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Title	Speaker	Date
Trusting Zen: Pathways to Awakening Serial: RB-01106 Sesshin This talk examines critical aspects of Zen practice, emphasizing trust in oneself and the world, as informed by teachings from Yamada Mumon Roshi. Core themes include the concept of "habit body," "unobstructed body," and "... *Practice, Wisdom, Time*	Richard Baker	Dec 03 1998 Crestone
Impermanence, Vow and Sojun Serial: BZ-00184A - *Vow, Birth-and-Death, Doubt, Obstacles, Karma, Transmission, Bell, Repentance, Gratitude,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Dec 02 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Harmony in Modern Practice Serial: RB-01105B Sesshin The talk explores various facets of Zen practice, emphasizing the balance between intuitive trust and studied understanding of practice. The discussion highlights the efforts to integrate traditional Zen teachings with... *Practice, Zazen, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Dec 01 1998 Crestone
Embodying Zen: Beyond Mental Constructs Serial: RB-01105A Sesshin This talk explores the concept of Sesshin as a physical passage within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of experiencing the physical path rather than adhering to mental constructs or images. It draws parallels between... *Practice, Time, Japan*	Richard Baker	Dec 01 1998 Crestone
Dogen’s Continuous Practice Serial: BZ-00167A - *Continuous Practice, Buddha Ancestors, Demons, Mindfulness, Concentration, Offering, Posture,...*	Maylie Scott	Nov 30 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Feminist Lens on Our Practice Serial: BZ-00168A - *Lay, Sangha, Culture, Liberation, Monastic Practice, Mahayana, Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature...*	Dolly Gatozzi	Nov 28 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen's Flow: Beyond Fixed Forms Serial: RB-01104 Seminar_Dogen This talk examines the nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the fluidity of Buddhist practice without fixed forms, as articulated by Dogen. The content discourages rigid attachment to rituals or forms, such as the act of sitting... *Buddha, Practice, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Nov 22 1998 Crestone
Dogen's Zen: Stillness and Shift Serial: RB-01102 Seminar_Dogen The talk explores the significance of Dogen in the context of Zen practice, focusing on "fixed sitting" as a form of meditation and investigation. It delves into the dualities of stillness and movement, traditional versus dynamic... *Posture, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 1998 Crestone
Unveiling Zen: Sit, Inquire, Realize Serial: RB-01103 Seminar_Dogen The seminar focuses on the teachings of Dogen, specifically exploring the Zen concept of "tile is a tile, jewel is a jewel." The discussion emphasizes the practice of seated meditation (zazen) as an embodiment of becoming a "... *Buddha, Meditation, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 1998 Crestone
Zen Beyond Thinking's Boundaries Serial: RB-01101 Seminar_Dogen The talk explores the concept of "non-thinking" in Zen practice, as articulated by Dogen, questioning the distinction between thinking and non-thinking and how this impacts one's practice and understanding of self. The discussion... *Dogen, Practice, Transmission*	Richard Baker	Nov 21 1998 Crestone
2nd Precept: Take Not What is Not Given Serial: BZ-00440B - *Precepts, Vow, Liberation, Dependent Origination, Lineage, Renunciation, Conversation, Dharma...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Nov 21 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Embodied Zen: Dogen's Living Philosophy Serial: RB-01100A Seminar_Dogen The seminar explores Dogen's teachings, focusing on the integration of philosophy and practice within Zen Buddhism. It discusses Dogen's influence on Western Zen practice, the importance of understanding his work beyond... *Dogen, Practice, Study*	Richard Baker	Nov 20 1998 Crestone
Transcending Thought: Embracing Non-Thinking Serial: RB-01100B Seminar_Dogen The talk focuses on the philosophy of Dogen, particularly the concept of "non-thinking" within Zen meditation practice. The discussion explores how practitioners align with or diverge from Dogen's teachings, primarily through the... *Practice, Effort, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Nov 20 1998 Crestone
Dogen’s Guidelines for Studying the Way Serial: BZ-00837 Class 4 of 4 - *Chanting, Separation, Harmonizing, Lotus Sutra, Subject-and-Object, Offering, Religion, Priest...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 19 1998 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Chanting Serial: SF-00045 The talk discusses two main topics: encouraging consistent practice during Zen practice periods and the proper pronunciation of Japanese chants. The discussion emphasizes the importance of horizontal and vertical balance in... Practice Period, Vow, Delusion, Chanting, Continuous Practice, Emotions, Ego, Doubt...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 17 1998
Dogen: "Seek A True Teacher" Serial: BZ-00440A Saturday Lecture - Teacher-and-Student, Daily Life, Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, Instruction, Emotions,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 14 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Dogen’s Guidelines for Studying the Way Serial: BZ-00838 Class 3 of 4 - *Happiness, Intimacy, Equanimity, Instruction, New Year, Obstacles, Don't Know Mind,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 12 1998 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Embrace Uncertainty, Find Enlightenment Serial: RB-01098 Sesshin The talk delves into the nature of enlightenment, emphasizing that it arises from embracing uncertainty rather than seeking certainty. It discusses the practice of mindfulness, highlighting the significance of the four... *Practice, Buddha, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Nov 07 1998 Johanneshof
Zen Mind: Needing Nothing, Embracing All Serial: RB-01099 Sesshin The talk emphasizes the importance of developing a "mind that needs nothing," which is closely related to the Zen mind. The discussion touches on various aspects of Zen practice, including Dogen's koans, the nature of... *Buddha, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Nov 07 1998 Johanneshof
Discontinuity and the Enlightened Self Serial: RB-01097B Sesshin This talk delves into the themes of discontinuity, the self, and spiritual practice, drawing primarily on the works of Dogen and Nagarjuna. The discussion revolves around the understanding of discontinuity, articulated by Dogen,... *Practice, Dogen, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Nov 07 1998 Johanneshof
Zen Balance: Tradition Meets Transformation Serial: RB-01096 Sesshin The session emphasizes the collective development of practice within a Sangha, drawing on Zen philosophy's focus on integrity and tradition, while also exploring openness to broader Buddhist practices. A central theme is the... *Buddha, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 07 1998 Johanneshof
Beyond Perception: Embracing Shared Nature Serial: RB-01097A Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of shared nature in Zen practice, emphasizing moving beyond likes, dislikes, and habitual perspectives to cultivate a sangha body. This shared nature is suggested as a fundamental part of realizing... *Time, Sangha, Vow*	Richard Baker	Nov 07 1998 Johanneshof
Dogen’s Guidelines for Studying the Way Serial: BZ-00839 Class 2 of 4 - *Buddha Nature, Separation, Birth-and-Death, Right Effort, Duality, Instruction, Don't...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 05 1998 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Dogen’s Guidelines for Studying the Way Serial: BZ-00840 Part 1 of 4 - *Birth-and-Death, Impermanence, Continuous Practice, Hate, Six Realms, Attachment, Soto Zen,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 29 1998 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Correct Attitudes For Practice Period Serial: BZ-00441B Saturday Lecture - Practice Period, Mindfulness, Daily Life, Practice Period, Composure, Posture, Thoroughness,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 25 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Buddhism's Global Community Evolution Serial: RB-01092 Congress_DBU The talk examines the adaptation and significance of Buddhism in the West, emphasizing the challenges of forming an authentic Sangha in a Western context. It highlights the importance of community support, the balance between... *Sangha, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Oct 24 1998 Freiburg
Embodied Connection in Modern Sangha Serial: RB-01093 Congress_DBU The talk centers on the concept of Sangha, exploring its traditional and evolving definitions and emphasizing its role as an essential aspect of practicing Buddhism alongside Buddha and Dharma. The speaker discusses how Sangha... *Sangha, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Oct 24 1998 Freiburg
The Feeling Of Practice Period Serial: SF-00148 Wednesday talk; the heart and determination to study - to support and appreciate the practice period. The talk focuses on the importance and spirit of the Zen practice period at Green Gulch, emphasizing mindfulness and the collective atmosphere that foster personal growth and communal support within a zen community. Discussion... *Practice Period, Impermanence, Mindfulness, Precepts, Zazen Mind, Silence, Big Mind,...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Oct 21 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Mindfulness, Connection, and Social Change Serial: RB-01091 Talk_The_Wisdom_of_Unsecured_Life The talk "The Wisdom of Unsecured Life" emphasizes the balance between personal meditation practices and their relationship with societal engagement, discussing concepts such as the trust inherent in meditation and... *Buddhism, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	Oct 18 1998 Luzern
How To Respond To A Practice Period Serial: BZ-00441A Saturday Lecture - Practice Period, Practice Period, Lay Practice, Monastic Practice, Nirvana, Lay, Commitment,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 17 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Pathways: Embracing Change and Growth Serial: SF-00040 The talk outlines a reflective journey from initial resistance to Zen practice to a deep engagement at the Zen Center, marked by participation in various roles and evolving understanding of personal motives and questions. Themes... *Practice Period, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Priest, Suzuki Roshi, Instruction, Happiness,...*	Barbara Kohn	Oct 14 1998
Koun Ejo's Commentary - Ummon's Radiant Light Serial: BZ-00438B Saturday Lecture - Koun Ejô, Ummon, Buddha Nature, Discrimination, Subject-and-Object, Samadhi, Liberation,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 11 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
One Continuous Life Serial: BZ-00438A - *Buddha Ancestors, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Lay Ordination, Priest, Continuous...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 10 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindful Journey: Awakening Through Zen Serial: RB-01095 Congress The talk explores human and Buddha capacities, especially regarding vision and intention within the context of Zen practice, highlighting the lack of literature on adept lay practice compared to monastic teachings. It emphasizes... *Practice, Koan, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Oct 10 1998 Bremen
Mindful Transcendence Through Meditation Serial: RB-01094 Congress The talk explores the concept of "Stepping into a New World" through meditation, emphasizing how meditation transforms perception, creating an internal world that transcends ordinary experience. Discussion includes the profound... *Meditation, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 10 1998 Bremen
October 3rd, 1998, Serial No. 00439, Side B Serial: BZ-00439B #duplicate-please-hide - *Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Berkeley Zen Center, Precepts, Religion, Priest, Bell,...*		Oct 03 1998
Way Seeking Mind/Dharma Entrustment Serial: BZ-01068 Saturday Lecture - *Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Precepts, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Bowing, Religion,...*	Maylie Scott	Oct 03 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Breath and Stillness: Pathways to Presence Serial: RB-01090 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels This talk addresses the interplay of emotions, mindfulness, and the practice of meditation within the context of Buddhism, contrasting it with Western approaches to handling emotions. A central thesis is the cultivation of... *Breath, Stillness, Emotions*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Vows Over Karma: Zen's Path Serial: RB-01089 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels The talk explores the concept of living life guided by vows rather than karma, emphasizing that wisdom and truth arise from actions aligned with Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It touches upon personal experiences in practicing Zen,... *Buddha, Vow, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Embodying Dharma: Zen's Living Art Serial: RB-01088 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels This talk discusses the symbolic and practical significance of a Buddha statue during a seminar focused on Zen philosophy, highlighting the acquisition of an Edo period Buddha for Johanneshof and its spiritual representation of... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Embracing Interdependence Through Presence Serial: RB-01086 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels The talk explores the Buddhist concepts of interdependence, interpenetration, and taking refuge in the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. By discussing the interconnectedness of all things, the speaker delves into how... *Time, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Boundaryless Mindfulness: Unveiling Impermanence Serial: RB-01087 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels The talk explores the concept of the "Three Jewels" in Buddhism, emphasizing the impermanence of the self and the embodied experience of mindfulness in Zen practice. Key themes include the dissolution of the "thought shield" body... *Buddha, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Anchoring Presence: The Power of Buddha Serial: RB-01076 Talk_Amithaba_Buddha The talk explores the significance of acquiring an Amida Buddha statue as a pivotal addition to the Johanneshof practice space, reflecting on how such representations enhance spiritual practice and symbolize deeper connections to... *Buddha, Practice, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Sep 30 1998 Johanneshof
Traditional Practice Serial: BZ-00439A - *Dragons, Religion, American, Vimalakirti, Priest, Lineage, Evil, Culture*	Dairyu Michael Wenger	Sep 26 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Dharma Transmission Serial: BZ-00437B - *Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Practice Period, Lineage, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center,...*	Maylie Scott and Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 19 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Keeping Precepts: Vows Serial: BZ-00437A - *Vow, Obstacles, Offering, Anger, New Year, Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Rinzai, Teacher-...*	Myoan Grace Schireson	Sep 12 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Way-Seeking Mind in Practice Serial: RB-01083 Seminar_Way-Seeking_Mind The talk explores the concept of the "way-seeking mind," with a focus on how shifts between different states or "modes of mind" can enhance understanding and acceptance, integral to Zen Buddhist practice. It discusses the... *Practice, Intention, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1998 Johanneshof
Way-Seeking Mind Unveiled Serial: RB-01084 Seminar_Way-Seeking_Mind The talk explores the concept of "way-seeking mind" as a fundamental aspect of Buddhist practice, similar to states of intuition or being "in the zone" but distinctly different due to its reliance on regular practice and life... *Practice, Time, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1998 Johanneshof
Zen's Uncorrected Mind Journey Serial: RB-01085 Seminar_Way-Seeking_Mind The talk discusses the concept of the "uncorrected mind" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of approaching Zazen with an accepting attitude. This allows the mind to naturally correct itself without conscious interference... *Practice, Posture, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1998 Johanneshof
Way-Seeking Mind: Practice Over Understanding Serial: RB-01082 Seminar_Way-Seeking_Mind The seminar explores the concept of "way-seeking mind," emphasizing its significance in Zen practice as a mindset that prioritizes practice over understanding. This mindset is characterized by non-comparative acceptance and... *Wisdom, Practice, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1998 Johanneshof

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