Body, Breath and Hara — Anshi Zachary Smith — Dharma Talk at Beginner's Mind Temple

This talk was given at Beginner's Mind Temple by Anshi Zachary Smith. Many people describe Zazen as "doing nothing," but what does that actually mean? Zachary investigates zazen as a form of self-study, revealing how sustained attention to posture and breath can stabilize Zen practice. Along the way, he discusses Buddha Mind, everyday mindfulness, and the subtle relationship between effort and letting go. The talk concludes with reflections on how meditation practice can reshape our responses to life's challenges. Recorded on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. San Francisco Zen Center website: https://www.sfzc.org/ Donate and Support: https://www.sfzc.org/ways-to-support-... Practice Calendar: https://www.sfzc.org/calendar Newsletter Sign-up: https://www.sfzc.org/newsletter-signup

Shikantza—Experiencing What Is — Ryushin Paul Haller — Dharma Talk at City Center
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Shikantza—Experiencing What Is — Ryushin Paul Haller — Dharma Talk at City Center

Turning Toward Suffering Can Heal Our Hearts — Shōren Heather Iarusso — Dharma Talk at City Center
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Turning Toward Suffering Can Heal Our Hearts — Shōren Heather Iarusso — Dharma Talk at City Center

Ryugin's Dharma Talk, “The Bell Is Always Ringing. Can You Hear It?” June 21, 2026
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Ryugin's Dharma Talk, “The Bell Is Always Ringing. Can You Hear It?” June 21, 2026

The Professor Who Taught People How To Think (1962)
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The Professor Who Taught People How To Think (1962)

Krishnamurti, chronicles of a less ordinary life.
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Krishnamurti, chronicles of a less ordinary life.

Qigong or Yoga? What 40 Years of Practice Has Taught Me:
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Qigong or Yoga? What 40 Years of Practice Has Taught Me:

Mind-Reading Lay Woman | Matikamata (Full) | Animated Buddhist Stories
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Mind-Reading Lay Woman | Matikamata (Full) | Animated Buddhist Stories

Silent Illumination and Shikantaza with Guo Gu and Jiryu Rutschman-Byler at San Francisco Zen Center
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Silent Illumination and Shikantaza with Guo Gu and Jiryu Rutschman-Byler at San Francisco Zen Center

Shaolin Master’s Guide to Self-Mastery & Inner Stability | Shi Heng Yi
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Shaolin Master’s Guide to Self-Mastery & Inner Stability | Shi Heng Yi

Accepting the Unacceptable — Kim Kōgen Daihō Hart — Dharma Talk at Beginner's Mind Temple
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Accepting the Unacceptable — Kim Kōgen Daihō Hart — Dharma Talk at Beginner's Mind Temple

The Intersection of Shamanism & Buddhism
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The Intersection of Shamanism & Buddhism

A Zen Buddhist Take on Love — Ryushin Paul Haller — Dharma Talk at City Center
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A Zen Buddhist Take on Love — Ryushin Paul Haller — Dharma Talk at City Center

J Krishnamurt's inerview with BBC anchor
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J Krishnamurt's inerview with BBC anchor

BUDDHIST NUN WITNESSES 100s OF DEATHS: WHAT DID SHE LEARN?
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BUDDHIST NUN WITNESSES 100s OF DEATHS: WHAT DID SHE LEARN?

The Great Miracle — Jiryu Rutschman-Byler — Dharma Talk at Green Gulch Farm
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The Great Miracle — Jiryu Rutschman-Byler — Dharma Talk at Green Gulch Farm

Vipassana Is Not What You Think ‒ Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
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Vipassana Is Not What You Think ‒ Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

The Heart Sutra — (a word for word explanation)
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The Heart Sutra — (a word for word explanation)

Mind Training with Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D. (Part 2)
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Mind Training with Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D. (Part 2)

The Dharma Between the Stimulus and the Response — Gil Fronsdal — Dharma Talk at Green Gulch Farm
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The Dharma Between the Stimulus and the Response — Gil Fronsdal — Dharma Talk at Green Gulch Farm

How Rational Can Spirituality Get? | Swami Sarvapriyananda
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How Rational Can Spirituality Get? | Swami Sarvapriyananda