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Title	Speaker	Date
Mindful Unity: Zen's Path to Balance Serial: RB-02657 Seminar The central theme of this talk is the Zen practice of one-pointedness and its role in achieving concentration and spiritual awareness. The discussion explores the concept of resolving internal conflicts through inner experience... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Nov 1990
Cultivating One-Pointed Presence in Zen Serial: RB-02655 Seminar The talk examines the concept of "one-pointedness" and its implications for Zen practice, contrasting its usage and significance in Theravada Buddhism with a broader, more integrative application typical of Zen. This includes... *Stillness, Religion, Heart Sutra*	Richard Baker	Nov 1990
Experiential Paths in Buddhist Practice Serial: RB-02656 Seminar The talk emphasizes the significance of the teacher-student relationship in Buddhist practice, underlining the importance of integrating personal meditation with guidance from a teacher while maintaining individual responsibility... *Buddhism, Concentration, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 1990
Mindful Flow: Embracing Zen's Essence Serial: RB-02650 Seminar The talk focuses on the art of navigating the complexities of Zen practice, particularly through the Sashin and Oriyoki practices. It discusses finding ease within "microclimates" or internal states, underscoring the importance... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Nov 1990
Segaki Serial: BZ-00724 Lecture - Seijiki, Birth-and-Death, Demons, Anger, Offering, Greed, Six Realms, Hate, Funeral, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 28 1990
Segaki Serial: BZ-00496A Saturday Lecture - Seijiki, Anger, Greed, Six Realms, Liberation, Demons, Nirvana, Equanimity, Offering, Karma,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 27 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Avatamsaka Sutra Serial: BZ-00622 Class 1 of 5 - *Four Noble Truths, Offering, Heart Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Karma, Sixth Patriarch, Funeral,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Oct 25 1990 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Jewel Mirror Samadhi Serial: SF-00128 The talk centers on the interpretation of four lines from the poem "Song of the Precious Mirror Samadhi," discussing the metaphor of form and reflection as they relate to enlightenment and self-realization. It explores various... *Precious Mirror, Buddha Nature, Samadhi, Faith, Diversity, Soto Zen, Patience, Ego, Balance,...*	Sheng Yen	Oct 24 1990
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00495 - *Birth-and-Death, War, Liberation, Greed, Manjushri, American, Lay, Intuition, Attachment, Non-...*	Chan Master Sheng-Yen	Oct 22 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Mumonkan Case #19: Nansen’s Ordinary Mind; Monk/Lay Practice Serial: BZ-00494B Lecture - *Ordinary Mind, Priest, Priest-and-Lay, Lay, Attachment, Commitment, Samsara, Non-attachment,...*	Denkei Raul Moncayo	Oct 20 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Segaki Serial: BZ-00723 Lecture - Seijiki, Birth-and-Death, Demons, Anger, Offering, Six Realms, Greed, Hate, Funeral, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 20 1990 Green Dragon Temple
Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-00494A Lecture - *Heart Sutra, Chanting, Doubt, Hindrances, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Posture, Perfect...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Oct 13 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Thinking and Practice Serial: BZ-00493B - *Bodhisattva Ceremony, Anger, Cultivation, Sangha, Posture, training, Composure, Bowing,...*	Fran Tribe	Oct 06 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
October 6th, 1990, Serial No. 01479 Serial: BZ-01479 - *Silent Illumination, true dharma, Soto Zen, Daily Life, Samadhi, Book of Serenity, Dharma...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 06 1990 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Integrating Paramitas: Living Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-01624 Sesshin The talk primarily explores the integration of the six paramitas into Zen practice, emphasizing their role in cultivating compassion, wisdom, and emptiness in daily activities. It discusses the conceptual framework of emptiness,... *Emptiness, Practice, Heart Sutra*	Richard Baker	Oct 06 1990 Crestone
Blue Cliff Record: Case #25 Serial: BZ-00493A Saturday Lecture - BCR-25, Birth-and-Death, resistance, Emotions, Daily Life, Priest, Ego, Hindrances, Doubt...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 23 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Mumonkan: Case #41 Serial: BZ-00492B Bodhidharma Pacifying Eka's Mind, Saturday Lecture - Bodhidharma, Eka, MM-41, Bodhidharma, Ordinary Mind, Eka, Non-attachment, Attachment, Don...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 22 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Three Worlds: Living Forward with Courage and Buddhanature Serial: BZ-00492A Lecture - *Buddha Nature, Building, Aspects of Practice, Separation, Culture, Fox, Rinzai, Soto Zen,...*	Bob Yanasak	Sep 15 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Crafting Inner Peace Through Reflection Serial: EB-00081 The talk emphasizes the interconnectedness of art, spirituality, and personal growth through the allegory of doll-making, questioning objective reality, and introspection. Reflections on Zen practice, meditation, and overcoming... *Daily Life, Book of Serenity, Thich Nhat Hanh, Funeral*	Edward Brown	Sep 09 1990
Coursing in Deep Prajna Paramita Serial: BZ-00467B Saturday Lecture - *Birth-and-Death, Heart Sutra, Four Noble Truths, Buddha Nature, Samadhi, Karma,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 08 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
The Four Wisdoms Serial: BZ-00467A And Other Assorted Helpful Hints to a Better Life, Sesshin Day 3 - Wisdom, Discrimination, Heart Sutra, Silent Illumination, Evil, Greed, Hate, Patience, Non-...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 03 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Different Ways of Looking at the Same Thing Serial: BZ-00388B Sesshin Day 2 - *Hate, Concentration, Duality, Non-duality, Samadhi, Obstacles, Equanimity, Patience, Greed,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 02 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #86 Serial: BZ-00388A It's Everywhere, Sesshin Day 1 - BCR-86, Evil, Buddha Nature, Darkness and Light, Discrimination, Duality, Light-and-Darkness,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 01 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Big Emptiness and Small Emptiness Serial: BZ-00516B Saturday Lecture - Emptiness, Sixth Patriarch, Dharma Transmission, Teacher-and-Student, Lineage, Transmission,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 25 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Receiving the Precepts Serial: SF-00061 One day sitting The main thesis of the talk is the exploration of the Zen precepts, emphasizing their role as a gateway to Zen practice and the nature of offering in sitting meditation. The discussion includes the concept of receiving precepts... *Precepts, Three Treasures, Repentance, Offering, Duality, Karma, Hindrances, Teacher-and-...*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Aug 21 1990 Green Gulch Farm
Sesshin Lecture Serial: BZ-00516A One-Day Sitting - *Buddha Nature, Posture, Obstacles, Continuous Practice, Evil, Duality, Peace*...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 19 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Mumonkan Case 19: Ordinary Mind is the Way Serial: BZ-01507 - *Ordinary Mind, Big Mind, Practice Period, Buddha Nature, Dragons, Teacher-and-Student,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 03 1990 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Trust Your Inner Zen Compass Serial: EB-00080 The talk centers on the concept of "trusting your own sensibilities" through a discussion of Zen master Nyogen Senzaki's teachings and Zen practices. The speaker illustrates this principle by sharing anecdotes and personal... *Zendo, Sutra, Discrimination, Practice Period, Beginners*	Edward Brown	Aug 02 1990 Tassajara
The Joy of Inner Presence Serial: EB-00079 The talk explores the concept of the "inmost request," drawing from Suzuki Roshi's teachings and emphasizing self-acceptance and intrinsic happiness over external validation or material success. It elaborates on the idea of... *Harmonizing, Money, Thich Nhat Hanh, Way-Seeking Mind, Concentration*	Edward Brown	Aug 01 1990
Wholehearted Engagement in Every Moment Serial: EB-00078 The talk explores the themes of aspiration for enlightenment, the role of faith in experiencing life, and the importance of concentration and integrating emotions in Zen practice. Key elements include making a sincere effort to... *Concentration, Faith, training, Way-Seeking Mind, Passions*	Edward Brown	Jul 31 1990
Striving Amid Imperfect Paths Serial: EB-00077 The talk explores the theme of "way-seeking mind" or the aspiration for enlightenment, using anecdotes, Zen teachings, and reflections on imperfection and persistence in spiritual practice. Through storytelling, it illustrates... *Way-Seeking Mind, Faith, Dragons, Commitment, Offering*	Edward Brown	Jul 29 1990
Posture and Breath Serial: BZ-00511B One-Day Sitting - Posture, Breath, Posture, Concentration, Instruction, Harmonizing, Interview, Offering,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 15 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Bodhidharma Travels East Serial: BZ-00511A Saturday Lecture - Bodhidharma, First Principle, Bodhidharma, Gratitude, Intuition, Attachment, Big Mind,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 07 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Presence Over Pursuit Serial: EB-00076 This talk discusses the distinction between task involvement and ego involvement, emphasizing the idea that being present in the moment can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life, as opposed to being driven by the pursuit of... *Passions, Ego, Lineage, Impermanence, Interview*	Edward Brown	Jul 01 1990
Bodhisattva Practice: Giving, Vigor, Patience Serial: BZ-00512 Lecture - *Precepts, Bodhisattva Way, Patience, Priest, Evil, training, Ordination, Priest-and-Lay,...*	Bob Poulsen	Jun 30 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Lay Ordination Serial: BZ-00513B White Bird in the Snow, Sesshin Day 5 - Lay Ordination, Priest, Lay, Priest-and-Lay, Ordination, Bodhisattva Way, Lay Practice,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 24 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Dogen: Non-Thinking Serial: BZ-00513A Sesshin Day 4 - Dogen, Non-thinking, Peace, Subject-and-Object, Duality, Daily Life, Posture, Buddha Nature,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 23 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Ungan and Yakusan Serial: BZ-00514B Sesshin day 3 - *Birth-and-Death, Hate, Teacher-and-Student, confusion, Practice Period, Attachment, Dragons,...*	Fran Tribe	Jun 22 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #2 Serial: BZ-00514A The True Way Is Not Difficult, Sesshin Day 2 - BCR-2, Hate, Duality, Hsin Hsin Ming, Discrimination, confusion, Dragons, Attachment, Absolute...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 21 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Hsin Hsin Ming Serial: BZ-00515B Sesshin Day 1 - Hsin Hsin Ming, Discrimination, Hsin Hsin Ming, Non-discrimination, Daily Life, Hate, Sixth...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 20 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Tozan Today: Not One Serial: BZ-00515A Lecture - *Five Ranks, Practice Period, Light-and-Darkness, Monastic Practice, Absolute-and-Relative,...*	Fran Tribe	Jun 16 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Vinaya/American Vinaya Serial: BZ-00722 Lecture - Vinaya, Precepts, Buddha Mind, American, Daily Life, Sangha, Aspects of Practice, Greed,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 12 1990
Finding Joy in Zazen Practice Serial: EB-00074 The talk centers on exploring the practice of Zazen, emphasizing its joyful aspect as expressed in Dogen's teachings. It delves into the concept of Ji-Ji-Yu Samadhi, described as self-enjoyed Samadhi, and the importance of... *Ordinary Mind, Heart Sutra, Concentration, Samadhi, Sutra*	Edward Brown	Jun 04 1990
Vinaya: Rules of Order Serial: BZ-00504 Saturday Lecture - Vinaya, Precepts, Zazen Mind, Vinaya, Non-violence, Sangha, Priest, Hindrances, Religion,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 02 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Space for Unfettered Mindfulness Serial: RB-03047 Seminar_Introduction_to_Zen The talk addresses the practice of Zazen in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of minimal interference and non-judgmental observation of thoughts during meditation. The speaker explores the Western focus on restraint,... *Zazen, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 1990 Heidelberg
Awareness Beyond Thought and Time Serial: RB-03046 Seminar_Introduction_to_Zen The talk explores the concept of consciousness in Zen practice, focusing on the process of moving through the skandhas to achieve a state of awareness. The discussion emphasizes the difference between sequential causal thinking... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 1990 Heidelberg
Harmonizing Consciousness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03041 Seminar_Introduction_to_Zen The talk explores the integration of different states of consciousness—waking, dreaming, and meditative—within the framework of Zen practice. It emphasizes the transformation and expansion of self-awareness through Zazen,... *Consciousness, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 1990 Heidelberg
Zen's Fluid Dance of Consciousness Serial: RB-03040 Seminar_Introduction_to_Zen The talk explores the concept of consciousness within the framework of Zen practice, emphasizing its fluidity and contextuality. It contrasts Western and Buddhist perspectives on consciousness, associating consciousness with... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 1990 Heidelberg
Zen Perception and Karma Unveiled Serial: RB-03044 Seminar_Introduction_to_Zen The talk discusses the intricate interplay between perception, consciousness, and experience as understood in Zen and Buddhist thought, emphasizing the concept of the skandhas as a framework for processing experience. It explores... *Karma, Skandas, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 1990 Heidelberg
Consciousness Refocused: Zen's Mirror Lens Serial: RB-03045 Seminar_Introduction_to_Zen The talk explores the selective and dynamic nature of consciousness, using the metaphor of a camera to describe how consciousness functions like a mirror reflecting one’s experiences and surroundings but becomes unfocused during... *Consciousness, Skandas, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 1990 Heidelberg

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