2500 Years of Buddhist Women Teachers

This on-demand course, recorded at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, is both a historical and deeply personal exploration of Buddhist women’s lives. With decades of Zen practice and teaching experience, Kathie and Zoketsu Norman Fischer illuminate how these women shaped the Dharma—offering not only scholarship but lived experience, inquiry, and heartfelt engagement with their teachings.

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• By Sokaku Kathie Fischer

A Flora of Tassajara

The Vascular Plants of the Tassajara Region, Rev. 2nd Edition

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• By David Rogers

A Tassajara Scrapbook

Tassajara Hot Springs from 1860 to 1966: A Greatly Expanded Second Edition

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• By David Rogers

Awaken Self-Compassion Through Art Journaling

Has it been harder to be kind to yourself these past few years? When we awaken self-compassion, we reconnect with our true nature. We remember we’re not alone—and that uncertainty isn’t our fault; it’s part of being human. If self-judgment has dimmed your creativity, art journaling can help gently reawaken it. In this nurturing, experiential class, Lea will guide you in: – Creating a criticism-free zone through art journaling – Exploring the foundations of self-compassion – Getting more comfortable with uncertainty – Practicing self-kindness in a playful, creative way Each class includes meditation, hands-on guidance, journaling, and group sharing. You’ll bring curiosity and care to the joys and challenges of daily life. No art experience needed—these practices are simple and accessible. It’s more about the heart than the art!

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• By Brendan Crowe

Awakening the Archive: The Lost Talks of Suzuki Roshi

Rediscovered Wisdom from the Founder of San Francisco Zen Center

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• By Rinso Ed Sattizahn

Befriending Your Pain

Transforming our Relationship to Depression, Anxiety, Physical and Emotional Pain, Through Mindfulness and Compassion

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• By Dr. Lee Lipp

Bendowa: Dogen and the Practice of Zazen

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• By Anshi Zachary Smith

Breath

Exploring Breath Practices Taught in Zen and Buddhism

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• By Jiryu Rutschman-Byler

Community and Generosity in Buddhist Practice

Embark on a journey through Buddhist teachings on communal engagement and the spirit of giving.

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• By Gil Fronsdal

Cultivating the Way: The Six Paramitas

A Course in Generosity, Discipline, Patience, Energy, Concentration, and Wisdom

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• By Jiryu Rutschman-Byler

Expressions of Awakening: The Depth of Zen and Vipassana

Delve into Zen teachings and Vipassana meditation while learning practical techniques for deepening your practice.

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• By Gil Fronsdal

Foundations in Mindfulness

Delve into early Buddhism with Ryushin Paul Haller. Study mindfulness in the Satipatthana Sutta and its integration into Zen practice.

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• By Ryushin Paul Haller

Fundamentals of Zazen with Weekly Practice and Discussions

Ryushin Paul Haller and Anshi Zachary Smith

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• By Ryushin Paul Haller

Imagenes del Ser

“Imágenes del Ser” es un curso en línea de cuatro semanas diseñado para profundizar tu comprensión de la práctica del Zen en medio de la vida contemporánea. Bajo la guía de Ven. Dhammadīpā, explorarás el estudio del ser y del no-ser, utilizando extractos del libro Mente Zen, Mente de Principiante de Shunryu Suzuki Roshi y enseñanzas de una variedad de Maestros Zen, incluidos Dongshan Liangjie y Eihei Dogen. Cada sesión consistirá en una plática pregrabada del Dharma, lecturas suplementarias y una discusión en vivo por Zoom.

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• By Dhammadipa

Introduction to Buddhism

A Global History of Buddhist Traditions, Beliefs, and Practices

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• By Dhammadipa

Introduction to Zen

Meditation, Koans, and Culture

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• By Anshi Zachary Smith

Tassajara Tales

The History of The Tassajara Land: The Indigenous Esselen People, The Old Resort Days, and Wildfire

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• By Diane Renshaw

The Matter of What?! - Dogen's Bussho

Mondays | 7:30 - 9pm PT | February 19 - April 15

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• By Catherine Spaeth

The Three Turnings of The Wheel

Join San Francisco Zen Center's senior teachers for a journey through the Three Turnings of the Wheel. Explore mindfulness, emptiness, and ultimate truth.

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The Well of our Existence

Furyu Nancy Schroeder guides through the Third Turning's insights on ultimate truth in Vasubandhu's Yogacara, bridging concept with practice.

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• By Furyu Nancy Schroeder

The Wisdom of Emptiness

Eijun Linda Cutts explores prajna paramita and non-duality in the Vimalakirti Sutra, revealing the profound wisdom of the Second Turning.

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• By ​Eijun Linda Cutts

[Livestream Archive]: Buddhist Women Teachers: 2500 Years

Daily lectures: 2:15–4:15 pm PT. Join venerated teachers Sokaku Kathie and Zoketsu Norman Fischer and, in this rare opportunity, connect with teachings from Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. The focus of the week will be Buddhist women teachers from the Therīgāthā, through China and Japan, to contemporary times. Participants will be viewing a livestream of daily lectures. Because of the limitations of livestreaming from Tassajara, interactivity will be limited. Online participants may not be able to ask questions in real time. Note: If daily live streams are interrupted, recorded video will be made available as soon as possible. Participants will have access to recordings after each lecture.

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• By Sokaku Kathie Fischer