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Title	Speaker	Date
Three Kinds of Compassion Three Kinds of Compassion Tenshin Reb Anderson No Abode Nov 10. 2012 AM - *Duality, Separation, Letting Go, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 11 2012 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Three Kinds of Compassion - *Karmic Consciousness, Bell, Separation, Cultivation, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 11 2012 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
The Self Settling the Self on the Self Serial: BZ-02274 - *Birth-and-Death, Aspects of Practice, Chanting, Posture, Teacher-and-Student, Lovingkindness,...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Nov 10 2012
On the Body - *Karmic Consciousness, Posture, Addiction, cognitive process*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 08 2012 The Yoga Room
Including the Self Serial: BZ-02273 - *Ego, Practice Period, Aspects of Practice, Big Mind, Family Practice, Silence, Anger,...*	Laurie Senauke	Nov 03 2012
On the Body - *Addiction, Emotions, zen meditation, Discrimination*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 01 2012 The Yoga Room
Seijiki Calling All Hungry Ghosts Serial: BZ-02272 - *Peace, Ego*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 27 2012
The Wholehearted Way - Self Receiving and Employing Samadhi Serial: BZ-02271 - *Practice Period, Instruction, Non-duality, resistance, Priest, Transmission, Posture, Don...*	Gerri Oliva	Oct 20 2012
Introduction to Bendowa Serial: BZ-02270 - *Aspects of Practice, true dharma, Transmission, Ordinary Mind, Dharma Transmission, Soto Zen,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 14 2012
Thinking and Not Thinking Serial: BZ-02269 - *Instruction, Buddha Mind, Birth-and-Death, Evil, Concentration, Sanctuary, Impermanence,...*	Ron Nestor	Oct 13 2012
Bodhisattva Precepts Guided by the Teaching of Mind Only Bodhisattva Precepts Guided by the Teaching of Mind Only AM Tenshin Reb Anderson No Abode 10/6/2012 - *Karmic Consciousness, Precepts, Three Treasures, Sangha, Duality*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 06 2012 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Bodhisattva Precepts Guided by the Teaching of Mind Only Bodhisattva Precepts Guided by the Teaching of Mind Only Tenshin Reb Anderson No Abode 10/6/2012 PM - *Precepts, Karmic Consciousness, Observe, Confession-and-Repentance, Addiction*...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 06 2012 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Buddhas and Sentient Beings Serial: BZ-02268 - *Silence, Evil, Buddha Nature, Book of Serenity, Five Ranks, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Transmission...*	Greg Denny	Oct 06 2012
Embodied Zen: Mindful Presence Unveiled Serial: RB-02270 Sesshin This talk focuses on the practice and understanding of Zen through experiential awareness, emphasizing the significance of embodying teachings rather than intellectual comprehension alone. It discusses maintaining a state of... *Time, Practice, Sambhogakaya*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Mindful Attention Serial: RB-02269 Sesshin The talk explains the concept of "density of attention" within the Sesshin practice and how this focused attention aids in surfacing deeply embedded memories and establishing a more stable, interdependent awareness of the self... *Practice, Skandas, Culture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Walking the Path of Interconnection Serial: RB-02273 Sesshin This talk explores the intricate relationship between conventional truths and fundamental truths, emphasizing the concept of continuity and interdependence through the lens of Zen practice. It elaborates on Shitou's "Sandokai,"... *Wisdom, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Awake Through the Stillness of Zen Serial: RB-02268 Sesshin The talk explores the practice of Sesshin, emphasizing the transformation that occurs when practitioners step into a structured regime aimed at observing and evolving personal consciousness. The discourse highlights the process... *Posture, Zazen, Patience*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Zen's Path: Personal Practice Unbounded Serial: RB-02274 Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of Zen as a self-teaching process that emphasizes personal experimentation and the continuation of practice. The "Sandokai," a key text in the Soto Zen tradition, is explored in relation to its... *Practice, Sandokai, Sesshin*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Unveiling Zen's Hidden Treasures Serial: RB-02271 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of teaching Zen, focusing on what can be taught and how it is perceived. It delves into Nagarjuna's teachings on the nature of walking and Suzuki Roshi's emphasis on the non-abiding mind and the... *Time, Sesshin, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Caf Mindfulness: Building Interdependent Awareness Serial: RB-02272 Sesshin This talk explores the concept of the "Café Construction Project" as an illustration of Buddhist interdependence, urging a practice of experiential mindfulness in everyday settings. Through the metaphor of a café, it emphasizes... *Practice, Time, Zendo*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Embodied Connection in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03130 Conference The talk examines the significance of bowing within Zen practice as an act of shared embodiment, alongside a detailed exploration of how the concepts of space and embodiment intersect in Zen activities. The discussion introduces... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012
Performative Time and Cultural Perceptions Serial: RB-03129 Conference The talk delves into the concept of performative time in Zen, emphasizing experienced time and explores potential interpretations of having three experienceable bodies. The discussion examines linguistic differences in expressing... *Time, japanese, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012
Embodying Presence Beyond Perception Serial: RB-03128 Conference The talk explores the notion of reconceptualizing the self and body as dynamic interactions within the flow of the present, challenging the perception of the world as a collection of static entities. This perspective aligns with... *Posture, Intention, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012
Omnipresence of Dukkha Serial: BZ-02267 - Four Noble Truths, Happiness, Daily Life, training, Impermanence, Silence, Offering...	Karen Sundheim	Sep 29 2012
Fundraising at BZC Serial: BZ-02266 History of BZC, Saturday Lecture balance, Practice Positions, Volunteer and Hired Labor, Adaptations of Zen in America - Sangha, Fundraising, Practice Position, American, Building, training, Enthusiasm, Commitment,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 22 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
My Three Weeks in Europe Serial: BZ-02265 Zen in Europe, Saturday Lecture - Kobun Chino, Vanya Palmers, Culture, Building, Religion, Priest, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 15 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
Wu Wei - Effortless Effort Serial: BZ-02264 - *Right Effort, Discrimination, Gaining Mind, Non-discrimination, Harmonizing, Daily Life,...*	Robert Rosenbaum	Sep 08 2012
Raihai Tokuzui Serial: BZ-02262 Study sesshin, part 3 of 4 - *Vinaya, Buddha Nature, causation, Karma, Precepts, Culture, Soto Zen, Religion, Interview...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 02 2012 3
Raihai Tokuzui Serial: BZ-02263 Study sesshin, part 4 of 4 - *Liberation, Priest, Lay, Vinaya, Ordination, Culture, Evil, Priest-and-Lay, Precepts,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 02 2012 4
The Bodhisattva's Mind of No Abode The Bodhisattva’s Mind of No AbodeTenshin Reb AndersonNo Abode, Sept 1, 2012 AM - *Buddha Mind, true dharma, Money, japanese*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 01 2012 Morning No Abode Hermitage
The Bodhisattva's Mind of No Abode The Bodhisattva’s Mind of No AbodeTenshin Reb AndersonNo Abode, Sept 1, 2012 PM - *Religion, Zendo, Chanting, Posture, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 01 2012 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Raihai Tokuzui Serial: BZ-02260 Study sesshin, part 1 of 4 - *Fox, Bodhidharma, Lotus Sutra, Bowing, Lineage, Culture, Dragons, Transmission, Vow, American...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 01 2012 1
Raihai Tokuzui Serial: BZ-02261 Study sesshin, part 2 of 4 - *Fox, Lay Practice, Ordination, Lay, Priest, Lineage, Buddha Ancestors, Transmission, Funeral,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 01 2012 2
September 2012 talk, Serial No. 02285 Serial: RB-02285 Ordination The talk reflects on the significance of taking precepts within a Zen Buddhist context, emphasizing the commitment to living in accordance with Buddhist principles. It highlights the inherently interdependent nature of existence... *Practice, Precepts, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Reflections on Self in Zen Serial: RB-01684A Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity This talk explores the concept of self-consistency and inconsistency within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of examining one's own experience of self as a foundational step in Buddhist practice. The discussion contrasts... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Crafting Zen: Merging Life and Practice Serial: RB-03845 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The September 2012 talk discusses the nuanced practice of Zen as a "craft" beyond mere teaching or routine, emphasizing precise attentiveness to both physical and mental activities. This craft includes an exploration of non-... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Exploring Self Through Zen Lenses Serial: RB-03840 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk discusses the concept of the self within the framework of Zen practice, juxtaposing terms such as "narrative self," "provisional self," and "real self" to highlight tensions between these constructs and broader Buddhist... *Practice, Love, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Presence Beyond the Self Illusion Serial: RB-03839 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk delves into the interplay between Buddhist practice and self-concept, emphasizing that while Buddhist teachings promote the notion of no inherent self, individuals require a strong sense of self to effectively engage in... *Practice, Pain, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Unraveling Self: A Fluid Journey Serial: RB-03841 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk examines the Buddhist notion of selflessness by exploring how self-cognition and continuous self-conception fit within Buddhist teachings, focusing on memory, bodily experience, and agency. It poses questions about the... *Buddhism, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Zen Self: Unmoving Mindfulness Transformation Serial: RB-03842 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk primarily explores the concept of self in Zen practice, questioning traditional notions of consciousness and self-awareness. It highlights how continuous practice can cultivate a more profound awareness, where... *Consciousness, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Zen Self: Observer vs. Experience Serial: RB-03838 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The seminar focuses on the exploration of the self in Zen practice, examining the dual constructs of a perceiving observer self and an experiential self shaped by history and conditioning. Discussion emphasizes the importance of... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Exploring Self Through Mindful Practice Serial: RB-03837 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk delves into the complex philosophical inquiry of self in Zen and Western contexts, emphasizing the difficulty of reconciling personal, cultural, and Buddhist notions of self. It advocates for understanding the self... *Work, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Precision in Motion: Zen Living Serial: RB-03844 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk "The Freedom of the Self" explores Zen practice and mindfulness, emphasizing the development of attentiveness and precision in daily activities. Discussion includes the practice of Kinhin (walking meditation) and how it... *Practice, Practice Period, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Navigating Dualities in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03843 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk "Zen Interweaving: Truths Beyond Duality" focuses on exploring the interplay between conventional and fundamental truths within Zen practice, proposing that practitioners navigate these dualities through mindfulness and... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Shifting Perceptions of Self Continuum Serial: RB-01684G Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The seminar explores the concepts of self, non-self, and the continuum of self in Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes a practice that blends the continuity and discontinuity of the self, aiming for a subtler engagement with one's... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Illusions of Self in Zen Experience Serial: RB-01684F Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk explores the concept of self within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the distinction between the experience of self and the idea of self. It argues that while the idea of self tends to be continuous, the experience of self is... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Beyond Intention: Embracing Mental Posture Serial: RB-01684D Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk explores the distinction between intention and mental posture, emphasizing that cultivating a mental posture rather than relying solely on intention can facilitate practice and realization in Zen. The discussion also... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Mindful Flow: Observing Self's Shifts Serial: RB-01684E Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk addresses the intricate subject of continuity and discontinuity of the self, drawing attention to centuries-long debates within Buddhist and Indian traditions. It emphasizes the necessity of direct and careful... *Practice, Observe, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Transcending Identity Through Mindful Practice Serial: RB-01684I Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity This talk examines the concept of self, particularly the continuity and discontinuity of personal identity. Key themes include how persistent naming and memory reinforce a sense of a permanent self, contrasting with Buddhist... *Name, japanese, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Self Beyond Self: A Zen Exploration Serial: RB-01684H Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk delves into the complexities of understanding the self, continuity, and discontinuity in Zen philosophy. It examines the challenge of defining 'self,' whether through cultural character traits or deeper self-experience,... *Time, Name, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover

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