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Title	Speaker	Date
1999.09.04-serial.00149A Serial: EB-00149A - *Forgiveness, Gratitude, Silence, Faith, realization, Culture, Desire*	Edward Brown	Sep 04 1999
1999.09.04-serial.00149B Serial: EB-00149B - New Year, Precepts, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Offering, Silence, realization, Desire...	Edward Brown	Sep 04 1999
Dependent Origination Serial: BZ-00193B - *Dependent Origination, Attachment, Mindfulness, Heart Sutra, Liberation, Four Noble Truths,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Sep 04 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-00673 Sesshin Day 1 - *Subject-and-Object, Continuous Practice, Lay Practice, Renunciation, Emotions, Diversity,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Sep 02 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Continuous Practice Serial: BZ-00193A - *Continuous Practice, Buddha Nature, Buddha Ancestors, Commitment, Gratitude, Dragons, Bowing...*	Rebecca Mayeno	Aug 28 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Failure/Success Serial: BZ-00192B Saturday Lecture - Ego, Koan, Teacher-and-Student, Bodhidharma, Big Mind	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 21 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
How/Why to Sustain a Vital Sitting Practice Serial: BZ-00192A - *Lay, Lay Practice, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Aspects of Practice, Beginners, confusion,...*	Ron Nestor	Aug 14 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
1999.08.12-serial.00147 Serial: EB-00147 - *Bowing, Buddha Nature, Desire, Offering, Letting Go, Faith, Observe, Discrimination, Bell...*	Edward Brown	Aug 12 1999
Stretching Into Life's Impermanence Serial: EB-00146 The talk addresses the struggle with impermanence and the concept of "stretching" both in physical and metaphorical terms. A central theme is embracing life's challenges and changes as an opportunity for growth, akin to Suzuki... *Daily Life, Big Mind, resistance, Okesa, War*	Edward Brown	Aug 11 1999
Zen Pathways to Personal Freedom Serial: EB-00244 The talk explores the significance of Zen practice in shaping personal life choices and self-perception, particularly after extended periods within and outside Zen Center. It discusses how the practice facilitates self-awareness... *Posture, Practice Period, Harmonizing, Freedom, Daily Life*	Edward Brown	Aug 09 1999
Genjokoan (Pt. 8/8) Serial: BZ-00674B “The place is lost; from here the Way unfolds”, Saturday Lecture - Genjokoan, Subject-and-Object, Buddha Nature, Daily Life, Bodhidharma, Separation,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 07 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
August 7th, 1999, Serial No. 00191, Side B Serial: BZ-00191B - *Buddha Nature, Subject-and-Object, Daily Life, Separation, Transmission, Duality, Priest,...*		Aug 07 1999
The Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-00921 Class 5 of 5 - *Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Four Noble Truths, Hindrances, Samsara, Liberation, Heart...*	Ross Blum	Aug 05 1999 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Embrace Uncertainty With Courage Serial: EB-00145 The talk emphasizes the importance of perseverance and taking action even in the face of uncertainty and self-doubt, drawing parallels between the advice of Ernest Hemingway and teachings in Zen philosophy, particularly those of... *Ego, Way-Seeking Mind, Faith, Tenzo, Hate*	Edward Brown	Aug 04 1999
Zen Paths: Persevere and Empower Serial: EB-00144 This talk focuses on the themes of perseverance, direct experience, and personal empowerment within the context of Zen practice, drawing connections between these concepts and broader life experiences. Inspired by a New Yorker... *Ego, Way-Seeking Mind, Faith, Tenzo, Hate*	Edward Brown	Aug 04 1999
1999.08.03-serial.00148 Serial: EB-00148 - *Concentration, Chanting, Bell, Posture, Interview, Balance, Emotions, Monks, Passions, Lay...*	Edward Brown	Aug 03 1999
Zen Pathways to Everyday Enlightenment Serial: EB-00143 The talk explores the theme of experiencing life directly and sincerely, emphasizing the teachings of Zen. It discusses how every element of life, even mundane tasks like cooking, can lead to enlightenment if approached with... *Freedom, Hate, Ordinary Mind, Practice Period, Rumi*	Edward Brown	Aug 02 1999
I Vow to Save All Sentient Beings Serial: BZ-00191A Saturday Lecture - Bodhisattva Vow, Vow, Four Noble Truths, Evil, Karma, Repentance, confusion, true dharma,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 31 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
The Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-00922 Class 4 of 5 - *Four Noble Truths, Ego, causation, Heart Sutra, First Principle, true dharma, Right Speech,...*	Ross Blum	Jul 29 1999 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Courage and Encouragement Serial: BZ-00157A - Conversation, Building, Peace, Anger, Karma, Ego, Intimacy, Passions, Evil, Bell...	Hozan Alan Senauke	Jul 24 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Unveiling Oneness: Embracing Infinite Connection Serial: SF-00048 The talk explores the illusion of control and the nature of self in relation to the universe, suggesting that the perception of individuality creates separation and suffering. Emphasizing non-duality, it discusses how letting go... *Separation, Non-duality, Zendo, realization, Peace, Concentration, Happiness, Emotions,...*	Teah Strozer	Jul 24 1999
The Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-00923 Class 3 of 5 - *Heart Sutra, Oneness, Mahayana, Four Noble Truths, Six Realms, Interview, Bodhisattva Precepts...*	Ross Blum	Jul 22 1999 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-00158B Saturday Lecture Part 7 of 8 - Genjokoan, Anger, Daily Life, Concentration, Subject-and-Object, Aspects of Practice, Heart...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 17 1999 7 Berkeley Zen Center
July 17th, 1999, Serial No. 00674, Side A Serial: BZ-00674A - *Anger, Daily Life, Concentration, Subject-and-Object, Aspects of Practice, Heart Sutra,...*		Jul 17 1999
The Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-00924 Class 2 of 5 - Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra, Chanting, Mahayana, Manjushri, Sanctuary, Separation, Liberation,...	Ross Blum	Jul 15 1999 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Commentary Serial: BZ-00158A Saturday Lecture Part 6 of 8 - Genjokoan, Big Mind, Buddha Nature, Non-discrimination, Dharma Transmission, Discrimination,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 10 1999 6 Berkeley Zen Center
July 10th, 1999, Serial No. 00752, Side B Serial: BZ-00752B #duplicate-please-hide - *Big Mind, Non-discrimination, Buddha Nature, Dharma Transmission, Mundane Life, Transmission,...*		Jul 10 1999
The Heart Sutra Serial: BZ-00925 Class 1 of 5 - *Heart Sutra, Six Realms, Lotus Sutra, Chanting, Four Noble Truths, Doubt, Mindfulness,...*	Ross Blum	Jul 08 1999 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Zen in America (missing first 15 minutes) Serial: BZ-00166B Saturday Lecture - Priest-and-Lay, Priest, Family Practice, Lay, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Monastic Practice...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 03 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Commentary Serial: BZ-00166A Part 5 of 8, sesshin Day 5 - *Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, resistance, Mahayana, Priest*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 27 1999 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Commentary (Pt. 5/8) Serial: BZ-00752A Sesshin Day 5 #duplicate-please-hide - Genjokoan, Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, resistance, Mahayana, Peace, Priest	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 27 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
June 26th, 1999, Serial No. 00165, Side B Serial: BZ-00165B - *Buddha Nature, Separation, Obstacles, Interview, Oneness, Soto Zen*		Jun 26 1999
Genjokoan Commentary (Pt. 4/8) Serial: BZ-00753B Sesshin Day 4 - *Genjokoan, Buddha Nature, Separation, Soto Zen, Obstacles, Interview, Oneness, Emotions...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 26 1999 4 Berkeley Zen Center
June 25th, 1999, Serial No. 00165, Side A Serial: BZ-00165A - *Birth-and-Death, Liberation, Thoroughness, Continuous Practice, Impermanence, Buddha Nature,...*		Jun 25 1999
Genjokoan Commentary (Pt. 3/8) Serial: BZ-00753A Sesshin Day 3 - Genjokoan, Birth-and-Death, Liberation, Thoroughness, Impermanence, Continuous Practice,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 25 1999 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Commentary (Pt. 2/8) Serial: BZ-00078B Sesshin Day 2 - Genjokoan, Precious Mirror, Duality, Buddha Nature, Five Ranks, Absolute-and-Relative, Samsara...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 24 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Commentary (Pt. 1/8) Serial: BZ-00078A Sesshin Day 1 - Genjokoan, Five Ranks, Nirvana, Buddha Nature, Samadhi, Sixth Patriarch, Impermanence,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 23 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Embrace Impermanence, Transcend Suffering Serial: EB-00142 The talk centers on the Zen Buddhist perspective of pain and suffering, emphasizing that while pain is unavoidable, suffering is a choice stemming from judgments of good and bad. The discussion highlights the practice of... *Posture, Shikantaza, Dragons, Emptiness*	Edward Brown	Jun 09 1999
Authenticity Through Mindful Existence Serial: EB-00249A The talk explores the themes of authenticity, presence, and the practice of meditation, particularly Zazen, as a means to discover one's true self. The discussion emphasizes the concept of centering oneself in the moment to... *Posture, Way-Seeking Mind, Delusion, Don't Know Mind, Beginners*	Edward Brown	Jun 07 1999
Zen and Pschotherapy Serial: BZ-00076B - *Birth-and-Death, Sanctuary, Lay Ordination, Ego, Hate, Family Practice, Book of Serenity,...*	Robert Rosenbaum	May 22 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Thoughts on Modern Western Buddhist Practice Serial: BZ-00076A - *Priest, Ordination, Dharma Transmission, Transmission, Practice Position, Bodhisattva Vow,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	May 15 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Love Through Zen Mindfulness Serial: EB-00051 The talk focuses on themes of love, forgiveness, and the process of coming to terms with one's inner emotional landscape, using personal anecdotes to explore the practice of Zen and its application to embracing all aspects of one... *Sangha, Zendo, Karma, Gratitude, Bowing*	Edward Brown	May 09 1999
Buddhist Perspective On The Littleton Tragedy Serial: BZ-00075 Saturday Lecture - Current Events, War, Evil, Greed, Passions, Culture, Emotions	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 08 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo -- The Sutra Explicated Serial: BZ-00074B One-Day Sitting - Enmei Jukku Kannon Gyo, Buddha Nature, Big Mind, Continuous Practice, Bell, Absolute-and-...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	May 02 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Diversity, Wisdom & Kindness Serial: BZ-00074A - *Culture, Hindrances, Berkeley Zen Center, American, Doubt, training, Mindfulness, Anger,...*	Ralph Steele	May 01 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Lotus Sutra Serial: BZ-00862 The final class in a series on the Lotus Sutra taught by Ryuei Michael McCormick, a teacher in the Nichiren tradition, and sponsored by Maylie Scott. - Lotus Sutra, Chanting, Mahayana, Peace, Vow, Happiness, Priest, Lay, Buddha Nature, Religion...	Ryuei Michael McCormick	Apr 29 1999 5 of 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Suzuki Roshi: His Way as Others Told Me Serial: BZ-00073B - Priest, Culture, War, American, Precepts, Religion, Peace, Emotions, Anger, Rinzai...	David Chadwick	Apr 24 1999 Berkeley Zen Center
Lotus Sutra Serial: BZ-00863 The fourth in a series of five classes on the Lotus Sutra taught by Ryuei Michael McCormick, a teacher in the Nichiren tradition, and sponsored by Maylie Scott. - Lotus Sutra, Buddha Nature, Perfect Wisdom, Demons, Nirvana, Subject-and-Object, Evil, Samadhi...	Ryuei Michael McCormick	Apr 22 1999 4 of 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record Class Serial: SF-00068 67th Case: Mahasattva Fu Expounds the Scripture; single-point samadhi. The talk discusses the 67th Case of the Blue Cliff Record, focusing on Mahasattva Fu's unique method of expounding the Diamond Cutter Scripture through silence, which serves as a commentary on traditional Zen values over more... *Concentration, Repentance, Blue Cliff Record, Bodhidharma, Interview, Manjushri, Sixth...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 22 1999
Master Hongzi's Practice Instruction Serial: BZ-00073A One-Day Sitting - Hongzhi, Practice, Attachment, Darkness and Light, Silent Illumination, Light-and-Darkness,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 18 1999 Berkeley Zen Center

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