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Title	Speaker	Date
Silent Harmony in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01650A Sesshin The talk explores the practice of Zen meditation, particularly during Sesshin, emphasizing the importance of "doing nothing" while sitting on the cushion and engaging with the mind of the body rather than the thinking mind. It... *Breath, Time, Sesshin*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Alchemy: Cultivating Wholesome Minds Serial: RB-01714 Winterbranches_1 The talk explores the integration of Abhidharma teachings into Zen practice, emphasizing the cultivation of a wholesome state of mind through mindful awareness and the avoidance of unwholesome states. It discusses the karmic... *Practice, Intention, Karma*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Perception and Change in Abhidharma Serial: RB-01713 Winterbranches_1 The talk explores the Abhidharma as a framework for mental development, emphasizing the phenomenological rather than ontological approach, focusing on perception and the process of change. The discussion stresses interdependence... *Abhidharma, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Interwoven Paths to Zen Enlightenment Serial: RB-01650C Sesshin This talk explores the concept of mental postures as a critical aspect of Zen practice, emphasizing the idea of "two arrow points meeting in mid-air" as a metaphor for achieving mental focus. The discussion extends to themes in... *Practice, Posture, Addiction*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Evolving Mindfulness Through Collective Practice Serial: RB-01703 Winterbranches_1 The talk introduces the "Winter Branches" program, emphasizing the need for participants to adapt themselves to the teachings rather than the teachings adapting to them. The significance of collective practice within the Sangha... *Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Floating Stillness: Zen's Insightful Dance Serial: RB-01650D Sesshin The talk explores the nuanced relationship between stillness and insight within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of integrating understanding of Buddhism into cultural context for deeper engagement and effective... *Practice, Buddha, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Zen's Puzzles: Path to Transformation Serial: RB-01650F Sesshin This talk elucidates the deep intersection of consciousness, embodied experience, and Zen practice, framed within an exploration of Koan 40. The discussion reflects on the integration of historical Buddhist and Taoist concepts,... *Koan, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Experiencing Zen: Beyond Perception Serial: RB-01650E Sesshin The talk explores concepts related to the experiential nature of sesshin practice, emphasizing the distinction between expression and experience and the transformative process that occurs over time. Key discussions include the... *Practice, Koan, Japan*	Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Six "Wrong" Ways of Practice Serial: BZ-01231 Saturday Lecture - Practice, Obstacles, Family Practice, Instruction, Interview, Nirvana, Renunciation, Greed,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 29 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindful Teaching: Embracing Inner Calm Serial: EB-00216 The talk examines challenges in teaching, highlighting personal experiences with engaging audiences. It draws parallels between leading a cooking class and Buddhist practice, emphasizing mindfulness as a tool for self-awareness... *Bell, Thich Nhat Hanh, Yaoshan, Emptiness, Silence*	Edward Brown	Apr 24 2006
“What do Zen People Believe In?” Relationships and Acceptance Serial: BZ-01230 Saturday Lecture - *Dragons, Four Noble Truths, Zoom, Peace, Humility, Intimacy, War*	Laurie Senauke	Apr 22 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Preparation for Practice Period Serial: BZ-01229 Saturday Lecture - Practice Period, Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Pure Existence, Lay Practice, Daily Life,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 15 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Three Doors of Liberation Serial: BZ-01228 Emptiness, Signlessness, Aimlessness, One-Day Sitting - Liberation, Emptiness, Discrimination, Non-discrimination, Oneness, Big Mind, Birth-and-Death...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 09 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
(I, along with) All Beings, Am the World Honored One Serial: BZ-01227B Saturday Lecture - Buddha's Birthday, Buddha Nature, Buddha's Birthday, Buddha Ancestors, Culture,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 08 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Practicing in The World: First Pure Precept, Ceasing From Evil Serial: BZ-01226A Saturday Lecture - *Evil, Precepts, Eka, Five Ranks, Karma, Don't Know Mind, Emotions, Bodhidharma,...*	Ross Blum	Apr 01 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Bob Dylan’s “Dear Landlord”: Mumonkan Case #12 Serial: BZ-01225 Saturday Lecture - *Demons, Ordinary Mind, Peace, Offering, Instruction, Intimacy, Obstacles, Liberation,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Mar 25 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Finding Your Own Middle Way: Dharma and the Enneagram Serial: BZ-01223 Teaching Retreat - *Happiness, Passions, Commitment, Emotions, Obstacles, Anger, Addiction, Ego, Samadhi,...*	Santikaro Bhikku	Mar 19 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
History of Berkeley Zen Center Pt. II Serial: BZ-01222B Kid Zendo: Figures on the Altar, Saturday Lecture - Berkeley Zen Center, Teacher-and-Student, Dharma Transmission, Priest, Transmission, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 18 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Bodhidharma as Mother: What do You Love More than Your Own Ease Serial: BZ-01313D Saturday Lecture - *Bodhidharma, Practice Position, Silent Illumination, Lineage, Bell, American*...	Laurie Senauke	Mar 12 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Shobogenzo: Practice and Enlightenment Go Together Serial: BZ-01221 One Day Sitting - *Gaining Mind, Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Four Noble Truths, Separation, Non-duality,...*	Ron Nestor	Mar 11 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
The Great Matter Serial: SF-00085 How awareness of death, and our own mortality, spurs us to greater effort in practice. The talk at the Beginner's Mind Temple centers on awareness of mortality as a catalyst for deepening commitment to spiritual and ethical practice. It draws on various literary and philosophical sources to underscore the transient... Birth-and-Death, Impermanence, Suzuki Roshi, Gratitude, Heart Sutra, Ceremony, Mindfulness,...	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 11 2006 City Center
The Water of Life Serial: EB-00043 This talk discusses the philosophical and spiritual journey depicted through a story about a king's sons searching for the "water of life," symbolizing the internal exploration for fulfillment and enlightenment. It... Kids' Talk, Rumi, Personality Types, Enemies, Dragons, Silence, Bell	Edward Brown	Mar 05 2006
What Are We Doing Here? Serial: BZ-01220 History of Berkeley Zen Center Pt. I, Saturday Lecture - Berkeley Zen Center, Dogen, Lay Practice, Priest, Lay, Heart Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Mill...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 04 2006 1 Berkeley Zen Center
March 4th, 2006, Serial No. 01454 Serial: BZ-01454 - *Lay Practice, Priest, Lay, Heart Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Mill Valley, Four Noble Truths,...*		Mar 04 2006
Right Speech Serial: BZ-01219 Saturday Lecture - *Right Speech, Four Noble Truths, Right Effort, Commitment, Liberation, Happiness, Anger,...*	Peter Overton	Feb 25 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Fukanzazengi Part II Serial: BZ-01218 Zazen Anecdotes, Sesshin Day 3 - Fukanzazengi, Sojun Mel Weitsman, Meditation, Posture, Don't Know Mind, Instruction,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 20 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Fukanzazengi Serial: BZ-01217 Part I, Sesshin Day 2 - Fukanzazengi, Silent Illumination, Lineage, Discrimination, Daily Life, Sanctuary, Buddha...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 19 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Practice Period Serial: SF-00034 Origins of PP, meaning of 'ango'; Dogen's essay; resistance; hermit Jim; Rumi poems. The talk explores the historical and spiritual origins of the Zen practice period known as 'ango', tracing its roots back to Varsha, the rainy season retreat established by Buddha to provide support for monks. It delves into... Practice Period, Dongshan, Dogen, Rumi, Buddha Ancestors, Zazen, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center...	Kokyo Henkel	Feb 19 2006 Green Gulch Farm
Buddha's Paranirvana Serial: BZ-01216B Birth, Death, Nirvana, Sesshin Day 1 - Parinirvana, Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Big Mind, Four Noble Truths,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 18 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Encouragement for Upcoming Sesshin Serial: BZ-01215 Thoughts on his early days, Saturday Lecture - Sesshin, Sojun Mel Weitsman, Pure Existence, Karma, Monastic Practice, Soto Zen, Heart Sutra,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 11 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
“Poems are not Poems”: The Poetry of Ryokan Serial: BZ-01213 Teaching Retreat, part 1 of 2 - Priest, Silence, Discrimination, Practice Period, Beginners, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Nirvana...	Shohaku Okumura	Feb 04 2006 1 Berkeley Zen Center
The Poetry of Ryokan Serial: BZ-01214 Teaching Retreat, part 2 of 2 - *Dharma Transmission, Discrimination, Building, Gratitude, New Year, Transmission, Nirvana, War...*	Shohaku Okumura	Feb 04 2006 2 Berkeley Zen Center
2006.02.03-serial.00120 Serial: SO-00120 - *Anger, Happiness, Gratitude, Dragons, Attachment, Chanting, Greed, Enemies, Sangha, difficulty...*		Feb 03 2006
2006.02.03-serial.00017 Serial: SO-00017 The talk explores the profound impact of Dogen Zenji's experiences in China on his spiritual journey, specifically focusing on the veneration of the kashaya, or Buddha’s robe, and its transformative role in Zen practice. It... *Time, Dogen, Practice*		Feb 03 2006
2006.02.02-serial.00123 Serial: SO-00123 - *Lay, Precepts, Funeral, Sangha, Happiness, Offering, Buddha Nature, Fundraising, Chanting...*		Feb 02 2006
2006.02.02-serial.00015 Serial: SO-00015 The talk focuses on a series of references and discussions about various Buddhist texts and teachings, specifically related to the narrative of Uttaradana (Uttaradana), a disciple in Buddhist tradition. It examines the... *Buddha, Time, Precepts*		Feb 02 2006
2006.02.01-serial.00003 Serial: SO-00003 - *Offering, Patience, confusion, Sangha, Precepts, Mindfulness, Beginners, Gratitude, Lay,...*		Feb 01 2006
2006.02.01-serial.00004 Serial: SO-00004 The talk delves into the symbolism and qualities of the Okesa, or Buddhist robe, as discussed in Dogen's writings, particularly highlighting its association with Buddha nature and the network of interdependent origination. The... *Buddha, Vow, Practice*		Feb 01 2006
The Robe of Liberation Serial: SF-00115 Taking refuge; our true place; funzo; placing robe on the head; story from vinaya about silk. This talk centers on the concept of taking refuge and the authentic transmission in Zen Buddhism, focusing on Dogen Zenji's criticisms of societal norms regarding status and religious attire, specifically the Okesa or Kashaya... Okesa, Dogen, Shobogenzo, Genzo-e, Discrimination, Doubt, Offering, Attachment, Peace,...	Shohaku Okumura	Feb 01 2006 AM
2006.01.31-serial.00006 Serial: SO-00006 The talk explores the significance and traditional methods of wearing the kashaya (okesa), emphasizing its role in connecting practitioners to the authentic transmission of the Buddha's Dharma. It critiques Chinese innovations in... *Dogen, Buddha, Practice*		Jan 31 2006
2006.01.31-serial.00119 Serial: SO-00119 The talk focuses on the significance of the three types of Buddhist robes, known as kashaya, within the monastic tradition, and their historical and functional context based on the teachings from the Vinaya texts. Further, the... *Vinaya, Buddha, Precepts*		Jan 31 2006
2006.01.30-serial.00170A Serial: SO-00170A - *Passions, Gratitude, Instruction, Freedom, Sangha, Attachment, Anger, Offering*...		Jan 30 2006
2006.01.30-serial.00008 Serial: SO-00008 The talk delves into the concept of the kesa (robe) in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the authentic transmission of Dharma and kesa from Buddha through the lineage of ancestors, including Bodhidharma and Huineng. The discourse... *Transmission, Buddha*		Jan 30 2006
2006.01.30-serial.00081 Serial: SO-00081 This talk explores the concept of the Kashaya or Okesa, emphasizing its symbolism as the "Robe of Liberation," which frees practitioners from karmic hindrances and delusive desires. It discusses the cultural and spiritual... *Practice, Buddha, Japan*		Jan 30 2006
2006.01.29-serial.00118 Serial: SO-00118 The talk mainly discusses the concept of the Twelve Links of Causation and contrasts it with an older version from the Skanipata, emphasizing differences in the understanding of causation in the context of everyday life versus... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Jan 29 2006
2006.01.29-serial.00007 Serial: SO-00007 The talk centers on the symbolic meaning of mountains in Zen philosophy, particularly analyzing the works of Dogen Zenji and Chinese poets like Su Shi. A profound exploration reveals that the inability to perceive the "true face... *Dogen, Buddha, Japan*		Jan 29 2006
When Things Go Wrong Serial: BZ-01212 Saturday Lecture - *Light-and-Darkness, Right Speech, Five Ranks, Non-duality, Samadhi, Continuous Practice, Bell...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Jan 28 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Bells Serial: BZ-01211 Saturday Lecture - Bell, Bell, Chanting, Subject-and-Object, Separation, Buddha Nature, Bodhisattva Ceremony,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 21 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Sutra on Breathing Serial: BZ-01210D One-Day Sitting - Breath, Happiness, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Birth-and-Death, Mindfulness, Subject-and-...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 14 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Crisis: A Spiritual Turning Point Spiritual life exists in crisis, which can be used as a turning point. To the extent that we recognize that where we sit right now is a turning point, we are able to understand the possibility of freedom in this moment. The... - *Conversation, Faith, Transmission, Priest, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2006 Part 1 Green Gulch Farm

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