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Title	Speaker	Date
Ordinary Mind as the Path Serial: SF-09860 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-06-04 The talk addresses the practice of Shashin, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond habitual behaviors and striving to engage directly with present experiences. It explores Dogen's approach to Zen practice, particularly in... *Zazen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 04 2006 City Center
Leaping into Enlightenment Opportunities Serial: SF-09877 Talk by Reb Anderson on 2006-06-03 The talk begins with a story for children about Ferdinand the Bull, which sets the stage for discussing deeper spiritual concepts for the adult audience. The narrative progresses to the theme of "leaping," a metaphor for the...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 03 2006
Moonlit Reflections on Karmic Waves Serial: SF-09925 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-06-01 The talk explores the nature of enlightenment and the concept of karmic existence, referencing Dogen's analogy of enlightenment as the moon reflected in water. It delves into the principles of codependent arising and the relative... *Enlightenment*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 01 2006 City Center
Zen, Memory, and Compassionate Peace Serial: SF-09869 Talk by Jordan Thorn at City Center on 2006-05-27 The talk discusses the complexities and internal conflicts related to Memorial Day, emphasizing the tension between honoring fallen soldiers and the principles of nonviolence central to Zen Buddhism. The discussion also critiques... *War*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 27 2006 City Center
Zen Peace in a Patriotic Paradox Serial: SF-09894 Talk by Jordan Thorn Loving Kindness Meditation Metta Sutta Day on 2006-05-27 The talk focuses on the paradox of observing Memorial Day within the context of a Zen Buddhist temple, which traditionally stands for nonviolence and sanctuary. The argument discusses the potential incongruence between honoring... *War*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	May 27 2006
Present Moment, Timeless Self Serial: SF-09924 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-05-25 The talk primarily revolves around the themes of perception, impermanence, and the nature of self within the framework of Zen philosophy, particularly through an exploration of Dogen's teachings. It discusses the concept of non-... *Dogen*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 25 2006 City Center
Living the Enlightened Moment Serial: SF-09863 Talk by Blanche Hartman at City Center on 2006-05-20 The talk explores the concept of living fully present in the current moment, drawing on the teachings of Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the Genjo Koan, with translations that emphasize realizing the fundamental nature of... *Suzuki Roshi*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	May 20 2006 City Center
Transcending Self: Journey Through Zen Serial: SF-09926 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-05-18 The talk centers on the Zen concept of studying and forgetting the self to achieve enlightenment—a teaching derived from Dogen's "Genjokoan." This involves the dynamic process of turning towards life's challenges, evolving... *Study, Delusion*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 18 2006 City Center
Beyond Illusion: Engaging Zen Reality Serial: SF-09929 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-05-11 The talk explores the practice and philosophy of engagement and non-separation in Zen Buddhism as outlined in Dogen's writings. It emphasizes practicing without self-centered agendas, allowing the natural process of enlightenment... *Study, Delusion*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 11 2006 City Center
Have Some Tea Serial: SF-00965 Sunday Lecture: "Have you been here before? Have some tea"; judgment and conduct; Four Noble Truths; Eightfold Path; ethics and etiquette The talk delves into judgment and conduct within the framework of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, emphasizing the Buddhist teachings on suffering, ignorance, and the practices for liberation. The narrative is... Joshu, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Right Effort, Three Treasures, Right Speech,...	Fu Schroeder	May 07 2006 Green Gulch Farm
Peaceful Power: Rethinking Resistance Serial: SF-09865 Talk by Uuc Daniel Ellsberg on 2006-05-05 The talk critiques the effectiveness and morality of violence as a form of resistance, arguing instead for nonviolent action to influence national policy, especially concerning nuclear weapons. The discussion highlights... *War*	Daniel Ellsberg	May 05 2006
Whistleblowing War: Ethics Over Loyalty Serial: SF-09868 Talk by Uuc Daniel Ellsberg on 2006-05-05 The talk addresses the complexities and moral responsibilities of whistleblowing, particularly in situations involving national security and potential warfare. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability from... *War*	Daniel Ellsberg	May 05 2006
Karma and Commandments: Rethinking Violence Serial: SF-09874 Talk by Uuc Daniel Ellsberg on 2006-05-05 The talk addresses the speaker's exploration of the ethical implications of Buddhism's teachings against killing, contrasting them with historical instances of sanctioned violence in Western traditions. The speaker questions the... *War, Admonitions*	Daniel Ellsberg	May 05 2006
Uncommon Valor in Unseen Battles Serial: SF-09880 Talk by Uuc Daniel Ellsberg on 2006-05-05 The talk explores the theme of courage, particularly contrasting the common valor displayed in combat with the less frequent civil courage in non-military contexts. The discussion critically examines the barriers to civil courage... *War*	Daniel Ellsberg	May 05 2006
Ego, War, and Global Consequences Serial: SF-09883 Talk by Uuc Daniel Ellsberg on 2006-05-05 The talk addresses the troubling use of extraordinary rendition for torture in Uzbekistan and discusses the expansive implications of nuclear weapon threats by the U.S., portraying them as a continuation of harmful military... *War, Suffering*	Daniel Ellsberg	May 05 2006
Transcending Self in Dharma Practice Serial: SF-09928 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-05-04 The talk explores the interplay between personal agendas and the practice of Dharma, using teachings from Dogen. The discussion emphasizes understanding the relationship between attachment, aversion, and the ephemeral nature of... *Enlightenment, Suffering*	Ryushin Paul Haller	May 04 2006 City Center
Genjo Koan as a Verb Serial: SF-04332 This talk explores Dogen's "Genjo Koan" as foundational to Soto Zen practice, contrasting self-manifestation of delusion with the awakening that occurs when all phenomena illuminate themselves. It emphasizes... Dogen, Delusion, Separation, Blue Cliff Record, Practice Period	Taigen Dan Leighton	Apr 29 2006 City Center
Integrating Zen into Daily Life Serial: SF-09920 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-04-26 The talk centers on the integration of Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the complementarity of engaging with the conditioned world and experiencing moments of absolute presence, as delineated in the Genjo Koan. The... *Delusion*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 26 2006 City Center
Awakening Beyond Words in Zen Serial: SF-09927 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-04-20 The talk discusses the process of understanding Zen, illustrated through commentary on Dogen Zenji's "Genjokoan." It emphasizes the transformation from reading to realization, suggesting an engagement with Zen that transcends... *Delusion*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 20 2006 City Center
Awakening Through Everyday Reality Serial: SF-09912 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-04-15 The talk explores the themes of Zen practice and awakening, drawing on the teachings of Dogen Zenji's fascicle "Genjo Koan." It emphasizes experiencing life as it truly is and finding awakening through direct engagement with...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Apr 15 2006 City Center
Embracing Emptiness Through Stillness Serial: SF-09901 Talk by Ingen Breen at City Center on 2006-04-01 The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen, emphasizing its role in highlighting the impermanence of mental and physical phenomena. The significance of posture adjustments in disciplines like Zazen, Aikido, and Tai Chi is... *Zazen, Study, Practice Period*	Ingen Breen	Apr 01 2006 City Center
Timeless Truths in Sacred Lands Serial: SF-09896 Talk by Uuc Huston Smith on 2006-03-31 The talk explores the concept of timeless truth, emphasizing its relevance to past, present, and future, particularly in the context of Native American spirituality and their sacred lands. It highlights discussions from the film... *Interview*	Huston Smith	Mar 31 2006
Guardians of Sacred Paths Serial: SF-09902 Talk by Uuc Huston Smith on 2006-03-31 The talk discusses the concept of sacredness, referencing Zen Buddhism's teachings and an anecdote concerning His Holiness the Dalai Lama's perspective on enlightenment. It transitions into an exploration of Native American...	Huston Smith	Mar 31 2006
Rooted Identity: Place as Self Serial: SF-09903 Talk by Uuc Huston Smith on 2006-03-31 The talk explores the profound connection between place and identity, particularly through the lens of indigenous wisdom. It emphasizes that place is a concrete, defining element of selfhood, contrasting with the abstract concept...	Huston Smith	Mar 31 2006
Compassion Across Cultures and Transcendence Serial: SF-09907 Talk by Uuc Huston Smith on 2006-03-31 The talk explores the interconnectedness of happiness, compassion, and the significance of cultural worldviews, specifically focusing on Zen practices and Native American perspectives. It emphasizes the contagious nature of... *Compassion*	Huston Smith	Mar 31 2006
Navigating Zen: Community as Vessel Serial: SF-09917 Talk by Hoitsu Suzuki at City Center on 2006-03-29 The talk centers on the theme of Zen practice and the importance of community, or Sangha, as essential in understanding and embodying the teachings of Dogen. It emphasizes the analogy of the Sangha as a ship navigating towards...	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Mar 29 2006 City Center
Compassion Unleashed: Forgiveness and Healing Serial: SF-09882 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-03-25 The talk explores the human capacity for forgiveness and compassion, using the narrative of a man from Northern Ireland who forgave his sister's murderers, drawing parallels with the myth of Pandora's Box. The discussion also... *Compassion*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 25 2006 City Center
The Great Matter Serial: SF-00085 How awareness of death, and our own mortality, spurs us to greater effort in practice. The talk emphasizes the significance of death awareness in driving one to live a more intentional and fulfilled life, consistent with Zen teachings. Through various references, it underscores that understanding impermanence can... Birth-and-Death, Impermanence, Conversation, Gratitude, Suzuki Roshi, Heart Sutra, Ceremony...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 11 2006 City Center
Awakening Through Life's Impermanence Serial: SF-09908 Talk by Blanche Hartman at City Center on 2006-03-11 The talk discusses the impermanence of life and the spiritual awakening that awareness of mortality can inspire. It highlights how understanding the transient nature of life encourages individuals to live meaningfully and with... *Suzuki Roshi*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 11 2006 City Center
Imagination and the Memory Maze Serial: SF-09897 Talk by Uuc Thomas Lewis on 2006-03-10 The talk explores the nature of memory and its impact on human cognition and behavior, examining the explicit and implicit memory systems of the brain. It highlights the reliability and fallibility of explicit memory, emphasizing... *Study*	Thomas Lewis	Mar 10 2006
Zen Insights: Unraveling Memory Patterns Serial: SF-09899 Talk by Uuc Thomas Lewis on 2006-03-10 The talk discusses the interplay of implicit memory and learning with spiritual insights in Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of hard work in achieving enlightenment. It explores how early learned implicit rules of love...	Thomas Lewis	Mar 10 2006
Zen Stories: Impermanence and Enlightenment Serial: SF-09900 Talk by Uuc Thomas Lewis on 2006-03-10 The talk centers around Zen teachings and prominent figures within Zen Buddhism, illustrating key Zen concepts through storytelling and music. Initially, the discussion reflects on the Zen master Nanshwan and explores themes of... *Lotus Sutra*	Thomas Lewis	Mar 10 2006
The Water of Life Serial: EB-00043 This talk discusses the philosophical and spiritual journey depicted through a story about a king's sons searching for the "water of life," symbolizing the internal exploration for fulfillment and enlightenment. It... Kids' Talk, Rumi, Personality Types, Dragons	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 05 2006
Journey to the Inner Spring Serial: EB-00044 The talk discusses the allegorical story of three princes searching for the "water of life," emphasizing the importance of humility and seeking guidance in personal spiritual journeys. It explores themes of listening to inner... *Dragons, Rumi*	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 05 2006
Preserving Life in Death's Shadow Serial: SF-09909 Talk by Victoria Austin at City Center on 2006-02-25 The lecture discusses the ethical dilemma faced by anesthesiologists in the execution process, particularly regarding their participation in capital punishment as medical professionals who are traditionally pledged to preserve...	Shosan Victoria Austin	Feb 25 2006 City Center
Practice Period Serial: SF-00034 Origins of PP, meaning of 'ango'; Dogen's essay; resistance; hermit Jim; Rumi poems. The talk explores the historical and spiritual origins of the Zen practice period known as 'ango', tracing its roots back to Varsha, the rainy season retreat established by Buddha to provide support for monks. It delves into... Practice Period, Dongshan, Dogen, Rumi, Buddha Ancestors, Ceremony, Zazen, Duality, Tassajara...	Kokyo Henkel	Feb 19 2006 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Learning through Direct Experience Serial: SF-09866 Talk by Paul Haller at City Center on 2006-02-11 The talk examines the nature of learning within Zen practice, emphasizing interactive and experiential methods over abstract education. It critiques traditional educational paradigms and highlights the effectiveness of "normative...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 11 2006 City Center
The Robe of Liberation Serial: SF-00115 Taking refuge; our true place; funzo; placing robe on the head; story from vinaya about silk. This talk centers on the concept of taking refuge and the authentic transmission in Zen Buddhism, focusing on Dogen Zenji's criticisms of societal norms regarding status and religious attire, specifically the Okesa or Kashaya... Okesa, Dogen, Shobogenzo, Genzo-e, Doubt, Patience, Transmission, Separation...	Shohaku Okumura	Feb 01 2006 AM
Alive or Dead? Serial: SF-01147 Sunday Lecture: Koan: "Alive or Dead" (Daowu's condolence call); mind fleas; confession; too busy; leap or die when at an impasse; story of Buddha and king - what else can I do but walk in righteousness; Dogen's... The talk explores the Zen koan "Alive or Dead?" from the Blue Cliff Record, focusing on the story of Buddhist master Dao Wu and his attendant Jin Wan, and the absence of definitive answers. It elaborates on keeping spiritual... Teacher-and-Student, Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, Don't Know Mind, Ego, Doubt,...	Fu Schroeder	Jan 29 2006 Green Gulch Farm
Empowering Change Through Sustainable Action Serial: SF-09861 Talk by Uuc Yvon Chouinard on 2006-01-27 The talk addresses the environmental responsibilities of businesses and consumers, emphasizing sustainable practices and consumer influence on corporations. It outlines a five-step approach: educating oneself, cleaning up... *Yoga*	Yvon Chouinard	Jan 27 2006
Climbing Towards Sustainable Innovations Serial: SF-09870 Talk by Uuc Yvon Chouinard on 2006-01-27 The talk addresses the significance of personal experience in learning and growth, the transition to 'clean climbing' through the adoption of aluminum chocks instead of steel pitons, and the evolution of a business focused on... *Community*	Yvon Chouinard	Jan 27 2006
Values-Driven Sustainable Business Revolution Serial: SF-09875 Talk by Uuc Yvon Chouinard on 2006-01-27 This talk outlines the development and implementation of a unique business philosophy that integrates personal values, environmental responsibility, and sustainable growth. The speaker emphasizes the importance of 'flex time,'...	Yvon Chouinard	Jan 27 2006
Zen Business: Simplicity in Practice Serial: SF-09879 Talk by Uuc Yvon Chouinard on 2006-01-27 The talk centers on the parallels between Zen philosophy and business practices, emphasizing a management approach rooted in personal simplicity and environmental responsibility. It discusses implementing Zen principles in...	Yvon Chouinard	Jan 27 2006
Transforming Hate With Timeless Love Serial: SF-09915 Talk by Blanche Hartman at City Center on 2006-01-14 The talk examines the impact and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing his role as a leader of the civil rights movement and his philosophy of nonviolent resistance inspired by the teachings of Jesus and Gandhi. The... *Hate*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Jan 14 2006 City Center
Unity in Compassionate Citizenship Serial: SF-04358 The talk analyzes the integration of Buddhist values and American democratic principles, emphasizing Eihei Dogen's teachings on compassion and the vow to save all beings through removing suffering and providing joy. It... *Happiness, Bodhisattva Way*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jan 11 2006
Practicing Patience Serial: SF-04353 The talk explores the concept of patience as an active, dynamic practice essential in various realms of life, from personal meditation to societal engagement. Emphasizing patience as one of the ten paramitas (kṣānti), it connects... Kids' Talk, Paramitas, Patience, Virya, Politics	Taigen Dan Leighton	Dec 04 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Practicing Patience Serial: SF-04352 The talk emphasizes the importance of patience in Buddhist practice, describing it as an active, dynamic process critical in personal and societal contexts. It highlights patience as one of the ten paramitas and aligns it with... Patience, Kids' Talk, Patience, Virya, Politics	Taigen Dan Leighton	Dec 04 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Zhaozhou's No Serial: SF-00963 Sunday Lecture: Milton's 'Paradise Lost'; myth of Narcissus; Four Noble Truths; Zhaozhou's "No": Marin Organizing Committee/Seniors for Peace This talk explores the interplay between self-obsession and spiritual enlightenment through the lenses of various texts and teachings. It begins with an examination of Eve's introspection in Milton's "Paradise Lost," likened to... Perfect Wisdom, Four Noble Truths, Buddha Nature, Mill Valley, Non-violence, Suzuki Roshi...	Fu Schroeder	Nov 20 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Grounding In The Immediate Experience Serial: SF-03089A The talk focuses on the practice of mindfulness, both in the context of Zen and broader Buddhist teachings, highlighting its therapeutic effects, especially concerning depression. The practitioner is encouraged to pay attention... Practice Period, Hindrances, Sesshin,	Ryushin Paul Haller	Nov 12 2005 Tassajara
The Activity of Sesshin Serial: SF-03152 The talk discusses the transformative process of sesshin as a form of deep meditative practice, emphasizing the integration of self and the world by acknowledging and skillfully working with the karmic flow of causes and... Sesshin, Suzuki Roshi	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 12 2005 Tassajara

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