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Title	Speaker	Date
Tassajara Practice Period Serial: BZ-00909B Saturday Lecture - Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Dharma Transmission, American, Practice Period, Transmission,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 15 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
1995.04.10-serial.00044 Serial: SO-00044 The talk focuses on Dogen Zenji’s teaching on "keiko," the contemplation of ancients, in monastic practice. It discusses how comparing oneself to the ancients can inspire humility and self-improvement instead of competition with... *Practice, Buddha, Work*		Apr 10 1995
Effort Serial: BZ-00909A Beginners' Sitting Talk - *Buddha's Birthday, Right Speech, Beginners, Four Noble Truths, Right Effort,...*	Myoan Grace Schireson	Apr 09 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
1995.04.08-serial.00021 Serial: SO-00021 The talk focuses on Dogen Zenji's "Chiji Shingi," examining the organizational structure and philosophy of monastery administration, emphasizing the spiritual practice inherent in administrative duties. The discussion includes... *Dogen, Sangha, Practice*		Apr 08 1995
Embodied Wisdom in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00936 Sesshin The talk focuses on the significance of relationships with physical objects and the phenomenal world within Buddhist practice. It explores how statues, relics, tanzas, and sutras function not merely as objects of reverence but as... *Buddha, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Apr 07 1995 Crestone
1995.04.06-serial.00056 Serial: SO-00056 The talk primarily focuses on the texts "Eihei Shingi" and "Bendōwa," detailing the translation project undertaken to make these works more accessible to an English-speaking audience. The session discusses the six sections of the... *Practice, Shingi, Work*		Apr 06 1995
Takubetsu Sesshin Serial: BZ-00743 Sesshin - *Dharma Transmission, Transmission, American, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Priest, Monastic...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 05 1995 Green Gulch Farm
Mindful Harmony Beyond Words Serial: RB-00935B Sesshin The talk examines the concept of mindfulness in Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of establishing a "continuity of mindfulness" as a foundation for wisdom and understanding. Anchored in the dialogue between Bodhidharma and... *Bodhidharma, Practice, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Apr 05 1995 Crestone
Zen Harmony: Embracing Impermanence Together Serial: RB-00935A Sesshin The transcript discusses the integration of Zen teachings, specifically the Sandokai, with modern practice. The conversation examines how the understanding of impermanence and the mystery inherent in all things connects with the... *Practice, Buddha Nature, Sandokai*	Richard Baker	Apr 05 1995 Crestone
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00146 The talk explores the significance of understanding and practicing the spirit of Zen through the metaphor of a dragon representing life's pervasive power. It emphasizes the importance of the three treasures—Buddha, Dharma, and... *Dragons, Dharma Transmission, Gratitude, Transmission, Sangha, Letting Go, Offering,...*	Tenshin Fletcher	Apr 04 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00144 The talk centers on the theme of "transmission of the light" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that it is an ongoing process rather than a singular event. It explores the personal, relational aspects of Dharma transmission between... *Teacher-and-Student, Transmission, Ceremony, Dharma Transmission, Bowing, Five Ranks, Absolute...*	John Daido Loori	Apr 03 1995
Beyond Enlightenment: Evolving Zen Consciousness Serial: RB-00934B Sesshin The talk outlines a structured approach to Zen practice, emphasizing three main categories: enlightenment, realization, and maturation practices. These categories engage with concepts of sudden and gradual realization, and how... *Practice, Consciousness, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Apr 03 1995 Crestone
Zen's Path Beyond Origination Serial: RB-00934A Sesshin The talk centers on exploring the concept of non-origination as a form of meditation practice within Zen Buddhism, using stories and teachings associated with Bodhidharma to illustrate this point. It emphasizes the importance of... *Practice, Bodhidharma, Time*	Richard Baker	Apr 03 1995 Crestone
Zen Embodied: Journey to Non-Duality Serial: RB-00933A Sesshin The talk explores the interplay between mind, body, and the phenomenal world within Zen practice, emphasizing the experiential discovery of existence through sesshin. It discusses the significance of ritual in understanding non-... *Practice, Buddhism, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	Apr 01 1995 Crestone
Embracing Zen: The Ordinary Profound Serial: RB-00933B Sesshin The talk explores the complexity and simplicity of Buddhist truths through the myth of Bodhidharma's sandal, examining Bodhidharma's role in transmitting Mahayana Buddhism devoid of cultural characteristics. The narrative delves... *Bodhidharma, Dharmakaya, Practice*	Richard Baker	Apr 01 1995 Crestone
Mountain Practice/Broom Practice Serial: BZ-00910B - *Vow, Peace, Dharma Transmission, Posture, Liberation, Lineage, Happiness*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Apr 01 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Chiji Shinji and Metta Sutta: Shosan Replies Serial: BZ-00765 Class 10 of 10 - *Culture, American, Monastic Practice, Transmission, Practice Period, Humility, Non-duality,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 31 1995 10 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Oneness Embodied: Dharma Transmission Rituals Serial: SF-00018 The talk explores the DEMPO-E, a seven-day ceremonial practice within Zen tradition, where the Dharma is transmitted from teacher to disciple through a series of rituals, including HO-E KANKIN and DAI-TEN-SAN-PAI. The... *Ceremony, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Oneness, Precepts, Posture, Buddha Ancestors,...*	Narazaki Roshi	Mar 30 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00140 The talk explores the transformative power of Zen practice, focusing on the personal realization that home and self are not external pursuits but internal states. It reflects on the concepts of Dharma transmission and the... *Faith, Ceremony, Big Mind, Transmission, Monastic Practice, Emotions, Gratitude, Lay, Anger...*	Genpo Merzel	Mar 28 1995
Practicing With The Precepts Serial: SF-00143 Tokubetsu Sesshin The talk emphasizes the essence of the true Dharma transmission, comparing the historical transmission of Buddhism in Japan and China with the modern reception of Buddhism in America. It highlights the significance of the Sixteen... *Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Three Treasures, Transmission, Vow, Silence, Bell, Bodhidharma...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 28 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00139 The talk explores the theme of "Active Participation in Loss," inspired by Uchiyama Roshi's book "Opening the Hand of Thought." It emphasizes embracing loss, suffering, and impermanence as integral to spiritual practice and... *Delusion, confusion, Freedom, Sangha, Silence, Anger, Hate*	Jakusho Kwong	Mar 27 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00145 The talk emphasizes the importance of Zazen practice in revealing the true nature of the original self, illustrating how the posture and mind of Zazen connect with the infinite universe and all beings, as conveyed in Sawaki Roshi... *Transmission, Posture, Delusion, Right Effort, Zazen, Daily Life, Observe, Silence,...*	Tenryu	Mar 27 1995
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00142 The talk explores a personal journey into Zen practice, highlighting the transformation from an initial disinterest due to Marxist beliefs to becoming a Soto Zen priest. This journey is marked by exploring differences between... *Priest, New Year, Rinzai, Religion, Ceremony, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Soto Zen,...*	Akiyama	Mar 25 1995
Dragons Serial: BZ-00910A - *Dragons, Anger, Precepts, Building, Attachment, Samadhi, confusion*	Katherine Thanas	Mar 25 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Life is Suffering Serial: BZ-00911B - *Emotions, Four Noble Truths, Separation, Observe, Beginners, Offering, Avalokiteshvara, Ego,...*	Karen DeCotis	Mar 19 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Mumonkan Case #10 Serial: BZ-00911A - *Buddha Mind, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Mindfulness, Separation, Doubt, Karma, Interdependence,...*	Maylie Scott	Mar 18 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Chiji Shingi and Metta Sutta: Metta Sutta Serial: BZ-00764 Class 9 of 10 - *Anger, Emotions, Happiness, Ego, Karma, Greed, Duality, Enemies, Bell*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 16 1995 9 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Tokubetsu Sesshin Serial: SF-00141 The talk discusses the importance of transmitting and maintaining the Soto Zen tradition, focusing on the essential doctrines of "shikan taza" (just sitting) and "sokushin zebutsu" (this very mind is Buddha). It emphasizes the... *Soto Zen, Ceremony, Transmission, Precepts, Instruction, Subject-and-Object, Bodhidharma,...*	Maezumi Roshi	Mar 15 1995
Chiji Shingi and Metta Sutta: Metta Sutta Serial: BZ-00763 Class 8 of 10 - *Peace, Equanimity, Forgiveness, Eight Aspects, Continuous Practice, Manjushri, Posture,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 14 1995 8 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Blue Cliff Record Case #1 Serial: BZ-00912B - *Mindfulness, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Bodhidharma, Perfect Wisdom, Practice Period,...*	Peter Overton	Mar 11 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00742 Lecture - *Monastic Practice, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Culture, Practice Period, Enemies, Building...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 10 1995 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Chiji Shingi and Metta Sutta: Transformative States of Consciousness Serial: BZ-00762 Class 7 of 10 - *Discrimination, Absolute-and-Relative, Soto Zen, Practice Period, Buddha Nature, Priest, Ego,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 09 1995 7 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Chiji Shinji and Metta Sutta: Work Practice Serial: BZ-00761 Class 6 of 10 - *Intuition, Emotions, Buddha Nature, Book of Serenity, Absolute-and-Relative, Duality, Offering...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 04 1995 6 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Memories of Suzuki Roshi Serial: BZ-00912A - *Buddha Nature, Transmission, Buddha Mind, Patience, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Practice...*	Rebecca Mayeno	Mar 04 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00741 Lecture - *Practice Period, Gratitude, Discrimination, Daily Life, Samadhi, Concentration, Equanimity,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 01 1995 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Mumonkan Case #35 Serial: BZ-00913B - *Happiness, Blue Cliff Record, Separation, Interview, Buddha Nature, Attachment, Equanimity,...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Feb 25 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Constancy in Buddhist Practice Serial: SF-00076 The talk explores the practice of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, emphasizing acceptance and understanding of one's own nature as central to Buddhist practice. It reflects on the thoughts of Kadagiri Roshi... *Hate, Suzuki Roshi, Repentance, Constancy, Sangha, Practice Period, Tassajara Zen Mountain...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Feb 22 1995
Delusion Serial: BZ-00913A - *Emotions, Posture, Hate, Greed, confusion, Anger, Culture, Instruction*	Peter Overton	Feb 19 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Embrace Present Awareness Authentically Serial: EB-00271 The talk focuses on the concept of mindfulness, emphasizing that it involves being aware of whatever is happening, including one's own absence of attention. It challenges the notion of performing activities like cooking or work... *Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind, Money*	Edward Brown	Feb 12 1995
Parinirvana and Our Own Death Serial: BZ-00914B - *Nirvana, Birth-and-Death, Four Noble Truths, Nirvana Sutra, Darkness and Light, Light-and-...*	Fu Nancy Schroeder	Feb 11 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Plum Blossoms and Parenting Serial: BZ-00914A - *Buddha Ancestors, Diversity, Lineage, confusion, Posture, Culture, Doubt*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 04 1995 Berkeley Zen Center
Awakening Through Dropping Self Serial: RB-00923 Seminar_Dropping_Body_and_Mind The talk explores the Zen concept of "dropping body and mind," aligning it with profound Buddhist teachings, such as those found in the Heart Sutra, regarding the nature of emptiness and Dharmakaya. It discusses the... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Sinsheim
Dropping Body and Mind Transformation Serial: RB-00924 Seminar_Dropping_Body_and_Mind This transcript discusses the personal journey and spiritual growth experienced through Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of "dropping body and mind," a teaching by Dogen. The talk explores the intricacies of practice,... *Practice, Enlightenment, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Sinsheim
Breath, Mindfulness, and Mastery Serial: RB-00925 Seminar_Mindfulness This seminar primarily examines the practice of mindfulness, emphasizing its distinction from enlightenment and discussing its transformative impact on one's continuity of being. The dialogue delves into breath and body awareness... *Breath, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Chiemsee
Unveiling Self Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-00920 Seminar_Dropping_Body_and_Mind This talk, dated February 1995 and titled "Dropping Body and Mind," delves into Zen philosophy, focusing on the concept of "dropping body and mind" as taught by Dogen and Jujing. The discussion explores the phrase's significance... *Breath, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Sinsheim
Embodied Presence Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-00926 Seminar_Mindfulness This seminar discusses the integration and practice of mindfulness, particularly in the Zen Buddhist tradition, focusing on the synthesis of breath, mind, and body to achieve a state of "self-joyous samadhi" as described by Dogen... *Intention, Mindfulness, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Chiemsee
Zen Mind: From Objects to Essence Serial: RB-00922 Seminar_Dropping_Body_and_Mind This talk examines the concept of shifting perception from external objects to the mind itself and emphasizes the significance of the continuity of mind, particularly in Zen practice. It explores the integration of this... *Practice, Bell, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Sinsheim
Weaving Mindfulness into Daily Life Serial: RB-00928 Seminar_Mindfulness The talk discusses the practice of mindfulness and its integration into daily life, focusing on the role of attention and awareness in meditation and the everyday application of mindfulness for relaxation and personal discovery.... *Mindfulness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Chiemsee
Awakening Through Mindful Unity Serial: RB-00927 Seminar_Mindfulness This talk explores the practice of mindfulness with an emphasis on the concepts of body awareness, non-dualism, and the underlying field of consciousness. It examines how one can cultivate mindfulness by observing the mind and... *Practice, Mindfulness, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Chiemsee
Continuity of Breath, Mind Transformed Serial: RB-00921 Seminar_Dropping_Body_and_Mind The talk delves into the concept of "dropping body and mind" in the Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of continuity in breath as a foundation for establishing continuity in thought and sense of self. It explores the nature... *Practice, Emptiness, Heart Sutra*	Richard Baker	Feb 1995 Sinsheim

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