Dharma Talks given at San Francisco Zen Centerhttp://www.sfzc.orgAll rights reserved. San Francisco Zen Centeren-usThu, 24 Aug 2023 03:41:19 GMTThu, 24 Aug 2023 03:41:19 GMT60audio@sfzc.org (Audio at SFZC)DrupalPublic lectures given at San Francisco Zen CenterPublic lectures given at San Francisco Zen CenterZen,Buddhism,Dharma,Mahayana,Suzuki,RoshiSan Francisco Zen Centernoaudio@sfzc.orgSan Francisco Zen Center08/06/2023, Zenki Mary Mocine, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. I confess my hatred and ask about the fears underlying it. How do I work with this fear so as to respond from a generous place?https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/ZnZkUlqm-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 6 Aug 2023 18:00:00 GMT08/06/2023, Zenki Mary Mocine, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. I confess my hatred and ask about the fears underlying it. How do I work with this fear so as to respond from a generous place?00:37:45Zenki Mary MocineBuddhism, zen, bodhisattva, Four Noble Truthsnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/ZnZkUlqm-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center08/06/2023, Zenki Mary Mocine, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. I confess my hatred and ask about the fears underlying it. How do I work with this fear so as to respond from a generous place?07/30/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu encourages the practice of “Silent Illumination” from the Song Dynasty Chinese Chan teachings that the SFZC Soto Zen style of practice emerges from. https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/yqQh50KU-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 30 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT07/30/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu encourages the practice of “Silent Illumination” from the Song Dynasty Chinese Chan teachings that the SFZC Soto Zen style of practice emerges from. 00:38:16Jiryu Rutschman-Bylerzazen, zen, buddhism, Suzuki Roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/yqQh50KU-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center07/30/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu encourages the practice of “Silent Illumination” from the Song Dynasty Chinese Chan teachings that the SFZC Soto Zen style of practice emerges from.07/29/2023, Doshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Doshin Mako Voelkel, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, discusses everyday Zen practices and teachings for finding a fundamental belonging to oneself beyond the confusion of causes and conditions.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/V3MoJFmg-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 29 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT07/29/2023, Doshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Doshin Mako Voelkel, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, discusses everyday Zen practices and teachings for finding a fundamental belonging to oneself beyond the confusion of causes and conditions.00:38:56Dōshin Mako VoelkelBuddhism, zen, bodhisattva, Four Noble Truthsnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/V3MoJFmg-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center07/29/2023, Doshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Doshin Mako Voelkel, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, discusses everyday Zen practices and teachings for finding a fundamental belonging to oneself beyond the confusion of causes and conditions.07/23/2023, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. An exploration of gratitude and the precept of not killing life - what does it mean?https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/MBHlDlpD-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 23 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT07/23/2023, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. An exploration of gratitude and the precept of not killing life - what does it mean?00:50:33Ango Sara Tashkerecology, zen, precepts,nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/MBHlDlpD-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center07/23/2023, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. An exploration of gratitude and the precept of not killing life - what does it mean?07/16/2023, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. A discussion of Dogen Zenji’s instructions to the Head Cook with examples from our own kitchen practice here at San Francisco Zen Center.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/UYP0UvO1-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 16 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT07/16/2023, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. A discussion of Dogen Zenji’s instructions to the Head Cook with examples from our own kitchen practice here at San Francisco Zen Center.00:29:41Furyu Schroederkitchen, practice, tenzo, zen, buddhism, dogennohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/UYP0UvO1-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center07/16/2023, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. A discussion of Dogen Zenji’s instructions to the Head Cook with examples from our own kitchen practice here at San Francisco Zen Center.In this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Shosan Victoria Austin asks: How do we approach barriers and obstacles to meditation, to invite steadiness and comfort in these times? How do we serve our varied abilities and needs to establish a life of peaceful, harmonious practice?https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/dUu1VAOz-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 15 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMTIn this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Shosan Victoria Austin asks: How do we approach barriers and obstacles to meditation, to invite steadiness and comfort in these times? How do we serve our varied abilities and needs to establish a life of peaceful, harmonious practice?00:39:33Shosan Victoria AustinBuddhism, zen, bodhisattva, nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/dUu1VAOz-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen CenterIn this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Shosan Victoria Austin asks: How do we approach barriers and obstacles to meditation, to invite steadiness and comfort in these times? How do we serve our varied abilities and needs to establish a life of peaceful, harmonious practice?07/12/2023, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. In this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman shares the heartbreaking yet ultimately inspiring story of Patacara, one of Buddhism's first female ancestors, to illustrate how we might maintain our compassion, resilience, and presence of mind as we navigate times of great loss and suffering.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/HOAwuNDb-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 13 Jul 2023 03:00:00 GMT07/12/2023, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. In this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman shares the heartbreaking yet ultimately inspiring story of Patacara, one of Buddhism's first female ancestors, to illustrate how we might maintain our compassion, resilience, and presence of mind as we navigate times of great loss and suffering.00:42:40Tenzen David Zimmermanritual, death, zen, buddhismnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/HOAwuNDb-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center07/12/2023, Tenzen David Zimmerman, dharma talk at City Center. In this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Central Abbot Tenzen David Zimmerman shares the heartbreaking yet ultimately inspiring story of Patacara, one of Buddhism's first female ancestors, to illustrate how we might maintain our compassion, resilience, and presence of mind as we navigate times of great loss and suffering.07/09/2023, Dojin Sarah Emerson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Ritual is a way to heal ourselves, each other, and the earth.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/p127gO6O-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 9 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT07/09/2023, Dojin Sarah Emerson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Ritual is a way to heal ourselves, each other, and the earth.00:41:55Dojin Sarah Emersonritual, ceremony, zen, buddhismnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/p127gO6O-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center07/09/2023, Dojin Sarah Emerson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Ritual is a way to heal ourselves, each other, and the earth.07/08/2023, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at City Center. Hozan Alan Senauke, abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses the teacher-student relationship, using stories of Sojun Mel Weitsman and Suzuki Roshi. This rememberance and celebration of Sojun Weitsman also features a musical performance by Hozan.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/jf9hCaXz-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 8 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT07/08/2023, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at City Center. Hozan Alan Senauke, abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses the teacher-student relationship, using stories of Sojun Mel Weitsman and Suzuki Roshi. This rememberance and celebration of Sojun Weitsman also features a musical performance by Hozan.00:38:54Hozan Alan Senauketeacher, student, zen, buddhism, suzuki roshi, sojun mel weitsmannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/jf9hCaXz-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center07/08/2023, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at City Center. Hozan Alan Senauke, abbot of Berkeley Zen Center, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses the teacher-student relationship, using stories of Sojun Mel Weitsman and Suzuki Roshi. This rememberance and celebration of Sojun Weitsman also features a musical performance by Hozan.07/02/2023, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Three barriers to pass through, from Case 47 in the Gateless Barrier koan collection: where is your buddha-nature right now, how can you be free of birth and death when dying, and where do you go after death?https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/R74h6iub-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 2 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT07/02/2023, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Three barriers to pass through, from Case 47 in the Gateless Barrier koan collection: where is your buddha-nature right now, how can you be free of birth and death when dying, and where do you go after death?00:59:24Kokyo Henkelzen, buddhism, dogen, suzuki roshi, koannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/R74h6iub-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center07/02/2023, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Three barriers to pass through, from Case 47 in the Gateless Barrier koan collection: where is your buddha-nature right now, how can you be free of birth and death when dying, and where do you go after death?Shundo David Haye, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses a story between the Third and Fourth Ancestors in China, and offers ways to be free to meet the present moment without being caught up in our karmic conditioning.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/x1lvlqLl-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 1 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMTShundo David Haye, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses a story between the Third and Fourth Ancestors in China, and offers ways to be free to meet the present moment without being caught up in our karmic conditioning.32:00Shundo David Hayebuddhism, zen, dogen, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/x1lvlqLl-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen CenterShundo David Haye, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses a story between the Third and Fourth Ancestors in China, and offers ways to be free to meet the present moment without being caught up in our karmic conditioning.06/28/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. Senior Dharma Teacher Ryushin Paul Haller, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses shikantaza (just sitting) and how this practice of awareness can be expressed in everyday activity. To keep returning to awareness of the present moment is a foundational part of our path to awakening.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/2EXGHxU4-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 29 Jun 2023 03:00:00 GMT06/28/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. Senior Dharma Teacher Ryushin Paul Haller, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses shikantaza (just sitting) and how this practice of awareness can be expressed in everyday activity. To keep returning to awareness of the present moment is a foundational part of our path to awakening.00:41:48Ryushin Paul Hallerzazen, zen, buddhism, nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/2EXGHxU4-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/28/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. Senior Dharma Teacher Ryushin Paul Haller, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses shikantaza (just sitting) and how this practice of awareness can be expressed in everyday activity. To keep returning to awareness of the present moment is a foundational part of our path to awakening.06/25/2023, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk is about radical kindness and warm hearted candor, freed from malice of any kind. Inspired by the conjoining of Zen and Quaker values.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/bqfKjTMU-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 25 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT06/25/2023, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk is about radical kindness and warm hearted candor, freed from malice of any kind. Inspired by the conjoining of Zen and Quaker values.00:30:58Furyu SchroederBuddhism, zen, bodhisattva, Four Noble Truthsnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/bqfKjTMU-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/25/2023, Furyu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk is about radical kindness and warm hearted candor, freed from malice of any kind. Inspired by the conjoining of Zen and Quaker values.Rev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, BCC, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, describes a 1984 encounter with Jerry Falwell and the Moral Majority that provoked a crisis leading her to come out as lesbian, to enter the path of Zen, and to study the question of how to assert one’s dignity and value without demonizing those who would deny it. She addresses the current backlash against advances in LGBTQIA+ civil rights and describes her own growing understanding of Trans people’s struggles. In her current work as an interfaith hospice chaplain, she illustrates how Zen teaching and practice help her navigate encounters with dying people, and to love and serve even those who express bigoted beliefs.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/gErSAEqc-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 24 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMTRev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, BCC, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, describes a 1984 encounter with Jerry Falwell and the Moral Majority that provoked a crisis leading her to come out as lesbian, to enter the path of Zen, and to study the question of how to assert one’s dignity and value without demonizing those who would deny it. She addresses the current backlash against advances in LGBTQIA+ civil rights and describes her own growing understanding of Trans people’s struggles. In her current work as an interfaith hospice chaplain, she illustrates how Zen teaching and practice help her navigate encounters with dying people, and to love and serve even those who express bigoted beliefs.00:33:25Wakoh Shannon Hickey"zen, buddhism, diversity, pride"nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/gErSAEqc-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen CenterRev. Dr. Wakoh Shannon Hickey, BCC, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, describes a 1984 encounter with Jerry Falwell and the Moral Majority that provoked a crisis leading her to come out as lesbian, to enter the path of Zen, and to study the question of how to assert one’s dignity and value without demonizing those who would deny it. She addresses the current backlash against advances in LGBTQIA+ civil rights and describes her own growing understanding of Trans people’s struggles. In her current work as an interfaith hospice chaplain, she illustrates how Zen teaching and practice help her navigate encounters with dying people, and to love and serve even those who express bigoted beliefs.06/18/2023, Wendy Johnson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this time of climate challenge and unrest, the engaged practice of Dharma and Ecology offers a grounded response.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/pj6U4nM5-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 18 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT06/18/2023, Wendy Johnson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this time of climate challenge and unrest, the engaged practice of Dharma and Ecology offers a grounded response.00:42:42Wendy Johnson"zen, ecology, nature, buddhism"nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/pj6U4nM5-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/18/2023, Wendy Johnson, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this time of climate challenge and unrest, the engaged practice of Dharma and Ecology offers a grounded response.06/17/2024, Keiryu Liên Shutt and Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. Keiryu Liên Shutt and Jisan Tova Green, in this shared dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, investigate what jukai (also known as lay ordination, Bodhisattva initiation, or receiving the precepts) is about.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/0ipZx7pY-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 17 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT06/17/2024, Keiryu Liên Shutt and Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. Keiryu Liên Shutt and Jisan Tova Green, in this shared dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, investigate what jukai (also known as lay ordination, Bodhisattva initiation, or receiving the precepts) is about.00:38:26Keiryu Liên Shutt and Jisan Tova Green"Buddhism, zen, Suzuki Roshi, bodhisattva, precepts"nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/0ipZx7pY-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/17/2024, Keiryu Liên Shutt and Jisan Tova Green, dharma talk at City Center. Keiryu Liên Shutt and Jisan Tova Green, in this shared dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, investigate what jukai (also known as lay ordination, Bodhisattva initiation, or receiving the precepts) is about.06/14/2023, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. Sozan Michael McCord, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores what freedom means, and asks whether we really know that we are free.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/3lYGhRvZ-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 15 Jun 2023 03:00:00 GMT06/14/2023, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. Sozan Michael McCord, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores what freedom means, and asks whether we really know that we are free.00:34:29Sozan Michael McCordzen, buddhism, Bodhisattva Vow, diversitynohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/3lYGhRvZ-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/14/2023, Sozan Michael McCord, dharma talk at City Center. Sozan Michael McCord, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores what freedom means, and asks whether we really know that we are free.06/11/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Jiryu shares teachings on continuously welcoming our problems as our practice, by exploring Suzuki Roshi’s comment that “if your everyday life is not based on this kind of spirit of repeating it forever, you cannot cope with the problems you will have day after day.”https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/PXFdoKRa-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 11 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT06/11/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Jiryu shares teachings on continuously welcoming our problems as our practice, by exploring Suzuki Roshi’s comment that “if your everyday life is not based on this kind of spirit of repeating it forever, you cannot cope with the problems you will have day after day.”00:39:52Jiryu Rutschman-Bylerbuddhism, zen, dogen, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/PXFdoKRa-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/11/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Jiryu shares teachings on continuously welcoming our problems as our practice, by exploring Suzuki Roshi’s comment that “if your everyday life is not based on this kind of spirit of repeating it forever, you cannot cope with the problems you will have day after day.”06/10/2023, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, considers liberation from the humanist perspective as a poignant, balanced understanding and perception of the world and the human condition. Freedom is characterized by sacrifice in a sense of purpose, dedication, and joy, and grounded in morality, understanding, and communication.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/winE7J0Q-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 10 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT06/10/2023, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, considers liberation from the humanist perspective as a poignant, balanced understanding and perception of the world and the human condition. Freedom is characterized by sacrifice in a sense of purpose, dedication, and joy, and grounded in morality, understanding, and communication.00:39:36Kyoshin Wendy Lewisbuddhism, zen, dogen, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/winE7J0Q-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/10/2023, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, considers liberation from the humanist perspective as a poignant, balanced understanding and perception of the world and the human condition. Freedom is characterized by sacrifice in a sense of purpose, dedication, and joy, and grounded in morality, understanding, and communication.06/07/2023, Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, dharma talk at City Center. Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, in this talk from Beginner's mind temple, investigates how communal relationships are affected by and can perpetuate or interrupt shame, envy and disappointment. Featuring excerpts from Shunryu Suzuki's own translation of the Sandokai (Harmony of Difference and Equality).https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/JKvjW28k-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 8 Jun 2023 03:00:00 GMT06/07/2023, Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, dharma talk at City Center. Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, in this talk from Beginner's mind temple, investigates how communal relationships are affected by and can perpetuate or interrupt shame, envy and disappointment. Featuring excerpts from Shunryu Suzuki's own translation of the Sandokai (Harmony of Difference and Equality).00:29:02Chikudo Catherine Spaethsandokai, suzuki roshi, zen, buddhismnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/JKvjW28k-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/07/2023, Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, dharma talk at City Center. Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, in this talk from Beginner's mind temple, investigates how communal relationships are affected by and can perpetuate or interrupt shame, envy and disappointment. Featuring excerpts from Shunryu Suzuki's own translation of the Sandokai (Harmony of Difference and Equality).06/04/2023, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The Avatamsaka Sutra says that everyone without exception is endowed with the wisdom and virtue of the Buddhas, however because of of delusion and attachments they do not realize it. The practice of bowing where self and other are not two embodies this teaching.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/SdpY88Gc-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 4 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT06/04/2023, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The Avatamsaka Sutra says that everyone without exception is endowed with the wisdom and virtue of the Buddhas, however because of of delusion and attachments they do not realize it. The practice of bowing where self and other are not two embodies this teaching.00:42:57Eijun Linda Cuttszen, buddhism, buddha nature, sutranohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/SdpY88Gc-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center06/04/2023, Eijun Linda Cutts, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. The Avatamsaka Sutra says that everyone without exception is endowed with the wisdom and virtue of the Buddhas, however because of of delusion and attachments they do not realize it. The practice of bowing where self and other are not two embodies this teaching.05/28/2023, Thiemo Blank, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Exploring our habitual concepts of time in relation to science and Dogen's fascicle "Time being."https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/bSX6hzKW-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 28 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT05/28/2023, Thiemo Blank, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Exploring our habitual concepts of time in relation to science and Dogen's fascicle "Time being."00:33:49Thiemo Blankbuddhism, zen, dogen, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/bSX6hzKW-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center05/28/2023, Thiemo Blank, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Exploring our habitual concepts of time in relation to science and Dogen's fascicle "Time being."05/27/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores the nature of our delusions, and how to apply Buddhist teachings and work skillfully with delusion, using stories from her own life and stories of the Zen ancestors.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/7ivn0vhv-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 27 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT05/27/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores the nature of our delusions, and how to apply Buddhist teachings and work skillfully with delusion, using stories from her own life and stories of the Zen ancestors.00:31:36Chimyo Atkinsondogen, practice period, zen, buddhism, zazen, koannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/7ivn0vhv-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center05/27/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores the nature of our delusions, and how to apply Buddhist teachings and work skillfully with delusion, using stories from her own life and stories of the Zen ancestors.05/24/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses impermanence, interbeing, interdependence and finding joy, using stories from her time in Japan. Featuring a poem by Zen ancestor Keizan Jokin. https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/mlsszccR-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 25 May 2023 03:00:00 GMT05/24/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses impermanence, interbeing, interdependence and finding joy, using stories from her time in Japan. Featuring a poem by Zen ancestor Keizan Jokin. 00:34:07Chimyo Atkinsondogen, practice period, zen, buddhism, zazen, koan, keizannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/mlsszccR-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center05/24/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses impermanence, interbeing, interdependence and finding joy, using stories from her time in Japan. Featuring a poem by Zen ancestor Keizan Jokin.05/20/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, uses Dogen’s “Instructions to the Cook” (Tenzo Kyokun) and her own work experience to frame a discussion of work, compassion and the path of practice in our modern world. https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/NyYOga2L-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 20 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT05/20/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, uses Dogen’s “Instructions to the Cook” (Tenzo Kyokun) and her own work experience to frame a discussion of work, compassion and the path of practice in our modern world. 00:41:10Chimyo Atkinsondogen, practice period, zen, buddhism, zazen, koannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/NyYOga2L-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center05/20/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, uses Dogen’s “Instructions to the Cook” (Tenzo Kyokun) and her own work experience to frame a discussion of work, compassion and the path of practice in our modern world.05/17/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores renunciation and the intersection of monastic practice and everyday life, using a selection from Dogen's Shobogenzo Zuimonki and the story of her own ordination and path of practice. https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/r6gtJ3yF-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 18 May 2023 03:00:00 GMT05/17/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores renunciation and the intersection of monastic practice and everyday life, using a selection from Dogen's Shobogenzo Zuimonki and the story of her own ordination and path of practice. 00:38:26Chimyo Atkinsondogen, practice period, zen, buddhism, zazen, koannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/r6gtJ3yF-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center05/17/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores renunciation and the intersection of monastic practice and everyday life, using a selection from Dogen's Shobogenzo Zuimonki and the story of her own ordination and path of practice.05/14/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this Dharma talk, Jiryu uses the seventh century Chinese Buddhist ancestor Fazang’s analogy of “the golden lion” to encourage our practice of finding and fully expressing our true nature, through the Zen forms and in every moment of our life just as it is.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/v1Dwjx3e-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 14 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT05/14/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this Dharma talk, Jiryu uses the seventh century Chinese Buddhist ancestor Fazang’s analogy of “the golden lion” to encourage our practice of finding and fully expressing our true nature, through the Zen forms and in every moment of our life just as it is.00:45:04Jiryu Rutschman-Bylerzen, buddhism, koan, suzuki roshi, dogen nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/v1Dwjx3e-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center05/14/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this Dharma talk, Jiryu uses the seventh century Chinese Buddhist ancestor Fazang’s analogy of “the golden lion” to encourage our practice of finding and fully expressing our true nature, through the Zen forms and in every moment of our life just as it is.05/10/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores her personal experience of emptiness, the theme of the May practice intensive.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/Kl6lSiPG-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 11 May 2023 03:00:00 GMT05/10/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores her personal experience of emptiness, the theme of the May practice intensive.00:37:06Chimyo Atkinsondogen, practice period, zen,buddhism, zazennohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/Kl6lSiPG-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center05/10/2023, Chimyo Atkinson, dharma talk at City Center. Chimyo Atkinson, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, explores her personal experience of emptiness, the theme of the May practice intensive.05/06/2023, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at City Center. Grace Damman, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses how the Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist practice have supported her through grave injury, the healing process and living with profound disability.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/yeaW48qV-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 6 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT05/06/2023, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at City Center. Grace Damman, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses how the Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist practice have supported her through grave injury, the healing process and living with profound disability.00:43:26Grace DammannBuddhism, zen, bodhisattva, Four Noble Truthsnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/yeaW48qV-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center05/06/2023, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at City Center. Grace Damman, in this dharma talk from Beginner’s Mind Temple, discusses how the Noble Eightfold Path and Buddhist practice have supported her through grave injury, the healing process and living with profound disability.04/30/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu explores the fundamental Zen practice of "total exertion" or "burning completely up" in every activity, a practice of living fully in each moment, marshaling the whole body, mind, breath, and heart to fully engage in the universal activity of life.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/fzhuf3rN-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 30 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT04/30/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu explores the fundamental Zen practice of "total exertion" or "burning completely up" in every activity, a practice of living fully in each moment, marshaling the whole body, mind, breath, and heart to fully engage in the universal activity of life.00:48:00Jiryu Rutschman-Bylerbuddhism, zen, dogen, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/fzhuf3rN-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/30/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. In this talk, Jiryu explores the fundamental Zen practice of "total exertion" or "burning completely up" in every activity, a practice of living fully in each moment, marshaling the whole body, mind, breath, and heart to fully engage in the universal activity of life.04/29/2023, Ben Connelly, dharma talk at City Center. Ben Connelly, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, teaches about the three natures that were expounded by Vasubandu. The three natures provide a framework to explore the reality, unreality and non-dual nature of our existence.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/mdlIa8Hy-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 29 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT04/29/2023, Ben Connelly, dharma talk at City Center. Ben Connelly, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, teaches about the three natures that were expounded by Vasubandu. The three natures provide a framework to explore the reality, unreality and non-dual nature of our existence.00:42:07Ben Connellyvasubandu, zen, buddhism, yogacaranohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/mdlIa8Hy-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/29/2023, Ben Connelly, dharma talk at City Center. Ben Connelly, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, teaches about the three natures that were expounded by Vasubandu. The three natures provide a framework to explore the reality, unreality and non-dual nature of our existence.04/26/2023, Heather Shoren Iarusso, dharma talk at City Center. Heather Shoren Iarusso, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, examines aversion, one of the mental afflictions the Buddha calls The Five Hindrances, which hinder our ability to experience calm and insight on and off the meditation cushion. By turning toward these uncomfortable feelings, we slowly become less reactive and more spacious. This frees the heart to be compassionate and receptive.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/nrQMH8hJ-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 27 Apr 2023 03:00:00 GMT04/26/2023, Heather Shoren Iarusso, dharma talk at City Center. Heather Shoren Iarusso, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, examines aversion, one of the mental afflictions the Buddha calls The Five Hindrances, which hinder our ability to experience calm and insight on and off the meditation cushion. By turning toward these uncomfortable feelings, we slowly become less reactive and more spacious. This frees the heart to be compassionate and receptive.00:38:18Shoren Heather Iarussozen, buddhism, compassion, hindrancesnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/nrQMH8hJ-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/26/2023, Heather Shoren Iarusso, dharma talk at City Center. Heather Shoren Iarusso, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, examines aversion, one of the mental afflictions the Buddha calls The Five Hindrances, which hinder our ability to experience calm and insight on and off the meditation cushion. By turning toward these uncomfortable feelings, we slowly become less reactive and more spacious. This frees the heart to be compassionate and receptive.04/23/2023, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Hozan's reflections on his experience of Sojun Roshi's presence and teachings over nearly forty years.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/vYUFavsS-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 23 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT04/23/2023, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Hozan's reflections on his experience of Sojun Roshi's presence and teachings over nearly forty years.00:46:53Hozan Alan Senauketeacher, student, zen, buddhism, suzuki roshi, sojun mel weitsmannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/vYUFavsS-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/23/2023, Hozan Alan Senauke, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Hozan's reflections on his experience of Sojun Roshi's presence and teachings over nearly forty years.04/22/2023, Doshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Doshin Mako Voelkel, in this Earth Day talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, examines how Zen practice encourages and supports continuous care for our natural environment.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/RwDDx4kj-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 22 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT04/22/2023, Doshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Doshin Mako Voelkel, in this Earth Day talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, examines how Zen practice encourages and supports continuous care for our natural environment.00:34:50Dōshin Mako Voelkelzen, ecology, nature, buddhism, earth daynohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/RwDDx4kj-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/22/2023, Doshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Doshin Mako Voelkel, in this Earth Day talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, examines how Zen practice encourages and supports continuous care for our natural environment.04/19/2023, Kodo Conlin, dharma talk at City Center. Kodo Conlin, in this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores images, tales, and inspiration to celebrate our Zen practice as a path that reshapes our lives and opens our hearts. Appearances by Basho and Ram Dass.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/KiuGGJwF-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 20 Apr 2023 03:00:00 GMT04/19/2023, Kodo Conlin, dharma talk at City Center. Kodo Conlin, in this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores images, tales, and inspiration to celebrate our Zen practice as a path that reshapes our lives and opens our hearts. Appearances by Basho and Ram Dass.00:40:15Kodo Conlinzen, buddhism, dogen, suzuki roshi, koannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/KiuGGJwF-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/19/2023, Kodo Conlin, dharma talk at City Center. Kodo Conlin, in this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores images, tales, and inspiration to celebrate our Zen practice as a path that reshapes our lives and opens our hearts. Appearances by Basho and Ram Dass.04/16/2023, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Using the koan called Rhinoceros Fan, this talk focuses on fear and how powerfully it keeps us from leaving the nests of our habitual views.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/IisMqz01-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 16 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT04/16/2023, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Using the koan called Rhinoceros Fan, this talk focuses on fear and how powerfully it keeps us from leaving the nests of our habitual views.00:39:05Furyu Schroederzen, buddhism, dogen, suzuki roshi, koannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/IisMqz01-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/16/2023, Furyu Nancy Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Using the koan called Rhinoceros Fan, this talk focuses on fear and how powerfully it keeps us from leaving the nests of our habitual views.04/15/2023, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. Anshi Zachary Smith, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores Buddhism's program of introspective self-study framed by avowal and vow as an antidote to the Human Condition. Over time, this program has clearly demonstrated its efficacy and transformative power as well as a number of ways that it can go astray. https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/ARy05iJQ-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 15 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT04/15/2023, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. Anshi Zachary Smith, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores Buddhism's program of introspective self-study framed by avowal and vow as an antidote to the Human Condition. Over time, this program has clearly demonstrated its efficacy and transformative power as well as a number of ways that it can go astray. 00:41:55Anshi Zachary Smithzen, buddhism, dogen, suzuki roshi, koannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/ARy05iJQ-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/15/2023, Anshi Zachary Smith, dharma talk at City Center. Anshi Zachary Smith, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores Buddhism's program of introspective self-study framed by avowal and vow as an antidote to the Human Condition. Over time, this program has clearly demonstrated its efficacy and transformative power as well as a number of ways that it can go astray.04/12/2023, Henzan Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. Roger Hillyard explores accepting and practicing with darkness, in this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/12AO27HB-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 13 Apr 2023 03:00:00 GMT04/12/2023, Henzan Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. Roger Hillyard explores accepting and practicing with darkness, in this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple.00:30:01Henzan Roger Hillyardkarma, recovery, zen, buddhism, bodhisattvanohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/12AO27HB-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/12/2023, Henzan Roger Hillyard, dharma talk at City Center. Roger Hillyard explores accepting and practicing with darkness, in this dharma talk from Beginner's Mind Temple.04/08/2023, Dōshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, asks: Who or what is the 'I' in baby Buddha's first words, 'I alone am the world-honored one'?https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/shdFZwML-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 8 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT04/08/2023, Dōshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, asks: Who or what is the 'I' in baby Buddha's first words, 'I alone am the world-honored one'?00:35:21Dōshin Mako Voelkelzen, buddhism, ceremony, buddha's birthdaynohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/shdFZwML-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/08/2023, Dōshin Mako Voelkel, dharma talk at City Center. Abiding Abbot Dōshin Mako Voelkel, in this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, asks: Who or what is the 'I' in baby Buddha's first words, 'I alone am the world-honored one'?04/05/2023, Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, dharma talk at City Center. Catherine Spaeth asks 'What is the difference between having someone's attention and holding someone's attention?' This dharma talk, from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores how, from the early Buddhist teachings to Zen, appropriate attention cultivates our beholdenness.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/EWnJ5ORY-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 6 Apr 2023 03:00:00 GMT04/05/2023, Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, dharma talk at City Center. Catherine Spaeth asks 'What is the difference between having someone's attention and holding someone's attention?' This dharma talk, from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores how, from the early Buddhist teachings to Zen, appropriate attention cultivates our beholdenness.00:24:55Chikudo Catherine Spaethbuddhism, zen, dogen, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/EWnJ5ORY-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center04/05/2023, Chikudo Catherine Spaeth, dharma talk at City Center. Catherine Spaeth asks 'What is the difference between having someone's attention and holding someone's attention?' This dharma talk, from Beginner's Mind Temple, explores how, from the early Buddhist teachings to Zen, appropriate attention cultivates our beholdenness.02/04/2023, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Covid and the Eightfold Path; what can they teach each other?https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/4cGyyNbh-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 2 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT02/04/2023, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Covid and the Eightfold Path; what can they teach each other?00:42:09Grace Dammannzen, buddhism, medicine, koannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/4cGyyNbh-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center02/04/2023, Grace Dammann, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Covid and the Eightfold Path; what can they teach each other?03/26/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores "Yusan Gansui," a Zen term for an easeful, open way of "strolling through the mountains" of life, indicating a way of being that is not stuck to any feeling but that is open to any feeling, and a way that does not just express joy and freedom for oneself, but also serves as a gateway to real compassion and presence with great suffering inside or outside.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/sbd13HMi-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 26 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT03/26/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores "Yusan Gansui," a Zen term for an easeful, open way of "strolling through the mountains" of life, indicating a way of being that is not stuck to any feeling but that is open to any feeling, and a way that does not just express joy and freedom for oneself, but also serves as a gateway to real compassion and presence with great suffering inside or outside.00:40:44Jiryu Rutschman-BylerBuddhism, zen, bodhisattva, Four Noble Truthsnohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/sbd13HMi-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/26/2023, Jiryu Rutschman-Byler, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. This talk explores "Yusan Gansui," a Zen term for an easeful, open way of "strolling through the mountains" of life, indicating a way of being that is not stuck to any feeling but that is open to any feeling, and a way that does not just express joy and freedom for oneself, but also serves as a gateway to real compassion and presence with great suffering inside or outside.03/25/2023, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. The theme of this practice period is Dogen's "To study the Buddha Way is to study the self." This is followed in Genjokoan by "When actualized by myriad things, your body and mind as well as the bodies and minds of others drop away." ... In one sense, women's history is a history of gender definitions.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/d3uLYief-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 25 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT03/25/2023, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. The theme of this practice period is Dogen's "To study the Buddha Way is to study the self." This is followed in Genjokoan by "When actualized by myriad things, your body and mind as well as the bodies and minds of others drop away." ... In one sense, women's history is a history of gender definitions.00:28:59Kyoshin Wendy Lewiszen, buddhism, activism, dogen, diversitynohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/d3uLYief-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/25/2023, Kyoshin Wendy Lewis, dharma talk at City Center. The theme of this practice period is Dogen's "To study the Buddha Way is to study the self." This is followed in Genjokoan by "When actualized by myriad things, your body and mind as well as the bodies and minds of others drop away." ... In one sense, women's history is a history of gender definitions.03/19/2023, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Dogen Zenji’s great awakening took place on hearing his teacher Rujing scold a student for sleeping during zazen saying, “Zen study is the dropping of body and mind.”https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/Eya3AJut-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 19 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT03/19/2023, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Dogen Zenji’s great awakening took place on hearing his teacher Rujing scold a student for sleeping during zazen saying, “Zen study is the dropping of body and mind.”00:36:06Furyu Schroederzen, buddhism, dogen, paramita, ryokannohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/Eya3AJut-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/19/2023, Fu Schroeder, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Dogen Zenji’s great awakening took place on hearing his teacher Rujing scold a student for sleeping during zazen saying, “Zen study is the dropping of body and mind.”03/18/2023, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. Shosan Victoria Austin explores the life and liveliness of Zen forms. How do the traditional forms of Soto Zen help us understand the teachings of the Buddha? How can we as Westerners practice them in accessible, life-giving ways that truly help us and those whose lives we touch?https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/Ml7ugM8w-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 18 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT03/18/2023, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. Shosan Victoria Austin explores the life and liveliness of Zen forms. How do the traditional forms of Soto Zen help us understand the teachings of the Buddha? How can we as Westerners practice them in accessible, life-giving ways that truly help us and those whose lives we touch?00:40:48Shosan Victoria Austinceremony, zen, buddhism, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/Ml7ugM8w-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/18/2023, Shosan Victoria Austin, dharma talk at City Center. Shosan Victoria Austin explores the life and liveliness of Zen forms. How do the traditional forms of Soto Zen help us understand the teachings of the Buddha? How can we as Westerners practice them in accessible, life-giving ways that truly help us and those whose lives we touch?03/15/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. How equanimity and patience cultivate the capacity to respond rather than react.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/Rujk3nMK-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 16 Mar 2023 03:00:00 GMT03/15/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. How equanimity and patience cultivate the capacity to respond rather than react.00:42:12Ryushin Paul Hallerzen, buddhism, paramitas, brahmaviharas,nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/Rujk3nMK-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/15/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. How equanimity and patience cultivate the capacity to respond rather than react.03/11/2023, Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, given before the Mountain Seat Ceremony installing San Francisco Zen Center's new abbots, Hoitsu Suzuki (son of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi) discusses how our everyday work and activities can be the heart and expression of Zen practice. https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/dJGNELvt-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 11 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT03/11/2023, Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, given before the Mountain Seat Ceremony installing San Francisco Zen Center's new abbots, Hoitsu Suzuki (son of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi) discusses how our everyday work and activities can be the heart and expression of Zen practice. 00:55:49Hoitsu Suzuki Roshibuddhism, zen, dogen, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/dJGNELvt-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/11/2023, Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk, given before the Mountain Seat Ceremony installing San Francisco Zen Center's new abbots, Hoitsu Suzuki (son of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi) discusses how our everyday work and activities can be the heart and expression of Zen practice.03/08/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. A description of the function and symbolism of the Mountain Seat ceremony.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/YCKZB3Nl-7pQQuprV.aacThu, 9 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT03/08/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. A description of the function and symbolism of the Mountain Seat ceremony.00:37:50Ryushin Paul Hallerceremony, zen, buddhism, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/YCKZB3Nl-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/08/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. A description of the function and symbolism of the Mountain Seat ceremony.03/05/2023, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Case 12 in the Gateless Barrier: Every day Ruiyan called out to himself "Master!" and answered himself "Yes!" Then he would say to himself "Be aware!" and reply "Yes!" "Don't be deceived by others!" "Yes, yes!"... Big mind, the host, experiences everything within itself, so there really are no others.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/TyhU5dos-7pQQuprV.aacSun, 5 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT03/05/2023, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Case 12 in the Gateless Barrier: Every day Ruiyan called out to himself "Master!" and answered himself "Yes!" Then he would say to himself "Be aware!" and reply "Yes!" "Don't be deceived by others!" "Yes, yes!"... Big mind, the host, experiences everything within itself, so there really are no others.00:50:12Kokyo Henkelzen, buddhism, koan, suzuki roshi, dogen nohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/TyhU5dos-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/05/2023, Kokyo Henkel, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Case 12 in the Gateless Barrier: Every day Ruiyan called out to himself "Master!" and answered himself "Yes!" Then he would say to himself "Be aware!" and reply "Yes!" "Don't be deceived by others!" "Yes, yes!"... Big mind, the host, experiences everything within itself, so there really are no others.03/04/2023, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk Sara Tashker talks about the Ecological Farming community and Suzuki Roshi’s teachings on confession and repentance. She reflects on the ways that the practice of confession and repentance is how we take responsibility for harm we have caused which allows us to return to upright, dynamic, and connected right relationships that support freedom and thriving.https://content.jwplatform.com/videos/jKNScsDO-7pQQuprV.aacSat, 4 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT03/04/2023, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk Sara Tashker talks about the Ecological Farming community and Suzuki Roshi’s teachings on confession and repentance. She reflects on the ways that the practice of confession and repentance is how we take responsibility for harm we have caused which allows us to return to upright, dynamic, and connected right relationships that support freedom and thriving.00:47:42Ango Sara Tashkerzen, ecology, nature, buddhism, suzuki roshinohttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/jKNScsDO-7pQQuprV.aacSan Francisco Zen Center03/04/2023, Ango Sara Tashker, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk Sara Tashker talks about the Ecological Farming community and Suzuki Roshi’s teachings on confession and repentance. She reflects on the ways that the practice of confession and repentance is how we take responsibility for harm we have caused which allows us to return to upright, dynamic, and connected right relationships that support freedom and thriving.