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Title	Speaker	Date
Finding Freedom in Zen Harmony Serial: RB-03077 Seminar_Identity_and_Freedom The talk revolves around the intertwining concepts of identity, freedom, and the interplay between Western philosophical thought and Eastern practices, particularly within the context of Zen Buddhism. It draws connections between... *Love, Practice, Freedom*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hannover
Zen and Psychotherapy: A Cultural Contrast Serial: RB-01633A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the complex relationship between Zen practice and psychotherapy, questioning the common integration of the two in Western contexts. It argues that while both share commonalities, particularly in practices like... *Practice, Buddhism, Japan*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Kassel
Zen Meets Mind: Bridging Therapy and Meditation Serial: RB-01633B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, particularly how practitioners integrate meditation practices into therapeutic work and vice versa. It raises questions about the nature of the self in both... *Practice, Work, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Kassel
Freedom Through Zen's Gentle Lens Serial: RB-03076 Seminar_Identity_and_Freedom The talk primarily explores the concept of freedom in Zen philosophy, questioning the nature of choice and emphasizing a transformative rather than additive understanding of decisions. It suggests that true freedom might be found... *Freedom, Heart Sutra, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hannover
Zen and Psyche: Intersecting Journeys Serial: RB-01633D Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The discussion primarily contrasts the paths of Zen practice and psychotherapy, exploring how they intersect and differ. Particular emphasis is placed on the concept of Alaya Vijnana or ‘storehouse consciousness,’ and its... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Kassel
Zen Meets Therapy: Fostering Fluid Healing Serial: RB-01633C Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, highlighting how regular Zazen meditation enhances therapeutic processes by fostering detachment and connection. The speaker describes personal experiences... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Kassel
Zen Interconnections: Mind and Reality Serial: RB-01635 Talk_Zen_Mind_Beginner´s_Mind_2 The talk explores concepts of discursive thinking, Zen practice, and the relationship between mind and body. The discourse critiques the understanding of Zen in relation to identity, health, and interconnectedness, with... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Göttingen
Interdependence and Freedom in Buddhism Serial: RB-03078 Seminar_Identity_and_Freedom This seminar explores themes of identity and freedom within a Buddhist context, touching on the philosophies of interdependence and non-duality. Key discussions include the examination of the concept of "fit" in society, the... *Practice, Suffering, Freedom*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hannover
Zen Path: Mindful Beginnings Serial: RB-01634 Talk_Zen_Mind_Beginner´s_Mind_1 The talk addresses the themes of "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind," emphasizing how the concepts of Zen, mind, and posture play significant roles in Buddhist practice. It explains the importance of the title "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind... *Posture, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Göttingen
Awakening the Fourth Mind Path Serial: RB-03079 Seminar_Identity_and_Freedom The talk outlines the concept of a "fourth mind," developed through meditation in Zen and Buddhism, which represents a state beyond ordinary consciousness, akin to non-dreaming deep sleep brought into awareness. This state allows... *Practice, Consciousness, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hannover
Embracing Whatness Over Whoness Serial: RB-02596 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The seminar explores the distinction between the questions "Who am I?" and "What am I?" Participants discuss the former as often associated with roles, identities, and temporal constraints, leading to feelings of confinement and... *Time, Daily Life, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Mindful Postures, Mindful Being Serial: RB-02597 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The talk examines the distinction between religious and practice Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of meditation and self-exploration within Zen philosophy. It discusses the Western cultural unfamiliarity with meditation,... *Posture, Buddhism, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Zen Attention: Stillness in Motion Serial: RB-02598 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind This talk explores the interplay between stillness and motion, consciousness and attention, within Zen practice. The speaker discusses the cultivation of mindfulness through the practice of still sitting, highlights the... *Consciousness, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Zen Beyond Thought and Language Serial: RB-02592 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The talk focuses on the exploration of translating complex Zen ideas, the significance of language and posture in meditation practices, and the distinction between intentional and discursive thought. The discussion emphasizes the... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Embracing Nature's Quiet Transformation Serial: RB-01632A Talk_Sitting_Around_Doing_Nothing The talk explores the perception of Zen practice as "sitting around doing nothing,” challenging this notion by reflecting on a haiku: "Sitting quietly, doing nothing, Spring comes, grass grows by itself." This haiku becomes a... *Practice, Time, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hamburg
The Horizon of Inner Stillness Serial: RB-01632B Talk_Sitting_Around_Doing_Nothing The talk discusses the Zen practice of finding internal stillness, emphasizing that stillness is not merely an external disposition but an internal state that transforms various aspects of one's life, including breathing.... *Breath, Posture, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hamburg
Embracing Reality Beyond Thought Serial: RB-02593 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The talk explores the concepts of "vast mind" and "open mind" within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of a non-conceptual, meditative approach to understanding the self and the world. Paratactic arrangement... *Time, Koan, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Transformative Attention: Awakening Through Zen Serial: RB-02599 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The talk explores the challenges of personal growth within Zen practice, emphasizing the role of habitual patterns and the potential for transformation by shifting attention from thought-based to body-based awareness. Discussions... *Breath, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Spatial Awareness: Rethinking Existential Identity Serial: RB-02595 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The talk focuses on the exploration of a "somatic body" concept and the Zen koan of the "white ox," underscoring the notion of perceiving one's existence through spatial rather than temporal identity. The discussion contrasts... *Intention, Buddhism, Observe*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Navigating Zen's Consciousness Pathways Serial: RB-03116A Seminar_Basic_Zen-Teachings The talk focuses on the essential Zen practices, emphasizing the interplay between different states of consciousness: immediate consciousness, secondary consciousness, and borrowed consciousness. A central teaching discusses the... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 München
Embracing Impermanence Through Mindfulness Serial: RB-01633H Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the interplay between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the acceptance of death and the practice of mindfulness. It outlines a thoughtful approach to mortality, advocating the concept of operational... *Practice, Time, Impermanence*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Kassel
Mindful Connections: Zen Meets Psychotherapy Serial: RB-01633G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk focuses on the intersection of Zen Buddhism practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the significance of mindfulness in engaging with the world and oneself. The discussion highlights the experiential aspect of perceiving... *Time, Practice, Bell*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Kassel
Spontaneous Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02600 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The talk explores the theme of attention and awareness in Zen practice, questioning the traditional cause-effect framework by considering a model where experiences and attention arise spontaneously. This is linked to the concept... *Time, Name, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Intentionality and the Zen Mind Serial: RB-02594 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The talk in June 2005 explores the concept of intentionality and its relationship to Zen practice, contrasting it with discipline, and highlights the need for mindfulness in cultivating a wide, open mind. Discussion of temporal... *Intention, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Perceiving Emptiness: Zen's Transformative View Serial: RB-04042 Talk_Teaching_and_Emptiness The talk explores the concept of emptiness in Zen philosophy, emphasizing the transformation that occurs when one perceives objects without their inherent nature, linking this to mindfulness and Zen practices. Various examples... *Bell, Emptiness, Impermanence*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Berlin
Genes, Freedom, and Inner Liberation Serial: RB-03074 Seminar_Identity_and_Freedom The talk addresses the interplay between nature and nurture, freedom, identity, and choice within the context of Buddhism and Western thought. It emphasizes the concept of genes not as deterministic but as ingredients, the... *Freedom, Time, japanese*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hannover
Meditative Journeys to True Freedom Serial: RB-03075 Seminar_Identity_and_Freedom The talk centers on the exploration of the concepts of identity and freedom, particularly through meditation and mindfulness practices. It draws on themes such as the pre-determined nature of actions, moments of total experience... *Freedom, Chanting, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hannover
Mindfulness Beyond Meditation Boundaries Serial: RB-02591 Seminar_Vast_Mind_Open_Mind The talk primarily explores the differentiation between praxis Buddhism, which emphasizes practical meditation and attention, and religious Buddhism. It delves into how mindfulness and attention can be distinguished from... *Posture, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Johanneshof
Zen Pathways: Freedom and Identity Serial: RB-03073 Seminar_Identity_and_Freedom The talk focuses on the development of successors to continue the Zen teachings at two specific locations in Colorado and the Schwarzwald. A discussion of the Western concepts of identity and freedom contrasts with Buddhist... *Freedom, Practice, Love*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Hannover
Mindful Integration: Zen in Therapy Serial: RB-01633E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar focuses on the integration of Zen practice in psychotherapy, discussing the subtle distinctions between identifying and disidentifying with one's thoughts and emotions. The conversation highlights mindfulness as a... *Practice, Anger, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Kassel
Zen and the Therapeutic Mind Serial: RB-01633F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the concepts of mind, consciousness, and awareness. It contrasts Western and Eastern perceptions of self, identity, and complexity, and... *Consciousness, Practice, Anger*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 Kassel
Awakening to Immediate Consciousness Serial: RB-03116B Seminar_Basic_Zen-Teachings The talk discusses the concepts of immediate consciousness, borrowed mind, and divine spirit, exploring their roles in daily life and Zen practice. It examines distinctions between Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing Zen's focus... *Consciousness, Practice, Impermanence*	Richard Baker	Jun 2005 München
Mindful Paths to Self Construction Serial: RB-03220 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk delves into the interplay between nature and nurture, particularly in the context of Buddhist teachings and the development of self. It challenges Western perspectives that emphasize inherent identity, discussing the... *Culture, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Mindful Sensory Awareness Serial: RB-03219 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk delves into the concept of consciousness and its tendency to make the world predictable, often leading to a disconnection from what is termed as "sensorial baseline." This discussion leads to considerations in Zen... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Sangha Mindfulness: East Meets West Serial: RB-03221 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the differences between Western and Eastern philosophies regarding individualism, group culture, and the concepts of being versus becoming. It discusses the role of Sangha in Buddhism, emphasizing community... *japanese, Buddhism, Culture*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Awakening the Initial Mind Serial: RB-03222 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk from May 2005, Serial No. 03222, discusses the concept of the "initial mind" in Zen philosophy, emphasizing its role as a sense of entrance or threshold that facilitates the perception of dharmas, which are the moment-by... *Practice, Consciousness, Culture*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Embodied Insight Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03947 Practice-Week_The_Lived_Body The talk explores the concept of "body-self" in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the non-thinking mind's role in realizing the true nature of existence. The discussion critically engages with the Buddhist understanding of... *Buddhism, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Johanneshof
Posture and Presence in Zen Serial: RB-03226 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk centers around the concept of "posture" in both Zen practice and language, highlighting the differences between various languages and cultural interpretations. The discussion delves into how posture relates to... *Posture, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Mindful Body, Dynamic Self Connection Serial: RB-03225 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the practice of mindfulness through the lens of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, emphasizing mindfulness of the body as a pathway to understanding the self not as a permanent entity but as a dynamic... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Embodied Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03946 Practice-Week_The_Lived_Body This talk examines the non-dual relationship between mind and body, exploring how Western emphasis on mind and time contrasts with Eastern focus on body and space. The discussion highlights how distinctions, even if false, can... *Breath, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Johanneshof
Mindfulness: Connecting Mind and Body Serial: RB-03223 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the "Four Foundations of Mindfulness" from the Satipatthana Sutra, emphasizing its centrality to all Buddhist practice. Emphasizing the importance of "incubating" teachings, it presents mindfulness as a thorough... *Mindfulness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Embodied Zen: Beyond Self and Silence Serial: RB-03944 Practice-Week_The_Lived_Body This talk explores the concept of "Body Self" within Zen philosophy, emphasizing how cultural perceptions and language shape our experience of embodiment. The discussion highlights how awareness of the "lived body" can transform... *Silence, Practice, Stillness*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Johanneshof
Embodied Self: Zen's Lived Body Insight Serial: RB-03945 Practice-Week_The_Lived_Body The talk focuses on the philosophical exploration of the "lived body," a key concept in Zen practice, encouraging participants to internalize this idea as both a personal and collective seminar. Discussion involves how one's... *Love, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Johanneshof
Embodied Mindfulness in Everyday Life Serial: RB-03224 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as a fundamental practice that transcends formal Buddhist practice, emphasizing its practical application to everyday life. Attention is given to the roles of bodily awareness... *Posture, Culture, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Awareness Beyond Mindfulness Boundaries Serial: RB-03228 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk examines the nuanced distinctions between mindfulness and non-interfering consciousness, emphasizing that mindfulness can initially appear to interfere with natural processes but eventually integrates into a broader... *Practice, Koan, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Mindful Unity: Body, Breath, Elements Serial: RB-03229 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the concept of the "Four Foundations of Mindfulness," examining the practice's historical roots in Zen Buddhism and the evolution of mindfulness practices. Key discussions include the interpretation of... *Practice, Mindfulness, Bodhidharma*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Mindful Harmony Through Language Serial: RB-03227 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk centers on the exploration of the "Four Foundations of Mindfulness," emphasizing the use of language and the concept of the "syllable body" from the Lankavatara Sutra. It encourages participants to engage in discussions... *Time, Love, Observe*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
Mindfulness Without Interference: Zen Insights Serial: RB-03230 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The main thesis of the talk focuses on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, particularly examining the mindfulness of emotions and its practice, non-interference, and how sensations and emotions are part of mindfulness practices... *Mindfulness, Practice, Anger*	Richard Baker	May 2005 Rastenberg
February 2005 talk, Serial No. 02976 Serial: RB-02976 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The talk from February 2005 primarily explores the concept of "noticing" during meditation and mindfulness practices, emphasizing the idea of active versus passive noticing. The discussion suggests that active noticing involves a... *Breath, Time, American*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof
Noticing Zen: Embracing Conscious Awareness Serial: RB-02977 Seminar_Meditation_and_Mindfulness The seminar from February 2005, focused on meditation and mindfulness, examines the concept of noticing within the practice of Zen. The discussion centers on how consciousness serves as a medium for perception, memory, and... *Practice, Consciousness, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2005 Johanneshof

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