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Title	Speaker	Date
Rengetsu and Women Zen Masters Serial: BZ-00177B - *New Year, Priest, War, Lineage, Zoom, Soto Zen, Lotus Sutra, Discrimination*	Myoan Grace Schireson	Jan 04 2003 Lecture Berkeley Zen Center
Navigating Life's Dark Pathways Serial: EB-00175 The talk explores the Zen concept of navigating life's uncertainties, likening it to feeling one's way in the dark. Emphasizing mindfulness and presence, it contrasts hasty, light-driven actions with the carefulness arising from... *Vow, Offering, Intention, Letting Go, Community*	Edward Brown	Dec 30 2002
Embracing Light and Shadow's Wisdom Serial: EB-00213 This talk explores the theme of understanding life through embracing both darkness and light, drawing on Zen teachings such as feeling one's way in the dark to proceed carefully and sensitively. Referencing Zen master Suzuki, it... *Vow, Offering, Intention, Letting Go, Community*	Edward Brown	Dec 30 2002
Zen Paths to Authentic Self Serial: EB-00174 The discussion centers on the teachings and philosophies of Zen Buddhism, featuring insights from the newly edited book of lectures, "Not Always So" by Suzuki Roshi. The conversation delves into themes of freedom, individuality,... *Freedom, War, Liberation, Peace*	Edward Brown	Dec 24 2002
Keeping the Precepts Serial: BZ-00177A Ocku Bhikku, Saturday Lecture - Precepts, Precepts, Intuition, New Year, War, Vow, Anger, Interdependence, Passions, Bell,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 14 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Sogen Shaku Scroll and Zen and War Serial: BZ-00176 Rohatsu Day 6 - *War, War, Emotions, Priest, Soto Zen, Rinzai, Religion, American, Ego, Bodhidharma...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 07 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Suzuki-rôshi Almost Drowning Serial: BZ-00175 From "Not Always So", Rohatsu Day 5 - Suzuki Roshi, Attachment, Happiness, Teacher-and-Student, Perfect Wisdom, Bell, Precepts,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 06 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Practice Walking Like an Elephant or a Cow Serial: BZ-00174B Suzuki-rôshi Lecture, Rohatsu Day 4 - Bodhidharma, Eka, Buddha Nature, Zazen, Buddha Nature, Bodhidharma, Dharma Transmission, Eka,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 05 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Ordinary Mind, Buddha Mind Serial: BZ-00174A From "Not Always So", Rohatsu Day 3 - Ordinary Mind, Buddha Mind, Ordinary Mind, Composure, Karma, Buddha Mind, Monastic Practice,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 04 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Everyday Life Is Like a Movie Serial: BZ-00173B The Movie and the Empty Screen, Rohatsu Day 2 - Practice, Daily Life, Anger, Instruction, Posture, Emotions, Big Mind, Heart Sutra, Daily Life...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 03 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Turtle Practice: Big Mind, Soft Mind Serial: BZ-00173A Monkey Mind, Rohatsu Day 1 - Monkey Mind, Monkey Mind, Big Mind, Concentration, Mindfulness, Pure Existence, Equanimity,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 02 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Passions Serial: SF-00057 The talk explores themes of passion and suffering as pathways to enlightenment in Zen, challenging traditional Western views that consider passions negative and must be subdued. References to Zen teachings, such as Dogen's... *Passions, Priest, Evil, Enemies, Heart Sutra, Hate, Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Vimalakirti,...*	Kosho McCall	Dec 01 2002 Tassajara
Taking Care of Ourselves as Practice Serial: BZ-00172B Excercise and Eating--Mind, Body and Spirit Work Together, Saturday Lecture - Monastic Practice, Big Mind, Discrimination, Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Birth-and-Death...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 30 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Hymn of Prajna Paramita: Practicing Peace Serial: BZ-00172A Lecture, Closing Aspects of Practice - *Don't Know Mind, Peace, War, Enemies, confusion, American, Lay*	Rebecca Mayeno	Nov 23 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Aspects of Practice: Engaged Buddhism Serial: BZ-00461 Class 3 of 3 - *Mindfulness, War, Passions, Non-violence, Culture, Sanctuary, Peace, Silence, Conversation,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Nov 21 2002 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Mind Moves: Zen Emotional Alchemy Serial: RB-01456 Seminar_This_Mind_is_Buddha In this talk, the discussion focuses on the relationship between mind, body, and emotional states from the perspective of Zen practice. The dialogue explores how relocating the mind can transform emotions, and encourages... *Practice, Consciousness, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 2002 Johanneshof
Mindful Harmony Beyond Boundaries Serial: RB-01455 Seminar_This_Mind_is_Buddha The talk explores the integration of Zen philosophy and yoga practice, focusing on the concept of the mind as part of both the body and the external world. It emphasizes experiencing the mind physically within the body and... *Practice, Time, Culture*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 2002 Johanneshof
Cultivating Compassionate Consciousness Serial: RB-01457 Seminar_This_Mind_is_Buddha The talk explores the concept of selflessness and the absence of self-referential thinking, rooted in immediate consciousness rather than self-reflective or comparative thought. It further examines the six paramitas: generosity,... *Practice, Consciousness, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 2002 Johanneshof
Evolving Minds Beyond Cultural Borders Serial: RB-01454 Seminar_This_Mind_is_Buddha The talk explores the concept of "The Mind of the Buddha," focusing on the radical nature of attempting to comprehend Buddha's mind and suggesting that the mind should not only be transmitted but also continually renewed. It also... *Culture, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 2002 Johanneshof
Awakening Vivid Presence Today Serial: RB-01453 Seminar_This_Mind_is_Buddha The talk focuses on the concept of the "Mind of Buddha" as an experiential reality in contemporary times, emphasizing its difference from historical or traditional perspectives. It discusses the integration of the body, breath,... *Breath, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 2002 Johanneshof
Buddha Mind Beyond Language Limits Serial: RB-01451 Seminar_This_Mind_is_Buddha The seminar focuses on exploring the concept of "mind" within Buddhist philosophy, particularly in relation to the idea that "this mind is Buddha." The discussion delves into definitions and translations of "mind," contrasting it... *Consciousness, Buddha, Transmission*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 2002 Johanneshof
Mind Is Buddha, Experience Awakens Serial: RB-01452 Seminar_This_Mind_is_Buddha The talk delves into the Zen teaching "This mind is Buddha," as explored in case 30 of the Mumonkan, emphasizing the particular and experiential nature of mind. It discusses Matsu's responses to "What is Buddha?" indicating mind'... *Buddha, Buddha Mind, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 2002 Johanneshof
Genjokoan: Everyday Practice Serial: BZ-00171B Lecture - *Daily Life, Lay, Lay Practice, Conversation, Lotus Sutra, Instruction, Ego, Practice Period...*	Mary Mocine	Nov 16 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Aspects of Practice Serial: BZ-00460 Class 2 of 3 - Oneness, Separation, Duality, Gratitude, Chanting, Birth-and-Death, Karma, Attachment...	Ross Blum	Nov 14 2002 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Consciousness in Buddhist Practice Serial: BZ-00171A Lecture - *Big Mind, Interdependence, Subject-and-Object, Anger, Karma, Lay, Heart Sutra, Hindrances,...*	Raul Moncayo	Nov 09 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Suzuki Roshi, Not Always So: Respect Serial: BZ-01526 Class - *Posture, Subject-and-Object, Emotions, Mindfulness, Daily Life, Building, Commitment, Bowing,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 09 2002 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Aspects of Practice: Metta Sutta Serial: BZ-00459 Class 1 of 3 - *Birth-and-Death, Peace, Chanting, Enemies, Anger, Evil, Precepts, Composure, Happiness...*	Richard Haefele	Nov 07 2002 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Four Noble Truths/ Kids’ Lecture: “Mean Soup” Serial: BZ-00170B Lecture - Greed, Four Noble Truths, Right Effort, Right Speech, Anger, Dragons, Samadhi, Liberation,...	David Weinberg	Nov 02 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Perception Unveiled: Wisdom in Noticing Serial: RB-01443 Workshop_Coming_and_Going The talk explores the concept of noticing and its connection to wisdom and compassion within both Buddhist and broader spiritual contexts. It examines the duality of perceiving phenomena as either internal or external, with a... *Compassion, Buddhism, Love*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2002 Garmisch
Mindful Connections in Consciousness Awakening Serial: RB-01442 Workshop_Coming_and_Going The talk addresses the interplay between consciousness and mindfulness, emphasizing the reality that while consciousness often notices distinctions, awareness senses connections. Through the practice of mindfulness, one can... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2002 Garmisch
Awakened Self Through Mindful Breath Serial: RB-01444 Workshop_Coming_and_Going The talk explores the three functions of the self in the context of yogic and Zen practices: separation, connectedness, and continuity. It emphasizes mindfulness of breath as a means to establish continuity beyond thinking,... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2002 Garmisch
Discovering the Fourth Consciousness Serial: RB-01441 Workshop_Coming_and_Going The workshop presents an exploration of various meditation practices and how these connect to different states of mind and posture without necessarily involving formal meditation. It outlines how specific postures, such as... *Consciousness, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2002 Garmisch
Dolly’s Going On Serial: BZ-00170A One day sitting - Peace, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Composure, Mindfulness, Conversation, War, Nirvana, Separation,...	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 27 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Waking Up Serial: BZ-00169B Lecture - *Mindfulness, Bowing, Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, Posture, Culture, Fox, Intimacy,...*	Ron Nestor	Oct 26 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Path of Wisdom Through Presence Serial: RB-01449 Seminar_The_Path_of_Wisdom The talk explores the "path of wisdom" in Zen practice, differentiating it from the "path of knowledge" by emphasizing experiences of unity and presence over conventional learning. Discussions among different groups reveal the... *Wisdom, Buddha, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Hannover
Inside Outside: Zen Perception Unveiled Serial: RB-01438A Seminar_Bodhisattva-Practice_Today The talk discusses the concept of perception in Zen practice, emphasizing the relationship between the mind and objects of perception. It explores the practice of "double perception," where one notices both the object and the... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Berlin
Mindful Unity: Transforming Through Awareness Serial: RB-01450 Seminar_The_Path_of_Wisdom The talk discusses the transformation of knowing from a Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the importance of perceiving the world as momentary and interconnected. The discussion touches on the dangers of misusing personal insights... *Practice, Time, Emotions*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Hannover
Beyond Perception: Zens Compassionate Journey Serial: RB-01439 Seminar_Bodhisattva-Practice_Today The talk explores the interplay between mind and perception in Zen practice, focusing on the influence of the bodhisattva's compassionate acts, particularly bowing, as a means of engaging with the world beyond physical causality... *Practice, Discrimination*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Berlin
Embracing Change Through Zen Awareness Serial: RB-01445A Seminar_The_Path_of_Wisdom The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, focusing on the dynamic nature of consciousness and the continuous change inherent in existence. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating awareness through attention and breath,... *Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Hannover
Walking the Path of Awareness Serial: RB-01448 Seminar_The_Path_of_Wisdom The talk explores the concept of integrating meditation into daily activities, emphasizing a seamless connection between oneself and the world experienced through actions such as walking. It further delves into the notion of "The... *Wisdom, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Hannover
Stillness Unveiled: Zen Wisdom Path Serial: RB-01447 Seminar_The_Path_of_Wisdom This talk explores the concept of stillness as central to understanding wisdom within Zen Buddhist practice. It emphasizes the importance of physical stillness through meditation while distinguishing between calming the mind and... *Wisdom, Stillness, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Hannover
Unbinding Consciousness: Embrace Original Mind Serial: RB-01445B Seminar_The_Path_of_Wisdom The talk focuses on the structure of consciousness and the potential for freeing the mind from linguistic and cultural constraints to reach the "original mind." The discussion emphasizes how language forms and separates... *Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Hannover
Awakening: Wisdom Through Presence Serial: RB-01446 Seminar_The_Path_of_Wisdom The seminar focuses on the distinction between structured consciousness and unstructured awareness, exploring how the latter can be fostered through the practice of continuous presence and attention, often referred to as wisdom... *Consciousness, Wisdom, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Hannover
Direct Experience: Living with Compassion Serial: RB-01436 Seminar_Bodhisattva-Practice_Today The talk centers on the practice of the bodhisattva in contemporary daily life, emphasizing compassion and attentional awareness without self-referencing. It explores how genuine intimacy and acceptance of oneself and others can... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Berlin
Bodhisattva Living: Beyond Words Serial: RB-01437 Seminar_Bodhisattva-Practice_Today The talk explores the practice of Bodhisattva in modern life, emphasizing the integration of Buddhist principles into personal experiences. It discusses the role of language and perception in shaping our understanding of the... *Practice, Time, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Berlin
Mindful Evolution: Zen and Relationships Serial: RB-01438B Seminar_Bodhisattva-Practice_Today This seminar focuses on the practice of observing the mind and understanding the complexities of relationships in a Zen Buddhist context. It delves into how the mind observes itself, comparing this process to the philosophical... *Practice, Observe, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Berlin
Pathways to Mindful Friendship Practice Serial: RB-01440 Seminar_Bodhisattva-Practice_Today The talk focuses on distinguishing different types of friendships—regular, Dharma, and Sangha friendships—and their roles in emergencies and unique challenges. It emphasizes the nature of authentic Dharma and teacher-student... *Practice, Time, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2002 Berlin
Embrace Openness Through Zazen Practice Serial: SF-00059 The talk centers on a passage from "Not Always So," a collection of Suzuki Roshi's talks, focused on the essence of Zazen practice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of practicing Zazen without the pursuit of personal gain... *Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature, Zazen, Manjushri, Practice Period, Buddha Ancestors, Tassajara...*	Steve Weintraub	Oct 19 2002 City Center
Perceiving Mind in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01435 Sesshin The talk from October 2002 focuses on the nature of perception and consciousness in Zen practice, emphasizing the dual nature of objects and the interdependence and interconnectedness of all things. It explores the teachings of... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Zen's Path to the Pure Mind Serial: RB-01432A Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "pure mind" as it relates to Zen practice during Sashin. It examines how Zazen serves as a cool, calming practice that allows individuals to experience a collective pure mind free from habitual... *Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof

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