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Title	Speaker	Date
The Seven Factors of Realization Serial: BZ-02069 Mindfulness, Rohatsu Day 2 - Tozan, Guishan, Yunyan, Seven Factors of Enlightenment, Bell, Subject-and-Object, Mindfulness...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 07 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Zazen Serial: BZ-02068 Seven Factors of Awakening, Rohatsu Day 1 - Practice Enlightenment, Mindfulness, Effort, Dogen, Concentration, Equanimity, Mindfulness,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 06 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Spiritual Friendship Serial: BZ-02067 - *Practice Period, War, Interdependence, Sangha, Impermanence, Chanting, Separation, American,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Dec 05 2009
On Enlightenment and Delusion - *Bowing, Zazen, Gratitude, American, Buddha Nature*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 02 2009 The Yoga Room
You Have Just Enough Problems Serial: BZ-02066 from 'Not Always So', Saturday Lecture - *Intuition, Pure Existence, Buddha Nature, Attachment, Discrimination, Beginners, Patience,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 28 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Holidays and Affliction Serial: BZ-02065 - *Dragons, Gratitude, New Year, Addiction, Intimacy, Birth-and-Death, confusion, Don't Know...*	David Weinberg	Nov 21 2009
On Enlightenment and Delusion - *Silence, Posture, Karmic Consciousness, Mindfulness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 19 2009 The Yoga Room
For a Sentient Being to be a Sentient Being is just not to Move - *Silence, Manjushri, Dogen, Impermanence, Karmic Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 14 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage
For a Sentient Being to be a Sentient Being is just not to Move - *Priest, Japan, Lay, Lotus Sutra, Vimalakirti*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 14 2009 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
On Enlightenment and Delusion - *Silence, Ego, Funeral, Emptiness, Obstacles*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 12 2009 The Yoga Room
Tao Wu's Condolence Call Serial: BZ-02064 Shuso talk - *Practice Period, Teacher-and-Student, Impermanence, Blue Cliff Record, Intimacy, Lineage,...*	Catherine Cascade	Nov 07 2009 2
On Enlightenment and Delusion - *Silence, Karmic Consciousness, Daily Life, Nirvana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 05 2009 The Yoga Room
Seijiki Serial: BZ-02063 - *Funeral, Liberation, Offering*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 31 2009
Tao Wu's Condolence Call Serial: BZ-02062 Shuso talk - *Blue Cliff Record, Continuous Practice, Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, Cultivation, Lotus...*	Catherine Cascade	Oct 24 2009 1
Chasing Illusions, Finding Contentment Serial: EB-002284 Chasing after our mental images of things; images of perfection and how reality intervenes; Richard Baker and the events of 1983; David Chadwick at Tassajara, and preserving Suzuki Roshi's legacy. The talk discusses the tendency of people to chase mental images of perfection and the struggle between chasing illusions and finding contentment in the ordinary. It references the events of 1983 involving Richard Baker at the... *Practice Period, Thich Nhat Hanh, Money, Don't Know Mind*	Edward Brown	Oct 24 2009
Awakening Through Mindful Liberation Serial: EB-002283 Being free to make our own choices, following recipes or not; trying to make a difference in a world full of violence. This advanced discourse explores themes of liberation, personal choice, and the constraints imposed by societal and self-imposed expectations. The talk emphasizes the internal conflicts and fears that can limit authentic... *Evil, Passions, Buddha Nature, Don't Know Mind, Liberation*	Edward Brown	Oct 23 2009
Presence Over Performance in Zen Serial: EB-002282 Being fully aware of our perceptions, of good and bad things; being authentic versus looking good; meditation as a safe place to meet what is arising. The talk examines the importance of authentic perception and observation in Zen practice, contrasting this with the common desire to conform to societal expectations or to dissociate from uncomfortable experiences. It emphasizes... *Equanimity, Observe, Emotions*	Edward Brown	Oct 22 2009
Causation within the Wondrous Dharma Flower - *Karmic Consciousness, Lotus Sutra, causation, Faith, Ego*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 17 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Causation within the Wondrous Dharma Flower - *Nirvana, Lotus Sutra, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Oct 17 2009 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Wind Of The House Serial: BZ-02061 - *Practice Period, Buddha Nature, Commitment, confusion, Transmission, Mahayana, Continuous...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 10 2009
Zen on the Cutting Board Serial: EB-002281 Release of a new cookbook; being in a movie; intimacy with ingredients; sharing food can be sharing love. The talk discusses the intersection of Zen philosophy and cooking, emphasizing the concept of intimacy with ingredients and the practice of mindfulness in everyday tasks. The release of "The Complete Tassajara Cookbook" is... *Culture, Dharma Transmission, Thich Nhat Hanh, Intimacy*	Edward Brown	Oct 09 2009
The Koan of a Bodhisattva Serial: BZ-02060 - *Precepts, Vimalakirti, Perfect Wisdom, confusion, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Attachment, Heart...*	Mary Mocine	Oct 03 2009
Embracing Meditation: Experience Over Ideal Serial: EB-00228Y Short introduction to meditation. The talk introduces a period of meditation with the emphasis on embracing personal experience without striving for a 'right' or idealized meditation state. It suggests approaching meditation with interest, curiosity, and self-... *Instruction, Bell*	Edward Brown	Oct 03 2009
Embrace Reality: Zen Without Illusions Serial: EB-00228Z Dogen's Genjo Koan; going to the Apple Store; meditation does not mean you will never feel uncomfortable. The talk delves into the essence of Zen practice through Dogen's "Genjo Koan," emphasizing the importance of realism in spiritual practice. It challenges the idea that meditation or Buddhism insulates one from discomfort,... *Greed, Equanimity, Attachment, Delusion*	Edward Brown	Oct 03 2009
Embrace Activity for True Enlightenment Serial: EB-00228V Short introduction to meditation. The talk introduces meditation with an emphasis on embracing direct experience as taught by Suzuki Roshi. It stresses the importance of unity with activity and shedding selfish desires for authentic practice, as true realization... *Way-Seeking Mind*	Edward Brown	Oct 02 2009
Mindful Attention: Beyond Surface Allure Serial: EB-00228W Release of a new cookbook; giving our whole-hearted attention to things; the lack of reality in packaged food; instructions on sitting and walking meditation. The talk explores the nature of attention in daily life and meditation, contrasting the superficial allure of packaged foods and media with the deep, enriching experience that comes from giving mindful attention to ordinary... *Thich Nhat Hanh, Instruction, Posture, Bell, Silence*	Edward Brown	Oct 02 2009
Embracing Life's Chaos and Connection Serial: EB-00228X Visiting the Apple Store; noticing attachments, desires and cravings. The talk explores the nature of direct experience, emphasizing that even practices like meditation cannot shield one from life's unpredictability and "the full catastrophe," a term inspired by John Kabat-Zinn and Carlos Castaneda... *Attachment, Desire, Sangha, Greed, Intimacy*	Edward Brown	Oct 02 2009
Awakening Buddha Mind Amongst Chaos Serial: RB-01676A Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk discusses the distinction between "habit mind" and "Buddha mind," emphasizing the experiential difference brought forth through meditation and spiritual practice. It explores how individuals can cultivate an awareness of... *Buddha Mind, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen Dreams in Therapy Sessions Serial: RB-01677G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The discussion centers on the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, with a focus on the conceptualization of 'dream mind' and how one's mental state during dreams can influence psychoanalytic and Zen practices. The talk... *Time, Zazen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Dreams Unveiled Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-01677F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the relationship between Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on the role of dreams in both practices. Dreams, described as a "revelatory" aspect of psychotherapy, are examined from a Buddhist perspective... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Stillness in Motion: Zen Unveiled Serial: RB-01678E Sesshin This talk explores the integration of physical and mental practice within Zen, using the instruction "don't move" as a lens to understand deeper concepts. The central thesis is that the performative act of not moving in Zazen... *Time, Instruction, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Mindful Stillness in Everyday Life Serial: RB-01678F Sesshin The talk addresses the integration of Zen practice into daily life, focusing on the concept of self as a constant destination that can be understood through mindfulness of posture, breath, and consciousness. The exploration... *Consciousness, Daily Life, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Mindology vs Psychology: Zen Unplugged Serial: RB-01677A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and psychotherapy, addressing how these practices intersect and diverge in their approach to understanding mind and body. It emphasizes the differences over similarities,... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Zazen's Depth: Beyond Time and Space Serial: RB-01678D Sesshin This talk focuses on the essential components of Zazen meditation, exploring the profound statement by Dogen regarding cross-legged meditation as the "king of all samadhis." The speaker examines the notion of transcending the... *Zazen, Dogen, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Embodying Buddha's House Through Zazen Serial: RB-01678C Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of Zammai-O-Zammai, as described by Dogen, focusing on transcending the world by embodying the "Buddha ancestor's house." It highlights the importance of community practice within a lay sangha,... *Posture, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Embracing Zen: Interdependence and Identity Serial: RB-01676F Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains This talk explores the evolution of Buddhism in the West, emphasizing the development of new metaphors and models to interpret traditional concepts in contemporary contexts. It delves into the practice of negation in Zen,... *Practice, Buddhism, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Sesshin: Journey into Present Awareness Serial: RB-01678A Sesshin The talk explores the conceptual framework of Sesshin as an exploration of the unknown, contrasting it with the familiar idea of a destination. It emphasizes the importance of attention as a location, a concept whereby the mind... *Breath, Posture, Pain*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Urban Monasticism and Sensory Awakening Serial: RB-01676D Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the tension between urban and monastic practice within the Dharma Sangha, examining how each environment influences spiritual maturity. It highlights a perceived contradiction between city and monastic practice... *Practice, Work, Lay*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Dynamic Mind in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01676E Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the concept of "mountain practice" and "city practice" in Zen Buddhism, delving into the distinction between "Buddha mind" and "ordinary mind." These terms relate to the ancient Buddhist teaching of the "two... *Buddha Mind, Buddha, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Inhabiting Time Through Zazen Serial: RB-01678B Sesshin The talk discusses the distinctive qualities of the zazen practice and its transformative impact on one's perception of space and time. It emphasizes Dogen's statement on the uniqueness of the zazen world compared to other worlds... *Time, Zazen, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-01676H Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains This talk explores the dynamic interplay between the two truths of later Buddhism and their practical implications for daily life. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a perception of permanence to one of... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen Meets Psychotherapy: Minds Unbound Serial: RB-01677C Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on how both fields address concepts of self, mind training, and the experience of emptiness. The discussion highlights the importance of perceiving... *Emptiness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Evolving Enlightenment: Personal Paths in Zen Serial: RB-01676C Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the differences between monastic and lay Buddhist practices, questioning whether the ideal of enlightenment is the same for both. It is argued that enlightenment is not a static, identical experience but a... *Practice, Sangha, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Buddha Mind: Paths and Practices Serial: RB-01676B Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the philosophical distinction between "ordinary mind" and "Buddha mind," emphasizing the significance of preserving their differences while noting their role in the lived experiences of enlightened individuals.... *Buddha Mind, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen Insights into Modern Therapy Serial: RB-01677B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, with a focus on distinguishing and integrating thinking, feeling, and perceiving to cultivate a deeper self-awareness. The discussion touches on... *Practice, Buddhism, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Zen Paths: Bridging Mountain and City Serial: RB-01676G Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the intersection between the monastic life and lay practice within Zen philosophy, examining how monastic experiences, such as at Johanneshof, impact practitioners' urban lives. It also discusses how sessions or... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Lay*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen and the Art of Acceptance Serial: RB-01677D Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concept of the "initial mind" or "beginner's mind" through a three-fold practice: acceptance, questioning, and committing to no harm. This practice is compared to the Zen... *Practice, Time, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Paths of Perception and Stillness Serial: RB-01676I Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk addresses the dichotomy between the "mountain path" and the "city path," symbolizing different approaches to spiritual practice and everyday life. Focus is placed on interrupting the habitual identification with thoughts... *Practice, Time, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Urban Solace, Mountain Simplicity Serial: RB-01676J Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the interplay between the city and mountain paths in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of satisfaction derived from presence and acceptance over understanding. It also discusses the role of the city in... *Time, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen and Psychotherapy Synergy Unveiled Serial: RB-01677E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk delves into the relationship between Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on enlightenment experiences, the practice of Zazen, and the contrast between goal-oriented therapies and spiritual paths. The discussion... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel

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