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Title	Speaker	Date
December 7th, 1985, Serial No. 00362 Serial: KR-00362 - *Oneness, Discrimination, Compassion*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1985
December 7th, 1985, Serial No. 00364 Serial: KR-00364 - *Emotions, Intention, Posture, Consciousness, Oneness, Ego, Subject-and-Object, Conversation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 07 1985
Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Part III Serial: BZ-00869B Rohatsu Day 6 - Enlightenment, Concentration, Equanimity, Composure, Attachment, Concentration, Equanimity,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 06 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Wisdom Through Living Experience Serial: KR-00167 The talk explores the complex interplay between Zen practice and understanding concepts such as compassion, resistance, and wisdom as articulated by Dogen. The discussion emphasizes the importance of the non-dualistic approach... *Evil, resistance, Pain, Attachment, Consciousness, Happiness, New Year, Don't Know Mind,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
Beyond Knowing: Zen's Experiential Wisdom Serial: KR-00169 The talk explores Zen's perspective on knowing and enlightenment, emphasizing that true knowing is beyond perception and recognition. This approach suggests a form of wisdom that is independent and not bound by universal... *Consciousness, Ego, Buddha Nature, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Delusion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
December 6th, 1985, Serial No. 00371 Serial: KR-00371 - *Attachment, Compassion, New Year, Don't Know Mind, Consciousness, resistance, Intention,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
December 6th, 1985, Serial No. 00385 Serial: KR-00385 - *Consciousness, Ego, Buddha Nature, Mindfulness, Subject-and-Object, Delusion, Samadhi,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1985
Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Part II Serial: BZ-00869A Second Factor: Investigation, Deep Analysis, Rohatsu Day 5 - Enlightenment, Concentration, Posture, stubbornness, Building, Harmonizing, resistance,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 05 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Part I Serial: BZ-00868B Mindfulness and Effort in Sesshin, Rohatsu Day 4 - Enlightenment, Effort, Sesshin, Mindfulness, Posture, Concentration, Equanimity, Gaining Mind...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 04 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
One Month Practice Period at Tassajara Serial: BZ-00868A Rohatsu Day 2 - Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Practice Period, Practice Period, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 02 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Death and Dying: Compassion Meditation Serial: BZ-00867B Lecture - Buddha Nature, Building, Heart Sutra, Priest, Happiness, Conversation, Hate, War, Peace...	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 23 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Awakening of Faith: Thusness and Intersection of Absolute and Phenomenon Serial: BZ-00867A Lecture - *Commitment, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Sangha, Priest-and-Lay, Culture, Anger, Soto Zen,...*	Leslie James	Nov 16 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
How to Sit Sesshin Serial: BZ-00866B Lecture - *Concentration, Evil, Berkeley Zen Center, Silence, Passions, Four Noble Truths, Mindfulness,...*	Maylie Scott	Nov 09 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Way-Seeking Mind Within Any Circumstances Serial: BZ-00866A Lecture - *Doubt, confusion, Continuous Practice, Light-and-Darkness, Karma, Aspects of Practice, Big...*	Fran Tribe	Nov 02 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Vajrayogini Serial 00098 Serial: SP-00098 The talk focuses on two distinct methods for realizing the nature of ultimate reality, particularly the nature of one's own mind, as discussed in the Vajrayogini teachings. The indirect method is mentioned briefly, while the... *Buddha, Time, Offering*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 31 1985
Vajrayogini: Extraordinary Meditation beyond Thought and Q&A Serial 00097 Serial: SP-00097 The talk explores the teachings of Vajrayogini, particularly the "Extraordinary Meditation Beyond Thought," a method for attaining rebirth in Vajrayogini's Buddha realm. Emphasis is placed on the profoundness of the Vajrayogini... *Practice, Meditation, Time*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 30 1985
Vajrayogini Serial 00096 Serial: SP-00096 The talk focuses on the detailed visualization practices of Vajrayogini during the poha, or consciousness transference practice, particularly at the time of death. It distinguishes between common and uncommon practices,... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 29 1985
Vajrayogini :Uncommon Meditation beyond Thought Serial 00092 Serial: SP-00092 The talk elaborates on the Vajrayogini teachings, focusing on the advanced practice known as the "process of completion." This practice emphasizes meditating on the central vein in the body, believed to be the essence of the... *Time, Practice, Meditation*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 28 1985
Vajrayogini 9th Meditation: Recitation of Mantra Serial 00095 Serial: SP-00095 The talk focuses on the practice and teachings of the Vajrayogini, particularly the ninth yoga, which involves the recitation of mantras and the visualization processes related to the body mandala. The teaching emphasizes the... *Practice, Time, Meditation*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 27 1985
After the Bodhisattva Ceremony Serial: BZ-00865B Four Vows and Four Noble Truths, Saturday Lecture - Precepts, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Four Noble Truths, Vow, Precepts, Bodhisattva Ceremony,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 26 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Vajrayogini Parts 6, 7, 8 Serial 00094 Serial: SP-00094 The talk revolves around advanced Vajrayana practices, focusing on the visualization and meditation techniques associated with the deity Vajrayogini. The discussion emphasizes the importance of purification and transformation... *Time, Practice, Wisdom*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 26 1985 Parts 6, 7, 8 ff.
Vajrayogini Q&A, Serial 00093 Part B Serial: SP-00093B The talk discusses the importance of maintaining a Dharma center to foster spiritual practice and enhance community engagement, stressing the collective benefit derived from group activities and ritual recitations. It emphasizes... *Practice, Time, Happiness*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 25 1985 B
Vajrayogini Q&A, Serial 00093 Serial: SP-00093A This talk addresses the nuances of Vajrayogini practice, focusing on visualization, the balance between creation and completion stages, and the intricacies of sadhana recitation. Discussion includes the risks of bypassing... *Practice, Time, Offering*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 24 1985 A
Investigation and the Five Controlling Faculties Serial: BZ-00865A Saturday Lecture - *Concentration, Mindfulness, Doubt, Zazen Mind, Daily Life, resistance, Karma, Separation,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 19 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Hevajra Sadhana Serial 00007 Serial: SP-00007 The talk explores the symbolism and practices within the Hevajra Sadhana, focusing on the purification of body and mind to achieve enlightenment through visualization and mantra. It elaborates on the significance of the six... *Time, Wisdom, Enlightenment*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 15 1985 Tape 2
Hevajra Sadhana Serial 00008 Serial: SP-00008 The talk discusses the practice of the Hevajra Sadhana, emphasizing the importance of turning one's mind from worldly attachments to the Dharma. It stresses the necessity of a proper foundation for the practice, including... *Time, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 14 1985 Tape 1
Hevajra Sadhana Serial 00038 Serial: SP-00038 The talk explores the Hevajra Sadhana, emphasizing the symbolism of the six bone ornaments adorning Hevajra and their connection to purified vision through Vajrayana practice. The discussion elaborates on the transformation of... *Time, Wisdom, Enlightenment*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 14 1985 Tape 2
Hevajra Sadhana Serial 00039 Serial: SP-00039 This talk provides an in-depth explanation of the Hevajra sadhana, emphasizing its foundational prerequisites, such as turning the mind away from worldly attachments and adopting a fully dedicated approach to the spiritual path.... *Time, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Luding Khen Rinpoche	Oct 14 1985 Tape 1
Background of Oryoki Practice Serial: BZ-00864B Beginners' Sitting - Oryoki, Offering, Cultivation, Bodhisattva Vow, Soto Zen, Lay, Gratitude, Rinzai, Bodhidharma...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 12 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Teacher and Student Relationship Serial: BZ-00864A Saturday Lecture - Teacher-and-Student, Teacher-and-Student, Dharma Transmission, Karma, Transmission, confusion...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Oct 05 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Hearing Sounds with Our Whole Body and Mind Serial: BZ-00884B Saturday Lecture - Mindfulness, Zendo, Daily Life, Vinaya, Greed, Continuous Practice, Nirvana, Duality, Precepts...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 28 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Considering the Hindrances and Seeing the Dharmas Serial: BZ-00884A Saturday Lecture - Hindrances, Mindfulness, Concentration, Equanimity, Hindrances, Study Period, Sixth Patriarch...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 21 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
The Five Hindrances Serial: BZ-00411B Saturday Lecture - Hindrances, Anger, Hindrances, Doubt, Equanimity, Attachment, Emotions, Lay, Ego,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 06 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Free Sitting vs. Forty Minute Periods: Dogen's Way Serial: BZ-00411A Saturday Lecture - Zazen, Dogen, Daily Life, Lay Practice, training, Bell, Practice Period, Beginners, Rinzai,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 01 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Karma and The Hindrances Serial: BZ-00410B Saturday Lecture - Karma, Hindrances, Karma, Study Period, Hindrances, Precepts, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Continuous...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 31 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Study Period (J. Ango) Serial: BZ-00410A Saturday Lecture - Study Period, Ango, Study Period, Priest-and-Lay, Practice Period, training, Lay, Priest,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 17 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Sutra Study: The Meaning of Zazen and Kinhin Serial: BZ-00413B Saturday Lecture - Zazen, Kinhin, Lotus Sutra, Posture, Daily Life, Sixth Patriarch, Mindfulness, Bell, Building...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 10 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
The Meaning of the Bodhisattva Ceremony Serial: BZ-00413A Saturday Lecture - Bodhisattva Ceremony, Karma, Precepts, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Sangha, Manjushri, Bodhisattva...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 03 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
The Eight Janas and the Origins of Zen Serial: BZ-00429A One-Day Sitting - Consciousness, Happiness, Concentration, Pure Existence, Hindrances, zen meditation, Doubt,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 20 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen Practice With Children and Families Serial: BZ-00424B Saturday Lecture - Family Practice, Religion, Birth-and-Death, Monastic Practice, Soto Zen, Priest, Family...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 14 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Fukanzazengi: Think Not Thinking Serial: BZ-00412B Saturday Lecture - Fukanzazengi, Daily Life, Birth-and-Death, Doubt, Nirvana, Duality, Attachment, Samsara,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 06 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Way-Seeking Mind Serial: BZ-00412A Saturday Lecture - Way-Seeking Mind, Priest, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Vow, Samsara, Nirvana, Religion,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 22 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Zazen and Shikantaza Serial: BZ-00415B Saturday Lecture - Zazen, Shikantaza, zen meditation, Instruction, Posture, Concentration, Building, Anger, Greed...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 15 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Fukanzazengi; Questions and Answers Serial: BZ-00415A Saturday Lecture - Fukanzazengi, Discrimination, Continuous Practice, Enemies, Peace, Subject-and-Object, Big...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 08 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Zaike Tokudo: The Meaning of Ordination Serial: BZ-00414 Saturday Lecture - Zaike Tokudo, Lineage, Priest, Ordination, Dharma Transmission, Precepts, Transmission, Rinzai...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 01 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
June 1st, 1985, Serial No. 00429, Side B Serial: BZ-00429B - *Lineage, Priest, Precepts, Ordination, Buddha Ancestors, Dharma Transmission, Priest-and-Lay,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 01 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Post-Mountain Seat Ceremony: Questions and Answers Serial: BZ-00428 Lecture - *War, Happiness, causation, Zoom, Diversity, Manjushri, Demons, Gratitude, Bodhidharma,...*	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	May 25 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Mountain Seat Ceremony Serial: BZ-00427B Ceremony - *Gratitude, Dragons, Bodhidharma, Happiness, War*	BZC Sangha	May 19 1985 Berkeley Zen Center
Tenzo Kyokun Serial: BZ-00426B Saturday Lecture - Tenzo Kyokun, Practice Position, Six Realms, Demons, Buddha Mind, Karma, Ego, Big Mind,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 18 1985 Part 2 of 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Pre-Mountain Seat Ceremony Serial: BZ-00427A Lecture - *New Year, Cultivation, Bodhidharma, Transmission, Priest*	Hoitsu Suzuki Roshi	May 18 1985 Berkeley Zen Center

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