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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Meets Science: Bridging Traditions Serial: RB-01655A Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and scientific reasoning, emphasizing the need to reconcile Buddhist teachings with contemporary scientific understanding. It challenges the audience to reflect on the nature of... *Buddhism, Practice, New Year*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Harmonizing Hustle and Spirituality Serial: RB-01655B Seminar_Not_Being_Busy In this seminar, an exploration unfolds around the duality and integration of the "busy self" operating in daily life and the "practicing self" engaged in spiritual practice. A discussion centers on whether spiritual practice can... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Zen's Harmony in Diverse Perceptions Serial: RB-01654E Sesshin The talk explores integrating Zen Buddhist practice into Western contexts, emphasizing the mutual relationship between practice and perception. Discussions focus on concepts of alterity and the distinction between perception (... *Practice, Branching Streams, Time*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Perception's Dance with Non-Duality Serial: RB-01654D Sesshin The talk explores the theme of perception and how it relates to the teachings of Buddhism, particularly emphasizing the concept of "completing that which appears." By breaking apart the habitual fusion of perception and... *Buddha, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Self-Gone-Ness Serial: RB-01654F Sesshin The talk primarily explores the concept of self in Buddhism, focusing on the distinction between the perceptual and conceptual worlds and the practice of understanding self as a function rather than an entity. This insight is... *Buddha, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Echoes: Self and Non-Self Serial: RB-01654G Sesshin The talk addresses the persistent question of self-identity within Zen practice, contrasting the conventional self with the teachings of non-self and selflessness. It explores how these teachings can be integrated into... *Time, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Stepping Into Silent Transformation Serial: RB-01654A Sesshin The talk explores the transformative potential of Sashin, emphasizing a practice akin to 'walking in the dark,' which encourages stepping out of usual consciousness into non-conscious experience. It references the practice of... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Embracing Stillness Amid Duality Serial: RB-01655H Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The main thesis of the talk focuses on the notion of "the one not busy," which signifies the union of mundane and enlightened realities within Zen practice, as related through the Dongshan progression and the concept of mutual... *Time, Practice, Continuous Practice*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Embracing Emptiness: A Still Mind Serial: RB-01655G Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk examines the distinction between discursive and non-discursive thinking and its relationship to Nagarjuna's two truths: the principal truth of emptiness and the apparent truth of existence. The focus is on the... *Practice, Zazen, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Diving into the Depths of Sashin Serial: RB-01654C Sesshin The talk provides a detailed exploration of the relationship between the self and the practice of Sashin, emphasizing the unique aspects of Sashin distinct from regular Zazen practices. Discussing the metaphor of "The Tomb of the... *Karma, Zazen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Cultivating Stillness in Busy Minds Serial: RB-01655I Seminar_Not_Being_Busy This seminar primarily explores the concept of "the one who is not busy," questioning whether it is an inherent state or something actively generated through awareness and practice. The discussion touches upon the nature of time... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence Through Interdependent Realities Serial: RB-01655J Seminar_Not_Being_Busy This talk explores the foundational Buddhist concept of impermanence and its relation to interdependent origination, eventually leading to the understanding of emptiness or "sunyata." The discussion includes Nagarjuna's doctrine... *Practice, Buddhism, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Mindful Non-Self Serial: RB-01654B Sesshin The talk centers on the Buddhist concepts of self, non-self, and the absence of self, emphasizing the importance of noticing the nameless and developing 'yogic skills' to differentiate between discursive and non-discursive mind.... *Practice, Zazen, Intention*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Embracing Zen's Non-Busy Mind Serial: RB-01655E Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk explores the Zen concept of "the one who is not busy," drawing from Koan 21 in the "Book of Serenity." It discusses the psychological and spiritual dimensions of seeking a feeling of completeness and how this aligns with... *Koan, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Pausing for the Particular Moment Serial: RB-01655F Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk explores the concept of non-busyness as a Zen practice and challenges the notion of inherent enlightenment or Buddha nature. It argues for a practice rooted in noticing and mindfulness, emphasizing a distinction between... *Practice, Buddha Nature, Time*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Big Mind Serial: BZ-01405B Dharmakaya/Sambhogakaya/Nirmanakaya, Rohatsu Day 5 - Trikaya, Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, Nirmanakaya, Monkey Mind, Big Mind, Buddha Nature, Posture...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 01 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Enlightenment Serial: BZ-01404 Rohatsu Day 4 - *Buddha Nature, Composure, Daily Life, Dependent Origination, Nirvana, Concentration, Bell,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Nov 30 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Commentary on talk by Suzuki-rôshi on Concentration Serial: BZ-01403 Rohatsu Day 3 - Concentration, Suzuki Roshi, Concentration, Posture, Big Mind, Eight Aspects, Gaining Mind,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 29 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Four Noble Truths Serial: BZ-01402B Rohatsu Day 2 - *Four Noble Truths, Right Speech, Teacher-and-Student, Mindfulness, Right Effort, Equanimity,...*	Peter Overton	Nov 28 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Commentary on "Brown Rice is Just Right" Serial: BZ-01401 Suzuki-rôshi's lecture in "Not Always So", Rohatsu Day 1 - Suzuki Roshi, Teacher-and-Student, Pure Existence, Monastic Practice, Sixth Patriarch, Big...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 27 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Gratitude for Adversity Serial: BZ-01400B The Nun and the Stars, Saturday Lecture - *Gratitude, Composure, Non-duality, Hate, Enemies, Continuous Practice, War, Anger...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 25 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Joy in the Precepts Serial: BZ-01399 One Day Sitting - *Precepts, Vow, Bodhisattva Precepts, Composure, Liberation, Happiness, Don't Know Mind,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Nov 18 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Aspects of Practice: Precepts of Right Speech Serial: BZ-01050A Class 4 of 4 - *Precepts, Right Speech, Repentance, Vow, Renunciation, Liberation, Lay Ordination, Four Noble...*	Karen Sundheim	Nov 16 2006 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Precepts - Minor Precepts as Attitude Serial: BZ-01398 Our own Vinaya that will help our Practice, Monday Morning - Precepts, Vinaya, Precepts, Humility, Bodhisattva Precepts, Emotions, Vinaya, Offering,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 13 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
2006.11.11-ZMC - *Repentance, Confession-and-Repentance, Faith, Non-duality, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center,...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Nov 11 2006 Tassajara
Where Am I? Where am I Headed? Serial: BZ-01397 Saturday Lecture - *Subject-and-Object, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Liberation, Enthusiasm, Ordinary Mind,...*	Laurie Senauke	Nov 11 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Interdependent Paths to Spiritual Transformation Serial: RB-01730 Winterbranches_3 This talk explores the concept of interconnectedness through the practice of spiritual lists, particularly examining the 12-fold links and the Eightfold Path. The audience discusses their experiences with the teachings of Thich... *Practice, Work, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 11 2006 Johanneshof
Awareness Beyond Words in Zen Serial: RB-01731 Winterbranches_3 The talk explores the intersections of consciousness and practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the role of awareness in understanding and pursuing the Eightfold Path. The discussion critiques the tendency to over-... *Practice, Consciousness, Study*	Richard Baker	Nov 11 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Mindfulness Through Abhidharma Insights Serial: RB-01733 Winterbranches_3 This talk delves into the intricacies of the Abhidharma and its application in Zen practice, focusing on integrating lists such as the five dharmas and the twelve links into mindfulness and awareness. It examines how these... *Discrimination, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 11 2006 Johanneshof
Breaking Suffering: Zen's Embodied Path Serial: RB-01732 Winterbranches_3 The main thesis of the talk focuses on the relationship between the twelve links of dependent origination and Zen practice, highlighting the more practice-oriented five dharmas as a means to break the cycle of suffering through... *Practice, Buddhism, Abhidharma*	Richard Baker	Nov 11 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Evolution: Beyond Doctrine Dogma Serial: RB-01734 Winterbranches_3 This talk emphasizes the evolving nature of Zen teachings, advocating for personal development of these teachings beyond mere adherence to any single doctrine. References to practice in the West and the influence of notable... *Practice, Sangha, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 11 2006 Johanneshof
Aspects of Practice: Precepts of Sexuality and Intoxication Serial: BZ-01049A Class 3 of 3 - *Precepts, Chanting, Branching Streams, Vow, Observe, Bell, Monastic Practice, Karma, Addiction...*	Ross Blum	Nov 09 2006 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Sexuality and Intoxication Serial: BZ-01396 Saturday Lecture - *Precepts, Chanting, Bodhisattva Precepts, Karma, Anger, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Priest, Non-...*	Ross Blum	Nov 04 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Aspects of Practice: Giving/Non-Stinginess, 8th Precept Serial: BZ-01048 Class 2 of 4 - *Precepts, Offering, Mindfulness, Bodhisattva Precepts, Buddha Ancestors, Anger, Harmonizing,...*	Ron Nestor	Nov 02 2006 2 Berkeley Zen Center
November 2006 talk, Serial No. 01652, Side D Serial: RB-01652D Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy The talk from November 2006, Serial No. 01652, Side D, explores the intricate relationship between Zen meditation and psychotherapy, investigating awareness, mindfulness, and consciousness. It questions the applicability and... *Consciousness, Religion, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Kassel
Zen Meets Mind: Harmony in Awareness Serial: RB-01652C Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the Eightfold Path, mindfulness, consciousness, and awareness. Through the dialogue, the intricate relationship between awareness and... *Consciousness, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Kassel
Zen and Psychotherapy: Distinct Paths Serial: RB-01652A Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy The talk explores the complex relationship between Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the critical need to recognize the distinctions between the two rather than merging them. The discussion includes an analysis of early... *Buddhism, Consciousness, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Kassel
Zen Awareness Beyond Conscious Thought Serial: RB-01652B Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy The talk explores the distinction between awareness and consciousness within Zen practice, emphasizing non-conscious knowing that functions beyond discursive thinking and is central to Zen, as illustrated through personal... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Kassel
Intuitive Awakening Beyond the Mechanical Serial: RB-01651B Seminar_How_does_Buddha_Show_Up? The talk addresses the challenges of escaping the materialistic and mechanical worldview, often linked to Newtonian principles, in favor of an intuitive and interconnected experience of reality. It highlights the importance of... *Time, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Hannover
Zen Mind, Interconnected Heart Serial: RB-01652F Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy This seminar explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on concepts such as non-duality, foundational Buddhist teachings, and the role of the social body in personal and collective practice.... *Consciousness, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Kassel
Embodied Enlightenment Through Dharmakaya Serial: RB-01651L Seminar_How_does_Buddha_Show_Up? The talk explores the concept of Dharmakaya in Buddhism, especially its role in perceiving the entirety of existence, interrelating all forms, and embodying enlightenment. The emphasis is on moving from mere academic... *Practice, Dharmakaya, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Hannover
Embodied Enlightenment in Everyday Life Serial: RB-01651K Seminar_How_does_Buddha_Show_Up? The talk explores how the Buddha manifests in daily life and practice, emphasizing the transformative nature of meditation and other Zen practices. Key discussions include the personal exploration of Zen's impact on life, how... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Hannover
Embodied Enlightenment Through Virtuous Pathways Serial: RB-01652E Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy The talk examines the transformation of the Eightfold Path into the Six Paramitas, highlighting how both frameworks teach the realization of enlightenment through becoming a good person. It emphasizes a shift from early Buddhism'... *Practice, Buddhism, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Kassel
Zen Pathways to Therapeutic Insight Serial: RB-01652G Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen concepts into psychotherapy practice, focusing on the intellectual and practical application of Buddhist frameworks such as the Six Paramitas and the Prajnaparamita literature. The... *Practice, Generosity, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Kassel
Zen's Conscious Evolution in Practice Serial: RB-01739 Winterbranches_3 The talk explores the evolution and practice of Zen meditation, emphasizing the significance of Dogen's teachings, particularly the phrase "complete that which appears," as an instruction for deeper practice beyond mere... *Practice, Consciousness, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Johanneshof
Sangha Body: Embodying Collective Wisdom Serial: RB-01738 Winterbranches_3 The talk delves into the concept of the "Sangha body" as a form of collective awareness and mutual embodiment in Zen practice, distinguishing it from social constructs. It discusses the interplay of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha... *Sangha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Johanneshof
Reawakening Zen: Foundations and Essence Serial: RB-01740 Winterbranches_3 The talk delves into the historical and philosophical roots of Zen, focusing chiefly on Yogacara Buddhism and Madhyamaka teachings. It emphasizes the vital process of retracing practice back to the original intentions of Buddhism... *Practice, Buddhism, Mahayana*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Johanneshof
Integrating Zen into Everyday Life Serial: RB-01741 Winterbranches_3 The talk centers on the process of integrating Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the use of Abhidharma lists as tools for self-understanding and development. It explores the adaptation of traditional monastic practices... *Practice, Work, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Johanneshof
Active Engagement in Interdependence Practice Serial: RB-01737 Winterbranches_3 The talk explores the concept of interdependence in Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing its critical role as a foundational teaching. It discusses how Buddhist teachings are not merely descriptive but are intended to support... *Interdependence, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Johanneshof
Presence and Spatial Immediacy in Buddhism Serial: RB-01736 Winterbranches_3 The talk focuses on exploring the transition from early Buddhism to Mahayana and Zen Buddhism, emphasizing how Mahayana shifted the perspective from a temporal to a spatial immediacy and adopted a more scientific and... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Johanneshof

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