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Title	Speaker	Date
Fluid Time, Shifting Selves Serial: RB-03708 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk primarily explores the concept of enlightenment within Zen philosophy, focusing on the idea of time as a fluid and integrated experience rather than a linear constraint. Attention is given to the realization that... *Time, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Attentional Awareness in Communal Practice Serial: RB-03707 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The seminar explores the interplay of attentional awareness and individual practices amidst communal settings, drawing on themes of self-teaching in Buddhism and experiential wisdom, referred to as "experiosophy." The discussion... *Time, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Wordless Path to Zen Reality Serial: RB-03710 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness This talk examines concepts from the Lankavatara Sutra, focusing on Zen Buddhism's unique proposition that words do not define reality, leading to an exploration of "wordlessness" as a practice. The speaker emphasizes the Zen... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Awakening Perception: Mindful Interplay Serial: RB-03715 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk focuses on the concept of refining attentional awareness in Zen practice, emphasizing the non-linear process of inter-emergence and the influence of feeling accompanying senses. It discusses the application of the... *Practice, Stillness, Name*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Zen Meets Science: Inner Exploration Serial: RB-03709 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness This talk explores the intersections of Zen practice and scientific inquiry, questioning whether Buddhism can be considered a science due to its repeatability and experiential focus. It is suggested that while Western science... *Buddhism, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Embodied Awareness of Attentive Practice Serial: RB-03711 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The seminar primarily discusses the exploration of attentional awareness, focusing on the theme of "attentive attention" as a central riddle. It emphasizes the process of teaching oneself Buddhism, rather than simply acquiring... *Time, Sangha, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Alchemy of Mindful Attention Serial: RB-03712 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk explores the relationship between attention and consciousness, highlighting the distinction between them. It examines how attention can be directed intentionally, transforming ordinary mindfulness practices into what is... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Reimagining Sangha: Engaged Dharma Practices Serial: RB-03714 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The seminar "Echoes of Collective Sangha Wisdom" centers around the proposal to enhance engagement in Sangha discussions during three-day weekend retreats. It explores the potential benefits of small group discussions, self-... *Sangha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Engaging Deeply with Zen Experience Serial: RB-03713 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The May 2015 seminar focuses on attentional awareness in Zen practice, highlighting the challenges and importance of engaging deeply with the five skandhas—form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness. The... *Wisdom, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2015 Rastenberg
Zen Lineage: Living Traditions Unfold Serial: RB-03889 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk examines the concept of lineage teaching in Zen practice, emphasizing its role as a dynamic, ongoing transmission of lived experience rather than a static set of Buddhist teachings. Attention is given to the integration... *Practice, Sangha, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Zen Unity: Mind, Body, Universe Serial: RB-03695 Practice-Week_Path_Mind_World This talk explores the interplay between mind and body within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of zazen as a means of stilling the mind through bodily stillness. It delves into the concepts of perception and context,... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Zen Integration: Living Mindful Intermergence Serial: RB-03696 Practice-Week_Path_Mind_World The talk explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing concepts such as intentional and comparative consciousness, and the notion of inner and outer space as laid out in Zen teachings. It discusses the... *Practice, Consciousness, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Embodied Awakening Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03694 Practice-Week_Path_Mind_World The talk delves into the integration of the body, mind, and path in Zen practice, specifically focusing on the concept of the Bodhi body—a vehicle for Dharma and enlightenment. It emphasizes the importance of establishing and... *Zazen, Practice, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Inner Space: The Art of Attention Serial: RB-03693 Practice-Week_Path_Mind_World The talk emphasizes the importance of categorization in Zen practice and linguistic precision, highlighting how attention can be directed within internal and external spaces. It explores the etymological roots of "category" and... *Practice, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Zen Integration: Life and Community Transformation Serial: RB-03691 Practice-Week_Path_Mind_World The talk emphasizes the commitment to making Zen teachings accessible and integrating them into various aspects of life and society, particularly through the establishment of practice centers and encouragement of individuals to... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Work*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Embrace Appearances for Enlightenment Serial: RB-03894 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk focuses on transformative practices in Zen and emphasizes the importance of conceptual understanding alongside mechanical actions, such as attentional exercises, to address resistances in practice. Discussion includes... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Mindful Presence Through Zen Awareness Serial: RB-03895 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk centers on the practice and philosophical implications of attentional awareness according to Zen principles, particularly through the framework of the five skandhas. It emphasizes the importance of "noticing appearance"... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Zen Evolving: Tradition Meets Modern Practice Serial: RB-03692 Practice-Week_Path_Mind_World The talk discusses evolving practices in Zen teachings, especially comparing traditional seminar formats with contemporary methods tailored for Western audiences. Emphasis is placed on how distinctions and categories impact Zen... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Zen Neuroscience: Embodying Mindful Awareness Serial: RB-03893 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk investigates the concepts of "attentional awareness" and "Buddha body" within Zen Buddhism, challenging traditional assumptions about being. It explores the intersection of neuroscience and Zen practice, emphasizing the... *Buddha, Suffering, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen: Spine to Mind Serial: RB-03690 Practice-Week_Path_Mind_World The talk explores the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the concept of stabilizing the mind through body awareness, specifically focusing on the spine as a point of attention. The narrative illustrates how... *Buddha, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Awakened Perception Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03689 Practice-Week_Path_Mind_World The March 2015 talk focuses on the concepts of attention and perception within Zen practice, exploring their nuanced distinction and the foundational role of acceptance in Zen teaching. The discussion highlights the experience of... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Cultivating Awareness: Zen's Pathways Serial: RB-03892 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The seminar discusses the nature of attention and awareness within the context of Zen practice, exploring how cultural conditioning affects attention and how this can be transformed through practice. It references the work of... *Dogen, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Embodied Awareness Beyond Thought Serial: RB-03896 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk explores varying modalities of noticing in Zen practice, highlighting the distinction between noticing with thinking and noticing rooted in awareness. The discussion emphasizes the importance of attentional awareness,... *Practice, Buddhism, Name*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Embodied Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03891 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk explores the interplay between physical and mental phenomena within Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of attentional awareness and its distinction from consciousness. A particular focus is on the embodiment of... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Awakening Intention Through Zen Attention Serial: RB-03890 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk focuses on the concept of intention and attentional awareness in Zen practice. It explores how intentions arise and the difficulty of consciously forming and maintaining them. Emphasis is placed on the importance of... *Intention, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Mindful Presence Beyond Concentration Serial: RB-03897 Seminar_Attentional_Awareness The talk explores the nuances of attentional awareness within Zen practice, contrasting it with concentration and discussing its role in both monastic and lay settings. It emphasizes the difference between concentrating attention... *Bell, Practice, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Mar 2015 Johanneshof
Tuning Presence: Zen's Communal Harmony Serial: RB-02919 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "practice period" within Zen tradition, critically assessing its significance beyond routine daily life and how shared experiences and practices can foster deeper connections, akin to "tuning" an... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 04 2015 Crestone
Whispering Zen into Western Life Serial: RB-03801 Dharma-Wheel_Talks The talk explores the integration of Zen practice into Western life without requiring extensive time in traditional settings like Japan. Emphasis is placed on four main benefits of meditation: cultivation of calmness,... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Anchoring Joy and Equanimity Now Serial: RB-03528 Practice-Period_Talks The talk reflects on the importance of attention and practice in Zen, emphasizing the urgency and value of being present and attentive to one's experiences and physical state, particularly through the posture and breath. It... *Practice, Breath, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embracing Stillness: The Zen of Presence Serial: RB-03514 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of stillness and clarity in Zen practice, drawing on a verse by Jane Hirshfield to illustrate how quietness allows the objects of life to become part of one's being. It emphasizes Suzuki Roshi's idea... *Time, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Silent Presence in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03513 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the themes of intention, wholeness, and quiet awareness within Zen practice, particularly through the act of bowing and the Bodhisattva ceremony. The discussion includes insights into the teachings of Dogen... *Silence, Posture, Stillness*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Heartfelt Zen: Experiencing True Practice Serial: RB-03527 Practice-Period_Talks The talk primarily explores the concept of practice within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the existential question of what individuals collectively create during shared periods of practice. Central to this exploration is the notion of... *Practice, Meditation, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embracing the Mind of Yes Serial: RB-03511 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the practice of embracing a "mind of yes" to foster a sense of non-duality and interconnectedness. An anecdote concerning Suzuki Roshi is used to illustrate the idea that adhering strictly to one's beliefs can... *Suzuki Roshi, Zendo, Practice*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Zen's Path: Embrace Impermanence Together Serial: RB-03526 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the nature of Zen practice, contrasting personal well-being with the broader concept of non-being, and emphasizes continuous, non-discriminatory practice. It suggests the importance of living mindfully and... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Pain*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embracing the Universe in Each Moment Serial: RB-03512 Practice-Period_Talks This talk discusses engaging fully in the present moment as instructed by Dogen, considering each moment as the entire universe. It explores the connection between personal practice and lineage, emphasizing the non-linear,... *Buddha, Practice, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Being Present Beyond Attainment Serial: RB-03516 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "no gaining idea" in Zen practice, emphasizing that true practice is about being present and not seeking attainment. It draws on personal experiences from early Zen training at Tassajara with... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embrace Each Moment Fully Serial: RB-03522 Practice-Period_Talks The talk delves into the concept of continuous practice in Zen, emphasizing the significance of embodying practice in every moment, beyond conceptual timeframes of past, present, and future. It explores the transformative shift... *Practice, Breath, Tassajara*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embrace the Impossible Realism Serial: RB-03521 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the interplay between realism and possibility, suggesting that being truly realistic involves expecting and embracing the impossible, akin to becoming a Buddha in everyday life. It emphasizes the practice of... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Awakening Beyond Self-Imposed Narratives Serial: RB-03515 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the notion of suffering and the narratives individuals create about themselves, stressing the importance of recognizing and moving beyond these self-imposed stories. It draws on Zen teachings to emphasize the... *Suzuki Roshi, Suffering, Practice*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embrace Every Moment Fully Serial: RB-03510 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the idea of receptivity and acceptance within Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of an all-encompassing "yes" to every arising moment. It references Dogen's teachings that encourage allowing experiences... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Life's Ceaseless Practice of Change Serial: RB-03523 Practice-Period_Talks This talk investigates the concept of continuous practice, emphasizing the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and Dogen's term "Gyoji," which encompasses ongoing engagement and commitment within practice. The speaker discusses the paradox... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Continuous Practice*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Wholehearted Giving Beyond Duality Serial: RB-03517 Practice-Period_Talks The central thesis of the talk revolves around the practice of wholehearted giving in Zen, focusing on transcending the duality of gaining and losing through Zazen and other mindful activities. It emphasizes the spiritual laws as... *Practice, Mindfulness, Chanting*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Presence: Embrace the Unpretentious Now Serial: RB-03518 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the theme of wholehearted presence and depth in each moment, emphasizing the idea that true practice does not accumulate over time but is completed in the fullness of current experience. By recounting a personal... *Practice, War, Time*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence: A Mindful Journey Serial: RB-03524 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the theme of impermanence and selflessness within Buddhist teachings, focusing on the interrelation between change, self, and practice. The discussion emphasizes the practical application of the Three Seals—... *Practice, Study, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embrace Each Moment Anew Serial: RB-03509 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the Zen practice of embracing unknowing and continual renewal of the practice through each moment. Drawing from the teachings of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, the discussion emphasizes the importance of forgetting old... *Practice, Zazen, Zendo*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Living Zen: Embrace Every Moment Serial: RB-03532 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the essence of Zen practice, focusing on the notion of moment-by-moment awareness, the idea that practice transcends beginnings and endings, and the concept of "Buddha's activity" as a living gift to be received... *Practice, Practice Period, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Steadily Intimate with the Mind Serial: RB-03531 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the teachings of Dogen, emphasizing the necessity to be "steadily intimate with the field of mind" and the importance of establishing continuity through moment-by-moment awareness. Discussion includes... *Practice, Buddha, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Beyond Perception: Embracing Inner Essence Serial: RB-03520 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "the backward step," coined by Dogen, which involves turning one's attention inward to experience a unique and particular space beyond the ordinary perception of comparing and judging. This... *Practice, Breath, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Deconstructing Perception Through Zen Insights Serial: RB-03095 Practice-Week_The_Teachings_of_the_Vijnanas The talk explores the concept of the eight Vijnanas within Yogacara, a foundational element of Zen practice, framing them as a model for understanding perception and existence. It highlights the importance of perceiving the world... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Awakening Perception Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03096 Practice-Week_The_Teachings_of_the_Vijnanas The talk examines the teachings of the Vijnanas and their application in Zen practice to understand and direct perception away from conceptualization toward immediacy. It emphasizes the significance of developing an "interior... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof

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