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Title	Speaker	Date
Embodying Zen: Mind-Body Unity Serial: RB-00670 Sesshin The talk focuses on the intricacies of Zen practice during Sesshin, emphasizing the integration of mind and body through daily rituals such as handling eating bowls. The discourse explores the cultural and philosophical aspects... *Culture, Practice, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Jun 1989 Maria Laach
Zen Insight: Breath, Emptiness, Awareness Serial: RB-00672 Sesshin The talk centers on the practice of dokusan within a sesshin, emphasizing personal connections and the unique experiential depth it provides compared to seminars. It explores the fundamental aspects of Zen practice such as the... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 1989 Maria Laach
Zen: Alone Together in Practice Serial: RB-00671 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "going alone together" in Zen practice, particularly within the context of sesshins, focusing on Doksan as an individualized yet communal experience. It discusses the approach of Yasutani Roshi,... *Practice, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	Jun 1989 Maria Laach
Sesshin: Balancing Effort and Emptiness Serial: RB-00673 Sesshin The talk examines the intricacies of Zen practice, particularly within the context of Sesshin, emphasizing the necessity of creating conditions conducive to enlightenment, such as cultivating the right balance between effort and... *Practice, Enlightenment, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 1989 Maria Laach
Three Enigmas Serial: BZ-00373B - *Global Warming, New Year, Hate, War, Peace, Priest*	Gengo Akiba	May 27 1989 Berkeley Zen Center
May 27th, 1989, Serial No. 00721 Serial: BZ-00721 Lecture - *Precepts, Daily Life, Cultivation, Practice Period, Emotions, Posture, Anger, Birth-and-Death...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 27 1989 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Mumonkan: Case #12 Serial: BZ-00373A "Master?" "Yes.", One-Day Sitting - MM-12, Samadhi, Birth-and-Death, Demons, Buddha Nature, Fox, Separation, Daily Life,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 20 1989 Berkeley Zen Center
Embodying Enlightenment Through Daily Awareness Serial: SF-00054 The talk explores "The Eight Great Awarenesses of an Enlightened Being," focusing on Buddha's last teaching before entering parinirvana. Emphasis is placed on integrating these practices into daily life, and how they represent... *Renunciation, Zazen Mind, Zazen, Buddha Nature, Concentration, Suzuki Roshi, Ceremony,...*	Katherine Thanas	May 18 1989 Tassajara
Science and Spirit: A Unified Journey Serial: SF-00049 Sunday lecture The talk explores the relationship between spiritual teachings and scientific thought, focusing on the personal journey from entertaining to delving into deeper Dharma. This involves a reflection on the significance of scientific... *Suzuki Roshi, Religion, Emptiness, Observe, Heart Sutra, Liberation, Vow, Hindrances, Funeral...*	Lou Hartman	May 07 1989 Green Gulch Farm
Transcending Hindrances Through Compassion Serial: SF-00149 The talk explores concepts from the Heart Sutra, emphasizing the notion that the mind can transcend hindrances, resulting in the absence of fear. It delves into the "thought coverings" or "avarana" outlined in Buddhist philosophy... *Subject-and-Object, Hindrances, Emptiness, Hate, Nirvana, Gratitude, Offering, Delusion,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	May 06 1989
Everyday Koans: Zen in Action Serial: RB-00669 Talk_The_Everyday_Koan The talk primarily explores the concept of the "everyday koan," a practice derived from Zen Buddhism, which emphasizes engaging with life's challenges as koans to bring mindfulness and transformation to everyday experiences. It... *Practice, Koan, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 05 1989 Wien
Zen Friendships: The Heart's Journey Serial: RB-00668 Talk The talk examines the concept of "Dharma Friend" in Buddhist practice, exploring its multifaceted role as a guide, catalyst, and support system for practitioners. The discussion emphasizes the importance of friendship within the... *Practice, Karma, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 03 1989 Wien
Present Moment, Profound Connection Serial: EB-00001 The talk discusses the significance of direct engagement with the present moment and the phenomena around us, emphasizing how meditation helps in relating directly to experiences rather than avoiding them through attachment,... *Attachment, Delusion, Death, Posture, Culture*	Edward Brown	Apr 22 1989
Chanting Serial: BZ-00372A Sesshin Day 2 - Chanting, Chanting, Concentration, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Vow, Nirvana	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 19 1989 Berkeley Zen Center
Resolve and Sincerity on the Path Serial: EB-00067 This talk critically examines the journey to enlightenment undertaken by Buddha, emphasizing the pivotal role of resolve and sincerity, depicted as key characteristics of both Buddha and the influential historical figure, Suzuki... *Separation, Commitment, Sutra, Enthusiasm, Desire*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Mar 19 1989
Six Factors of Consciousness Serial: BZ-00371B Sesshin Day 2 - Consciousness, Monkey Mind, Doubt, Hindrances, Posture, Anger, Ego, Daily Life, Hate, Politics...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 18 1989 Berkeley Zen Center
Greed, Hate, and Delusion Serial: BZ-00371A Saturday Lecture - Three Poisons, Greed, Hate, Delusion, Greed, Hate, Anger, Teacher-and-Student, Birth-and-Death...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 11 1989 Berkeley Zen Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00717 Sesshin Day 7 - *Birth-and-Death, Observe, Bell, Impermanence, Happiness, Liberation, Mindfulness, Practice...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 24 1989 Green Gulch Farm
Bowing: Practice of Non-duality Serial: BZ-01518B - *Bowing, Big Mind, Non-duality, Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind, Offering, Teacher-and-Student,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 23 1989 City Center
Mindfulness and Ego-Consciousness Serial: BZ-00716 Sesshin Talk Day 6 - *Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Ego, Peace, Subject-and-Object, Mindfulness, Liberation,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 23 1989 Green Gulch Farm
Mindfulness and Ego-Consciousness Serial: BZ-01518A Sesshin Day 6 - Mindfulness, Storehouse Consciousness, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 23 1989 Green Gulch Farm
Effort During Sesshin Serial: BZ-00326 Sesshin Day 5 - Effort, Sesshin, Equanimity, Concentration, Repentance, Big Mind, Hindrances, Obstacles,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 22 1989
Mindfulness of Feelings Serial: BZ-00328 Sesshin Day 4 - Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Emotions, Happiness, Enthusiasm, Don't Know...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 21 1989
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-01465 Monday night talk - *Peace, Offering, Buddha Ancestors, Humility, Attachment, Heart Sutra, Daily Life, Anger,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 16 1989
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00327 Monday Evening - *Happiness, Enemies, Passions, Practice Period, Emotions, Equanimity, Mindfulness, Hate,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 09 1989 Green Gulch Farm
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00330 Sunday Talk - *Practice Period, Hate, Non-duality, Monastic Practice, Ego, Buddha Nature, Duality, Birth-and-...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 08 1989 Green Gulch Farm
Metta Sutta Serial: BZ-00370B Saturday Lecture - Metta Sutta, Ego, Buddha Nature, Hate, Birth-and-Death, New Year, Monastic Practice, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 07 1989 Berkeley Zen Center
Full moon ceremony Serial: BZ-00676 - *Greed, Hate, Karma*	Tatsugami Roshi	1989 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
1989, Serial No. 00662 Serial: RB-00662 Seminar_The_Miracle_of_Awareness_and_Existence The talk explores the concepts of awareness, energy, and consciousness within the practice of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance between energy leakage and nourishment, and the role of practices... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	1989 Heidelberg
Zen Adaptability: Navigating Lifes Currents Serial: RB-00661 Seminar_The_Miracle_of_Awareness_and_Existence The seminar titled "The Miracle of Awareness and Existence" discussed the adaptability of Zen practice in everyday situations, such as being stuck in traffic, highlighting the importance of developing an adaptable state of mind.... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	1989 Heidelberg
Backbone of Mindful Existence Serial: RB-00659A Seminar_The_Miracle_of_Awareness_and_Existence The seminar titled "The Miracle of Awareness and Existence" explores the Zen concept of mindfulness and self-awareness through meditation, focusing particularly on the importance of posture and the metaphorical role of the... *Posture, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	1989 Heidelberg
1989, Serial No. 00659, Side B Serial: RB-00659B Seminar_The_Miracle_of_Awareness_and_Existence The talk explores the subtle yet thorough nature of Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the practice of staying with fundamental questions rather than seeking definitive answers. It presents the concept of "self" from both Buddhist... *Culture, Buddhism, Suffering*	Richard Baker	1989 Heidelberg
Embodied Awareness: Path to Enlightenment Serial: RB-00660 Seminar_The_Miracle_of_Awareness_and_Existence The talk explores the nature of existence and enlightenment, emphasizing that enlightenment is a definitive, ongoing experience not achievable through intellectual or accumulated experiential means, but through direct, bodily... *Buddhism, Practice, Karma*	Richard Baker	1989 Heidelberg
Dharma Friends: Catalysts of Insight Serial: RB-03557 Seminar_Dharma-Friend The talk explores the concept of "Dharma Friend" in Buddhist practice, emphasizing the importance of friendship in spiritual development and practice. It delves into how such friendships allow one to experience deeper insights,... *Practice, Samadhi, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jan 01 1989
December 18th, 1988, Serial No. 01472 Serial: BZ-01472 Final talk of the Fall Practice Period at Tassajara. - *Duality, Nirvana, Posture, Buddha Nature, Discrimination, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 18 1988 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Kindness: The Heart of Buddhist Practice Serial: EB-00066 The talk explores the theme of kindness and its pivotal role in Buddhist practice, contrasting it with the often-emphasized pursuit of enlightenment or realization. The discussion underscores the significance of practicing... *Observe, Emotions, Equanimity, Offering, Peace*	Edward Brown	Dec 18 1988
The Four Brahmaviharas Serial: BZ-00370A Lecture - *Enemies, Equanimity, Four Noble Truths, Impermanence, Hate, Greed, confusion, Attachment...*	Bob Poulsen	Dec 17 1988 Berkeley Zen Center
December 14th, 1988, Serial No. 01471 Serial: BZ-01471 Seventh day of Rohatsu sesshin at Tassajara. - *Teacher-and-Student, Priest, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Intimacy, Commitment, Practice...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 14 1988 7 of 7 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
December 13th, 1988, Serial No. 01492 Serial: BZ-01492 Day six of Rohatsu sesshin at Tassajara. - *Offering, Bowing, Daily Life, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, War*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 13 1988 6 of 7 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
December 12th, 1988, Serial No. 01469 Serial: BZ-01469 Fourth day of Rohatsu sesshin at Tassajara. - *Duality, Posture, Composure, Pure Existence, Harmonizing, Emotions, Daily Life, Conversation...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 12 1988 5 of 7 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
December 11th, 1988, Serial No. 00329 Serial: BZ-00329 The fourth day of Rohatsu sesshin at Tassajara. - *Birth-and-Death, Posture, Buddha Nature, Bowing, Continuous Practice, Doubt, Ego, Attachment...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 11 1988 4 of 7 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Zen Moments: Haiku and Meditation Serial: RB-02834 Talk The talk primarily highlights two traditional haiku poems, presenting them as illustrative of Zen principles. The first is a haiku by Basho, famously known as the "Old Pond," while the second by Buson reflects the transient and... *Meditation, Instruction, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Dec 11 1988
Mindful Interconnectedness: Perception in Practice Serial: RB-02833 Talk The talk explores the intricacies of mindfulness, awareness, and consciousness within the framework of Zen and Mahayana Buddhism. It highlights the complexities of Mahayana practice, which is suited for laypeople and contrasts it... *Practice, Buddhism, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Dec 11 1988
Generosity Serial: BZ-00369B - *Precepts, Hate, Greed, Liberation, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Concentration, Karma, Equanimity,...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Dec 10 1988 Berkeley Zen Center
December 10th, 1988, Serial No. 01493 Serial: BZ-01493 Third day of the Rohatsu sesshin at Tassajara. - Genjokoan, Buddha Nature, Concentration, Ego, Attachment, Humility, Beginners, Samadhi,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 10 1988 3 of 7 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
December 9th, 1988, Serial No. 01476, Side A Serial: BZ-01476A Sojun Roshi gives the Dharma talk on the second day of Rohatsu sesshin at Tassajara. - Genjokoan, Priest, Teacher-and-Student, Patience, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Practice...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 09 1988 2 of 7 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
December 9th, 1988, Serial No. 01476, Side C Serial: BZ-01476C - *Concentration, Nirvana, Lotus Sutra, Samadhi, Lineage*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 09 1988 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
December 8th, 1988, Serial No. 01473 Serial: BZ-01473 The first talk of the 1988 Rohatsu sesshin at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. - Genjokoan, Posture, Emotions, Buddha's Birthday, Daily Life, Heart Sutra, Practice Period...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 08 1988 1 of 7 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Suzuki Roshi Memorial service Serial: BZ-00369A - *Bowing, American, Instruction, Priest, Humility, Gratitude, Lineage, Tassajara Zen Mountain...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Dec 03 1988 Berkeley Zen Center
Zenshinji Serial: BZ-01470 Lecture, sesshin day 3 - Silent Illumination, Ego, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Equanimity, Duality, Peace...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 18 1988 Berkeley Zen Center

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