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Title	Speaker	Date
Precepts Serial: BZ-02616 - *Precepts, Attachment, Addiction, Ordination, Bodhisattva Precepts, Priest, Teacher-and-Student...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 09 2018
The Womb of the Tathagata #3: Our Buddha Nature Precepts Verifying the truth of the teachings through words and phrases - Precepts, Bodhisattva, Suffering, Consciousness	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 09 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Womb of the Tathagata #3: Our Buddha Nature Precepts Origins of the Bodhisattva precepts; development and commentaries; the reasons for Buddhas appearing in this world. - Precepts, Buddha Nature, Transmission, Heart Sutra, Precepts, Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 09 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage
Triple Treasure: Buddha Dharma Sangha Serial: BZ-02615 - Practice Period, Buddha Nature, Peace, War, Intuition, Equanimity, Passions, Hate...	Ellen Webb	Jun 02 2018
Zen Shifts: Beyond Psyche to Soma Serial: RB-02380 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk centers on the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the transformative shift from Western to Eastern cultural perspectives, which is pivotal in Zen Buddhism. The discussion explores how Zen... *Culture, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Mind in Therapeutic Practice Serial: RB-02389 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar "Zenfluence: Harmonizing Mind and Therapy" explores the integration of Zen principles with psychotherapy, emphasizing the practice of bringing "attention to attention" as a mechanism to cultivate equanimity and... *Practice, Time, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Koans and Compassion in Community Serial: RB-02394 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar on Zen and psychotherapy discusses the nature of koans, emphasizing they are designed for lay practitioners rather than exclusively monastic practice, stressing that commitment to practice is the key differentiator... *Practice, Suffering, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Transcending Duality: Beyond Words' Limits Serial: RB-02388 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar discusses the paradox of expressing non-duality through a language inherently built on duality, highlighting the tension between experiencing and articulating the undivided nature of reality. It delves into the... *Separation, Duality, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Embracing Aliveness Beyond Knowing Serial: RB-02381 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar "Zen Meets Psyche: Embracing Aliveness" explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and Western psychotherapy, examining the cultural and linguistic differences in understanding concepts of aliveness, psyche, and soma... *Culture, Ceremony, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Pathways to Experiential Knowing Serial: RB-02392 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar titled "Zen and Psychotherapy" explores the dynamics between emotions, feelings, and the concept of the "inmost request" as a central feature of one's intentional attitude, serving as the host spirit within which... *Time, Practice, Emotions*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen's Path to Healing Suffering Serial: RB-02386 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on the understanding and management of suffering. Key themes include the distinction between physical and psychological suffering, the practice of... *Practice, Suffering, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Connections: Integrating Mind and Therapy Serial: RB-02387 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing a shared yogic worldview that enhances therapeutic practices. It highlights the concept of connectedness versus separation and introduces "suchness" as the... *Practice, Time, War*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Performance: Living Unified Practice Serial: RB-02393 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and process-oriented understanding in both traditional ceremonies and the use of koans. It distinguishes between forms of practice in Rinzai and Soto Zen, emphasizing the... *Koan, Wisdom, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Embodied Wisdom in Zen Therapy Serial: RB-02383 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy, particularly through the lens of undivided activity as presented by Dogen in "Zenki," and its implications for Western psychotherapy. The discussion emphasizes the... *Breath, Culture, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Breath Pathways to Conscious Aliveness Serial: RB-02382 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This seminar explores the transformative potential of intentional breathing practices and their capacity to alter one's connection to life and consciousness, contrasting Western and yogic perspectives on breath and its... *Breath, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Therapy Through Unconscious Presence Serial: RB-02384 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersections between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on how undivided activity and non-consciousness can play roles in therapeutic practices. The discussion considers the idea of 'constellation... *Consciousness, Culture, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen's Path to Undivided Self Serial: RB-02385 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersections of Zen philosophy, psychotherapy, and the concept of hysteria, drawing on historical and literary examples to explore themes of identity, duality, and undivided activity. References include the... *Ceremony, Suffering, Funeral*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Rituals for Emotional Alchemy Serial: RB-02390 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the integration of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, specifically examining the concept of emotional transformation through ritual practices and the application of the Four Brahmaviharas—unlimited friendliness... *Practice, Compassion, Study*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Therapy: Emotional Paths Converged Serial: RB-02391 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and Western psychotherapy, examining how emotional processes and identification shape practice, notably differentiating between cultural identification and Zen de-identification... *Practice, Love, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Priest Shexian and Fayuan from Eihei Shingi Serial: BZ-02614 - *Intuition, Diversity, Funeral, Commitment, Patience, Enemies, Concentration, Instruction,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 26 2018
The Position of Shuso Serial: BZ-02613 - *Practice Period, Big Mind, Hate, Intimacy, Conversation, Culture*	Ellen Webb	May 25 2018
Something To Die For: That's What Makes People Believe In Something Serial: BZ-02612 - *Peace, War, Ego, Practice Period, Karma, Dragons, Hindrances, Passions, Continuous Practice...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 19 2018
Sun-Faced Buddha, Moon-Faced Buddha Serial: BZ-02611 Shuso Talk - *Book of Serenity, Blue Cliff Record, Hate, Non-attachment, Don't Know Mind, Birth-and-...*	Ellen Webb	May 12 2018
The Womb of the Tathagata #2: Introducing the Brahma's Net Sutra Introducing the Brahma's Net Sutra: https://www.tinyurl.com/Brahma-Net - *Buddha Nature, Platform Sutra, Precepts, Buddha, Platform Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 12 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Womb of the Tathagata #2: Introducing the Brahma's Net Sutra Introducing the Brahma's Net Sutra: https://www.tinyurl.com/Brahma-Net - Platform Sutra, Bodhisattva Precepts, Nirvana Sutra, Confession-and-Repentance, Buddha, Buddha...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 12 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage
Enlightenment Zazen Comfort True Comfort Serial: BZ-02610 - *Thoroughness, Four Noble Truths, Practice Period, Attachment, Composure, Buddha Nature, Rinzai...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 05 2018
Breath as the Path Within Serial: RB-02816 Seminar_Constellation-Work_and_Enactments_of_Zen-Practice The talk delves into the concept of the "un-languaged breath body," emphasizing the role of attention in Zen practice through the dynamics of breathing. Attention to each breath is seen as a method to infuse and develop both... *Breath, Time, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Johanneshof
Living the Flowing Practice Serial: RB-02797 Seminar The seminar, titled "Continuing Practice," explores the concept of "undivided activity" and emphasizes understanding everything as an activity rather than an entity. This approach shifts perception by challenging traditional... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Transmission: Energy, Consciousness, Continuity Serial: RB-02798 Seminar The talk explores the concept of transmission within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its multi-generational continuity and its intrinsic relationship to both consciousness and practice. It delves into the distinction between energetic... *Transmission, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Breath Bodies and Dynamic Processes Serial: RB-02815 Seminar_Constellation-Work_and_Enactments_of_Zen-Practice This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and Constellation work, emphasizing the concept of the "unlanguaged breath body" as a central metaphor for accessing a deeper understanding of life's activities rather than... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Koans and Metaphors Serial: RB-02806 Seminar The talk addresses the concept of the imaginal body in Zen practice, focusing on the development of four postures: the physical, physiological, imaginal, and their application in daily life. It further explores the integration of... *Koan, Posture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Now: Experiencing Instant Presence Serial: RB-02805 Seminar This talk focuses on the concept of immediacy within Zen practice, emphasizing that it involves experiencing moments without the mediation of past or future aspirations. It explores the experiential succession of instants,... *Practice, Time, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Rituals of Zen and Simultaneity Serial: RB-02817 Seminar_Constellation-Work_and_Enactments_of_Zen-Practice This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and constellation work, highlighting the role of ceremonies. Ceremonies are discussed as integral yet complex aspects of Zen, reflecting both practical needs and potential... *Ceremony, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Johanneshof
Embodied Insights Beyond Thought Serial: RB-02807 Seminar The main thesis of this talk is an exploration of a Zen koan involving metaphors such as the Buddha's "actuality body" being like space and manifesting form in response to perceptible realms. Participants are encouraged to move... *Koan, Stillness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Connecting Through Zen Experience Serial: RB-02800 Seminar This talk explores the transformation of Zen practice seminars, emphasizing the shift from a focus on knowledge to experience and the importance of practice over mere acquisition of knowledge. The discussion includes an... *Practice, Stillness, Culture*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Exploring Interdependence Through Dynamic Space Serial: RB-02799 Seminar The talk focuses on the conceptual understanding of space not as a mere container but as an active, dynamic participant in our perception of reality, based both on contemporary physics and yogic philosophy. It challenges the... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Embrace Immediacy: Zen's Living Truth Serial: RB-02808 Seminar This seminar explores Zen philosophy, reflecting on the embodiment of immediacy and truth through Zen practices. The dialogue emphasizes the continuous practice of entering the "material stream" of Zen learning and the... *Koan, Culture, War*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Intervals: Gender and Inclusivity Serial: RB-02804 Seminar The seminar centers on the exploration of "undivided activity," emphasizing the idea that all phenomena occur within a specific materiality and temporal context. Discussions highlight concepts from Japanese Buddhism, particularly... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Crystallizing Perception: Awareness in Action Serial: RB-02803 Seminar The talk explores the dynamic process of perception, emphasizing the transformative moment known as the "click-in," where perception crystallizes into an object. It stresses the importance of awareness and separating perceptual... *Bell, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Shifts: Beyond Original Mind Serial: RB-02801 Seminar The seminar explores the concept of shifts in perspectives within Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of the shift itself rather than the points it connects. This no-view shift is pivotal to realization experiences and is... *Practice, Enlightenment, Name*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Embodied Awareness Beyond Thought Boundaries Serial: RB-02802 Seminar The seminar discusses the influence of personal views and beliefs on the body, identifying trauma as a possible outcome. It explores Fernando Pessoa’s concept of "corridors of thought" and the practice of noticing without... *Practice, Buddha, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Practices for PP Opening Sesshin Serial: BZ-02609 - *Practice Period, Gaining Mind, Monastic Practice, Subject-and-Object, Continuous Practice,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 28 2018
The Heart of Priest and Lay Practice Serial: BZ-02608 - *Priest, Gaining Mind, Lay, Lay Practice, Ego, Practice Period, Priest-and-Lay, Teacher-and-...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 21 2018
Spring Rain Serial: BZ-02607 - *Big Mind, Platform Sutra, Dharma Transmission, Ordination, Buddha Nature, Lotus Sutra, Don...*	Shosan Victoria Austin	Apr 14 2018
The Womb of the Tathagata #1 Case 67 of the Book of Serenity; there is not a single sentient being who does not fully possess the wisdom of the enlightened mind. - Flower Adornment Sutra, Koan, Book of Serenity, Book of Serenity, Forgiveness, Buddha Nature...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 14 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Womb of the Tathagata #1 Origin of the tathagathagharba teachings; the Huayen school in China; three marks of existence and four inverted views; skillful means of milk medicine described in the Nirvana Sutra. - Tathagatagharba, Flower Adornment Sutra, Nirvana Sutra, Impermanence, Buddha Nature, Addiction...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 14 2018 AM No Abode Hermitage
Witness to the Rohingas Serial: BZ-02606 - *Religion, Greed, Liberation, Culture, American, Peace, Fox, Patience, resistance, Building...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Mar 31 2018
Faith In Practice Serial: BZ-02605 - *Karma, Buddha Ancestors, Confession-and-Repentance, Doubt, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Evil,...*	Gerry Oliva	Mar 24 2018
Whole-Hearted Practice Serial: BZ-02604 - *Buddha Mind, Dharma Transmission, Samadhi, Birth-and-Death, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Chanting,...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Mar 17 2018
Shikantaza Serial: BZ-02603 - *Discrimination, Duality, Continuous Practice, Daily Life, Separation, Karma, Addiction,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 10 2018

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