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Title	Speaker	Date
Awaken to Your True Mind Serial: EB-00163 The talk explores the nature of the true mind, positing that this very mind, free from pretense and identity, is Buddha. It expounds upon the Zen teaching that the authentic truth of the mind is distinct from signs, postures, and... *Posture, Vow, Yaoshan, Buddha Mind, Enemies*	Edward Brown	Jul 09 2001
Our Hero Serial: BZ-00531 - *Lotus Sutra, Love, Buddha*	Greg Fain and Ben Gustin	Jul 04 2001 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Boundless Narratives: Your Life Unbound Serial: EB-00011 This talk explores the creation of personal narratives as exemplified in performances and teachings, specifically referencing the Vimalakirti Sutra. It examines the theme of self-imposed limitations and the idea of creating one's... *Oneness, Vimalakirti, Sutra, Daily Life, Mahayana*	Edward Brown	Jul 01 2001
Invite Difficulty In Serial: BZ-00106B Sesshin Day 5 - Dogen, Japan, Manjushri, Intuition, Harmonizing, Daily Life, Building, Non-duality, Buddha...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 24 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Totally Grounded Serial: BZ-00106A Sesshin Day 4 - *First Principle, Samadhi, Hate, Teacher-and-Student, Patience, Anger, Karma, Demons...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 23 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Doubts and Practice Serial: BZ-00105 Sesshin Day 3 - Doubt, Practice, Doubt, Don't Know Mind, Commitment, Separation, Demons, Peace, Posture,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 22 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Tenzo's Awakening from Eihei Shingi Serial: BZ-00104B Sesshin Day 2 - Eihei Shingi, Tenzo, Buddha Nature, Big Mind, Manjushri, Ego, Five Ranks, Tassajara Zen...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 21 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Treating Everything as a Subject from Eihei Shingi Serial: BZ-00104A Sesshin Day 1 - Eihei Shingi, Tenzo, Bell, Subject-and-Object, Duality, First Principle, Non-duality, Bowing,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 20 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Ripening Time in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01289 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of "ripening time" in Zen practice, emphasizing the perception of time as non-linear and subjective. It distinguishes between ordinary time and ripening time, using this framework to explain... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Mindfulness Bridges Buddhism and Psychotherapy Serial: RB-01290 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on the integration of mindfulness in daily life and its implications for personal and communal relationships. It emphasizes the practice of mindfulness... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Beyond Perception: Experiencing Shin Serial: RB-01294 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Buddhism, Taoism, and psychology, focusing on the concept of "shin" as a condition of mind beyond regular perception and understanding. Various Zen teachings, personified by historical... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Zen Sense: Body Meets Mind Serial: RB-01293 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen Buddhist practice and psychotherapy, focusing on bodily awareness and the concept of "know thyself." It emphasizes the importance of cultivating awareness beyond mere consciousness to... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Pause as the Mindful Bridge Serial: RB-01291 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The central thesis of this talk examines the differences between immediate consciousness and Zazen mind, highlighting its independence from Zazen practice. Emphasis is placed on the role of 'pause' as an element of mindfulness... *Practice, Mindfulness, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Breathing Elements: Mindful Integration Now Serial: RB-01292 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk discusses the interplay between Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on the integration of meditation practices and the four elements—earth, water, air, and fire—as tools for personal understanding and transformation.... *Practice, Interdependence, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Mindfulness Meets Mind: A Journey Serial: RB-01295 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on mindfulness practices and the concept of mind in its varying states. The speaker discusses the distinction between the pure mind and the mind of... *Mindfulness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Zen Meets Therapy: Mindful Integration Serial: RB-01296 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the practice of the four foundations of mindfulness, particularly the fourth foundation, which involves understanding mental constructs as arising... *Bodhisattva, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Pathways to Enlightened Compassion Serial: RB-01297 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the practice of the Bodhisattva path, emphasizing the gradual directionality toward freedom from assumptions, alongside the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. The speaker elaborates on how this practice shifts... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Mirrors Serial: BZ-00103B - *Buddha Nature, Intuition, Culture, Don't Know Mind, Karma, Buddha's Birthday, Buddha...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Jun 09 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindful Alchemy: Zen and Vipassana Serial: RB-01288 Seminar_The_Art_of_Practice The talk explores the dynamics of mindfulness and self-awareness through the lenses of Zen and Vipassana practices, emphasizing the qualities and differences of both. A key theme is the metaphor of Zazen as a "cauldron" or "... *Mindfulness, Work, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2001 Rastenberg
Living Mindfully: Zen in Practice Serial: RB-01287 Seminar_The_Art_of_Practice This seminar focuses on the distinction between awareness and mindfulness, emphasizing their respective roles in practice and daily life. Mindfulness is portrayed as a focus directed outward, while awareness is characterized by... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2001 Rastenberg
Zen Clarity Through Mindful Living Serial: RB-01285 Seminar_The_Art_of_Practice The talk delves into the practice of mindfulness by examining the foundations of mindfulness and their application in daily interactions. The discussion reinforces the notion of maintaining a state of non-attachment and a... *Practice, Zazen, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2001 Rastenberg
Zen Journeys: Tradition Meets Adaptability Serial: RB-01286 Seminar_The_Art_of_Practice The discussion explores the distinction between meditation and contemplation, suggesting that while historically differentiated, contemporary usage of meditation has broadened to encompass practices such as zazen. The talk also... *Practice, Mindfulness, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2001 Rastenberg
Mindfulness Amid Life's Daily Hustle Serial: RB-01281 Seminar_The_Art_of_Practice This talk explores the integration of mindfulness into daily life, emphasizing the practice's ability to provide a sense of presence amid life's demands. The speaker discusses using mindfulness as a counterbalance to life's "... *Practice, Time, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2001 Rastenberg
Crafting Zen: Practice as Transformation Serial: RB-01282 Seminar_The_Art_of_Practice The talk explores the concept of "The Art of Practice" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its dual role: as both a spiritual path and a craft. Key themes include the transformation from early Buddhist traditions relying on oral... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2001 Rastenberg
Imperturbable Joy through Body Awareness Serial: RB-01284 Seminar_The_Art_of_Practice The talk focuses on the practice of mindfulness and establishing an "imperturbable mind," illustrating how attention to the body and its sensations forms the first foundation of mindfulness. It emphasizes perceiving the body with... *Mindfulness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2001 Rastenberg
Zen Wisdom: Beyond Enlightenment Boundaries Serial: RB-01283 Seminar_The_Art_of_Practice The talk centers on the transformation of enlightenment experiences into wisdom within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a serene and kind presence. The discussion delves into the concept of... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2001 Rastenberg
Mindful Engagement in Life's Tasks Serial: EB-00010 The talk addresses the relationship between work and practice within Zen philosophy, emphasizing engagement with life's tasks through mindful presence rather than avoidance. It explores the shift from control to compassion and... *Liberation, American, Posture, Instruction, Intimacy*	Edward Brown	Jun 06 2001
Four Noble Truths and Prison Food Serial: BZ-00102B - *Right Effort, Four Noble Truths, Right Speech, Concentration, Mindfulness, Renunciation,...*	Ross Blum	Jun 02 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Emptiness Serial: BZ-00102A Saturday Lecture - Emptiness, Heart Sutra, Interdependence, Ego, Chanting, Duality, Composure, Attachment, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 26 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Embodied Enlightenment Through Mindfulness Serial: RB-01279 Sesshin The talk focuses on the practice of mindfulness as outlined in the Buddhist tradition, specifically the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. It begins with an exploration of the body and sensory awareness (first foundation), where... *Mindfulness, Buddha, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 25 2001 Johanneshof
Embodied Mindfulness: Walking the Path Serial: RB-01278 Sesshin The talk explores the practice of mindfulness in Zen, focusing on the first foundation outlined in the Satipatthana Sutra—the mindfulness of the body. It emphasizes the importance of developing embodied awareness through the four... *Intention, Mindfulness, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 25 2001 Johanneshof
Integrating Zen Mindfulness in the West Serial: RB-01277 Sesshin The talk focuses on integrating Zen practice within Western contexts, emphasizing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness: mindfulness of the body, feelings, mind, and phenomenal world (dharmas). Mindfulness serves as a... *Mindfulness, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 25 2001 Johanneshof
Mindful Essence: Zen's Path to Awareness Serial: RB-01280 Sesshin The talk explores the practice of mindfulness within Zen traditions, emphasizing the "four foundations of mindfulness" and their integration into Zen practice to experience the essence of mind. Attention is given to mindfulness's... *Mindfulness, Practice, Four Foundations of Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	May 25 2001 Johanneshof
Mindfulness: Weaving Consciousness Anew Serial: RB-01276 Talk_The_Alchemie_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the concept of "The Alchemy of Mindfulness," emphasizing the practice of mindfulness as a transformative process rooted in Buddhist teachings, particularly referencing the Diamond Sutra. It examines how... *Consciousness, Mindfulness, Posture*	Richard Baker	May 20 2001 Luzern
Breath Serial: BZ-00101A Saturday Lecture - Breath, Maylie Scott, Daily Life, Liberation, Harmonizing, Practice Period, Don't Know...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 19 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
2001.05.19-serial.00047 Serial: SO-00047 The talk explores the Zen story of Nangaku polishing a tile to make a mirror, as a metaphor for practice and realization, reflecting on Dogen's interpretation. The discussion emphasizes the non-duality of practice and... *Buddha, Practice, Zazen*		May 19 2001
2001.05.19-serial.00046 Serial: SO-00046 The talk explores Dogen Zenji's "Shobo Genzo Zazen Shin," focusing on its three sections. It delves into different interpretations of Zazen as an extension of Buddha's practice, not merely a therapeutic tool. The discussion... *Zazen, Practice, Consciousness*		May 19 2001
2001.05.18-serial.00045 Serial: SO-00045 The discussion centers on the Shobo Genzo Zazenshin by Dogen, emphasizing the nature and pitfalls of zazen practice. Key insights include the metaphor of zazen as both a tool to address spiritual maladies—such as greed, anger,... *Practice, Buddha, Zazen*		May 18 2001
Memories of Maylie Serial: BZ-00101B - *Four Noble Truths, Right Speech, Peace, Daily Life, American, Priest, Silence, Chanting,...*	Rebecca Mayeno	May 12 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Embodied Spaces in Spiritual Practice Serial: RB-01275 Talks The talk addresses the concept of "embodied space," exploring how family dynamics and personal relationships create distinctive relational fields or "spaces" that influence individual experience. It discusses how these concepts... *Intention, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 09 2001 Johanneshof
Practicing with Impermanence: Reference to Maylie’s Illness Serial: BZ-00100A - *Berkeley Zen Center, Rumi, Priest, Impermanence, Birth-and-Death, Instruction, Emotions,...*	David Weinberg	May 05 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Releasing Ourselves in Life and Death Serial: BZ-00100B Saturday Lecture - Birth-and-Death, Posture, Emotions, Karma, Attachment, Zoom, Continuous Practice, Duality, Ego...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 28 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Embrace Life with Open Heart Serial: EB-00162 The discussion focuses on the importance of engaging with one's thoughts and experiences openly, as emphasized by Zen philosophies, particularly the teachings of Dogen Zenji. It contrasts the common desire to control or distance... *Enemies, Intention, Passions, Letting Go, Peace*	Edward Brown	Apr 09 2001
Three Natures Serial: BZ-00099B Saturday Lecture - *Pure Existence, Daily Life, Big Mind, Two Truths, Discrimination, Ego, confusion, Anger,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 24 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #36 Serial: BZ-00099A Meeting a Person of the Way, One-Day Sitting - BCR-36, Silence, Monastic Practice, Big Mind, Enemies, Bell, Intimacy, Demons, Chanting,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 18 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Discrimination, Non-discrimination, and Essence of Mind Serial: BZ-00098A Saturday Lecture - Discrimination, Discrimination, Dream World, Attachment, Posture, Platform Sutra, Don't...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 17 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Purity of the Boddhisattva Serial: BZ-00098B - *Bodhisattva Way, Berkeley Zen Center, Sangha, Bell, Posture, Cultivation, Manjushri, American...*	Steven Weintraub	Mar 10 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
Hui Neng’s Idealessness/Non-objectification, Non-attachment Serial: BZ-00131B - *Attachment, Karma, Non-attachment, Karmic Consequences, Buddha Nature, Enemies, Platform Sutra...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 03 2001 Berkeley Zen Center
2001.03.02-serial.00050 Serial: SO-00050 The talk primarily explores Senne's interpretation of "koan" as a concept of public responsibility and individual uniqueness within Zen philosophy, drawing on the Lotus Sutra's ten suchnesses for illustrative context. It... *Practice, Dogen, Buddha*		Mar 02 2001
Hongzi (Zen Master) Serial: BZ-00131A - *Silent Illumination, Instruction, Daily Life, Cultivation, confusion, Branching Streams, Light...*	Taigen Dan Leighton	Feb 24 2001 Berkeley Zen Center

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