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Title	Speaker	Date
Embracing Zen: Essence Through Experience Serial: RB-03519 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the theme of embracing the essence of Zen practice through the lens of direct, unmediated experience. It uses anecdotal references to underscore the practice of accepting life's moments without preconceived... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Zendo*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Embrace Each Moment Together Serial: RB-03508 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the theme of "meeting," both intra-personally and inter-personally, within the 90-day peaceful practice period, referencing traditional Zen teachings and practices. It emphasizes the need to actively "join in"... *Practice, Time, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Zen's Living Tradition Unfolding Serial: RB-03800 Dharma-Wheel_Talks The talk centers on the integration of monastic and lay practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the transmission of teachings across generations. It explores the formal transmission ceremony, highlighting its significance when... *Practice, Practice Period, Sangha*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Unfiltered Coolness through Zazen Serial: RB-03529 Practice-Period_Talks The talk examines the concept of "coolness" as described by Busan and explores how this relates to the practice of zazen. The discussion emphasizes the importance of an intimate experience with the world, allowing sound and... *Bell, Time, Intimacy*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Harmonizing Perception Through Stillness Serial: RB-03099 Practice-Week_The_Teachings_of_the_Vijnanas The talk primarily explores the teachings of the Vijnanas, focusing on enhancing perceptual clarity through awareness of the separateness of each sense, and the development of stillness through Zazen practice as a way to... *Stillness, Time, Pain*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Awake Presence: Living Zen Practice Serial: RB-03530 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the dual approaches to Zen practice: one involves active attention, pursuing a goal or truth, while the other emphasizes non-doing, embodying practice for its own sake. A critical theme is the notion of... *Practice, Study, Effort*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Zen of Emptiness and Perception Serial: RB-03558 Talk This talk focuses on the integration and significance of koan practice, types of emptiness, and the interplay of conventional reality within Zen teaching. The discussion emphasizes the need for understanding different kinds of... *Emptiness, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Transcending Suffering Through Zen Stillness Serial: RB-03097 Practice-Week_The_Teachings_of_the_Vijnanas The talk highlights the importance and intricacies of Zazen practice, emphasizing how mental and emotional suffering can be transcended through profound meditation experiences. The discussion includes reflections on historical... *Practice, Practice Period, Suffering*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Zen Perception: Mindful Sensory Mastery Serial: RB-03098 Practice-Week_The_Teachings_of_the_Vijnanas The talk focuses on the teachings of the Vijnanas and their role in understanding sensory perception and consciousness in Zen practice. The discussion elaborates on the separateness of each of the five physical senses and the... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Sensory Zen: Embrace Appearances Fully Serial: RB-02210 Sesshin This talk examines the concept of surrender within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of approaching experiences like sesshin and meals with an attitude of submission. Through a discussion of appearances and sensory... *Practice, Practice Period, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 2014 Johanneshof
Timeless Transformation in Sesshin Practice Serial: RB-02209 Sesshin The talk explores the practice of sesshin as an offering and ritual that integrates into both monastic and lay life. It emphasizes the transformation and awareness that occur when participants consciously offer their forms and... *Practice, Practice Period, Offering*	Richard Baker	Oct 2014 Johanneshof
Engaging the World Through Zen Serial: RB-02211 Sesshin The talk discusses the pedagogical approach of Zen practice, emphasizing the role of "adept practice" in experiencing the world as appearances. The discussion highlights the unique interaction with the world, drawing connections... *Practice, Work, Monastic Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2014 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen in Everyday Life Serial: RB-02212 Sesshin The talk explores the significance of realizing practice as an inherent aspect of one's being, emphasizing the Zen concept of "entire being" as described by Yuan Wu. The discussion addresses the establishment of authentic... *Practice, Posture, Name*	Richard Baker	Oct 2014 Johanneshof
Embodied Awareness: The Depths of Mindfulness Serial: RB-02213 Sesshin This talk explores the concept of "active meditation" or "active mindfulness," as articulated by Yuan Wu, which involves deeply penetrating the "heights and depths" of one's being and surroundings to achieve a form of complete... *Practice, Practice Period, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Oct 2014 Johanneshof
Continuity Through the Selfless Lens Serial: RB-03700 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self This talk explores the relationship between self and continuity, emphasizing the concept of the alaya vijnana in Buddhism as a potential underlying process for the self's development. It discusses the importance of perception... *Time, Buddhism, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Meditative Reflections on the Fluid Self Serial: RB-03699 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self The talk examines the concept of the self in Zen philosophy, particularly focusing on the notions of inherent and permanent self. The discussion highlights how different mental formations appear through meditation (zazen),... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Embodied Awareness Through Zen Practices Serial: RB-02279 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the concepts of fields of consciousness and shared experiences through physical movements like dance. It examines how these fields are... *Time, Dogen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Kassel
Embracing Present Self through Buddhism Serial: RB-03705 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self The talk focuses on the exploration of the self through Buddhist practice, emphasizing the study of the present self ('me now') in contrast to the developmental focus often seen in Western culture. It discusses the integration... *Consciousness, Practice, Skandas*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Zen's Path to Timeless Presence Serial: RB-03706 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self The talk explores the concept of the "Continuum of the Self" in Zen philosophy, discussing the distinctions between perception, associative thought, and the nature of consciousness as illustrated in the five skandhas framework.... *Posture, Yoga, Bell*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Zen Mindfulness: Bridging Philosophy and Psychotherapy Serial: RB-02280 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk delves into the nuanced relationship between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and the role of attention as an independent dimension of the mind, distinct yet connected to... *Koan, Bodhisattva, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Kassel
Zen Meets Psyche: Cultivating Awareness Serial: RB-02282 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, with a focus on metacognitive capacities and how these influence the development of self and relationships. The discussion includes the concept of 'inner... *Yoga, Work, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Kassel
Zen Pathways in Psychotherapy Serial: RB-02281 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen teachings, particularly those related to mindfulness of the body, into the practice of psychotherapy. It stresses the importance of viewing psychotherapy as a form of meeting people,... *Time, Work, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Kassel
Illusions of Self and Perception Serial: RB-03703 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self The talk discusses the concept of self as a construct and a continuum, delving into how the self and the observer are intricately linked illusions. It explores Buddhist teachings on the five skandhas (form, feeling, perception,... *Consciousness, Skandas, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Breath Beyond Self: Intentional Awareness Serial: RB-03697 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self This seminar, titled "The Continuum of the Self," explores the concept of self-awareness and the practice of bringing attention to one's breathing as a fundamental aspect of Zen practice. It differentiates between the pervasive,... *Intention, Breath, Culture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Intention's Dance in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03698 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self The talk focuses on the concept of intention within Zen practice, emphasizing the inherent and learned intentions that guide behavior, particularly the intention to stay alive and practice mindfulness. The discussion explores how... *Intention, Breath, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Zen Self: Constructing Enlightened Continuum Serial: RB-03704 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self The seminar focuses on the concept of the self within Zen philosophy, examining its continuum and construct nature, particularly through the lens of the five skandhas. The discussion also explores the potential of Zen practice to... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Zen Mindfulness: Embracing Present Interdependence Serial: RB-02278 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on concepts of immediacy, interdependence, and appearance as outlined in Buddhist teachings. Emphasis is placed on living in the present moment... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Kassel
Zen Psychotherapy: Transforming Mind and Perception Serial: RB-02284 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the integration of Zen concepts with psychotherapy, focusing on the transformation of perception through practices like "bringing the mind to where there's no before and after" and understanding intuition as... *Practice, Time, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Kassel
Zen and the Fluid Self Serial: RB-03702 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self The talk explores the concept of self within Buddhism, emphasizing its transformative potential and the role of 'agency' as a facet of selfhood. It highlights the Buddhist perspective on legal responsibility, suggesting a focus... *Time, Buddhism, Koan*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Self Unveiled: Embracing Impermanence Serial: RB-03701 Seminar_The_Continuum_of_the_Self The talk explores the concept of the self as a construct and a continuum within Buddhism and Zen practice, highlighting the idea that the self is not inherent or permanent. The discussion focuses on the importance of recognizing... *Separation, Name, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Hannover
Zen Mind: Awareness in Multiplicity Serial: RB-02283 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk delves into the Zen concepts of awareness and consciousness, contrasting them through practical examples such as standing and waking without an alarm. It stresses the significance of inner and outer attentional spaces,... *Intention, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Kassel
Zen's Non-Dual Path to Healing Serial: RB-02277 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the interplay between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concept of non-duality and the experiential nature of Zen practice. The discussion highlights the intricacies of language in expressing... *Time, Buddhism, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2014 Kassel
Zen Spaces: Transforming Reality Within Serial: RB-02587 Seminar_Buddha-Fields This seminar explores the integration of Zen practices with inner attentional space, notably emphasizing how the practice of "non-arising consciousness" can impact one's experience of reality. Participants discuss the dynamics... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Bodily and Contextual Time in Zen Serial: RB-02588 Seminar_Buddha-Fields The June 2014 talk focuses on the integration of bodily time and contextual time within the framework of Zen practice, emphasizing their roles in engaging with the interconnected nature of existence. The discussion explores... *Time, Stillness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Connecting Inner and Outer Spaces Serial: RB-02586 Seminar_Buddha-Fields The seminar explores the concept of "inner attentional space" versus "outer attentional space," suggesting that these spaces can be connected through breath and meditation practices. The discussion highlights the significance of... *Practice, Practice Period, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Exploring Inner Spaces Through Zazen Serial: RB-02585 Seminar_Buddha-Fields The talk explores the concept of "inner attentional space" as vital to the practice of meditation, distinguishing it from "outer attentional space." The act of deciding to meditate is emphasized as transformative, suggesting a... *Practice, Meditation, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Perception and Control in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02582 Seminar_Buddha-Fields The main thesis of the talk revolves around the concept of perception and control within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of discipline as an internal process rather than an external imposition. This is illustrated... *Practice, Bell, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Cultivating Inner Attention Through Practice Serial: RB-02584 Seminar_Buddha-Fields The talk explores the concept of inner and outer attentional spaces, focusing on how attention functions within awareness and consciousness. Practical examples, such as zazen and Tai Chi, are used to illustrate how to engage with... *Consciousness, Bodhisattva, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Embodied Zen: Beyond Mind and Matter Serial: RB-02583 Seminar_Buddha-Fields The talk explores the perceived controversy surrounding the understanding of the body within Zen philosophy, contrasting traditional focus areas such as the mind and awareness. It discusses the dual nature of the body as a matter... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Zen Spaces in Psychotherapy Transformation Serial: RB-02916 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk discusses the intricate relationship between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of space and its significance. The discussion delves into the multifaceted nature of space as it connects and... *Practice, Time, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Zen Meets Psyche: Bridging Traditions Serial: RB-02915 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk addresses the interaction between Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, particularly questioning how Buddhist teachings can integrate with therapeutic practices. The discussion reflects on the historical figure Dogen's journey... *Japan, Dogen, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Zen Spaces in Therapeutic Practice Serial: RB-02917 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The session explores the intersection of Zen and psychotherapy, focusing on the integration of mindfulness and meditation within therapeutic practices. Emphasis is placed on understanding space and its importance in both external... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Gestational Mind Beyond Unconscious Thought Serial: RB-02918 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intricate concept of the alaya-vijnana, or storehouse consciousness, within Yogacara Buddhism, emphasizing its critical function as a gestating space that holds experiences beyond consciousness,... *Consciousness, Dogen, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Zen Time in Healing Spaces Serial: RB-02914 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intricate relationship between Zen practice and psychotherapy, with a focus on time as a multi-dimensional concept in therapeutic settings. One key theme is the Alaya Vijnana, the eighth consciousness in... *Time, Practice, Name*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Zen Discipline: An Inner Symphony Serial: RB-02908 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen philosophy into contemporary understanding and practice, with a particular focus on the concept of "discipline" as seen in Buddhist terms like sila (virtue or discipline), samadhi (... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Zen Horizons: Embracing Inner Reality Serial: RB-02907 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This seminar discusses the integration of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concept of experiencing reality from an "inside-out" perspective. It highlights different cultural worldviews, the importance of holding... *japanese, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Embodied Time in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02913 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of "bodily time" and "contextual time" within Zen practice, highlighting their importance for establishing an initial mind and presence in the world. The discussion integrates insights from Heidegger... *Time, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Mountains, Rivers, and Awakening Paths Serial: RB-02911 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk delves into the integration of Zen koans and the therapeutic process, emphasizing the use of natural imagery such as mountains and rivers to explore the 'essence' of experience. It references teachings from "The Book of... *Time, Work, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Zen Landscapes of the Inner Mind Serial: RB-02912 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the use of "stock phrases" in Zen as metaphors for understanding and interacting with the inner world of individuals. Concepts like the "probing... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg
Observing Reality Beyond Dualism Serial: RB-02906 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, referencing Dogen's teachings on the "ultimate state" and the emphasis on remaining intimate with one's "field of mind." The speaker highlights the... *Time, Dogen, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2014 Rastenberg

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