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Settling Into Monastic Practice Together Serial: SF-03161 The talk explores the concept of "practice period" or "ango" in Zen Buddhism, tracing its origins from India through its integration into Chinese and Japanese traditions, and its current practice in the U.S. Emphasis is placed on... Practice Period, Shingi, Monastic Practice, Sangha, Global Warming, Buddha Ancestors, Mahayana...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 02 2005 Tassajara
No Self Serial: SF-00971 One-day sitting lecture: Bodhisattva Initiation - dharma names; Buddha's second teaching - "No-self Characteristic Sutta"; shamata - posture instructions; Bodhisattva precepts - the scrimmage line The talk explores the concept of "no-self" and the path of the Bodhisattva as central to Buddhist practice. The speaker discusses the initiation ceremony for new Bodhisattvas and reflects on the teachings of the Buddha... Bodhisattva Precepts, Ceremony, Samatha, Precepts, Continuous Practice, Separation, Posture,...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 17 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Birth and Death Serial: SF-00970 Sunday Lecture - Children's Lecture: children's story - Amos and Boris; response to Hurrican Katrina; Story of king, knowing death is coming; vowing to live for the benefit of all; story of Buddha, a child's death and... The lecture explores themes of interdependence, the impermanence of life, and compassionate action, drawing from the children's story "Amos and Boris" by William Steig and Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the... Kids' Talk, Birth-and-Death, First Principle, Four Noble Truths, Lotus Sutra, Mill Valley...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 04 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Dining Room Lecture Serial: SF-01783 The talk explores themes of self-expression, authenticity, and practice in Zen, emphasizing the importance of expressing one's true self without imitation. The discussion highlights Suzuki Roshi's teachings from the book... Tassajara, Zen Mind Beginner's Mind, Suzuki Roshi, Practice Period, Tassajara, Birth-and-...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 03 2005 Tassajara
Zendo Lecture Serial: SF-01782 The talk explores the essence of Zen practice and teachings, focusing on ideas presented by Suzuki Roshi in "Not Always So." It highlights the significance of practice beyond formal training, emphasizing living the teachings... Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Effort	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 01 2005 Tassajara
Dining Room Lecture Serial: SF-01781 The talk centers on the practice of respect within Zen philosophy, emphasizing mindfulness in daily activities such as Zazen, the proper treatment of objects, and interpersonal relationships. It underlines the importance of... Suzuki Roshi,	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Aug 31 2005 Tassajara
Internal Wellspring of Wisdom and Love Serial: EB-00042 The talk discusses the "perfection of wisdom" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that true wisdom involves not keeping track of personal progress or seeking external validation, such as love and approval. The discussion... Book of Serenity, Suzuki Roshi, Tassajara, Cooking, Buddha Nature	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 18 2005 Tassajara
Awakening Wisdom Beyond The Self Serial: EB-00041 The talk discusses the concept of the "Perfection of Wisdom" in Zen Buddhism, beginning with meditation instructions based on Eric Schiffman's teachings. It delves into the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, focusing on... Sariputra, Patience, Impermanence, Delusion	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 15 2005 Tassajara
Embracing Imperfection, Cultivating Wisdom Serial: EB-00040 The talk examines the nature of wisdom within the Buddhist tradition, emphasizing the importance of accepting impermanence, suffering, and the absence of self. It uses an allegory of dented teapots and personal anecdotes to... Tassajara, Paramitas, Patience, Way-Seeking Mind, Impermanence	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 31 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Impermanence in Everyday Wisdom Serial: EB-00055 The talk explores Buddhist wisdom, focusing on impermanence, suffering, and the concept of no-self. Through the metaphor of aging teapots and various anecdotes, it examines the nature of human attachment to ideals of perfection... *Patience, Way-Seeking Mind, Impermanence*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 31 2005
Zendo Lecture Serial: SF-03593 The talk intertwines various themes and anecdotes to illustrate principles of Zen practice, mindfulness, and community. Zen and Yoga workshop experiences are shared, noting the importance of approaching familiar practices with... *Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Sanctuary, Obstacles, Impermanence, Transmission, Posture...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 23 2005 Tassajara
Bodhidharma and Buddha Nature Serial: SF-06992 The talk focuses on the concept of Buddha Nature, exploring its meaning through the teachings of Dogen, particularly the interpretation of the Mahaparinirvana Sutra and Tathagatagarbha. It highlights Dogen's re-reading of key... *Practice Period, Hongzhi, Tassajara*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Jul 11 2005 Tassajara
Bodhidharma and Buddha Nature Serial: SF-07015 The talk focuses on the concept of Buddha nature, exploring Dogen's teachings not just as philosophical doctrine but as a practice of expression and realization. Through texts like Dogen's "Extensive Record" and the "Busho" essay... Genjokoan, Book of Serenity, Buddha Mind, Tassajara, Nirvana, Practice Period, Bodhidharma...	Taigen Dan Leighton	Jul 10 2005 Tassajara
Natural Liberation Serial: SF-00035 Sunday talk.Buddha teaches liberation; methods of liberation; birth and death is itself nirvana. The talk explores the Buddhist notion of liberation through different traditions, focusing on Shakyamuni Buddha's Four Noble Truths as a path to freedom from suffering. It examines the methods used in the Buddhist tradition:... *Birth-and-Death, Dogen, Liberation, Renunciation, Nirvana, Samsara, Ceremony, Mahayana...*	Kokyo Henkel	Jun 25 2005
Dining Room Lecture Serial: SF-03125 This talk examines Zen practice through the lens of breathing techniques, the concept of "settling into the moment," and the profound koan of "alive or dead." It underscores the practice of zazen as a means of exploring... Daowu, Koan, Posture, Zazen	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 24 2005 Tassajara
Experiential Union in Zen Yoga Serial: EB-00039 The talk centers on the intertwining paths of Zen and Yoga, emphasizing the importance of experience over rigid form. Yoga is presented as a practice of union and meditation as inner listening, encouraging less thinking and more... *Obstacles, Hindrances*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 18 2005
Dining Room Lecture Serial: SF-03122 This talk reflects on Zen practices and the perennial questioning inherent in spiritual life, focusing on the nature of life's repetitive queries and the nurturing of one's spiritual being. It explores how habitual patterns...	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 06 2005 Tassajara
Presence in Everyday Acts Serial: EB-00038 The talk explores the Zen philosophy of fully engaging with and experiencing life through direct actions rather than consuming pre-packaged experiences. Emphasis is placed on the significance of performing small, mindful acts... *Dragons, Global Warming, Lay Practice, Don't Know Mind*	Edward Espe Brown	May 16 2005
Wheel of Birth and Death Serial: SF-00969 Sunday Lecture: Children's stories: earth moving around the sun is one year; "stone soup"; thinking and not thinking; Tibetan wheel of birth and death - six realms, twelve-fold chain of causation; Marin organizing committee -... The talk explores Zen Buddhism's philosophical aspects, emphasizing interconnectedness between thinking and not thinking, as taught by Master Dogen in his sermon "Uji." The discussion incorporates children's explanations of time... *Dependent Origination, Six Realms, Demons, Birth-and-Death, Liberation, Fundraising, Patience...*	Fu Schroeder	Apr 10 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Embodiment of Everyday Enlightenment Serial: SF-04331 The talk explores Dogen's philosophy, specifically his teachings on "dropping off body and mind" as an essential practice of Zazen, emphasizing everyday practical application. It highlights the complex path to enlightenment and... *Bodhisattva Way, Monkey Mind, Mahayana, Global Warming, Karmic Consciousness*...	Taigen Dan Leighton	Mar 26 2005
Zendo Lecture Serial: SF-03123 The talk explores Zen practice as an immersion into the present moment and the interconnectedness of all things, using the metaphor of an ecosystem to describe the dynamic interaction of personal and collective experiences. It... *Practice Period, Impermanence, Bowing, Five Ranks, Tassajara*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Mar 21 2005 Tassajara
Zen Of Business Administration Serial: SF-00036 Sunday Talk.Life at Green Gulch in the 1970s; giving, fearlessness; improv; no mistakes; parenting. The talk explores the integration of Zen principles, particularly the practice of generosity, fearlessness, and flexibility, into business and daily life. Drawing from personal experiences, including time spent at Green Gulch and... *Realization, Suzuki Roshi, Koan, Interview, Daily Life, Mill Valley, Tassajara*...	Marc Lesser	Mar 20 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Way Seeking Mind Serial: SF-00044 The route to becoming a zen monk; growing up Jewish and hanging out with the beats; meeting Suzuki Roshi. The central theme of the talk explores the journey to becoming a Zen monk, interweaving personal experiences of growing up Jewish and interacting with the Beat Generation, ultimately leading to significant relationships with... Monastic Practice, Japan, Way-Seeking Mind, Suzuki Roshi, Monastic Practice, Priest,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 13 2005 2 Tassajara
Buddha Nature Serial: SF-04378 The talk delves into the concept of Buddha nature, emphasizing its intrinsic presence in all beings and the practice needed to express it. It highlights the teachings of Dogen, particularly his interpretation from the... *Rumi, Impermanence*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Mar 13 2005 Green Gulch Farm
Two Paths to the Dharma Serial: SF-00080 The talk explores personal journeys within the Dharma, focusing on the distinct paths of practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism and Japanese Zen Buddhism. It reflects on cultural and institutional influences associated with these... *Practice Period, Liberation, Study Period, Mahayana, Bodhidharma, Soto Zen, Four Foundations...*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Acharya Gaylon Ferguson	Mar 04 2005
Embracing Ordinary: Zen's Path Within Serial: EB-00037 The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of "everyday mind is the way," and critiques the common pursuit of self-improvement as a form of spiritual practice. The discussion highlights the notion of... *Buddha Nature, Don't Know Mind, Ordinary Mind*	Edward Espe Brown	Jan 30 2005
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-00940 World's largest ball of twine, snobbery, insight, calming our minds, shamata - tranquility practce, Dhammapada, monuments to warfare, GGF farm and kids, hate crime and Tam High, Harvey Milk, It's Elementary Sutra (?), sew... The talk explores the profound teaching that our life is shaped by our thoughts and emphasizes the essential practice of calming the mind through Shamatha, promoting tranquility as a foundational Buddhist practice. It stresses... *Precepts, Hate, Non-violence, Bodhisattva Precepts, Intimacy, Interview, Liberation, Ceremony...*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 19 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03557 Dining Room Class The talk explores the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, particularly focusing on the recitations by individuals and the dialogue between the Buddha and Shariputra. The central theme is the importance of understanding and... *Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Intimacy, Monastic Practice, Posture, Ordinary Mind, Manjushri,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 03 2004 Tassajara
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03560 Dining Room Class The talk focuses on the transformation of the Naga Princess in the Lotus Sutra, exploring themes of gender fluidity, spiritual power, and the attainment of Buddhahood without the necessity of changing one's form. The discussion... *Lotus Sutra, Happiness, Realization, Emptiness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 27 2004 Tassajara
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03484 Dining Room Class The talk delves into Chapter 12 of the Lotus Sutra, focusing on the story of the Naga Princess. This chapter challenges presiding views on women's capability for spiritual attainment in Buddhism, illustrating a radical shift... *Dragons, Lotus Sutra, Manjushri, Mahayana, Emptiness, Hindrances, Diversity, Vimalakirti, Lay...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 27 2004 Tassajara
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-03546 Second Sesshin, Zendo Lecture day 6 The talk examines a poem by Dogen from the "Eihei Koroku" and the narrative developments of Chapter 12 of the "Lotus Sutra," particularly focusing on the character of Devadatta. The lecture draws parallels between Zen teachings... *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Karma, Karmic Consequences, Buddha's Birthday, Right Speech,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2004 Tassajara
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-03548 Second Sesshin, Zendo Lecture The talk focuses on the need for dedication and discipline during the sesshin practice period, emphasizing participation in traditional forms and rituals to deepen one's practice. A particular focus is placed on maintaining... *Emptiness, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Lotus Sutra, Chanting, Lay Practice, Bowing,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 16 2004 Tassajara
Inconceivable Dharma: Vimalakirti's Wisdom Unleashed Serial: SF-04335 The talk focuses on the teachings of the Vimalakirti Sutra, emphasizing its themes of inconceivability, great love, and the practical demonstration of Dharma in the world. Highlighted are Vimalakirti's flexible approach and... *Vimalakirti, Priest, Manjushri, Separation*	Taigen Dan Leighton, Chikudo Lew Richmond	Nov 13 2004
Mindful Tasting, Authentic Living Serial: EB-00036 This talk explores the practice of mindfulness through a raisin-tasting ceremony, encouraging full attention and appreciation for simple experiences. It extends this mindfulness to nurturing loving-kindness towards oneself and... *Ceremony, Way-Seeking Mind, Big Mind*	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 07 2004
Buddha Nature and the Ugly Duckling Serial: SF-00056 Zendo lecture; feeling of not fitting in and not belonging that sends us towards spiritual practice. The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature, juxtaposing it with the story of "The Ugly Duckling" to discuss themes of belonging and the realization of one's true self. It delves into Buddhist teachings on how avoiding... *Buddha Nature, Lotus Sutra, Precepts, Delusion, Ego, Posture*	Kosho McCall	Nov 06 2004 Tassajara
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03549 Dining Room Class The talk covers several topics, including the practice and study of the Lotus Sutra, reflections on election results, and coping with physical challenges during practice periods such as cold weather. Additionally, the discussion... *Lotus Sutra, Ceremony, Perfect Wisdom, Buddha Nature, Nirvana, Zazen, Practice Period, Zazen...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 03 2004 Tassajara
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-03545 First Sesshin, Zendo Lecture The lecture focuses on the upcoming Seijiki ceremony, discussing its spiritual significance and origins in Buddhist scripture. It explains the historical connection to Maha Moggalyana and Ananda's stories, illustrating how the... *Ceremony, Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Chanting, Branching Streams, Karma, Giving-and-Taking,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 29 2004 Tassajara
Discipline Serial: SF-00077 Relationship with the rules while training. The talk discusses the nature of discipline within Zen practice, emphasizing engagement with rules, such as the "six-month rule," and the transformative potential of discipline when approached as a training method. The discussion... *Realization, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Vinaya, Bowing, Emotions, Don't Know Mind...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Oct 20 2004
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03554 Dining Room Class 3 The talk examines the parable of the burning house from the Lotus Sutra, exploring its deeper ethical and philosophical implications. The discussion questions the notion of truth and falsehood in the parable considering the... *Lotus Sutra, Renunciation, Precepts, Nirvana, Daily Life, Samsara*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 20 2004 Tassajara
Lotus Sutra Class Serial: SF-03556 Dining Room Class 3 The talk begins with reflections on a poem by Dogen about the Lotus Sutra and proceeds with audience recitations from the Lotus Sutra, focusing on themes of doubt and realization of Buddha nature. It then delves into a discussion... *Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Lotus Sutra, Suzuki Roshi, Heart Sutra, Big Mind, Mahayana,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 20 2004 Tassajara
Breathing In and Breathing Out Serial: SF-00934 One-day sitting lecture: Book of Serenity Case 3, Anapanasati Sutta, Six Subtle Dharma Gates The talk examines the intersection of Zen teachings and mindfulness practices, primarily focusing on the "Book of Serenity, Case 3," the "Anapanasati Sutta," and "The Six Subtle Dharma Gates." Discussing the story of Prajñātara... *Dragons, Lotus Sutra, Concentration, Book of Serenity, Bodhidharma, Liberation, Realization,...*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 18 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Unity in Zen: A Journey of Self Serial: SF-01771 The talk begins with a moment of meditation for peace, followed by a recounting of a personal journey influenced by family history, social justice advocacy, and an encounter with Zen practice. A narrative intertwines significant... *Practice Period, Tassajara, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Politics, Patience*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 11 2004 Unknown
Living The Good Life Serial: SF-00933 Sunday Lecture The talk explores the concept of "the good life," emphasizing a combination of mental, physical, social, ethical, and spiritual well-being. It considers wisdom from both Buddhist and Western psychotherapeutic traditions,... *Patience, Ordinary Mind, Mill Valley, Big Mind, Intimacy, Cultivation*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 29 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Dining Room Lecture Serial: SF-03172 The main thesis of this talk revolves around the concept of "Being Fully Alive" and explores the Zen practice of realizing one's true self beyond the ego’s confines, illustrated through the metaphor of a monk stating the desire... *Buddha Ancestors, Suzuki Roshi, Nirvana, Big Mind, Equanimity, Diversity*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 18 2004 Tassajara
Embrace Unpredictability, Transform Reality Serial: EB-00034 This talk explores the themes of embracing life's unpredictability and the struggle between personal expectations and reality. It emphasizes the futility of trying to force reality to conform to one's ideals, encouraging instead... *Hindrances*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 26 2004
Dreams Unfurled: Embracing Life's Flow Serial: EB-00035 The talk focuses on the tension between one's expectations of reality and the acceptance of reality as it is. It references the idea that striving to control or perfect reality is less fruitful than embracing life’s inherent... *Hindrances*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 26 2004
Non-Thinking and the Twelve-Fold Chain of Causation Serial: SF-00968 Sunday Lecture The lecture explores the concept of non-thinking within Zen practice, as outlined by Zen Master Dogen in "The Universally Recommended Instructions for Zazen" (Fukan Zazengi), which emphasizes the technique of 'thinking of not... Lotus Sutra, Four Noble Truths, Posture, Separation, Non-violence, Suzuki Roshi...	Fu Schroeder	Jul 18 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Eight Awakenings Serial: SF-03589 Zendo Lecture The talk centers on the "Eight Awakenings of Great Beings," considered the last teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, which are foundational to both Zen and yoga practices. Key teachings include cultivating few desires, understanding... Precepts, Posture, Birth-and-Death, Daily Life, Right Speech, Don't Know Mind...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 16 2004 Tassajara
Which Is The Real Seijo? Serial: SF-00967 One-day sitting lecture: when our "soul is split", what is true? Just sitting in the midst of samsara. The talk explores the themes of duality and wholeness through a Zen lens, centering on the koan "Sejo and Her Soul Are Separated" from the Mumonkan, case 35. It examines how individuals split their identities through choices,... *Four Noble Truths, Suzuki Roshi, Big Mind, Subject-and-Object, Buddha Ancestors, Forgiveness,...*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 19 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Being Real in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00033 The talk reflects on personal experiences with Suzuki Roshi, highlighting the teachings of authenticity and presence in Zen practice. It stresses the importance of embracing one's true self rather than adopting an idealized... *Ceremony, Okesa, Priest*	Edward Espe Brown	May 29 2004

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