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Title	Speaker	Date
Koans and Mindful Transformation Serial: RB-01687A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the interaction between Zen, particularly the practice with koans, and psychotherapy. A central theme is the koan "the one who is not busy," treated as a talisman, an object used for personal spiritual... *Koan, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	May 31 2009 Budapest
Zen and Psychotherapy: Consciousness in Flow Serial: RB-01687G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on concepts of consciousness, awareness, and the essence of meditation practice. It examines the idea of dependence in both contexts and contrasts... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 31 2009 Budapest
Zen and the Mind's Awakening Serial: RB-01687H Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the non-religious, experiential nature of Zen as a human practice aimed at fostering awareness. It discusses the concepts of self, self-... *Practice, Breath, Separation*	Richard Baker	May 31 2009 Budapest
Awakening Through Zazen Awareness Serial: RB-01687D Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of "hearing your own hearing" in the context of zazen, emphasizing an internal awareness of one's own sensory experiences as a pathway to a feeling of bliss. Additionally, it examines the koan "... *Koan, Buddhism, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	May 31 2009 Budapest
Mindfulness in Motion: Bridging Consciousness Serial: RB-01687C Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life, focusing on the ability to hold multiple states of consciousness simultaneously, such as immediate, secondary, and borrowed consciousness, and developing an... *Consciousness, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	May 31 2009 Budapest
Mindology Meets Psychology: Bridging Worlds Serial: RB-01687E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk discusses the intricate relationship between Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, examining how psychological and psychotherapeutic frameworks have integrated concepts such as "mindfulness" and "right livelihood" from... *Buddhism, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 31 2009 Budapest
Mindfulness Bridges: Zen Meets Therapy Serial: RB-01687F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Zen meditation and psychotherapy, focusing on the distinct yet complementary roles of each practice. Zen meditation, specifically zazen, emphasizes absorption and unity of body and mind,... *Meditation, Practice, Stillness*	Richard Baker	May 31 2009 Budapest
Present Moment Awareness Serial: BZ-02037 - *Ordinary Mind, Mindfulness, Enthusiasm, Cultivation, Passions, Practice Period, Concentration...*	Ron Nestor	May 30 2009
The Tao of Old Age, Sickness, and Death Serial: BZ-02036 Shuso talk - *Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, New Year, Ordinary Mind, Beginners, Patience, Oneness,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	May 29 2009
Class 3 And There Was Light Serial: BZ-02035 - *Obstacles, Anger, Happiness, Instruction, Gratitude, Passions, Continuous Practice, confusion...*		May 28 2009
The Ultimate Transcends All Argumentation Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 2 Chapter Two, Morning No Abode 5/23/09 AM Trans: Karen Mueller - *Nirvana, Vasubandhu, Bodhisattva Way, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 23 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage
The Ultimate Transcends All Argumentation Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 2 Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part V), Chapter Two, Afternoon Dharma Talk Saturday May 23, 2009, P.M. No Abode - *Vasubandhu, Mahayana, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 23 2009 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
More Light Serial: BZ-02034 - *Ordinary Mind, Light-and-Darkness, Darkness and Light, Transmission, Practice Period, Vow,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	May 23 2009
Class 2 Komyo Divine Light Serial: BZ-02033 - *Transmission, Current Events, Silent Illumination, Discrimination, Conversation, American,...*		May 21 2009
Ordinary Mind is the Way Serial: BZ-02032 Shuso talk - *Ordinary Mind, Intuition, Emotions, Big Mind, Practice Period, Forgiveness, Fox, Chanting...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	May 16 2009
Zazen Instruction Serial: BZ-02031 Bansan - BCR-, Zazen, Posture, Building, Emotions, Beginners, Religion	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 15 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Class 1 Everybody Has Their Own Light Serial: BZ-02030 - *Religion, Instruction, Culture, Politics, Continuous Practice, Doubt*		May 14 2009
Embracing Compassion in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00238 The talk reflects on various personal stories and experiences at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, emphasizing the importance of community, practice, and understanding the human experience through Zen philosophy. Themes include... *Practice Period, Letting Go, Posture, Community, Death*	Edward Brown	May 13 2009
Zen Living: Mindfulness in Action Serial: EB-00228D The talk discusses experiences and insights related to Zen practice during the 1960s at the Tuscarora center, touching on themes of mindfulness, responsibility, and practice methods. The speaker reflects on the transition from... *Practice Period, Soto Zen, Baso*	Edward Brown	May 12 2009
Threading the Eye of the Needle Serial: BZ-02029 Shuso talk - *Practice Period, Conversation, Buddha Nature, American, Funeral, Patience, Passions, Bell,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	May 11 2009
Zen in the Everyday Kitchen Serial: EB-00228A The talk explores the intersection of cooking and Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of everyday tasks as spiritual exercises. It highlights the idea of finding presence and mindfulness in simple acts like cooking,... *Politics, Tenzo, Money, Don't Know Mind*	Edward Brown	May 11 2009
Zen and the Art of Cutting Serial: EB-00228B The transcript focuses on knife craftsmanship, maintenance, and techniques for cutting vegetables, with an underlying metaphor related to learning new habits and Zen practice. It emphasizes the nuanced understanding of knife use... *Mindfulness, Japan*	Edward Brown	May 11 2009
Zen Authenticity and Status Dynamics Serial: EB-00228C The talk explores themes of authenticity, self-acceptance, and the dynamics of high and low status within Zen practice and personal interactions. It emphasizes the importance of being genuine, as inspired by Suzuki Roshi's... *Priest, Mill Valley, Ceremony*	Edward Brown	May 11 2009
Who is That One? Serial: BZ-02028 Shakyamuni and Maitreya are servants of That One, One-Day Sitting - Non-duality, Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, Nirmanakaya, MM-45, Big Mind, Practice Period, Humility...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 09 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Case #7 - Wash Your Bowl Serial: BZ-02027 Saturday Lecture - BCR-7, Family Practice, Transmission, Bell, Daily Life, Building, Emotions, Attachment,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 02 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen and Therapy: Meeting the Mind Serial: RB-01674N Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk examines the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on the mutual exploration and potential synthesis of these disciplines. It discusses the practice of "non-social meeting" prevalent in both therapy... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Incubating Experience Beyond Understanding Serial: RB-01674A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concept of "incubation" over mere intellectual understanding. It highlights the idea of experiencing life as a continuum of interconnected... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Zen Intersections: Rituals and Therapy Serial: RB-01674M Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing how ritual and symbolic acts integrate mind and body to facilitate therapeutic and personal growth. It discusses the role of constellations in therapy,... *Work, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Zen Therapy: Finding Self Beyond Self Serial: RB-01674L Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on the fundamental questions about letting go and the nature of self. Discussions highlight the physical and mental components of mind states in... *Practice, Work, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Zen's Dance: Interplay of Chaos and Silence Serial: RB-01674H Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the concept of Zen practice as a medium through which individuals experience interdependence and non-duality, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of existence and the role of "emptiness" as an attractor in the... *Emptiness, Silence, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Integrating Past Through Zen Insights Serial: RB-01674B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The transcript discusses the interrelation between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, with a specific focus on how past experiences influence the mind in the present. It examines the distinction between Buddhism and psychology,... *Work, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Mindful Interplay of Zen and Psychotherapy Serial: RB-01674C Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk delves deeply into the interplay of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, discussing how the inseparability of mind and body is experienced and developed through practices in both fields. The concept of "breath body" is... *Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Zen and Therapy: Intentional Awareness Serial: RB-01674I Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the integration of Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the therapeutic value of awareness, intention, posture, and the acceptance of not knowing. It suggests that while psychotherapy addresses specific... *Practice, Work, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Incubating Insight Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01674E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interaction between Zen practice and other experiential processes such as therapy, meditation, and constellations, emphasizing the significance of real, embodied relationships within a Sangha for effective... *Practice, Sangha, Posture*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Zen Mycelium: Unseen Interconnections Serial: RB-01674K Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on how distinctions in thought and experience can enhance understanding and decision-making. It emphasizes the development of a state of awareness... *Consciousness, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Alchemical Mindfulness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01674J Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of "Alaya-Vijñāna," drawing parallels between Zen practice and psychotherapy, specifically examining how states of consciousness such as dreaming and non-dreaming deep sleep surface in Zazen... *Zazen, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Zen Mind, Therapeutic Wholeness Serial: RB-01674D Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the integration of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the experience of completeness and acceptance in one's practice and work as a therapist. An important metaphor discussed is "not inviting... *Work, Intention, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Imagination Bridges Zen and Therapy Serial: RB-01674F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the role of imagination and mindfulness in both contexts. Discussions highlight the challenges of integrating Zen principles, such as the... *Practice, Ceremony, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Zen and Therapy: Worlds Apart Serial: RB-01674G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The main thesis of the talk explores the relationship and differences between Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the distinct goals and practices of each. The discussion highlights how Zen Buddhism prioritizes direct... *Practice, Work, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2009 Rastenberg
Sulak Wisdom of Sustainability Serial: BZ-02026 - *Happiness, Peace, Non-violence, Culture, Greed, Building, Humility, Interdependence, Funeral,...*		Apr 25 2009
Causation and Non-Self - *causation, Transmission*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 23 2009 The Yoga Room
Questions and Answers in Buddhism Serial: BZ-02025 - *Religion, Right Speech, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Mind, Vow, Teacher-and-Student, Heart Sutra, Evil...*	Laurie Senauke	Apr 18 2009
Causation and Non-Self - *causation, Faith, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 16 2009 The Yoga Room
Five Hindrances - Especially Restlessness Serial: BZ-02024 - *Concentration, Hindrances, Forgiveness, Anger, Don't Know Mind, Avalokiteshvara, Dragons...*	Karen Sundheim	Apr 11 2009
Cultivating Presence Through Monastic Practice Serial: RB-02777 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the importance of practice and teaching in maintaining continuity in Buddhist monastic institutions, emphasizing the satisfaction derived from practice and the teachings that facilitate a deeper understanding... *Practice, Sangha, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Apr 10 2009 Crestone
Causation and Non-Self - *causation, Attachment, Faith, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 09 2009 The Yoga Room
Buddha's Birthday Celebration Serial: BZ-02023 - *Buddha's Birthday*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Apr 04 2009
Causation and Non-Self - *causation, Faith, Attachment, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 02 2009 The Yoga Room
Zazen to Become a Buddha Serial: BZ-02022 Sitting for 10 Kalpas and Not Attaining Buddha, Saturday Lecture - Bodhisattva, MM-9, Karma, Bodhisattva Way, Lotus Sutra, Peace, Bodhidharma, Big Mind, Buddha...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 28 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Becoming the Person the World Needs Serial: RB-02776 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the profound questions central to Buddhist practice: "What kind of person do you want to be?" and "What kind of person does the world need you to be?" in the context of the six paramitas, identifying them as a... *Samadhi, Generosity, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Mar 27 2009 Crestone

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