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Title	Speaker	Date
Ordinary Mind and Buddha Mind Serial: BZ-00573 Sesshin Day 6 - Ordinary Mind, Buddha Mind, Ordinary Mind, Buddha Mind, Composure, Continuous Practice, Soto...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 25 2005
Expressing Yourself Completely Serial: BZ-00572 Sesshin Day 5 - *Silence, Practice Period, Vow, Ordinary Mind, Teacher-and-Student, confusion, Bell, Renewal,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 24 2005
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00583 Sesshin Day 4 - *Karma, Funeral, Death-and-Dying, Global Warming, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Practice...*	Leslie James	Feb 23 2005 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00592 Sesshin Day 3 - *Book of Serenity, Instruction, Offering, Buddha Ancestors, Manjushri, Silence, Posture, Doubt...*	Greg Fain	Feb 22 2005 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Big Mind Serial: BZ-00571 Sesshin Day 2 - Buddha Mind, Monkey Mind, Big Mind, Concentration, Right Effort, Don't Know Mind,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 21 2005 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Dogen: Four Embracing Actions of a Boddhisattve; Conclusion Serial: BZ-01310 Sesshin Day 3 - *Confession-and-Repentance, Karma, Vow, Non-violence, Priest, Repentance, Gratitude, Patience,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 21 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Shikantaza: Calm Mind Serial: BZ-00570 Sesshin Day 1 - Shikantaza, Birth-and-Death, Posture, Silent Illumination, Bowing, Big Mind, Buddha Nature,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 20 2005 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Dogen: Four Embracing Actions of a Boddhisattva; Loving Speech and Beneficial Action Serial: BZ-01309 Sesshin Day 2 - *Offering, Silence, Lay Ordination, Practice Period, Harmonizing, Soto Zen, Peace, Bowing,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 20 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Dogen: Four Embracing Actions of a Boddhisattva; Loving Speech and Beneficial Action Serial: BZ-01308B Sesshin Day 1 - *Offering, Soto Zen, Gratitude, Separation, Vow, Avalokiteshvara, Lotus Sutra*...	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 19 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror Samadhi Serial: BZ-00772 Class 6 of 12 - *Buddha Nature, Silent Illumination, Mahayana, Heart Sutra, Nirvana Sutra, Duality, Non-duality...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 18 2005 6 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror Samadhi Serial: BZ-00773 Class 5 of 12 - *Precepts, Intuition, Forgiveness, Buddha Nature, Absolute-and-Relative, Repentance, Emotions,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 17 2005 5 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Introduction to Buddhism: The Bikkuni Order and the Mahayana School Serial: BZ-00569 Class 4 of 4 - *Heart Sutra, Culture, Mahayana, Ordination, Politics, Happiness, Discrimination, Evil,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 14 2005 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Tozan’s Five Ranks Serial: BZ-01307 Saturday Lecture - Five Ranks, Anger, Peace, Soto Zen, Lay Practice, Dharma Transmission, Karma, Lineage...	Ross Blum	Feb 12 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror Samadhi Serial: BZ-00774 Class 4 of 12 - Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Five Ranks, Posture, Absolute-and-Relative, confusion, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 11 2005 4 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Introduction to Buddhism: Karma and the Precepts Serial: BZ-00568 Class 3 of 4 - *Karma, Dependent Origination, causation, Precepts, War, Right Speech, Vow, Repentance,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 07 2005 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Uchiyama-Roshi: His Teachings on Zazen and Life Serial: BZ-01304E Teaching Retreat 1 of 2 - Funeral, Soto Zen, Samadhi, Impermanence, Vow, Posture, Instruction, American, Building...	Shohaku Okumura	Feb 05 2005 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Commentary on The Wayseeker: “Opening the Hand of Thought” Serial: BZ-01305 Teaching Retreat 2 of 2 - *Daily Life, Vow, Repentance, Gaining Mind, Fundraising, Offering, Karma, Nirvana, Subject-and-...*	Shohaku Okumura	Feb 05 2005 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00586 Zendo Lecture - *Ego, Hate, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Instruction, Buddha Nature, Happiness, Culture, Greed,...*	Kosho McCall	Feb 02 2005 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
February 2005 talk, Serial No. 02976 Serial: RB-02976 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The talk from February 2005 primarily explores the concept of "noticing" during meditation and mindfulness practices, emphasizing the idea of active versus passive noticing. The discussion suggests that active noticing involves a... *Breath, Time, American*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Noticing Zen: Embracing Conscious Awareness Serial: RB-02977 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The seminar from February 2005, focused on meditation and mindfulness, examines the concept of noticing within the practice of Zen. The discussion centers on how consciousness serves as a medium for perception, memory, and... *Practice, Consciousness, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence Through Mindful Silence Serial: RB-02975 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The talk focuses on the importance of mindfulness and meditation practices, emphasizing the transformative potential of non-thinking consciousness. It discusses the practice of engaging with the titles of sutras or teachings as a... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Mindful Phrases: Deepening Presence Serial: RB-02969 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness This talk examines the practice of articulated mindfulness and the significance of phrases in meditation and mindfulness, with a focus on the phrase "all that arises is subject to cessation." The discussion highlights how... *Practice, Mindfulness, Monastic Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Zen Aliveness: Meditation Meets Mindfulness Serial: RB-02968 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The February 2005 talk examines the distinctions and interrelations between meditation and mindfulness within Zen practice, questioning whether they cater to different roles such as laypeople and monks, and how they influence one... *Practice, Meditation, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence for Collective Harmony Serial: RB-02974 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The talk delves into the concept of suffering and impermanence, questioning whether fully accepting impermanence eliminates existential suffering. It explores the Dalai Lama's perspective on happiness, the function of teachings... *Suffering, Consciousness, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Sound, Sight, and Spiritual Insight Serial: RB-02970 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness This seminar explores how the ingredients of consciousness are constructed and influenced by meditation and mindfulness practices, emphasizing the shift from visually-based to sound-based consciousness in Zen practice. The... *Consciousness, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Zen and the Art of Mindfulness Serial: RB-02971 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The talk explores the interplay between meditation, mindfulness, and religious practices, particularly highlighting a comparison between Catholic and Protestant rituals in relation to Zen. The discussion transitions into an... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Mindful Integration of Buddhism Serial: RB-02973 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The talk discusses the integral relationship between mindfulness, meditation practice, and Buddhist teachings, emphasizing that teachings require the foundation of mindfulness and meditation to be realized effectively. It... *Mindfulness, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Zazen and Mindfulness: Harmonious Presence Serial: RB-02972 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The talk explores the complementary relationship between zazen (sitting meditation) and mindfulness, emphasizing the absorptive state of mind characteristic of zazen and the practice of mindfulness as noticing without being... *Practice, Consciousness, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Crafting Consciousness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02980 Practice-Week_The_Benefits_of_Zen-Practice The talk discusses the ritual aspect of Zen practice and the importance of integrating form and freedom from form. It emphasizes the necessity of locating oneself within Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha and introduces a framework... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Sudden Awakening in Everyday Zen Serial: RB-02979 Practice-Week_The_Benefits_of_Zen-Practice The February 2005 talk delves into the nuanced exploration of Zen practice, primarily focusing on the contrast between sudden and gradual enlightenment, and why many do not engage in Zen practice despite its potential benefits.... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Unfolding Nonlinear Paths to Mindfulness Serial: RB-02981 Practice-Week_The_Benefits_of_Zen-Practice This talk explores the benefits of Zen practice by analyzing metaphors and koans to elucidate the underlying principles of mindfulness and zazen. The discussion delves into the "plowing" metaphor from the twelfth koan in Shoryoku... *Practice, Zazen, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Embrace Presence Through Zen Paradox Serial: RB-02982 Practice-Week_The_Benefits_of_Zen-Practice This talk reflects on the benefits of Zen practice, emphasizing the paradox of practice being both challenging and transformative. A Zen story about Linji Rinzai involving unconventional behavior at a meal is recounted,... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Zen Rhythms in Daily Harmony Serial: RB-02984 Practice-Week_The_Benefits_of_Zen-Practice The talk explores the integration of Zen practices, such as meditation and mindfulness, into daily life, emphasizing the importance of giving intentional shape and form to the everyday routine. Key references include Michael... *Sangha, Mindfulness, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Zen Practice: Awakening the Fourth Mind Serial: RB-02983 Practice-Week_The_Benefits_of_Zen-Practice The talk explores the transformative benefits of Zen practice, emphasizing the noticing of body, mind, and breath as foundational components. It articulates how the practice of "still sitting" helps settle the mind and body,... *Practice, Mindfulness, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Mindful Interplay: Consciousness Beyond Self Serial: RB-02978 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The talk discusses consciousness, mindfulness, and the subtle interplay between observing mind and self-reflection, drawing comparisons with Western thought, particularly Freud's psychoanalysis. Using Buddhist concepts like the... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Introduction to Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths Serial: BZ-00567 Class 2 of 4 - *Four Noble Truths, Right Speech, Right Effort, Concentration, Birth-and-Death, Mindfulness,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jan 31 2005 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Ordinary: Zen's Path Within Serial: EB-00037 The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the concept of "everyday mind is the way," and critiques the common pursuit of self-improvement as a form of spiritual practice. The discussion highlights the notion of... *Buddha Nature, Don't Know Mind, Ordinary Mind, confusion, Religion*	Edward Brown	Jan 30 2005
Everyday Mind as Enlightenment Serial: EB-00279 The talk explores the dualism in Zen practice between striving for spiritual improvement and accepting one's innate Buddha nature. Key themes include the Zen concept of "everyday mind is the way," meaning true practice involves... *Buddha Nature, Don't Know Mind, Ordinary Mind, confusion, Religion*	Edward Brown	Jan 30 2005
Relaxing into Uprightness: Calm Mind, Zazen Instruction and Ice Skating Serial: BZ-01303 Saturday Lecture - *Precepts, Posture, Half-Smile, Instruction, Don't Know Mind, Subject-and-Object, Practice...*	Laurie Senauke	Jan 29 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00595 Shuso talk, sesshin 1, day 3 - *Blue Cliff Record, Bell, Lotus Sutra, Practice Period, Bodhisattva Way, Silent Illumination,...*	Greg Fain	Jan 27 2005 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Introduction to Buddhism: The Life of the Buddha Serial: BZ-00566 Class 1 of 4 - *Four Noble Truths, Concentration, Buddha's Birthday, Precepts, Culture, Liberation,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jan 24 2005 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror Samadhi Serial: BZ-00775 Class 3 of 12 - *Subject-and-Object, Ordinary Mind, Discrimination, Ego, Intuition, Attachment, Dragons,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 23 2005 3 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
The Heart Sutra: Gone Beyond Serial: BZ-01302D Saturday Lecture - *Heart Sutra, Death-and-Dying, Four Noble Truths, confusion, Demons, Non-duality, Liberation,...*	Peter Overton	Jan 22 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror Samadhi Serial: BZ-00776 Class 2 of 12 - *Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Ego, Oneness, Offering, confusion, Ordinary Mind, Religion, Doubt,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 20 2005 2 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
January 20th, 2005, Serial No. 00796 Serial: BZ-00796 - *Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Oneness, Ego, confusion, Offering, Ordinary Mind, Religion, Transmission...*		Jan 20 2005
January 15th, 2005, Serial No. 00833 Serial: BZ-00833 - *Big Mind, Ego, Daily Life, Dharma Transmission, Lineage, Forgiveness, Equanimity, Transmission...*		Jan 15 2005
Ryokan and the Virtues of a Simple Life Serial: BZ-01301C Saturday Lecture - *Dharma Transmission, Lay, Priest-and-Lay, Soto Zen, Transmission, Gratitude, Practice Period,...*	Ross Blum	Jan 15 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
Hokyo Zammai: Precious Mirror Samadhi Serial: BZ-00777 Class 1 of 12 - *Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Five Ranks, Big Mind, Dharma Transmission, Ego, Transmission, Daily Life...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 15 2005 1 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Diving Into the Spirit Serial: BZ-01300C Saturday Lecture - Four Noble Truths, New Year, Obstacles, Instruction, Lineage, Precepts, Posture...	Baika Pratt	Jan 08 2005 Berkeley Zen Center
March 2005 talk, Serial No. 01574 Serial: BZ-01574 - *Monastic Practice, Building, Priest, Fundraising, American, Heart Sutra, Tassajara Zen...*		2005

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