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Title	Speaker	Date
Embracing Emptiness Through Mindful Silence Serial: SF-10121 Talk by Teah Strozer Vasubandhu Summer Intensive Sf Ew on 2002-07-29 The talk explores the practice of embracing emptiness through the cultivation of mindful silence and non-grasping awareness in Zen. It emphasizes the differentiation between experiencing emptiness as either full or desolate and... *Study, Separation*	Teah Strozer	Jul 29 2002
Heart-Centered Zen: Balancing Mind and Emotion Serial: SF-10128 Talk by Teah Strozer Vasubandhu Summer Intensive Sf Ew on 2002-07-28 This talk explores the integration of mental factors and emotions in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a heart-centered awareness and addressing the roles of reflections, projections, and identifications in... *Emotions*	Teah Strozer	Jul 28 2002
Illusion of Self and Freedom Serial: SF-10119 Talk by Teah Strozer Vasubandhu Summer Intensive Sf Ew on 2002-07-26 The talk explores the nature of self and the impermanence of form, feeling, perception, consciousness, and habitual tendencies, emphasizing the teachings from the Anatta Lakkhana Sutta and how these insights lead to the practice... *Consciousness, Emotions*	Teah Strozer	Jul 26 2002
Unraveling Illusions: Embrace Interconnectedness Serial: SF-10120 Talk by Teah Strozer Vasubandhu Summer Intensive Sf Ew on 2002-07-22 The discussion emphasizes the delusion of separating self and other, highlighting how such concepts entrap individuals in Samsara, and references the Nidanas, or the 12-fold chain, as the cause of suffering. By embracing... *Consciousness*	Teah Strozer	Jul 22 2002
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-00981 Buddhist culture rooting in California, purpose of ZC, banana in his back pocket, Puccini, motherhood, livelihood, Buddhahood, statuary invoking our higher purpose, Bodhisattva hatchery, sitting on black cushions, Jizo, Tara,... The talk explores the development of a Buddhist culture in California, emphasizing the San Francisco Zen Center's purpose of embodying and expressing Buddhist wisdom and compassion. It reflects on the "Bodhisattva hatchery"... *Perfect Wisdom, Renunciation, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Ceremony, Bodhisattva Precepts, Three...*	Fu Schroeder	Jul 21 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Beyond the Illusion of Self Serial: SF-10127 Talk by Teah Strozer Vasubandhu Summer Intensive Sf Ew on 2002-07-21 The talk explores the study of self and the dualistic nature of consciousness, emphasizing the importance of renouncing the "small self" that feels separate and in charge. Introducing the Vasubandhu's "Thirty Verses," the... *Study, Consciousness*	Teah Strozer	Jul 21 2002
Discovering Your Own Zen Path Serial: EB-00014 The talk explores the teachings and influence of Suzuki Roshi, particularly emphasizing his unique approach to Zen, which involves encouraging practitioners to discover their own path rather than relying solely on prescribed... *Dragons, Sengai, Lotus Sutra*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 03 2002
Fear, Failure, and Spiritual Leadership Serial: SF-00154 Wednesday talk. Poem; anxiety about things finishing; expressing ourselves, failure, resentment. The talk discusses themes of failure, fear, and leadership in spiritual practice, using poetry and personal anecdotes to explore these ideas. The speaker reflects on the fear of things ending and the failure to meet expectations... *Happiness, Monastic Practice, Don't Know Mind, Practice Period, Conversation, Samsara,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 19 2002
Interwoven Time: Zen and Responsibility Serial: SF-04337 The talk explores the concept of time, lineage, and responsibility through the lens of Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of past, present, and future. The discussion delves into the concept of "deep time" as... *Ceremony, Politics*		Jun 16 2002
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-01019 Work week: work practice, SFZC Mission Statement, two forms of Buddha's teaching: texts, etc, and common sense. Up to us to find satisfying relationship to Buddhist teaching, "Wisdom of Buddha" sutra - mind-only school, middle-... The talk examines the integration of work and spiritual practice within the framework of Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the mission of the San Francisco Zen Center to embody Buddha's wisdom and compassion. The discourse explores... *Perfect Wisdom, Buddha Mind, Realization, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Heart Sutra,...*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 05 2002 Green Gulch Farm
One-day Sitting Lecture Serial: SF-01018 Lotus Sutra (Heart Sutra), seals our mind with Buddha's mind, basics of the middle way are covered (in the Sutra of Innumerable Meanings), power of joy and compassion, devotion to the welfare of all living beings, Book of... The lecture delves into interpretations of the Lotus Sutra and its significance in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the power of compassion, joy, and dedication to the welfare of all beings. Using the Lotus Sutra and the Heart Sutra as... *Lotus Sutra, First Principle, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Nirvana, Four Noble Truths,...*	Fu Schroeder	May 11 2002 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Vulnerability Through Zen Connection Serial: EB-00013 The talk contemplates the feeling of being a fraud juxtaposed with the external validation of being a Zen teacher, exploring themes of authenticity, societal expectations, and inherent suffering. The narrative transitions into... *Priest, Big Mind, Money, Buddha Nature*	Edward Espe Brown	Mar 24 2002
Genzo-e Serial: SF-00116 The talk explores Dogen's "Shobo Genzo Sansui-kyo" (Mountains and Waters Sutra) and its significance in understanding Dogen's teachings. It discusses the challenging nature of translating Dogen's work, emphasizing the... *Nirvana, Monastic Practice, Ceremony, Transmission, Karma, Vinaya*	Shohaku Okumura	Mar 09 2002 1
The One Who's Not Busy Serial: SF-04338 The talk focuses on the Zen story of two brothers, highlighting the theme of busyness versus awareness. One brother, Yun Yan, responds to his brother Da Wu's comment about being too busy by stating there is "one who's not busy,"... *Duality, Manjushri, Tassajara*		Feb 03 2002
Whispers of Awakening: The Zen Path Serial: SF-04357 The talk explores the concept of "bodhicitta," or "mind of the way," in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the initial spiritual impulse towards awakening and compassion for all beings. This theme is illustrated through a traditional Zen... *Mill Valley, Shosan*		Feb 02 2002
Embracing Divine Dialogue in Relationships Serial: SF-00067 The talk explores the spiritual and poetic depth of the Psalms, proposing a reinterpretation where God is addressed as "you" to emphasize personal relationship. It transitions to discuss Martin Buber's "I and Thou" philosophy,... Intimacy, Absolute-and-Relative, Impermanence, Monastic Practice, Liberation, Ego...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 11 2002 City Center
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01017 The talk explores the symbolic figure of Mara in Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the struggle to transcend personal desires and illusions during the pursuit of enlightenment. The narrative of Shakyamuni Buddha's meditation under... *Two Truths, Four Noble Truths, Buddha Ancestors, New Year, Liberation, Renunciation,...*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 30 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Lotus Sutra's Zen Ecology Awakening Serial: SF-04345 The talk offers an in-depth exploration of the Lotus Sutra's profound influence on Zen Buddhism, particularly through the teachings of Eihei Dogen. It discusses the Zen Buddhist perspective on the Earth and space, emphasizing the... *Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Blue Cliff Record, Tassajara*		Oct 13 2001
Zen Paths to Peaceful Understanding Serial: SF-00509 The talk addresses the intersection of Zen practice with ethical considerations and reconciliation efforts, focusing on internal and external conflict resolution. It suggests that reconciliation begins with self-examination and...	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 01 2001 City Center
Zazen for Global Harmony Serial: SF-02287 The talk explores Zen practice as a means for fostering global harmony, emphasizing the need for objective reflection to understand the root causes of division and suffering in the world. It highlights the interconnectedness of...		Sep 19 2001
Transforming Hate Into Global Compassion Serial: SF-00051 Sunday talk. The talk analyzes a transformative journey from hatred to understanding and compassion, primarily reflecting on historical cycles of violence through vivid personal and historical examples, culminating in a call for global peace... *Hate, Current Events, Mill Valley, Interdependence, Sanctuary, Chanting*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 16 2001
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01033 The talk explores the transformation from hatred to compassion, using personal reflections and historical events to emphasize the importance of understanding and confronting human suffering and ignorance. It stresses the urgency... *Hate, Current Events, Mill Valley, Interdependence, Sanctuary, Delusion*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 16 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Mindfulness Over Materialism in America Serial: SF-04339 The talk focuses on the intersection of Buddhism with American culture, particularly critiquing consumerism as a prevailing "religion" in contrast to Buddhist values. By outlining the adaptation of Buddhism through historical... *Happiness*		Sep 09 2001
Zen and the Art of Liberation Serial: EB-00012 The talk explores themes of fear, trauma, and existential questioning, juxtaposed with the teachings of Zen, emphasizing the fluidity of reality and the importance of mindfulness in the present moment. The narrative weaves... *War*	Edward Espe Brown	Sep 03 2001
Walking in Beauty Through Zen Farming Serial: SF-00073 Wednesday night. The talk primarily explores the close relationship between Zen practice and agricultural efforts at Green Gulch Farm, emphasizing the themes of interconnectedness with nature, the importance of persistent learning, and adapting... Suzuki Roshi, Heart Sutra, Hate, Bowing, Mill Valley, Continuous Practice, Tassajara...	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 25 2001
Savoring Life Through Presence Serial: EB-00053 The talk explores the concept of relationship and presence in both cooking and life, emphasizing mindful engagement and appreciation rather than striving for perfection or mastery. Through insights from Zen teachings and poetry,... *Death, Emptiness, Rumi*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 18 2001
Boundless Narratives: Your Life Unbound Serial: EB-00011 This talk explores the creation of personal narratives as exemplified in performances and teachings, specifically referencing the Vimalakirti Sutra. It examines the theme of self-imposed limitations and the idea of creating one's... *Vimalakirti, Daily Life, Mahayana*	Edward Espe Brown	Jul 01 2001
Mindful Engagement in Life's Tasks Serial: EB-00010 The talk addresses the relationship between work and practice within Zen philosophy, emphasizing engagement with life's tasks through mindful presence rather than avoidance. It explores the shift from control to compassion and... *Intimacy, Liberation, Posture*	Edward Espe Brown	Jun 06 2001
The Essence of Continuous Practice Serial: SF-04344 The talk examines excerpts from Eihei Kōroku by Zen Master Dogen, particularly focusing on Dogen's later teachings. It highlights the importance of daily practices and the realization of Dharma in everyday activities, discussing... *Book of Serenity, Non-attachment, Samsara, Hongzhi*		Jun 04 2001
Everyday Courage in Zen Practice Serial: SF-04346 The talk elaborates on the metaphorical courage of everyday Zen practice as described through teachings and imagery found in Buddhist texts. The narrative emphasizes transcending the notion of future enlightenment predictions,... *Tassajara, Ordinary Mind, Vimalakirti, Diversity, Ego*		May 29 2001
Moonlit Paths to Enlightenment Serial: SF-04347 The talk focuses on Dogen's views on themes of enlightenment and the natural world, using the full moon as a symbol of completeness and beauty. The discourse delves into interpretations of Zen images and koans, such as the full... *Buddha's Birthday, Bodhidharma, Book of Serenity, Sandokai*		May 22 2001
Evolving Zen: Dogen's Monastic Insights Serial: SF-04348A The talk explores Zen Master Dogen's later teachings, focusing on the formal discourses delivered to his monks at Eheiji Temple. It examines the transformation in Dogen's approach from his earlier general teachings to a monastic-... *Intimacy, Karmic Consciousness, Gratitude, Doubt, Ordinary Mind*		May 14 2001
Wholehearted Practice, Universal Enlightenment Serial: SF-04348B This talk discusses Dogen's teachings on the importance of engaging completely in a single practice as a path to realizing the universal nature of all practices, specifically referencing the historical context of 13th-century... *Funeral, Patience, Bodhidharma, Thich Nhat Hanh*		May 14 2001
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01036 In this lecture, the focus is on the teachings of Jizo, a significant figure in Japanese and Buddhist traditions known for aiding children and travelers, showcasing a compassionate presence that guides people through life's... Ceremony, Intimacy, Impermanence, Mill Valley, Separation, Happiness, Zazen, Emptiness...	Fu Schroeder	May 06 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Ehe Koroku: Language and Perception in Zen Serial: SF-04349 The talk centers on the ongoing translation of Dogen’s "Ehe Koroku," a 10-volume work consisting mostly of short formal Dharma talks, known as Jodo. These were given in a high-seat setting and are distinct from the more informal... *Bodhidharma, Lay Practice, Buddha's Birthday*		May 01 2001
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-01032 The talk explores the interplay between joy and sorrow as integral aspects of non-duality, emphasizing the human capacity for love and connection, particularly in the context of Zen practice. It references personal anecdotes and... *Buddha Nature, Gratitude, Practice Period, Posture, Non-duality*	Fu Schroeder	Mar 21 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Rilke's 8th Duino Elegy Serial: SF-03128 One-day Sitting: This tape belongs to the Everyday Zen Foundation Tape Club The talk explores the intersection of perception, existence, and spirituality through Rilke’s "8th Duino Elegy," emphasizing the contrast between human and animal awareness of the world. It discusses the anthropocentric... *Intimacy, Ego, Posture, Birth-and-Death, Happiness*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 10 2001 Walker Creek Ranch
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03131 This talk begins with a guided meditation session and transitions into a discussion on Zen practice, focusing on the Mumonkan Case 11 and the nature of testing in Zen. It reflects on the hermit tradition within Chinese Zen as a... *Buddha Nature, Suzuki Roshi, Nirvana*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 04 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-00932 The talk delves into the concepts of "waiting" and "practice" in Zen Buddhism, contrasting traditional views with a deeper exploration of curiosity as a driving force for practice. It reflects on personal experiences and... *Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi, Realization, Buddha Ancestors, Delusion, Interview, Zazen...*	Fu Schroeder	Feb 28 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Mindful Living Beyond Expectations Serial: EB-00009 The talk explores the practice of mindfulness and awareness through everyday experiences, emphasizing the ceremonial approach to ordinary activities such as eating, where attentiveness allows for a deeper appreciation and... *Ceremony, Doubt, Intimacy, Posture*	Edward Espe Brown	Feb 04 2001
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01122 The talk explores the deep connection between personal practice, community involvement, and spiritual teachings within Zen Buddhism, using the metaphor of "home leaving" as a central theme. It examines the essence of spiritual... *Study Period, Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, Liberation, Renunciation, Sanctuary,...*	Fu Schroeder	Jan 28 2001 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Illumination in Modern Life Serial: SF-04354 The talk primarily explores the teachings from "Cultivating the Empty Field," a translation of writings by Tian Tongzhi, an influential Chinese Zen master in the Soto Zen tradition. These writings articulate the experience of... *Cultivation, Silent Illumination, Nirvana*		Jan 06 2001
Solitude and Fulfillment in Zen Insight Serial: SF-00066 The talk centers on the exploration of Case Ten from the Mumonkan, specifically discussing the interactions between Ching Shui and Cao Shan concerning spiritual solitude and fulfillment. The koan illustrates the non-duality... *Soto Zen, Five Ranks, Emptiness, Nirvana, Renunciation, Suzuki Roshi, Samsara*...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 03 2001
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03628 This talk explores themes of New Year's traditions, the impact of consumerism on spiritual practice, and the inherent potential within each person for transformation, or "Tathagata Garbha." The discussion emphasizes the... *Buddha Nature*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 31 2000 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03608 The talk explores the concept of relaxation in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of balancing effort and acceptance in personal growth and understanding. It uses analogies from judo to illustrate the art of relaxing,... *Effort*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Dec 17 2000 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-01880 The talk explores themes of affirmation and confirmation within the context of Zen Buddhism, particularly referencing the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and Dogen Zenji. It reflects on childhood experiences and spiritual... *Buddha Nature, Buddha Ancestors, Delusion, Composure, Birth-and-Death, Teacher-and-Student,...*	Fu Schroeder	Dec 03 2000 Green Gulch Farm
Tenzo Kyokun Class Serial: SF-03663 The talk revolves around key teachings of Dogen's Tenzo Kyokun (Instructions for the Cook), emphasizing the Zen practice of maintaining equanimity regardless of circumstances, particularly in the preparation and consumption of... *Practice Period, Bodhisattva Way, Emptiness, Tassajara, Dharma Transmission, Big Mind,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 28 2000 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03604 This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and everyday life, emphasizing the spiritual significance of simple, daily tasks as described in Dogen Zenji's instructions for the head cook, the "Tenzo Kyokun." The narrative... *Ceremony, Dragons, Zazen, Big Mind, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 26 2000 Green Gulch Farm
Tenzo Kyokun Class Serial: SF-03664 The talk focuses on the Zen text "Tenzo Kyokun," exploring themes such as the meaning of practice, the essence of words and phrases, and the significance of wholehearted engagement in Zen practice. Through a discussion of Tenzo... *Emptiness, Dragons, Intimacy, Dharma Transmission, Zazen, Hindrances, Impermanence,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 21 2000 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03234 The talk explores the concept of gratitude through the lens of Zen and Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing its intrinsic connection to our existence and the universe. The central thesis posits that gratitude arises from a profound... *Conversation, Gratitude, Priest, Zazen, Birth-and-Death, Funeral, Cultivation, Continuous...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 12 2000 Green Gulch Farm

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