
Dharma Talks given at San Francisco Zen Center
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityBuddhism | |||

02/11/2026, Gengyoko Tim Wicks, dharma talk at City Center. Gengyoko Tim Wicks speaks about the history of the robes we wear (Buddha's Robe) and how it follows the geographic travel of Zen Buddhism.
02/07/2026, Onryu Mary Stares, dharma talk at City Center. Onryu Mary Stares explores how external stimuli can act as a gate to practice if we use intention and curiosity.
02/01/2026, Thiemo Blank, dharma talk at Green Gulch Farm. Thiemo Blank guides us towards awakening to "the one who is not busy" in everyday activity.
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Let Zazen drop away the veil of DEI. It’s nonesense.
These talks offer me a great reminder of why I practice zen and how it helps me be better I. Touch with my humanity.
I come home again and again, am reminded to touch ground, kiss earth, sit upright with the threefold Dharma realm of Suzuki Roshi: GreenTasSisco. Thank you for the Dharma.
Great content but audio needn’t be so compressed. It makes it uncomfortable to listen to at length
Your talk is far too esoteric: include the audience and how an esoteric concept applies directly to them. Yes, you did use examples of a young child & chimpanzees, the connection seemed forced. Why did the boy yell when orange peel bitten into or banana cut? Bring it home to the audience.
Using the integration (don’t like this word—let’s try “The Sacred Marriage of Opposites”) of seeming opposites, the shallow & the deep, not esteeming or despising the finite or the infinite, among many others... more
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Centered around the teachings of Zen Buddhism, this series of Dharma Talks provides listeners with reflections on various aspects of practice and spirituality. Topics range from personal narratives and historical insights to contemporary issues such as social justice, mindfulness, and the significance of community support within the context of Zen practice. The speakers often emphasize the importance of personal experience and the shared exploration of values such as compassion and patience, aiming to connect ancient teachings with modern life challenges. Listeners can expect rich, thoughtful discussions that not only encourage mindfulness but also offer deep insights into navigating the complexities of human existence from a Zen perspectiv... more
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