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Title	Speaker	Date
Introduction To The Four Afflictions Of Self Discussing afflictions of the mind where the self appears, as an opportunity to explore consciousness. The ignorance of the view that the self is operating the situation. The talk explores the concept of consciousness and its relationship to the self, specifically examining the four afflictions associated with the belief in a self. These afflictions—self-view, self-confusion (or self-ignorance),... Consciousness,	Tenshin Reb Anderson	PM No Abode Hermitage
Title Unknown Serial: BZ-00110 One-Day Sitting - *Intuition, Big Mind, Ordinary Mind, Bell, Don't Know Mind, Daily Life, Buddha Nature,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Unknown Location
Unknown year, July 1st, Serial 00528 Serial: BZ-00528 A short talk on Zazen, followed by many questions and answers: Dealing with sleepiness, a crying child, a restless mind, pain in the legs, etc. "For a Zen student, everybody is your teacher. Our own pain is our teacher, our... - Zazen, Thich Nhat Hanh, Posture, Daily Life, Discrimination, Peace, Dogen, Building,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 01
Zazen Serial: BZ-00519 - *Concentration, Posture, Birth-and-Death, Religion, Platform Sutra, Offering, Instruction,...*	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 30
Unknown Date, Serial 00517 Serial: BZ-00517 Part 2 - Politics, Passions, Conversation, Hate, American, Building, training	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Apr 19 2
Consistency and the Path to Destiny Serial: BZ-01515A - *Constancy, confusion, Chanting, Building, Emotions*	Maylie Scott	Berkeley Zen Center
Journey to the Inner Spring Serial: EB-00044 The talk discusses the allegorical story of three princes searching for the "water of life," emphasizing the importance of humility and seeking guidance in personal spiritual journeys. It explores themes of listening to inner... *Enemies, Dragons, Rumi, Silence, Bell*	Edward Brown
Embracing Rain: Zen and Everyday Moments Serial: EB-00205 This talk explores the intersections of Zen practice and daily life, using the acts of eating and the sound of rain as meditative focal points. Discussions include the Zen story of "when hungry, eat; when tired, sleep" and its... *Silence, Zendo, training, Balance, Renewal*	Edward Brown	Feb 21
Zen's Communal Heartbeat: A Legacy Serial: EB-00207 The talk explores the familial aspects of Zen practice, emphasizing the sense of community and lineage within the Zen tradition. It contrasts with the more individualistic Vipassana approach. Important figures such as Katagiri... *Practice Period, Heart Sutra, Interview, Buddha Nature, Community*	Edward Brown	Mar 04
Enlightenment in Everyday Moments Serial: EB-00211 The talk explores the challenges of adhering to spiritual practices, using Zen Buddhism as a framework, and contrasts the micro-management of personal discipline with the concept of sudden enlightenment. An anecdote about a... *Greed, Buddha Mind, Gratitude, Emptiness, Equanimity*	Edward Brown	Mar 29
Forms as Catalysts for Transformation Serial: EB-00204 This talk explores the significance of form in life, particularly through the lenses of marriage and meditation, emphasizing that while forms such as weddings and meditation practices might invite challenges and disruptions, they... *Desire, Bell, Ceremony, Lineage, realization*	Edward Brown	May 17
Embracing Sorrow as a Pathway Serial: EB-00301 The talk addresses the importance of embracing and understanding sorrow as a path towards genuine happiness, rather than eschewing it. It discusses the work involved in processing sadness and how mindful attention to our... *Ego, Big Mind, Intention, Practice Period, Lay*	Edward Brown	Jun 25
The Teacher Within Each Learner Serial: EB-00209 The talk explores the intertwined roles of teacher and student, suggesting that both must embody qualities of the other to truly learn and teach effectively. It recounts anecdotes and teachings from individuals like Suzuki Roshi... *Delusion, Practice Period, confusion, Buddha Nature*	Edward Brown	Jun 28
Awakening Through Mindful Simplicity Serial: EB-00299 The talk explores the process of personal awakening and the inherent risks associated with it, such as the potential for self-doubt and feeling foolish. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and entering into... *Doubt, Faith, Renewal, Dragons, Balance*	Edward Brown	Jul 19
Full-Time Presence, Full-Time Truth Serial: EB-00210 The talk explores the concept of desire and its dominance over individuals, emphasizing that the path to truth is inherently simple yet often overlooked. It suggests that understanding and commitment in relationships require a... *Desire*	Edward Brown	Aug 01
Unknown year, February talk, Serial 00383 Serial: KR-00383 - Anger, Ceremony, Evil, Greed, Transmission, Lay, Intimacy, Pain, Bodhidharma, Demons...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 04
Endless Practice, True Self Discovery Serial: KR-00229 The talk focuses on the quest for understanding one's true nature through Zen practice and the futility of traditional achievements or external recognitions in realizing that understanding. It emphasizes the teachings of Dogen... *Lotus Sutra, lecture*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 13
Unknown year, June talk, Serial 00373 Serial: KR-00373 - *Continuous Practice, Intention, Consciousness, Impermanence, Intuition, Right Speech, Buddha...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jun 04
Unknown year, June talk, Serial 00375 Serial: KR-00375 - *Impermanence, Concentration, Anger, confusion, Emotions, Building, Intuition, Samadhi, Enemies...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jun 05
Mastery in Letting Go Serial: KR-00233 The talk centers on the concept of "finishing touches" in Zen practice, emphasizing that true mastery involves letting go of conscious control over actions and accepting the natural order or "Absolute" state of existence where... *Composure, training*	Katagiri Roshi	Jun 07
Kesa: Threads of Spiritual Liberation Serial: KR-00301 The talk explores the concept of "kesa," a Buddhist ceremonial robe, delving into its significance and symbolism as described in Buddhist texts. The discussion covers the translation and interpretation challenges of kesa,... *Liberation, Four Noble Truths, difficulty, Delusion, Emotions, Chanting, Greed, Nirvana,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 27
Ego's Dance in Zen Practice Serial: KR-00305 The talk examines the practice of making the Rakusu and chanting in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of engaging in these activities without seeking outcomes, as doing so transforms life into a 'magic' or a mere game. The... *Ego, Evil, Monastic Practice, Delusion, Oneness*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 20
Unknown year, December talk, Serial 00378 Serial: KR-00378 - *Observe*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13
Aspects of Practice: Engaged Buddhism Serial: BZ-00461 Class 3 of 3 - *Mindfulness, War, Passions, Non-violence, Culture, Sanctuary, Peace, Silence, Conversation,...*	Hozan Alan Senauke	3 Berkeley Zen Center
Aspects of Practice Serial: BZ-00460 Class 2 of 3 - *Aspects of Practice, Oneness, Separation, Duality, Gratitude, Chanting, Birth-and-Death, Karma...*	Ross Blum	2 Berkeley Zen Center
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Ekos Serial: SF-00013A The talk explores the recitation and significance of the Ekos, a ceremonial chant in Zen Buddhism, focusing on themes related to the Heart Sutra and the transformative practice of Bodhisattva vows. Emphasis is placed on Monju (...	Tatsugami Roshi
YYYY.01.28-serial.00001 Serial: SO-00001 - *Dependent Origination, Daily Life, Soto Zen, Subject-and-Object, New Year, Rinzai, causation,...*
YYYY.01.28-serial.00002 Serial: SO-00002 - *Happiness, Vow, Greed, Culture, Monastic Practice, Attachment, Samsara, Heart Sutra,...*
YYYY.01.31-serial.00005 Serial: SO-00005 - *Vinaya, Precepts, Culture, Ordination, Interview, zen, difficulty, Passions*
YYYY.02.03-serial.00010 Serial: SO-00010 - *Buddha Nature, Diversity, Impermanence, Ego, Attachment, Happiness, Subject-and-Object,...*
YYYY.02.02-serial.00011 Serial: SO-00011 - *Religion, Emotions, Passions, Culture, Buddha Nature, Soto Zen, training, confusion, Vow...*
YYYY.02.01-serial.00013 Serial: SO-00013 - *Buddha Nature, Attachment, Samadhi, Culture, Silence, Emotions, Offering*
YYYY.02.01-serial.00014 Serial: SO-00014 - *Concentration, Emotions, Culture, Buddha Nature, causation, training*
YYYY.01.29-serial.00016 Serial: SO-00016 - *Gratitude, causation, Dependent Origination, Oneness, Culture, Zazen, Breath, Enemies, Samadhi...*
YYYY.01.30-serial.00022 Serial: SO-00022 - *Buddha Nature, causation, Big Mind, Nirvana Sutra, Soto Zen, Don't Know Mind, Dependent...*
YYYY.01.30-serial.00024 Serial: SO-00024 - *Buddha Nature, Interdependence, lecture, Fox, Samsara, Dragons, Instruction, difficulty,...*
YYYY.01.19-serial.00033 Serial: SO-00033 - *Instruction, Dependent Origination, Interdependence, Balance, Silence, Observe, Patience...*
YYYY.01.19-serial.00034 Serial: SO-00034 - *Practice Period, training, Silence, Family Practice, Oneness, Buddha Nature, Lineage,...*
YYYY.01.18-serial.00035 Serial: SO-00035 - *Oneness, Meditation, Silent Illumination, Buddha Nature, Buddha Mind, Anger, Dharma...*
YYYY.01.17-serial.00036 Serial: SO-00036 - *Subject-and-Object, Dharma Transmission, Intention, Non-discrimination, Samsara, Posture,...*
YYYY.01.17-serial.00037 Serial: SO-00037 - *Lay, Meditation, Offering, Monastic Practice, Compassion, Funeral, Lineage, Chanting, Samadhi...*
YYYY.01.16-serial.00038 Serial: SO-00038 - *Buddha Ancestors, Teacher-and-Student, Family Practice, Dharma Transmission, zen, Vow, Culture...*
YYYY.01.16-serial.00039 Serial: SO-00039 - *Oneness, Buddha Ancestors, Offering, Culture, Patience, zen, Happiness*
YYYY.01.15-serial.00040 Serial: SO-00040 - *Hindrances, Beginners, difficulty, Vow, Nirvana Sutra, Repentance, Buddha Ancestors, Happiness...*
YYYY.01.15-serial.00041 Serial: SO-00041 - *Buddha Nature, Impermanence, Daily Life, Subject-and-Object, Repentance, Buddha Mind, true...*
YYYY.01.14-serial.00042 Serial: SO-00042 - *Subject-and-Object, Dharma Transmission, Heart Sutra, Diversity, Repentance, Dependent...*
YYYY.01.14-serial.00043 Serial: SO-00043 - *Attachment, Buddha Nature, New Year, Bodhidharma, Dependent Origination, Interdependence,...*

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