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Title	Speaker	Date
Attention, Thought, Faith, Knowledge Serial: BZ-00679A Lecture - *Concentration, Daily Life, Don't Know Mind, Observe, Anger, Patience, Enemies, Hindrances...*	Ron Nestor	Apr 04 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Early Zen: Ungan to Tozan Serial: BZ-00604 Class 5 of 6 - *Heart Sutra, Book of Serenity, Blue Cliff Record, Lineage, Five Ranks, Transmission, Priest,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Apr 02 1992 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Resilience Through Zen and Heartache Serial: EB-00109 The talk explores the concept of emotional and spiritual resilience through personal anecdotes and reflections on practice. It discusses the paradox of heartache and fulfillment in relationships, drawing on insights from Zen... *Daily Life, Buddha Mind, Intention, Commitment, Community*	Edward Brown	Mar 29 1992
Heartaches to Healing: Embrace Imperfection Serial: EB-00110 The talk explores the intersection between vulnerability and personal growth, particularly the idea that difficult experiences, like heartache, can foster a deeper understanding of one's own heart and compassion. The discussion... *Daily Life, Buddha Mind, Intention, Commitment, Community*	Edward Brown	Mar 29 1992
Shen Shu and Daikan Eno: Enlightenment Poems Serial: BZ-00678B Relative and Ultimate Reality; Sudden and Gradual Enlight., Saturday Lecture - Daikan Eno, Enlightenment, Sixth Patriarch, Four Noble Truths, Daily Life, Priest, Ordination...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 28 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Early Zen: Sixth Patriarch, Sudden and Gradual Enlightenment Serial: BZ-00603 Class 4 of 6 - *Platform Sutra, Branching Streams, Four Noble Truths, Perfect Wisdom, Sixth Patriarch, Lineage...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Mar 26 1992 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Lotus Sutra; Forms Serial: BZ-00678A Lecture - *Lotus Sutra, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Perfect Wisdom, Bodhisattva Vow, Dragons, Big...*	Maylie Scott	Mar 21 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Early Zen: Bodhidharma to the Fifth Ancestor Serial: BZ-00602 Class 3 of 6 - *Bodhidharma, Lineage, Transmission, First Principle, Karma, Book of Serenity, Buddha Ancestors...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Mar 19 1992 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Ordination(s) Serial: BZ-00677B Reminiscences of the Old Days, Sesshin Day 2 - Ordination, Priest, Precepts, Lay, Priest-and-Lay, Ordination, Bodhisattva Precepts, Birth-and...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 18 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Giving and Taking, Empty Ground Manifests; No Future Serial: BZ-00677A Inaction of Action, Action in Inaction, Sesshin Day 1 - Giving-and-Taking, Teacher-and-Student, Lotus Sutra, Nirvana, Daily Life, Buddha Nature,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 17 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Ordination Serial: BZ-00958B One-Day Sitting - Ordination, Priest, Precepts, Priest-and-Lay, Lay, Ordination, Anger, Bodhisattva Precepts,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 15 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
One Treasure Serial: BZ-00958A One-Day Sitting - *Teacher-and-Student, Lotus Sutra, Nirvana, Daily Life, Buddha Nature, causation, Ego, Oneness...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 14 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Early Zen: Lankavatara and Lotus Sutras Serial: BZ-00651 Class 2 of 6 - *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Mahayana, Nirvana, Karma, Eight Awarenesses, Heart Sutra, Four...*	Maylie Scott	Mar 12 1992 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00109 Saturday Lecture - *Soto Zen, Lotus Sutra, Liberation, Ego, Buddha Nature, Mahayana, Duality*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 07 1992 Unknown Location
Keeping Your Eyes Open and Staying in the World Serial: BZ-00686B Saturday Lecture - *Emotions, Berkeley Zen Center, Posture, Separation, Beginners, Sangha, Bell, Tassajara Zen...*	Les Kaye	Mar 07 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Early Zen: Heart Sutra, Rise of Mahayana Serial: BZ-00650 Class 1 of 6 - *Perfect Wisdom, Mahayana, Heart Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Nirvana, Continuous Practice, Half-Smile,...*	Maylie Scott	Mar 05 1992 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00686A Women's Sitting - *Posture, Right Effort, Culture, Lineage, training, Beginners, Vow, Religion*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Mar 01 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-00685B Saturday Lecture - Genjokoan, Buddha Nature, Teacher-and-Student, Ego, Precepts, Absolute-and-Relative, Birth-and...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 29 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Numerous Dharma Gates: Elementary School Buddhists Serial: BZ-00685A Lecture - *Vow, Mindfulness, Right Speech, Right Effort, Concentration, Daily Life, Peace, Anger, Priest...*	Rebecca Mayeno	Feb 22 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Introduction to Buddhism: Heart Sutra, Emptiness Serial: BZ-00278 Class 5 of 5 - *Heart Sutra, Dependent Origination, Bell, Practice Period, Chanting, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Vow...*	Fran Tribe	Feb 20 1992 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Hokyo Zammai Class Serial: SF-00047 The talk focuses on the interpretation and significance of the "Hokyo Zammai" with a detailed exploration of the "Five Ranks," an essential part of this Zen text. The speaker discusses Hakuin's commentaries, the degeneration and... *Five Ranks, Emptiness, Sixth Patriarch, Rinzai, Soto Zen, Buddha Nature, Evil, Darkness and...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 19 1992 2
Introduction to Buddhism: Four Foundations of Mindfulness Serial: BZ-00279 Class 4 of 5 - *Mindfulness, Half-Smile, Four Foundations, Hindrances, Posture, Zazen Mind, Instruction,...*	Fran Tribe	Feb 06 1992 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Silent Path to Non-Dual Wisdom Serial: RB-03726 Seminar_Vimalakirti`s_Silence The talk explores the significance of Vimalakirti's silence in the context of Zen practice, particularly focusing on the concept of non-duality and its realization through silence and non-representation. The comparison is drawn... *Silence, Manjushri, Koan*	Richard Baker	Feb 04 1992
Continuous Zazen Serial: BZ-00684B Saturday Lecture - Zazen, Priest, Daily Life, Mindfulness, Intimacy, Instruction, Liberation, Equanimity,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 01 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Introduction to Buddhism: Precepts and Self/No Self Serial: BZ-00280 Class 3 of 5 - *Right Speech, Four Foundations, Bell, Precepts, Mindfulness, Right Effort, Karma, Dependent...*	Fran Tribe	Jan 30 1992 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing True Enlightenment Serial: EB-00107 The talk addresses the theme of embracing imperfection in the pursuit of enlightenment, challenging traditional notions by emphasizing the acceptance of one's fundamental nature without seeking a definitive state of enlightenment... *Offering, Bodhidharma, Freedom, realization, Vimalakirti*	Edward Brown	Jan 26 1992
Awakening in Everyday Awareness Serial: EB-00108 The talk examines the concept of enlightenment in Buddhist practice, particularly within the context of Zen philosophy, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting the futility of seeking an identifiable state of... *Offering, Bodhidharma, Freedom, realization, Vimalakirti*	Edward Brown	Jan 26 1992
Is Buddhism a Religion? Yes, No Serial: BZ-00684A Saturday Lecture - Religion, Buddhism, Religion, Subject-and-Object, Pure Existence, Discrimination, zen...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 25 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Introduction to Buddhism: Three Treasures; Tripitaka, 4 Noble Truths, 8-fold Path Serial: BZ-00281 Clas 2 of 5 - *Four Noble Truths, Impermanence, Heart Sutra, Lay, Sangha, Karma, Buddha Mind, Precepts,...*	Fran Tribe	Jan 23 1992 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Who Do We Bow To? Serial: BZ-00683B Saturday Lecture - Bowing, Buddha Nature, Gratitude, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Bowing, Lineage, Happiness, Offering,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 18 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Introduction to Buddhism: Personal History Serial: BZ-00282 Class 1 of 5 - *Four Noble Truths, Lay, Renunciation, Religion, Lineage, Fasting, Dependent Origination, Bell...*	Fran Tribe	Jan 16 1992 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Personal History, Trappist Monkdom, Hospice Center Serial: BZ-00683A Lecture - *training, Religion, New Year, War, Chanting, Priest, Forgiveness, Demons, Commitment, Patience...*	Venerable Suhitananda	Jan 11 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Zazen Instruction Serial: BZ-00682B Instruction - Zazen, Instruction, Priest, Bowing, Posture, Passions, Concentration, Anger, Harmonizing, Fox...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 09 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
All We Have to Do is Wash Our Bowl Serial: BZ-00682A Saturday Lecture - *Bell, Interview, Instruction, training, Big Mind, Conversation, Duality, Enemies, Nirvana,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 04 1992 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindful Pathways: Bridging East and West Serial: RB-02580 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk explores the concept of "mercy teachings" in Buddhist philosophy, contrasting these with "adept teachings." The discussion further examines the comparative views of Zen Buddhism and Steiner's spiritual practices,... *Practice, Buddhism, Breath*	Richard Baker	1992
Breath Bridges Body and Mind Serial: RB-02581 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk primarily explores the relationship between breath practices in Qigong and Taoism, and their connection to Zen and Buddhist practices. The discussion delves into the role of conscious breathing as a foundational element... *Practice, Breath, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	1992
Breath: The Bridge to Being Serial: RB-02579 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk centers on the practice of breath energy within Qigong, Taoism, and Buddhism, emphasizing its crucial role in spiritual and physical practices. Breath is described as fostering a deep connection with the physical body... *Practice, Breath, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	1992
Zen Carpentry: Building Metaphysical Bridges Serial: RB-02574 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk discusses the exploration and application of Zen principles, focusing on the relationship between personal experience of metaphysical phenomena and Zen practice. The speaker reflects on the potential integration of Zen... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	1992
Koans and the Art of Being Serial: RB-00799A Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The talk explores the role of language and perception in Zen practice, focusing on the koan, "Where do the ancients go to rest?" and the concept of a construct within teaching. It emphasizes the independence of words from the... *Time, Koan, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Awakening in Tang Dynasty Zen Serial: RB-00798B Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The talk elaborates on the lay practice and understanding of koans, focusing specifically on the story of Matsu and Baizhang as depicted in Case 11 of the "Blue Cliff Record." It explores the concept of engaging and detaching... *Practice, Koan, Meditation*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Blurring Boundaries Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-00799B Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The seminar focuses on aligning lay practice and koan study to reduce the contrast between daily life and Sesshin, facilitating a more seamless transition into meditative practice. Key themes include the relinquishing of personal... *Time, Ceremony, Koan*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Zen Stream: Flowing Mindfulness Everyday Serial: RB-00805 Seminar_The_Living_Stream_of_Consciousness_and_Awareness The seminar titled "The Living Stream of Consciousness and Awareness" addresses integrating Zen practice into daily life for laypeople, contrasting it with monastic approaches and emphasizing the concept of a "stream" as a... *Practice, Koan, Posture*	Richard Baker	1992 Münster
Zen Koans: Agents of Transformative Change Serial: RB-00798A Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The talk focuses on the transformative impact of serious Zen practice, using koans to illustrate the inherent challenges and potentials for personal evolution. This transformation often disrupts one's existing lifestyle as the... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Zen Meets Mindfulness: Evolving Beyond Ego Serial: RB-00782 Seminar_The_Formation_and_Maturation_of_Mind_and_Psyche This talk explores the integration of Zen Buddhism with Western mindfulness practices, focusing on the interplay between ego and identity within personal narratives and how they mature. It emphasizes the necessity of blending... *Practice, Ego, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	1992 Rastenberg
Unified Zen: Body and Mind Harmony Serial: RB-00778 Seminar_The_Mystery_of_Unity The talk explores the concept of unity within Zen practice, emphasizing the relationship between physical and mental discipline and the role of architecture as a metaphor for spiritual practice. It discusses the Zen mind as an... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1992 Berlin
Awareness and Consciousness in Zen Flow Serial: RB-00777 Seminar_The_Mystery_of_Unity This talk explores the distinctions between awareness and consciousness within Zen practice, emphasizing how dreams and distractions can act as a bridge to deeper awareness. The discussion outlines how consciousness is primarily... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1992 Berlin
Zen Meets Self: Bridging Minds Serial: RB-00783 Seminar_The_Formation_and_Maturation_of_Mind_and_Psyche This talk explores the integration of Buddhist practices, specifically Zen, with psychotherapy, emphasizing the teacher-student dynamic in Zen practice. The discussion outlines how understanding psychological constructs such as... *Consciousness, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	1992 Rastenberg
Zen Koans: Pathways to Presence Serial: RB-00797 Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study This seminar focuses on the intersection of lay practice and koan study in Zen Buddhism, particularly the meditation aspect of engaging with koans and the continuous presence of a mindful state. The discussion emphasizes the... *Koan, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Language Beyond Words: Zen Insights Serial: RB-00808 Seminar_The_Living_Stream_of_Consciousness_and_Awareness The talk explores the intricacies of language and consciousness within the context of Zen philosophy. It discusses the inability to escape language since existence is always mediated by some form of communication, whether verbal... *Time, Koan, Practice*	Richard Baker	1992 Münster
Embracing the Art of Not-Knowing Serial: RB-00795 Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The talk explores the relationship between lay practice, the study of koans, and the importance of engaging with non-graspable aspects of our experience. Central to this discussion is how practitioners should engage with elements... *Koan, Offering, Silence*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg

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