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Title	Speaker	Date
Stimulating Bodhisattva's courage and entering reality - *confusion, Duality, Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 15 2011 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Stimulating Bodhisattva's courage and entering reality - *Emptiness, Observe, Karmic Consciousness, Rinzai, Gratitude*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 15 2011 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Encountering Form in Daily Life Serial: BZ-02209 - *Heart Sutra, Aspects of Practice, Offering, Intimacy, Bell, Mindfulness, Vow, Instruction,...*	Ross Blum	Oct 08 2011
Entry into the nature of the knowable - *Transmission, Perfect Wisdom, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 01 2011 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Entry into the nature of the knowable - *Obstacles, Duality, confusion, Discrimination, Commitment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 01 2011 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Giving and Receiving Serial: BZ-02208 - *Impermanence, Soto Zen, Big Mind, Evil, Practice Period, Ego, Bell, Nirvana*	Laurie Senauke	Oct 01 2011
Mindfulness Through Words and Silence Serial: RB-02671 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk discusses Zen practices and their intersection with psychotherapy, focusing on the significance of language, mindfulness, and the phenomenology of experience. Central themes include the practice of "naming" as a... *Practice, Name, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
Zen Beyond Words and Concepts Serial: RB-02672 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, highlighting the experiential aspect of Zen, particularly through the act of naming. It emphasizes the importance of moving beyond conceptualizations to... *Name, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
Mindful Memory: Zen Meets Therapy Serial: RB-02674 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice, particularly through Sesshin and Zazen, and psychotherapy, focusing on how memories are processed and understood differently in these contexts. Key discussions include the... *Time, Work, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
Bodhisattva Self: Beyond Individuality Serial: RB-02673 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of the Zen self, focusing on the transition from an individualistic to a shared sense of self. It examines various dimensions of self-experience, including the bodily sense, agency, and imagination,... *Practice, Time, Name*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
Zen Lists and the Self Serial: RB-02669 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing particularly on the use of lists as a method for refinement in Buddhist practice and the concept of self from a Buddhist perspective. The discussion... *Time, Name, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
Zen Mindfulness Beyond Self Constructs Serial: RB-02670 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This seminar discusses the intersection of Zen philosophy, particularly the concept of self and non-self, with aspects of psychotherapy. The discourse explores how identity develops through interruptions in self-forgetting, while... *Practice, Monastic Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
Zen Insights: Self, Psyche, Soul Serial: RB-02668 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk primarily explores the complex relationships between the concepts of self, psyche, and soul within the contexts of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy. It questions the notion of self-continuity and examines how Buddhist... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
Zen Jazz: Improvising the Mind Serial: RB-02675 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk focuses on the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concepts of personal and situational agency. It draws parallels between jazz improvisation and Zen practice, noting the improvisational and... *Practice, Work, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
The Heart of Our Forms Serial: BZ-02207 - *Precepts, Monastic Practice, Practice Period, Aspects of Practice, Family Practice, resistance...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 25 2011
Monastic Practice Serial: BZ-02206 Founding of Tassajara, Saturday Lecture - Bodhisattva, Suzuki Roshi, Monastic Practice, Practice Period, Composure, American, Priest,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 24 2011 Berkeley Zen Center
Surrender Serial: BZ-02205 - *Blue Cliff Record, Oneness, resistance, Commitment, Teacher-and-Student, Silence, Intimacy,...*	David Weinberg	Sep 17 2011
Xiang Yan hears the sound of stones striking bamboo - *Duality, Blue Cliff Record, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Koan, Commitment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 10 2011 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Xiang Yan hears the sound of stones striking bamboo - *Letting Go, Silence*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 10 2011 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Sep 11, 2022 Serial: BZ-02204 Karma, Saturday Lecture Responding vs. reacting, Owning our own dark side - *Bodhisattva, Karma, American, Hate, Culture, War, Evil, Greed, Vow, Peace, causation...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 10 2011 Berkeley Zen Center
Zenki and Shoji Serial: BZ-02202 Part 3 of 4, study sesshin - *Birth-and-Death, Karma, Samsara, Nirvana, confusion, Fasting, Daily Life, Avalokiteshvara,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 04 2011 3
Zenki and Shoji Serial: BZ-02203 Part 4 of 4, study sesshin - *Birth-and-Death, Bell, Heart Sutra, Daily Life, confusion, Buddha Mind, Nirvana, Samsara,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 04 2011 4
Zenki and Shoji Serial: BZ-02200 Part 1 of 4, study sesshin - Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Liberation, Heart Sutra, Lay, Bowing, Silence, Transmission...	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 03 2011 1
Zenki and Shoji Serial: BZ-02201 Part 2 of 4, study sesshin - *Birth-and-Death, Blue Cliff Record, Samsara, Nirvana, Impermanence, Liberation, Separation,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 03 2011 2
Zen Meets Western Self-Exploration Serial: RB-03852 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The seminar "Zen in the Western World" discusses the intersection of Zen philosophy and Western perception, emphasizing the contemplative exploration of self. It examines the notion of self and non-self within Buddhism,... *Buddhism, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Weaving Self: Mind, Body, World Serial: RB-03169 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self The September 2011 talk explores the themes of individual self-construction and perception, discussing how the self is both influenced by and influences sensory perception and cultural contexts. The talk delves into the... *Time, Practice, Name*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Narrating the Self Through Zen Serial: RB-03854 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The talk explores the epistemic processes that involve knowing beyond conscious awareness, emphasizing how Zen practices like Zazen meditation integrate this broader spectrum of knowledge into daily life. It also examines the... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Words and Silence in Zen Understanding Serial: RB-03853 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World This seminar focuses on the intersection of Zen philosophy and linguistic structures, exploring how concepts such as self, identity, and consciousness are shaped through language. It delves into the distinctions between 'who' and... *Time, Consciousness, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Zen and Western Self: Dynamic Realities Serial: RB-03168 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self This talk explores the concepts of self from both Zen and Western perspectives, emphasizing the experiential basis of consciousness. It challenges the notion of a singular self-entity, suggesting that seeking and failing to... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Open-Ended Awareness Through Zen Serial: RB-03855 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The talk primarily explores the concept of "no other location mind" as a Zen practice in the context of Western philosophy, emphasizing its process-based significance rather than an endpoint. The discussion highlights how... *Intention, Practice, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Integrating Zen and Consciousness Inquiry Serial: RB-03856 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The talk examines the complexities of practicing Zen in the Western world, focusing on the concept of 'self' from a Buddhist and neurobiological perspective. It discusses the traditional Buddhist practice of searching for the... *Buddhism, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Fluid Identity, Timeless Awareness Serial: RB-03172 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self The talk examines the complexity of identity in Zen practice, contrasting Western concepts of self, and emphasizing awareness and non-conceptuality as fundamental to experiencing reality. Through references to classical Zen and... *Practice, Enlightenment, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Zen Self as Active Process Serial: RB-03166 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self The talk examines the experiential understanding of the self in Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of self as an active process rather than a static entity. It explores the distinctions between various aspects of self-... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Beyond the Self: Zen Perspectives Serial: RB-03167 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self This talk explores the concept of self within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the distinction between the Zen idea of the self as a non-entity and Western narratives of an inherent self. The discussion examines the five skandhas,... *Intention, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Zen Practice: The Moral Imperative Serial: RB-02573 Ordination The talk examines the nature of Zen practice, positing it as a moral imperative rather than traditional religion. It emphasizes the importance of discovering a still mind, paralleling it with achieving initial enlightenment... *Precepts, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Zen and Western Self Intertwined Serial: RB-03165 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self The talk examines the distinction between the "Zen self" and the "Western self," focusing on personal identity and social interaction. The discussion highlights the role of a teacher in guiding personal growth, the significance... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Identity Unfolding: A Zen Perspective Serial: RB-03171 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self The talk explores concepts of self-identity within Zen and Western philosophical contexts, focusing on the interrelation between body, mind, and identity. It examines how different educational and cultural influences shape... *Intention, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Illusions of Self Across Cultures Serial: RB-03858 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The talk explores the concept of self in Zen and its interpretation in different cultures, with a focus on how self interacts with broader cultural contexts. It highlights the idea of self as an illusion in Buddhism, referencing... *Practice, Culture, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Interconnected Freedom and Paradoxical Agency Serial: RB-03857 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The talk critically examines the concept of change and interdependence in Western culture and its philosophical implications, particularly challenging traditional notions of oneness and agency. The discussion progresses to how... *Observe, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Mindful Awareness Unveiled Through Zen Serial: RB-03170 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self The talk explores the concept of self in Zen Buddhism versus Western thought, focusing on the interplay between consciousness and awareness. It dissects the phenomenon identified by Benjamin Libet's research where bodily... *Consciousness, Intention, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Zen and Western Self Unraveled Serial: RB-03164 Seminar_Zen-Self,_West-Self This talk explores the complex interplay between Zen and Western concepts of the self, highlighting the challenges in defining the self within different cultural frameworks. It examines the implications of language in shaping our... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Johanneshof
Zen's Western Blossoms: Evolving Practices Serial: RB-03859 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The talk addresses the adaptation of traditional Zen practices and ceremonies within Western contexts, highlighting challenges related to cultural expectations and the limited number of traditional ceremonies within Buddhism.... *Ceremony, Practice, japanese*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Zen and the Fluid Self Serial: RB-03860 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The talk focuses on the integration of Zen practice into Western perspectives of self, examining the concept of self from both a Zen and Western viewpoint, particularly how self and personality interact. The discussion delves... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Zen Presence: Saccades and Suchness Serial: RB-03862 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with contemporary scientific insights, particularly focusing on the concept of "saccadic scanning," and how this eye movement contributes to the perception of a "biological... *Practice, Time, Name*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Zen Unbound: Perception Beyond Naming Serial: RB-03861 Seminar_Zen_in_the_Western_World This seminar discusses the integration of Zen practices into Western contexts, emphasizing the contrast between Western and Eastern philosophical approaches. It highlights the cultural tendencies of the West towards science and... *Name, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2011 Hannover
Becoming A Priest Serial: BZ-02199 - *Priest, Vow, Aspects of Practice, Ordination, training, Anger, Lay Practice, Lay, Culture,...*	Peter Schireson	Aug 27 2011
Transforming the Mind of Delusion - *causation, Bell, Mahayana, Greed*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 18 2011 The Yoga Room
Moment By Moment Serial: BZ-02198 The Most Important Thing, One-Day Sitting - Suzuki Roshi, Bodhisattva, Balance, Posture, Perfect Wisdom, Daily Life, Don't Know Mind...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 14 2011 Berkeley Zen Center
Study of delusion is the Buddha Way - *Anger, Commitment, Bell, Money*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 13 2011 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Study of delusion is the Buddha Way - *Bodhisattva Vow, Practice Period, Precepts, Karmic Consciousness, Equanimity*...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 13 2011 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage

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