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Title	Speaker	Date
Mumonkan Case 10 Serial: SF-00046 Seizei lonely and destitute. The talk analyzes Mumonkan's Case 10, examining the interactions between Seizei and Sozang to explore themes of spiritual poverty and the contrasting interpretations of solitude within Zen practice. The discussion delves into the... Enthusiasm, Priest, Sanctuary, Sangha, Buddha Nature, Faith, Soto Zen, Balance, Zazen...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 28 1991 Green Gulch Farm
Mumonkan: Case #10 Serial: BZ-00701A Sesai is "Poor" and Asks Sozan for Help, Saturday Lecture - MM-10, Culture, Teacher-and-Student, resistance, Birth-and-Death, Priest, Soto Zen, Greed,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 27 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Fundamentals and Practicality of Zazen Serial: BZ-00700B One-Day Sitting - Zazen, Harmonizing, Posture, Buddha Nature, Peace, resistance, confusion, Instruction, Lay...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 21 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Buddha's Mother saves Tibet Serial: SF-00012 The talk discusses the transformative potential of embracing universal compassion and interconnectedness, citing the story of Maya, Buddha's mother, to emphasize the creative and sustaining power of feminine wisdom. It explores... *Peace, Delusion, Balance, Samsara, Liberation, confusion, Freedom, Concentration, Don't...*	Robert Thurman	Apr 14 1991 Green Gulch Farm
Pali Canon Sutra on Right View (Middle Way) Serial: BZ-00700A Lecture - *Heart Sutra, Attachment, Doubt, causation, Hate, training, Lay*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Apr 13 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
World Peace Through Compassion and Non-Violence Serial: SF-00110 The talk presents a vision of achieving world peace through compassion and non-violence, emphasizing the necessity of inner peace as a precursor to external peace. The discussion outlines historical perspectives on Tibet's... *Non-violence, Peace, Religion, Happiness, Freedom, Politics, Hate, Patience, Greed, Anger...*	His Holiness The Dalai Lama	Apr 09 1991
Mumonkan: Case #23 Serial: BZ-00692B "Neither Good Not Evil;" Intentions, Humbleness, Saturday Lecture - Humility, MM-23, Sixth Patriarch, Humility, Bodhisattva Ceremony, Dharma Transmission, Buddha...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 30 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Dogen's Guidelines Serial: BZ-00692A Immersing/Obstructing in the Way, Saturday Lecture - *Absolute-and-Relative, Non-duality, resistance, Lotus Sutra, Intuition, Birth-and-Death,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 23 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Dogen's Guidelines Serial: BZ-00691B No Gaining Idea, Discernment, Sesshin Day 2 - Gaining Mind, Shingi, Bell, Don't Know Mind, Gaining Mind, Buddha Nature, Instruction,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 17 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
All Being and Our Sense of Self Serial: BZ-00691A Sesshin Day 1 - *Birth-and-Death, Impermanence, Buddha Nature, Ego, Platform Sutra, Priest, Religion,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 16 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Life's Unpredictable Journey Serial: EB-00094 The talk addresses the challenges of navigating life's uncertainties with the concept of mindful presence, examining how people often seek answers to questions about managing emotions and behaviors in a world filled with... *Greed, Daily Life, Samsara, Balance, War*	Edward Brown	Mar 10 1991
Zen Paths Between Rituals and Life Serial: EB-00092 The talk revolves around the interplay between ritual space and everyday life, examining how individuals can navigate life without being overly dependent on either structured practices or worldly achievements. It emphasizes the... *Greed, Daily Life, Samsara, Balance, War*	Edward Brown	Mar 10 1991
Balancing Desires and Life's Uncertainty Serial: EB-00093 The talk explores the complex question of "What shall I do?" by examining the tensions between personal desires and worldly responsibilities, the pursuit of happiness without engagement, and the balance between ritualistic... *Greed, Daily Life, Samsara, Balance, War*	Edward Brown	Mar 10 1991
The “Stuff” of Life and Waking Up Serial: BZ-00690B Lecture - *Daily Life, Renunciation, training, Samsara, Beginners, Happiness, Observe, Doubt, War, Peace...*	Fu Nancy Schroeder	Mar 09 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Fundamentalism, Prayer, Orthodoxy: Science and Religion Serial: BZ-00690A Lecture - *Hate, Religion, First Principle, Evil, Doubt, Samsara, Mahayana, Politics, Interdependence,...*	Raul Denkei Moncayo	Mar 02 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Goodwill in Action: A Buddhist Perspective Serial: SF-00150 The talk focuses on the concept of goodwill as a Buddhist practice, using children's participation to illustrate its importance. Goodwill is presented as an essential thought with the power to inspire action and effect change, as... *Fundraising, Offering, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen, Mindfulness, Lineage, Tassajara Zen Mountain...*	Eijun Linda Cutts	Mar 02 1991
Heart Sutra: Thoughts on Emptiness Serial: BZ-00264 Class 4 of 4 - *Heart Sutra, Chanting, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Subject-and-Object, Evil, Bell, Anger,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 28 1991 4 Berkeley Zen Center
Persian Gulf War Serial: BZ-00689B Saturday Lecture - Current Events, War, Politics, Precepts, training, Priest, Peace, Addiction, Bodhisattva...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 23 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Mindful Pathways to Overcome Suffering Serial: EB-00090 The talk presents an exploration of core Buddhist teachings, starting with the Four Noble Truths, emphasizing the understanding and management of suffering through right intention and mindfulness as outlined in the Eightfold Path... *Intention, Desire, causation, Peace, Balance*	Edward Brown	Feb 22 1991
Pathways to Peaceful Transformation Serial: EB-00091 The talk addresses the foundational teachings of Buddhism, emphasizing the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. It explores the nature of suffering, craving, and the cycle of samsara, relating these concepts to real-life... *Intention, Desire, causation, Peace, Addiction*	Edward Brown	Feb 22 1991
Heart Sutra: Skanda, Form and Emptiness Serial: BZ-00265 Class 3 of 4 - *Heart Sutra, Hindrances, Anger, Passions, Skandas, Four Noble Truths, causation, Attachment,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 21 1991 3 Berkeley Zen Center
Parinirvana Serial: BZ-00689A Eight Aspects of an Enlightened Being, One-Day Sitting - Parinirvana, Eight Aspects, Nirvana, Eight Aspects, Concentration, Duality, Greed, Subject-and...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Feb 16 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Heart Sutra: Paramitas, Skandas, Emptiness, Bodhisattva Way Serial: BZ-00266 Class 2 of 4 - *Heart Sutra, Four Noble Truths, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Hindrances, Don't Know...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 14 1991 2 Berkeley Zen Center
Heart Sutra: The Sutra’s Place in History Serial: BZ-00267 Class 1 of 4 - *Heart Sutra, Chanting, Avalokiteshvara, Monastic Practice, Lineage, Practice Period,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	Feb 07 1991 1 Berkeley Zen Center
Revolutionary Balance in Aging Lives Serial: EB-00095 This talk primarily explores the balance between inner and outer life, emphasizing the equal reality of both aspects. It discusses the importance of introspection for effective activism, critiques the societal expectation of... *Intention, Community, Thich Nhat Hanh, Culture*	Edward Brown	Feb 07 1991
Observing the Obvious: Embracing Life's Flow Serial: EB-00089 The talk emphasizes the importance of "careful observation of the obvious" in both mundane activities and spiritual practice, such as meditation, to recognize fundamental truths and foster genuine experience and understanding.... *Avalokiteshvara, War, Peace, Observe, Yaoshan*	Edward Brown	Feb 03 1991
Karma Peace Serial: BZ-00688B Saturday Lecture - Karma, Peace, Karma, Peace, War, Precepts, Greed, Non-violence, American, Politics, confusion...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 26 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Shoyoroku: Case #4 Serial: BZ-00688A Establish a Sanctuary, Saturday Lecture - *Sanctuary, Sanctuary, Subject-and-Object, Offering, Peace, Gratitude, Building, War...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 19 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Mideast Crisis Serial: BZ-00687B Discussion led by Alan Senauke, Saturday Lecture - Current Events, War, Peace, Avalokiteshvara, Enemies, Bodhisattva Vow, Vow, Building,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jan 12 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Everyday Mind as Zen Path Serial: EB-00087 The talk discusses the importance of embracing "everyday mind" as central to Zen practice, emphasizing authenticity and presence over strategic or goal-oriented approaches. A political commentary critiques leaders who fail to... *Chanting, Thich Nhat Hanh, War, Offering, Lotus Sutra*	Edward Brown	Jan 10 1991
Everyday Zen: Authentic Presence Enriched Serial: EB-00088 The talk explores Zen philosophy through the story of Nangaku and Baso, emphasizing the futility of pursuing enlightenment through meditation as a goal-oriented process. It discusses the strategic mindset and its limitations,... *Chanting, Thich Nhat Hanh, War, Offering, Lotus Sutra*	Edward Brown	Jan 10 1991
Zen Work: Blooming From Within Serial: EB-00086 The talk explores the concept of work from a Zen perspective, emphasizing that real spiritual work involves self-reflection and addressing one's personal challenges. Through anecdotes and teachings, particularly the story of Zen... *Hyakujo, Offering, Hindrances, Gratitude, training*	Edward Brown	Jan 06 1991
Bodhisattva’s Four Ways of Guidance: Reasonableness and Responsiveness Serial: BZ-00687A Lecture - *confusion, Blue Cliff Record, Bodhidharma, Evil, Aspects of Practice, Silence, Right Speech,...*	Ryushin Paul Haller	Jan 05 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Appreciating the Different Religions of the World Serial: BZ-00699B Saturday Lecture - Religion, Religion, Separation, New Year, Subject-and-Object, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 22 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Shikantaza: Being Present Serial: BZ-00699A Lecture - Concentration, Soto Zen, Instruction, Anger, Hate, Family Practice, Posture, Emotions...	Gil Fronsdal	Dec 15 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-00698B Enlightenment, Rohatsu Day 7 - *Enlightenment, Religion, Peace, Buddha Nature, Attachment, Diversity, Hindrances, Lay...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 08 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-00698A Firewood and Ash, Rohatsu Day 6 - *Birth-and-Death, Monastic Practice, Buddha Nature, Peace, Impermanence, Liberation, New Year,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 07 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-00697B Rohatsu Day 5 - *Transmission, Birth-and-Death, Separation, Dragons, Hindrances, Religion, Peace, Emotions...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 06 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Embracing Life's Unpredictable Dance Serial: EB-00085 The talk explores themes of perception surrounding good and bad experiences, using meditation, personal anecdotes, and humor to illustrate the unpredictability of life and the value of confronting difficult situations. The... *Intention, Avalokiteshvara, Forgiveness, Culture, Bowing*	Edward Brown	Dec 06 1990
Embracing Difficulties for Growth Serial: EB-00084 The talk explores the themes of perception of good and bad experiences, particularly in meditation, emphasizing that challenging experiences often lead to personal growth. Through anecdotes, newspaper clippings, and references to... *Intention, Avalokiteshvara, Forgiveness, Culture, Bowing*	Edward Brown	Dec 06 1990
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-00697A Going Beyond Buddha, Rohatsu Day 4 - Buddha, cognitive process, Light-and-Darkness, resistance, Lay Practice, Absolute-and-Relative...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 05 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-01517B Mindfulness of Forms, Rohatsu Day 3 - Mindfulness, Instruction, Offering, Dogen, Composure, Bowing, Duality, Samsara, Continuous...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 04 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Genjokoan Serial: BZ-01517A Manifesting This Moment, Rohatsu Day 2 - Genjokoan, Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, Heart Sutra, Happiness, Attachment, Patience, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 03 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Dedicate to World Peace Serial: BZ-00696B Starts with Ourself, Rohatsu Day 1 - *Peace, Anger, War, Enemies, stubbornness, Hate, Building, Emotions, Greed, Continuous Practice...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 02 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Avatamsaka Sutra Serial: BZ-00258 Class 5 of 5 - *confusion, Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Offering, Concentration, Attachment, Patience,...*	Zoketsu Norman Fischer	Nov 29 1990 5 Berkeley Zen Center
Thanksgiving Serial: BZ-00696A - *Gratitude, Attachment, Daily Life, Non-attachment, Subject-and-Object, Teacher-and-Student,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 24 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Cultivating Compassion Through Buddhist Meditation Serial: EB-00083 The talk explores the themes of compassion and loving-kindness within Buddhist meditation practices, highlighting methods such as non-verbal meditations alongside traditional prayers. Emphasis is placed on self-compassion as the... *Lovingkindness, Thich Nhat Hanh, Passions, Sixth Patriarch, Hindrances*	Edward Brown	Nov 22 1990
Cultivating Compassionate Mindfulness Together Serial: EB-00073 This talk centers on the concept of loving-kindness within Buddhist practice, discussing the nuances between compassion and loving-kindness and exploring various meditative practices associated with these qualities. It introduces... *Lovingkindness, Gratitude, Peace, Enemies, Observe*	Edward Brown	Nov 22 1990
Still Looking for Home Serial: BZ-00695B Saturday Lecture - Religion, Bell, Building, Karma, Enthusiasm, Fox, Politics, Interview, Bowing, Lineage...	Lou Hartman	Nov 17 1990 Berkeley Zen Center
Blue Cliff Record: Case #2 Serial: BZ-00725 Lecture - BCR-2, Discrimination, Attachment, Duality, Oneness, Non-discrimination, Beginners, Big Mind,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Nov 17 1990 Unknown Location

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