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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
Radical Acceptance Serial: SF-10053 6/13/2007, Lou Hartman dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of happiness and acceptance, drawing on personal narratives and philosophical inquiries. Key reflections include the speaker's reevaluation of previously held beliefs and insights gained from... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Poetry*	Lou Hartman	Jun 13 2007 City Center
Beyond Fixed Thoughts Serial: SF-09985 6/10/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores the interconnectedness of thoughts, perception, and reality, guiding the listener toward understanding the fluid nature of existence through concepts from the Dhammapada and Zen teachings. The discussion... *Time, Emptiness, Suffering*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 10 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Taking Refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha Serial: SF-09987 6/9/2007, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the relevance of Zen practice within urban life, focusing on taking refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It explores the significance of authentic engagement and being present in each moment, regardless of... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 09 2007 City Center
Working with the Senses Serial: SF-10006 6/3/2007, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the role of sense perception in awakening within Zen practice, emphasizing that enlightenment often arises through engagement with the senses rather than through meditation alone. It discusses the Buddhist... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jun 03 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Transitions and Ceremonies Serial: SF-09991 5/30/2007, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the theme of transitions and ceremonies within Zen practice, emphasizing their role in marking life changes and providing healing. The discussion includes personal anecdotes about the process of moving between... *Ceremony, Time, Zendo*	Jisan Tova Green	May 30 2007 City Center
The Silent Bond Between All Beings Serial: SF-10055 5/27/2007, Tenshin Reb Anderson dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the concept of enlightenment as the silent bond that unites all beings and explains how delusion, through attachment to personal stories, causes suffering. It emphasizes the practice of graciously observing and... *Practice, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Unintended Oppression Serial: SF-09952 5/26/2007, Shosan Victoria Austin dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines the concept of unintended oppression within Zen practice and its manifestation in multicultural societies. It highlights examples from personal experiences in Zen communities and emphasizes the pervasive... *Suffering, Practice, Culture*	Shosan Victoria Austin	May 26 2007 City Center
Prajna Paramita in Everday Life Serial: SF-10047 5/23/2007, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on exploring the application of the Heart Sutra in daily life, emphasizing the intersection of form and emptiness, and the methodology for addressing human suffering through the Eightfold Path. The speaker... *Work, Heart Sutra, Time*	Mark Lancaster	May 23 2007 City Center
Coming Of Age Serial: SF-01062 Story of Parvati and ...(?); falling in love - never alone; the entire universe in ten directions is the true human body; Coming of Age Program; samsara/dukkha; parenting a teenager; the love of mother for a child The talk centers on the interconnectedness of love, relationships, and responsibility using various narratives and teachings from Hindu and Buddhist traditions. A central myth highlights Parvati's deep desire for a child,... Parvati, Karma, Dukkha, Samsara, Lotus Sutra, New Year, Continuous Practice, Hate,...	Fu Schroeder	May 20 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Boundless Compassion and Interdependent Growth Serial: SF-09938 Talk by Fu Schroeder at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-05-20 The talk explores themes of love, interdependence, and responsibility through a Hindu myth of Parvati and her son Ganesh. It discusses the process of maturation, the significance of relationships in personal growth, and the... *Love, Time, Work*	Fu Schroeder	May 20 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Worldview of Zen and the Lotus Sutra Serial: SF-10024 5/19/2007, Taigen Dan Leighton dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores Dogen's engagement with the "Lotus Sutra" and the worldview it encapsulates, emphasizing Dogen's unique perspective on earth, space, and time as active bodhisattvic agents. The discussion includes Dogen's... *Time, Dogen, Lotus Sutra*	Taigen Dan Leighton	May 19 2007 City Center
Mountains Are Mountains Serial: SF-09942 5/16/2007, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk delves into the exploration of the Heart Sutra, focusing on its profound teachings about emptiness and the nature of reality, encapsulated in the notion that all five skandhas (aggregates) are empty, a realization that... *Heart Sutra, Emptiness, Practice*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 16 2007 City Center
Mothering Mindfulness: Zen's Nurturing Path Serial: SF-09948 Talk by Steve Stucky at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-05-13 The discussion explores the concepts of self-care and the cultivation of a "mother-like mind" through Zen practices as taught by Suzuki Roshi, focusing on self-treatment and karma transformation. It examines the role of samskaras... *Practice, Time, Karma*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 13 2007 Green Gulch Farm
What Does It Mean to Rely on Prajna Paramita? Serial: SF-09965 5/12/2007, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of being fully present and welcoming from one's own position, drawing on Dogen's "Tenzo Kyokin" and emphasizing the dynamic nature of life as a process of being turned by things and turning things.... *Wisdom, Time, Practice*	Myogen Steve Stücky	May 12 2007 City Center
The Price of Happiness Serial: SF-09961 5/9/2007, Marvin Mercer dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the personal struggles and insights regarding the practice of Zen, emphasizing the conscious cultivation of body, mind, and speech to challenge and change established preferences and habits. It discusses the... *Practice, Practice Period, Happiness*	Marvin Mercer	May 09 2007 City Center
Awakening: Embracing Nothingness and Interconnection Serial: SF-09989 Talk by Meiya Wender at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-05-06 The talk focuses on celebrating Buddha's birth and explores its significance across Buddhist traditions, contemplating on the nature of the Buddha and our relationship with these teachings. It discusses the pitfalls of rigid... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Meiya Wender	May 06 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Freedom from the Myth of Spirituality Serial: SF-10025 5/5/2007, Jeffrey Schneider dharma talk at City Center. The discussion primarily delves into the Zen concepts of perception and reality, focusing on the interplay between absolute and relative truths, and how these concepts are mere constructs of the mind. The talk references the... *Time, Enlightenment, Delusion*	Kaiji Jeffrey Schneider	May 05 2007 City Center
Entering Liberation: Zen's Unlimited Gate Serial: SF-10035 Talk by Steve Weintraub at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-04-29 The talk explores Zen teachings on the concepts of reality and liberation, focusing on Dogen's lesser-known work, Shōho Jisō, which emphasizes the dual nature of all things as both limited and unlimited. The discourse examines... *Liberation, Time, Dogen*	Steve Weintraub	Apr 29 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra Serial: SF-10051 4/28/2007, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the significance of the Heart Sutra, particularly within Zen practice at the San Francisco Zen Center, and its role in guiding a five-week practice period. It highlights the universality and profound insight of... *Heart Sutra, Bodhisattva, Practice*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Apr 28 2007 City Center
Ceremonies Uniting Community and Spirit Serial: SF-09982 Talk by Rosalie Curtis at City Center on 2007-04-25 The talk discusses the significance and execution of various ceremonies at the City Center, highlighting their role in enhancing communal life and spiritual practice. The speaker details the elements that contribute to making... *Ceremony, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Anshin Rosalie Curtis	Apr 25 2007 City Center
Faith as Dynamic Zen Practice Serial: SF-09960 Talk by Alan Senauke at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-04-22 The talk examines the complex notion of faith and salvation within Zen Buddhism, contrasting it with Western religious traditions. It elaborates on Shunryu Suzuki's concept of "believing in nothing," as described in Zen Mind,... *Faith, Practice, Zazen*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Apr 22 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Drumming Light: A Journey in Harmony Serial: SF-09975 Talk by Tom Kurai at City Center on 2007-04-21 The talk delves into personal history and cultural heritage, particularly focusing on the speaker's journey into Soto Zen Buddhism and taiko drumming. It explores the integration of cultural expression and spiritual practice,... *japanese, Time, Japan*	Tom Kurai	Apr 21 2007 City Center
Transcending Home: A Zen Journey Serial: SF-10008 Talk by Anna Thorn at City Center on 2007-04-18 The talk explores the theme of "home leaving," a concept central to Zen practice that involves both physical and psychological liberation from familiar patterns and attachments. The discussion delves into the experience of... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Jisan Anna Thorn	Apr 18 2007 City Center
Liberating Your Hands Serial: EB-00048 The discussion addresses the practice of mindful awareness in relation to the body, particularly focusing on the hands. It explores the importance of being in tune with one's body and how this awareness can lead to a fuller,... Rumi, Health, Zazen, Letting Go, Ceremony, Freedom, Conversation	Edward Espe Brown	Apr 15 2007
Listening Hands, Mindful Presence Serial: SF-10004 Talk by Edward Brown at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-04-15 This talk focuses on fostering a deeper connection between body and mind, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body, particularly the hands, as a path to self-realization and authenticity. By drawing parallels to... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Edward Espe Brown	Apr 15 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Mindful Transformation Through Zen Engagement Serial: SF-09974 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2007-04-14 This talk explores the intersection of aesthetics, experience, and Zen practice, referencing the poet Rilke's interactions with sculptor Rodin to illustrate the importance of deeply engaging with the present moment. The speaker... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 14 2007 City Center
Sesshin as a Koan for the Body Serial: SF-00990 Sesshin Lecture: Easter/Buddha's Birthday; enlightenment experiences; dharmakaya; not doing anything; nirmanakaya; this is your life The talk opens with reflections on the overlapping significance of April 8th, celebrating Buddha's Birthday in Mahayana Buddhism and Easter Sunday in Christianity. The themes of birth, death, and awakening resonate through the... Sesshin, Enlightenment, San Quentin, Zazen, Buddha's Birthday, Birth-and-Death, Suzuki...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 08 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Intelligence of the Natural World Serial: SF-00941 Sesshin Lecture: frog chorus; silence and activity; pain and fear of pain; Bodhidharma The talk focuses on the interconnectedness and intelligence of the natural world, the implications of human actions, and the practice of presence and silence through meditation. It touches on the sounds of frogs as a reminder of... Bodhidharma, Sesshin, Prajna Paramita, Buddha Nature, Buddha Ancestors, Heart Sutra, Composure...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 07 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Transformation Through Creative Effort Serial: SF-09995 Talk by Marc Lesser at City Center on 2007-04-07 The talk explores the theme of transformation through Zen insight, using the story of Jomo and the Dakini Queen from "Tibetan Tales for Little Buddhas" to illustrate overcoming fear and seeing beyond appearances. The discussion... *Practice, Effort, Time*	Marc Lesser	Apr 07 2007 City Center
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-00986 Architecture at GGF; Layman Pang; many sesshins; "gamble everything on love"; sesshin romance and the potentiality of the present moment; recognizing your Buddha nature in your life now; ordinations/relinquishment The talk discusses the architectural development at Green Gulch Farm to accommodate Zen practice communities, explores the potential for profound learning in sesshins through unconditional love and mindfulness, and examines... Sesshin, Layman Pang, Suzuki Roshi, Sandokai, Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Ordinary Mind, Vow,...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 06 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Check The Messenger Within Serial: SF-00994 Strategies, gaining ideas; "paying it forward"; close investigation of the self; Orpheus and Eurydice; Rilke; hidden anger - staying with the emotion This talk centers on strategies for practice, examining one’s self, and the concept of "paying it forward." It delves into handling hidden emotions, particularly anger, and reflects on ancient and modern poetic... Dongshan, Sesshin, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature, Transmission, Vow, Manjushri, Soto Zen, Monkey...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 05 2007 Green Gulch Farm
The Secrets of the Body Serial: SF-00993 Sesshin Lecture: great effort, no result; ritual, bowing; Diamond Sutra; boundaries The talk explores various elements of Zen practice, focusing particularly on the themes of effort without attachment to results, the significance of ritual, and the boundaries of one's experiences. The discussion emphasizes the... Right Effort, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature, Bowing, Bodhisattva Way, Vow, Liberation, confusion...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 04 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Uncertainty in Zen Practice Serial: SF-09954 Talk by Wendy Lewis at City Center on 2007-04-04 This talk examines the concept of ambivalence and its transformation into equanimity within the context of Zen practice, referencing the teachings of Patanjali’s Vasudhimagga and the concept of the brahmaviharas. The speaker... *Equanimity, Silence, Compassion*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Apr 04 2007 City Center
Sesshin Practices Serial: SF-00992 Sesshin Lecture: ordinary mind is the Tao; practice of confession; guilt/shame; Self-Receiving and -Employing Samadhi The talk begins with a reflection on the waning moon as a metaphor for impermanence and emphasizes the opportunity to work on practice with concentrated focus during the sesshin. The importance of correct posture and managing... Sesshin, Zhaozhou, Ordinary Mind, Suzuki Roshi, Right Effort, Posture, Buddha Nature,...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 03 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Living in Accord with Birth and Death Serial: SF-00991 Sesshin Lecture: confirming Buddha nature; sesshin: gathering of heart/mind; what's the business under the patchwork robe?; story of Patacara The talk discusses the practice and significance of deepening one’s understanding and confidence in their Buddha nature during the week of Sesshin at the Green Dragon Temple. The central theme revolves around recognizing and... Sesshin, Buddha Nature, Patacara, Realization, Practice Period, Renunciation, Freedom,...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 02 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Beyond Pleasure: The Path to Enlightenment Serial: SF-09999 Talk by Reb Anderson at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-04-01 The talk explores the notion of happiness, examining both worldly happiness derived from external circumstances and a deeper, more enduring happiness linked to enlightenment. The discussion emphasizes the perception of... *Happiness, Enlightenment, Pain*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 01 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Facing Discomfort Through Stillness Serial: SF-09947 Talk by Daigan Lueck at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-03-25 The talk explores the discomfort and existential inquiries that arise from the practice of zazen, emphasizing the koan of what one does when discomfort emerges. It discusses the human tendency to seek comfort amidst life's... *Pain, Time, Work*	Daigan Lueck	Mar 25 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Zazen: Gateway to True Nature Serial: SF-10026 Talk by Ryumon Baldoquin at City Center on 2007-03-24 The talk focuses on the Zen practice of Zazen as both a meditative discipline and a gateway to understanding one's true nature. It describes the transition from a seven-week early spring training period to a seven-day silent... *Zazen, Practice, Practice Period*	Ryumon Gutierrez Baldoquin	Mar 24 2007 City Center
Letting Go Through Zazen Practice Serial: SF-09978 Talk by Sala Steinbach at City Center on 2007-03-21 The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen as a means to study and let go of personal stories and conceptual constructs that lead to suffering. The speaker discusses the importance of recognizing thoughts as natural occurrences... *Letting Go, Practice, Zazen*	Sala Steinbach	Mar 21 2007 City Center
Developing Confidence in Buddha Nature Serial: SF-00074 Sunday talk.Koan with the wild ducks; story of the king who questioned the Buddha; report on global warming. The talk explores how to develop confidence in one's true nature or Buddha nature amidst distractions and delusions, using Zen koans such as the wild ducks story of Baizhang and Matsu to highlight the importance of perceiving... Baizhang, Global Warming, Buddha Mind, Hindrances, Delusion, Practice Period, Dragons, Lineage...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Mar 18 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Awakening Beyond Illusion's Veil Serial: SF-09996 Talk by Steve Stucky at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-03-18 The talk explores the theme of awakening amidst distractions, emphasizing the recognition of one's true nature or Buddha mind. It highlights the importance of self-awareness and the dismantling of illusions that separate... *Time, Buddha, Buddha Mind*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Mar 18 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Navigating Grief Through Zen Magic Serial: SF-09990 Talk by Ryumon Baldoquin at City Center on 2007-03-14 This talk explores the unpredictability of emotions during personal loss, highlighting how intellectual concepts of grief transformed into direct experiences. It delves into the relationship between the speaker and an influential... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Ryumon Gutierrez Baldoquin	Mar 14 2007 City Center
Zen Wisdom: Beyond Preferences Serial: SF-10016 Talk by Luminous Owl at Green Gulch Farm on 2007-03-11 The talk explores the life and teachings of the Zen Master Zhaozhou, emphasizing his approach to the concept of "no preferences" as depicted in the Zen poem "Xin Xin Ming." This philosophy underscores the notion that the true... *Time, Discrimination, difficulty*	Kokyo Henkel	Mar 11 2007 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Change: Redefining Self Now Serial: SF-10050 Talk by Christina Lehnherr at City Center on 2007-03-10 The talk discusses the concept of co-creation and fluidity in existence, emphasizing the Buddhist teaching of "no self" and how each moment redefines identity in response to varying circumstances. The idea of staying present and... *Practice, Time, Heart Sutra*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Mar 10 2007 City Center

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