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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Minds, Quantum Realities Serial: RB-02909 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the relationship between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the concepts of self-referential thinking and the development of inner attentional space. The discussion highlights the dynamic nature of... *Time, Describe, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Embodied Mindfulness: Time and Being Serial: RB-02910 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intricate relationship between Zen practice, bodily awareness, and the dynamics of attentional space and time, emphasizing that understanding arises not from words but through experiential exploration. It... *Time, Consciousness, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Inside the Womb of Zen Serial: RB-02590 Seminar_Buddha-Fields The talk explores the practice of Zen through the lens of "prior conditions" necessary for the development of Buddhism as a wisdom tradition. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of mental and physical phenomena, the importance... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Zen Paths: Embodied Time and Unity Serial: RB-02589 Seminar_Buddha-Fields This talk explores the long journey towards integrating Buddhist perspectives and practices into daily life while emphasizing the significance of communal support and practical involvement in Japanese and Chinese Zen traditions.... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Empathetic Joy Through Mindful Being Serial: RB-02855 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Compassion The talk discusses the practice of compassion through a Zen lens, addressing the interplay between the left and right brain in problem-solving and the transformative potential of meditation. The speaker emphasizes the importance... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Wisdom Beyond Compassionate Beginnings Serial: RB-02856 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Compassion This talk delves into the integration of compassion and wisdom within Buddhist practice, highlighting the argument that compassion is an expression of wisdom rather than being equal to it. The speaker emphasizes the importance of... *Time, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Compassion Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-02854 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Compassion The talk explores the concept of "The Practice of Compassion" through Zen philosophy, addressing how different mental states can be accessed through postures and the integration of diverse consciousness realms within living... *Posture, Compassion, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Zazen: Embracing Intuition Over Analysis Serial: RB-02853 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Compassion The talk explores the distinctions between Eastern and Western worldviews, focusing on the practice of zazen and its role in cultivating a right-brained, intuitive perception of reality. It contrasts the integration of meditation... *Culture, japanese, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Embodied Wisdom in Timeless Interconnection Serial: RB-03799 Practice-Week_The_Practice_of_Wisdom The talk focuses on the interconnected nature of spiritual teachings, the importance of a physical practice site, and the continuation of a Sangha. It explores the concept of "aliveness" and "bodily time" as essential elements in... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Cultivating Compassionate Enlightenment Pathways Serial: RB-02857 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Compassion The talk delves into the practice of compassion within a Buddhist context, emphasizing how compassion can illuminate personal practice and facilitate support for others. The discussion references the teachings of compassion,... *Practice, Generosity, Compassion*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Reflecting Compassion Beyond Boundaries Serial: RB-02858 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Compassion The talk explores the practice of compassion in Buddhism, emphasizing the distinction between exercises stemming from Buddhist philosophy and those considered common sense. It discusses the embodiment of compassion, likening it... *japanese, Buddhism, Bell*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Embodied Stillness Beyond Thought Serial: RB-03796 Practice-Week_The_Practice_of_Wisdom The talk explores the practice of wisdom through the lens of Zazen and Shikantaza meditation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of posture and the concept of an "attentional sphere" that transcends the traditional subject-... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Wisdom Embodied Through Practice Serial: RB-03795 Practice-Week_The_Practice_of_Wisdom This talk explores the concept of "The Practice of Wisdom," emphasizing that wisdom emerges from both practice and the realization of practice itself. The discussion focuses on integrating Western and Asian worldviews through... *Time, Practice, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Wisdom in Interconnected Emptiness Serial: RB-03797 Practice-Week_The_Practice_of_Wisdom The talk explores the concept of wisdom in Zen philosophy, emphasizing the practice of allowing the '10,000 things' to come forward from a place of emptiness. It involves shifting perspective from seeing entities as fixed to... *Wisdom, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Evolving Practice in Zen Community Serial: RB-03798 Practice-Week_The_Practice_of_Wisdom The talk focuses on establishing a shared practice within a Zen community, emphasizing the concept of orthopraxy—a mutual, evolving practice—over orthodoxy, which is the adherence to a shared belief. The discussion includes... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
2014, Serial No. 03780 Serial: RB-03780 Practice-Period_Talks -	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Mindfulness in Dynamic Participation Serial: RB-03784 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the theme of cultivating and engaging with the depth of the mind, emphasizing a participatory approach to the world that transcends mere objects and being. It discusses the philosophy of Dogen and the idea of... *Time, Posture, Dogen*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen Spaces, Global Minds Serial: RB-03777 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the conceptualization of a master plan for Crestone Mountain Zen Center, considering its development over the next 30 to 200 years, emphasizing the need for functional yet interconnected spaces like Zendo and... *Buddha, Zendo, Sangha*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Refined Attention: Bridging Reality and Perception Serial: RB-03785 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the nature of human awareness and perception, emphasizing how attentional practices can deepen one's experience and understanding of reality, both in daily activities and spiritual practices like zazen. The... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen Beyond Thought Serial: RB-04170 Sesshin The talk explores the Zen concept of the "true human body" as presented by Dogen, contrasting it with Western philosophical canons. This examination leads to discussions on the practical aspects of Zen practice, emphasizing non-... *Practice, Time, Japan*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Attentional Spheres in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03776 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of "attentional spheres" within Western paradigms, triggered by a phrase from Charlotte Selver, a proponent of Sensory Awareness. The discussion considers how these spheres relate to physical... *Suzuki Roshi, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embracing Formlessness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03783 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the notion of "uninterrupted mutual presence" as the essence of Zen practice, highlighting the teachings of Yuan Wu, compiler of the Blue Cliff Records. It stresses the importance of non-conceptual awareness... *Practice, Buddha Nature, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen's Path to Non-Dual Awareness Serial: RB-03782 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the intricate relationship between Zen practices, such as ceremonies and Zazen, and the exploration of non-duality through sensory awareness. It explores how formal structures in Zen practice define one's... *Practice, Practice Period, Zazen*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Exploring Space Through Spine and Sound Serial: RB-03775 Practice-Period_Talks The talk examines two primary topics: awareness of the space within the spine and the space created by chanting. These themes are explored in both personal practice and societal applications, comparing them to Western scientific... *Time, Practice, Chanting*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Alchemy of Awakening in Zen Serial: RB-04171 Sesshin The talk focuses on Koan 88 from the "Blue Cliff Record," emphasizing how Zen practice involves silencing the mind, clarifying thoughts, and investigating thoroughly. The discussion includes Yuan Wu's role in defining Linji... *Time, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Integrating Dual Realities in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03792 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of the two truths—relative and ultimate—rooted in early Buddhism and prominently articulated by Nagarjuna. The discussion delves into the practical realization of these truths through non-... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Unity in Zen: Embodied Awareness Serial: RB-03786 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of non-duality in Zen practice, reflecting on personal experiences with perceptions of separation and unity. Through vivid recollections and examples, it delves into the significance of maintaining... *Time, Practice, War*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Senseful Embodiment in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03787 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of embodiment within Zen practice, particularly through the lens of sensory experience and integration. It emphasizes the importance of separating, internalizing, and then integrating the senses to... *Practice, Mindfulness, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embodied Mindfulness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03793 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the exploration of mindfulness practices emphasizing the awareness of spine, breath, mental, and spatial postures as integral components of Zen practice. It delves into philosophical inquiries of consciousness... *Breath, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Entangled Minds: Rituals in Practice Serial: RB-03789 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on learning to self-teach Buddhism and establishing consistent behavioral patterns within practice, using rituals as tools for mental and physical readiness, akin to artistic processes. It also discusses the... *Posture, Bell, Practice*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen in Communal Canvas: Shared Mindfulness Serial: RB-03774 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the nature of Zen practice periods, emphasizing their role as a deeply immersive and communal experience that transcends conventional understandings of time and individualism. The discussion highlights the... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Navigating Edges in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03794 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "edges" or "margins" in Zen practice and daily life, emphasizing the role of awareness and attention to these imperceptible boundaries. The discussion delves into how engaging with "edges," like... *Practice Period, Practice, japanese*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Beyond Concepts: Embracing Zen Awareness Serial: RB-03788 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the distinctions between consciousness and awareness within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the roles each plays in perceiving and interacting with the world. Consciousness is described as the function... *Consciousness, Time, Study*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Robes and Bells: Zen Rituals Embodied Serial: RB-03781 Practice-Period_Talks The talk primarily reflects on the experiential and symbolic significance of Zen rituals and practices, particularly focusing on the ritual of putting on robes when going to Zazen. The discussion uses the koan from the Mumonkan,... *Buddha, Bell, Zazen*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen Interdependence: Beyond the Self Serial: RB-03779 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "dharmasphere" and the experiential understanding of interdependence from a Zen perspective. It emphasizes the importance of transcending self-referential perceptions, advocating for an... *Practice, Breath, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Resonating Non-Duality in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03790 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the intricate relationship between Zen practice and non-duality, delving into the conceptual distinction between awareness and consciousness. The discussion emphasizes "pathing," drawing on terms from various... *Bell, Practice, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embodied Pathways to Non-Dual Awareness Serial: RB-03791 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "Dharmakaya doors to non-duality," emphasizing the practice of "Hishiryo," or observing without conceptualization, to allow experiences to work through the practitioner rather than being mediated... *Posture, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Embracing Uncertainty in Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-03778 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the transmission of items and teachings within Zen traditions, using the exchange of a teaching staff as a metaphor for the transfer of spiritual wisdom. The discussion emphasizes the impermanence and... *Practice, Time, Faith*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen Breaths: Path to Enlightenment Serial: RB-04172 Sesshin The talk delves into the symbolism and practice involved in Zen rituals, specifically focusing on the use of a bowing cloth as a mandala, illustrating how it represents the creation of space for enlightenment. It introduces the... *Breath, Practice, japanese*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Endless Dialogues of Zen Understanding Serial: RB-04173 Sesshin The talk explores the intricacies of Zen koans, particularly focusing on Koan 46 from the "Hekiganroku" (Blue Cliff Record), and reflects on language and its limitations in expressing spiritual teachings. The discussion... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Zen Attire: Koans in Practice Serial: RB-04175 Sesshin This talk explores the practice and symbolism of Zen attire, particularly the robe known as okesa, as a representation of shared practice rather than individual identity. The speaker emphasizes the use of koans — focusing on... *Koan, Practice, Blue Cliff Record*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Worlds Beyond Knowing: Zen Perspectives Serial: RB-04169 Sesshin The talk explores the Zen Buddhist understanding of reality, contrasting it with modern assumptions about a singular, knowable world. It emphasizes the existence of multiple worlds that are accessible through choices in... *Practice, Practice Period, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
Integrating Western Views in Zen Serial: RB-04174 Sesshin The speaker reflects on the complexities of integrating Western perspectives into Zen Buddhism, with a focus on the two truths doctrine and koan practice. The talk highlights the relationship-driven perspectives inherent in... *Koan, Culture, japanese*	Richard Baker	2014 Johanneshof
August 2013 talk, Serial No. 04167 Serial: RB-04167 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and mindfulness, emphasizing the concept of "non-corrected mind" or Shikantaza in meditation. It highlights how the Diamond Sutra exemplifies mindfulness as a form of "... *Practice, Mindfulness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Aug 2013 Kassel
Embodying Zen Through Mindful Awareness Serial: RB-04166 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of "experienceable thinking" in Zen, emphasizing its embodiment beyond the abstract, and discusses how notions like "bodily time" and "Dharma positions" align with mindfulness practices. It suggests... *Time, Practice, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	Aug 2013 Kassel
Embodied Time in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02202 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Interiority The talk explores the concept of "embodied time" within Zen practice, emphasizing the transformation of intellectual understanding into lived experience through mindfulness. The discussion includes the idea of "bodily time,"... *Time, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Aug 2013 Hannover
Zen Speech: Unspoken Insights Serial: RB-04168 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar addresses the integration of Zen meditation experiences with psychotherapy, focusing on how language can disrupt or enhance meditative states and the practice of dharanic mindfulness. Participants explore the balance... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Aug 2013 Kassel
Cultivating Consciousness Through Timeless Practices Serial: RB-02201 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Interiority The talk examines the practice and significance of cultivating a "resonant field" of temporal awareness through contextual time, focusing on the six paramitas of the bodhisattva and the four Brahmaviharas. It emphasizes how these... *Time, Practice, Paramitas*	Richard Baker	Aug 2013 Hannover
Timeless Wisdom in Modern Therapy Serial: RB-04165 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk focuses on the intersections of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concepts of time from both Greek and Buddhist perspectives. It delves into the distinction between Kronos and Kairos—Greek terms referring... *Time, Practice Period, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 2013 Kassel
Zen Time: Therapy's Hidden Dimension Serial: RB-04164 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the interplay between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on how different perceptions of time—gestational, temporal, and simultaneous—can inform therapeutic practices. It explores how Zen therapists... *Time, Suffering, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 2013 Kassel

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