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Title	Speaker	Date
Mindfulness: Balancing Uniqueness and Universality Serial: RB-01026 Seminar_The_Nature_of_Mind The talk delves into the concept of "here-ness" as a unique, non-universal experience that enables insight and realization. This is juxtaposed with universality, drawing on examples from Zen teachings and scientific principles... *Practice, Time, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Feb 27 1998 Chiemsee
Sangha Ethics Serial: BZ-00342B - *Precepts, Confession-and-Repentance, Repentance, Commitment, Teacher-and-Student, Diversity,...*	Peter Overton	Feb 14 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Improv Serial: BZ-00342A - *Offering, Obstacles, Big Mind, Daily Life, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Conversation,...*	Karen DeCotis	Feb 07 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Priest Practice Serial: BZ-00341B Saturday Lecture - Practice, Priest, Priest, Ordination, Renunciation, Lay, Lay Practice, Commitment, Priest-and-...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 31 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Knowing, Not Knowing, Nonknowing Serial: BZ-00341A - *Culture, Ego, American, Building, Religion, Darkness and Light, Bodhidharma, Duality, Heart...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Jan 24 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Self, No-Self Serial: BZ-00340B Saturday Lecture - Nirvana, Birth-and-Death, confusion, Impermanence, Happiness, Patience, Greed, Anger...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 18 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
The Jewel Called The Sangha Serial: SF-00063 Sunday talk Jan PP; you are blessed by the people who want to practice with you who are not necessarily the people you would choose to practice with. The talk explores the essential nature of Sangha, the community of practitioners, emphasizing the role of individuals not necessarily chosen but present for practice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding and... *Interdependence, Lotus Sutra, Separation, causation, Instruction, Intimacy, Observe, Bell,...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jan 11 1998 Green Gulch Farm
Bodhisattva Ceremony: Repentance Serial: BZ-00340A Saturday Lecture - Bodhisattva Ceremony, Repentance, Repentance, Forgiveness, Priest, Evil, Discrimination, Peace...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 10 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Constancy Serial: BZ-00339A Saturday Lecture - Constancy, Constancy, Patience, Big Mind, Continuous Practice, Building, Daily Life, Composure...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 03 1998 Berkeley Zen Center
Transcending Identity Through Mindful Practice Serial: EB-00137 The talk examines the habitual formation of self-identity and its relation to Buddhist liberation, exploring transformative practices beyond conventional self-conceptions. It references Zen teacher Rinzai's "person of no rank" to... *Posture, Desire, Bowing, Intention, confusion*	Edward Brown	1998
Buddhism At Millennium's Edge Serial: SF-00030 Seminar 1 The talk explores the interplay between the speaker's writing career and Zen practice, detailing personal anecdotes from the literary world while discussing key principles of Zen that influence writing. Themes include confronting... Dragons, Evil, Rinzai, Ego, Bell, Discrimination, Greed, Silence, Balance, Conversation...	Peter Matthiessen	1998
Moments of Joyous Zen Realization Serial: EB-00135 The talk explores the complexities of Zen practice and community life, highlighting the significance of personal experience in understanding enlightenment. It recounts humorous anecdotes from a 1969 Zen Center practice period and... *Realization, Dragons, Bell*	Edward Brown	1998
Embrace Imperfection, Live Fully Serial: EB-00136 The talk discusses the Zen concept of "the real way" which accommodates imperfections and difficulties rather than striving for an unattainable state of perfection or immunity from problems. It emphasizes the importance of... *Heart Sutra, Big Mind, Sutra, Soto Zen, Posture*	Edward Brown	1998
Embracing The Pathless Zen Way Serial: EB-00138 The lecture delves into the interpretation of Dōgen's essay "Būkansazengi," focusing on the idea that the "real way circulates everywhere," emphasizing that practice and enlightenment are not prerequisites for accessing the... *Sangha, Soto Zen, Bell, Bowing*	Edward Brown	1998
Zen Unveiled: Individual Experience Speaks Serial: EB-00139 The talk explores the unique Zen practice experiences of Phil Wilson, highlighting the value of individuality in spiritual practice beyond formal teaching roles. The discussion emphasizes mental posture in meditation, focusing on... *Posture, Non-thinking, Hyakujo, Priest*	Edward Brown	1998
Forgiveness Serial: BZ-00339B Saturday Lecture - Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Anger, Buddha Nature, New Year, Karma, confusion, Samsara,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 13 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Rigth Concentration Serial: BZ-01067 Rohatsu Day 3 - *Mindfulness, Right Effort, Concentration, American, Dependent Origination, Don't Know...*	Maylie Scott	Dec 03 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Emptiness Embodied: Living the Heart Sutra Serial: RB-01025 Seminar_Heart_Sutra The talk in December 1997 focuses on the study and understanding of the Heart Sutra, particularly examining its concepts of emptiness and form. It discusses the philosophical and practical application of dharma principles within... *Practice, Study, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Dec 1997 Crestone
Preparing for Sesshin/Introducing Tantos Serial: BZ-00346B Rohatsu Day 1 - Sesshin, Tanto, Admonitions, Jewel Mirror Samadhi, Instruction, Samadhi, Discrimination, Bell...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 01 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Avoiding Idle Talk Serial: BZ-00346A Saturday Lecture - Right Speech, Discrimination, Silence, Eight Aspects, Nirvana, Perfect Wisdom, Precepts, Ego,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 22 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Women Teachers Serial: BZ-00325B - *Interview, Vow, Mahayana, Four Noble Truths, Chanting, Lotus Sutra, Demons, Doubt, Peace...*	Mary Mocine	Nov 16 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Wisdom Serial: BZ-00325A Saturday Lecture - Wisdom, Five Ranks, Ego, Karmic Consciousness, Eight Awarenesses, Right Speech, Attachment,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 15 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Intimacy Serial: BZ-00324B - Intimacy, Buddha Ancestors, Peace, Separation, Culture, Anger, Patience, Interview...	Hozan Alan Senauke	Nov 08 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Eights Aspects Enlightened Person/Right Samadhi Serial: BZ-00324A Saturday Lecture - Eight Aspects, Enlightenment, Samadhi, Samadhi, Concentration, Eight Aspects, Composure,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 02 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Seeing Buddha in Every Being Serial: EB-00130 The main thesis of the talk explores the inherent Buddha nature present in all beings, regardless of age or action. It emphasizes that recognizing and honoring this shared nature in ourselves and others fosters mutual respect and... *Evil, Separation, Sangha, Faith, Liberation*	Edward Brown	Nov 02 1997
Eight Awarenesses: Desires & Satisfaction Serial: BZ-00323B Saturday Lecture - Eight Awarenesses, Desire, Satisfaction, Eight Awarenesses, Nirvana, Greed, Eight Aspects,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 10 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Everyday Zen: Mindfulness in Motion Serial: RB-01018 Talk_Everyday_Zen The talk examines the concept of "Everyday Zen," emphasizing the importance of practice within daily life, even outside a monastic setting. It emphasizes acceptance of circumstances, mindfulness, and language as tools for... *Practice, Enlightenment, Intention*	Richard Baker	Oct 09 1997 Göttingen
Blue Cliff Record: Case #48 Serial: BZ-00323A Fish In Net, Saturday Lecture - BCR-48, Commitment, Teacher-and-Student, Priest, Lay, Ego, Rinzai, Interview, Observe,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 04 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Imagining Reality: Beyond Delusion Serial: RB-01010 Workshop_Transforming_the_3_Natures This talk explores the Yogacara concept of the Three Natures—imaginary, relative, and absolute—using these frameworks to understand how our perceptions shape reality and practice. The workshop emphasizes the interplay of... *Practice, Consciousness, Delusion*	Richard Baker	Sep 28 1997
Layers of Perception in Buddhism Serial: RB-01008 Workshop_Transforming_the_3_Natures The talk explores the Yogacara concept of the "three natures" (imaginary, relative, and absolute) and how these can be understood as different patterns of consciousness affecting our perception of reality. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Consciousness, Delusion*	Richard Baker	Sep 28 1997
Mindful Living Through Ethical Precepts Serial: RB-01009A Workshop_Transforming_the_3_Natures The talk discusses the significance of precepts in Buddhist practice, emphasizing their role in cultivating mindfulness and ethical conduct. The discussion highlights the complexity of adhering to precepts, like not killing, in... *Precepts, Vow, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Sep 28 1997
Interconnectedness Beyond Illusion Serial: RB-01009B Workshop_Transforming_the_3_Natures The talk addresses the complex interplay between Zen concepts of form and emptiness, as well as the absolute and relative realities. It explores how enlightenment experiences, akin to Protestant conversion narratives, are often... *Interdependence, Enlightenment, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Sep 28 1997
What Is The Ember You Carry With You? Serial: SF-00086 One Day Sit The talk explores the Zen concept of non-duality, focusing on the teachings of historical Zen figures such as Bodhidharma and Baizhang. The speaker discusses the importance of intimate practice and understanding of one's own... *Practice Period, Blue Cliff Record, Non-duality, Fox, Bodhidharma, First Principle, Book of...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 27 1997
Mindology: Bridging Buddhism and Psychology Serial: RB-01016 Workshop_Mindology,_Not_Psychology The September 1997 talk, titled "Workshop: Mindology, Not Psychology," explores the complex relationship between Buddhism and psychology, highlighting their distinct approaches but potential for collaboration. It questions when... *Buddhism, Practice, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Sep 27 1997
Recognizing Enlightenment Serial: BZ-00322B Saturday Lecture - Enlightenment, Koan, Doubt, Constancy, Discrimination, Duality, Buddha Nature, Ordinary Mind,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 26 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Beyond Waves: Pure Consciousness Revealed Serial: RB-01006 Workshop_Wisdom,_The Practice_of_Inward_Consciousnesss This talk examines the nature of consciousness and perception, emphasizing the distinction between the mind's content and the field of awareness, akin to perceiving the water rather than the waves. Through meditation and... *Practice, Consciousness, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 26 1997
Dissolving Distinctions: Embracing Impermanence Serial: RB-01005 Workshop_Wisdom,_The Practice_of_Inward_Consciousnesss This talk explores the concept of non-distinction in Buddhism, critiquing the Western psychological framework of id, ego, and superego for its inability to merge distinctions into emptiness. The rebuilding of the Ise shrine... *Culture, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 26 1997
Consciousness: Bridging Buddhism and Psychology Serial: RB-01004 Workshop_Wisdom,_The Practice_of_Inward_Consciousnesss The primary thesis of the talk examines the interplay between Buddhism, psychology, and the concept of consciousness. The discussion highlights the need for developing a shared language to integrate these concepts into Western... *Intention, Culture, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 26 1997
Inward Journey to Signless Awareness Serial: RB-01007 Workshop_Wisdom,_The Practice_of_Inward_Consciousnesss The transcript of the September 1997 talk focuses on the exploration of inward and interior consciousness within Zen philosophy, highlighting the distinction between experiences validated externally and those arising internally... *Practice, Consciousness, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 26 1997
Unlearning Racism: They are our Children Serial: BZ-00322A - *American, Culture, Building, Vow, Funeral, Silence, Greed, Anger*	Melody Ermachild	Sep 20 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Bankei And Horse Sense Serial: BZ-00321B Saturday Lecture - Bankei, Bell, Religion, Separation, Absolute-and-Relative, War, Conversation, Duality, Peace,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 13 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
How Can We Live The Next 10,000 Years? Serial: SF-00136 The talk examines the concept of envisioning a sustainable future for humanity over the next 10,000 years, discussing threats like nuclear weapons and environmental degradation. Emphasis is placed on the role of Zen philosophy... *Transmission, Fasting, Peace, Oneness, Politics, Gratitude, Commitment, Passions, Evil,...*	Kazuaki Tanahashi	Sep 10 1997
Save The Redwoods - Mother Theresa and Lady Diana Serial: SF-00088 Saturday lecture. The talk explores the compassionate lives of Mother Teresa and Princess Diana, emphasizing their acts of kindness as exemplars for others. The talk underscores the Buddhist precept to cherish all life, linking it to the urgent... *Vow, Precepts, Interdependence, Gratitude, Enemies, Religion*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 06 1997 City Center
The Eleven Links of Causation (Pt.2) Serial: BZ-00320 Sesshin Day 3 - Dependent Origination, Buddha Mind, Attachment, Samsara, Mindfulness, Evil, Daily Life,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 01 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Koans: Path to Mindfulness Serial: RB-01013 Workshop_The_Mind_of_Zen The talk revolves around Zen philosophy, highlighting the use of koans as tools for non-dual awareness, the practice of maintaining a non-interfering observing consciousness during zazen, and the exploration of breath practice as... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 1997
Zen and the Self's Dance Serial: RB-01014 Workshop_The_Mind_of_Zen The talk examines the functions of self from a Zen perspective, emphasizing the distinction between the observer and the functions of self. It highlights the observer's capacity to recognize itself and explores the roles of... *Practice, Separation, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 1997
Interconnected Mindfulness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01012 Workshop_The_Mind_of_Zen The transcript discusses Zen mindfulness and meditation, emphasizing the precision of zazen posture and its impact on understanding one's body and mind. The talk connects Zen meditation practices with broader Buddhist concepts,... *Practice, Posture, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 1997
Beyond Perception: The Path Unseen Serial: RB-01017 Workshop_The_Power_and_Neccessity_of_Views The talk presented at the Buddhism and Psychotherapy Conference addresses the importance of views in both Buddhism and therapeutic practices. It emphasizes the pivotal nature of the concept of being "already connected," which... *Practice, Breath, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 1997
Awareness Beyond Consciousness in Zen Serial: RB-01011B Workshop_The_Mind_of_Zen The talk focuses on distinguishing between consciousness and awareness in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing their different roles and characteristics. Consciousness is described as the conceptual, comparative mind that... *Consciousness, Practice, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Sep 1997
Attunement in the Flow of Zen Serial: RB-01015 Workshop_The_Mind_of_Zen This talk centers around the exploration of Zen's perspective on continuity, separation, and connectedness, with emphasis on the concepts of practice and attunement. It delves into the five skandhas (form, feeling, perception,... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 1997

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