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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen's Dynamic Dance of Self Serial: RB-01487 Seminar_TheWisdom_of_Self_and_No-Self The central thesis of this talk explores the concept of self and non-self within Zen practice, emphasizing the need for practitioners to develop a strong yet dynamic sense of self. The discussion highlights the contrast between... *Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2003 Rastenberg
Beyond Self: Zen's Fluid Identity Serial: RB-01488 Seminar_TheWisdom_of_Self_and_No-Self This talk explores the fluid and dynamic nature of 'self' within Zen philosophy, suggesting that self is not an immutable entity but an ongoing activity or process. The discussion covers personal experiences of transformational... *Time, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2003 Rastenberg
Mindfulness Beyond Self and No-Self Serial: RB-01493 Seminar_TheWisdom_of_Self_and_No-Self The seminar explores the intricate relationship between self and no-self in Zen philosophy, highlighting the relational and homeostatic nature of the mind. It emphasizes the experiential approach of Zen practice, rejecting... *Practice, Buddhism, Oneness*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2003 Rastenberg
Interconnected Waves of Consciousness Serial: RB-01494 Seminar_TheWisdom_of_Self_and_No-Self This talk explores the interdependence and fluidity of consciousness and self, emphasizing that the observer and the observed arise from the same consciousness. The talk delves into the intricacies of meditation, illustrating the... *Practice, Consciousness, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2003 Rastenberg
Seven Factors of Enlightenment Serial: BZ-00291A Class 5 of 5 - *Mindfulness, Concentration, Cultivation, Bell, Four Noble Truths, Four Foundations of...*	Laurie Senauke	Jun 12 2003 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Energy, Rapture, Tranquility Serial: BZ-00292 Class 4 of 5 - *Happiness, Gaining Mind, Karma, Concentration, Precepts, Posture, Lay, Nirvana, Mindfulness,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 05 2003 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Imperturbable Zen: Merging Mind and Body Serial: RB-01486 Practice-Week_The_Joy_of_Imperturbable_Mind The talk primarily addresses the challenges and nuances of Zen practice, focusing on the sensations and states of mind experienced during meditation. It discusses how the physical posture and use of tools like the Keisaku can aid... *Instruction, Practice, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	Jun 02 2003 Johanneshof
Unlocking Mind: Zen and Consciousness Serial: RB-01484 Practice-Week_The_Joy_of_Imperturbable_Mind The talk explores the complexities of defining and understanding 'mind' and 'consciousness' within Zen philosophy. It delves into linguistic differences affecting comprehension, emphasizing the German context where terms for mind... *Consciousness, Time, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Jun 02 2003 Johanneshof
Zen Anchored Minds, Boundless Calm Serial: RB-01485 Practice-Week_The_Joy_of_Imperturbable_Mind The main focus of the talk is on the concept of the "imperturbable mind" and how Zen practice can facilitate this state of mental stability. Discussions include references to E.F. Schumacher's work on Buddhist economics, the... *Practice, Japan, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 02 2003 Johanneshof
Lay Ordination, Lay Recognition, Precepts Serial: BZ-00137 Saturday Lecture - Precepts, Lay Ordination, Buddha Nature, Priest, Dharma Transmission, Bodhisattva Precepts,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 31 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Second Factor, Investigation Serial: BZ-00293 Class 3 of 5 - *Concentration, Mindfulness, Anger, confusion, Four Noble Truths, Monastic Practice, Posture,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 29 2003 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Mindfulness: Zazens Path Serial: RB-01479 Seminar_Everyday_Practice The seminar focuses on the concept of mindfulness and the practice of Zazen, emphasizing acceptance as the foundation of practice. Discussions highlight the challenges of maintaining mindfulness amidst daily distractions, the... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	May 29 2003 Johanneshof
Zen for Everyday Awareness Serial: RB-01478 Seminar_Everyday_Practice The seminar explores the adaptation of monastic practices to lay practitioners, emphasizing the importance of daily practice and its contextual integration into everyday life. The discussion highlights the challenges and... *Practice, Daily Life, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 29 2003 Johanneshof
Zen: Embracing the Aliveness of Now Serial: RB-01481A Seminar_Everyday_Practice The talk discusses the concept of anchoring oneself in immediate experience and the significance of presence, emphasizing that thoughts often mislead individuals from experiencing true immediacy. By focusing on the aliveness of... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	May 29 2003 Johanneshof
Zen Living: Everyday Practice Realized Serial: RB-01480 Seminar_Everyday_Practice The talk centers on the significance of everyday practice in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the integration of practice into daily life as a means to realize the teachings experientially. It explores "not picking and choosing" as a... *Practice, Buddha, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 29 2003 Johanneshof
Embrace Presence Beyond Concepts Serial: RB-01481B Seminar_Everyday_Practice The discussion critically examines the phrase "Be Here Now," exploring its implications on the understanding of presence and immediacy within Zen practice. The session involves participants breaking into groups to delve into... *Breath, Intention, Effort*	Richard Baker	May 29 2003 Johanneshof
Anchoring Presence: Zen and Community Serial: RB-01482 Seminar_Everyday_Practice The talk explores the theme of "Everyday Practice," focusing on the concept of anchoring oneself in the present moment and the importance of Sangha, or community, in spiritual practice. Several metaphors are discussed, such as... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 29 2003 Johanneshof
Timeless Mindfulness, Bridging Traditions Serial: RB-01483 Seminar_Everyday_Practice The talk explores the essential components and practices in Zen Buddhism, focusing on the continuity between Western and Eastern philosophical lineages, particularly regarding the concept of time and consciousness. The speaker... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	May 29 2003 Johanneshof
Book of Serenity, Case #21: Yun-Yen Sweeps the Ground, One Thing at a Time Serial: BZ-00136B Lecture - *Practice Period, Hate, Book of Serenity, Soto Zen, Vow, Culture, Mindfulness, Separation...*	Kosei Laurie Senauke	May 24 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Dogen - Being Familiar With The Entire Body Serial: SF-00039 Sunday talk. Practice, realization, expression; Dogen's letters to nun Ryugen The talk focuses on Dogen's teachings, particularly the interconnectedness of practice, realization, and expression in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the immediacy and presence in meditation (zazen) and daily life. It references Dogen... *Realization, Buddha Ancestors, Delusion, Precepts, Lotus Sutra, Oneness, confusion, Zazen,...*	Taigen Dan Leighton	May 18 2003
Mindfulness and Gathas Serial: BZ-00136A Saturday Lecture - Mindfulness, Gathas, Anger, Mindfulness, Vow, Bell, Emotions, Karma, Addiction, Daily Life,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 17 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Mindfulness of Body and Feelings Serial: BZ-00294 Class 1 of 5 - *Mindfulness, Anger, Daily Life, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Demons, Subject-and-Object,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 15 2003 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Untitled Talk Serial: BZ-00138A - *Culture, War, Liberation, Practice Period, Buddha Nature, Building, Diversity, Conversation,...*	Laurie Senauke	May 14 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Unknown Title Serial: BZ-00135B Monday morning talk - *Heart Sutra, Religion, Politics, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Practice Period, Conversation...*	Laurie Senauke	May 12 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
The Spirit of Practice Period Serial: BZ-01527B Saturday Lecture - Practice Period, Practice Period, Enemies, Lay, Commitment, Silence, Continuous Practice,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 03 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Introduction to Zen: Zen in Japan Serial: BZ-00295 Class 4 of 4 - *Lotus Sutra, Teacher-and-Student, Religion, Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Chanting,...*	Ross Blum and Laurie Senauke	May 01 2003 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Silk and Iron: Meditative Transformation Serial: EB-00177 The talk explores the practice of Zen meditation, focusing on the question "now what?" posed during Zazen, emphasizing the integration of mind-body experience into everyday life. The speaker draws parallels between Zen and... *Ego, Posture, Chanting, Emotions, Thich Nhat Hanh*	Edward Brown	Apr 27 2003
Embodied Zen: Transcending Ego Mindfulness Serial: EB-00018 The talk discusses the practice of Zen meditation in the context of cultivating one's body and mind to express true nature, moving beyond ego, and emphasizes experiential learning over theoretical understanding. It references... *Ego, Freedom, Culture, War, Emotions*	Edward Brown	Apr 27 2003
Discover Your Seat in Stillness Serial: RB-01472 Talks The central theme of this discussion revolves around the concept of "finding your seat," a metaphor for discovering a foundational sense of presence and being, particularly through the practice of zazen or seated meditation. This... *Practice, Time, Intimacy*	Richard Baker	Apr 27 2003 Johanneshof
Engaged Buddhism Serial: BZ-01527A Lecture - *Peace, Culture, War, Religion, Non-violence, Diversity, Patience, Happiness*	Sulak	Apr 26 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Introduction to Zen: Koans Serial: BZ-00296 Class 3 of 4 - *Book of Serenity, Silent Illumination, Posture, Practice Period, Rinzai, Dragons, Soto Zen,...*	Ross Blum and Laurie Senauke	Apr 24 2003 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Teacher Student Relationship Serial: BZ-01524B Precepts (from Suzuki-rôshi Book), One-Day Sitting - Teacher-and-Student, Precepts, Suzuki Roshi, Precepts, Teacher-and-Student, Observe, Posture,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 19 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Introduction to Zen: 6th Ancestor and Five Schools of Zen Serial: BZ-00297 Class 2 of 4 - *Teacher-and-Student, Transmission, Mundane Life, First Principle, Lineage, Sixth Patriarch,...*	Ross Blum and Laurie Senauke	Apr 17 2003 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Transcending Norms Through Mindful Awareness Serial: RB-01471 Talks The talk explores the "bodhisattva choice," emphasizing the potential to transcend cultural norms by choosing a way to exist beyond mere participation in one's given civilization. It critically examines modern cultural constructs... *Consciousness, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	Apr 13 2003 Johanneshof
True Concentration Serial: BZ-01524A From Suzuki-rôshi Book, Saturday Lecture - Concentration, Suzuki Roshi, Duality, Concentration, Non-duality, Gaining Mind, War, Bell,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 12 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Introduction to Zen Serial: BZ-00298 Class 1 of 4 - *Mahayana, Transmission, Silence, Buddha Mind, Culture, Heart Sutra, Lineage, Posture,...*	Ross Blum and Laurie Senauke	Apr 10 2003 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Choices, Compassionate Living Serial: RB-01470 Talks The talk explores the concept of choosing a life centered on Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's life with the principles of compassion and the potential radical choice of a bodhisattva. It examines the... *Practice, Culture, Time*	Richard Baker	Apr 06 2003 Johanneshof
Voice of Buddha/Buddha's Birthday Serial: BZ-00134B Comments on BZC 36th Anniversary, Saturday Lecture - Buddha's Birthday, Bell, Buddha's Birthday, Chanting, Priest	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 05 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Light in Buddhism: Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi: Bells, Lightness and Faith Serial: BZ-00542 Class 7 of 7 - *Bell, Doubt, Daily Life, Attachment, Religion, Anger, Rinzai, Chanting, Mindfulness, Posture...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 01 2003 7 Chapel Hill Zen Center
Embodied Unity in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01476 Talks The talk explores the concept of "articulating your posture" within Zen practice, extending beyond the physical to include a union of body and mind. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in establishing postures during... *Posture, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Apr 2003 Johanneshof
Cultivating Ease Through Conscious Habits Serial: RB-01477 Talks The April 2003 talk seems centered on the idea of cultivating ease through conscious awareness of habitual actions. By making habits conscious, they lose their inherent power over individuals, thus facilitating a sense of ease... *Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Apr 2003 Johanneshof
Posture and Presence in Zen Meditation Serial: RB-01473 Talks The April 2003 talk reflects on the practice of "articulating your posture" in Zen meditation, emphasizing the interrelatedness of mind and body and the significance of understanding one's physical posture in alignment with four... *Posture, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Apr 2003 Johanneshof
Light in Buddhism: Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi Serial: BZ-00543 Class 5 of 7 - *Karma, Addiction, Anger, War, Demons, Intuition, Equanimity, Attachment, Interview,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 30 2003 5 Chapel Hill Zen Center
Light in Buddhism: Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi Serial: BZ-00544 Class 6 of 7 - *Buddha Ancestors, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Buddha Nature, Discrimination, Manjushri,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 30 2003 6 Berkeley Zen Center
Mumonkan Case #38 Buffalo Tail: What Does it Mean to Pass Through Something Completely? Serial: BZ-00134A Lecture - *Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Practice Period, War, Fox, confusion, Subject-and-Object,...*	Marc Lesser	Mar 29 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Light in Buddhism: Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi Serial: BZ-00540 Class 4 of 7 - *Attachment, Absolute-and-Relative, Teacher-and-Student, Dragons, Instruction*...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 29 2003 4 Chapel Hill Zen Center
Light in Buddhism: Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi Serial: BZ-00541 Class 3 of 7 - *Birth-and-Death, Discrimination, Non-duality, Attachment, Renunciation, Anger, Daily Life,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 29 2003 3 Chapel Hill Zen Center
Light in Buddhism: Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi Serial: BZ-00545 Class 2 of 7 - Attachment, Non-attachment, Composure, Interview, Happiness, Discrimination, Emotions...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 29 2003 2 Chapel Hill Zen Center
Light in Buddhism: Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi Serial: BZ-00556 Class 1 of 7 - *Silent Illumination, Karma, Big Mind, Concentration, Instruction, Demons, Composure, Interview...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 29 2003 1 Chapel Hill Zen Center
Buddhism and War Serial: BZ-00133B The Six Realms and What Bodhisattvas Do in Each One, Saturday Lecture - Buddhism, War, Bodhisattva, Six Realms, War, Demons, Greed, Peace, Current Events, Interview,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 22 2003 Berkeley Zen Center

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