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Title	Speaker	Date
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... - *Transmission, Intuition, Emotions, Bell, Continuous Practice*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 08 2006 Part 2 Green Gulch Farm
The Eight Attributes of an Enlightened Being Serial: BZ-01209 Reading from Dogen, Saturday Lecture - Eight Aspects, Dogen, Eight Awarenesses, Big Mind, Greed, Samadhi, Anger, Hindrances, Eight...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 07 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Breath and Mind: Unity in Practice Serial: RB-01702D Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_1 The talk explores the practice of Mahayana Buddhism as a vision, focusing on how to actualize the teachings in daily life and the relevance of cosmology to practice. Key elements include discussions on the imagery field of the... *Breath, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Unified Wisdom: Zen's Scientific Essence Serial: RB-01702C Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_1 The talk discusses the Mahayana Buddhist vision, likening it to a science grounded in personal experience, rather than a belief system, examining change through four key aspects: appearance, disappearance, continuity, and... *Manjushri, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Lotus Sutra: Path of Universal Transformation Serial: RB-01702A Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_1 This talk explores the evolution of Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing the transformative nature of practice as a reflection of cultural habits and the tradition's development. The discussion delves into the Mahayana's distinct... *Buddha, Mahayana, Lotus Sutra*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Mahayana Integration Serial: RB-01702B Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_1 The seminar explores the integration of Mahayana Buddhist principles into practice, contrasting early Buddhism's focus on individual enlightenment with Mahayana's collective aspiration and present awareness. It emphasizes the... *Buddha, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Collective Zen Silence Serial: RB-01648C Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today The talk discusses the sense of shared intentionality and collective consciousness in Zen practice, emphasizing the experience of interconnectedness within the Sangha and the challenges of identifying "original mind" without... *Silence, Practice, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Timeless Joy in Shikantaza Moment Serial: RB-01648D Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today The talk discusses the practice of Shikantaza, emphasizing the cultivation of attention by merging mind and body, likening the practice to the act of waiting without expectation, akin to a theater stage where anything can appear... *Shikantaza, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Breath as the Gateway to Zen Serial: RB-01649D Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_2 This seminar explores the practice of breath attention within Zen philosophy, emphasizing its transformative potential for practitioners' lives. Discussions include the impact of consistent breath awareness on self-referential... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Zen and Science: A Mindful Fusion Serial: RB-01649C Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_2 This seminar discusses the parallels and contrasts between Zen practice and scientific inquiry, emphasizing an experiential, exploratory approach rather than a rigid, belief-based system. The discussion highlights the... *Practice, Meditation, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Awakening Buddha Within Each Moment Serial: RB-01648J Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today The talk explores the concept of Sangha, emphasizing the importance of perceiving each person as Buddha by focusing on "what" rather than "who" is Buddha. It delves into the practice of mindfulness and perception, citing... *Buddha, Practice, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Sangha: Community as Living Teachings Serial: RB-01648I Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today The talk examines the evolution and significance of Sangha within Buddhist practice, emphasizing the deep personal relationships and community connections that foster the transmission and maturation of teachings. It highlights... *Buddhism, Sangha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Unraveling Zen Through Koans Serial: RB-01649A Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_2 This talk focuses on exploring Mahayana practice by examining its historical development and its relationship with core Zen texts, particularly through the literary form of koans from key compilations such as the "Shoyuroku" (... *Buddha, Practice, Lotus Sutra*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Embrace Life's Koan Journey Serial: RB-01649B Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_2 The seminar discusses the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of openness and acceptance in the face of potential hurt, a core Buddhist principle. The talk emphasizes the role of koans in Buddhist practice as a tool... *Practice, Koan, Time*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Gesture and Mind Harmony Serial: RB-01648H Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today The talk focuses on the relationship between physical practice and mental states, specifically discussing how archetypal gestures and bodily movements align with psychological states in a Zen context. References are made to "... *Practice, Sangha, Work*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Embodied Awareness: The Zen Connection Serial: RB-01648B Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today This talk delves into the practice of bringing attention to and within the body as part of mindfulness and Zen meditation. It emphasizes recognizing areas of the body that readily receive attention and those that do not, and... *Practice, Breath, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
The Collective Awakening Within Silence Serial: RB-01648A Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today The talk explores the concept of Sangha within traditional and contemporary contexts, emphasizing practicing together as a vital component of spiritual practice. It discusses the notion, inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh and... *Posture, Practice, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Embodied Consensus in Sangha Dynamics Serial: RB-01648G Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today The talk explores the structure and dynamics of a contemporary Sangha, characterizing it as a "consensual democratic autocracy" and delving into the complexities and necessity of consensus within it. The discussion highlights the... *Sangha, Culture, Work*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Reimagining Sangha: Posture and Presence Serial: RB-01648E Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today This talk examines the concept of Sangha by comparing traditional and contemporary interpretations, with a focus on the role of sitting posture in Zen practice as a source of wisdom. A key argument is the necessity of creating a... *Practice, Sangha, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Evolving Sangha: Tradition and Transformation Serial: RB-01648F Seminar_Sangha_Yesterday_and_Today The talk centers around the evolution and continuity of the Sangha, both historically and in contemporary contexts, highlighting challenges and adaptations necessary for its sustainability. Key themes include the generational... *Sangha, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jan 2006 Johanneshof
Breath, Life, Zen Interwoven Serial: RB-01649E Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_2 The seminar critically explores the concept of "practice" within Mahayana Buddhism, questioning how one integrates practice into daily life and the distinction between practice as a formal exercise versus a lived experience.... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Awakening in Unity and Emptiness Serial: RB-01702E Seminar_Mahayana-Practice_as_Vision_1 The talk explores the evolution of Mahayana Buddhism, focusing on the transformation of its practice and concept of what constitutes a Buddha. This lecture emphasizes the communal nature of Zen practice, the teacher-disciple... *Practice, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2006 Johanneshof
Lecture on Four Vows Serial: BZ-01208 Kid Zendo, Saturday Lecture - Vow, Vow, Four Noble Truths, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Manjushri, Religion, Culture, Karma,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 17 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Buddha's Pointing at the Ground Serial: BZ-01207 Indra's Planting a Blade of Grass, Saturday Lecture - SER-4, Sanctuary, Book of Serenity, Lotus Sutra, Sangha, Buddha's Birthday, Doubt,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 10 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Buddhanature Is Light Serial: BZ-01206 Komyozo Zammai; Dogen and Keizan, Rohatsu Day 6 - Buddha Nature, Dogen, Keizan, Buddha Ancestors, Buddha Nature, Continuous Practice, Karma,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 03 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #86: "Everyone Has Their Light" Serial: BZ-01205 Temple Storehouse, Temple Gate, Rohatsu Day 5 - Ummon, BCR-86, Doubt, Buddha Nature, Darkness and Light, Buddha Ancestors, Hindrances,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 02 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Emptiness as All Things Contingent Upon Each Other: “What do You Think Enlightenment is?” Serial: BZ-01204B Rohatsu Day 1 - *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Two Truths, Four Noble Truths, Ego, Lay, Practice Period, Emotions...*	Mary Mocine	Dec 01 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Faith and Doubt Types Serial: BZ-01203B Rohatsu Day 3 - Faith, Doubt, Doubt, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Karma, Sixth Patriarch, Platform Sutra, Precepts,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 30 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Resuming Big Mind Serial: BZ-01202 Sesshin Practice, Rohatsu Day 2 - Sesshin, Big Mind, Monkey Mind, Pure Existence, Posture, Buddha Mind, Mindfulness, Karma,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 29 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
From "Not Always So": Wherever You Are, Enlightenment is There Serial: BZ-01201B "Enlightenment Is Right Where You Are", Rohatsu Day 1 - Practice, Enlightenment, Faith, Buddha Nature, Composure, Non-duality, Suzuki Roshi, Paramitas,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 28 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Dogen's Rules for Monastic Practice Serial: BZ-01200C Chiji Shingi: The Head Gardener, Saturday Lecture - Shingi, Monastic Practice, Practice Period, Monastic Practice, Continuous Practice, Karmic...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 26 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
From Not Always So: “Be Kind to Yourself” Serial: BZ-01199 One Day Sitting - *Platform Sutra, Manjushri, Precepts, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Intimacy, Instruction, Birth-and-...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Nov 19 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
“Calmness of Mind” from Not Always So Serial: BZ-01039A Class 4 of 4 - Anger, Attachment, American, Ego, Interview, Chanting, Concentration, Bell, Offering...	Doug Greiner	Nov 17 2005 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Joyful Presence Over Achievement Pursuit Serial: EB-00187 The talk explores the challenges of Type A behavior, particularly in the context of meditation and mindfulness practices, emphasizing the difficulty of allowing joy and pleasure in activities traditionally undertaken with a goal-... *Practice Period, Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace, Don't Know Mind*	Edward Brown	Nov 13 2005
From "Not Always So" Serial: BZ-01198 "Find Out For Yourself", Saturday Lecture - *Instruction, Monastic Practice, Ego, Intuition, Big Mind, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 12 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
“True Concentration” from Not Always So Serial: BZ-01038A Class 3 of 4 - *Concentration, Avalokiteshvara, Birth-and-Death, Culture, War, Enemies, American, Intuition,...*	Greg Denny	Nov 10 2005 3 Berkeley Zen Center
2005.11.07-serial.00195 Serial: SO-00195 The talk examines the concept of "not doing evil" within Dogen's commentary on the Zen story involving Choka Dorin and Hakku Kyo-i, highlighting its significance as both a foundational and ultimate teaching in Buddhadharma. It... *Evil, Practice, Buddha*		Nov 07 2005
2005.11.06-serial.00193 Serial: SO-00193 The talk explores the concept of "not doing evil" as illustrated in Dōgen's teachings, emphasizing the non-dualistic nature of true reality in which actions and their inherent qualities manifest. It delves into the Dharmakaya as... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Nov 06 2005
2005.11.06-serial.00194 Serial: SO-00194 This talk delves into the Zen concept of purifying one's mind, emphasizing a state of ‘not doing’ as fundamental to all Buddhas' teachings. It critiques traditional interpretations of doing good and avoiding evil, as found in... *Evil, Dogen, Practice*		Nov 06 2005
Pai Chang Serial: BZ-01197 Saturday Lecture - Bodhisattva Way, Darkness and Light, Evil, Mahayana, Practice Period, Duality, Samadhi, Light-...	Raul Denkei Moncayo	Nov 05 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
2005.11.05-serial.00192 Serial: SO-00192 The talk explores the Zen concept of "not doing" (maksa) within the context of the law of cause and effect, central to Buddhist philosophy. The discussion emphasizes that evil deeds, when viewed through the perspective of... *Evil, Practice, New Year*		Nov 05 2005
2005.11.05-serial.00191 Serial: SO-00191 This talk explores the concept of "not doing" in Zen practice, emphasizing the interplay between individual effort and the interconnectedness of all existence. The delivery examines the four great elements and the five aggregates... *Practice, Buddha, Time*		Nov 05 2005
2005.11.04-serial.00189 Serial: SO-00189 The talk delves into Dogen Zenji's perspective on the equality of food and Dharma as captured in the Fushiku Hanpo, emphasizing that food should be received with the same reverence as Dharma, underlining their inherent sameness... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*		Nov 04 2005
2005.11.04-serial.00190 Serial: SO-00190 The talk primarily addresses the Zen teachings on good and evil as viewed through the lens of interdependent origination and supreme awakening, with an emphasis on the phrase "do not do any evil" as an innate message from reality... *Evil, Time, Practice*		Nov 04 2005
“Not Always So” from Not Always So Serial: BZ-01037A Class 2 of 4 - Conversation, Vow, Precepts, Zoom, Beginners, Composure, Enemies, Evil, Tassajara Zen Mountain...	Richard Haefele	Nov 03 2005 2 Berkeley Zen Center
2005.11.03-serial.00187 Serial: SO-00187 The talk delves into the interpretation of a classical Buddhist verse, "Do not do anything evil," found in both Theravada and Mahayana traditions, exploring its role in Chinese and Japanese understandings of Buddhist precepts,... *Evil, Nirvana, Buddha*		Nov 03 2005
2005.11.03-serial.00188 Serial: SO-00188 The talk delves into interpretations of the "Verse of the Seven Buddhas," emphasizing the Buddhist precepts related to good and evil actions and the purification of the mind. The speaker explores the distinction between... *Evil, Buddha, Practice*		Nov 03 2005
Changing Our Karma Serial: BZ-00051 - Karma, Offering, Conversation, Vow, Politics, Happiness, Hate, Duality, Culture, Priest...	Laurie Senauke	Oct 29 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
October 29th, 2005, Serial No. 01196 Serial: BZ-01196 - Karma, Offering, Conversation, Vow, Politics, Happiness, Duality, Culture, Priest...		Oct 29 2005
“Supported from Within” from Not Always So Serial: BZ-01036A Class 1 of 4 - Priest, Non-duality, Observe, Karma, War, Concentration, American, Oneness, Posture...	Ross Blum	Oct 28 2005 1 Berkeley Zen Center

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