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Title	Speaker	Date
World Peace Serial: BZ-00133A Anti-Iraq War/Peace March Talk, One-Day Sitting - Peace, War, Current Events, Forgiveness, War, Peace, Religion, Karma, Lay, Ego...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 16 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Basic Buddhism: Four Noble Truths Serial: BZ-00491 Class 4 of 4 - *Four Noble Truths, Birth-and-Death, causation, Right Effort, Bell, Emotions, Passions,...*	David Weinberg	Mar 13 2003 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Meaning of Words We Chant: Bodhisattva Vows/ Dharma Gates are Boundless Serial: BZ-00132B Lecture - Vow, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Priest, Practice Period, Beginners, Rinzai, Observe, Bell...	Peter Overton	Mar 13 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Nirvana Serial: BZ-00132A Saturday Lecture - Nirvana, Nirvana, Birth-and-Death, Ego, Attachment, Zazen Mind, Six Realms, Passions, Monastic...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 08 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Discover Selflessness: Zen Insights Serial: EB-00176 The talk explores the theme of selflessness as presented by Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing understanding without rules or prejudices as the true essence of selflessness. It delves into the concepts of Zen practice, particularly the... *War, Instruction, Peace, Concentration, Posture*	Edward Brown	Mar 08 2003
Basic Buddhism: Four Noble Truths Serial: BZ-00490 Class 3 of 4 - *Four Noble Truths, Mindfulness, Cultivation, Passions, Concentration, Karma, Equanimity,...*	David Weinberg	Mar 06 2003 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Enneagram and Meditation: Nine Defensive Styles of Meditation Serial: BZ-00442 Class 4 of 4 - *Humility, Samadhi, Family Practice, Ego, Intimacy, Monastic Practice, Anger, Equanimity,...*	Santikaro Bhikku	Mar 01 2003 4 Berkeley
Enneagram and Meditation: Enneagram and Buddhist Psychology Serial: BZ-00463 Class 2 of 4 - *Ego, Don't Know Mind, Emotions, causation, Intimacy, Samadhi, Chanting, Greed, Observe...*	Santikaro Bhikku	Mar 01 2003 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Enneagram and Meditation: Nine Defensive Styles of Meditation Serial: BZ-00464 Class 3 of 4 - *Emotions, Anger, Equanimity, Separation, Don't Know Mind, Ego, Passions, Buddha Nature,...*	Santikaro Bhikku	Mar 01 2003 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Defense Mechanisms: Enneagram/Buddhism/Psychology Serial: BZ-00182B Lecture - *Ego, Don't Know Mind, Emotions, Intimacy, Samadhi, Chanting, Greed, Observe,...*	Santikaro Bhikku	Mar 01 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Enneagram and Meditation: introduction and Theory Serial: BZ-00462 Class 1 of 4 - *Anger, Ego, Hindrances, Emotions, Observe, Four Noble Truths, Greed, Passions, Don't Know...*	Santikaro Bhikku	Feb 28 2003 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Basic Buddhism: Refuges, Marks, Poisons Serial: BZ-00465 Class 2 of 4 - *Four Noble Truths, Greed, Hate, Sangha, Six Realms, Religion, Doubt, Absolute-and-Relative,...*	David Weinberg and Ann Kennedy	Feb 27 2003 2 Berkeley Zen Center
The Practice of Non-Blaming Serial: BZ-00182A Lecture - *Confession-and-Repentance, Separation, Patience, Emotions, Conversation, Culture, Religion,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 22 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
2003.02.21-serial.00027 Serial: SO-00027 The talk explores the historical context and evolution of Zen Buddhism during the Tang and Song Dynasties in China, emphasizing the changing role and societal perception of Zen practice. The discussion highlights Dogen Zenji's... *Practice, Dogen, Continuous Practice*		Feb 21 2003
2003.02.21-serial.00026 Serial: SO-00026 This talk examines the interplay between practice and expounding in Zen Buddhism, primarily through the teachings of Dogen Zenji and references to other Zen masters. It emphasizes that both practice and discussion should be... *Practice, Dogen, Time*		Feb 21 2003
Basic Buddhism: The Life of Buddha Serial: BZ-00466 Class 1 of 4 - *Four Noble Truths, Religion, Fasting, Renunciation, Demons, Interview, Chanting, Passions,...*	David Weinberg and Ann Kennedy	Feb 20 2003 1 Berkeley Zen Center
2003.02.20-serial.00030 Serial: SO-00030 The talk explores the teachings and practices of Joshu, a prominent Chinese Zen master, focusing on his dedication to the practice without seeking external validation or material gain, exemplified by his simple lifestyle and... *Practice, Dogen, Buddha*		Feb 20 2003
2003.02.20-serial.00165 Serial: SO-00165 The talk explores Zen practices through stories and teachings, primarily focusing on the experiences of Zen masters such as Ungo Douyo and their interactions with spiritual beings. It discusses Dogen Zenji's teachings, noting his... *Practice, Dogen, Work*		Feb 20 2003
2003.02.19-serial.00028 Serial: SO-00028 The talk examines key themes of Zen practice through the story of a child in the Lotus Sutra who initially leaves, then returns to, the father's home, interpreted as a metaphor for Zen practice as described by Dogen Zenji. This... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*		Feb 19 2003
2003.02.19-serial.00166 Serial: SO-00166 The talk explores the lineage and historical narratives surrounding key figures in Chinese Zen Buddhism, particularly focusing on the legitimacy and myth surrounding the Sixth Ancestor, Huineng. It discusses how these stories,... *Dogen, Time, Japan*		Feb 19 2003
2003.02.18-serial.00168 Serial: SO-00168 The talk centers on the complexities of translating and interpreting Dogen's difficult sentence from "Shobo Genzo, Gyoji," discussing three interpretations by Nishijima and Cross, Tanahashi, and Cook. The speaker examines Dogen's... *Continuous Practice, Practice, Buddha*		Feb 18 2003
2003.02.18-serial.00167 Serial: SO-00167 The talk delves into the complexities of translating Zen texts, focusing on a particular sentence about continuous practice and its implications in Zen philosophy. The discussion emphasizes that understanding the virtue of... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Buddha*		Feb 18 2003
Peach March Serial: BZ-00181B Sesshin Day 3 - Peace, War, Peace, Daily Life, Diversity, Conversation, Building, Intimacy, Enemies, Silence,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 17 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
2003.02.17-serial.00032 Serial: SO-00032 This talk delves into Dogen's concept of continuous practice, emphasizing the natural and intrinsic nature of practice that is not forced by external or internal pressures but is a realization of our inherent Buddha nature. The... *Practice, Dogen, Continuous Practice*		Feb 17 2003
2003.02.17-serial.00064 Serial: SO-00064 The talk explores the concept of continuous practice in Zen, emphasizing its interconnectedness with the practice of Buddha ancestors and the encompassing merit it generates. This continuous practice is seen as supporting the... *Practice, Buddha, Continuous Practice*		Feb 17 2003
Reading the World Through Zen Serial: RB-01465 Practice-Week_The_Wisdom_of_Not_Knowing The talk focuses on the exploration of the Zen concept of "the wisdom of not knowing" and the practice of understanding the world as a form of text to be read. The speaker delves into the idea of redefining perception within a... *Practice, Time, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2003 Johanneshof
One-Pointed Mind: Zen Insight Serial: RB-01466A Practice-Week_The_Wisdom_of_Not_Knowing The talk discusses the concept of "one-pointedness" (eka grata) within Zen practice, emphasizing its functional and contextual nature rather than a literal interpretation. The discussion touches on the complex interplay of mind... *Practice, Intention, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2003 Johanneshof
Zen's Transformative Initial Mind Serial: RB-01466B Practice-Week_The_Wisdom_of_Not_Knowing The talk explores the concept of "the wisdom of not knowing," emphasizing how Zen practitioners can cultivate an "initial mind" through consistent practice. This mind is characterized by two features: non-graspable feeling and... *Practice, Time, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2003 Johanneshof
Embracing Liberation Through Unknowing Serial: RB-01467 Practice-Week_The_Wisdom_of_Not_Knowing The talk explores the concept of "The Wisdom of Not Knowing," focusing on practices that involve letting go of intellectual frameworks and embracing mindfulness, meditation, and the subtle changes in conscious experience this... *Practice, Time, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2003 Johanneshof
Embracing Wisdom Through Unknowing Serial: RB-01464B Practice-Week_The_Wisdom_of_Not_Knowing This talk primarily explores the concept of "The Wisdom of Not Knowing," emphasizing the experiential understanding gained through Zen practice, rather than intellectual or conceptual learning. It discusses the practice of '... *Practice, Posture, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2003 Johanneshof
Embracing Darkness for Enlightenment Serial: RB-01469 Practice-Week_The_Wisdom_of_Not_Knowing The talk delves into the Zen philosophy of embracing the "darkness of not knowing," emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings as "one whole being." It explores the idea that true understanding and wisdom arise not from... *Buddha Nature, Time, Impermanence*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2003 Johanneshof
Embracing Not Knowing in Zen Serial: RB-01468 Practice-Week_The_Wisdom_of_Not_Knowing The talk elaborates on the practice of engaging with the world with a sense of respect, treating each object as embodying Buddha nature, fostering a habitual state of awareness. It discusses the cyclical and interrelated nature... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2003 Johanneshof
Embracing Openness Through Zen Stillness Serial: RB-01464A Practice-Week_The_Wisdom_of_Not_Knowing This talk explores the theme "The Wisdom of Not Knowing," emphasizing the interconnectedness and interpenetration of all things, as understood in Mahayana Buddhism. It highlights the importance of openness and emptiness as... *Posture, Practice, Openness*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2003 Johanneshof
2003.02.16-serial.00163 Serial: SO-00163 The talk delves into Dogen's text "Shobo Genzo Gyoji," reflecting on the concept of "unsurpassable continuous practice" as intrinsic enlightenment comparable to Anuttara Samyaksambodhi, and explores how Dogen equates practice... *Practice, Dogen, Buddha*		Feb 16 2003
2003.02.16-serial.00164 Serial: SO-00164 The talk focuses on the concepts of practice, awakening, and continuous engagement in Dogen Zenji's teachings, specifically addressing Menzan's interpretation of "Gyoji" (practice and maintenance). It explores the interplay... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Feb 16 2003
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00181A Sesshin Day 1 - *Nirvana, Attachment, Birth-and-Death, Equanimity, Precepts, Liberation, Happiness, Right...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 15 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
2003.02.15-serial.00162 Serial: SO-00162 The talk explores the complexities of interpreting Dogen's "Shobo Genzo Gyoji," particularly focusing on themes of continuous practice beyond the attainment of enlightenment. The speaker emphasizes that the true understanding of... *Practice, Buddha, Continuous Practice*		Feb 15 2003
2003.02.15-serial.00169 Serial: SO-00169 The talk introduces the Genzo-e Sesshin, a session dedicated to the study of Dogen Zenji's "Shōbōgenzō," and details its historical significance and establishment. It highlights the importance of Dogen's writings in advancing... *Practice, Dharma Transmission, Dogen*		Feb 15 2003
Ultralight Mind: Zens Path to Liberation Serial: RB-01460 Seminar_Body_and_Mind The talk discusses the fluidity of body and mind, emphasizing the relationship rather than a fixed duality. It explores the concept of "way-seeking mind," a mental state achieved through practice, where one experiences a... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Feb 13 2003 Johanneshof
Mindful Transformation Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01461 Seminar_Body_and_Mind This talk explores the transformative practice of Zen, focusing on the concept of mindfulness as a means to become more aware and less self-referential. The discussion highlights Dogen's teaching about the "leap of the body,"... *Practice, Time, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 13 2003 Johanneshof
Zen Horizons: Beyond Hierarchical Perception Serial: RB-01462 Seminar_Body_and_Mind The talk explores the non-hierarchical conception of spirituality in Zen Buddhism, contrasting it with a more traditional, hierarchical view often associated with Christian contexts. The discussion highlights the transformation... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Feb 13 2003 Johanneshof
Beyond Bodies: Zen and Self Fluidity Serial: RB-01463 Seminar_Body_and_Mind The talk explores the fluidity of body and mind in Zen practice, questioning the distinctiveness of bodily and mental experiences. It discusses how experiences like those influenced by psychedelic substances or cultural shifts... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 13 2003 Johanneshof
Mindful Unity of Body and Mind Serial: RB-01458 Seminar_Body_and_Mind The main thesis of this talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with the lived experience of body and mind, employing personal anecdotes to discuss the philosophy of bodily experience, mindfulness, and its implications on... *Practice, Mindfulness, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 13 2003 Johanneshof
Cultures Intertwined: Body and Mind Serial: RB-01459 Seminar_Body_and_Mind This talk examines the integration of yogic practices with both Western and Eastern philosophical traditions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind and body as experienced through culture-specific practices. It highlights... *Culture, Japan*	Richard Baker	Feb 13 2003 Johanneshof
Objects of the Mind Serial: BZ-00180B Lecture - *Mindfulness, Concentration, Birth-and-Death, Doubt, Separation, Current Events, Death-and-...*	Sonya Margolis	Feb 08 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Bell of Awareness: Finding Inner Peace Serial: EB-00017 The talk primarily focuses on meditation practice and self-awareness, using the ringing of a bell as a meditative anchor. It also reflects on broader themes such as finding peace amidst global and personal turmoil and the... *Bell, War, Evil, Letting Go, Peace*	Edward Brown	Feb 02 2003
How to Maintain Our Composure in Uncertain Times Serial: BZ-00180A Saturday Lecture - Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Satipattana Sutra, Composure, Mindfulness, Anger, Composure,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 02 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
How Do We Deal With the Emotions and Mental States? Serial: BZ-00179 Saturday Lecture - Emotions, Anger, Peace, Nirvana, Equanimity, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Mindfulness,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 25 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Peace March Activism: What's Really Going On? Serial: BZ-00178B Saturday Lecture - Peace, Activism, American, War, Global Warming, Evil, Politics, Peace, Patience, Fundraising,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 18 2003 Berkeley Zen Center
Joshu's "Go Wash Your Bowls" Serial: BZ-00178A One-Day Sitting - Joshu, Continuous Practice, Pure Existence, New Year, Interview, Daily Life, Emotions, Karma,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 11 2003 Berkeley Zen Center

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