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Title	Speaker	Date
Pathways: Embracing Life's Spiritual Journey Serial: EB-00228R The talk examines the intersection of personal experience and Buddhist practice, emphasizing the teachings of Zen Master Dogen on self-study and the transformative understanding of one’s life path. It contrasts structured... *Priest, confusion, Realization, War*	Edward Brown	Jul 03 2009
You Have to Save Your Own Life Serial: EB-00228S You have to save your own life. - *Rumi, Death, Posture, Bell*	Edward Brown	Jul 03 2009
2009.07.03-serial.00202 Serial: SO-00202 The talk explores the Soto Zen practice of repentance and the concept of delusive thought, emphasizing that all thoughts are essentially fictitious. It discusses a verse of repentance from an unrecognized sutra named "Kanfugenkyo... *Buddha, Sangha, Study*		Jul 03 2009
2009.07.02-serial.00201 Serial: SO-00201 The talk explores the integration of Zen and precepts (Zenkaie) within Soto Zen tradition, guided by Dogen Zenji's teachings, focusing on the Bodhisattva precepts as discussed in Dogen Zenji's "Kyoju Kaimon." The lecture... *Precepts, Time, Practice*		Jul 02 2009
Genuine Presence in Zen Journey Serial: EB-00228Q The talk centers on the heartfelt relationship between teacher and student within Zen practice, emphasizing the transmission of teachings from Shakyamuni Buddha through numerous teachers like Suzuki Roshi. The discussion... *Bell, Lineage, Rinzai*	Edward Brown	Jun 29 2009
Flowing Silence: Harnessing Spiritual Energy Serial: EB-00228P The talk focuses on the practice of silence within meditation, emphasizing how the accumulation of spiritual energy can lead to both beneficial and challenging experiences. The speaker discusses the metaphor of energy akin to... *Samadhi, Silence, Building, Letting Go, Concentration*	Edward Brown	Jun 28 2009
Zazen is the true reference point Serial: BZ-02047 Put your behind on the cushion, Saturday Lecture Drama of life, Thoughts = dream world - Zazen, Ordinary Mind, Instruction, Precepts, Interview, confusion, Duality, Posture, Culture,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 27 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Awakening the Teacher Within You Serial: EB-00228O The talk explores the relationship between teacher and student within Zen philosophy, emphasizing that true teaching is self-discovery, as echoed by Suzuki Roshi's advice to awaken the teacher within oneself. The discussion... *Realization, Silence, Delusion, Desire*	Edward Brown	Jun 27 2009
Embracing Life's Unscripted Flow Serial: EB-00228N The talk focuses on the Zen practice of being present and accepting the unfolding of life without preconceived notions, emphasizing the challenges of trying to control experiences. Forms, or structured practices, are discussed as... *Bell, Balance, causation, Daily Life*	Edward Brown	Jun 26 2009
Zen Insight: Balancing Structure and Flow Serial: EB-00228M The talk explores the balance between structured practices and intuitive insight in Zen meditation. It emphasizes the importance of not clinging to rigid instructions when the practice is to cultivate an awareness that allows a... *Buddha Mind, Demons, Doubt, Priest, Ordination*	Edward Brown	Jun 25 2009
Zen Silence and Self-Acceptance Path Serial: EB-00228L The talk emphasizes the significance of silence and self-acceptance in Zen practice, drawing upon teachings from Zen Master Dogen and anecdotes involving prominent Zen figures like Suzuki Roshi. The discussion touches on how life... *Monkey Mind, Silence, Vow, Bell*	Edward Brown	Jun 24 2009
The Swastika as Mandala Serial: BZ-02046 Sesshin Day 5 - *Politics, Evil, Happiness, Mandala, Interview, Transmission, Hate, Offering, Religion...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 21 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Transformation of Consciousness into the Eight-fold Wisdom Serial: BZ-02045 Be careful of estatic states', Sesshin Day 4 - Homeless Kodo, Silent Illumination, Offering, Gratitude, Silent Illumination, Evil, Ego,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 20 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Continuous Practice Serial: BZ-02044 Shuso talk - *Practice Period, Continuous Practice, Conversation, Intimacy, Happiness, Passions, Hate, Vow,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	Jun 19 2009
Brown Rice is Just Right Serial: BZ-02043 Cultivating the Empty Field, Sesshin Day 2 - Suzuki Roshi, Ordinary Mind, Silent Illumination, Birth-and-Death, Religion, American,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 18 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Dualities in Zen Harmony Serial: EB-00228K The talk explores the Zen concept of reconciling opposing aspects of the mind, referencing a poem by Zen master Hakuin. It examines the metaphor of internal and external demons who battle until realizing they are friends. This... *Demons, Passions, Ordinary Mind, Enthusiasm*	Edward Brown	Jun 18 2009
Hongzhi's Guidepost for the Hall of Pure Bliss Serial: BZ-02042 Silent Illumination, Sesshin Day 1 - Jijuyu Zanmai, Pain, Silent Illumination, Constancy, Silent Illumination, Continuous Practice...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 17 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Presence in Everyday Zen Practice Serial: EB-00228J The talk centers on a Zen story involving Dogen's interaction with a Chinese monk, which emphasizes the concepts of practice and understanding through everyday activities. This story serves as a metaphor for broader Zen teachings... *Big Mind, Dragons, Tenzo, Beginners, Offering*	Edward Brown	Jun 17 2009
Mindful Cooking, Authentic Living Serial: EB-00228I The discussion primarily revolves around Zen Master Dogen's philosophies, particularly focusing on his "Instructions to the Cook," and the importance of living authentically and mindfully engaging with life. A specific narrative... *Heart Sutra, Sutra, Buddha Nature, Bodhidharma, Uchiyama*	Edward Brown	Jun 16 2009
Savoring Life Through Wholehearted Presence Serial: EB-00228H The talk discusses the theme of wholehearted experience and presence, as illustrated through food preparation, referencing Rilke's poetry and Zen teachings from Dogen's "Instructions for the Cook." The underlying premise is about... *Silence, Evil, Offering, Posture, Enthusiasm*	Edward Brown	Jun 15 2009
The Ultimate transcends Difference and Unity Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 3, part 1 Tenshin Reb Anderson Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part VI), Chapter Three, Morning Dharma Talk Saturday June 14, 2009, A.M. No Abode - *Nirvana, Fox, Lineage, Oneness, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 13 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage
The Ultimate transcends Difference and Unity Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 3, part 1 Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part VII), Chapter Three, Afternoon Dharma Talk Saturday June 14, 2009, P.M. No Abode - *Emptiness, Dharmakaya, Heart Sutra, confusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 13 2009 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
The Precepts for Zaike Tokudo Serial: BZ-02041 Giving and Receiving, Saturday Lecture - Zaike Tokudo, Jukai, Lay Practice, Precepts, Teacher-and-Student, Priest, Lineage, Lay...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 13 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Class 5 Absorption In The Treasury Of Light Serial: BZ-02040 - *Subject-and-Object, Cultivation, Transmission, Manjushri, Lotus Sutra, Religion, Birth-and-...*		Jun 11 2009
Perfect Effort, Blind Faith Serial: BZ-02039 Shuso talk - *Right Effort, Practice Period, Conversation, Ordinary Mind, Offering, Instruction, Doubt,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	Jun 06 2009
Class 4 Practice Instructions Serial: BZ-02038 - *Don't Know Mind, Birth-and-Death, Silent Illumination, Emotions, Duality, Mandala, Vow,...*		Jun 04 2009
Navigating the Koan Forest Serial: RB-01831 Winterbranches_9 The talk centers on the process of engaging with koans, emphasizing a journey through different stages of understanding, akin to navigating a forest. This metaphor illustrates the progression from viewing a koan as a whole,... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Living Zen: The Art of Presence Serial: RB-01829 Winterbranches_9 This talk explores the concept of Zen practice as an active, experiential process rather than a static state. It uses the metaphor of the tea bowl to illustrate how objects can embody activities rather than being mere stationary... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Unity of Mind: Kant Meets Zen Serial: RB-01830 Winterbranches_9 The talk explores the intersection of Immanuel Kant's philosophy with Zen practice, particularly the idea of integrating external and internal experiences. Kant's reflection on the "starry skies above" and the "moral law within"... *Koan, Work, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Beyond Stages: Zen's Living Truths Serial: RB-01826 Winterbranches_9 The talk addresses the practice and interpretation of an early Zen koan that establishes a distinct relationship to Buddhist tradition and the Four Noble Truths, focusing on reducing attachment to steps and stages in practice. It... *Buddhism, Suffering, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Zen Beyond Thought and Intellect Serial: RB-01825 Winterbranches_9 The talk explores a complex koan concerning the quest for understanding and meaning within life, utilizing Zen principles to question how we live on Earth and find answers outside of familiar cultural paradigms. The discussion... *Buddha, Koan, Bell*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Zen Rituals: Unveiling Emptiness and Connection Serial: RB-01827 Winterbranches_9 The talk reflects on the concept of ritual within Zen practice, exploring its dynamic relation to the deconstruction of habits and its intrinsic connection to the idea of Dharma. Rituals are portrayed as deliberate forms that... *Practice, Sangha, Bell*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Immovable Stillness in Zazen Practice Serial: RB-04013 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The talk explores the principle of immobility in Zazen practice, focusing on the instruction "do not move" as a central teaching. The discussion addresses the distinctions between correcting posture and maintaining stillness,... *Instruction, Posture, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Unmoving Stillness: Discovering Inner Freedom Serial: RB-04012 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The talk centers on exploring the mental and physical dimensions of Zazen, particularly emphasizing the significance of the instruction "don't move" as essential to Zen practice. It discusses how maintaining stillness allows... *Posture, Zazen, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Mindful Engagement Beyond Detachment Serial: RB-01828 Winterbranches_9 The talk discusses how achieving peace requires no outward sign, emphasizing a practice of "non-abiding nirvana," in which understanding the world through sensory experience connects Buddhist teachings to our daily lives. Through... *Nirvana, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Continuity, Presence, Freedom in Zen Serial: RB-01821 Winterbranches_9 The talk delves into the exploration of continuity and connectedness from a Zen perspective, contemplating their roles in cognition and their potential to lead to dukkha, or suffering, if misunderstood or misapplied. It... *Practice, Suffering, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Mindful Rituals for Transcendence Serial: RB-01822 Winterbranches_9 The talk explores the nature and purpose of rituals within Zen Buddhist practice, examining how rituals differ from habitual actions through intention and mindfulness. The discussion highlights rituals as a way to transcend the... *Time, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Engaging Koans: Questions Transforming Practice Serial: RB-01820 Winterbranches_9 The talk examines the multifaceted nature of koans in Zen practice, emphasizing their role in engaging participants with life-changing questions. It explores the concept of meaning in Buddhism, distinguishing between situational... *Buddhism, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Embracing Interconnectedness Through Dynamic Perception Serial: RB-01824 Winterbranches_9 The talk explores the concept of "multiple being," emphasizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of all entities as opposed to viewing them as isolated, distinct units. It suggests that seeing the world as an array of... *Stillness, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen: Merging Ordinary and Sacred Serial: RB-01823 Winterbranches_9 The talk centered on exploring the relationship between the ordinary and the holy in Zen practice, discussing how practitioners can perceive these seemingly separate experiences as interconnected. Further discussion considered... *Breath, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Johanneshof
Mindful Postures Shape Perception Serial: RB-04009 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The talk focuses on the practice of Zazen and its significance in shaping the mind-body relationship. It examines how specific postures can influence decision-making and perception, emphasizing the role of continuous questioning... *Posture, Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Pathway to Collective Zen Insight Serial: RB-04015 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen In the June 2009 seminar "Minds of Zazen," the discussion explores the concept of practice evolving into a definitive path, where individual elements coalesce to reveal deeper understandings. The text also considers the idea of... *Practice, Sangha, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Mindful Presence Beyond Thoughts Serial: RB-04014 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen This talk explores the transformative impact of viewing reality through a spatial rather than chronological lens, highlighting the Zen practice of zazen as a means to realize this transformation. The central thesis is the... *Practice, Zazen, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Zen Posture: Bridging Mind and Culture Serial: RB-04008 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The talk primarily explores the intricate relationship between mind and body through the practice of Zazen, emphasizing the foundational role of posture and experiential practice. The discussion delves into how cultures like... *Posture, Zazen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Zen Mindfulness in Everyday Flight Serial: RB-04016 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The talk primarily explores integrating Zen practice, particularly zazen, into everyday life, emphasizing the subtle but profound shift when practice becomes a path. It discusses the importance of mental postures such as... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Cultivating Aliveness Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-04010 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The talk explores the complexities of conveying Buddhist teaching, highlighting the challenge of balancing content pacing for an audience with varying levels of experience. A major discussion centers around the translation and... *Stillness, difficulty, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Interconnected Consciousness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04011 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The seminar titled "Minds of Zazen" explores the nuanced interplay between body and mind in Zen practice, with a focus on the concept of "pravartate," which means mutual turning around or interconnectedness of consciousness. The... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Carving Emptiness: Zazen's True Practice Serial: RB-04017 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The talk explores the practice of Zazen with a focus on pausing for contemplation, the idea of spatial experience, and the practice of internal and external renunciation. Discussed is the challenge of developing an adept lay... *Practice, Practice Period, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Zen's Blank Slate Journey Serial: RB-04018 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen The seminar discusses the concept of renunciation within Zen practice, focusing on the practical understanding and application of the "four marks"—appearance, duration, dissolution, and disappearance—and how this relates to... *Practice, Meditation, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jun 2009 Rastenberg
Embodied Presence in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01687B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and conceptual frameworks, particularly focusing on the experiential qualities of presence, intention, and embodiment. It delves into Yunyan’s contemplation while sweeping,... *Practice, Zazen, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	May 31 2009 Budapest

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