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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
Buddhism, Christianity, War and Peace Serial: SF-00939 Sunday Lecture: Two types of training: compassion and wisdom (wisdom: the entire universe is the true human body); US history; Christianity (is evil 'outside' or not); Mara compared with Devil; Review of "Passion of the Christ" This lecture explores the interplay between compassion and wisdom in Buddhist teachings and examines how these concepts relate to broader religious and historical contexts, specifically within Christianity and U.S. history. It... *First Principle, Hate, Soto Zen, Heart Sutra, Bodhidharma, Separation*	Fu Schroeder	May 16 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Sincerity: Virtue in Everyday Actions Serial: EB-00026 The talk discusses the practice of sincere mindfulness in daily life through Zen cooking and meditation, emphasizing appreciating virtue in mundane tasks and interactions. It references teachings from Zen master Dogen,... *Mill Valley, Ordinary Mind, Practice Period, Tatsugami*	Edward Espe Brown	May 04 2004
Zen Flavors: Crafting Harmony in Cuisine Serial: EB-00031 The talk delves into the nuanced exploration of flavors and tastes, examining how different elements create unique culinary experiences. The focus is on understanding the fundamental properties of ingredients to construct diverse...	Edward Espe Brown	May 04 2004
Zen Sincerity in Everyday Leadership Serial: EB-00032 The talk appears to be a reflective and instructional narrative on the themes of sincerity, recognizing virtue in oneself and others, and the challenges of comparing oneself to others within a Zen practice context. Recollections... *Mill Valley, Ordinary Mind, Practice Period, Tatsugami*	Edward Espe Brown	May 04 2004
Zen Cooking: Creativity Meets Responsibility Serial: EB-00029 The main thesis of the talk revolves around the practice of personal responsibility and creativity in daily activities, specifically through the context of cooking, as a means of exploring Zen philosophy and meditation. It... *Intimacy, Tenzo, Soto Zen, Priest*	Edward Espe Brown	May 03 2004
Zen of Culinary Intuition Serial: EB-00030 The central thesis of the talk emphasizes the Zen approach to cooking and life, which involves engagement and responsibility beyond simply following recipes. The discussion highlights the importance of personal experience and... *Intimacy, Tenzo, Bowing, Chanting*	Edward Espe Brown	May 03 2004
Zen Tastes: A Flavor Journey Serial: EB-00028 The talk primarily explores the intricate relationship between flavor harmony and culinary techniques, drawing parallels between flavor experiences and Zen philosophy. Emphasis is placed on a nuanced understanding of tastes,... *MM-12*	Edward Espe Brown	May 02 2004
Balancing Flavors in Mindful Cooking Serial: EB-00027 The talk focuses on the concept of flavor in cooking, exploring how different taste elements such as salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and pungent contribute to the overall flavor profile of a dish. It emphasizes the importance of...	Edward Espe Brown	May 02 2004
Zen in Every Kitchen Task Serial: EB-00022 The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with daily activities, particularly through the lens of working in the kitchen at Tassajara. It emphasizes the significance of individual responsibility and presence in various... *Practice Period, Realization, Tenzo*	Edward Espe Brown	May 01 2004
Unvarnished Sincerity in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00023 The talk explores the concept of sincere effort in Zen practice, using personal anecdotes and examples, particularly the teachings of Suzuki Roshi. The discourse includes discussion on performing tasks with precision and... *Tenzo, Community*	Edward Espe Brown	May 01 2004
Zen Balance in Daily Life Serial: EB-00025 The talk emphasizes the understanding and application of balance and ease in daily tasks and positions, drawing on lessons from working with Suzuki Roshi. It highlights the philosophical approach of engaging in activities without... *Tenzo, Community*	Edward Espe Brown	May 01 2004
Embrace Simplicity Through Sincere Effort Serial: EB-00024 The talk focuses on the principles of effort and perception in Zen practice, illustrating these through personal anecdotes and experiences. Central themes include Suzuki Roshi’s approach to simplicity and non-perfectionism, the... *Tenzo, Community*	Edward Espe Brown	May 01 2004
One-Day Sitting Lecture Serial: SF-01022 This human body is the entire world in the ten directions. Can you be stopped? Bodhicitta. Compassion. Thinking. Hatred. Not indulging in habitual thoughts of hatred. Say no. "Body and mind study of the way" Dogen fascicle.... The lecture discusses the interconnectedness of the human body with the universe, emphasizing Dogen's teachings on studying the way through both mind and body. It touches on the concepts of Bodhicitta and compassion, highlighting... *Birth-and-Death, Bodhisattva Precepts, Manjushri, Hate, Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Realization,...*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 20 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-01023 Linda Ruth with her sick mother. The mountain lion. The bobcat. The rat. New film, "The Passion of Christ". Self-restraint. Mindfulness of the body. Angulimala. The talk explores themes of compassion and non-violence in the context of personal experiences with wildlife and reflections on broader societal issues. It discusses the practice of restraint and mindfulness, referencing Buddhist... Concentration, Realization, Precepts, Hate, Current Events, Doubt, First Principle...	Fu Schroeder	Mar 17 2004 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Essence: Stillness Amidst Busyness Serial: SF-04328 The talk discusses the Zen practice of Zazen and meditates on the famous Zen koan about Yunyan and the "one who is not busy," from case 21 of "The Book of Serenity." The speaker elaborates on the interconnectedness of busyness... *Duality, Practice Period, Zazen Mind, Manjushri*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Feb 28 2004
Zen Love: The Missing Paramita Serial: SF-04334 This talk addresses the concept of love from a Zen Buddhist perspective, particularly emphasizing the potential integration of love within Buddhist practice. It proposes that love could be an overarching theme or missing element... *Priest, Non-attachment, Patience*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Feb 14 2004 Bolinas
Trusting the Journey Within Serial: EB-00021 The talk examines the transformative potential of meditation and Zen practice, questioning whether these practices lead to visible life changes and proposing that true liberation lies in recognizing and trusting one's inherent... *Chanting, Liberation, Heart Sutra, Interview*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 08 2004
Housekeeping Serial: SF-01024 Sunday Lecture: Children's Program. The Indian children who used to live here. Indian story about how the world was made. Staying home and accomplishing the way. Gateway into enlightenment. Heart Sutra. The Buddha's enlightenment... The talk explores themes of creation, self-awareness, and the separation between self and other through storytelling, personal experiences, and Zen Buddhist philosophy. It includes a retelling of a Miwok Indian story about the... *New Year, Bodhisattva Precepts, Separation, Practice Period, Precepts, Mill Valley, Heart...*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 01 2004 Green Gulch Farm
January Class Serial: SF-03487 The talk explores the application of mindfulness within Zen practice, focusing on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as essential within Buddhist teachings to cultivate presence and awareness. It addresses the nature of... *Posture, Duality, Four Noble Truths, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Delusion, Concentration...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 13 2004 Green Gulch Farm
The Power of Ten Serial: SF-00985 The silence of 'don't know'; outer space Vimalakirti Sutra; radiant vision of alternate universes. Motivation for literary inventiveness - world is not only what we think; first calm the mind, then open the sutras; ... (?) the... This talk explores transformative shifts in perception akin to those illustrated in the film "Powers of Ten" by Charles and Ray Eames, emphasizing this experience in Buddhist teachings, particularly from the Mahayana tradition,... *Vimalakirti, Birth-and-Death, Liberation, Mill Valley, Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra, Mahayana,...*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 14 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-02750 The talk explores Zen stories where physical accidents lead to profound realizations, emphasizing the holistic reaction of the body during injury and the influence of positive verbal self-care on the healing process. Discussing... *Causation, Six Realms, New Year, Birth-and-Death*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 06 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-02751 Appreciation for the world happens. Don't go looking for heavenly sights. We get sticky around the beautiful. Master Heretung (?) letter - being in the world without misery (?) 1 - what has long been neglected, changing karmic... The discussion primarily explores the idea of appreciating the world and the concept of being in the world without misery, drawing on teachings from Zen and Buddhist traditions. It critically examines five insights from Master... Family Practice, Emotions, Suzuki Roshi, Equanimity, Bowing, Dragons, Sangha, Chanting...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 03 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Transformation: Living with Presence Serial: SF-04329 The talk explores the transformative nature of Zen practice, specifically zazen or sitting meditation, in the context of reflecting on historical events like the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It discusses how such events... *Buddha Mind, Bodhisattva Way, Zazen Mind, Current Events*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Nov 22 2003
Zen and the Eco-Consumer Code Serial: SF-00156 Wednesday talk. Ecopsychology; desires, needs, narcissism; nurturing through zazen. The talk explores the intersections of ecopsychology, consumer culture, and personal identity, delving into concepts of desires, needs, and the peril of narcissism tied to consumerism. The discussion highlights the transformative... *Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors, Precepts, Ego, Ceremony, Karma, Vimalakirti...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 19 2003
Dogen Class: Miracles Serial: SF-02733 The talk delves into the teachings of Dogen, particularly his views on time and miracles. Dogen's perspective emphasizes the comprehensive presence of time in each moment, offering endless possibilities for transformation... Lotus Sutra, Intimacy, Zazen, Teacher-and-Student, Don't Know Mind, Dana Paramita...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 17 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Cooking Zen: Embrace Reality Authentically Serial: EB-00020 The talk reflects on Zen practice through personal anecdotes from a time spent at Tassajara with Suzuki Roshi, focusing on the challenge of aligning one’s desires with reality. It emphasizes tasting the "true spirit" of things,... *Buddha Mind, Practice Period, Soto Zen*	Edward Espe Brown	Nov 16 2003
Offerings Serial: SF-00158 Sunday talk. Children's lecture. Legend of the blue bonnets; Seijiki, offering food and light; karmic life and emptiness. This talk explores the themes of offerings and the interconnectedness of karmic life and emptiness within a Zen context. Beginning with the story of "The Legend of the Bluebonnets," it emphasizes the concept of selfless giving... *Ceremony, Emptiness, Emotions, Practice Period, Precepts, Karma, Lotus Sutra*...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 02 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Weaving Zen Through Life's Stages Serial: SF-00055 This talk explores personal reflections on embodying Zen practice through various life stages and transitions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of personal history and spiritual experience. The speaker reflects on the symbolic... *Conversation, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Ceremony, Ordination, Transmission, Karma, Dharma...*	Kiku Christina Lehnherr	Oct 08 2003
Meditation: Unraveling Reality's Illusions Serial: EB-00054 The talk explores the nature of meditation as a means to observe and deconstruct the mind's construction of reality, emphasizing that during meditation, individuals have the chance to see how their habitual thoughts shape their... *Buddha Mind, Don't Know Mind, Bodhidharma*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 13 2003
Beginner's Mind, Infinite Enlightenment Serial: SF-00079 Zendo Lecture The talk explores the intimate experience of Zen practice at Tassajara, emphasizing the concept of 'way-seeking mind' and the embrace of a 'beginner's mind' in spiritual practice. It discusses how engagement and immersion in one'... *Birth-and-Death, Separation, Intimacy, Liberation, Tassajara, Ordination, Ceremony, Posture...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 10 2003
Living Fully with Zen Acceptance Serial: EB-00019 This talk explores Zen practice, particularly through the concept of shikantaza as discussed by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing living fully in each moment without expectation. It delves into personal reflections on familial... *Emptiness, Mill Valley, Shikantaza*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 13 2003
Zendo Lecture Serial: SF-01787 The lecture explores the synergy between Zen and Daoism, emphasizing the inherent wisdom shared across various spiritual traditions. It underscores the practice of being present, drawn from teachings like Daoxin's Chan community... Realization, Practice Period, Repentance, Composure, Continuous Practice, Duality...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Jul 02 2003 Tassajara
Ethics Serial: SF-00984 Sunday lecture: Morality. Hedonists, perfectionists. College days. John Adams. Strawberry/cliff story. Wrong-doing = causing harm to oneself or others. Ten grave precepts. Gay rights. The discussion explores morality and ethics from a Zen perspective, contrasting hedonism with perfectionism, and reflecting on personal transformation since the 1960s cultural revolution. Central to this are the Buddhist precepts... *Precepts, Delusion, Three Treasures, Bodhisattva Precepts, Priest*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 29 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Dogen - Being Familiar With The Entire Body Serial: SF-00039 Sunday talk. Practice, realization, expression; Dogen's letters to nun Ryugen The talk focuses on Dogen's teachings, particularly the interconnectedness of practice, realization, and expression in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the immediacy and presence in meditation (zazen) and daily life. It references Dogen... Realization, Practice Period, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Ancestors, Precepts, Delusion, Zazen...	Taigen Dan Leighton	May 18 2003
Moonlit Path to Zen Enlightenment Serial: SF-04330 The talk begins with an accessible explanation of Zen teachings through Dogen's reflections on the full moon, emphasizing the importance of perceiving natural beauty and connecting with the essence of Zen Buddhism. Transitioning... *Buddha Ancestors, Cultivation*		May 03 2003
Embodied Zen: Transcending Ego Mindfulness Serial: EB-00018 The talk discusses the practice of Zen meditation in the context of cultivating one's body and mind to express true nature, moving beyond ego, and emphasizes experiential learning over theoretical understanding. It references... *Ego, War, Emotions*	Edward Espe Brown	Apr 27 2003
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-00983 First part of lecture children's program. Read story, "Play with Me". Impatient with world situation. Look at causes. Patience. Path of peace. Dog story. MLK Jr The lecture explores the themes of patience, peace, and nonviolence, using the children's story "Play with Me" as a metaphor for understanding silent contemplation and acceptance. The discussion highlights personal development... *Hate, Non-violence, Mill Valley, Demons, Concentration, Separation*	Fu Schroeder	Apr 06 2003 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Lecture Serial: SF-03586 The lecture explores the concept of embodied practice during sesshin, emphasizing physical mindfulness and self-care amidst discomfort. It also discusses the relatability and humility of Zen masters through anecdotes, examines... *Practice Period, Precepts, Teacher-and-Student, Tassajara, Karma, Suzuki Roshi, Intimacy,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 2003 Tassajara
Bell of Awareness: Finding Inner Peace Serial: EB-00017 The talk primarily focuses on meditation practice and self-awareness, using the ringing of a bell as a meditative anchor. It also reflects on broader themes such as finding peace amidst global and personal turmoil and the... *War*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 02 2003
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-00982 The lecture explores the theme of achieving harmony and peace within oneself and the community, drawing on Buddhist teachings. The talk emphasizes the importance of monitoring one's mind to overcome ignorance and delusion, as... *New Year, Hate, Bodhidharma, Delusion, Cultivation, Suzuki Roshi*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 29 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Passions Serial: SF-00057 The talk explores themes of passion and suffering as pathways to enlightenment in Zen, challenging traditional Western views that consider passions negative and must be subdued. References to Zen teachings, such as Dogen's... *Priest, Heart Sutra, Hate, Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Vimalakirti, Suzuki Roshi*...	Kosho McCall	Dec 01 2002 Tassajara
Not Always So Class Serial: SF-01786 This talk examines the interplay between Buddhist teachings, particularly the instructions of Bodhidharma and Dogen Zenji, on the theme of non-attachment and the concept of continuous practice. It explores Suzuki Roshi's... Emptiness, Buddha Nature, Realization, Suzuki Roshi, Chanting, Zazen, Bodhidharma...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Nov 18 2002 Tassajara
Not Always So Class Serial: SF-01785 The talk examines Buddhist teachings on restraining desires and understanding karma, emphasizing the non-dualistic acceptance of sustenance as medicine and reflecting on the interconnectedness of actions and consequences. Key... *Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Ceremony, Karma, Teacher-and-Student, Demons, Continuous Practice...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Oct 30 2002 Tassajara
Embrace Openness Through Zazen Practice Serial: SF-00059 The talk centers on a passage from "Not Always So," a collection of Suzuki Roshi's talks, focused on the essence of Zazen practice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of practicing Zazen without the pursuit of personal gain... *Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature, Zazen, Manjushri, Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors, Tassajara,...*	Steve Weintraub	Oct 19 2002 City Center
Smile Within: Finding Inner Peace Serial: EB-00016 The talk explores the dynamics of emotional responses, emphasizing the futility of attempting to control external circumstances to achieve happiness. It suggests practicing smiling as an alternative to anger, honing internal... *War, Priest, Diversity*	Edward Espe Brown	Oct 06 2002
Seven Principles for Preventing Decline Serial: SF-00935 Dhammapada, 9/11, we are not well, cause of great peace, Huey Johnson, the soldiers will have their way, dogs of war, Dalai Lama, pinpoint causes, 'Guns, Germs, and Steel', leadership, fanaticism, family, brothers, Buddha... The talk delves into the causes of violence and interdependence among humans, referencing significant historical and philosophical insights. Reflections center on the aftermath of September 11th, exploring leadership, fanaticism... Nirvana Sutra, Precepts, Daily Life, Interdependence, Renunciation, Politics, Nirvana...	Fu Schroeder	Sep 15 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Translating Zen: Mindfulness in Every Word Serial: EB-00015 The talk centers on the process of editing and translating Zen teachings, specifically through the work "Not Always So," based on Suzuki Roshi's lectures. The discussion emphasizes the challenge of rendering Suzuki Roshi's... *Big Mind, Monkey Mind, Kinhin, Emptiness, Heart Sutra*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 14 2002
Awakening Through Zen's Illusions Serial: SF-10122 Talk by Teah Strozer Vasubandhu Summer Intensive Sf Ew on 2002-08-02 The talk explores the Zen philosophy of self-realization through the teachings of Vasubandhu, focusing on the concepts of detachment from self and others, karmic tendencies, and the illusion of self-identity. It emphasizes the...	Teah Strozer	Aug 02 2002
Transcending Hindrances Through Present Awareness Serial: SF-10124 Talk by Teah Strozer Vasubandhu Summer Intensive Sf Ew on 2002-08-01 The talk focuses on the process of overcoming hindrances in spiritual practice, emphasizing the importance of presence and awareness over attempting to eliminate thoughts or emotions. Key hindrances identified are greed, aversion... *Suffering*	Teah Strozer	Aug 01 2002

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