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Title	Speaker	Date
Preferences and Compassion Serial: SF-10173 6/14/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the teachings of the "Xin Xin Ming," emphasizing the opening lines: "The great way is not difficult for those who have no preferences." It explores the significance of being unattached to preferences and... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, difficulty*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jun 14 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Gratitude and Humility Serial: SF-10304 6/17/2009, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis dharma talk at City Center. The talk examines a personal journey toward understanding theology, with a focus on the intersections between Christianity, Buddhism, and broader belief systems. The speaker reflects on chaplaincy, theological education, and the... *Gratitude, Buddhism, Time*	Kyoshin Wendy Lewis	Jun 17 2009 City Center
Samadhi Serial: SF-10147 6/20/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and authentic expression, examining how mindful involvement in each moment allows for a connection to the essence of life, akin to the state of samadhi. This is articulated... *Describe, Practice, Breath*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jun 20 2009 City Center
Father's Day and the Three Minds Serial: SF-10144 6/21/2009, Seido Lee deBarros dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk discusses the interconnected concepts of joyful mind (kishin), parental mind (roshin), and magnanimous mind (daishin) as outlined by Dogen in Zen philosophy, with an emphasis on applying these concepts in everyday life... *Dogen, Practice, Work*	Seido Lee Debarros	Jun 21 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha and Mara Serial: SF-10281 6/24/2009, Mark Lancaster dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the complexity of living within the tension between the good and evil, light and dark, represented by Buddha and Mara. It questions the conventional understanding of Zen precepts, proposing that adhering rigidly... *Precepts, Practice, Buddha*	Mark Lancaster	Jun 24 2009 City Center
Pride Serial: SF-10227 6/27/2009, Jisan Tova Green dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the transformative power of pride for the LGBTIQ community, particularly in the context of Gay Pride celebrations and the Stonewall Uprising's legacy. It emphasizes pride as a healing and empowering force for... *Time, Community, Love*	Jisan Tova Green	Jun 27 2009 City Center
Which Moon Is This? Serial: SF-10201 6/28/2009, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen concept of being "too busy" through a Zen koan involving monks Yunnan and Dao Wu, introducing themes of spiritual emergency and reflection on significant life moments. The discourse analyzes how these... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Fu Schroeder	Jun 28 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Being a Bodhisattva Serial: SF-10207 6/28/2009, Robert Thomas dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk centers on personal experiences and insights into the practice of being a bodhisattva within the Zen tradition, highlighting key aspects such as compassion, awakening, and bodhicitta. It emphasizes the application of... *Bodhisattva, Practice, Buddha*	Do-on Robert Thomas	Jun 28 2009 Tassajara
Savoring Serial: SF-10171 7/1/2009, Dr. Marlene Jones dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the application of Zen principles, focusing on meditation, mindfulness, and the "middle path" in life. It emphasizes the practice of silence, patience, and savoring each moment, even while acknowledging... *Suffering, Practice, Letting Go*	Marlene Jones	Jul 01 2009 City Center
An Inquiry Into Hope Serial: SF-10246 7/5/2009, Zesho Susan O'Connell dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the complex nature of hope in the context of Zen philosophy, particularly as it relates to the tension between hope and fear. The discussion references Pema Chodron's warnings against hope as a grounding or... *Love, Time, Pain*	Zesho Susan O'Connell	Jul 05 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Intensifying Just Sitting Serial: SF-10213 7/11/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. This talk explores the concept of intensiveness in spiritual practice, particularly through the lens of Zen Buddhism and Shikantaza (just sitting). The discussion emphasizes the value of engaging with both the enriching and the... *Shikantaza, Practice, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 11 2009 City Center
Diversity Serial: SF-10205 7/13/2009, Furyu Schroeder and Larry Yang dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk focuses on the collaboration between two Zen teachers in conducting a diversity workshop aimed at expanding inclusivity and understanding within the spiritual community. The discussion explores the necessity of... *Community, Practice, Time*		Jul 13 2009 Tassajara
Embodying Zen's Inner Light Serial: SF-10243 Talk by Sojun Mel Weitsman at Tassajara on 2009-07-13 The talk discusses the concept of "Light" within Soto Zen, emphasizing its tangible, substantial nature rather than a metaphorical one. Key discussions include Keizan Zenji's "The Transmission of Light," Dogen's "Komyo," and the... *Buddha, Koan, Buddhism*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 13 2009 Tassajara
Zen Path: Less Busy, More Whole Serial: SF-10150 Talk by Marc Lesser at Tassajara on 2009-07-18 The talk explores the concept of reducing busyness in life to achieve greater productivity, satisfaction, and engagement, referencing Zen principles like impermanence and no-self. It emphasizes "accomplishing more by doing less... *Practice, Time, Tassajara*	Marc Lesser	Jul 18 2009 Tassajara
Zen Practices & Zen Institutions Serial: SF-10181 7/18/2009, Michael Wenger dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the three vital components of Zen training: Zazen and teacher relationships, the forms and teachings, and cultural communications, analogized as Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, respectively. The discussion expands... *Practice, Zazen, Compassion*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 18 2009 City Center
Suffering and Wholehearted Commitment Serial: SF-10264 7/19/2009, Darlene Cohen dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In the talk, the exploration of suffering, attachment, and the practice of Zen is discussed with a focus on utilizing chronic pain and despair as means for spiritual growth and stability. The discourse underscores the importance... *Pain, Practice, Time*	Darlene Cohen	Jul 19 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Teacher-Student Relationship Serial: SF-10202 7/21/2009, Michael Wenger dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the components of Zen practice, highlighting the importance of Zazen and the teacher-student relationship, while also addressing the roles of form, teachings, and cultural context. It emphasizes compassion as a... *Practice, Time, Tassajara*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Jul 21 2009 Tassajara
Latest News on Bodhidharma Serial: SF-10279 7/22/2009, Andy Ferguson dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores a new interpretation of Bodhidharma's life and travels, emphasizing his importance to Zen Buddhism and his efforts to avoid imperial influence, contrasting with the traditional narrative. The speaker argues that... *Bodhidharma, Time, Buddhism*	Andy Ferguson	Jul 22 2009 Tassajara
Things I Didn't Know I Loved Serial: SF-10255 7/25/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The main thesis explores the human journey's complexity through Zen practice, framed by Norman Fisher’s interpretation of "The Odyssey." It discusses the interplay between noble human traits and their potential pitfalls,... *Balance, Time, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 25 2009 City Center
Creating a Culture of Wisdom and Compassion Serial: SF-10231 7/26/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the interconnectedness of life at Green Gulch Farm, positing a metaphorical relationship between the farm, symbolizing the tangible, and the dragon, embodying the inconceivable aspects of existence. The... *Practice, Wisdom, Compassion*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Jul 26 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Talk Day #1 Serial: SF-10143 7/27/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores themes of equanimity, mindfulness, and the nature of awareness through the lens of Zen practice. It uses Nazim Hikmet's poem as a metaphor for finding sweetness in life's challenging moments and reflects on the... *Suffering, Practice, Time*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 27 2009 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day #2 Serial: SF-10259 7/28/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk discusses the concept of transforming habitual energies through mindful experiences and the profound understanding that comes from engaging with both the challenging and joyful moments. It emphasizes the practice of... *Breath, Consciousness, Practice*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 28 2009 City Center
Gate Gate Paragate Serial: SF-10311 7/28/2009, Eijun Linda Ruth Cutts dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the teachings of emptiness within the context of Zen Buddhism, connecting themes from the Heart Sutra with practical wisdoms such as accepting things as they are. Discussions include reflections on Suzuki Roshi’... *Heart Sutra, Wisdom, Suzuki Roshi*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jul 28 2009 Tassajara
Sesshin Talk Day #3 Serial: SF-10158 7/29/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk centers on the exploration of Zen practice during a sashim, especially highlighting the transition from preconceived notions of practice towards a deeper engagement with ordinary experiences. It emphasizes that the... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 29 2009 City Center
Translating Dogen's Shobogenzo Serial: SF-10303 7/29/2009, Kazuaki Tanahashi dharma talk at Tassajara. The central focus of this talk is the discussion of a significant translation project of Zen Master Dogen, specifically the "Shobo Genzo," aimed at making his teachings accessible and inspiring for Western Dharma practitioners.... *Dogen, japanese, Buddha*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Jul 29 2009 Tassajara
Sesshin Talk Day #4 Serial: SF-10223 7/30/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the complexities of human suffering through the lens of a tragic incident involving a custody battle and its devastating consequences. It examines the limitations of holding one-sided opinions and the role of... *Practice, Suffering, Blue Cliff Record*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 30 2009 City Center
Sesshin Talk Day #5 Serial: SF-10206 7/31/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the Zen practice of being "undone by the moment," emphasizing the importance of detaching from self-centered desires to embrace interconnectedness and spiritual existence. Key themes include the distinction... *Practice, Time, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jul 31 2009 City Center
Inner Peace, Outer Peace: An Interfaith Dialogue Serial: SF-10189 8/1/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky, Brother David Steindel-Rast, and Gayum Matcher dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the concept of inner and outer peace through Buddhist, Christian, and Sufi perspectives, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, order, and love. The discussion highlights the challenges presented by the... *Peace, Stillness, Time*	Brother David Steindl-Rast, Myogen Steve Stücky, Gayan Macher	Aug 01 2009 Tassajara
Growing Up Serial: SF-10296 8/1/2009, Hozan Alan Senauke dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the interplay between personal aspirations and one's spiritual journey, emphasizing the cultivation of composure and the integration of playfulness and seriousness in life. The speaker reflects on childhood... *Practice, Breath, Suzuki Roshi*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Aug 01 2009 City Center
Opening to our Actual Life Serial: SF-10252 8/2/2009, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk explores the Zen concept of relativity and perception, focusing on how labeling experiences as "big" or "little" influences our understanding and connection with life. The discussion uses the "Platform Sutra of the Sixth... *Platform Sutra, Breath, Practice*	Jiryu Rutschman-Byler	Aug 02 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Flower of Your Life Force Blooming Serial: SF-10161 8/3/2009, Edward Espe Brown dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk discusses the significance of identifying one's life's purpose through intuitive experiences and personal passions, exemplified by early memorable encounters like baking bread. Emphasizing the Zen practice of awareness... *Practice, Work, Time*	Edward Espe Brown	Aug 03 2009 Tassajara
The Spirit of Practice: Christian and Zen Serial: SF-10219 8/5/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller & Brother David Steindl-Rast dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the themes of faith, hope, and love, as articulated through Zen and Christian perspectives. The dialogue particularly focuses on interpreting these concepts beyond mere belief systems and examines how faith is... *Faith, Practice, Love*	Ryushin Paul Haller, Brother David Steindl-Rast	Aug 05 2009 Tassajara
Suffering Serial: SF-10154 8/8/2009, Zoketsu Norman Fischer dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk explores the pervasive nature of suffering, defined by the Pali term "dukkha," which transcends the notion of it being a rare or eliminable occurrence. It emphasizes suffering as an integral aspect of human existence,... *Suffering, Desire, Meditation*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 08 2009 Tassajara
What Brings Us to this Place? Serial: SF-10305 8/8/2009, Shokan Jordan Thorn dharma talk at City Center. This talk examines the spiritual journey in Zen practice, focusing on the transformative role of Zazen (Zen meditation) as a practice not for achieving special states, but for realizing the world as it is, emphasizing non-duality... *Practice, Zazen, Meditation*	Shokan Jordan Thorn	Aug 08 2009 City Center
From Siddhartha to Buddha Serial: SF-10260 8/9/2009, Furyu Schroeder dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk examines the life of Shakyamuni Buddha, focusing on his journey from privileged prince Siddhartha to enlightenment, emphasizing the transformative aspects of his journey that reflect the potential for personal change... *Buddha, Time, Greed*	Fu Schroeder	Aug 09 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Tea at the Palaz of Hoon Serial: SF-10278 8/12/2009, Mary Mocine dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the concept of the "koan of everyday life," examining how to live in emptiness while engaging with the myriad dharmas of mundane existence. The discussion emphasizes the balance between embracing emptiness and... *Time, Emptiness, Study*	Mary Mocine	Aug 12 2009 City Center
Lineage Serial: SF-10261 The talk explores the concept of lineage in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its significance in connecting practitioners to their ancestry, both within the monastic tradition and their biological families. It discusses the evolving... *Practice, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Ryuko Laura Burges	Aug 15 2009 City Center
Practicing With Money Serial: SF-10169 8/16/2009, Ryushin Paul Haller dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the theme "Dharma of money," exploring the complex relationship between financial systems and spiritual practice. The discussion challenges the audience to re-evaluate conventional perceptions of wealth,... *Vow, Practice, Work*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Aug 16 2009 Tassajara
Kanzeon Serial: SF-10256 8/16/2009, Myogen Steve Stucky dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The talk centers on the practice of compassion and awareness through the invocation of Kanzeon, also known as Avalokiteshvara, and its ten-verse chant. The discourse explores the themes of human suffering, impermanence, and the... *Buddha, Pain, Practice*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Aug 16 2009 Green Gulch Farm
Guest and Host Serial: SF-10135 8/19/2009, Leslie James dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk primarily explores the dynamics of being both a guest and a host within one's practice and interactions, especially when faced with strong emotions or decision-making. It emphasizes the Zen concept of "host within the... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Leslie James	Aug 19 2009 Tassajara
Continuous Practice of Gratitude Serial: SF-10193 8/19/2009, Zenshin Greg Fain dharma talk at City Center. The talk focuses on the concept of "continuous practice" in Zen Buddhism, drawing from Dogen's writings in the Shobogenzo. It discusses how continuous practice is an integral part of Zen, emphasizing action and not being forced... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Gratitude*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 19 2009 City Center
Continuous Practice, Transformative Journey Serial: SF-10187 The talk centers on the concept of "Continuous Practice" as articulated by Dogen in the Shobogenzo, exploring how this practice is informed by actions and non-actions. It references Dogen's appreciation for Furong Daokai and... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Gratitude*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 19 2009 2 City Center
Perseverance in Zen Practice Serial: SF-10196 The talk focuses on the concept of continuous practice in Zen Buddhism, encouraging perseverance and dedication to practice amidst daily life challenges. Emphasis is placed on understanding continuous practice, acknowledging its... *Practice, Name, Continuous Practice*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 19 2009 1 City Center
Making your Best Effort in Each Moment Serial: SF-10180 8/22/2009, Rinso Ed Sattizahn dharma talk at City Center. The talk explores the teachings of Zen practice, particularly focusing on the concept of living fully in the present moment as articulated by Suzuki Roshi and Dōgen's essay "Genjokoan." It discusses the necessity of standing on... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Rinso Ed Sattizahn	Aug 22 2009 City Center
Ceremony and Ritual Serial: SF-10210 8/22/2009, Kokyo Henkel dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk examines the roles of ritual and ceremony in a monastic setting, identifying three primary functions: self-study, devotion expression, and ritual as an end in itself. It discusses resistance, grasping, and judgment... *Ceremony, Buddha, Chanting*	Kokyo Henkel	Aug 22 2009 Tassajara
Letting Go for Eternal Joy Serial: SF-10233 Talk by Ajahn Amaro at Tassajara on 2009-08-26 The talk explores the central Buddhist teaching that can be summarized in the words "don't cling to anything," as emphasized by both the Buddha and the Thai teacher Ajahn Buddhadasa. This teaching encapsulates the essence of... *Work, Tassajara, Letting Go*	Ajahn Amaro	Aug 26 2009 Tassajara
Nibbana (part B) Serial: SF-10262 8/26/2009, Ajahn Amaro dharma talk at Tassajara. The talk delves into the understanding of Nibbana, or Nirvana, exploring its often-misunderstood significance within spiritual teachings, particularly within the Theravada tradition. It discusses the practical approach of the... *Buddha, Letting Go, Time*	Ajahn Amaro	Aug 26 2009 Tassajara
Effortless Kindness in Meditation Serial: SF-10276 Talk by Ajahn Amaro Nibbana at Tassajara on 2009-08-26 The talk discusses the concept of "right effort" in Buddhism, emphasizing that true effort emerges from a place of kindness, mindfulness, and attunement, without the sense of self-attachment. It contrasts this with self-driven... *Meditation, Effort, Soto Zen*	Ajahn Amaro	Aug 26 2009 Tassajara
Continuity in Zen Practice Serial: SF-10286 The central thesis of this talk emphasizes the concept of "continuous practice" in Zen, drawing on the teachings of Dogen to elucidate how practice and enlightenment are intrinsically linked and inseparable. The discussion delves... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Time*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 28 2009 2 Tassajara
Endless Zen: Embracing Continuous Practice Serial: SF-10258 The talk explores the theme of continuous practice, specifically through the lens of Dogen Zenji's fascicle "Gyoji" from the Shobogenzo. It emphasizes the importance and depth of continuous practice in Zen, encouraging... *Practice, Practice Period, Continuous Practice*	Zenshin Greg Fain	Aug 28 2009 1 Tassajara

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