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Title	Speaker	Date
Mindfulness in Dynamic Participation Serial: RB-03784 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the theme of cultivating and engaging with the depth of the mind, emphasizing a participatory approach to the world that transcends mere objects and being. It discusses the philosophy of Dogen and the idea of... *Time, Posture, Dogen*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen Spaces, Global Minds Serial: RB-03777 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the conceptualization of a master plan for Crestone Mountain Zen Center, considering its development over the next 30 to 200 years, emphasizing the need for functional yet interconnected spaces like Zendo and... *Buddha, Zendo, Sangha*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Refined Attention: Bridging Reality and Perception Serial: RB-03785 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the nature of human awareness and perception, emphasizing how attentional practices can deepen one's experience and understanding of reality, both in daily activities and spiritual practices like zazen. The... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen Beyond Thought Serial: RB-04170 Sesshin The talk explores the Zen concept of the "true human body" as presented by Dogen, contrasting it with Western philosophical canons. This examination leads to discussions on the practical aspects of Zen practice, emphasizing non-... *Practice, Time, Japan*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Attentional Spheres in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03776 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of "attentional spheres" within Western paradigms, triggered by a phrase from Charlotte Selver, a proponent of Sensory Awareness. The discussion considers how these spheres relate to physical... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embracing Formlessness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03783 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the notion of "uninterrupted mutual presence" as the essence of Zen practice, highlighting the teachings of Yuan Wu, compiler of the Blue Cliff Records. It stresses the importance of non-conceptual awareness... *Practice, Buddha Nature, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen's Path to Non-Dual Awareness Serial: RB-03782 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the intricate relationship between Zen practices, such as ceremonies and Zazen, and the exploration of non-duality through sensory awareness. It explores how formal structures in Zen practice define one's... *Practice, Practice Period, Zazen*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Exploring Space Through Spine and Sound Serial: RB-03775 Practice-Period_Talks The talk examines two primary topics: awareness of the space within the spine and the space created by chanting. These themes are explored in both personal practice and societal applications, comparing them to Western scientific... *Time, Practice, Chanting*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Alchemy of Awakening in Zen Serial: RB-04171 Sesshin The talk focuses on Koan 88 from the "Blue Cliff Record," emphasizing how Zen practice involves silencing the mind, clarifying thoughts, and investigating thoroughly. The discussion includes Yuan Wu's role in defining Linji... *Time, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Integrating Dual Realities in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03792 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of the two truths—relative and ultimate—rooted in early Buddhism and prominently articulated by Nagarjuna. The discussion delves into the practical realization of these truths through non-... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Unity in Zen: Embodied Awareness Serial: RB-03786 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of non-duality in Zen practice, reflecting on personal experiences with perceptions of separation and unity. Through vivid recollections and examples, it delves into the significance of maintaining... *Time, Practice, War*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Senseful Embodiment in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03787 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of embodiment within Zen practice, particularly through the lens of sensory experience and integration. It emphasizes the importance of separating, internalizing, and then integrating the senses to... *Practice, Mindfulness, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embodied Mindfulness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03793 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the exploration of mindfulness practices emphasizing the awareness of spine, breath, mental, and spatial postures as integral components of Zen practice. It delves into philosophical inquiries of consciousness... *Breath, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Entangled Minds: Rituals in Practice Serial: RB-03789 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on learning to self-teach Buddhism and establishing consistent behavioral patterns within practice, using rituals as tools for mental and physical readiness, akin to artistic processes. It also discusses the... *Posture, Bell, Practice*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen in Communal Canvas: Shared Mindfulness Serial: RB-03774 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the nature of Zen practice periods, emphasizing their role as a deeply immersive and communal experience that transcends conventional understandings of time and individualism. The discussion highlights the... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Navigating Edges in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03794 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "edges" or "margins" in Zen practice and daily life, emphasizing the role of awareness and attention to these imperceptible boundaries. The discussion delves into how engaging with "edges," like... *Practice Period, Practice, japanese*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Beyond Concepts: Embracing Zen Awareness Serial: RB-03788 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the distinctions between consciousness and awareness within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the roles each plays in perceiving and interacting with the world. Consciousness is described as the function... *Consciousness, Time, Study*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Robes and Bells: Zen Rituals Embodied Serial: RB-03781 Practice-Period_Talks The talk primarily reflects on the experiential and symbolic significance of Zen rituals and practices, particularly focusing on the ritual of putting on robes when going to Zazen. The discussion uses the koan from the Mumonkan,... *Buddha, Bell, Zazen*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen Interdependence: Beyond the Self Serial: RB-03779 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "dharmasphere" and the experiential understanding of interdependence from a Zen perspective. It emphasizes the importance of transcending self-referential perceptions, advocating for an... *Practice, Breath, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Resonating Non-Duality in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03790 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the intricate relationship between Zen practice and non-duality, delving into the conceptual distinction between awareness and consciousness. The discussion emphasizes "pathing," drawing on terms from various... *Bell, Practice, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embodied Pathways to Non-Dual Awareness Serial: RB-03791 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "Dharmakaya doors to non-duality," emphasizing the practice of "Hishiryo," or observing without conceptualization, to allow experiences to work through the practitioner rather than being mediated... *Posture, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embracing Uncertainty in Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-03778 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the transmission of items and teachings within Zen traditions, using the exchange of a teaching staff as a metaphor for the transfer of spiritual wisdom. The discussion emphasizes the impermanence and... *Practice, Time, Faith*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen Breaths: Path to Enlightenment Serial: RB-04172 Sesshin The talk delves into the symbolism and practice involved in Zen rituals, specifically focusing on the use of a bowing cloth as a mandala, illustrating how it represents the creation of space for enlightenment. It introduces the... *Breath, Practice, japanese*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Endless Dialogues of Zen Understanding Serial: RB-04173 Sesshin The talk explores the intricacies of Zen koans, particularly focusing on Koan 46 from the "Hekiganroku" (Blue Cliff Record), and reflects on language and its limitations in expressing spiritual teachings. The discussion... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen Attire: Koans in Practice Serial: RB-04175 Sesshin This talk explores the practice and symbolism of Zen attire, particularly the robe known as okesa, as a representation of shared practice rather than individual identity. The speaker emphasizes the use of koans — focusing on... *Koan, Practice, Blue Cliff Record*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Worlds Beyond Knowing: Zen Perspectives Serial: RB-04169 Sesshin The talk explores the Zen Buddhist understanding of reality, contrasting it with modern assumptions about a singular, knowable world. It emphasizes the existence of multiple worlds that are accessible through choices in... *Practice, Practice Period, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Integrating Western Views in Zen Serial: RB-04174 Sesshin The speaker reflects on the complexities of integrating Western perspectives into Zen Buddhism, with a focus on the two truths doctrine and koan practice. The talk highlights the relationship-driven perspectives inherent in... *Koan, Culture, japanese*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Liberation from Passion - *Lotus Sutra, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva Way, Passions, Manjushri, Desire, Lotus Sutra...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 14 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Berkeley Zen Center in 2013 Serial: BZ-02344 Saturday Lecture - Work, Practice Period, New Year, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Family Practice, Ego,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 14 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
Buddha's Enlightenment Serial: BZ-02343 Rohatsu - Forgiveness, Emotions, Attachment, Intuition, Big Mind, Ego, Discrimination, Daily Life,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 07 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
Think not Thinking Serial: BZ-02342 Rohatsu - Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Emotions, Anger, Birth-and-Death, Greed, Happiness, Continuous...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 06 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
Rohatsu Day 5 Serial: BZ-02341 - *Platform Sutra, Vow, Posture, Instruction, Bodhisattva Vow, Ordination, Repentance,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Dec 05 2013
Forgiveness Serial: BZ-02340 Rohatsu - Forgiveness, Anger, Forgiveness, Emotions, Anger, American, Attachment, Transmission, Dharma...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 04 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
Brain Washing 1,7,3,5 Serial: BZ-02339 Rohatsu - Dogen, Tenzo Kyokun, Anger, Birth-and-Death, Emotions, Daily Life, Hate, Dragons, Practice...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 03 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
Zazen Instruction Serial: BZ-02338 Rohatsu - Zazen, Posture, Pure Existence, Discrimination, Five Ranks, Religion, Emotions, Harmonizing,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 02 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
Joshu's 4 Gates and Joshu's Bridge Serial: BZ-02337 Rohatsu - Joshu, BCR-9, BCR-52, Ego, Manjushri, Lotus Sutra, Hindrances, Fundraising, Culture, Sanctuary...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 01 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
Eight Awarenesses and the Easeful Life of Ryokan Serial: BZ-02336 - *Eight Awarenesses, Karma, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Vow, Building, Transmission, Offering, Peace,...*	Ross Blum	Nov 30 2013
Remembering Fred Maroth - *Faith, Community, Heart Sutra, Mindfulness, resistance*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 23 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Master Judi's One Finger Zen - *true dharma, Perfect Wisdom, Posture, Dragons*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 17 2013 Green Gulch Farm
Dharma and Aging Serial: BZ-02335 - Birth-and-Death, Priest, Transmission, War, Gratitude, Enemies, Lineage, American...	Chikudo Lew Richmond	Nov 16 2013
Practice in the gate and outside Serial: BZ-02334 Saturday Lecture - Emotions, Emotions, Anger, Dependent Origination, Addiction, Subject-and-Object, Ego, Big Mind...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 09 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
The Life of Vow Serial: BZ-02333 - *Vow, Aspects of Practice, Practice Period, Buddha Mind, Subject-and-Object, Daily Life,...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Nov 02 2013
The Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-02332 - *Heart Sutra, Chanting, Aspects of Practice, Ego, Interdependence, Beginners, Concentration,...*	Ron Nestor	Oct 19 2013
Shelterless Shelter Serial: BZ-02331 - *Three Treasures, Sangha, Gratitude, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Practice Period, Vow, Humility,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	Oct 12 2013
Form and Formlessness in Zen Practice Serial: BZ-02330 - *Precepts, Practice Period, Daily Life, Bodhisattva Precepts, Lay, Teacher-and-Student, Aspects...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 05 2013
The Dharma of Money Serial: BZ-02329 History of BZC Finances, Saturday Lecture - *Money, Building, Fundraising, Priest, Sangha, Patience, Chanting, Observe, training...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 28 2013 Berkeley Zen Center
The Work of Going Beyond Buddha “Going Beyond Buddha” (partial) Sept 2013 No Abode - *Right Speech, Conversation, Silence, Perfect Wisdom, Buddha Ancestors*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 21 2013 Morning No Abode Hermitage
The Work of Going Beyond Buddha Realization in the body Going Beyond Buddha Sept 2013 PM No Abode - *Observe, Koan, Mill Valley, Zazen*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 21 2013 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Lotus Sutra and Bodhisattva Practice Serial: BZ-02328 - *Lotus Sutra, Practice Period, Precepts, Buddha Nature, Liberation, Mahayana, Bodhisattva...*	Mary Mocine	Sep 21 2013
Dogen's Vow Serial: BZ-02326 Part 3 of 4 - *Repentance, Vow, Karma, Doubt, Confession-and-Repentance, Precepts, true dharma, Evil,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 01 2013 3

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