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Title	Speaker	Date
Zazen is the true reference point Serial: BZ-02047 Put your behind on the cushion, Saturday Lecture Drama of life, Thoughts = dream world - Zazen, Ordinary Mind, Instruction, resistance, Precepts, Interview, confusion, Duality,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 27 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Awakening the Teacher Within You Serial: EB-00228O The talk explores the relationship between teacher and student within Zen philosophy, emphasizing that true teaching is self-discovery, as echoed by Suzuki Roshi's advice to awaken the teacher within oneself. The discussion... *realization, Silence, Delusion, Desire*	Edward Brown	Jun 27 2009
Embracing Life's Unscripted Flow Serial: EB-00228N The talk focuses on the Zen practice of being present and accepting the unfolding of life without preconceived notions, emphasizing the challenges of trying to control experiences. Forms, or structured practices, are discussed as... *Bell, Balance, Aspects of Practice, causation, Daily Life*	Edward Brown	Jun 26 2009
Zen Insight: Balancing Structure and Flow Serial: EB-00228M The talk explores the balance between structured practices and intuitive insight in Zen meditation. It emphasizes the importance of not clinging to rigid instructions when the practice is to cultivate an awareness that allows a... *Buddha Mind, Demons, Doubt, Priest, Ordination*	Edward Brown	Jun 25 2009
Zen Silence and Self-Acceptance Path Serial: EB-00228L The talk emphasizes the significance of silence and self-acceptance in Zen practice, drawing upon teachings from Zen Master Dogen and anecdotes involving prominent Zen figures like Suzuki Roshi. The discussion touches on how life... *Monkey Mind, Silence, training, Vow, Bell*	Edward Brown	Jun 24 2009
The Swastika as Mandala Serial: BZ-02046 Sesshin Day 5 - Politics, Evil, Happiness, Mandala, Interview, resistance, Transmission, Hate, Offering,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 21 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Transformation of Consciousness into the Eight-fold Wisdom Serial: BZ-02045 Be careful of estatic states', Sesshin Day 4 - Homeless Kodo, Silent Illumination, Offering, Gratitude, Silent Illumination, Evil, Ego,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 20 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Continuous Practice Serial: BZ-02044 Shuso talk - *Practice Period, Continuous Practice, Conversation, Intimacy, Happiness, Passions, Hate, Vow,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	Jun 19 2009
Brown Rice is Just Right Serial: BZ-02043 Cultivating the Empty Field, Sesshin Day 2 - Suzuki Roshi, Ordinary Mind, Silent Illumination, Birth-and-Death, Religion, American,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 18 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Dualities in Zen Harmony Serial: EB-00228K The talk explores the Zen concept of reconciling opposing aspects of the mind, referencing a poem by Zen master Hakuin. It examines the metaphor of internal and external demons who battle until realizing they are friends. This... *Demons, Passions, Ordinary Mind, Enthusiasm*	Edward Brown	Jun 18 2009
Hongzhi's Guidepost for the Hall of Pure Bliss Serial: BZ-02042 Silent Illumination, Sesshin Day 1 - Jijuyu Zanmai, Pain, Silent Illumination, Constancy, Silent Illumination, Continuous Practice...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 17 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Presence in Everyday Zen Practice Serial: EB-00228J The talk centers on a Zen story involving Dogen's interaction with a Chinese monk, which emphasizes the concepts of practice and understanding through everyday activities. This story serves as a metaphor for broader Zen teachings... *Big Mind, Dragons, Tenzo, Beginners, Offering*	Edward Brown	Jun 17 2009
Mindful Cooking, Authentic Living Serial: EB-00228I The discussion primarily revolves around Zen Master Dogen's philosophies, particularly focusing on his "Instructions to the Cook," and the importance of living authentically and mindfully engaging with life. A specific narrative... *Heart Sutra, Sutra, Buddha Nature, Bodhidharma, uchiyama*	Edward Brown	Jun 16 2009
Savoring Life Through Wholehearted Presence Serial: EB-00228H The talk discusses the theme of wholehearted experience and presence, as illustrated through food preparation, referencing Rilke's poetry and Zen teachings from Dogen's "Instructions for the Cook." The underlying premise is about... *Silence, Evil, Offering, Posture, Enthusiasm*	Edward Brown	Jun 15 2009
The Ultimate transcends Difference and Unity Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 3, part 1 Tenshin Reb Anderson Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part VI), Chapter Three, Morning Dharma Talk Saturday June 14, 2009, A.M. No Abode - *Nirvana, Fox, Lineage, Oneness, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 13 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage
The Ultimate transcends Difference and Unity Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 3, part 1 Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part VII), Chapter Three, Afternoon Dharma Talk Saturday June 14, 2009, P.M. No Abode - *Emptiness, Dharmakaya, Heart Sutra, confusion*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Jun 13 2009 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
The Precepts for Zaike Tokudo Serial: BZ-02041 Giving and Receiving, Saturday Lecture - Zaike Tokudo, Jukai, Lay Practice, Precepts, Teacher-and-Student, Priest, Lineage, Lay...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 13 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Class 5 Absorption In The Treasury Of Light Serial: BZ-02040 - *Subject-and-Object, Cultivation, Transmission, Manjushri, Lotus Sutra, Religion, Birth-and-...*		Jun 11 2009
Perfect Effort, Blind Faith Serial: BZ-02039 Shuso talk - *Right Effort, Practice Period, Conversation, Ordinary Mind, Offering, Instruction, Doubt,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	Jun 06 2009
Class 4 Practice Instructions Serial: BZ-02038 - *Don't Know Mind, Birth-and-Death, Silent Illumination, Emotions, Duality, Mandala, Vow,...*		Jun 04 2009
Present Moment Awareness Serial: BZ-02037 - *Ordinary Mind, Mindfulness, Enthusiasm, Cultivation, Passions, Practice Period, Concentration...*	Ron Nestor	May 30 2009
The Tao of Old Age, Sickness, and Death Serial: BZ-02036 Shuso talk - *Birth-and-Death, Practice Period, New Year, Ordinary Mind, Beginners, Patience, Oneness,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	May 29 2009
Class 3 And There Was Light Serial: BZ-02035 - *Obstacles, Anger, Happiness, Instruction, Gratitude, resistance, Passions, Continuous Practice...*		May 28 2009
The Ultimate Transcends All Argumentation Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 2 Chapter Two, Morning No Abode 5/23/09 AM Trans: Karen Mueller - *Nirvana, Vasubandhu, Bodhisattva Way, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 23 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage
The Ultimate Transcends All Argumentation Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 2 Samdhinormonchana Sutra (Part V), Chapter Two, Afternoon Dharma Talk Saturday May 23, 2009, P.M. No Abode - *Vasubandhu, Mahayana, Lotus Sutra*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 23 2009 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage
More Light Serial: BZ-02034 - *Ordinary Mind, Light-and-Darkness, Darkness and Light, Bodhisattva Vow, Transmission, Practice...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	May 23 2009
Class 2 Komyo Divine Light Serial: BZ-02033 - *Transmission, Current Events, Silent Illumination, Discrimination, Conversation, American,...*		May 21 2009
Ordinary Mind is the Way Serial: BZ-02032 Shuso talk - *Ordinary Mind, Intuition, Emotions, Big Mind, Practice Period, Forgiveness, Fox, resistance,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	May 16 2009
Zazen Instruction Serial: BZ-02031 Bansan - BCR-, Zazen, Posture, Building, Emotions, Beginners, resistance, Religion	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 15 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Class 1 Everybody Has Their Own Light Serial: BZ-02030 - *Religion, Instruction, Culture, Politics, Continuous Practice, Doubt, training*...		May 14 2009
Embracing Compassion in Zen Practice Serial: EB-00238 The talk reflects on various personal stories and experiences at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, emphasizing the importance of community, practice, and understanding the human experience through Zen philosophy. Themes include... *Practice Period, Letting Go, Posture, Community, Death*	Edward Brown	May 13 2009
Zen Living: Mindfulness in Action Serial: EB-00228D The talk discusses experiences and insights related to Zen practice during the 1960s at the Tuscarora center, touching on themes of mindfulness, responsibility, and practice methods. The speaker reflects on the transition from... *Practice Period, Zendo, Soto Zen, Baso*	Edward Brown	May 12 2009
Threading the Eye of the Needle Serial: BZ-02029 Shuso talk - *Practice Period, Conversation, Buddha Nature, American, Funeral, Patience, Passions, Bell,...*	Ryushin Andrea Thach	May 11 2009
Zen in the Everyday Kitchen Serial: EB-00228A The talk explores the intersection of cooking and Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of everyday tasks as spiritual exercises. It highlights the idea of finding presence and mindfulness in simple acts like cooking,... *Politics, Zendo, Tenzo, Money, Don't Know Mind*	Edward Brown	May 11 2009
Zen and the Art of Cutting Serial: EB-00228B The transcript focuses on knife craftsmanship, maintenance, and techniques for cutting vegetables, with an underlying metaphor related to learning new habits and Zen practice. It emphasizes the nuanced understanding of knife use...	Edward Brown	May 11 2009
Zen Authenticity and Status Dynamics Serial: EB-00228C The talk explores themes of authenticity, self-acceptance, and the dynamics of high and low status within Zen practice and personal interactions. It emphasizes the importance of being genuine, as inspired by Suzuki Roshi's... *Priest, Mill Valley, Ceremony, Zendo*	Edward Brown	May 11 2009
Who is That One? Serial: BZ-02028 Shakyamuni and Maitreya are servants of That One, One-Day Sitting - Non-duality, Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, Nirmanakaya, MM-45, Big Mind, Practice Period, Humility...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 09 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Case #7 - Wash Your Bowl Serial: BZ-02027 Saturday Lecture - BCR-7, Family Practice, Transmission, Bell, Daily Life, Building, Emotions, Attachment,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 02 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Sulak Wisdom of Sustainability Serial: BZ-02026 - *Happiness, Peace, Non-violence, Culture, Greed, Building, Humility, Interdependence, Funeral,...*		Apr 25 2009
Causation and Non-Self - *causation, Transmission*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 23 2009 The Yoga Room
Questions and Answers in Buddhism Serial: BZ-02025 - *Religion, Right Speech, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Mind, Vow, Teacher-and-Student, Heart Sutra, Evil...*	Laurie Senauke	Apr 18 2009
Causation and Non-Self - *causation, Faith, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 16 2009 The Yoga Room
Five Hindrances - Especially Restlessness Serial: BZ-02024 - *Concentration, Hindrances, Forgiveness, Anger, Don't Know Mind, Avalokiteshvara, Dragons...*	Karen Sundheim	Apr 11 2009
Causation and Non-Self - *causation, Attachment, Faith, War*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 09 2009 The Yoga Room
Buddha's Birthday Celebration Serial: BZ-02023 - *Buddha's Birthday*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Apr 04 2009
Causation and Non-Self - *causation, Faith, Attachment, Evil*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Apr 02 2009 The Yoga Room
Zazen to Become a Buddha Serial: BZ-02022 Sitting for 10 Kalpas and Not Attaining Buddha, Saturday Lecture - Bodhisattva, MM-9, Karma, Bodhisattva Way, Lotus Sutra, Peace, Bodhidharma, Big Mind, Buddha...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 28 2009 Berkeley Zen Center
Causation and Non-Self - *Attachment, Evil, Dogen, Emptiness*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 26 2009 The Yoga Room
Revealing the Intention of the Buddha Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 1 - *resistance, Zazen, Community, Mahayana*	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 21 2009 Morning No Abode Hermitage
Revealing the Intention of the Buddha Samdhinirmochana Mahayana Sutra Chapter 1 Samdhinirmochana SutraChapter One, Part TwoNo Abode 3/21/09 PM - Yogachara, Emptiness, Separation	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 21 2009 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage

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