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Title	Speaker	Date
Dizang's Weakness: Case 20, Book of Serenity; Serial No. 01162 Serial: BZ-01162 Saturday talk - Koan, Dizang, SER-20, Intimacy, Gratitude, Teacher-and-Student, Heart Sutra, Nirvana, Bowing,...	Karen Sundheim	Oct 04 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
2008.10.04-serial.00198 Serial: SO-00198 The talk primarily addresses the Zen perspective on living in the present moment, emphasizing how individuals are often caught in fantasies and comparisons, leading to suffering and disconnection from reality. It explores a... *War, Japan*		Oct 04 2008
2008.10.03-serial.00197 Serial: SO-00197 The talk explores the concept of "thusness" or "suchness" (inmo) from Zen philosophy, emphasizing its role as the core of living out the reality of life as espoused by Dogen Zenji in Shobo Genzo. The discussion further contrasts... *Practice, Time, Work*		Oct 03 2008
2008.10.02-serial.00196 Serial: SO-00196 The talk delves into the nature of Zen practice, contrasting it with Western rationality and existentialism, especially as articulated by D.T. Suzuki's writings. It critiques the Western fixation on rational and logical... *Practice, Japan*		Oct 02 2008
Awakening Through Zen: Beyond Self Serial: RB-01670E Seminar_The_New_Buddhism This talk discusses the nature of Zen practice from a perspective aimed at both newcomers and experienced practitioners, emphasizing meditation, mindfulness, and wisdom. It explores the contrast between the conventional worldview... *Practice, Breath, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Oct 2008 Johanneshof
Balancing Tradition and Modern Zen Serial: RB-01670G Seminar_The_New_Buddhism In the talk, the interplay between traditional and contemporary adaptations of Buddhism is discussed, emphasizing the value of maintaining traditional Zen practices like meditation, mindfulness, and wisdom, while acknowledging... *Buddhism, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2008 Johanneshof
Buddhism Evolving: Mindfulness Bridging Cultures Serial: RB-01670I Seminar_The_New_Buddhism The talk focuses on the evolution of Buddhism, particularly examining how contemporary conditions like gender equality, globalization, and media have influenced the practice in the West, marking a shift from traditional Asian... *Buddhism, Practice, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Oct 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Blossoms Beyond Monasteries Serial: RB-01670D Seminar_The_New_Buddhism The talk explores the adaptation of Zen Buddhism in the West, focusing on the formation and impact of lay Sanghas distinct from traditional monastic settings. Additionally, it discusses the role of intuition in practice, the... *Practice, Sangha, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Oct 2008 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen: Mindful Every Day Serial: RB-01670H Seminar_The_New_Buddhism The talk explores integrating Zen practice into everyday life, emphasizing the challenges and dynamics of maintaining mindfulness and wisdom outside retreat environments like Johanneshof. Various groups discuss the effort and... *Wisdom, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2008 Johanneshof
Mindfulness in New Buddhist Traditions Serial: RB-01670B Seminar_The_New_Buddhism The talk delves into the evolution of traditional Buddhism into what is referred to as "New Buddhism," focusing on the integration of ancient practices with contemporary contexts. It highlights mindfulness as a core element of... *Buddhism, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2008 Johanneshof
Envisioning a Western Buddhism Evolution Serial: RB-01670A Seminar_The_New_Buddhism The talk addresses the concept of "New Buddhism," contrasting it with traditional forms and exploring how language influences understanding and teaching. It emphasizes the evolution of Buddhism as it adapts to Western cultures... *Buddhism, Culture, Japan*	Richard Baker	Oct 2008 Johanneshof
Zen's Western Awakening and Transformation Serial: RB-01670C Seminar_The_New_Buddhism The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with lay and monastic life, emphasizing zazen and meditation as central elements in cultivating awareness. It delves into the historical adaptation of Buddhism in the West,... *Japan, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2008 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Lifes Inner Battles Serial: EB-00221B The talk explores the theme of enduring personal struggles, such as depression and addiction, and the notion that some problems require patience and introspection rather than external solutions. It underscores the importance of... *Letting Go, Intention, Way-Seeking Mind, Emotions, Thich Nhat Hanh*	Edward Brown	Sep 28 2008
Embracing Ordinary: The Path to Wisdom Serial: EB-00221C The talk explores the practice of letting go, grounded in Buddhist principles such as the "perfection of wisdom." It emphasizes abandoning efforts to fit an idealized self-concept, particularly inspired by figures like Suzuki... *Letting Go, Emotions, Renunciation, Silence, Offering*	Edward Brown	Sep 28 2008
Authentic Connection Through Zen Presence Serial: EB-00221D The talk explores the concept of genuine connection versus superficial interaction, using both meditation practice and everyday social dynamics as contexts. The discussion emphasizes the advantage of acknowledging vulnerabilities... *Death, Emotions, Intention*	Edward Brown	Sep 28 2008
Just This - Dogen's Fukanzazengi: Have Know Kidzendo Serial: BZ-01161C Saturday Lecture - Fukanzazengi, Dogen, Duality, Dragons, Posture, Non-duality, Instruction, Buddha Nature,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 27 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
September 27th, 2008, Serial No. 01564 Serial: BZ-01564 - *Non-duality, Duality, Dragons, Posture, Buddha Nature, confusion, Instruction, Lay, Ego,...*		Sep 27 2008
Transformative Energy Through Meditation Serial: EB-00221A The main thesis of the talk revolves around meditation and energy transformation, emphasizing how meditation allows the transformational movement of energy within the body, unblocks emotional and psychological barriers, and... *Intuition, Desire, Interview, Emotions*	Edward Brown	Sep 27 2008
Everyday Practice; Serial No. 01160, Side B Serial: BZ-01160B Women's sesshin - *Precepts, Greed, Separation, Vow, Silence, Hate, Offering, Culture, Instruction, Building...*	Angie Boissevain	Sep 21 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
Current Heightened Awareness of Fear - *Hate, Samsara, Greed, Bodhisattva Way, Attachment*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 20 2008 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Current Heightened Awareness of Fear - *Money, Gratitude, War, Samadhi, Anger*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 20 2008 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Being with the conditions we find ourselves in: Meeting the Tassajara fire: Serial No. 01159 Serial: BZ-01159 Saturday talk - *Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Enemies, Building, Anger, Impermanence, Practice Period, Buddha...*	Myogen Steve Stücky	Sep 20 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
Precepts and Zazen Serial: BZ-01158 Harmonizing Buddha Nature, Instincts, and Desires, Saturday Lecture - Precepts, Zazen, Desire, Buddha Nature, Precepts, Concentration, Buddha Nature, Samadhi,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 13 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
Practicing the Four Frames of Mindfulness as Gates to Totality - *Mindfulness, confusion, Attachment, Breath*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 06 2008 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Body Exposed in the Golden Wind: Case 27, Blue cliff Record; Serial No. 01157 Serial: BZ-01157 Saturday talk. - BCR-27, Blue Cliff Record, Global Warming, Building	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Sep 06 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
Practicing the Four Frames of Mindfulness as Gates to Totality - *Love, Work, Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Sep 06 2008 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Dreams and Zen: Planting Intuition Serial: RB-01818 Winterbranches_8 The talk explores the intersection of Zen teachings and the conceptual framework of dreams, emphasizing how experiences and intuition can guide understanding beyond rational thought, encapsulated in the metaphor of "planting a... *Buddhism, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Beyond Understanding: The Zen Journey Serial: RB-01803 Winterbranches_8 The talk explores the engagement with a koan and the limitations of understanding in Zen practice. It highlights how practice goes beyond intellectual comprehension, echoing Suzuki Roshi's metaphor of becoming "soaked through" by... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Aliveness: Meditation Meets Therapy Serial: RB-01668E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the theme of "aliveness" through Zen practice, particularly Zazen, comparing it to the psychotherapeutic processes of establishing continuity and understanding bodily sense. It examines the relationship between... *Time, Zazen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Kassel
Zen Interplay: Concept and Experience Serial: RB-01804 Winterbranches_8 The talk focuses on the role of conceptual understanding in Zen practice, examining how concepts interact with experiential understanding and influence practice. The discussion emphasizes the interplay between host and guest... *Koan, Practice, Doubt*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Sangha-Centric Zen: Evolving Tradition Serial: RB-01813 Winterbranches_8 The talk explores the theme of Dharma transmission through the practice of Zen, referencing the necessity to shift the center of the practice from an individual to the Sangha, to ensure the continuation and deepening of the... *Dogen, Transmission, Koan*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Blade of Grass: Zen's Everywhere Sanctuary Serial: RB-01806 Winterbranches_8 The talk delves into the thematic exploration of Zen koans, emphasizing the concept that practice can happen anywhere by planting a sanctuary's essence through mindful presence, as symbolized by the "blade of grass." It discusses... *Koan, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Journeys: Koans and Yogacara Serial: RB-01819 Winterbranches_8 The talk explores the rich intersection between the study and practice of Zen, specifically through the mediums of koans and Yogacara Buddhism. It emphasizes the transformative experience of engaging with koans, which are seen as... *Time, Culture, Koan*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Embodied Aliveness in Zen Therapy Serial: RB-01668D Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on how bodily practices shape experiences in both domains. It touches on the concept of "aliveness" and presence, the contrast between consciousness... *Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Kassel
Awakening Through Active Consciousness Serial: RB-01668G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of 'alaya vijnana' or storehouse consciousness, emphasizing it as an active process rather than a passive container like the unconscious. It highlights the importance of embodying a non-categorical,... *Time, Koan, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Kassel
Experiencing Koans Through Present Zen Serial: RB-01815 Winterbranches_8 The talk focuses on the exploration of koans in Zen Buddhism as a form of encounter dialogue, emphasizing the importance of experiencing the present moment and the practice of sitting in zazen. There is a particular emphasis on... *Koan, Vow, American*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Mind Beyond Boundaries Serial: RB-01805 Winterbranches_8 The talk explores the concepts of "spacious mind" and "zero mind" within Zen practice, examining how these states alter perception and experience, dissolving the subject-object distinction and enhancing awareness. Discussion... *Time, Zazen, Transmission*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence Through Zen Journey Serial: RB-01801 Winterbranches_8 The talk centers on personal experiences with Zen practice and realizations about impermanence and the self. The discussion reflects on childhood memories, the search for meaning beyond cultural norms, and transformative moments... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Pathways in Psychotherapy Serial: RB-01668A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersections of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on how both fields have converged conceptually and therapeutically over the years. It discusses the "metaprogram" of Buddhism, which involves... *Buddhism, Vow, Study*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Kassel
Zen Paradoxes: Healing Through Acceptance Serial: RB-01668B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk discusses the interplay between Zen teachings and psychotherapy, focusing on the paradoxical nature of healing and acceptance. The speaker explores the Bodhisattva vows, emphasizing the complex dynamics of desires within... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Kassel
Zen Reimagined: Responsibility Unbound Serial: RB-01802 Winterbranches_8 The talk explores the concept of responsibility through a Zen philosophical lens, questioning its definition and implications both personally and societally. Discussions highlight varying interpretations of responsibility,... *Koan, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Zen and Psyche: Transformative Integration Serial: RB-01668F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on the transformation of psychological experiences during Zen meditation retreats such as Sesshin. It discusses the concept of "karma cooking," where... *Buddhism, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Kassel
Aliveness: Gateway to Experiential Presence Serial: RB-01668C Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the theme of "aliveness" as a key to experiencing presence and continuity, proposing that aliveness itself can be an entry into understanding both conscious and unconscious experiences. It distinguishes between... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Kassel
Zen Connections: Mind, Body, Environment Serial: RB-01814 Winterbranches_8 The talk discusses the integration of physical and mental engagement in Zen practice, reflecting on traditional rituals and questioning their adaptability in contemporary contexts. The speaker examines the role of intention and... *Zazen, Koan, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Perception Pathways in Koan Wisdom Serial: RB-01816 Winterbranches_8 The talk examines the complexities of language and perception in the interpretation of koans, emphasizing how understanding is shaped by individual perceptions and cultural contexts. It discusses the historical and cosmological... *Buddha, Koan, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Embracing Koans: Beyond Knowing Serial: RB-01817 Winterbranches_8 The talk examines the nature of interpreting and engaging with koans beyond superficial understanding, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the unique aspects of each koan. The discussion focuses on the concept of "... *Koan, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2008 Johanneshof
Twelve Links of Interdependent Co-Arising Serial: BZ-01155A Pratitya Samutpada, Teaching Retreat - *Anger, Greed, Karma, Renunciation, Ego, Hindrances, Mindfulness, Emotions, Skandas, Nirvana...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 31 2008 Part 1 of 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Twelve Links as Conditioned By Delusion and True Minds Serial: BZ-01156A Twelve Links, Continued from morning session, Teaching Retreat - Dependent Origination, Dependent Origination, Karma, Mindfulness, Ego, Attachment, Vow,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 31 2008 Part 2 of 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Dependent Origination Serial: BZ-01153 Four Noble Truths; Birth & Death of Self, Teaching Retreat - Four Noble Truths, Birth-and-Death, Dependent Origination, Dependent Origination, Four Noble...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 30 2008 Part 1 of 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Fath of Delusion Serial: BZ-01154A Teaching Retreat - *Birth-and-Death, Mindfulness, Attachment, Buddha Mind, Karma, Four Noble Truths, Mahayana,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 30 2008 Part 2 of 2 Berkeley Zen Center

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