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Title	Speaker	Date
Koans in Context: Living the Lineage Serial: RB-01879 Winterbranches_12 The talk discusses a unique approach to Zen koan practice, emphasizing the integration of koans with the participant's life context, rather than their standalone content. This method is aligned with the teachings of Tsukiroshi... *Koan, Practice, Vinaya*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Koans and the Dance of Lineage Serial: RB-01871 Winterbranches_12 The talk delves into the use and significance of koans in Zen practice, emphasizing personal experience and interpretation. The discussion highlights the influence of lineage on understanding and practicing Zen, specifically... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Ascending the Seat in Zen Serial: RB-01874 Winterbranches_12 The talk focuses on the Zen koan of "ascending the seat," exploring its significance in Zen history, particularly how it relates to the teachings of Dogen and Shunryu Suzuki. The discussion emphasizes the practice of meeting and... *Koan, Stillness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Listening Beyond Words: Zen Insights Serial: RB-01875 Winterbranches_12 The talk examines the concept of "letting the myriad forms speak for themselves" through the lens of Zen koans, particularly koans 1 and 20. It explores the implications of non-doing and the potential pitfalls of conceptualizing... *Practice, Koan, Lay*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Awakening Beyond Structured Consciousness Serial: RB-01876 Winterbranches_12 The main thesis of the talk explores the structured nature of consciousness, how it can be restructured through practice, and how Zen teachings such as those from Dogen and Yaoshan manifest in understanding the present moment. It... *Consciousness, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Embracing the Incomprehensible Mind Serial: RB-01880 Winterbranches_12 The talk emphasizes the concept of the "incomprehensible mind," as referenced through figures such as Yao Shan, Sukhiroshi, and Dogen. It explores the idea of non-discriminating or "beginner's mind" and discusses how it relates... *Enlightenment, Dogen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Interruption: The Present Moment Encounter Serial: RB-01877 Winterbranches_12 The talk explores the concept of "the present as encounter," emphasizing how the present moment is an interruption rather than a continuation. Key ideas include reference to Gilles Deleuze's alignment with Buddhist philosophy,... *Practice, Zazen, Bell*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Mindful Living Through Buddhist Precepts Serial: RB-03936 Ordination This talk focuses on the practice and implications of Buddhist precepts as guidelines for behavior, particularly emphasizing their role in exploring one's immediate experience. The precepts are not rigid rules but tools for... *Precepts, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
The Unknowable Mind in Present Living Serial: RB-01680 Ordination The talk explores the practice and significance of taking Buddhist precepts, emphasizing their role as guides for behavior through personal experience and receptivity rather than strict rules. The discussion highlights how the... *Precepts, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Zen Presence in Daily Life Serial: RB-01873 Winterbranches_12 This talk delves into the Zen concept of "everyday mind" and the "incomprehensible mind," drawing on the koan of Yaoshan ascending the seat. The talk emphasizes the significance of non-verbal understanding and cultivating bodily... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Whispers of Zen: Courageous Conversations Serial: RB-01868 Winterbranches_12 The talk explores how language and silence support Zen practice during a seminar at Johanneshof, examining the courage and trust needed in communication within the Sangha. It discusses the role of ritual and occasion in practice... *Silence, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Lineage and Identity in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01872 Winterbranches_12 The talk explores the significance of lineage and names within Zen practice, highlighting how personal identification with a Buddhist name can foster a deep connection to one's practice and lineage. It addresses the dynamics and... *Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Turning Words: Rituals as Mindfulness Serial: RB-01870 Winterbranches_12 The talk explores the intricate role of rituals and "turning words" in Zen practice, emphasizing how these elements can transcend routine habits and foster a deeper awareness and connection with the present moment. The discussion... *Practice, Work, Bell*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Perception: Constructing Reality's Illusions Serial: RB-01869 Winterbranches_12 The talk explores the concept of perceiving objects as constructs of the mind and examines how this understanding impacts experiences and interaction with the world. Themes of subjective perception, the nature of reality, and the... *Practice, Time, Global Warming*	Richard Baker	Sep 2010 Johanneshof
Intersection of Zen and Clowning Serial: EB-00230 Being a child in an orphanage; learning to meditate; sitting with negative tendencies; five fears outlined by Buddha; In the talk at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, the themes of Zen practice and childhood experiences, particularly growing up in an orphanage, resonate deeply with the intertwining of meditation and personal history. References are... *Kinhin, Demons, Religion, Bell*	Edward Brown	Aug 25 2010 Tassajara
Things I Have Faith In Serial: BZ-02122 - *Right Effort, Blue Cliff Record, Oneness, New Year, Big Mind, Samadhi, Silence, Evil, Hate...*	Meghan Collins	Aug 21 2010
The Mind of Enlightenment - *Silence, Lotus Sutra, Dogen, Bodhidharma*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 19 2010 The Yoga Room
Five Ranks Class Serial: BZ-02121 Katsuki Sekida's Commentary - *Five Ranks, Cultivation, Passions, Karma, Concentration, Lotus Sutra, Fasting*...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 19 2010 7
The Unique Breeze of Reality and the Wondrous Function of Non-Dual Wisdom - *Emptiness, Faith, Koan, Lotus Sutra, Separation*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 14 2010 Morning No Abode Hermitage
The Unique Breeze of Reality and the Wondrous Function of Non-Dual Wisdom - *Emptiness, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Koan, Karmic Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 14 2010 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Ryokan Class Serial: BZ-02119 Teaching class 2 of 2 - *Offering, Posture, Passions, Transmission, Priest, Hate, Doubt, Peace, Enemies*...	Shohaku Okumura	Aug 14 2010 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Ryokan's Big Bird Serial: BZ-02120 Part 1 of 2, teaching class - *Discrimination, Building, Passions, Culture, Dragons, Enemies, Happiness, Transmission,...*	Shohaku Okumura	Aug 14 2010 1 Berkeley Zen Center
2010.08.13-serial.00136 Serial: SO-00136 The talk discusses the interconnectedness of all beings as presented in the Zen teachings of Dogen, particularly focusing on how individual expressions of life and the universe reflect the entire collective existence, emphasizing... *Buddha Nature, Time, Buddha*		Aug 13 2010
The Mind of Enlightenment - *Emptiness, Money, Separation, Mill Valley*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 12 2010 The Yoga Room
2010.08.12-serial.00134 Serial: SO-00134 The talk examines the dialogue between a monk and Great Master Yuan Feng (or Gensho), exploring a Zen koan featuring the imagery of the ocean concerning the Buddhist Sangha and ethical comportment. It connects this imagery to the... *Sangha, Buddha, Samadhi*		Aug 12 2010
2010.08.12-serial.00135 Serial: SO-00135 The talk discusses interpretations of a dialogue involving Zen Master Dogen and how such conversations relate to Zen philosophical concepts like the "Great Ocean" and the interconnectedness of dharmas. It examines Dogen's... *Time, Dogen, Separation*		Aug 12 2010
2010.08.11-serial.00132 Serial: SO-00132 The talk examines the Zen concept of arising and perishing, centered on Dogen's writings, particularly his interpretation of ceasing and its relation to nirvana. The analysis incorporates comparisons between the ideas illustrated... *Nirvana, Practice, Dogen*		Aug 11 2010
2010.08.11-serial.00133 Serial: SO-00133 The talk explores the concepts of arising and ceasing within the framework of Zen philosophy, emphasizing non-duality and the integration of manifestation and liberation as seen in Dogen's teachings. The speaker delves into Dogen... *Practice, Samadhi, Work*		Aug 11 2010
2010.08.10-serial.00130 Serial: SO-00130 The talk delves into Zen teachings on the nature of mind and consciousness, emphasizing the impermanent and ever-changing essence of thoughts and perceptions. Key discussions include the dialogue between Ganto and Lhasa on... *Practice, Consciousness, Letting Go*		Aug 10 2010
2010.08.10-serial.00131 Serial: SO-00131 The talk focuses on interpretations of key Zen philosophical concepts, particularly arising and ceasing within the context of Dogen Zenji's teachings and the Lotus Sutra. It delves into how these ideas relate to the nature of... *Emptiness, Time, Samadhi*		Aug 10 2010
2010.08.09-serial.00128 Serial: SO-00128 The talk explores the intricate philosophical concepts within Zen Buddhism and the teachings of Dogen Zenji, focusing on the nature of enlightenment, practice, and the self. The speaker discusses the idea of "ocean seal samadhi"... *Enlightenment, Practice, Time*		Aug 09 2010
2010.08.09-serial.00129 Serial: SO-00129 The talk delves into the philosophical exploration of time, arising, and being as discussed in Dogen Zenji's teachings, particularly drawing from his work "Shōbō Genzo." The dialogue distinguishes between the conventional... *Time, Dogen, Work*		Aug 09 2010
2010.08.08-serial.00127 Serial: SO-00127 The talk explores the teachings of Eihei Dogen and their relation to various Zen concepts and figures. It discusses Dogen's perspectives on the continuity of existence, the essence of practice, and misunderstandings of self and... *Dogen, Buddha*		Aug 08 2010
2010.08.08-serial.00126 Serial: SO-00126 The talk explores intricate concepts within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the nature of "Buddha nature" or "one mind," utilizing terms such as "Tathagatagarbha," "hongaku" (original enlightenment), and the interplay of delusion and... *Practice, Enlightenment, Zazen*		Aug 08 2010
2010.08.07-serial.00124 Serial: SO-00124 The talk explores the theme of "Ocean Seal Samadhi" as presented in the Buddhist tradition, particularly in Dogen Zenji's works, and its symbolic representation of meditation practice. It begins with a children's story... *Sangha, Practice, Buddha*		Aug 07 2010
2010.08.07-serial.00125 Serial: SO-00125 The talk explores Zen teachings on Samadhi, specifically focusing on various forms outlined by Dogen Zenji, such as "Chizuryo Zanmai" and "Ocean Sea Samadhi." It examines texts like the "Awakening of Faith" to interpret concepts... *Consciousness, Enlightenment, Practice*		Aug 07 2010
The Mind of Enlightenment - *Enthusiasm, Bodhidharma, Equanimity, Practice Period, Faith*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 05 2010 The Yoga Room
Embrace the Present: Zen Transformation Serial: RB-01679I Seminar_The_New_Mind The talk explores the Zen philosophy of questioning assumptions and perceiving the world through a dynamic understanding of the present, using "turning phrases" or Wado to transform perceptions and understand the world as... *Bell, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Mindfulness in Motion: Embracing Change Serial: RB-01679H Seminar_The_New_Mind The discussion revolves around managing intention and the concept of permanence in relation to Zen practice, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between continuity and present encounter. The conversation evaluates the role of Zazen... *Breath, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Zen Mind, New Consciousness Paths Serial: RB-01679A Seminar_The_New_Mind The talk explores the concept of "the new mind" and how it relates to Zen philosophy. It examines the nature of mind, questioning when something becomes "new" and the role of "otherness" in understanding mind as an object. The... *Zazen, Breath, Study*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Zen, Language, and Mind's Labyrinth Serial: RB-01679C Seminar_The_New_Mind The talk explores the distinctions between the German words "Geist" and "Bewusstsein," and their overlap with the English terms "mind" and "consciousness." It particularly discusses how these terms relate to Zen practice and... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Zen Beyond Culture: Discovering Mutual Mind Serial: RB-01679B Seminar_The_New_Mind The talk discusses the interpretation of a line from Koan 21 in the "Shoyoroku" and its implications for understanding the concept of "mutual mind" through Zen practice. The exploration of how culture shapes and potentially... *Culture, Practice, Observe*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Mind's Fluid Dance of Awareness Serial: RB-01679F Seminar_The_New_Mind The talk explores the distinctions and interactions between structured and unstructured states of mind, highlighting the fluidity of conscious experiences and how varying practices, such as meditation, influence these states. The... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Breath Paths to Present Clarity Serial: RB-01679G Seminar_The_New_Mind The talk outlines a foundational approach to Zen practice, focusing on lay breathing techniques as a bridge between formal zazen and daily life. Emphasis is placed on the significance of intentional attention to the breath, which... *Breath, Intention, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Awakening the New Zen Mind Serial: RB-01679E Seminar_The_New_Mind The talk explores the concept of the "new mind" in Zen practice, focusing on how present experience serves as an object of the mind. The structure and unstructured nature of the mind is discussed, suggesting that Zen encourages... *Practice, Sangha, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Transcending Mind Through Zazen Awareness Serial: RB-01679D Seminar_The_New_Mind The talk focuses on distinguishing between awareness and consciousness, emphasizing their roles within Zen practice and the structure of the mind. It argues that linguistic categories confine understanding and proposes that... *Consciousness, Intention, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 2010 Johanneshof
Loving Speech Serial: BZ-02118 - *Right Speech, Patience, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Offering, Precepts, Lay Ordination,...*	Catherine Cascade	Jul 31 2010
The Mind of Enlightenment - *Enthusiasm, Precepts, Emotions, Balance, Duality*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 29 2010 The Yoga Room
Mumonkan Case 12 Serial: BZ-02117 Zuigan Calls "Master", Saturday Lecture - Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, MM-12, Birth-and-Death, Fox, Ego, Concentration, Humility,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 24 2010 Berkeley Zen Center
The Mind of Enlightenment - *Avalokiteshvara, Enthusiasm, confusion, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jul 22 2010 The Yoga Room

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