiences,... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 19 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The World as Sanctuary Serial: SF-10028 9/16/2007, Lee de Barros dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the concept of sanctuary and the spiritual journey towards finding a refuge amidst the uncertainties of life, drawing parallels between Zen stories and modern interfaith practices. The discussion emphasizes the... *Buddha, Sanctuary, Religion*	Seido Lee Debarros	Sep 16 2007 Green Gulch Farm
What Is Leaving Home? Serial: SF-09969 9/15/2007, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the significance of the Shukai Tokudo ordination ceremony, emphasizing the renunciation of self-centered desires and the adoption of a life of service through entering the Buddha's way. It highlights the role... *Vow, Practice, Buddha*	Unclear	Sep 15 2007 City Center
Sangha Serial: SF-10046 9/12/2007, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk discusses the concepts of community, self-awareness, and the practice of being present with emotions without attaching narratives. It emphasizes that understanding and kindness toward oneself lead to harmony with others... *Love, Time, Practice*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Sep 12 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Wholeheartedness Serial: SF-10045 9/9/2007, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the vision of a universe where all beings live in complete wisdom, love, and compassion, emphasizing boundless interdependence and wholehearted living as pathways to enlightenment. The importance of vows is... *Vow, Time, Enlightenment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 09 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Who Are We in Relation to Each Other? Serial: SF-09970 9/8/2007, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the practice of awareness and action in Zen philosophy, focusing on recognizing and overcoming biases in interpersonal interactions. The narrative emphasizes the practice of meeting individuals in the present... *Practice, Karmic Consciousness, Hate*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Sep 08 2007 City Center
Living in the Present Moment Serial: SF-10017 9/5/2007, Jana Drakka dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of presence in the moment, exploring how to achieve authenticity and spontaneity without contrived effort. It discusses the challenge of living in the present and questions the possibility of... *Time, Greed, Work*	Junsei Jana Drakka	Sep 05 2007 City Center
The Question of Power Serial: SF-09963 9/2/2007, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of power, emphasizing personal growth and connection to Zen practice. It reflects on stories and teachings involving self-discovery and personal power. Key ideas include the importance of... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Marc Lesser	Sep 02 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Brocade of City Practice Serial: SF-10001 9/1/2007, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the importance of understanding diverse perspectives, conveyed through the story of the elephant and the blind wise men, emphasizing communication and collaboration. Additionally, discussions on urban Zen... *Practice, Practice Period, Name*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Sep 01 2007 City Center
Composure in the Middle of Difficult Situations Serial: SF-09931 8/27/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk delves into the concept of composure within the context of Zen practice, exploring its relationship with the Buddhist teaching of impermanence, or "Anicca." Emphasizing the challenge of maintaining composure amidst... *Composure, Practice, Time*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 27 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Karma Serial: SF-09993 8/25/2007, Anshin Rosalie Curtis dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of karma, its technical meaning as volitional action, and the importance of intentionality in Buddhist teaching. It highlights the Buddha's journey to enlightenment, exploring the understanding of... *Time, Karma, Suffering*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Aug 25 2007 City Center
Practicing with the Self Serial: SF-09932 8/18/2007, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the paradox of self and non-self in Zen practice, emphasizing the need to understand the concept of self through meditation and inquiry. It draws on teachings from Buddha, Dogen Zenji, and William James to... *Work, Buddha, Practice*	Mark Lancaster	Aug 18 2007 City Center
Pleasure Serial: SF-10010 8/12/2007, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interplay between suffering and pleasure within a Zen practice context, emphasizing that suffering, while often seen as negative, can actually build resilience, creativity, and an increased capacity for joy... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Darlene Cohen	Aug 12 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Three Minds of the Tenzo Serial: SF-10014 8/11/2007, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores teachings of Dogen Zenji, focusing on the Tenzo Kyokun and the concepts of joyful mind, kind mind, and great mind. It discusses the practice as both a spiritual and practical endeavor, emphasizing inner... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	Aug 11 2007 City Center
Practicing with Impermanence Serial: SF-09951 8/8/2007, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the theme of impermanence, illustrating how it intertwines with Buddhist practice and daily life. Stories from hospice work highlight how experiences with suffering and change deepen understanding and... *Practice, Time, Impermanence*	Jisan Tova Green	Aug 08 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 5 of 5 Serial: SF-10079 08/06/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. The talk provided an in-depth exploration into the nature of self and non-self within the framework of Nagarjuna's teachings, specifically focusing on the steps in the meditation on selflessness from the text "Meditation on... *Meditation, Time, Karma*	Kokyo Henkel	Aug 06 2007 Green Gulch Farm
What does it mean to practice Buddhism? Serial: SF-09968 8/4/2007, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the practice of mindfulness using the mundane example of a potato chip, exploring broader themes of meditation, personal integrity, morality, and awakening in Buddhism. It stresses the importance of living... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Aug 04 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 4 of 5 Serial: SF-10081 07/30/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. The talk explores Nagarjuna's teachings on the nature of self and emptiness, emphasizing the need to question the inherent existence of the self using concepts like the five skandhas and various metaphorical teachings such as the... *Skandhas, Consciousness, Buddha*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 30 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Moments Serial: SF-10049 7/29/2007, Marc Lesser dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of Zen as a practice of studying and forgetting the self, based on Dogen Zenji's teachings. It recounts a personal experience of a "Zen moment" involving a retreat in Tokyo to illustrate these... *Study, Practice, Buddha*	Marc Lesser	Jul 29 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Self Serial: SF-09944 7/28/2007, Luminous Owl Henkel dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the nature of self through the teachings of Dogen and Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the investigation into various models of self as pivotal to moving from suffering to liberation. Five types of self are... *Suffering, Study, Time*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 28 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 3 of 5 Serial: SF-10078 07/23/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. The talk discusses the concept of the inherently existent self as a root cause of suffering, examining teachings on selflessness and patience. Central themes include reflections on the Diamond Sutra's account of the Bodhisattva's... *Consciousness, Buddha, Skandhas*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 23 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Cultivating the Garden of Dharma Serial: SF-09933 7/22/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the theme of "upaya" or skillful means within Zen practice, setting a distinction between conventional skills and an inconceivable kind of skill aligned with compassion. The discussion draws on various texts and... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Work*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 22 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Great Matter Serial: SF-10037 7/21/2007, Zenkei Blanche Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of "daiji-ni," which emphasizes the importance of living with mindfulness in light of the impermanence of life. It discusses the interplay between facial expressions and emotions, the importance of... *Work, Study, Renunciation*	Unclear	Jul 21 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 8 of 8 Serial: SF-10063 07/19/2007, 07/DD/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center, class at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between Zen practice and everyday life, emphasizing the concept of a "Zen mind" that transcends personal emotions and judgments. The discussion covers the challenges of maintaining a Zen... *Work, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 19 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 7 of 8 Serial: SF-10062 07/17/2007, 07/DD/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center, class at City Center. The talk explores the concept of integrating an "inquiring mind" in understanding and experiencing the Dharma, emphasizing receptivity, clarity, and non-judgmental awareness rather than analytical comprehension. Discussions pivot... *Suffering, Practice, Karma*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 17 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 6 of 8 Serial: SF-10057 07/16/2007, 07/DD/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center, class at City Center. The talk examines the intricate process of integrating individual experiences within a broader, interconnected reality through Zen practice. It addresses the common struggle of reconciling personal crises with collective... *Practice, Equanimity, Buddha Mind*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 16 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 2 of 5 Serial: SF-10077 07/16/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. The talk centers on the intricate teachings of Dogen Zenji concerning the non-duality of practice and realization, encapsulated in the term "Shusho." The discussion explores Dogen's reversal of conventional beliefs about the self... *Suffering, Practice, Delusion*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 16 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Lotus of Compassionate Resilience Serial: SF-09953 Talk by Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-07-15 The talk emphasizes the practice of compassion and generosity in the face of suffering, particularly how one can transform suffering into a form of happiness by embracing it and utilizing it for the benefit of all beings. The... *Suffering, Happiness, Compassion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 15 2007 Green Gulch Farm
When Subjectivity and Objectivity Shake Hands Serial: SF-09983 7/14/2007, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the Sandokai, an essential Zen text by Sekito from the eighth century, exploring its significance in understanding the unity and duality within Zen philosophy. The discussion includes the historical context... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Sandokai*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 14 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 5 of 8 Serial: SF-10059 07/13/2007, 07/DD/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center, class at City Center. The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, emphasizing that spiritual dedication should be rooted in clarity and not in self-doubt or desire. It delves into the intrinsic nature of enlightenment as a state already present... *Practice, Zazen, Dharmakaya*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 13 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 4 of 8 Serial: SF-10061 07/12/2007, 07/DD/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center, class at City Center. The talk delves into the interplay between receptivity and the structured practice of Zen, illustrating how mindfulness and adaptability in practice can cultivate a state of innate potential and interconnection. It discusses the... *Practice, Rinzai, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 12 2007 City Center
The Mind of the Great Sage of India Serial: SF-10018 7/11/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk centers on the exploration of the "Sandokai," a Zen poem, and its implications for Zen practice as an aesthetic and experiential teaching, rather than purely intellectual doctrine. It integrates reflections on Pablo... *Suzuki Roshi, Buddha, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 11 2007 City Center
Zen Wonders: Living the Present Moment Serial: SF-10060 Talk by Bishop Koshin Ogui at City Center on 2007-07-11 The talk centers on maintaining a warm-hearted, sincere, and humorous approach to life, especially in the context of Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of simplicity and genuine human connection over an overly complicated... *Suzuki Roshi, Work, Time*	Bishop Koshin Ogui	Jul 11 2007 City Center
The Mind of the Great Sage of India Serial: SF-02758 The lecture emphasizes the primacy of appreciation over understanding, and the enrichment understanding can bring to appreciation. Central to the discussion is the concept of inquiry as an open, inclusive process rather than a... Satipatthana Sutra, Theravada, Zazen, Big Mind, Four Noble Truths, Realization, Suzuki Roshi,...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 10 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 2 of 8 Serial: SF-10058 07/10/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. The talk explores the concept of the "mind of the great sage of India" and how it is translated and transmitted across cultures and times, with an emphasis on appreciation over understanding in Zen practice. Using examples such... *Zazen, Practice, Buddha*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 10 2007 City Center
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things - Class 1 of 8 Serial: SF-10064 07/09/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller, class at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between the concept of the individual and the universal within Zen practice, especially through the lens of the "Sandokai", a significant text within the Soto Zen tradition. The discussion... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 09 2007 City Center
Nagarjuna's Middle Way: Examination of the Self - Class 1 of 5 Serial: SF-10080 07/09/2007, Kokyo Henkel, class at Green Gulch Farm. The Santa Cruz Zen Center teacher gives a 5-week class in the teachings of this ancient and seminal Buddhist teaching. This talk delves into the exploration of the self within Zen philosophy, primarily focusing on the teachings of Dogen Zenji and Chapter 18 of Nagarjuna's fundamental work, "Mula-madhyamaka-karika." The discussion revolves around... *Buddha, Suffering, Letting Go*	Kokyo Henkel	Jul 09 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Existing in the Present Moment Serial: SF-09976 7/8/2007, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the theme of interconnectedness and non-separation in Zen philosophy, primarily using the Buddha's teaching, "The entire universe in the ten directions is the true human body." It discusses the challenges of... *Time, Buddha, Community*	Fu Schroeder	Jul 08 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Realizing the Essence and Embracing the 10,000 Things Serial: SF-10021 7/7/2007, Abbot Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of embracing the ten thousand things, a theme derived from the Sandokai, focusing on recognizing the fundamental essence of life and allowing it to manifest in all aspects of daily activities.... *Suzuki Roshi, Buddha, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 07 2007 City Center
Meeting the Dragon Serial: SF-09981 7/1/2007, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing themes of vulnerability and transformation. It examines the metaphor of dragons and the Green Dragon Temple, reflecting on Zen's interconnectedness with everyday life. The... *Time, Practice, Religion*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 01 2007 Green Gulch Farm
We Have Everything We Need Serial: SF-10002 6/30/2007, Steve Weintraub dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of liberation through the lens of Dogen's "Shoho Jisso" (The True Reality of All Beings), emphasizing the simultaneous existence of limited and unlimited realities. It underscores the necessity of... *Liberation, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Steve Weintraub	Jun 30 2007 City Center
Doorways to Freedom Serial: SF-09977 6/24/2007, Kiku Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the spiritual integration of ceremony and form in everyday life, emphasizing the transformative potential of such practices. Through a personal narrative of ordaining individuals, the discussion highlights the... *Name, Time, Ceremony*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jun 24 2007 Green Gulch Farm
What We're Learning at Zen Center Serial: SF-09941 6/23/2007, Robert Thomas dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the essence of learning at Zen Center and the transformative journey within Zen practice, emphasizing deep communication with self and surroundings. The key theme revolves around understanding Zen as a profound... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Practice*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Jun 23 2007 City Center
Approaching Difficult Situations Serial: SF-09934 6/20/2007, Christina Lehnherr dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on exploring methods to foster intimacy, trust, and openness within relationships through rituals and ceremonies, with an emphasis on "cushion talks," a practice where individuals share their internal experiences... *difficulty, Time, Love*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Jun 20 2007 City Center
Bodhisattva Practice and the Delegation to Colombia Serial: SF-09930 6/17/2007, Jiko Linda Cutts dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk discusses the Bodhisattva initiation ceremony, emphasizing its distinction from a graduation as participants begin a transformative journey towards living for the benefit of all beings. It describes the process of this... *Peace, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 17 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Falling Down and Getting Up Serial: SF-09958 6/16/2007, Dairyu Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk emphasizes the continual process of practice and realization in Zen, particularly the concept of "falling down and getting up," illustrating it as an essential part of Buddhist practice. It stresses the importance of not... *Practice, Work, Time*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jun 16 2007 City Center

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