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Title	Speaker	Date
Embodied Zen: Space and Practice Serial: RB-03813 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of embodiment and practice within Zen traditions, emphasizing the importance of the embodied practice period as over the inscripted traditions. There is an exploration of concepts such as the... *Practice Period, Practice, japanese*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Rituals and Interconnectedness Serial: RB-03802 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the significance of practice periods within Zen practice, emphasizing the interplay between rituals and the concepts of emptiness and interconnectedness. Key highlights include the metaphorical aspects of Zen... *Practice Period, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Presence in Every Breath Taken Serial: RB-02023 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of knowing "right where you are" in the Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of starting from one's present position to study the way, as articulated by Zen master Da Wei. It discusses the... *Breath, Practice, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Immediacy and Time in Harmony Serial: RB-03771 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concepts of immediacy and time. It suggests contrasting Dogen's idea of "placing yourself fully in immediacy" with the notion of simply being... *Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Zen: The Science of Stillness Serial: RB-02027 Sesshin The talk focuses on the systematic approach to Zen practice, emphasizing the role of zazen in developing a non-discursive, body-based mind. It highlights how this practice aligns more with a scientific exploration than religious... *Practice, Zazen, Posture*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Relationality and Emergent Practice Serial: RB-03823 Practice-Period_Talks The discussion addresses the concept of things not existing from their own side, a notion attributed to Nagarjuna and also discussed by Sukiroshi. The talk explores the relational nature of existence and how this perspective... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Bodhi Mandalas: Path to Dynamic Zen Serial: RB-03824 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on exploring the practice of Zen over a three-month period, emphasizing the importance of establishing personal mandalas and the dynamic nature of spiritual practice. It discusses the concept of a "Bodhi Mandala... *Time, Practice, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Integration: Mind and Body Harmony Serial: RB-02026 Sesshin The talk focuses on the integration of mind and body through Zen practice, specifically emphasizing a concept described as an "all-minds posture" which blends waking and sleeping states of mind. The discussion touches on the... *Posture, Practice, Pain*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Time: Layers of Perception Serial: RB-03772 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar focuses on the intersection of Zen philosophy and the concept of time in psychotherapy, exploring how different forms of time—such as sequential, gestural, and gestational time—impact human perception and experience.... *Time, Concentration, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Mindful Moves: Zen's Subtle Dance Serial: RB-02024 Sesshin The talk explores the subtle practices of mindfulness within Zen, focusing on the significance of seemingly unnecessary actions in rituals, like the last server's bow and the click when pouring water, as expressions of... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Embracing Continuity Through No-Choice Mind Serial: RB-02025 Sesshin This Sesshin talk explores the concept of "no-choice mind" and its relation to maintaining a certain Zen posture that fosters deep experiences of Samadhi and continuity. The talk recounts personal experiences and anecdotes,... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Universe Within: Presence and Connection Serial: RB-03770 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Zen, psychotherapy, and constellation practice, emphasizing the importance of presence, immediacy, and the connection between trauma and enlightenment. The notion of embedding oneself in the... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Zen: Integrating Space and Time Serial: RB-03808 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the intersection of temporal and spatial elements within Zen practice, describing Zen as an integration of space and time. The concepts of bodily, contextual, and gestational time are examined through the... *Time, Bell, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen in Life and Landscape Serial: RB-03822 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the integration of lay and monastic Zen practice while emphasizing the continuous development of one’s personal practice within the context of communal settings. Insight into the traditional and evolving duties... *Practice, Practice Period, Sangha*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Unfolding: Space and Insight Serial: RB-03821 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the spatial and temporal aspects of Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of space within the Zendo as both a physical configuration and a metaphor for interconnected practice. It delves into the... *Practice, Time, Zendo*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Time: Bridging Lay and Monastic Life Serial: RB-03807 Practice-Period_Talks This talk examines the practice period's experiment of integrating lay and monastic life through a three-month commitment, as illustrated by the ordination of Christina. It explores the interplay of patterns in practice,... *Time, Practice, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Precise Acts: Zen and Psychotherapy Serial: RB-03769 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar addresses the intersection of Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing the precision in practice and the concept of "just this" as a means to realize fundamental time and interdependence. Using the analogy of the tobacco... *Practice, First Principle, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Breathing Time, Living Presence Serial: RB-03767 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The discussion explores the intricate nature of time, emphasizing personal experience and awareness of the body, particularly through breath and heartbeat. The talk highlights the interconnectedness of individual existence and... *Time, Breath, Dogen*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Embracing Change Through Continuity Serial: RB-03819 Practice-Period_Talks The main thesis of this talk centers on the concept of changeability and continuity in both the self and the world, drawing connections between spiritual practices and philosophical ideas. It examines the unpredictability and... *Practice, Bell, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Presence Through Zen's Mindful Architecture Serial: RB-03805 Practice-Period_Talks This talk discusses the concept of "nowhere" and "now here," emphasizing the practice of present moment awareness within Zen. It explores the idea of creating a "Dharma island" through practice, where interdependence and the... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Being Here: Embracing Zen Thusness Serial: RB-03806 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "here" during a Zen practice period, challenging conventional notions of presence and absence. Emphasizing "Here" as the sole focus instead of a comparison with "there," the discourse delves into... *Practice, Practice Period, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Embracing Non-Duality Through Practice Serial: RB-03820 Practice-Period_Talks This talk discusses the Riyaku Fussatsu ceremony, emphasizing the reaffirmation and reviewing of precepts in Buddhist practice. It explores the concepts of non-duality, the role of community (Sangha) relationships, and the... *Practice, Love, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Timeless Presence in Zen Paths Serial: RB-03768 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the concept of time in Zen philosophy, particularly through Dogen's idea of "being time" (uji), and contrasts it with the common perception of clock time. The discussion highlights that Dogen emphasizes... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Relational Worlds: East Asian Perspectives Serial: RB-03816 Practice-Period_Talks The talk examines the distinction between a relational-based worldview, common in East Asian philosophies, and an entity-based worldview, exploring how these perspectives manifest in cultural practices like flower arranging and... *Offering, Culture, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Ceaseless Harmony Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03810 Practice-Period_Talks The talk primarily explores the integration of undivided attention and mutual consciousness through Zen practice, particularly focusing on the practice of Orioki and its role in maintaining a continuity of attention during... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Insentient Voices: Living Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-03809 Practice-Period_Talks This talk analyzes the unique characteristics of a group of Zen practitioners and contrasts their path with traditional monastic training. It highlights the importance of experiential learning over textual study in Zen practice,... *Chanting, Study, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Embrace Unpredictability: Zen's Medicinal Path Serial: RB-03815 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of unpredictability as a core component of Zen practice, emphasizing the transformative potential of engaging with life's uncertainties. This is framed as a "medicinal philosophy," where the process... *Practice, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Time: Pathway to Purpose Serial: RB-03765 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of time as both a medium and an activity. Drawing from Dogen's reflections on the dimensions of time and presenting the idea of 'ikigai... *Culture, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Zen Living: Equanimity and Interdependence Serial: RB-03804 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the interplay between Zen monastic life and everyday practice, emphasizing the significance of maintaining equanimity and interdependence. It references the capabilities of Ivan Illich and Thich Nhat Hanh in... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Mandalas of Time in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03811 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of time structures in Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of bodily, contextual, and gestational time especially in Zazen. It discusses "turning words" or "creepers" in Zen, how they shape... *Time, Buddha, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Crossing the Zen Threshold Together Serial: RB-03817 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses a transformative experience in the speaker's Zen practice, focusing on the concept of crossing a line in spiritual commitment that signifies a point of no return. The narrative connects personal anecdotes with... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Weaving Space and Time in Zen Serial: RB-03818 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores Zen philosophy's emphasis on the interconnectedness and texture of space, suggesting that understanding space as connective and textural adds a new dimension to Buddhist teachings like the Dharmakaya. It... *Time, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Spaces Transforming Perception and Practice Serial: RB-03812 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the integration of space, architecture, and ceremony in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of creating transitional spaces that influence perception and practice of Zen. It highlights the duality within... *Practice, Buddha, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Cultivating Presence in Zen Spaces Serial: RB-03803 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the concept of transforming physical spaces and the practice environment to foster a collective presence within a Zen practice. It discusses the evolution of a Zendo from a simple storage room into a sacred... *Practice, Zendo, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen and Psychotherapy: Moments as Universe Serial: RB-03766 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar examines the intersections of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, exploring concepts such as the sense of "intactness" within activity, the role of choice in perception, and the idea of engaging with one's environment... *Time, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
The Virtue of the Bodhisattva's Delayed Gratification - *Lay, New Year, Bodhisattva Vow, Lotus Sutra, Non-attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2012 Morning No Abode Hermitage
The Virtue of the Bodhisattva's Delayed Gratification - *Buddha Nature, Bowing, Faith, Suzuki Roshi*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 15 2012 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
On the Body - *Mindfulness, Posture, Lotus Sutra, Emptiness, Thoroughness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 13 2012 The Yoga Room
Sandokai Lecture Six Serial: BZ-02284 Couplet 12, Rohatsu Day 7 - *Diversity, Absolute-and-Relative, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Oneness, Daily Life,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 08 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
Serving Practice Serial: BZ-02283 Rohatsu Day 6 - *Pure Existence, Duality, Bowing, Intimacy, Bell, Composure, Practice Period, War, Diversity,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 07 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
Sandokai Lecture Five Serial: BZ-02282 Couplet 5 cont'd, Rohatsu Day 5 - *Composure, Monastic Practice, resistance, Instruction, Ego, Big Mind, Bell, Offering, Posture...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 06 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
Sandokai Lecture Four Serial: BZ-02281 Couplet 5, Rohatsu Day 4 - *Bell, Practice Position, Discrimination, Practice Period, Chanting, Subject-and-Object, Anger...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 05 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
Sandokai Lecture Three Serial: BZ-02280 Couplet 34, Rohatsu Day 3 - *Forgiveness, Big Mind, Four Noble Truths, Oneness, Duality, Karma, Practice Period, American,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 04 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
Sandokai Lecture Two Serial: BZ-02279 Couplets 2 & 3, Rohatsu Day 2 - *Branching Streams, Big Mind, Discrimination, Attachment, Two Truths, Dependent Origination,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 03 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
Sandokai Lecture One Serial: BZ-02278 Title and Couplet 1, Rohatsu Day 1 - *Big Mind, Platform Sutra, Discrimination, Oneness, Lineage, Absolute-and-Relative,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 02 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
Five Powers of Zen Serial: BZ-02277 - *Renunciation, Mindfulness, Impermanence, Dependent Origination, New Year, Concentration,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Dec 01 2012
On the Body - *Harmonizing, Dream World, Separation, zen meditation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 29 2012 The Yoga Room
A Candle in the Dark Serial: BZ-02276 - *Practice Position, Darkness and Light, Five Ranks, Lotus Sutra, Gratitude, Commitment, Buddha...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	Nov 24 2012
Our Minor Precepts Serial: BZ-02275 Saturday Lecture - *Precepts, Renunciation, Emotions, Humility, Sangha, Conversation, Beginners, Patience, Evil,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 17 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
On the Body - *Breath, Karmic Consciousness, Posture*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 15 2012 The Yoga Room

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