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Title	Speaker	Date
Breathing Consciousness: The Zen Stream Serial: RB-04067 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with concepts of intentionality, ethics, and consciousness. Central themes include the importance of rooting one's attentional stream in immediacy to achieve a calm mind, and how... *Breath, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel
Dana Paramita Serial: BZ-02500 - *Gratitude, Offering, Fundraising, Don't Know Mind, Ego, resistance, Daily Life,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 24 2016
Five Hindrances and Seven Factors of Enlightenment Serial: BZ-02499 Class 4 - *Mindfulness, Equanimity, Cultivation, Concentration, Hindrances, Perfect Wisdom, Four Noble...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 22 2016
Happy Birthday Serial: BZ-02498 - *Karma, Dragons, Hate*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Sep 17 2016
The Pivotal Activity of All the Buddhas - Compassion, Practice Period, Practice, Compassion, Bodhisattva	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 17 2016 AM No Abode Hermitage
The Pivotal Activity of All the Buddhas - Compassion, Bodhisattva, Liberation, Bodhisattva, Practice, Buddha	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 17 2016 PM No Abode Hermitage
Collective Awakening Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03716 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of collective practice periods in Zen, particularly focusing on the etymology and significance of "together" in the context of spiritual practice. The discussion examines the transition of Zen from... *Practice, Practice Period, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 16 2016 Johanneshof
Five Hindrances and Seven Factors of Enlightenment Serial: BZ-02497 Class 3 - *Mindfulness, Hindrances, Equanimity, Samsara, Concentration, Bodhisattva Precepts, Precepts,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 15 2016
Harmonious Life Straight from the Horses Mouth Serial: BZ-02496 - *Intimacy, Mindfulness, Continuous Practice, Bodhisattva Vow, Soto Zen, Emotions, Intuition,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	Sep 10 2016
Mount Sumeru: Beyond Thought and Stillness Serial: RB-03201 Talk The talk examines the Zen philosophical concept of non-thinking versus thought production and whether achieving a state devoid of thoughts is flawed. It discusses historical and mythological references like Mount Sumeru as... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 10 2016 Johanneshof
Zen Unraveled: Intimacy in Practice Serial: RB-03964 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk explores the concept of self-taught Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of personal exploration and awareness in integrating Zen into daily life. It highlights the notion of "intimacy with the Other" as a core... *Practice, Intimacy, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Streams of Zen: Connecting Awareness Serial: RB-03963 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk focuses on elucidating a tripartite framework for understanding the Zen practice of Zazen, which is described as incorporating a "minded attentional stream," an "embodied attentional stream," and a "self-referencing... *Buddha, Bell, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Beyond Words: Zen's Intimate Understanding Serial: RB-03961 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk focuses on the intricacies of spiritual understanding, the experience of pre-verbal knowledge, and the challenge of transcending categorical identities in Zen practice. There's an emphasis on the intimacy of recognizing... *Practice, Buddhism, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Unbroken Attention Transforms Reality Serial: RB-03962 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk centers on the concept of an "attentional stream," the idea that Zen practice aims to cultivate uninterrupted attention and intention, which fundamentally transforms one's perception and interaction with the world,... *Practice, Posture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Wave Streams and Mind Streams Serial: RB-03966 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk primarily explores the concept of learning within Zen practice, contrasting horizontal expansion with vertical stages of advancement. It emphasizes the understanding of learning as an experiential process and reflects on... *Practice, Time, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Unbroken Awareness: The Zazen Path Serial: RB-03965 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk discusses the application and significance of Zazen as a practice to develop a continuous attentional stream that transforms one's approach to life and mindfulness. It highlights the importance of an 'unmovable' mental... *Zazen, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Still Waters, Structured Minds Serial: RB-03202 Talk The talk examines the intersection of Zen practice, consciousness, and the practice of constellation work, emphasizing the distinctions between mind and consciousness. It explores how Zen philosophy's concept of a "content-free... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 01 2016 Johanneshof
Zen: Unspoken Insights, Lived Spaces Serial: RB-03967 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other This seminar discusses the intricacies of Zen practice by delving into the dynamic between intention and the actualization of one's practice, emphasizing the development of an uninterrupted stream of attention. It explores the... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Beyond Consciousness: Embracing Zen Awareness Serial: RB-03968 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk reflects on the complexities of understanding and experiencing a continuum beyond consciousness, central to Zen practice. It discusses the distinction between consciousness and awareness, proposing that Zen practice... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Awareness Transformation in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03970 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk, "The Intimacy with the Other," explores the distinction between consciousness and awareness, emphasizing the transformation of consciousness through awareness and questioning Zen teachings on the dual nature of... *Consciousness, Bell, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Awareness: The Home of Being Serial: RB-03969 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk delves into the foundational assumptions of Buddhist teachings: the possibility of enlightenment, freedom from mental and emotional suffering, and the understanding of existence. It further explores the concept of... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Intimacy Beyond Thought in Zen Serial: RB-03960 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other This talk explores the concepts of intimacy and otherness within a Zen Buddhist framework. It discusses the paradox of practicing intimacy with oneself while confronting the otherness experienced from cultural and personal... *Practice, Koan, Intimacy*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
The Bodhisattva Chaplaincy Serial: BZ-02495 - *Lotus Sutra, training, Evil, First Principle, Buddha Nature, Book of Serenity, Lay,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Aug 27 2016
Five Hindrances and Seven Factors of Enlightenment Serial: BZ-02494 Class 1 - *Hindrances, Mindfulness, Four Foundations, Doubt, Six Realms, Vow, Heart Sutra, Two Truths,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Aug 25 2016
Karma Bodhisattva Ceremony Serial: BZ-02493 - *Karma, Repentance, Vow, Evil, Bodhisattva Vow, Manjushri, Four Noble Truths, true dharma,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 20 2016
Practice is the Details of My Life Serial: BZ-02492 - *Buddha Nature, Humility, Dharma Transmission, Soto Zen, Offering, Gratitude, Samadhi,...*	Baika Andrea Pratt	Aug 13 2016
Karma Serial: BZ-02491 - *Karma, Ego, Forgiveness, Evil, Demons, Building, Offering, Heart Sutra, Birth-and-Death,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 06 2016
Extending Tender Loving Care - Compassion, Hate, Faith, Anger	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 06 2016 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Unceasing Effort to Free All Beings - Compassion, Separation, Zazen, Nirvana	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 06 2016 AM No Abode Hermitage
Zen and Self Beyond Narrative Serial: RB-03887 Talks_Constellation-Work_with Guni Baxa The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and constellation work, focusing on the concept of self. It discusses Zen's non-articulated self versus the articulated self in psychotherapy, emphasizing the distinction between... *Practice, Work, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Aug 2016 Johanneshof
Zen and Constellations: Mind Unveiled Serial: RB-03886 Talks_Constellation-Work_with Guni Baxa This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and constellation work, focusing on the distinctions between mind and consciousness. It emphasizes the role of "content-free mind" and "associative mind," noting that Zen... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Aug 2016 Johanneshof
Imagistic Pathways to Transcend Conditioning Serial: RB-03888 Talks_Constellation-Work_with Guni Baxa The talk explores the intricate dynamics of how individuals are "glued together" by familial and cultural patterns, and how this affects practices like Zen and constellation work. It delves into the concept of imagistic thinking... *Practice, Work, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Aug 2016 Johanneshof
The Four Postures Serial: BZ-02490 - *Mindfulness, Posture, Four Foundations, Gaining Mind, Instruction, Dharma Transmission,...*	Peter Overton	Jul 30 2016
Dogen's Four Embracing Actions Serial: BZ-02489 - *Enemies, Vow, true dharma, Politics, Bodhisattva Vow, Lotus Sutra, Don't Know Mind, Peace...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jul 23 2016
The Usefulness of Doubt in the Life of a Bodhisattva - Compassion, Liberation, Samsara, Liberation, Emotions	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 23 2016 PM No Abode Hermitage
Yogacara Teaching and Suzuki Roshi Serial: BZ-02488 - *Culture, American, Interdependence, Heart Sutra, Emotions, Dependent Origination, Oneness,...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Jul 16 2016 Berkeley Zen Center
Effort: The Book of Serenity and Not Forcing Things Serial: BZ-02487 - *Book of Serenity, Right Effort, American, Gaining Mind, Duality, Posture, Harmonizing, Rinzai...*	Ron Nestor	Jul 09 2016
Universal Spiritual Friendship and Practice of Bravery Serial: BZ-02486 - *Gratitude, Non-violence, training, zen meditation, Buddha Nature, Peace, Right Effort,...*	Mushim Ikeda	Jul 02 2016
Zen's Path to Transformative Continuity Serial: RB-03762 Talk_Twentieth-Birthday-Celebration_of_Johanneshof This talk focuses on the inherent nature and purpose of Zen practice, exploring the concepts of personal transformation and continuity. It addresses the juxtaposition of societal roles and personal spiritual exploration through... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 2016 Johanneshof
State of the Union: How Buddhists Respond to the Burning World Serial: BZ-02485 - *Composure, Addiction, Big Mind, Greed, Bodhisattva Vow, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Demons,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 25 2016
Hsin Hsin Ming: More to Come Serial: BZ-02484 Sesshin Day 5 - *Buddha Mind, Emotions, Attachment, Anger, Hate, Don't Know Mind, Big Mind, Discrimination...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 12 2016
The Pivotal Business of Buddha’s House - Lotus Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Faith, Zazen, Perfect Wisdom, Bell, Samadhi	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 11 2016 AM No Abode Hermitage
The Pivotal Business of Buddha’s House - Compassion, Bodhidharma, resistance	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 11 2016 PM No Abode Hermitage
Practicing with Stickiness, Being Stuck Serial: BZ-02483 Sesshin Day 3 - *Hsin Hsin Ming, Commitment, Practice Period, Conversation, Enemies, Precepts, training, Karma...*	Walter Kieser	Jun 10 2016
Continuous Practice Serial: BZ-02482 Sesshin Day 1 - *Mindfulness, Bodhisattva Vow, Soto Zen, Meal Serving, Continuous Practice, Family Practice,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jun 08 2016
White Bird in Snow Serial: BZ-02481 Jukai - *Precepts, Lineage, Lay Ordination, Ordination, Bodhisattva Way, Lay, Transmission, Soto Zen,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jun 04 2016
Attentional Flow in Eternal Practice Serial: RB-02166 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of attentional interiority during Sesshin, contrasting Western and yogic Asian culture's emphasis on materiality versus continuous creation without a fixed starting point. The discussion refers to... *Samadhi, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Awakening Consciousness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-02167 Sesshin The talk explores the importance of grounding Zen practice in personal experience, emphasizing the role of the five skandhas in understanding consciousness and self. Discussion includes the contrast between ordinary consciousness... *Consciousness, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Embodying Change Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-02165 Sesshin This talk explores the transformative nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the philosophical principle of change as articulated by Heraclitus, and its application through the Zen understanding of "Kanika Samadhi" — the samadhi of... *Samadhi, Consciousness, Heart Sutra*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Tracing Skandhas: Beyond Zen Simplifications Serial: RB-02170 Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of the ten powers in Buddhist chants, emphasizing their role as a symbolic understanding rather than a core Zen focus. It critiques the oversimplification of Zen practice and underscores the... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof

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