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Title	Speaker	Date
Dana: The First Paramita Serial: BZ-00011B Saturday Lecture The talk explores "Dana," the first of the six paramitas in Buddhism, focusing on its practice and manifestation in daily life. It highlights how dana, or giving, represents a fundamental life force and expression of openness,... Dana, Practice, Dana, Study	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 17 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Eternal Guardians of the Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00154 The talk delves into a detailed analysis of Chapter 13 of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the commitment of Medicine King Bodhisattva and Great Eloquence Bodhisattva to preserve and propagate the Sutra in future adverse times. It... *Lotus Sutra, Repentance, training, Evil, Offering, Vow, Transmission, Community, Building...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 16 1982
Transformative Enlightenment and Equality Serial: KR-00153 The talk centers on Chapter 12 of the Lotus Sutra, specifically discussing the future prediction of Devadatta and a woman (Dragon's Daughter) becoming Buddhas, concepts explored in the Chinese version but absent from the English... *Repentance, Dragons, Lotus Sutra, Offering, Compassion, Hindrances, Don't Know Mind,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 12 1982
Six Paramitas and Four Ideas of Giving Serial: BZ-00012B - *Lotus Sutra, Study Period, Patience, Hate, Religion, Lay*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 10 1982
Enlightenment Paths: Bridging Complexity and Unity Serial: KR-00152 The talk evaluates the concepts of "six difficulties and nine easy practices" in the Rola Sutra and the inherent challenges in achieving true enlightenment, as juxtaposed with Dogen's perspective in "Gakudo Yojinshu." The... *Lotus Sutra, Evil, Mahayana, Buddha Nature, Sangha, Culture, Lay, difficulty*...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 09 1982
Cosmic Unity in the Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00151 The talk focuses on the unfolding of the Lotus Sutra's "Chapter 11: Beholding the Precious Stupa," emphasizing the dramatic depiction of the Buddha's teachings. It analyzes the symbolic significance of the two places (earth and... *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Zazen*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 05 1982
The Meaning of Devotion Serial: BZ-00011A Saturday Lecture - *Buddha Nature, Emotions, Mahayana, Religion, Heart Sutra, Avalokiteshvara, Ego, Manjushri,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 03 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Enlightenment Through The Lotus Sutra Serial: KR-00150 This talk provides an in-depth exploration of the transformative potential and profound spiritual implications outlined in chapters 10 through 22 of the Lotus Sutra, particularly focusing on the dynamic and inclusive promise of... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Lotus Sutra*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 02 1982
Fukudo Lesson Serial: BZ-00012A Instruction - Instruction, Zendo, Doanryo, Chanting, Intuition, Interview, Happiness, Bell, Vow, training...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 01 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Study Period Practice/The Six Paramitas Lay Practice Serial: BZ-00013 - *Study Period, Monastic Practice, Daily Life, Commitment, training, Mahayana, Patience,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 27 1982
Celebration of Spring--This Shore, The Other Shore Serial: BZ-00014B Keepng Your Place, One-Day Sitting - *Sixth Patriarch, Heart Sutra, Nirvana, Happiness, Observe*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 20 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Enlightenment: Personal Realization, Communal Validation Serial: KR-00149 The talk discusses the predictions of Ananda and Rafa's future Buddhahood, highlighting their close relationships with Buddha Shakyamuni. The focus is on the significance of Buddha's predictions, referred to as Dharma... *training, Transmission, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Dharma Transmission, Buddha Mind, Patience...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 19 1982
Eternal Light and Timeless Liberation Serial: KR-00148 The talk primarily delves into the concept of "universal light" and how all beings inherently possess it, embodying the original nature of existence. The discussion expands on the distinction between enlightenment and nirvana,... *Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind, Perfect Wisdom, Nirvana, Liberation, Compassion, Impermanence,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 12 1982
Predictive Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: KR-00147 The talk analyzes the concept of "prediction" in Buddhism, illustrating the role of Buddha in predicting the fate of disciples both before and after death. It delves into the differing perspectives on prediction within Indian... *Buddha Nature, Compassion, Suffering, Meditation, Evil, Funeral, Precepts, Silence,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 08 1982
Journey to the Magic City Within Serial: KR-00146 The talk explores the parable of the magic city from a Zen Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the notion of the "one Buddha vehicle," which posits that all sentient beings inherently possess Buddhahood. It illustrates this... *causation, Impermanence, Consciousness, Compassion, Evil, Politics, Separation, Observe,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 01 1982
Soto and Rinzai Practice: Koans Serial: BZ-00014A Sesshin Day 2 - *Teacher-and-Student, Rinzai, Daily Life, Interview, Soto Zen, Concentration, Building,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 27 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Rinzai Zen Serial: BZ-00015 - *Sixth Patriarch, Soto Zen, Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra, Platform Sutra, Doubt, Buddha Mind,...*	Gesshin Myoko Prabhasa Dharma	Feb 26 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Hyakujo and the Fox Serial: BZ-00016B Form and Emptiness, Karma, Sesshin Day 2 - Hyakujo, Karma, Form-and-Emptiness, Karma, Fox, Priest-and-Lay, Priest, Daily Life, Lay,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 21 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo -- Endless Dimension Serial: BZ-00016A Ten Phrase Avalokiteshvara Sutra, Sesshin Day 1 - Dharani, Buddha Nature, Birth-and-Death, Sangha, Big Mind, Evil, Karma, Manjushri, Happiness,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 20 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Buddha's Parinirvana Serial: BZ-00017 Eight Aspects of Enlightenment, One-Day Sitting - Parinirvana Sutra, Enlightenment, Eight Aspects, Buddha, Eight Aspects, Right Effort, Nirvana...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 13 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
The Importance of Study Serial: BZ-00018 Saturday Lecture - *Religion, Study Period, Lotus Sutra, Concentration, Daily Life, Rinzai, Dragons, Continuous...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 23 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Participating Completely Serial: BZ-00019B Posture, Breath, Body, Mind, Zazen, Kinhin, Eating, One-Day Sitting - *Zazen, Kinhin, Oryoki, Schedule, Posture, Harmonizing, Fox, Concentration, Conversation...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 16 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
New Year/ A Time to Renew Practice Serial: BZ-00019A Time: Continuous Time, Continuous Practice, One-Day Sitting - New Year, Time, Continuous Practice, Enemies, Interview, training, Priest	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 09 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Pure Effort In Everyday Busy Life Serial: BZ-00020 Saturday Lecture The talk, titled "Pure Effort In Everyday Busy Life," explores the concept of perfect effort in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining pure effort in daily activities despite life's distractions and challenges.... Posture, New Year Celebration, Pure Effort, Don't Know Mind, Practice Period,...	Eijun Linda Cutts	Jan 02 1982 Berkeley Zen Center
Four Kinds of Horses Serial: BZ-00021A Reading from a Suzuki-rôshi Lecture, Rohatsu Day 7 - Agama Sutra, Posture, Continuous Practice, Dharma Transmission, American, Beginners, Lineage,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 1981 Part 3 of 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Ideal vs. Actual Practice Serial: BZ-00022B Rohatsu Day 6 - Commitment, Priest-and-Lay, Lay Practice, Priest, Lay, Hindrances, Bell, Instruction...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 1981 Part 2 of 3 Berkeley Zen Center
How to Sit Sesshin Serial: BZ-00022A Rohatsu Day 5 - *Zazen, Effort, Chanting, Emotions, Building, Anger, Conversation, Religion, Doubt...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 1981 Part 1 of 3 Berkeley Zen Center
The Three Treasures Serial: BZ-00023 Saturday Lecture - Three Treasures, Precepts, Effort, Sangha, Monastic Practice, Lotus Sutra, Daily Life,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 14 1981 Berkeley Zen Center
The Human Encounter with Death Serial: SF-00114 The talk explores experiences with death and dying, emphasizing work conducted at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center involving LSD as an adjunct to psychotherapy for terminally ill patients. The speaker reflects on the... *Death-and-Dying, training, Letting Go, Demons, Conversation, Emotions, Faith, Enthusiasm,...*	Dr Joan Halifax	Oct 11 1981 1 and 2 of 3 City Center
Poetry, Love, and Spiritual Rebellion Serial: SF-00104 This talk explores the intersection of personal experiences, particularly sexual orientation, with poetry, art, and spirituality. The integration of intimate relationships and artistic expression, notably inspired by experiences... *Lay, Ordinary Mind, Passions, Bodhisattva Vow, Emptiness, Commitment, Balance, Conversation,...*	Allen Ginsberg	Sep 28 1981
Application of the Practice - Feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha Serial: SF-00098 This talk explores the integration of feminism and Zen Buddhism, primarily within the context of the Diamond Sangha, focusing on gender dynamics and ritual practices. Emphasis is placed on reevaluating the use of traditional... Ceremony, Lotus Sutra, Silence, Anger, Passions, Offering, Balance, Doubt, Peace...	Susan Murcott	Aug 14 1981 3
Application of the Practice - Feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha Serial: SF-00099 The talk examines the integration of feminism and Buddhism within the Diamond Sangha, highlighting efforts to reconcile feminist perspectives with traditional Zen practices. It discusses the challenges of embodying Zen teachings... *Emptiness, Lineage, Aspects of Practice, Bodhisattva Vow, Heart Sutra, Sangha, Liberation,...*	Susan Murcott	Aug 14 1981 2
Application of the Practice - Feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha Serial: SF-00100 The talk examines the integration of feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha, focusing on how feminist perspectives have been introduced into Zen practice. Issues such as the gender-neutral adaptation of sutras, redefining... *Emptiness, Aspects of Practice, Lineage, Separation, Sangha, Monastic Practice, Lay, Heart...*	Susan Murcott	Aug 14 1981 1
Dining Room class Serial: SF-00133 The talk focuses on elucidating the mainstream Christian tradition by examining the central theological concept that "God speaks," positioning this within a comparative framework with Buddhist teachings. It introduces three... *Silence, Current Events, Religion, Monastic Practice, Faith, Sanctuary, Fox, Patience, Balance...*	Brother David	Jun 14 1981 1 Tassajara
The Stages of Practice II Serial: BZ-00024B Saturday Lecture - *resistance, Daily Life, Samadhi, Mindfulness, Aspects of Practice, Doubt, American, Emotions,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 04 1981 Berkeley Zen Center
April 4th, 1981, Serial No. 01064 Serial: BZ-01064 - resistance, Daily Life, Samadhi, Mindfulness, Doubt, Aspects of Practice, Priest, Ego...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 04 1981 Berkeley Zen Center
The Stages of Practice I Serial: BZ-00024A One-Day Sitting - *Study Period, Heart Sutra, Obstacles, Chanting, Daily Life, Posture, Beginners, Doubt, Bowing...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 28 1981 Berkeley Zen Center
March 28th, 1981, Serial No. 01063 Serial: BZ-01063 - *Study Period, Heart Sutra, Chanting, Daily Life, Posture, Beginners, Doubt, Bowing, Buddha...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 28 1981 Berkeley Zen Center
February 8th, 1981, Serial No. 00400 Serial: KR-00400 - *Compassion, Concentration, Beginners, Delusion, American, Nirvana, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 08 1981
February 5th, 1981, Serial No. 00398 Serial: KR-00398 - *Impermanence, Big Mind, Interdependence, Consciousness, Bell, Pain, American, Continuous...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 05 1981
February 4th, 1981, Serial No. 00397 Serial: KR-00397 - *Continuous Practice, Impermanence, Compassion, Silence, realization, Building, Bell, Religion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 04 1981
February 3rd, 1981, Serial No. 00399 Serial: KR-00399 - *Consciousness, Bell, Teacher-and-Student, Concentration, Right Speech, Buddha Nature,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 03 1981
Learning How To Sit Serial: BZ-00025 Saturday Lecture - *Technique, Posture, Instruction, Complete activity, Passions, Samadhi, American...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 20 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
The Life of a Zen Monk Serial: BZ-00026B Saturday Lecture - Freedom, Daily Life, Water, Unsui, resistance, Precepts, Patience, Hindrances, Happiness,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 29 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
November 29, 1980, Serial No. 01062 Serial: BZ-01062 - Precepts, resistance, Daily Life, Patience, Hindrances, confusion, Ego, Attachment...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 29 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
Right Effort and Right Thought Serial: BZ-00026A Saturday Lecture - Right Effort, Right Thought, Noble Eightfold Path, Study, Focus, Right Effort, Monastic...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 15 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
November 15, 1980, Serial No. 01061 Serial: BZ-01061 - *Right Effort, Monastic Practice, Sixth Patriarch, Soto Zen, Daily Life, American, Hindrances,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 15 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
November 8, 1980, serial no. 00027B Serial: BZ-00027B Saturday Lecture - Right Effort, Discrimination, Concentration, Gratitude, Dragons, Liberation, Greed...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 08 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
November 8,1980, Serial No. 01060 Serial: BZ-01060 - *Study Period, Eight Aspects, Right Effort, Discrimination, Concentration, Samadhi, Sangha,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 08 1980 Berkeley Zen Center
Study Period and Sesshin Serial: BZ-01511B Saturday Lecture - *Study Period, Eight Aspects, Right Effort, Eight Awarenesses, Discrimination, Concentration,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 08 1980 Berkeley Zen Center

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