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Title	Speaker	Date
Chanting Zen: Path to Equanimity Serial: RB-01432B Sesshin The talk explores the significance and reasons behind chanting in Japanese in Zen practice, emphasizing its role in maintaining a mind free from obstruction. It also discusses the practice of zazen as preparation for life and... *Buddha, Enlightenment, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Perceiving Reality: Beyond Ideal Forms Serial: RB-01434B Sesshin The talk delves into the Buddhist understanding of perception compared to the Platonic ideal, emphasizing the Buddhist view that reality is understood as it is, through perception rather than through an ideal version. The speaker... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Experiencing Reality Beyond Concepts Serial: RB-01434A Sesshin The talk explores the concept of perception in the context of Madhyamaka philosophy, emphasizing the practice of experiencing dual perception, which involves simultaneously perceiving the object and awareness. This practice... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Zen Rhythms of Mindful Existence Serial: RB-01433B Sesshin The talk focuses on the concept of "pace pulse" and its significance in Zen practice, emphasizing the unique rhythm of life and rituals within a Zen monastery. The discussion extends to the process of naming and recognizing "... *Breath, Vow, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Living Beyond Reason: A Zen Exploration Serial: RB-01433A Sesshin The talk begins by discussing the roles of Jisha and Anja, religious assistants in a monastery, emphasizing their importance in representing the Sangha's Dharma questions. The central thesis explores the philosophical and Zen... *Vow, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
15 Sutras from the Old Way Serial: BZ-00458 Clas 5 of 5 - Karma, Silence, Evil, Ordination, Peace, Equanimity, Enemies, confusion, Nirvana, Vow...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 10 2002 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Smile Within: Finding Inner Peace Serial: EB-00016 The talk explores the dynamics of emotional responses, emphasizing the futility of attempting to control external circumstances to achieve happiness. It suggests practicing smiling as an alternative to anger, honing internal... *Peace, War, Priest, Bell, Diversity*	Edward Brown	Oct 06 2002
15 Sutras from the Old Way: Meghiya (Friendship) Serial: BZ-00457 Class 4 of 5 - Right Speech, Attachment, Impermanence, Lovingkindness, Commitment, Cultivation, Anger, Hate,...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 03 2002 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Trip to Japan Serial: BZ-00210B Saturday Lecture - Japan, Bell, Soto Zen, American, Heart Sutra, Chanting, Practice Period, Ordination,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 28 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
15 Sutras from the Old Way: Kesaputta and Meghiya Sutta (Dharma Relationships) Serial: BZ-00456 Clas 3 of 5 - *Cultivation, Happiness, Equanimity, Attachment, Intimacy, confusion, Karma, Concentration,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 26 2002 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Rivers and Tides: Four Foundations of Mindfulness Serial: BZ-00211 Lecture - *Liberation, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Culture, Instruction, Building,...*	Mary Mocine	Sep 21 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
15 Sutras from the Old Way: Those of Kesaputta from Anguttara Nikaya Serial: BZ-00455 Class 2 of 5 - *confusion, Mindfulness, Practice Period, Evil, Nirvana, Cultivation, Anger, Attachment,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 19 2002 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Mr. Roger’s Story: Kobun Chino and Zazen Instruction Serial: BZ-00210A Lecture - *Four Noble Truths, Instruction, Right Speech, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Vow, Posture, Interview,...*	Ross Blum	Sep 14 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Suramgama Sutra Serial: BZ-00478 Class 4 of 4 - *Demons, Cultivation, Karma, Attachment, confusion, Precepts, Skandas, Greed, Gratitude,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 12 2002 4 Berkeley Zen Center
15 Sutras from the Old Way: Setting in Motion the Wheel of the Dharma: The Four Noble Truths Serial: BZ-00454 Class 1 of 5 - *Four Noble Truths, Right Speech, Right Effort, Concentration, Peace, Mahayana, Birth-and-Death...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 12 2002 1 Berkeley Zen Center
State of the Union; First Anniversary of September 11. Serial: BZ-00209B Saturday Lecture - Current Events, War, Current Events, Peace, Evil, American, Politics, Composure, Commitment,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 07 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Suramgama Sutra Serial: BZ-00479 Class 3 of 4 - Bell, Separation, confusion, Ego, Liberation, Birth-and-Death, Sanctuary, Emotions,...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Sep 05 2002 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #19 Serial: BZ-00209A Ordinary Mind is the Tao, Sesshin Day 3 - Ordinary Mind, BCR-19, Ordinary Mind, Big Mind, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Peace, War, Evil,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 02 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #9 Serial: BZ-00233B Joshu's Four Gates, Sesshin Day 2 - Joshu, BCR-9, Ego, Birth-and-Death, Light-and-Darkness, Buddha Nature, Oneness, Absolute-and-...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 01 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Mumonkan: Case #9 Serial: BZ-00233A Nonattained Buddha and Polishing the Tile, Sesshin Day 1 - Buddha, MM-9, Lotus Sutra, Bodhidharma, Monkey Mind, Daily Life, Buddha Nature, Peace, Priest...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 31 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Suramgama Sutra Serial: BZ-00480 class 2 of 4 - *Three Treasures, Separation, causation, Cultivation, confusion, Skandas, Birth-and-Death,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 29 2002 2 Berkeley Zen Center
When Everything Falls Apart: “Raising Lazarus” Serial: BZ-00156B Lecture - Don't Know Mind, Vow, American, Monkey Mind, Samadhi, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Buddha Nature...	Chikudo Lew Richmond	Aug 24 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Suramgama Sutra Serial: BZ-00481 Class 1 of 4 - Koan, Don't Know Mind, Buddha Mind, Blue Cliff Record, Manjushri, Birth-and-Death,...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Aug 22 2002 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Faith in Buddhanature Serial: BZ-00156A Saturday Lecture - Faith, Buddha Nature, Buddha Nature, Big Mind, Separation, Culture, Composure, Ego,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 17 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Translating Zen: Mindfulness in Every Word Serial: EB-00015 The talk centers on the process of editing and translating Zen teachings, specifically through the work "Not Always So," based on Suzuki Roshi's lectures. The discussion emphasizes the challenge of rendering Suzuki Roshi's... *Big Mind, Monkey Mind, Kinhin, Emptiness, Heart Sutra*	Edward Brown	Aug 14 2002
Summer Practice with Guests Serial: BZ-00115 Lecture - *Practice Position, Attachment, Teacher-and-Student, Buddha Nature, Sangha, Daily Life,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 08 2002
Zen Awareness: Beyond Words and Minds Serial: RB-01428 Sesshin The talk explores the nature of Zen practice and the unique world it assumes and generates. It discusses the concept of noticing through Zen teachings and the impact of Zen stories and koans on mindfulness. Special attention is... *Practice, Time, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Aug 04 2002 Johanneshof
Unity in Stillness: Mindful Living Serial: RB-01431 Sesshin This talk explores the non-dual experience arising in meditation and the integration of body, speech, and mind within practice. The presence of unity and stillness is marked by sensations and is integral to the alignment of body... *Karma, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Aug 04 2002 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen: Presence and Practice Serial: RB-01430 Sesshin The talk focuses on the role of a Zen teacher, emphasizing that a teacher embodies Buddhism rather than merely teaching its doctrines. It explores the nature of teacher-student relationships in Zen practice and highlights the... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Aug 04 2002 Johanneshof
Rooting Zen: Mind, Body, Speech Serial: RB-01429 Sesshin The talk explores key themes from Zen practice, particularly focusing on the teachings of Deshan, Guishan, Dogen, and the practice of Wado, or "getting to the root of the word." It highlights Zen's physical and mental stillness,... *Practice, Mindfulness, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Aug 04 2002 Johanneshof
Suzuki Roshi New Book Serial: BZ-00155B Lecture - Concentration, Posture, Anger, Beginners, Conversation, Instruction, Attachment...	Hozan Alan Senauke	Aug 03 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Do You Like Zazen Serial: BZ-00155A Lecture - Precepts, Building, Priest, Peace, Posture, American	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	Jul 27 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Readings from “Windbell” the Book Serial: BZ-00154B Lecture - Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Dragons, Big Mind, Hate, American, Instruction, Soto Zen, War,...	Michael Wenger and Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 20 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Practice and Enlightenment Serial: BZ-00154A One-Day Sitting - Dogen, Practice, Enlightenment, Faith, Intuition, Posture, Doubt, Branching Streams,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 14 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Master Hongzhi's Practice Instructions Serial: BZ-00153B Saturday Lecture - Hongzhi, Practice, Birth-and-Death, Darkness and Light, Light-and-Darkness, Buddha Nature,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 13 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Insights: Harmonizing Speech and Mind Serial: RB-01425 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk explores the interplay between body, speech, and mind, emphasizing how translating speech can become a form of practice by fostering acceptance and understanding. There is a discussion of personal insights during Zazen... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Navigating Zen: Concepts to Experience Serial: RB-01426 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk discusses the conceptual framework and practices in Zen, drawing on the teachings of Dogen and the role of concepts in understanding mind and body interaction. It explores the use of concepts to navigate between mere... *Practice, Time, Lay*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Unity Through Mindful Speech Serial: RB-01427 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk focuses on the integration of body, speech, and mind within the Buddhist practice framework, emphasizing the Eightfold Path as a procedural method for achieving a unity of these elements. Speech is considered vital,... *Practice, Pain, Bodhidharma*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Breath and Being: Unified Awareness Serial: RB-01423 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk centers on integrating body, speech, and mind through mindful practice, as inspired by Zen teachings. It emphasizes attention to breath and how mindful awareness during these processes weaves together mind and body,... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Zen Practice: Unity in Daily Chaos Serial: RB-01424 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind This talk discusses the challenges and insights gained from Zen practice during a dedicated practice period. Several themes emerge, focusing on the structure and routine provided by group practice, the interplay between daily... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Synchronizing Body, Speech, and Mind Serial: RB-01419 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk explores the concepts of "practice month" as a bridge between daily practice and the intensified practice of a traditional Sashin, focusing on body, speech, and mind as fundamental elements of Zen practice. The speaker... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Personal Journeys in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01420 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk centers on the personal nature and experiences of Zen practice, highlighting the challenges and realizations encountered by practitioners. Emphasis is placed on integrating mindfulness, clarity, and acceptance into daily... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Embodied Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01422 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The main thesis of the talk centers on the integration and exploration of body, speech, and mind within Zen practice, emphasizing their interconnectedness as a means to experience reality. This practice involves a deep... *Practice, Buddhism, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Embracing Emptiness Through Mindful Harmony Serial: RB-01421 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk explores the integration of body, speech, and mind in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and the dissolution of distinctions between these elements. It underscores the transient and relational nature... *Practice, Practice Period, Posture*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Mila’s Demons Serial: BZ-00153A Lecture - *Teacher-and-Student, Building, Demons, Bowing, Obstacles, Vow, Humility, Commitment...*	Daijaku Judith Kinst	Jul 06 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Discovering Your Own Zen Path Serial: EB-00014 The talk explores the teachings and influence of Suzuki Roshi, particularly emphasizing his unique approach to Zen, which involves encouraging practitioners to discover their own path rather than relying solely on prescribed... *Dragons, Instruction, Sengai, Lotus Sutra*	Edward Brown	Jul 03 2002
How to Practice as a Lay Person Serial: BZ-00152B Saturday Lecture - Lay Practice, Precepts, Big Mind, Lay, Bodhisattva Precepts, Daily Life, Monastic Practice,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 29 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
How to Draw Sound From the Bell Serial: BZ-00152A Sesshin Day 5 - Bell, Bell, Precepts, Soto Zen, Chanting, Mindfulness, Practice Period, Doubt, Lay, Lineage...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 23 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Kinhin and Bowing Serial: BZ-00151A Sesshin Day 3 - Kinhin, Bowing, Attachment, Monastic Practice, Priest, Lay, Practice Period, Anger, Intuition...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 21 2002 Berkeley Zen Center
Zazen as Middle Way Serial: BZ-00150B Sesshin Day 2 - Zazen, Mahayana, Birth-and-Death, Emotions, Intuition, Lotus Sutra, Religion, Don't Know...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 20 2002 Berkeley Zen Center

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