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Title	Speaker	Date
Looming in the Dharma Rain Serial: RB-03906 Seminar_Layers_of_Awareness_and_Consciousness The talk explores the complexity of Zen practice with a focus on understanding consciousness through the Koan and the metaphor of the loom. It emphasizes two simultaneous positions presented by a Koan in Zen: the necessity and... *Consciousness, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Consciousness Uniting Mind and Experience Serial: RB-03900 Seminar_Layers_of_Awareness_and_Consciousness The talk explores the layers of awareness and consciousness, emphasizing the distinction between understanding and verification, and the role of consciousness as an integrative and guiding force. The discussion highlights the... *Consciousness, Time, Love*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Sustaining Mindful Communities Across Generations Serial: RB-04058 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk examines the concept of Sangha within Zen practice, questioning whether a contemporary, primarily lay-person-based Sangha can be sustained across generations. This discussion branches into the role of mindfulness in... *Consciousness, Practice, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Resonant Pathways of Mindful Awareness Serial: RB-04047 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the differentiation of consciousness and mindfulness practices, emphasizing the interplay between 'imaginal' and 'real' states of consciousness, and the oscillation between cognitive stages and embodied... *Consciousness, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Consciousness Unveiled Through Mindfulness Serial: RB-04048 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk centers on the interplay of consciousness, awareness, and mindfulness practice, using guided imagination exercises to explore the construct of consciousness. It challenges the dichotomy between matter and non-matter and... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Split Consciousness and Zen Harmony Serial: RB-04059 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores concepts of consciousness, mindfulness, and the importance of experiential engagement in Zen practice. A narrative about Jill Price and her extraordinary memory serves as a metaphor for understanding... *Practice, Consciousness, Lay Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Mindfulness Unveiled: Layers of Consciousness Serial: RB-04057 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the intersection of consciousness and mindfulness, emphasizing the inseparable nature of mind and appearances, and the concept of presentness as a distinct experience within consciousness. It discusses the... *Consciousness, Posture, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Translating Unity: Bridging Cultures and Mind Serial: RB-04046 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the challenges of language translation in conveying the unity of body and mind, using the German word "Leib" to illustrate the concept. It discusses the difficulty of accurately capturing the essence of complex... *Work, Sangha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Zens Dance of Mindful Presence Serial: RB-04045 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness This talk discusses the interplay between awareness, consciousness, and mindfulness within Zen practice, emphasizing the distinction between conceptual and cognitive understanding. It explores imaginal consciousness as a rich,... *Practice, Wisdom, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Deconstructing Consciousness: Beyond Familiarity Serial: RB-04055 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk primarily explores the application of mindfulness and awareness through the lens of the five skandhas, with practical techniques such as writing with the non-dominant hand to access subconscious experiences. A personal... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Reconstructing Consciousness Through Zen Insight Serial: RB-03908 Seminar_Layers_of_Awareness_and_Consciousness The talk focuses on the distinctions between mind, consciousness, and presentness, exploring how consciousness is a construct that can be deconstructed and reconstructed. The discussion references essential Buddhist concepts such... *Consciousness, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Just Sitting Serial: RB-04044 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The June 2017 talk explores the interconnectedness of awareness, consciousness, and mindfulness practice, focusing on how these concepts are central to Buddhist philosophy and practice. The session highlights the importance of... *Consciousness, Shikantaza, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Awakening Consciousness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-04043 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness This talk explores the intricate relationships between consciousness, mindfulness, and Zen practice, emphasizing the practical understanding of consciousness as a construct. It delves into the differences in Eastern and Western... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Perception's Path to Enlightenment Serial: RB-03902 Seminar_Layers_of_Awareness_and_Consciousness The talk explores the concepts of perception and awareness in Buddhism, emphasizing the lineage of Yogacara teachings and the shift from reliance on scripture to perception and logical inference for establishing truth. It... *Buddhism, Practice, Name*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Purifying Perception Through Skandhas Serial: RB-04053 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness This talk focuses on the five skandhas and their application in understanding consciousness and mindfulness. The discussion emphasizes the importance of direct experience over intellectualization, suggesting that skandhas... *Consciousness, Name, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Exploring Zen: Consciousness and Emptiness Serial: RB-04054 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness This talk explores the nature of consciousness, the practice of mindfulness, and the role of feelings and thoughts in Zen philosophy. It contrasts articulation and non-articulation within the concept of emptiness, discusses the... *Consciousness, Name, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Unveiling Awareness Through East-West Dialogue Serial: RB-03903 Seminar_Layers_of_Awareness_and_Consciousness The talk explores various perspectives on awareness and consciousness, comparing Eastern and Western approaches to logic and perception. It discusses the notion of non-conceptual perception in Buddhism as a starting point for... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Zen Crafting: From Mindfulness to Stillness Serial: RB-03987 Talk This talk explores the concept of Zen practice as a craft, emphasizing the idea of "interiority" shared between practitioners and the fundamental differences in practice between Eastern and Western contexts. It highlights the... *Practice, Stillness, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Wien
Breathing Mindfulness for Transformative Awareness Serial: RB-02276 Dharma-Wheel_Breath The talk explores the transformative power of mindfulness, emphasizing the practice of anapanasati and satipatthana through focused attention on the bodily experience of breathing. This practice aims to cultivate awareness of the... *Practice, Mindfulness, Breath*	Richard Baker	Feb 2017 Johanneshof
Mindfulness Unveiled: Exploring Consciousness Serial: RB-02275 Dharma-Wheel_Breath This talk explores the concept of consciousness as a construct, highlighting the practice of studying consciousness from within as an essential aspect of Buddhism. It describes attentional training, the articulation of... *Consciousness, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Feb 2017 Johanneshof
Guiding Principles for Conscious Living Serial: RB-03989 Ordination The talk explores the significance of taking Buddhist precepts, emphasizing their role beyond simple rules by framing them as dynamic principles guiding personal behavior and spiritual growth. The discussion highlights the... *Precepts, Right Speech, Practice*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Zen's Evolution: Lay Practice Unfolding Serial: RB-03990 Zendo_Celebration_3 The talk explores the establishment and significance of the new Quellenweg Johanneshof Sangha practice center, emphasizing the shift towards lay practice in Western Buddhism. It discusses four essential dynamics of Buddhist... *Practice, Sangha, Commitment*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Embodied Wisdom: Living the Dharma Serial: RB-02247 Sesshin The talk delves into the importance of actively engaging in Buddhist practice, likening it to the enactment of teachings rather than mere intellectualization. The discussion underscores the entrainment and application of Buddhist... *Buddhism, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Mindfulness in Motion: Zen's Embodied Experience Serial: RB-02244 Sesshin The talk engages with Zen Buddhist practices, emphasizing the non-reductive approach to understanding the mind in the context of appearances. It highlights the significance of perceiving experiences as momentary and bodily rather... *Time, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Mind and Space: A Unified Experience Serial: RB-02243 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of experiencing and articulating space, emphasizing the integration of mental and physical phenomena in Buddhist practice. It discusses the idea of phenomenalism and the inseparability of mind from... *Buddha, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Original Mind: Path to Zen Clarity Serial: RB-02245 Sesshin The talk examines the depth of Zen practice, emphasizing the distinction between perceiving mind and original mind, as articulated by Changsha's poem, which is favorably regarded by Suzuki Roshi. The discussion delves into the... *Practice, Breath, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Zen Unbound: Art of Dynamic Emptiness Serial: RB-02246 Sesshin The talk discusses the integration of Indian and Chinese Buddhist influences into Western culture, particularly focusing on the embodiment in Zen practice. It contrasts traditional views of emptiness with a dynamic interpretation... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Gestural Spaces Shaping Spiritual Transformation Serial: RB-02242 Sesshin The talk explores the development and utilization of a new Zendo and Dharma Hall, emphasizing the concept of "gestural space," where every action influences the environment. This construction project metaphorically underscores... *Practice, Zendo, japanese*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Discovering Stillness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02241 Sesshin This talk explores the concept of stillness as a foundational element of Zen practice, distinguishing between the world of stillness and the world of activity. It emphasizes stillness as a condition inherent in practice rather... *Stillness, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	2017 Johanneshof
Zen Meets Therapy: Bridging Minds Serial: RB-02818 Face_Time_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The discussion centers on integrating Zen principles into psychotherapy, specifically focusing on how therapeutic attitudes relate to Zen practices. Topics include therapeutic postures, the concept of non-conceptual knowing, and... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2017
Weaving Stability Amidst Perceptual Flow Serial: RB-03721 Practice-Period_Talks The talk analyzes the process of establishing a non-conscious attentional stream within Zen practice, suggesting it allows practitioners to create and own their path. To foster continuity, the attention can be focused on the... *Breath, Anger, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Nov 23 2016 Johanneshof
Activities Unveiled: The Zen Connection Serial: RB-03720 Practice-Period_Talks The talk primarily focuses on shifting perception from entities to activities, emphasizing how recognizing activities, like breath or the utility of objects, leads to a deeper understanding of interconnectedness in Zen practice.... *Practice, Time, japanese*	Richard Baker	Nov 17 2016 Johanneshof
Zen Beyond Consciousness Serial: RB-02207 Seminar The seminar explores the concept of Zen practice as a means of transcending consciousness by fostering physiological and psychological changes that occur independently from conscious guidance. The discussion emphasizes the... *Consciousness, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Nov 13 2016 Berlin
Zen, Presence, and Psychotherapy Harmony Serial: RB-02208 Seminar The talk explores the relationship between the concepts of meditation, Zen practice, and psychotherapy, examining how these practices perceive and integrate notions of presence, body awareness, and interdependence. Particular... *Meditation, Breath, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Nov 13 2016 Berlin
Zen and the Dance of Being Serial: RB-02206 Seminar This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and self-awareness, emphasizing the importance of continuous practice to achieve a deeper understanding of life and death as inseparable concepts. It also discusses the role of... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	Nov 13 2016 Berlin
Zen Practice: Navigating Continuous Change Serial: RB-02205 Seminar The seminar addresses the concept of "practice" within Zen, exploring how it is inherently linked to human existence and the nature of continuous change. Emphasizing a Western understanding of practice versus Zen practice, the... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Nov 13 2016 Berlin
Identity Unveiled: Zen's Timeless Reflection Serial: RB-03719 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of identity and self-construction in the Zen tradition, using Koan 15 from the Shoyoroku as a primary example. The discussion emphasizes the multilogue nature of koans, illustrating how seemingly... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 05 2016 Johanneshof
Zen Evolution Through Sitting Meditation Serial: RB-03722 Seminar The talk addresses fundamental aspects of Zen practice, specifically highlighting the importance of sitting meditation (zazen) as a core component necessary for the evolution of practice. Unlike other Buddhist traditions which... *Practice, Time, Name*	Richard Baker	Nov 2016 Hamburg
Bridging Breath and Timeless Awareness Serial: RB-03723 Seminar The talk delves into the fundamentals of Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of having no aspirations during meditation, moderate consumption before sitting, and the importance of a non-moving, rooted posture in Zazen. The... *Breath, Wisdom, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 2016 Hamburg
Embodied Perception in Zen Meditation Serial: RB-03725 Seminar In the talk, the practice of "naming only," a basic Theravadan practice within Zen, is discussed alongside the more advanced practice known as Hishiryo, or non-thinking. The seminar explores the etymology of Hishiryo and proposes... *Practice, Name, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Nov 2016 Hamburg
Inner Stillness, Overcoming the Schweinhund Serial: RB-03724 Seminar The seminar discusses the challenges and intricacies of overcoming personal obstacles, such as the "inner pig dog," in accessing inner stillness and the evolutionary purpose of these hindrances. The talk delves into recognizing... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Nov 2016 Hamburg
Embodied Zen: The Zazen Experience Serial: RB-03717 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the essential role of physical practice, particularly Zazen, in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing how it integrates body and mind and affects physiological and neurological pathways. It critiques the Western emphasis on... *Practice, Zazen, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 20 2016 Johanneshof
Holding Pre-Thought: Embodying Awareness Serial: RB-03203 Talk_Body-Points The talk explores the concept of holding to the moment before thought arises, emphasizing the relativity of change and the presence of an underlying field or agency that remains constant. This notion of holding to the pre-thought... *Consciousness, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 03 2016 Kassel
Dynamic Minds, Living Spaces Serial: RB-03925 Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of being "a location" and its relation to time, space, and breath, suggesting these are activities rather than static entities. It explores how understanding mind and consciousness as dynamic... *Consciousness, Time, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Detailed Observation Serial: RB-03924 Sesshin This talk explores the intricate relationship between language, perception, and enlightenment, emphasizing the significance of paying attention to minute details in one's environment and practice. The discussion underscores how... *Practice, Wisdom, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Johanneshof
Discovering Aliveness Through Stillness Serial: RB-03922 Sesshin The talk explores the practice of Sashin in Zen, emphasizing self-exploration through stillness and mental posture. It discusses historical philosophical exhortations to "know thyself," contrasting these with the practice of "... *Posture, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Johanneshof
Ripening Spaces for Zen Transformation Serial: RB-03923 Sesshin The talk explores the transformation of physical spaces like carpentry halls into zendos, emphasizing the importance of spatial and structural considerations in facilitating Zen practice. Additionally, it delves into individual... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Johanneshof
Zen Alchemy: Transforming Consciousness Narratives Serial: RB-04063 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk engages with complex discussions around consciousness, altered states, intuitive thinking, and the Zen practice of awareness in personal narratives. Central themes include the use of awareness to transform personal... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel
Mindful Narratives: Embodying Awareness Serial: RB-04064 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk focuses on integrating attention and awareness into personal narratives, emphasizing the concept that experiences, including those perceived externally, are manifestations of the mind. It explores the development of... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel
Finding Stillness Amidst Change Serial: RB-04062 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk delves into the concept of finding a reference point amidst constant change, emphasizing the importance of recognizing a steady state or space within oneself before thought arises. This relates to the teachings across... *Consciousness, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel

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