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Title	Speaker	Date
Beyond Boundaries: Zen's Cultural Liberation Serial: RB-01788 Winterbranches_7 The talk explores the themes of cultural freedom within Zen practice, examining how individuals can experience a state of being beyond their cultural conditioning. Discussion revolves around the concept of "no-name" culture,... *Culture, Time, Freedom*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Koans: Elevating Conscious Awareness Serial: RB-01800 Winterbranches_7 This talk explores the nature of koans in Zen philosophy as tools for fostering an "absorbent accepting awareness" that transcends ordinary consciousness. It draws an analogy between engaging with koans and playing a pachinko... *Koan, Anger, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Breathing Beyond Mindful Boundaries Serial: RB-01799 Winterbranches_7 The talk examines the concept of rearranging the relationship between mind and body, distinguishing between genetic default positions and mindful attention, and emphasizes the role of Zen practice in transcending cultural... *Breath, Consciousness, Posture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Breath: Pathway to Mindfulness Serial: RB-01790 Winterbranches_7 The talk focuses on the intricacies of breathing practice within Zen philosophy, exploring how breath awareness can lead to mindfulness and the overcoming of habitual thinking patterns. It emphasizes the role of posture in... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Breathing Enlightenment through Koans Serial: RB-01789 Winterbranches_7 The talk discusses the integration of Zen koans into daily life, emphasizing the physical and mental presence of these teachings. It explores the challenges and resistance experienced when engaging with koans, especially when... *Koan, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Continuity Through Mindful Breath Observance Serial: RB-01791 Winterbranches_7 The talk explores the interplay between continuity and discontinuity in the practice of breath mindfulness within Zen philosophy. It emphasizes attentiveness and the nuanced practice of observing without interference,... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Practice: Living the Unseen Path Serial: RB-01792 Winterbranches_7 The talk primarily explores the practice of Zen through concepts like the background mind versus background spirit, the role of breathing, and resistance in practice. It emphasizes learning from each other within the context of... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Beyond Habit: Unveiling Zen Insights Serial: RB-01796 Winterbranches_7 This talk explores the nature of koans in Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity to engage with koans outside the habitual context of one's life. The discussion underscores the importance of breaking free from conventional... *Koan, Suzuki Roshi, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Breath Becomes the Sutra Serial: RB-01795 Winterbranches_7 The talk delves into a koan about Prajnatara not reciting sutras, exploring the transition from Indian to Chinese Buddhism, and the nuanced relationship between breath and scripture. The koan, found in the Shoyoroku, is presented... *Koan, Breath, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Zen Beyond Conscious Understanding Serial: RB-01793 Winterbranches_7 The talk continues discussions from the previous day's session, focusing on the theme of understanding in Zen practice and its relation to the subjectivity of experiences such as a koan. The conversation explores the relationship... *Koan, Consciousness, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Transcending Identities Through Zen Koans Serial: RB-01794 Winterbranches_7 The talk explores the role and interpretation of the koan "A turtle heads for the fire" within Zen practice, emphasizing how this and other koans invite practitioners to transcend personal and cultural identities. The examination... *Koan, Culture, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2008 Johanneshof
Changing Your Karma Serial: BZ-01136 from "Not Always So" by Suzuki-roshi, Saturday Lecture - Suzuki Roshi, Karma, Karma, Nirvana Sutra, Practice Period, Offering, Meal Serving, Karmic...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 31 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
Thinking and Not Thinking - *Buddha Mind, Nirvana, Discrimination, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 25 2008 Green Gulch Farm
May 24th, 2008, Serial No. 01135 Serial: BZ-01135 - *Practice Period, Manjushri, Attachment, Blue Cliff Record, Separation, Instruction, Precepts,...*		May 24 2008
Zazen Instruction Serial: BZ-01134 Bansan - Zazen, Instruction, Posture, Instruction, Ego	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 23 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
May 17th, 2008, Serial No. 01133 Serial: BZ-01133 - *Nirvana Sutra, Bodhisattva Way, Bodhisattva Precepts, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Impermanence,...*		May 17 2008
May 16th, 2008, Serial No. 01132 Serial: BZ-01132 - *Karma, Forgiveness, Interview, Hindrances, Family Practice, Light-and-Darkness, Anger,...*		May 16 2008
How Can I Help Beings Enter? - *Nirvana, Gratitude, Lotus Sutra, Bodhisattva Way*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 10 2008 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Pure Land is Here and Now - *Non-discrimination, Lotus Sutra, Discrimination, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 10 2008 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
Maylie Scott: Life and Death Serial: BZ-01131 Seven Year Memorial Day Reminiscence - *Birth-and-Death, Priest, Building, Dharma Transmission, Lay, Liberation, Transmission, Enemies...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 10 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
May 5th, 2008, Serial No. 01130 Serial: BZ-01130 - *Confession-and-Repentance, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Practice Period, Karma, Building,...*		May 05 2008
Zazen in Practice Period: Serial: BZ-01129 Posture, Breath, Mind, One-Day Sitting - *Posture, Discrimination, Practice Period, Subject-and-Object, confusion, Duality, Passions,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 04 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #3: Introduction to Kôan Study Serial: BZ-01128 Baso's Sun-face Buddha, Moon-face Buddha, Saturday Lecture - Buddha, Baso, BCR-3, First Principle, Duality, Non-duality, Buddha Nature, Non-discrimination...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 03 2008 Berkeley Zen Center
2008.05.02-MZMC-am - *Forgiveness, Desire, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Ancestors, Addiction, Enthusiasm, Birth-and-Death...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 02 2008 Minnesota Zen Center
Breaking Through the Mem-Sign Veil Serial: RB-01663F Seminar_The_Self The talk explores the complex nature of the self, arguing that self-awareness is inherently limited by the subjective vantage of the self itself. Using metaphors, it is suggested that perception is often obscured by a "mem-sign... *Practice, Meditation*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Fluid Self: Embracing Dynamic Consciousness Serial: RB-01663E Seminar_The_Self The talk addresses the concept of self and consciousness, focusing on perceiving selfness as a fluctuating entity rather than a fixed one. It delves into Zen and Buddhist perspectives on mind and awareness, emphasizing the... *Intention, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
MemScience: Navigating Memory and Presence Serial: RB-01664D Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of the past's presence in the present moment. The discourse delves into the nature of memory and percepts, introducing the idea of "... *Practice, War, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen and the Art of Self-Discovery Serial: RB-01664E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk delves into the interplay between Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on the transformative nature of self-perception and the role of "mem signs" in consciousness. It highlights the distinction between observing... *Practice, Pain, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen Constellations: Mapping Inner Landscapes Serial: RB-01664I Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the relationship between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of "constellation" as a metaphor for understanding the self and memory. The discussion highlights how awareness of personal... *Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Flowing Consciousness: Zen Meets Psychotherapy Serial: RB-01664H Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of "memsigns" and the influence of past experiences on present consciousness. The discussion emphasizes the transitory nature of... *Consciousness, Karma*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen Impermanence: Redefining Presence Serial: RB-01664F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The discussion centers on integrating Zen practice with everyday life, focusing on concepts like 'memsign' to conceptualize the appearance of things and the relationship between the present and the past. The necessity of forming... *Consciousness, Impermanence, Intention*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen and Psychotherapy: Bridging Past and Present Serial: RB-01664G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interaction between Zen practices and psychotherapy, focusing on the concepts of vikalpa and sankalpa as frameworks linking past experiences with present awareness, potentially leading to enlightenment. It... *Time, Work, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen and Therapy: Consciousness Interplay Serial: RB-01664K Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the process of consciousness as an interplay of gathering and releasing, alongside discussions of simultaneity and phenomenology. Themes of non-... *Time, Practice, Interdependence*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Mind Flow: Unity and Awareness Serial: RB-01664J Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the transformation of mind through the concepts of diachronic flow and synchronic immediacy, highlighting the distinction between continuity and synchronic unity. It further delves into the notion of self as... *Enlightenment, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen Psychology: Grokking Interdependent Mindfulness Serial: RB-01664L Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the relationship between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the understanding and embodiment of concepts such as the continuity and synchronic self. It discusses Buddhist ideas such as Dharmakaya,... *Buddha, Sambhogakaya, Dharmakaya*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen and Psychotherapy: Merging Minds Serial: RB-01664M Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen practice within the framework of psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of engaging with the present moment through perception and cognition. It delves into the dynamic between stored... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Beyond Self: The Dynamic Process Serial: RB-01663K Seminar_The_Self This talk's main thesis explores the concept of self as a non-entity and continuous process, emphasizing the importance of intention in practice rather than mere understanding. It posits that the self integrates with memory and... *Consciousness, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Bridging Zen and Psychology Realms Serial: RB-01664A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar discusses the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, exploring how Buddhist concepts, such as samsara and the symbolic self, contrast and align with Western psychological approaches. It emphasizes the role of... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Mindfulness Unveiled: Zen Meets Therapy Serial: RB-01664C Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk delves into the interplay between Zen philosophy, particularly mindfulness as described by Dogen, and psychotherapy practices, emphasizing how these ideas confront traditional perceptions of consciousness. The discussion... *Consciousness, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen and Memory's Perceptual Dance Serial: RB-01664B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concepts of memory and perception. The discussion critiques conventional psychological terms, instead proposing "stored experience" to describe the... *Buddhism, Work, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Mindfulness and the Illusion of Self Serial: RB-01663C Seminar_The_Self The talk explores the concept of "self" in Buddhism, focusing on the processes of "vikalpa" and "sankalpa" and their roles in identity and mindfulness. The analogy of the self as a "handle" is used to illustrate how individuals... *Mindfulness, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Beyond Ego: Discovering the True Self Serial: RB-01663I Seminar_The_Self The talk revolves around the challenging concept of "self" in Zen philosophy, discussing its differentiation from ego, its processual nature compared to static entities, and its perception across different religious contexts.... *Yoga, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Unfolding the Essence of Self Serial: RB-01663J Seminar_The_Self This talk examines the complexities of self through various philosophical lenses, primarily focusing on Zen Buddhism and Vedic teachings. It discusses the concept of the self as a continuity that unfolds through the interplay of... *Breath, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Zen Pathways: Rediscovering Self Through Practice Serial: RB-01663D Seminar_The_Self This talk explores the concept of self in the context of Zen Buddhism, focusing on the problematic nature of self as perceived in Buddhist philosophy, the experiential versus theoretical understanding of self, and the interplay... *Time, Work, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Transcending Self: East Meets West Serial: RB-01663H Seminar_The_Self The talk examines the philosophical and practical aspects of the self, exploring concepts of a 'strong self' necessary for transcendence, the notion of a 'background mind', and the interplay between self and experience.... *Buddhism, Time, Oneness*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Redefining Self: A Buddhist Journey Serial: RB-01663B Seminar_The_Self The talk critically examines the nature and development of the self in the context of Buddhism, arguing that the self is both a societal construct and an agent of personal realization and enlightenment. The discussion highlights... *Buddhism, Time, Suffering*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Self Beyond Illusion and Attention Serial: RB-01663A Seminar_The_Self The talk explores the concept of the self, examining it through the lens of Buddhism and daily experiences. It discusses the complex interplay between mind, body, and the notion of self, questioning the categorizations and... *Breath, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
Just This: Embracing the Present Serial: RB-01663G Seminar_The_Self The talk explores the Zen concept of "just this," emphasizing its prescriptive use as a practice to focus attention and reduce attachment, rather than simply a descriptive phrase. This practice encourages engagement with the... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	May 2008 Rastenberg
2008.05.01-MZMC-pm - *Soto Zen, Bodhisattva Precepts, Desire, Commitment, Buddha Ancestors, Confession-and-...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 01 2008 Minnesota Zen Center
Overview of Practice Period Serial: BZ-01127 Requirements - Intention - Commitment, Saturday Lecture - Practice Period, Intention, Practice Period, Commitment, Daily Life, Family Practice, Renewal...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 26 2008 Berkeley Zen Center

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