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Title	Speaker	Date
Experiencing Zen: Skandhas and Self-Awareness Serial: RB-01723 Winterbranches_2 The talk delves into an experiential analysis of the five skandhas, emphasizing the nuanced experiences that arise during Zen practice. It highlights the importance of perceiving experiences beyond thought and the pivotal role... *Time, Practice, Study*	Richard Baker	Jul 2006 Johanneshof
Suffering: How We Create It Serial: BZ-01171 The Meaning of Forgiveness and How We Free Ourselves, Saturday Lecture - Suffering, Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Anger, Emotions, Hate, War, Renunciation, Intuition,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 24 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Spirit of Shuso Ceremony Serial: BZ-01170 Sesshin Day 5 - Shuso Ceremony, Teacher-and-Student, Intuition, Dharma Transmission, Emotions, Dragons,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 18 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Parenting as Shikantaza Serial: BZ-01169B Sesshin Day 4 - *Four Noble Truths, Passions, Bell, Lay, Attachment, Interdependence, Enemies, Culture,...*	Greg Denny	Jun 17 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
The Paramitas: Meditation Serial: BZ-01169A Sesshin Day 3 - *Samadhi, Composure, Renunciation, Right Effort, Big Mind, Monastic Practice, Peace, Patience,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 16 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
What Does It Mean to Practice Prajna Paramita? Serial: BZ-01167 Sesshin Day 2 - *Heart Sutra, Religion, Nirvana, Four Noble Truths, Practice Period, Non-duality, Silence,...*	Karen Sundheim	Jun 15 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
The Paramitas Serial: BZ-01166 Patience and Enthusiastic Effort, Sesshin Day 1 - Effort, Patience, Virya, Enthusiasm, Practice Position, Composure, Thoroughness, Doubt,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 14 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Lay Ordination Serial: BZ-01239 Tradition of Sewing Buddha's Robe, Saturday Lecture - Lay Ordination, Sewing, Joshin-san, Precepts, Priest, Ordination, Lay, Commitment, Priest-and-...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 10 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Heart Sutra: Chain of Dependant Co-arising; Mahayana View of Cessation Serial: BZ-01044A Class 5 of 5 - *Birth-and-Death, Passions, Karma, Nirvana, Four Noble Truths, Hindrances, Daily Life, Anger,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 08 2006 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record #90: Her Koan — Chih Men’s Body of Wisdom Serial: BZ-01238 Saturday Lecture - *Blue Cliff Record, Heart Sutra, Daily Life, Funeral, Practice Period, Commitment, Happiness,...*	Karen Sundheim	Jun 05 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Heart Sutra: Non-Duality, Emptiness, Leaving No Trace Serial: BZ-01043A Class 4 of 5 - *Subject-and-Object, Passions, Skandas, Anger, confusion, Non-duality, Greed, Birth-and-Death,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 01 2006 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Engaging Life's Details Mindfully Serial: RB-03108 Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire This talk explores the Zen concept of "innermost requests" and how they manifest through the practice of pausing to engage with the particulars in life. It uses imagery from Japanese culture to illustrate the revealing of inner... *Time, Bell, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Cooking Consciousness: Art, Zen, Reality Serial: RB-03109 Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire The talk explores the interplay between the sensations and the perception of reality through the metaphor of "cooking" an internal experience, likening it to artistic expressions by painters and poets. This metaphor is used to... *Practice, Work, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Rooted Unity: Zen's Sacred Connection Serial: RB-03110 Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire The talk primarily explores the concept of interconnectedness between humanity and nature, expressed through the phrase "Heaven and earth and I share the same root, myriad things and I share the same body." This worldview is... *Priest, Work, Japan*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Inner Desires as Life's Compass Serial: RB-03111 Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire This discussion centers on the exploration of what is termed as the "innermost request," a concept reflecting the deepest desires and life paths driven by such inner motivations. The talk delves into how these intrinsic requests... *Practice, Work, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Zen's Innermost Dynamic Awareness Serial: RB-03112B Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire The talk focuses on the concept of "innermost request" in Zen practice, exploring how this request functions as a continuous and dynamic field that guides one’s actions and perceptions. The discussion addresses how individuals... *Work, Practice, Renunciation*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Aligning Personal Light and Desire Serial: RB-03112A Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire The talk explores the concept of "innermost request" as discussed by Sukhiroshi, examining how personal inner light and individual desires can be harmonized and potentially realized. The discussion considers whether these two...	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Embodied Zen: Visualization Meets Therapy Serial: RB-02440 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the interplay between Zen practices and psychotherapy, particularly focusing on how visualization, intention, and embodiment are interconnected. It discusses the human ability to learn and hold intentions... *Work, Culture, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Navigating Inner Desires in Zen Serial: RB-03113 Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire The seminar explores the intricate dynamics of inner desires and satisfaction within Zen practice, emphasizing the paradox of holding both pride and shame, akin to the fruitfulness of soil unknowingly producing beauty. It... *Practice, Intention, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Emergent Intentions in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03114 Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire The talk explores the concept of an innermost request as an emerging rather than innate aspect of human experience, using examples such as musical ambition and spiritual practice to illustrate this emergence. The discussion... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Balloons of Consciousness: Walk to Insight Serial: RB-03115 Seminar_Heartfelt_Desire The talk focuses on the exploration of consciousness and the relationship between mind and body in Buddhist practice. It uses metaphors such as balloons to describe how consciousness is held together and released, underscoring... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Transcending Consciousness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-02429 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk focuses on the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, examining the concept of "structured consciousness" and the practice of releasing it to access different states of awareness. The discussion references the... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Self Awareness: The Path to Insight Serial: RB-02442 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between self-awareness and the sense of self, focusing on Buddhism's conceptualization of the self as both transient and not inherently possessed by personal ego. It encourages the practice of... *Time, Bodhisattva, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2006 Rastenberg
Baizhang's Fox Being clear about cause and effect, intention, karma. - *Hindrances, causation, Fox, Skandas, Karmic Consciousness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2006 AM No Abode Hermitage
Baizhang's Fox Being clear about cause and effect, intention, karma. - *causation, Skandas, Fox, Karmic Consciousness, Funeral*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 27 2006 PM No Abode Hermitage
Worldly Life and Pure Practice Serial: BZ-01237 Kid Zendo: Circles, Saturday Lecture - Daily Life, Practice, Birth-and-Death, Precepts, Daily Life, Interview, Greed, Doubt, Anger...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 27 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Waves of Unity in Consciousness Serial: EB-00239 The talk explores the interconnectedness of individuals and the universe through the metaphor of waves and the ocean, emphasizing the spiritual journey from ego contraction to recognizing universal unity. It discusses how... *Ego, Dharma Transmission, Buddha Mind, Bowing, Buddha Nature*	Edward Brown	May 27 2006
Heart Sutra: 18 Emptinesses; Continuous Existence Serial: BZ-01042A Class 3 of 5 - *Karma, Berkeley Zen Center, Forgiveness, Ego, Nirvana, Daily Life, Emotions, Don't Know...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 25 2006 3 Berkeley Zen Center
How Sojun Gives Zazen Instruction Serial: BZ-01045 Class - *Posture, Instruction, Observe, Daily Life, Interview, Bowing, Enemies*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 20 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Heart Sutra: Dealing with a Problematic Public Library Patron Serial: BZ-01236D Saturday Lecture - *Heart Sutra, Practice Period, Anger, Practice Position, Interview, Lay Practice, Soto Zen,...*	Karen Sundheim	May 20 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Seeking the Way in Everyday Life Serial: EB-00240 The talk explores the theme of "way-seeking mind" in Zen practice, using poetry and personal anecdotes to illustrate the concept. The speaker reflects on the teachings of Zen Master Ru Jing and the practice of being present and... *Way-Seeking Mind, Ordinary Mind, Daily Life, Tenzo, Practice Period*	Edward Brown	May 18 2006
Heart Sutra: Dharmas, Skandas and 18 Emptinesses Serial: BZ-01041A Class 2 of 5 - *Karma, Ego, Skandas, Nirvana, Duality, Dependent Origination, Interdependence, Buddha Mind,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 18 2006 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Essence and Action of Prajna Serial: BZ-01235 Saturday Lecture - Precepts, Hui Neng, Poetry, Precepts, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Duality, Buddha Nature, Hindrances...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 13 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Heart Sutra: Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-01040A Class 1 of 5 - *Heart Sutra, Big Mind, Mahayana, Daily Life, Manjushri, Birth-and-Death, Four Foundations of...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 11 2006 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Heart Sutra in Everyday Life, from Shuso, Gentle Rain, Dharma Blossom Serial: BZ-01234 Monday morning Talk - *Practice Period, Ordinary Mind, Anger, Heart Sutra, Practice Position, Commitment, Dharma...*	Karen Sundheim	May 08 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Prajna Paramita - Dana Serial: BZ-01233 Introduce Practice Period Shuso, One-Day Sitting - Prajna Paramita, Dana, Shuso, Daily Life, Happiness, Practice Period, Precepts, Bodhisattva...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 07 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-01232 Saturday Lecture - Heart Sutra, Duality, Samadhi, Attachment, Oneness, Samsara, Nirvana, Non-duality, Sixth...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 06 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Autonomous Pathways to Experiential Truth Serial: RB-01707 Winterbranches_1 The talk primarily emphasizes the need for the Winterbranches group to autonomously select and study texts on the Abhidharma, particularly focusing on texts available in German due to the language's historical significance in... *Practice, Work, Abhidharma*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Practice in Community Connection Serial: RB-01706 Winterbranches_1 The talk focuses on the practice of Zen and the importance of understanding personal practice within a shared Sangha community. Participants discuss their individual experiences with zazen, shikantaza, and the internal conflicts... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Journeys: Personal and Collective Paths Serial: RB-01704 Winterbranches_1 The primary focus of this talk is on the development and diversity of personal Zen practice. The conversation explores how individual members of a Sangha incorporate different aspects of Zen practice into their lives, including... *Practice, Sangha, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Arts: Threads of Transformation Serial: RB-01705 Winterbranches_1 The main discussion revolves around the personal transformation and interconnectedness experienced through Zen practice, with reflections on the integration of mindfulness and artistic practice, and the sense of profound... *Practice, Work, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Flexible Sangha: Integrating Experience and Wisdom Serial: RB-01709 Winterbranches_1 The talk discusses the concept of a "sangha experiment," which involves a new, flexible schedule and encourages community feedback on its effectiveness. It reflects on the flexibility and inclusive aspects of the schedule while... *Culture, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Practices Through Abhidharma Insights Serial: RB-01708 Winterbranches_1 This talk examines the integration of Zen practice and study, emphasizing the Abhidharma as a foundational text for engagement in Zen. The discussion explores the relationship between reading and practice, highlighting varied... *Practice, Abhidharma, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Integrating Mind and Body in Zen Serial: RB-01710 Winterbranches_1 This talk debates maintaining intention in Zen practice and explores the relationship between mental and physical aspects as proposed by Yogacara philosophy. The discussion also examines the method of integrating mind and body... *Intention, Practice, Study*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Curricula: Bridging East and West Serial: RB-01711 Winterbranches_1 The talk centers on the challenges and considerations involved in developing a curriculum for studying Buddhism in the West. The discussion includes the importance of integrating Western philosophical ideas, the role of... *Study, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Consciousness Bridging Traditions Serial: RB-01712 Winterbranches_1 The talk discusses the evolution of religious practices among Native Americans and compares this to Buddhist practices, particularly the Abhidharma. It highlights how certain practices historically categorized as political... *Consciousness, Abhidharma, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Practice: Beyond Blissful Consciousness Serial: RB-01716 Winterbranches_1 This talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and states of consciousness, specifically examining concepts such as Bhavanga and the Jhanas. It discusses how Zen practice allows for a temporary release and re-gathering... *Practice, Consciousness, Meditation*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Momentary Mindfulness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01715 Winterbranches_1 The talk focuses on the intersection of Zen practice with the Abhidharma teachings, emphasizing the exploration of momentariness in existence and the cultivation of mindfulness through Zen rituals and the practice of pauses. It... *Practice, Abhidharma, Karma*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Sesshin: Beyond Comparative Thinking Serial: RB-01650B Sesshin The talk revolves around the concept of "Sesshin" as a practice of gathering the mind and explores the relationship between comparative thinking and Zen practice. The discussion examines the role of "sticks" or guiding principles... *Samadhi, Sixth Patriarch, Concentration*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Pathways: Beyond Rational Understanding Serial: RB-01650G Sesshin This talk explores the contrasting aspects of lineage Buddhism and institutional Buddhism, emphasizing the nuances in Zen practices. It delves into the significance of ritual actions like the correct handling of incense as... *Koan, Work, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof

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