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Title	Speaker	Date
The Diamond Sutra: Commentary Serial: BZ-00918 Class 5 of 5 - *Offering, Attachment, Mindfulness, Liberation, Karma, Sixth Patriarch, Passions, Buddha Mind,...*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Oct 14 2000 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindful Unity: Embracing Objectless Presence Serial: RB-01264 Sesshin The talk centers on the Zen practice of "objectless mindfulness" and how practicing with the phrase "this very mind is Buddha" allows one to perceive everything as interconnected events rather than isolated objects. By enacting... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 14 2000 Johanneshof
Buddha Mind in Every Moment Serial: RB-01262 Sesshin The talk explores the integration of the phrase "this very mind is Buddha" with the concept of the six paramitas, touching on themes such as Dharma friendships versus personal friendships, and how intentions and perceptions shape... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Oct 14 2000 Johanneshof
Mindfulness and the Bodhisattva Path Serial: RB-01263 Sesshin The talk explores the evolution of Bodhisattva practice, emphasizing its adaptation from small tribal groups in early Buddhism to the large populations in China, and the impact of psychological transformations when practicing the... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 14 2000 Johanneshof
Mindfulness is the Path to Buddha Serial: RB-01261 Sesshin The talk focuses on understanding Buddhist practice, particularly the concept of "this very mind is Buddha" and its integration into one's life and practice. The discussion addresses Zen practices like zazen, kinhin, and how... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 14 2000 Johanneshof
Embrace Impermanence, Live Authentically Serial: EB-00161 The talk explores the nature of meditation and the subjective approach to life, questioning the standard pursuit of rigid plans or external guidelines in favor of personal experience and direct awareness. The discussion... *Big Mind, Impermanence, Don't Know Mind*	Edward Brown	Oct 09 2000
The Diamond Sutra: Commentary Serial: BZ-00916 Class 4 of 5 - *Anger, Karma, Attachment, Nirvana, Liberation, Obstacles, Four Noble Truths, Vow, Passions...*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Oct 07 2000 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Bonds: Beyond Ordinary Friendship Serial: RB-01257 Seminar_Zen-Practice_and_Dharma-Friendship The talk explores the concept of friendship within the context of Zen practice, delineating the difference between conventional social friendships and Dharma friendships, which are marked by deeper connections forged through... *Time, Practice, Love*	Richard Baker	Oct 06 2000 Münster
Zen and the Art of Friendship Serial: RB-01256 Seminar_Zen-Practice_and_Dharma-Friendship The talk focuses on exploring the concept of friendship in the context of Zen practice, proposing that it may transcend typical notions of intimacy and alienation. Reflections on personal experiences and teachings suggest that... *Practice, Love*	Richard Baker	Oct 06 2000 Münster
Compassion Over Justice in Zen Serial: RB-01259 Seminar_Zen-Practice_and_Dharma-Friendship The talk explores the intricate dynamics between justice and compassion in Zen practice, emphasizing the need to prioritize compassion over justice for a more harmonious life and practice. It highlights how one's initial approach... *Compassion, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 06 2000 Münster
Zen Friendship: Embracing Empty Wholeness Serial: RB-01258 Seminar_Zen-Practice_and_Dharma-Friendship The talk delves into the intersection of Zen practice and the concept of friendship, exploring how true friendship transcends both intimacy and alienation. It further discusses the impact of Zen practice on relationships,... *Practice, Time, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Oct 06 2000 Münster
Walking the Path of Dharma Friendship Serial: RB-01260 Seminar_Zen-Practice_and_Dharma-Friendship The talk explores the nature of Dharma friendship within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a non-comparative mindset and the intimacy that arises from shared spiritual journeys. A specific narrative... *Time, Effort, Culture*	Richard Baker	Oct 06 2000 Münster
The Whole World Is Medicine Serial: SF-00078 "The Four Nourishments" This talk explores the concept of the "Four Nourishments" within Zen practice, focusing on how these elements inform our understanding of our lives and practices. The speaker uses a traditional Zen koan, "Medicine and disease... *Practice Period, Teacher-and-Student, Samadhi, Continuous Practice, Commitment, Passions,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Sep 30 2000
Recommendations for Fall Practice Period Serial: BZ-00120A Saturday Lecture - Practice Period, Practice Period, Birth-and-Death, Ego, Intimacy, Commitment, Chanting, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 30 2000 Berkeley Zen Center
The Diamond Sutra: Commentary Serial: BZ-00920 Class 3 of 5 - *Karma, Offering, Lotus Sutra, Renunciation, Skandas, Liberation, Vow, Nirvana*...	Red Pine Bill Porter	Sep 30 2000 3 Berkeley Zen Center
The Diamond Sutra: Commentary Serial: BZ-00917 Class 2 of 5 - *Offering, Attachment, Passions, Anger, Karma, Nirvana, Nirvana Sutra, Impermanence, Sanctuary...*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Sep 23 2000 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen's Challenge: Rewriting Your Story Serial: RB-01244 Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of personal narratives, how they anchor and define self-conception, and the transformative potential of Zen practice in challenging and rewriting these stories. It emphasizes the role of mindfulness... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Sensory Harmony in Dharma Practice Serial: RB-01245 Sesshin This talk explores the immersive practice of the Dharma through the lens of sensory experience and the distinction between passive and active creativity. Emphasis is placed on the six-fold sensory engagement and the practice of... *Practice, Buddha, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Swimming Through Inner Narratives Serial: RB-01243B Sesshin The talk discusses the challenges of personal experiences, particularly focusing on health crises, and how these can be significant moments of growth and reflection within a Zen community. An examination of narrative and the self... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Embrace the Particular: Zen Clarity Serial: RB-01243A Sesshin The talk focuses on the practice of Zen by immersing oneself in the particular without confining it to a sense of wholeness or generalization. There is an emphasis on the educational value of experiencing contrasts and the... *Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Sangha's Soul: Unity in Practice Serial: RB-01241 Practice-Month_Talks The talk addresses the evolution of the Sangha and the role individual and communal consciousness play in spiritual practice. The discussion explores the persistence of societal opposition to practice and the historical context... *Sangha, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Walking in the Void's Embrace Serial: RB-01242B Sesshin The talk examines the realization of Zen practice, emphasizing the sufficiency of current understanding and practice while highlighting the common lack of confidence in truly realizing Zen's potential. It underscores the... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Presence Beyond Words: Zen Moments Serial: RB-01242A Sesshin The talk primarily explores the concept of being present and finding coherence in each moment, emphasizing the practice of mindfulness and attentiveness in Zen philosophy. The discussion touches on visual meditation, exploring a... *Practice, Consciousness, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Zen Ranks: Journey Into Awareness Serial: RB-01240 Practice-Month_Talks The September 2000 talk centers on the intricacies of Zen practice, specifically focusing on the concept of the five ranks within the Rinzai school, as formalized by Hakuin Zenji. These ranks are seen as a progression beyond koan... *Buddha, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 21 2000 Johanneshof
Beyond Thinking: Embodying Zen Awareness Serial: RB-01239A Practice-Month_Talks This talk explores the dynamic shift from a conceptual to an experiential approach in Zen practice, particularly focusing on two significant teachings: the "Five Ranks" and the "Sandokai." It emphasizes the transition from... *Practice, Sandokai, Five Ranks*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2000 Johanneshof
Vows as Symbols in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01239B Practice-Month_Talks This talk delves into the nature of the Bodhisattva vows in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the distinction between taking vows as literal commitments versus viewing them as symbolic intentions. It explores the differing... *Consciousness, Vow, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2000 Johanneshof
Resonance and the Art of Dialogue Serial: RB-01238 Practice-Month_Talks The talk discusses the complexity of communication and perception, exploring how personal experiences, emotions, and context shape understanding and expression. The dialogue examines the difficulty in articulating feelings that... *Time, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 16 2000 Johanneshof
Silent Teachings of Zen Listening Serial: RB-01237 Practice-Month_Talks The talk centers on the concept of listening in Zen practice, specifically the idea that inanimate objects can teach the Dharma, a notion drawn from dialogues between ancient Zen masters. It explores the intentionality in... *Time, Bell, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 16 2000 Johanneshof
Why Do We Practice? Serial: BZ-00083B Saturday Lecture - Practice, Don't Know Mind, Ego, Monastic Practice, Big Mind, Manjushri, Attachment,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 09 2000 Berkeley Zen Center
Experiencing Zen: Beyond Analytical Understanding Serial: RB-01251 Practice-Week_Sandokai This talk centers on the interpretation and practice of Zen philosophy, with a specific focus on the text "Sandokai." The discussion explores philosophical dualities such as light and dark, wisdom and delusion, and the... *Practice, Mindfulness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Breathing Presence: Subtle Mindfulness Practice Serial: RB-01250 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk centers on the practice of mindfulness, emphasizing the subtlety and presence with each breath, devoid of any intention to achieve specific outcomes. The discussion highlights the ordinary yet profound experience of... *Breath, Practice, Effort*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Embodying Time Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01248 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk explores the multifaceted nature of time, historical continuity, and embodiment as discussed in Zen practice, emphasizing the teachings of the "Sandokai." The discourse highlights the significance of diverting mental... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Awakening Through Non-Conceptual Zen Serial: RB-01249 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk explores the theme of personal continuity and the process of maintaining non-conceptual awareness in Zen practice, highlighting the Sandokai's role in understanding this practice through "maintaining the one." This... *Practice, Sixth Patriarch, Culture*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Harmony in Zen: Beyond Translation Serial: RB-01253 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk explores the relational nature of Zen teaching, emphasizing that true understanding emerges through interaction rather than isolated study. The speaker critiques common translations of the "Sandokai" text, pointing out... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Sensory Zen: Experiencing Timeless Harmony Serial: RB-01247 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk focuses on the integration of sensory experiences and Zen practice, explaining the roles of chanting, incense, and bowing as means to engage the senses fully and achieve a holistic experience. The discussion delves into... *Time, Practice, Japan*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Unified Presence: Mindfulness in Space Serial: RB-01246 Practice-Week_Sandokai The main thesis of this talk explores the concept of "Sandokai," or the merging of difference and unity, highlighting the integration of mindfulness into both physical and mental spaces. It emphasizes the importance of... *Time, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Embodied Awakening Beyond Understanding Serial: RB-01252 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk primarily focuses on the concept of "enactment" in spiritual practice, emphasizing its role in understanding both Zen Buddhism and Tibetan visualization practices. The discussion revolves around how enactment differs... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Merging Awareness with Emptiness Serial: RB-01254 Practice-Week_Sandokai This talk explores the practice of awareness and merging with emptiness through Zen teachings, emphasizing the process of existential integration and sensory interaction. The discussion pivots on identifying the practice of... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Journey Into Zen's Experiential Order Serial: RB-01255 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk explores the practice of the non-conceptual mind in Zen philosophy, emphasizing a journey into 'darkness' where one moves beyond distinctions towards a form of inner silence and experiential structure. The discussion... *Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
The Diamond Sutra: Commentarty Serial: BZ-00919 Class 1 of 5 - *Offering, Skandas, Attachment, Mahayana, Vow, Nirvana, Heart Sutra, Liberation, Renunciation...*	Red Pine Bill Porter	Sep 09 2000 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Anchored Mindfulness: Discovering Inner Realms Serial: RB-01236 Practice-Month_Talks The talk discusses the significance of creating a dedicated practice environment, referencing the efforts to secure land for the Crestone center to ensure its growth and continuity. The discussion then delves into the practice of... *Mindfulness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 06 2000 Johanneshof
Interwoven Truths in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01235 Practice-Month_Talks The talk explores the interrelation of emptiness and appearance within Zen philosophy, focusing on Tosan Ryokai's Five Positions and its commentaries by Sosan Honjaku. The discussion highlights the transmission of teachings to... *Time, Emptiness, Nirvana*	Richard Baker	Sep 05 2000 Johanneshof
Blue Cliff Record: Case #2 Serial: BZ-00083A Nondiscriminating Mind within Discrimination, Sesshin Day 3 - Discrimination, BCR-2, Discrimination, Dragons, Non-discrimination, Attachment, Hsin Hsin Ming...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 04 2000 Berkeley Zen Center
Codependent Chain of Origination: Why We Sit Serial: BZ-00082B Sesshin Day 2 - Dependent Origination, Zazen, Dependent Origination, Birth-and-Death, Attachment, Ego, Nirvana...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 03 2000 Berkeley Zen Center
Sangha: The Power of Presence Serial: RB-01234A Practice-Month_Talks The talk explores the concept of Sangha as a communal practice space, proposing it as a "liberated area" for personal and communal transformation. It contrasts Sangha traditions with other social living forms, highlighting the... *Sangha, Practice, Hate*	Richard Baker	Sep 03 2000 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Aligning Spine and Spirit Serial: RB-01234B Practice-Month_Talks The talk centers on the significance of body posture, particularly the alignment of the spine, in Zen practice and its symbolic relationship to spiritual attitude. The discussion emphasizes the Zen approach of aligning physical... *Practice Period, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 03 2000 Johanneshof
Genjokoan Commentary Serial: BZ-00082A Sesshin Day 1 - Genjokoan, Subject-and-Object, Continuous Practice, Renunciation, Lay Practice, Absolute-and-...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 02 2000 Berkeley Zen Center
One Buddha, Three Boddhisattvas: Practice is Everything Serial: BZ-00081B Saturday Lecture - Buddha, Bodhisattva, Practice, Composure, Buddha Nature, Big Mind, Manjushri, Daily Life,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 26 2000 Berkeley Zen Center
Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness Serial: BZ-00085B Unity in Diversity, Diversity in Unity, Saturday Lecture - Sandokai, Branching Streams, Subject-and-Object, Diversity, Bell, Oneness, Precepts, Branching...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 19 2000 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Fluidity in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00160 The discussion focuses on the practice of form within Zen and yoga, emphasizing the challenges experienced with the rigidity of practice and the realization of bodily autonomy. Personal anecdotes illustrate the process of... *Kinhin, Heart Sutra, Death, Chanting*	Edward Brown	Aug 16 2000

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