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Title	Speaker	Date
Embracing Compassion's Intense Journey Serial: RB-01356 Seminar_Compassion_and_Wisdom The November 2001 seminar explores the intertwined concepts of compassion and wisdom, emphasizing the intense and often overwhelming implications of truly embracing compassion. Through personal anecdotes, such as interactions... *Compassion, Love, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 08 2001 Johanneshof
Cultivating Compassion Through Conceptual Clarity Serial: RB-01360 Seminar_Compassion_and_Wisdom The talk delves into the Buddhist concepts of compassion and wisdom, emphasizing the inseparability of conceptual frameworks from practice. It critiques the idea of relying solely on direct experience without concepts, analogous... *Wisdom, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 08 2001 Johanneshof
Impermanence Unveils Compassionate Wisdom Serial: RB-01361 Seminar_Compassion_and_Wisdom The talk centers on the relationship between compassion and wisdom, positing impermanence and non-graspability as their foundations. The discourse explores how the acknowledgment of impermanence, the transient nature of life, can... *Wisdom, Suffering, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 08 2001 Johanneshof
Compassionate Clarity Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-01359 Seminar_Compassion_and_Wisdom The talk examines the intersection of compassion and wisdom in Zen Buddhism, particularly through meditation's role in addressing conflicted emotions and structuring mental clarity. Emphasizing the cultivation of equanimity, the... *Time, Practice, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Nov 08 2001 Johanneshof
Compassionate Bowing: Beyond Justice Serial: RB-01358 Seminar_Compassion_and_Wisdom The talk explores the integration of compassion and wisdom within Zen practice, emphasizing the ritual of bowing to embody empathy and connection with the Buddha. It discusses the challenge of aligning personal values with... *Compassion, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 08 2001 Johanneshof
Dogen and Plum Blossoms Serial: BZ-00094A Saturday Lecture - Dogen, Buddha Nature, Big Mind, Dragons, Priest-and-Lay, Buddha Ancestors, Bodhisattva...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 03 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Intersecting Silence and Speech: Zen Insights Serial: RB-01354 Seminar_Basics_of_Practice The talk explores the role of language and speech in Zen practice, highlighting how enlightenment can occur at the intersection of language and silence. It discusses the unique functions of Zen institutions like sesshin and their... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Oct 28 2001 Kassel
Zazen Living: Journey Over Destination Serial: RB-01355 Seminar_Basics_of_Practice The talk explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the transformative power of Zazen meditation in realizing a purer mind and its role in making life decisions. It discusses the concept of Bodhisattva... *Zazen, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 28 2001 Kassel
Mumonkan: Case #35 Serial: BZ-00093B Saturday Lecture - MM-35, Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind, Separation, Rinzai, Karma, Lay, Samsara, Continuous...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 27 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen and the Art of Presence Serial: RB-01353 Seminar_Basics_of_Practice This discussion explores the concept of the "neither-nor" state and its implications in everyday life and Zen practice, emphasizing how it allows practitioners to perceive emotions and habits more clearly without being tied to... *Practice, Time, Patience*	Richard Baker	Oct 27 2001 Kassel
Transcending Dualities Through Mindful Stillness Serial: RB-01352 Seminar_Basics_of_Practice This talk explores fundamental aspects of Zen practice, focusing on mindfulness and meditation as pathways to achieving a state free from likes and dislikes. The discussion addresses how still sitting aids in actualizing... *Mindfulness, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 27 2001 Kassel
Awakening Sensory Clarity Through Zen Serial: RB-01351 Seminar_Basics_of_Practice The talk primarily examines the fundamentals of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and understanding the relationship between consciousness, the body, and sensory awareness. The speaker explores how... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 26 2001 Kassel
Embodied Mindfulness for Non-Dual Living Serial: RB-01312 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk explores the integration of mindfulness with embodiment to cultivate non-dual living, emphasizing the importance of attentiveness to the body and its sensations as a pathway to deeper awareness and lessening the subject-... *Mindfulness, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	Oct 26 2001 Johanneshof
Pause to Transform: Mindful Living Serial: RB-01311 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The main thesis of the talk emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and the practice of pausing before engaging in actions, suggesting that true mindfulness integrates attentiveness and intentionality, allowing each moment to... *Practice, Mindfulness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 26 2001 Johanneshof
Aspects of Practice: Prajna Parmita Serial: BZ-00474A Class 4 of 4 - *Heart Sutra, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Chanting, Hindrances, Mahayana, Perfect Wisdom,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 25 2001 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen and the Rhythm of Mind Serial: RB-01350 Seminar_Basics_of_Practice The talk begins by outlining a seminar on the fundamentals of Zen practice, focusing predominantly on Zazen, mindfulness, and breath awareness. The speaker discusses the importance of Zazen as a practice of "sitting absorption"... *Zazen, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 25 2001 Kassel
2001.10.21-serial.00087 Serial: SO-00087 The talk focuses on the ninth section of "Gakudo Yojinshu," a key text in Zen Buddhism, discussing Dogen's view on the practice direction and the inherent contradiction in striving toward a path when practitioners are inherently... *Practice, Buddha, Dogen*		Oct 21 2001
Father’s Passing Serial: BZ-00093A Lecture - *Birth-and-Death, Attachment, Offering, Buddha Nature, Conversation, Rinzai, Ego, Practice...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Oct 20 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Aspects of Practice: Lineage Serial: BZ-00475 Class 3 of 4 - *Lineage, Transmission, Culture, Eight Awarenesses, Birth-and-Death, Branching Streams, Four...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Oct 18 2001 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Cultivating Collective Consciousness in Sesshin Serial: RB-01346 Sesshin This talk examines the institution of Sesshin, emphasizing its collaborative nature and its purpose beyond individual meditation practice, illustrating its cultural and historical significance, particularly as an institution... *Practice, Consciousness, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Oct 13 2001 Johanneshof
Zen and the Art of Continuum Serial: RB-01348 Sesshin The talk focuses on differentiating between an "incognitive" and "incognizant" state within Zen practice, exploring how non-conceptual awareness can sometimes lead to dead ends if continuity is based solely in thought.... *Time, Practice, Bell*	Richard Baker	Oct 13 2001 Johanneshof
Transcending Thirst Through Zen Awareness Serial: RB-01349 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "thirst" and its role in shaping human experiences into likes and dislikes, arising into karma, as it relates to Buddhist teachings. It discusses how mindfulness and Zazen practice can help in... *Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	Oct 13 2001 Johanneshof
Breath and Impermanence in Zen Serial: RB-01347B Sesshin The talk explores Zen practice focusing on the themes of death, impermanence, continuity of thought and breath, and mindful living. It highlights the importance of accepting one's mortality to understand impermanence practically... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 13 2001 Johanneshof
Sangha Dynamics and Spiritual Growth Serial: RB-01347A Sesshin The talk focuses on the dynamics of teacher-student relationships within a Zen Sangha, emphasizing the importance of practice periods in different locations, such as Crestone and Johanneshof, and their role in personal and... *Practice, Consciousness, Work*	Richard Baker	Oct 13 2001 Johanneshof
Aspects of Practice Serial: BZ-00476 Class 2 of 4 - *Teacher-and-Student, Lineage, Transmission, Buddha Ancestors, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Doubt,...*	David Weinberg	Oct 11 2001 2 Berkeley Zen Center
2001.10.09-serial.00086 Serial: SO-00086 The talk primarily explores Dogen's use of metaphor and symbolic language to convey Zen teachings, focusing on the concept of "plain reality" where conventional assessments and dualities are transcended. Through this discourse,... *Dogen, Study, Practice*		Oct 09 2001
2001.10.07-serial.00084 Serial: SO-00084 The talk explores the transformative story of Angulimala, a notorious bandit, whose redemption through the intervention of the Buddha serves as a profound allegory for overcoming inner violence and negativity. The narrative is... *Buddha, Dogen, Time*		Oct 07 2001
Aspects of Practice: Suzuki Roshi Serial: BZ-00477 Class 1 of 4 - *War, Bell, Priest, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Precepts, Posture, Branching Streams, Soto...*	Dolly Gatozzi	Oct 04 2001 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindful Living Beyond Trauma Serial: EB-00170 The talk explores the interplay of childhood trauma, post-traumatic reenactment, and Zen practice, questioning how early experiences of fear and loss shape one's perception and lifestyle. It emphasizes the fluidity of reality,... *War, Freedom, Letting Go, Peace*	Edward Brown	Sep 30 2001
Zen Workflows: Balancing Task and Tranquility Serial: RB-01344 Working-Practice-Week_Talks The talk explores the integration of work and formal Zen practice, emphasizing the balance between zazen and daily tasks during a work-practice week. The discussion reflects on Avalokiteshvara's symbolic role in recognizing and... *Work, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 30 2001 Johanneshof
Perfecting Imperfection in Community Practice Serial: RB-01345 Working-Practice-Week_Talks The talk discusses the nature of community practice within a Zen center and the challenges of balancing personal and communal work. Key themes include the exploration of cultural development as a gradual process and the idea that... *Work, Sangha, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 30 2001 Johanneshof
Aspects of Practice: Opening Day Serial: BZ-00092B One Day Sitting - *Vow, Blue Cliff Record, Practice Period, Culture, Harmonizing, Bowing, Heart Sutra, Anger...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 30 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Altars Serial: BZ-00092A Lecture - *Offering, Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, Patience, Bowing, Passions, Tassajara Zen Mountain...*	Rebecca Mayeno	Sep 29 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Proportion in Global Crisis Serial: RB-01343 Working-Practice-Week_Talks The talk discusses the importance of establishing proportion in life and the need for collective responsibility in the face of global crises. The speaker reflects on Zen principles, such as using koans as a meditative process,... *War, Work, Culture*	Richard Baker	Sep 29 2001 Johanneshof
Zen Attention: Transforming Perception's Power Serial: RB-01342 Working-Practice-Week_Talks The talk explores the concepts of attention and intent within the context of Zen practice, using the example of a child to illustrate these ideas. It delves into how these concepts differ from and relate to artificial... *Buddhism, Balance, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 28 2001 Johanneshof
The Events of September 11, 2001 Serial: BZ-00091 What To Do, Saturday Lecture - Current Events, Greed, Patience, Karma, Practice Period, American, Monastic Practice, Ego,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 22 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Breath Mind: Embracing Present Uniqueness Serial: RB-01336 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The talk focuses on the Zen concept of being present in the "Buddha field" by embracing the uniqueness of each moment, achieved through the practice of mindfulness and breath awareness. There is an emphasis on the idea of "breath... *Breath, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Embracing Doubt in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01341 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The talk explores the concept of doubt in Zen practice, contrasting psychological doubt with existential doubt, and the practice of embracing doubt as an essential part of Zen meditation. The discussion emphasizes the role of... *Doubt, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Awakening Awarenergy: Buddha Within All Serial: RB-01335 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The talk delves into the concept of "What is Buddha?" emphasizing that understanding Buddha should not be confined to historical or cultural categories but viewed as a potential inherent within everyone. It discusses the practice... *Buddha, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Awakening in the Buddha Field Serial: RB-01339 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The seminar delves into the nature of the Buddha field, discussing the attitude of openness and starting from where others are, while recognizing the limits of this approach. The discussion includes insights on how the Buddha... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Generating Enlightenment Through Collective Practice Serial: RB-01340 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? This talk explores the concept of whether the Buddha nature is uncovered or generated, with a focus on the creation of Buddha fields through practice and consciousness. It suggests an alternative view to traditional Zen teachings... *Time, Buddha, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Buddha Paths: Personal Journeys, Global Peace Serial: RB-01337 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The talk explores the concept of a "Buddha field," emphasizing the need to understand and practice Buddhism on a human scale. The discussion integrates responses to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, contrasting these... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Permeating Presence: Zen Beyond Monasteries Serial: RB-01338 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? This talk explores the nuances of Zen practice beyond the traditional confines of monasteries, arguing that it permeates everyday life and involves a profound sensitivity to the present moment. It delves into the concept of the "... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Transforming Hate Into Global Compassion Serial: SF-00051 Sunday talk. The talk analyzes a transformative journey from hatred to understanding and compassion, primarily reflecting on historical cycles of violence through vivid personal and historical examples, culminating in a call for global peace... *Hate, Current Events, Mill Valley, Peace, Bell, Interdependence, Sanctuary, Chanting,...*	Fu Schroeder	Sep 16 2001
Living in Vow Serial: BZ-00090 Lecture - Vow, Buddha Ancestors, Priest, Patience, American, Forgiveness, Repentance, Enemies...	Jisho Cary Warner	Sep 08 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Anchoring the Mind in Pure Questioning Serial: RB-01334 Talk The talk examines the foundational practice of questioning in Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the importance of asking "what is it?" to explore deeper understandings of life disconnected from cultural confines. It highlights the... *Culture, Buddhism, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 05 2001 Johanneshof
Yogacara 100 Dharmas: Serial: BZ-00089B Dharmas of Form, Sesshin Day 3 - Yogachara, Discrimination, Skandas, Heart Sutra, Ego, Building, Intuition, Duality, Karma...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 03 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen and the Art of Liberation Serial: EB-00012 The talk explores themes of fear, trauma, and existential questioning, juxtaposed with the teachings of Zen, emphasizing the fluidity of reality and the importance of mindfulness in the present moment. The narrative weaves... *War, Freedom, Letting Go, Peace*	Edward Brown	Sep 03 2001
Mind Mechanics: Concentration and Distraction Serial: BZ-00089A Sesshin Day 2 - *Concentration, Big Mind, Posture, Hindrances, Zazen Mind, Right Effort, Bodhisattva Ceremony,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 02 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Yogacara Dharmas Serial: BZ-00088B Four Unfixed Dharmas, Sesshin Day 1 - Yogachara, Birth-and-Death, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Study Period, Karma,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 01 2001 Berkeley Zen Center

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