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Title	Speaker	Date
Enlightenment as Everyday Life; "Nothing Special" Serial: BZ-01421 Koun Ejô and Suzuki-roshi commentaries, Sesshin Day 3 - Enlightenment, Koun Ejô, Samadhi, Daily Life, Thoroughness, Continuous Practice, Gaining Mind...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 19 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
Nothing Outside of Practice Serial: BZ-01420 "Treasury of Radiant Light Samadhi" by Koun Ejô, Sesshin Day 2 - Samadhi, Dream World, Darkness and Light, Renunciation, Samadhi, Chanting, Forgiveness,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 18 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
Buddha's Parinirvana Serial: BZ-01419 Sesshin Day 1 - Parinirvana, Nirvana, Lotus Sutra, Greed, Mahayana, Four Noble Truths, Doubt, Continuous...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 17 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
Unitary Experience: The Zen Path Serial: RB-02898 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on exploring the concept of "unitary experience" within the context of Zen practice. It examines how formal practices, such as chanting and rituals, provide structure and meaning, contrasting these with informal... *Continuous Practice, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2007 Crestone
Metaphors in Motion and Stillness Serial: RB-02897 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the exploration of metaphor in Zen practice and its role in shaping understanding and perception in Zazen. Discusses the use of rest and napping as preparatory practices for lectures, emphasizing how these... *Zazen, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 15 2007 Crestone
Mountains, Rivers, Mindful Transformation Serial: RB-02896 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of a "non-container world" through the interwoven experiences of self and environment, using mountains and rivers as symbols of this interconnected reality. It expands on Dogen's idea of "the knowing... *Japan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2007 Crestone
Dogen's Eight Aspects of Practice Serial: BZ-01418 Commentary by Deshimaru from "Ring of the Way", Saturday Lecture - Eight Aspects, Dogen, Deshimaru, Birth-and-Death, Karma, Karmic Consequences, Ego, Vow,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 10 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
Tasting Truth: Awakened Practice Journey Serial: RB-02894 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "tasting the truth of the Tathagata's words" and how this notion connects to personal practice and Buddhist lineage. Key themes include the distinction between awareness and consciousness, the... *Consciousness, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 07 2007 Crestone
Zen Posture: Embodying Mindful Presence Serial: RB-02893 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "posture" as a metaphor for an ideal state of mind in Zen practice, contrasting it with "position," which is externally defined, to highlight the experiential nature of Zen. It emphasizes using... *Posture, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2007 Crestone
Ethics in our Sangha Serial: BZ-01417 Monday Morning Talk - *Practice Period, Vow, Precepts, Teacher-and-Student, Evil, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center,...*	Gerry Oliva	Feb 05 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
Gnosticism American Buddhism as a gnostic practice; meaning of the word "tathagata" - *Faith, Practice Period, Hindrances, American, Three Treasures*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 03 2007 PM No Abode Hermitage
Happiness The pursuit of happiness vs. wanting others to be happy; happiness from absorption in activity Teachings on Happiness for Dancing Mountains Sangha newsletter Date: February 3, 2007 Location: No Abode Hermitage   - *Lovingkindness, Desire, Religion, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 03 2007 AM No Abode Hermitage
Birth and Death Serial: BZ-01416 Saturday Lecture The lecture explores the themes of suffering, compassion, life, and death within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the delicate balance between experiencing emotions without becoming consumed by them. The discussion... *Suffering, Compassion, Suzuki Roshi*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 03 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
Embodying Stillness: The Zen Mind Serial: RB-02892 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the complex nature of "thinking non-thinking" within Zen philosophy, referencing Dogen's phrase and the practice of zazen (sitting meditation) to highlight how meditation affects perception and decision-making.... *Intention, Posture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Feb 02 2007 Crestone
Zen Clarity Through Present Awareness Serial: RB-02895 Practice-Period_Talks The talk examines the concept of "factic unitary experience" in the context of Zen Buddhism, exploring how attentiveness to the present moment can lead to transformative insights. It discusses the "four revocations," which... *Offering, Intention, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 01 2007 Crestone
Beyond Thought: Embracing Actuality Serial: RB-02905 Practice-Period_Talks This talk probes the nature of reality, questioning whether reality is beyond thought and how identifying with thoughts might obscure true perception. The discussion examines thinking as an act of drawing distinctions and... *Practice, Intention, Bowing*	Richard Baker	Jan 30 2007 Crestone
Kidzendo: Oneness of Opposites Serial: BZ-01415 "The Teaching is Just for You", Saturday Lecture - Non-duality, Dragons, Ego, Lotus Sutra, Big Mind, Two Truths, Daily Life, Gaining Mind,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 27 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Emptiness: Mind's True Perception Serial: RB-02891 Practice-Period_Talks The talk delves into the concept of the mind's engagement with objects and the practice of cultivating what is termed the "initial mind of acceptance." It emphasizes the understanding of non-conceptual, non-discursive, and... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jan 25 2007 Crestone
Liberation Through Mindful Perception Serial: RB-02890 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores fundamental Buddhist concepts of reality and self, focusing on how individuals perceive and interact with the world through practice. The discussion emphasizes the transformation through mindfulness, zazen, and... *Practice, Buddhism, Karma*	Richard Baker	Jan 22 2007 Crestone
Embracing Life's True Essence Serial: EB-00189 The talk examines the concepts of ease and meditation, drawing on philosophical teachings and personal anecdotes to highlight the importance of accepting life's inherent discomforts and joys. The narrative emphasizes the... *Tanka, Chanting, Rumi, Desire*	Edward Brown	Jan 21 2007
Ryokan’s Poetry Serial: BZ-01412 Teaching Retreat, part 1 of 2 - *Discrimination, Non-discrimination, Instruction, Peace*	Shohaku Okumura	Jan 20 2007 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Ryokan’s Poetry Serial: BZ-01413 Teaching Retreat, part 2 of 2 - *Branching Streams, Subject-and-Object, Lotus Sutra, Peace, Dragons, Discrimination, Buddha...*	Shohaku Okumura	Jan 20 2007 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Aloneness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02889 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the notion of aloneness during a practice period and its relationship with Zen philosophy, emphasizing the practice of generosity without attachment and transcending concepts of self, person, living being, and... *Practice, Posture, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Jan 20 2007 Crestone
2007.01.19-serial.00117D Serial: SO-00117D The talk delves into Zen Master Eihei Dogen's reflections on a Dharma discourse by his teacher, Nyojo Zenji, highlighting a unique monastic practice regarding "entering the room," where monks present understanding to the teacher... *Time, Buddha, Practice*		Jan 19 2007
2007.01.19-serial.00117E Serial: SO-00117E The talk delves into the Zen philosophy of interdependence and non-duality, primarily through the poems of Su Shi, Wanshi, and Dogen's own verses in relation to Mount Lu. The discussion extends to Dogen’s reflections on the... *Dogen, Buddha, Time*		Jan 19 2007
2007.01.18-serial.00117C Serial: SO-00117C This talk centers on a critical examination of Dogen's commentary on a statement by Chinese Zen master Ying-an Tang-Hua. The focus is on the debate over the understanding of arising mind and moving thoughts, the nature of... *Dogen, Practice, Buddha*		Jan 18 2007
2007.01.18-serial.00117B Serial: SO-00117B The discussion focuses on Dogen's criticism of the idea that Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are identical, which was prevalent during the Song Dynasty in China. Dogen's writings, particularly in Shôbôgenzô, reject this notion... *Dogen, Buddhism, Buddha*		Jan 18 2007
2007.01.17-serial.00117A Serial: SO-00117A The talk focuses on how the entire world and our experiences within it serve as the "gate of liberation," allowing us to encounter the true reality of all beings. This concept is explored through the teachings of Zen masters and... *Dogen, Time, Practice*		Jan 17 2007
2007.01.17-serial.00116H Serial: SO-00116H The talk examines the notion of the bodhisattva and Buddha from the perspective of Dogen Zenji and passages from the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the interconnectedness of realization and practice. It discusses the concept of... *Buddha, Practice, Bodhisattva*		Jan 17 2007
2007.01.16-serial.00116F Serial: SO-00116F This talk delves into Dogen Zenji's use of expressions from the Lotus Sutra to illustrate the reality of all beings as interconnected yet independent entities. It discusses the concept of "complete penetration" or "understanding... *Time, Buddha, Dogen*		Jan 16 2007
2007.01.16-serial.00116G Serial: SO-00116G This talk delves into Dogen's teachings on the transmission of Dharma and the concept of true reality within Zen practice. It explores how enlightenment and practice are intertwined, emphasizing that true reality is the... *Buddha, Practice, Nirvana*		Jan 16 2007
2007.01.15-serial.00116E Serial: SO-00116E The talk explores the complexities of Dogen's Zen teachings, focusing on the unity and independence of suchness as described in paragraph 7 on page 3. The discussion emphasizes that the ultimate reality and form, nature, body,... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*		Jan 15 2007
2007.01.15-serial.00116D Serial: SO-00116D The talk explores Dogen's interpretation of the true reality of all beings, emphasizing a non-dualistic view where all beings and phenomena inherently express Buddha nature. It discusses how each moment, within the flow of time,... *Buddha, Time, Practice*		Jan 15 2007
2007.01.14-serial.00116C Serial: SO-00116C The talk explores key aspects of Zen philosophy, focusing on the teachings of Dogen, particularly regarding the concept of "shoho jisso" or the true reality of all beings. The discussion examines how Dogen's interpretation... *Buddha, Dogen, Time*		Jan 14 2007
2007.01.14-serial.00116B Serial: SO-00116B The talk introduces the concept of "shoho jisso" from Dogen Zenji's "Shobo Genzo Shofo Jisso," elaborating on its meaning as the true reality of all beings and its origins in the Lotus Sutra. It explores the differences between... *Buddha, Lotus Sutra, Dogen*		Jan 14 2007
Practice in the New Year: This is It! Serial: BZ-01411 Saturday Lecture - Practice, New Year, confusion, Birth-and-Death, Instruction, Ordinary Mind, Hate, Posture,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 13 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
2007.01.13-serial.00116A Serial: SO-00116A The talk focuses on understanding the concept of "true reality" within Dogen Zenji's teachings and Mahayana Buddhism, particularly through the lens of Shobo Genzo's chapter Shuhou Jissou. It delves into the idea that while... *Buddha, Desire, Dependent Origination*		Jan 13 2007
Reflections on Autumn 2006: Trip to Japan by Grace and Participants Serial: BZ-01410 Saturday Lecture - *Culture, Buddha Nature, American, Teacher-and-Student, Chanting, Offering, Doubt, Priest...*	Myoan Grace Schireson	Jan 06 2007 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindfulness and Interconnectedness Unveiled Serial: RB-01658E Talk The talk primarily examines the nature of attention and mindfulness within Buddhist practice, contrasting these concepts with Western philosophical approaches. It explores how attention affects and transforms the body, and the... *Consciousness, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	2007
Mindful Journey to Enlightenment Serial: RB-01658D Talk The talk primarily explores the soteriological aspects of Buddhism, highlighting how Buddhist teachings aim to alleviate suffering and lead to enlightenment. The discussion underscores mindfulness as a key Buddhist practice,... *Mindfulness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2007
Embodied Mindfulness Through Buddhist Lenses Serial: RB-01658B Talk The talk examines the concept of mindfulness in early Buddhism, particularly emphasizing the four foundations of mindfulness, or frames of reference, which include the body, feelings, mind, and mental phenomena. In discussing... *Mindfulness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2007
Zen Psychotherapy: Bridging Mind and Space Serial: RB-01658A Talk The talk discusses the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, examining how Zen concepts such as mindfulness and acceptance influence therapeutic practices and psychological understanding. This exploration is framed... *Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2007
East Meets West: Consciousness and Self-Transformation Serial: RB-01659B Talk The talk addresses the intersection of consciousness, culture, and self-transformation within Zen Buddhism and its practices. The discussion emphasizes the Alaya Vijnana, examining the conception of self, social identity, and how... *Buddhism, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	2007 Kessel
Zen and Mindfulness Intertwined Realities Serial: RB-01659A Talk The talk explores the interplay between Zen and mindfulness, emphasizing interdependent reality and how self-awareness shapes and interacts with one's environment and experiences. The discussion addresses the notion of "evenly... *Practice, Mindfulness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2007 Kessel
Dealing With Mistakes: Rice and Sand— Working with our “Sandy” Path Serial: BZ-01409 Saturday Lecture - *Instruction, Buddha Mind, Conversation, Precepts, Karma, Practice Period, Intuition, Samadhi,...*	Peter Schireson	Dec 16 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Commmentary on "Respect for Things" (from Not Always So) Serial: BZ-01408B Faith is Synonymous for Enlightenment, Saturday Lecture - Faith, Enlightenment, Big Mind, Culture, Bodhisattva Way, Building, Soto Zen, Bowing, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 09 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Zendo Forms Serial: BZ-01407 Serving, Mokugyo, Chanting, Rohatsu Day 7 - Meal Serving, Chanting, Mokugyo, Instruction, Doanryo, New Year, Bowing, Chanting, Heart Sutra...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 03 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Commentary on "Find Out For Yourself" Serial: BZ-01406 Suzuki-rôshi's lecture in "Not Always So", Rohatsu Day 6 - Buddha, Suzuki Roshi, Intuition, Daily Life, Instruction, Bell, Don't Know Mind, Precepts...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 02 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
December 2006 talk, Serial No. 01655, Side D Serial: RB-01655D Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk addresses the distinction between various states of mind and experiences, such as the coexistence of contradictions within personal experience, and the role of immediacy in living one’s life. It explores the concept of "... *Culture, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Transcending Duality in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01655C Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk explores the Zen practice of shedding dualistic perceptions like illusion versus enlightenment and ordinary versus holy, emphasizing the unification of experiences beyond hierarchical distinctions. It discusses a koan... *Practice, Buddhism, Oneness*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof

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