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Title	Speaker	Date
Moment to Moment Awareness Serial: BZ-00358A - Berkeley Zen Center, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Chanting, Anger, War, Diversity, Bell, Peace...	Joan Tollifson	Feb 22 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Shikantaza Serial: BZ-00357B One-Day Sitting - Shikantaza, Posture, Beginners, Bowing, Concentration, Pure Existence, Ego, Enemies, Passions...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 16 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Backdrop of Our Life; Emptiness Serial: BZ-00357A - *Happiness, Posture, Mindfulness, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Lay Practice, Dharma...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 15 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Recollections of Early Zen Serial: SF-00121 The talk explores the evolution and intersection of Zen Buddhism and American culture post-World War II, highlighting how the transmission of Buddhism from Asia to the West and vice versa has transformed Buddhist practice. It... *Lotus Sutra, Precepts, Priest, Lineage, Lay, Rinzai, Fox, Demons*	Gary Snyder	Feb 08 1997 1 of 3 Green Gulch Farm
Recollections of Early Zen Serial: SF-00122 The talk delves into the unique socio-religious landscape of Japanese Zen Buddhism, focusing on the complexities and controversies surrounding the institution of married priests and the historical shifts that led to this... Priest, Demons, Vinaya, Funeral, Religion, Ceremony, Lay Practice, Six Realms, Faith...	Gary Snyder	Feb 08 1997 2 of 3 Green Gulch Farm
Recollections of Early Zen Serial: SF-00123 The talk examines the complexity and diversity of American Buddhism, emphasizing the coexistence of different cultural influences and the notion that there is no single "correct" form of American Buddhism. It highlights the... Priest, Rinzai, Peace, Ceremony, New Year, Mahayana, Zazen, Diversity, Funeral, Lineage...	Gary Snyder	Feb 08 1997 3 of 3 Green Gulch Farm
Mumonkan: Case #12 Serial: BZ-00782B Zuigan Checks Himself, Saturday Lecture - Zuigan, MM-12, Ego, Big Mind, Buddha Nature, Peace, Birth-and-Death, Emotions, Demons, Karma...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 08 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Poetry of Enlightenment Serial: SF-00071 Class This discussion revolves around appreciating Zen poetry, particularly the works of Su Dongpo, exploring how poems reflect and enrich the spiritual journey of practice. The analysis emphasizes the interplay of language, perception... Realization, Emptiness, Dragons, Balance, Bell, Priest, Emotions, Freedom, Doubt...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 04 1997 1
Song of Jewel Mirror Samadhi Serial: SF-00072 5:00 class The talk centers on the "Song of Jewel Mirror Samadhi" (Hokyo Zamae), examining the dialectic between the relative and absolute, critical within Soto Zen philosophy. The discussion explores the seamless integration of these... *Buddha Ancestors, Four Noble Truths, Absolute-and-Relative, Emptiness, Samadhi, Concentration...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Feb 04 1997
Interdependence/Temple Volunteers Serial: BZ-00782A Saturday Lecture - Interdependence, Community, Sangha, Interdependence, Monastic Practice, Dogen, Silence,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 01 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Way seeking Mind Talks Serial: BZ-01505 - *Politics, Religion, War, Fasting, Practice Period, Building, Peace, Emotions, Commitment, Evil...*	Meg, Grace and Shannon	Feb 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Building New Roots in Zen Serial: RB-01622 Seminar The talk primarily focuses on the development of practice centers and the philosophy behind Zen practices, with an emphasis on creating a conducive environment for genuine practice rather than a simple replication of existing... *Practice, Breath, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Feb 1997 Johannershof
Breath and Unity in Community Serial: RB-01619 Seminar The talk explores the theme "Building a Life Together," examining the philosophical and practical aspects of forming a community rooted in mutual understanding and shared practice within a Buddhist framework. It articulates the... *Practice, Breath, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Feb 1997 Johannershof
Unbound Awareness: Zen and Perception Serial: RB-01620 Seminar The talk focuses on the concept of "signless states of mind" within Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of non-referential meditation to develop an intrinsic awareness and joy that transcends ordinary cognitive function.... *Breath, Work, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 1997 Johannershof
Mirrorless Mind: Embracing Emptiness Serial: RB-01621 Seminar The talk explores the concept of "signless states of mind" through analogies involving mirrors, discussing how mental states can be free from cognitive markings but still observable, touching on Yogacara and Chittamatra... *Posture, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 1997 Johannershof
Stories and their Significance Serial: BZ-00783A - *Attachment, American, Emotions, Interview, Non-duality, Concentration, Separation, Religion,...*	Ron Nestor	Jan 25 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Discussing Suzuki-rôshi Lecture #12 Serial: BZ-00117 Lecture - *Monastic Practice, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Birth-and-Death, Beginners, Monkey Mind,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 22 1997 Unknown Location
Monkey Mind & Controlling the Passions Serial: BZ-00783B Saturday Lecture - Monkey Mind, Intention, Monkey Mind, Demons, Greed, Lay Practice, Passions, Avalokiteshvara,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 18 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Dukkha & The Self Serial: BZ-00780B One-Day Sitting - Dukkha, Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Four Noble Truths, Greed, Samsara, Daily Life, Monkey Mind,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 12 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Theravada Tradition Serial: BZ-00780A - *Four Noble Truths, Monastic Practice, Precepts, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Heart Sutra,...*	Ajahn Amaro	Jan 11 1997 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindfulness Sutra Serial: SF-00069 January PP Class; introduction of Mindfulness Sutra; quotes from Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman; Walden and Leaves of Grass. The talk introduces the "Mindfulness Sutra", exploring its foundational role in Buddhist practice and the importance of meticulously paying attention to body and mind. The presentation highlights dimensions of mindfulness through... *Mindfulness, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Four Noble Truths, Forgiveness, Concentration,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Jan 08 1997 Green Gulch Farm
Zen Meets Psyche: Bridging Beliefs Serial: RB-00994 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp This workshop explores the interplay between different religious practices, focusing on Zen Buddhism as a path of non-theistic spirituality, contrasting it with traditions that emphasize a God-centric worldview. The discussion... *Practice, Buddhism, Meditation*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Aligning Presence in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01023 Sesshin The talk focuses on the significance of alignment and attunement in Zen practice, illustrated through several Zen stories, such as the koan from the "Blue Cliff Records" involving Manjushri at Mount Wutai. It emphasizes how... *Manjushri, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	1997 Roseburg
Layers of Insight: Zen's Ten Realms Serial: RB-01022 Sesshin This discussion centers on the intricate nature of Buddhist teachings related to the ten realms, emphasizing that within each realm—ranging from hell to Buddhahood—there exist ten further realms, making up a complex interplay of... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	1997 Roseburg
Zen's Timeless Dance of Enlightenment Serial: RB-00977B Practice-Period_Talks The talk delves into the concept of "performative time" within Zen practice, illustrating how ritual and schedule disturbances reflect the monastic control over time perception. It progresses to explore "one-mark samadhi,"... *Time, Practice, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	1997 Crestone
Zens Order: Renewal through Ritual Serial: RB-00981 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the philosophical underpinnings of Zen practice, comparing Western logos, or reason, with the Indian concept of dharma as universal order. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining order through daily... *Consciousness, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	1997 Crestone
Breathing Divine: Sufi Pathways to Healing Serial: RB-00996 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores the diverse concepts of the God ideal in spiritual practice, focusing on inner healing and transformative experiences. Central themes include the balance between attachment and flexibility in God ideals, human... *Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Transcending Images: Spiritual Creation Unveiled Serial: RB-00997 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores the concepts of images and conceptualizations of God in Judaism, the traditions surrounding death and reincarnation in Zen Buddhism, Sufism, and Judaism, and the role of creation and imagination in spiritual... *Time, Consciousness, Love*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Soul's Journey to Divine Harmony Serial: RB-00992 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores a transformative spiritual journey through four levels of understanding the self and the soul. It emphasizes the distinction between the individual who is forgetful and the soul, which perpetually sings love.... *Peace, Letting Go, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Embodying Zen: Unity in Practice Serial: RB-00998 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp This talk examines the integration of Zen practices with other spiritual traditions and explores the concept of mental posture alongside physical posture in meditation. Attention is given to how different elements, such as breath... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Awakening Beyond Sensory Boundaries Serial: RB-00999 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores Zen philosophy and Buddhist practice in relation to our sensory perception of dimensions beyond the tangible experience. It delves into Buddhist teachings on embracing mystery and interconnectedness without... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Ocean of Unity: Embodying Spiritual Journeys Serial: RB-00987 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk begins with a reading and analysis of a poem by Jalaluddin Rumi, emphasizing themes of individual journeys, unity in diversity, and the Sufi concept of the heart's vast capacity, likened to a cup that can hold the ocean... *Practice, Consciousness, Posture*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Embracing Divine Timelessness of Shabbat Serial: RB-01001 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores the spiritual dimensions of the Sabbath, drawing upon Jewish mystical traditions to highlight its role as a time of spiritual renewal and deeper connection with the divine. It emphasizes the feminine aspect of... *Time, Work, Lay*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Dancing in Divine Emptiness Serial: RB-00995B Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk discusses the practice of engaging with the divine through the ideas of presence and the God Ideal, focusing on concepts from Sufism. The practice involves emptying the heart, represented by the phrase "Allah," and... *Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Breath Uniting Mind and Self Serial: RB-00995A Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk emphasizes the integration of body and mind through Zen breathing practices. It outlines specific techniques, such as naming and counting the breath, to cultivate awareness and bring mental focus. The discussion also... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Cycles of Spiritual Unity Serial: RB-01000 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores themes of union and separation as spiritual processes in alchemy and Sufism, emphasizing purification through cycles of convergence and divergence. It discusses the journey of the soul in Sufism, leading to... *Oneness, Peace, Time*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Embracing Unity in Diverse Spiritual Paths Serial: RB-01003 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk at the Zenith Institute Summer Camp 1997 focuses on integrating Zen, Sufi, and Hasidic teachings into contemporary life. It emphasizes openness to life's experiences without denying one's feelings, drawing on teachings... *Time, Practice, Love*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Union of Emptiness and Love Serial: RB-00990 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk centers on the exploration of Zen and Sufism, comparing the use of images and concepts in spiritual practice, and discussing the experiential reality of emptiness in Yogacara and Zen. It expands on the three bodies of... *Time, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Beyond Boundaries: Awakening Through Perception Serial: RB-00989 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores the themes of perception, consciousness, and meditation in the context of both Buddhist and Jewish spiritual practices. It discusses the idea of "seeing beyond the beating," referring to the depth of perception... *Practice, Time, Silence*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Harmony in Zen and Sufi Practices Serial: RB-01002B Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp This talk discusses the interplay between body, mind, and speech in Zen practice, focusing on how each can be harmonized through specific techniques. The speaker emphasizes the concept of the energy body, located in the hara, and... *Practice, Silence, Breath*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Breath Bridges Spiritual Traditions Serial: RB-00977A Practice-Period_Talks The talk addresses the relationship between Zen practice and elements of Catholic spirituality among Benedictine visitors, positing that Zen may fit within Catholic practice even though it is not a religion in the traditional... *Breath, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	1997 Crestone
Awakening Through Cosmic Celebration Serial: RB-01002A Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores the transformative experience of a spiritual celebration, emphasizing the journey towards self-realization and unity with the divine. The narrative recounts a past event where participants embodied archetypes in... *Love, Pain, Time*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Cycles of Enlightenment in Judaism Serial: RB-00988 Workshop_Zenith_Institute_Summer_Camp The talk explores the complex spiritual journey in Judaism, emphasizing the cyclical process of experiencing divine revelation, falling into materialistic habits, and striving for personal growth. It highlights the importance of... *Time, Practice, Ego*	Richard Baker	1997 Bosazio
Awakening Through Walking Together Serial: RB-01020 Sesshin The talk explores the role of Buddhist practice in cultivating insight and transformation through moments of realization likened to divine intervention. Emphasis is placed on the significance of courage and imperturbability in... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	1997 Roseburg
Sesshin: Embracing Zen's Transformative Journey Serial: RB-01019 Sesshin The talk discusses the transformative nature of Sesshin, highlighting its role as a break from everyday life that enables practitioners to explore deeper elements of Zen practice. Exploration focuses on key concepts of practice,... *Practice, Posture, Pain*	Richard Baker	1997 Roseburg
One-Pointed Focus in Mindfulness Practice Serial: RB-01021A Sesshin The talk primarily explores the concept of "one-pointedness" in meditation, detailing its role as an antidote to distraction and dullness in the mind. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing valid cognition in Buddhism,... *Practice, Suffering, Pain*	Richard Baker	1997 Roseburg
Awakening Through Mindful Interconnection Serial: RB-01021B Sesshin The talk discusses the essence of Buddhist practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body and mind and the importance of mindfulness. It delves into foundational Buddhist concepts such as dhatus, ayatanas, and vijnanas,... *Practice, Suffering, Pain*	Richard Baker	1997 Roseburg
Getting Caught in the Dream Serial: BZ-00781A - Anger, Dream World, Separation, Conversation, Happiness, Offering, Culture, Building...	Diane Rizzetto	Dec 14 1996 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #17 Serial: BZ-00807A Rohatsu Day 6 - BCR-17, Obstacles, First Principle, Lay, Evil, Peace, Bodhidharma, Continuous Practice,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 07 1996 Berkeley Zen Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00808B Rohatsu Day 5 - *Culture, Right Effort, Samadhi, Doubt, Ego, Rinzai, Intuition, Happiness, Continuous Practice...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 06 1996 Berkeley Zen Center

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