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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Meets Self: Bridging Identities Serial: RB-03981 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the challenge of reconciling Western notions of self-identity with Buddhist teachings. It discusses the role of practice in realizing one's... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Rastenberg
Dharma Doors: Pathways to Mindful Awakening Serial: RB-03982 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the concept of "Dharma doors" as points of potential enlightenment that emerge through mindfulness and interaction, notably in the context of Zen practice and psychotherapy. The discussion emphasizes the... *Practice, Breath, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Rastenberg
Embodied Awareness Through Zen Therapy Serial: RB-03979 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar, titled "Zen and Psychotherapy," discusses the integration of Zen teachings into psychotherapy practices, emphasizing a more embodied approach to experiencing the present moment. A significant focus lies on the... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Rastenberg
Zen Embodiment Through Attentional Awareness Serial: RB-03980A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen philosophy with psychotherapy, emphasizing the creation of a "true human body" as envisioned by Dogen, stemming from the study and mindful attention to one's sensorium. It discusses the... *Breath, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Rastenberg
Navigating Cultural Currents Mindfully Serial: RB-03980B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk addresses the intriguing concept of cultural differences without necessarily delving into reasons behind them, emphasizing the importance of navigating such differences over time. It critiques common perceptions of... *Practice, Stillness, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Rastenberg
Breath, Body, Mind: Zen Unveiled Serial: RB-03985 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar primarily explores the interconnection between Zen practice and psychotherapy, with a focus on the Anapanasati Sutra's 16 factors of mindfulness of breathing. It emphasizes the detailed process of tuning into bodily... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Attentive Attention Serial: RB-03986 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of 'attentive attention' as central to Zen practice, emphasizing a progression from self-study to integrating teachings like the five skandhas. It introduces the idea of paying attention to the... *Practice, Study, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Rastenberg
Evolving Attention: A Meditative Journey Serial: RB-02178 Sesshin The talk introduces the concept of "interdependent attentional awareness," highlighting its unique development in practice without direct translation from traditional Buddhist languages. It explores the relationship between Zazen... *Zendo, Sangha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Johanneshof
Beyond Perception: Embracing Integrated Awareness Serial: RB-02177 Sesshin This talk offers an in-depth exploration of perceiving the world beyond conventional perceptions as outlined by Yuan Wu. The discussion emphasizes the practice of "stepping back" from entrenched views, fostering an interdependent... *Breath, Stillness, Name*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Johanneshof
Spinal Alignment in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02179 Sesshin The talk focuses on the nuances of physical practice during Zen sessions and the philosophical implications of participating in such practices. Emphasis is placed on the role of the spine in meditation, the cultural constructs... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Johanneshof
Embodied Mindfulness: Beyond Thoughts Serial: RB-03559 Talk The talk explores the transition from cognitive to physical attentiveness, emphasizing the embodiment of mindfulness through practices such as focusing on breath and spine, contrasting with the Western head-centric understanding... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Wien
Zen in Everyday Moments Serial: RB-02175 Sesshin This talk explores the integration of Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the role of intentional practice and acceptance in transforming one's approach to spirituality. It discusses the concept of 'Ma' or space,... *Practice, Intention, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Johanneshof
Transformative Intention: Living Zen Precepts Serial: RB-03561 Ordination The talk discusses the significance of taking precepts in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the difference between viewing them as rules and seeing them as intentions that are taken with a teacher and a Sangha. The act of taking precepts... *Precepts, Buddhism, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Johanneshof
Zen Pottery: Crafting Interconnected Existence Serial: RB-02176 Sesshin The talk explores the Zen philosophy of intergenerational learning and the unique practices of the Onda Sarayama pottery village in Japan as a metaphor for Zen transmission and practice. It discusses how the potters’ approach—... *Time, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2015 Johanneshof
Ummon's Every Day Is A Good Day - 2 Serial: BZ-02419 - *Big Mind, Practice Period, Continuous Practice, Sixth Patriarch, Gratitude, Ego, resistance,...*	Susan Marvin	May 30 2015
Aspects of Consciousness Serial: BZ-02418 PP Class 4 - *Mindfulness, Discrimination, Karma, Subject-and-Object, Offering, Ego, Anger, Emotions, Non-...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 28 2015 4
Everything Changes Serial: BZ-02417 - *Composure, Silence, Nirvana, Practice Period, Soto Zen, Greed, Precepts, Buddha Nature,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	May 23 2015
Bringing Practice to Work Serial: BZ-02416 - *Berkeley Zen Center, training, American, Practice Period, Posture, resistance, Concentration,...*	Susan Marvin	May 22 2015
Aspects of Consciousness Serial: BZ-02415 PP Class 3 - *Anger, Emotions, Intuition, Subject-and-Object, Attachment, Interview, Gaining Mind, Happiness...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 21 2015 3
Ummon's Every Day Is A Good Day Serial: BZ-02414 - *Blue Cliff Record, Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Zazen Mind, Silence, Posture, Samadhi,...*	Susan Marvin	May 16 2015
What Is Our Self Serial: BZ-02413 - *Continuous Practice, Renunciation, Anger, Birth-and-Death, Doubt, Buddha Nature, Karma, Greed...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 09 2015
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 3 - Karmic Consciousness, Karmic Consciousness, Intimacy, Doubt	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 09 2015 PM No Abode Hermitage
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 3 - Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Precious Mirror, Samadhi, Practice	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 09 2015 AM No Abode Hermitage
Aspects of Consciousness Serial: BZ-02412 PP Class 1 - *Samsara, Eight Aspects, Subject-and-Object, Happiness, Diversity, Mindfulness, Nirvana, Ego,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 07 2015 1
Exploring Perception Through Skandhas Serial: RB-02396 Seminar_Skandhas The talk revolves around the exploration of the skandhas, a fundamental concept in Buddhist philosophy, specifically focusing on the nature of perception and consciousness. The discussion delves into how these aggregates function... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2015
Non-Dual Perception Through Form Serial: RB-02398 Seminar_Skandhas This talk focuses on the application of the Buddhist concept of the skandhas, particularly emphasizing the nature of form and perception. It explores the first skandha—form—as a basis for understanding perception and experience... *Time, Practice, Skandas*	Richard Baker	May 2015
Embodied Awareness Through Skandha Practice Serial: RB-02397 Seminar_Skandhas This lecture explores the concept of the five skandhas with a focus on the first skandha, form. It discusses the physical experience of form during Zazen practice, emphasizing the immediate, non-conceptual nature of sensory... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2015
Transcending Identity Through Skandha Inquiry Serial: RB-02401 Seminar_Skandhas The talk focuses on exploring the Buddhist concept of the five skandhas (aggregates) - form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness - emphasizing their role in self-identification and continuity. The... *Name, Consciousness, Skandas*	Richard Baker	May 2015
Exploring Skandhas: Creative Practice Unveiled Serial: RB-02402 Seminar_Skandhas The talk explores the application of the skandhas, Buddhist concepts describing the components of human existence, highlighting their role in both personal practice and communal engagement. Emphasis is placed on experiential... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2015
Perception's Path: Bridging Mind and Mindfulness Serial: RB-02400 Seminar_Skandhas This seminar explores the interplay between experience and conceptual understanding in the context of the five skandhas (aggregates) in Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the importance of perception beyond mere conceptualization.... *Name, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2015
Navigating Perception Through Intangible Feelings Serial: RB-02399 Seminar_Skandhas The talk explores the nature of intangible feelings and the challenge of distinguishing between personal experience and conceptual interpretation, particularly within the framework of the Skandhas. There is an emphasis on the... *Time, Practice, Openness*	Richard Baker	May 2015
Fluid Time, Shifting Selves Serial: RB-03708 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk primarily explores the concept of enlightenment within Zen philosophy, focusing on the idea of time as a fluid and integrated experience rather than a linear constraint. Attention is given to the realization that... *Time, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Attentional Awareness in Communal Practice Serial: RB-03707 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The seminar explores the interplay of attentional awareness and individual practices amidst communal settings, drawing on themes of self-teaching in Buddhism and experiential wisdom, referred to as "experiosophy." The discussion... *Time, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Wordless Path to Zen Reality Serial: RB-03710 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness This talk examines concepts from the Lankavatara Sutra, focusing on Zen Buddhism's unique proposition that words do not define reality, leading to an exploration of "wordlessness" as a practice. The speaker emphasizes the Zen... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Awakening Perception: Mindful Interplay Serial: RB-03715 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk focuses on the concept of refining attentional awareness in Zen practice, emphasizing the non-linear process of inter-emergence and the influence of feeling accompanying senses. It discusses the application of the... *Practice, Stillness, Name*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Zen Meets Science: Inner Exploration Serial: RB-03709 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness This talk explores the intersections of Zen practice and scientific inquiry, questioning whether Buddhism can be considered a science due to its repeatability and experiential focus. It is suggested that while Western science... *Buddhism, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Embodied Awareness of Attentive Practice Serial: RB-03711 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The seminar primarily discusses the exploration of attentional awareness, focusing on the theme of "attentive attention" as a central riddle. It emphasizes the process of teaching oneself Buddhism, rather than simply acquiring... *Time, Sangha, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Alchemy of Mindful Attention Serial: RB-03712 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk explores the relationship between attention and consciousness, highlighting the distinction between them. It examines how attention can be directed intentionally, transforming ordinary mindfulness practices into what is... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Reimagining Sangha: Engaged Dharma Practices Serial: RB-03714 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The seminar "Echoes of Collective Sangha Wisdom" centers around the proposal to enhance engagement in Sangha discussions during three-day weekend retreats. It explores the potential benefits of small group discussions, self-... *Sangha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Engaging Deeply with Zen Experience Serial: RB-03713 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The May 2015 seminar focuses on attentional awareness in Zen practice, highlighting the challenges and importance of engaging deeply with the five skandhas—form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness. The... *Wisdom, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Practice as Intimate Relationship Serial: BZ-02411 - *Berkeley Zen Center, Big Mind, Daily Life, Continuous Practice, Conversation, Posture,...*	Jake Van Akkeren	Apr 18 2015
Seeing and Non-Seeing Serial: BZ-02410 - *Buddha Nature, Impermanence, Monastic Practice, Aspects of Practice, Platform Sutra,...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Apr 12 2015
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 2 - Karmic Consciousness, Transmission, Intimacy, Karmic Consciousness, Healing	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 04 2015 AM No Abode Hermitage
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 2 - Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Intimacy, Doubt, confusion	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 04 2015 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Purpose of Buddhism Serial: BZ-02409 - Vow, Karma, Repentance, Bodhisattva Vow, Hate, training, Greed, Lay, Building, War...	Karen Sundheim	Mar 21 2015
One Continuous Mistake Serial: BZ-02408 - *Continuous Practice, Buddha Nature, Composure, Silent Illumination, Don't Know Mind,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 14 2015
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 1 - Lotus Sutra, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Intimacy, Lotus Sutra, Perfect Wisdom	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 07 2015 PM No Abode Hermitage
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Part 1 - Perfect Wisdom, Precious Mirror, Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra, Compassion, Precious Mirror,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 07 2015 AM No Abode Hermitage
Friday Zazen Refresher Serial: BZ-02407 - *Posture, Beginners, Concentration, Silent Illumination, true dharma, Happiness, Instruction,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 06 2015
Zen Lineage: Living Traditions Unfold Serial: RB-03889 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk examines the concept of lineage teaching in Zen practice, emphasizing its role as a dynamic, ongoing transmission of lived experience rather than a static set of Buddhist teachings. Attention is given to the integration... *Practice, Sangha, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof

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