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Title	Speaker	Date
Women in Buddhism Class Serial: SF-03657 The talk examines the androcentric and patriarchal structures within Buddhism and broader religious history, focusing on women's roles and their marginalization. It delves into anthropological perspectives on ancient goddess-... *Ceremony, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Precepts, Priest, Ordination, Suzuki Roshi, Teacher-and-...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 30 1995 Unknown
Hungry Ghosts - Seijiki Ceremony Serial: SF-03093 Sunday Lecture The talk explores the theme of desire in Zen Buddhism, focusing on how desires relate to suffering and the path to enlightenment. It uses the teachings of Master Ma and the Four Noble Truths to highlight the nature of desire,... *Practice Period, Precepts, Ceremony, Four Noble Truths, Don't Know Mind*...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 29 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Mindfulness and the Hungry Ghost Serial: SF-10123 Talk by Sunday On Hungry Ghosts And Sejiki Zoketsu Norman Fischer Sf Ew on 1995-10-29 The talk explores the concept of desire and its fulfillment through Zen practice, referring to teachings like "This very mind is Buddha" and the Four Noble Truths. It discusses how to approach desire not by striving to eliminate...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 29 1995
Awakening Desire Through Mindful Awareness Serial: SF-10109 Talk by Sunday On Hungry Ghosts And Sejiki Zoketsu Norman Fischer Yt on 1995-10-29 The talk explores the concept of desire and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, emphasizing that "this very mind is Buddha". It delves into understanding desire's role in human dissatisfaction and how practices of awareness,...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 29 1995
Embracing Oneness Through Zen Presence Serial: SF-02702 The talk explores the theme of embracing oneness in Zen practice, particularly through teachings from Xin Xin Ming, Dogen Zenji, and Suzuki Roshi. The key focus is on being present and accepting all aspects of oneself without... Hsin Hsin Ming, Composure, Emotions, Suzuki Roshi, Daily Life, Hate, Zazen, Emptiness...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Oct 25 1995 Unknown
Women in Buddhism Serial: SF-00153 Class This talk introduces a six-session course titled "Women in Buddhism," which aims to explore the historical and contemporary roles of women within Buddhist traditions. The initial session outlines the course structure,... *Buddha Nature, Ego, Ceremony, Priest, Fundraising, Lay Practice*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 23 1995 1 of 6 Green Gulch Farm
Causes and Conditions Serial: SF-03660 One-day sitting The talk explores the themes of causes and conditions and the practice of zazen, illustrating the importance of embracing the present moment without striving for understanding. The koan "Yunyan Sweeping the Ground" from the "Book... *Emptiness, Posture, Book of Serenity, Subject-and-Object, Realization, Buddha Nature, Suzuki...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 14 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Practice: Trust in Being Serial: SF-02701 The main thesis of this talk addresses the practice of Zen through the exploration of the mind of absolute trust or faith, encouraging practitioners to fully realize their true nature by engaging in upright sitting meditation.... *Buddha Mind, Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors, Precepts, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Hsin Hsin Ming...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Oct 14 1995 Unknown
Wholehearted Zen: Living Your Faith Serial: SF-02703 The talk primarily discusses the philosophy of wholehearted living through Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of doing things with complete enthusiasm and without attachment to personal preferences. The central thesis is to... Hsin Hsin Ming, Soto Zen, Nirvana Sutra, Gratitude, Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Oct 11 1995 Unknown
Embrace Life's Imperfect Journey Serial: EB-00119 The talk weaves personal narratives, touching on themes of gratitude, patience, and the inevitability of suffering. It reflects on experiences with community support during crises, visits to monasteries in China, and television... *Patience, Paramitas, Intimacy*	Edward Espe Brown	Oct 08 1995
Bowing, Sleepiness and Restlessness Serial: SF-00152 Wednesday dharma talk. The talk focuses on the Zen practices of bowing, addressing sleepiness and restlessness in meditation, and the spirit of service within the community. Drawing from Suzuki Roshi’s teachings, the practice of bowing is presented as... Suzuki Roshi, Heart Sutra, Posture, Chanting, Ceremony, Zazen, Hindrances, Bowing...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 04 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Bodhidharma Serial: SF-03627 Sunday Lecture The talk examines themes surrounding Bodhidharma's legacy in spreading Buddhism to China and the nuanced understanding of emptiness, twining vines in the teacher-disciple relationship, and the idea of reconciliation and atonement... *Forgiveness, Three Treasures, Bodhidharma, Emptiness, Precepts, Blue Cliff Record, Book of...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 01 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Meanings of the Word Dharma Serial: SF-03094 Sunday Lecture The talk elaborates on the meanings of the word "dharma" within Buddhist philosophy and practice, emphasizing its interpretations as the smallest unit of experience, the natural laws of the universe, and the teachings of Buddha.... *Ceremony, Zazen, Birth-and-Death, Soto Zen, Buddha's Birthday, Family Practice,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 24 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Our Bodies and Our Practice Serial: SF-03528 Wednesday Lecture This talk explores the intricate relationship between the body and spiritual practice, focusing on the speaker's personal experiences of numbness and emotional shutdown prior to embracing mindfulness practices. Delving into the...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 20 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Putting Our Effort Into Sitting Serial: SF-03607 One-day sitting The discussion emphasizes the importance of fully committing to the practice of Zazen during a one-day sitting by reclaiming the initial motivation for participating, as echoed in Kadagiri Roshi's teachings. This commitment... *Realization, Posture, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Emptiness, Delusion*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 16 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Our Relationship with Form - Speech & Food Serial: SF-00151 Wednesday dharma talk. The talk explores the themes of discipline and form in Zen practice, specifically in relation to speech and food. Through stories from literature and personal experiences, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to traditional... Conversation, Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Ceremony, Funeral, Happiness, Bowing...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Sep 06 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Five Attributes of a Teacher Serial: SF-03218 One-day sitting The talk focuses on the five essential qualities beneficial for anyone in the role of a teacher: honesty, faithfulness, maintaining vision with flexibility, seeing students as embodiments of the Buddha, and the willingness to be... *Book of Serenity, Teacher-and-Student, Blue Cliff Record, Practice Period, Thoroughness,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jul 15 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Freedom's Paradox: Stopping to Liberate Serial: SF-00987 This talk explores the nuanced understanding of freedom within Buddhist practice, contrasting it with the cultural concept of doing as one pleases. The speaker reflects on personal liberation through the practice of "stopping,"... *Realization, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Daily Life, Right Effort, Happiness*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 05 1995 Unknown
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03577 The talk explores the themes of happiness and forgiveness through the perspectives of the Declaration of Independence and Buddhist teachings. It reflects on how happiness, often perceived as dependent on external factors, is... *Ceremony, Priest, Manjushri, Patience, Happiness, Forgiveness*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 02 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Emptying Yourself To Receive The Gift To Give It Away Again Serial: SF-03096 Sunday Lecture The talk explores the cyclic process of giving and receiving as central to both poetry and Zen practice, emphasizing the acts of emptying oneself to receive gifts and sharing them with others. Discussions also focus on the role... *Concentration, Posture, Ceremony, Zazen, Interview, Soto Zen, Teacher-and-Student, Emotions...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jun 25 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Studying Yourself through Zazen and Oryoki Serial: SF-03672 One-day sitting The talk emphasizes studying oneself through Zazen and Oryoki, highlighting how practices help in experiencing life freshly with no attachment to repetitive thought patterns. The discussion touches on teachings from Zen master... *Posture, Zazen, Rinzai, Forgiveness, Bowing, Emotions*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jun 17 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03097 The talk explores Zen philosophy and practice, particularly the importance of engaging deeply with one's own nature regardless of religious background, as outlined by Suzuki Roshi in "Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind." The discussion... Practice Period, Ceremony, Suzuki Roshi, Priest, Right Speech, Zazen, Daily Life...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jun 04 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03674 The talk primarily explores themes of remembrance and transformation through the lens of Zen practice, using Memorial Day and the story of a family scattering a loved one's ashes as starting points. The narrative draws parallels... *Three Treasures, Practice Period, Delusion, Hate, Repentance, Sangha, Karma, Confession-and-...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 28 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Shantideva Class Serial: SF-03203 Practice of Wisdom The discourse explores the final Paramita in the context of practicing wisdom according to Shantideva, detailing the transition from conceptual understanding to experiential realization of Bodhicitta. It delves into the concept... *Emptiness, Ego, Posture, Interdependence, Zazen, Obstacles, Patience, Emotions*...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 23 1995 Unknown
Shantideva Class Serial: SF-03204 Practice of Concentration The talk explores Shantideva's perspective on meditation, focusing specifically on the paramita of concentration and joyous effort in spiritual practice. It delves into the need to cultivate bodhicitta and its relation to joyous... Obstacles, Concentration, Family Practice, Absolute-and-Relative, Zazen, Ceremony...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 16 1995 Unknown
Shantideva Class Serial: SF-03205 The talk centers on the examination and practice of bodhicitta (the mind of enlightenment) and the paramita of patience, followed by the introduction of virya (joyful effort/energy). The discussion explores how patience is not... *Patience, Emotions, Right Speech, Happiness, Zazen*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 09 1995 Unknown
Shantideva Class Serial: SF-03206 The talk focuses on Shantideva's teachings on developing an altruistic and awakened mind through the practice of bodhicitta, emphasizing the role of mental transformation and morality. The practice involves adhering to the six... *Concentration, Renunciation, Patience, Happiness, Emotions*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	May 02 1995 Unknown
Shantideva Class Serial: SF-03200 Practice of Morality/Ethics The talk focuses on the teaching and practice of bodhicitta and the Six Paramitas through Shantideva’s perspective, emphasizing the altruistic nature and mental conditioning necessary to cultivate a mind that embodies these... *Doubt, Emotions, Don't Know Mind, Hate*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 25 1995 Unknown
Picnic Generosity and Inner Fulfillment Serial: EB-00118 The talk reflects on the nature of generosity through a personal anecdote about preparing and sharing food at a picnic, exploring the concept of giving without expectation from a Zen Buddhism perspective. It emphasizes the act of... *Community, War, Buddha's Birthday, Thich Nhat Hanh*	Edward Espe Brown	Apr 23 1995
One-day Sitting Serial: SF-03219 The talk explores the practice of Zen as a means of maturing into moral and conscious beings, by aligning oneself with posture and breath in meditation. The practice aims to uncover deeper truths by occupying a middle ground... *Posture, Monastic Practice, Emotions, Ego, Soto Zen, Don't Know Mind*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 22 1995 Unknown
Shantideva Class Serial: SF-03186 Practice of Generosity/Giving The talk elaborates on the practice of generosity within the context of Bodhisattva training, with a focus on the Six Paramitas as defined by Shantideva in the "Bodhisattva Charyavatara." The main thesis is to explore how these... *Patience, Repentance, Don't Know Mind, Cultivation*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 18 1995 Unknown
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03547 The primary focus of the talk is on the interconnectedness and compassionate intent central to Buddhist practice, explored through the equivalence of the Buddha mind and sentient beings. It reflects on narratives, such as the... *Buddha Mind, Ceremony, Priest, Hindrances, Six Realms, Monkey Mind, Buddha's Birthday...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Apr 16 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha's Birthday Serial: SF-03095 Sunday Lecture The talk discusses the celebration of Buddha's Birthday at Green Gulch, highlighting its significance and the various ceremonies associated with Buddha's life, including his enlightenment and parinirvana. The speaker explains the... *Liberation, Nirvana, Chanting, Ceremony, Bowing, Buddha's Birthday*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 09 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00146 The talk explores the significance of understanding and practicing the spirit of Zen through the metaphor of a dragon representing life's pervasive power. It emphasizes the importance of the three treasures—Buddha, Dharma, and... *Realization, Gratitude, Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Sangha, Dragons*	Tenshin Fletcher	Apr 04 1995
Embracing Unity Beyond Preferences Serial: SF-02697 The talk explores insights from the Zen poem "Xin Xin Ming" by analyzing the nature of mental disturbances caused by setting personal likes against dislikes. It emphasizes that the lack of understanding of the deeper meaning of... *Practice Period, Delusion, Posture, Daily Life, Hate, Happiness*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Apr 04 1995 Unknown
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00144 The talk centers on the theme of "transmission of the light" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that it is an ongoing process rather than a singular event. It explores the personal, relational aspects of Dharma transmission between... *Ceremony, Transmission, Absolute-and-Relative, Teacher-and-Student, Dharma Transmission,...*	John Daido Loori	Apr 03 1995
Oneness Embodied: Dharma Transmission Rituals Serial: SF-00018 The talk explores the DEMPO-E, a seven-day ceremonial practice within Zen tradition, where the Dharma is transmitted from teacher to disciple through a series of rituals, including HO-E KANKIN and DAI-TEN-SAN-PAI. The... *Ceremony, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Precepts, Posture, Buddha Ancestors, Teacher-and-...*	Ikko Narasaki	Mar 30 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00140 The talk explores the transformative power of Zen practice, focusing on the personal realization that home and self are not external pursuits but internal states. It reflects on the concepts of Dharma transmission and the... Gratitude, Monastic Practice, Ceremony, Transmission, Big Mind, Lay Practice, Emotions...	Genpo Merzel	Mar 28 1995
Practicing With The Precepts Serial: SF-00143 Tokubetsu Sesshin The talk emphasizes the essence of the true Dharma transmission, comparing the historical transmission of Buddhism in Japan and China with the modern reception of Buddhism in America. It highlights the significance of the Sixteen... *Precepts, Transmission, Bodhisattva Precepts, Bodhidharma, Three Treasures*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 28 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00139 The talk explores the theme of "Active Participation in Loss," inspired by Uchiyama Roshi's book "Opening the Hand of Thought." It emphasizes embracing loss, suffering, and impermanence as integral to spiritual practice and... *Delusion, Sangha, Hate*	Jakusho Kwong	Mar 27 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00145 The talk emphasizes the importance of Zazen practice in revealing the true nature of the original self, illustrating how the posture and mind of Zazen connect with the infinite universe and all beings, as conveyed in Sawaki Roshi... *Transmission, Posture, Delusion, Right Effort, Zazen, Daily Life*	Tenryu	Mar 27 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00142 The talk explores a personal journey into Zen practice, highlighting the transformation from an initial disinterest due to Marxist beliefs to becoming a Soto Zen priest. This journey is marked by exploring differences between... Precepts, Ceremony, Priest, Transmission, Rinzai, Soto Zen, New Year, Tassajara...	Akiyama	Mar 25 1995
Importance of Shikantaza Serial: SF-03104 Description of Tokubetsu Sesshin The talk focuses on the practice of Shikantaza, or "just sitting," as a foundational aspect of Soto Zen, emphasizing its simplicity and healing power. Descriptions of a Tokubetsu Sesshin at Green Gulch highlight the gathering of... *Ceremony, Lotus Sutra, Priest, Buddha's Birthday, Realization, Soto Zen, Practice Period...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 19 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00141 The talk discusses the importance of transmitting and maintaining the Soto Zen tradition, focusing on the essential doctrines of "shikan taza" (just sitting) and "sokushin zebutsu" (this very mind is Buddha). It emphasizes the... *Soto Zen, Ceremony, Transmission, Precepts, Subject-and-Object, Bodhidharma, Realization, Lay...*	Maezumi Roshi	Mar 15 1995
Embracing Constancy in Buddhist Practice Serial: SF-00076 The talk explores the practice of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, emphasizing acceptance and understanding of one's own nature as central to Buddhist practice. It reflects on the thoughts of Kadagiri Roshi... *Hate, Suzuki Roshi, Repentance, Sangha, Practice Period, Tassajara, Karma, Emptiness,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 22 1995
Jewel of Sangha Serial: SF-03102 Sunday Lecture The lecture "Jewel of Sangha" explores the concept of Sangha, emphasizing the spiritual community's vital role in deepening the practice of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. The discussion stresses community as an... *Gratitude, Heart Sutra, Three Treasures, Teacher-and-Student, Sangha, Happiness, Politics,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 29 1995 Green Gulch Farm
To Be Oneself Serial: SF-00157 Sunday talk; what does that mean - what's that? Finding out what this means is a vast undertaking. The talk explores the concept of being oneself as a complex and personal journey, discussed through experiences at a retreat involving theater, calligraphy, communication exercises, and dance, where participants seek authenticity... *Conversation, Practice Period, New Year, Lay Practice, Separation, Skandhas, Emotions, Dragons...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jan 15 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Embracing Zen: Self and Community Serial: SF-00065 The talk focuses on the importance of self-reliance in Zen practice, while also acknowledging the value of community and relationships with teachers. Personal reflections are shared regarding experiences with various Zen teachers... *Practice Period, Ceremony, Priest, Transmission, Zazen, Birth-and-Death, New Year, Teacher-and...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 04 1995 City Center
Sunday Lecture Serial: SF-03116 The talk examines the Zen concept of "think not thinking," primarily interpreting it through Dogen's teachings, suggesting that one should allow thoughts to come and go without attaching to them or forming a continuous narrative... *Patience, Chanting, Soto Zen, Delusion, Don't Know Mind*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Dec 18 1994 Green Gulch Farm
Wednesday Lecture Serial: SF-03612 This talk explores the intersection of Buddhist concepts with cultural traditions, focusing on the idea of miracles and their relevance in spiritual practice. The discussion highlights festivals of light like Hanukkah as an... Emptiness, Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Posture, Subject-and-Object, Diversity...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Nov 30 1994 Green Gulch Farm

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