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Title	Speaker	Date
Feelingfulness Over Mindfulness in Zen Serial: RB-02885 Seminar_Koan The talk examines the distinctions between monastic and lay practices in Zen, focusing on the integration of mind and body through the lens of koans and yogic Zen traditions. It emphasizes the concept of "feelingfulness" over... *Practice, Monastic Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	Aug 2018 Johanneshof
Zen Consciousness: Interdependence and Gratitude Serial: RB-04041 Seminar_Paths_into_a_More_Open_World The talk discusses the Zen practice of cultivating a "non-anticipatory field of mind," emphasizing how this mindset supports a transformative understanding of consciousness beyond conventional definitions. The concept of... *Practice, Time, Openness*	Richard Baker	Jul 2018 Johanneshof
Craft Without Boundaries Serial: RB-04040 Seminar_Paths_into_a_More_Open_World The talk in July 2018, titled "Paths into a More Open World," explores the concept of "constellating craft," which emerges and evolves outside established cultural frameworks. The discussion draws on the philosophies of various... *Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 2018 Johanneshof
Zen Shifts: Beyond Psyche to Soma Serial: RB-02380 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk centers on the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the transformative shift from Western to Eastern cultural perspectives, which is pivotal in Zen Buddhism. The discussion explores how Zen... *Culture, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Mind in Therapeutic Practice Serial: RB-02389 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar "Zenfluence: Harmonizing Mind and Therapy" explores the integration of Zen principles with psychotherapy, emphasizing the practice of bringing "attention to attention" as a mechanism to cultivate equanimity and... *Practice, Time, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Koans and Compassion in Community Serial: RB-02394 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar on Zen and psychotherapy discusses the nature of koans, emphasizing they are designed for lay practitioners rather than exclusively monastic practice, stressing that commitment to practice is the key differentiator... *Practice, Suffering, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Transcending Duality: Beyond Words' Limits Serial: RB-02388 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar discusses the paradox of expressing non-duality through a language inherently built on duality, highlighting the tension between experiencing and articulating the undivided nature of reality. It delves into the... *Separation, Duality, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Embracing Aliveness Beyond Knowing Serial: RB-02381 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar "Zen Meets Psyche: Embracing Aliveness" explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and Western psychotherapy, examining the cultural and linguistic differences in understanding concepts of aliveness, psyche, and soma... *Culture, Ceremony, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Pathways to Experiential Knowing Serial: RB-02392 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar titled "Zen and Psychotherapy" explores the dynamics between emotions, feelings, and the concept of the "inmost request" as a central feature of one's intentional attitude, serving as the host spirit within which... *Time, Practice, Emotions*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen's Path to Healing Suffering Serial: RB-02386 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on the understanding and management of suffering. Key themes include the distinction between physical and psychological suffering, the practice of... *Practice, Suffering, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Connections: Integrating Mind and Therapy Serial: RB-02387 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing a shared yogic worldview that enhances therapeutic practices. It highlights the concept of connectedness versus separation and introduces "suchness" as the... *Practice, Time, War*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Performance: Living Unified Practice Serial: RB-02393 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and process-oriented understanding in both traditional ceremonies and the use of koans. It distinguishes between forms of practice in Rinzai and Soto Zen, emphasizing the... *Koan, Wisdom, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Embodied Wisdom in Zen Therapy Serial: RB-02383 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy, particularly through the lens of undivided activity as presented by Dogen in "Zenki," and its implications for Western psychotherapy. The discussion emphasizes the... *Breath, Culture, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Breath Pathways to Conscious Aliveness Serial: RB-02382 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This seminar explores the transformative potential of intentional breathing practices and their capacity to alter one's connection to life and consciousness, contrasting Western and yogic perspectives on breath and its... *Breath, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Therapy Through Unconscious Presence Serial: RB-02384 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersections between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on how undivided activity and non-consciousness can play roles in therapeutic practices. The discussion considers the idea of 'constellation... *Consciousness, Culture, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen's Path to Undivided Self Serial: RB-02385 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersections of Zen philosophy, psychotherapy, and the concept of hysteria, drawing on historical and literary examples to explore themes of identity, duality, and undivided activity. References include the... *Ceremony, Suffering, Funeral*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Rituals for Emotional Alchemy Serial: RB-02390 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the integration of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, specifically examining the concept of emotional transformation through ritual practices and the application of the Four Brahmaviharas—unlimited friendliness... *Practice, Compassion, Study*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Therapy: Emotional Paths Converged Serial: RB-02391 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and Western psychotherapy, examining how emotional processes and identification shape practice, notably differentiating between cultural identification and Zen de-identification... *Practice, Love, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2018 Rastenberg
Breath as the Path Within Serial: RB-02816 Seminar_Constellation-Work_and_Enactments_of_Zen-Practice The talk delves into the concept of the "un-languaged breath body," emphasizing the role of attention in Zen practice through the dynamics of breathing. Attention to each breath is seen as a method to infuse and develop both... *Breath, Time, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Johanneshof
Living the Flowing Practice Serial: RB-02797 Seminar The seminar, titled "Continuing Practice," explores the concept of "undivided activity" and emphasizes understanding everything as an activity rather than an entity. This approach shifts perception by challenging traditional... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Transmission: Energy, Consciousness, Continuity Serial: RB-02798 Seminar The talk explores the concept of transmission within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its multi-generational continuity and its intrinsic relationship to both consciousness and practice. It delves into the distinction between energetic... *Transmission, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Breath Bodies and Dynamic Processes Serial: RB-02815 Seminar_Constellation-Work_and_Enactments_of_Zen-Practice This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and Constellation work, emphasizing the concept of the "unlanguaged breath body" as a central metaphor for accessing a deeper understanding of life's activities rather than... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Koans and Metaphors Serial: RB-02806 Seminar The talk addresses the concept of the imaginal body in Zen practice, focusing on the development of four postures: the physical, physiological, imaginal, and their application in daily life. It further explores the integration of... *Koan, Posture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Now: Experiencing Instant Presence Serial: RB-02805 Seminar This talk focuses on the concept of immediacy within Zen practice, emphasizing that it involves experiencing moments without the mediation of past or future aspirations. It explores the experiential succession of instants,... *Practice, Time, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Rituals of Zen and Simultaneity Serial: RB-02817 Seminar_Constellation-Work_and_Enactments_of_Zen-Practice This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and constellation work, highlighting the role of ceremonies. Ceremonies are discussed as integral yet complex aspects of Zen, reflecting both practical needs and potential... *Ceremony, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Johanneshof
Embodied Insights Beyond Thought Serial: RB-02807 Seminar The main thesis of this talk is an exploration of a Zen koan involving metaphors such as the Buddha's "actuality body" being like space and manifesting form in response to perceptible realms. Participants are encouraged to move... *Koan, Stillness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Connecting Through Zen Experience Serial: RB-02800 Seminar This talk explores the transformation of Zen practice seminars, emphasizing the shift from a focus on knowledge to experience and the importance of practice over mere acquisition of knowledge. The discussion includes an... *Practice, Stillness, Culture*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Exploring Interdependence Through Dynamic Space Serial: RB-02799 Seminar The talk focuses on the conceptual understanding of space not as a mere container but as an active, dynamic participant in our perception of reality, based both on contemporary physics and yogic philosophy. It challenges the... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Embrace Immediacy: Zen's Living Truth Serial: RB-02808 Seminar This seminar explores Zen philosophy, reflecting on the embodiment of immediacy and truth through Zen practices. The dialogue emphasizes the continuous practice of entering the "material stream" of Zen learning and the... *Koan, Culture, War*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Intervals: Gender and Inclusivity Serial: RB-02804 Seminar The seminar centers on the exploration of "undivided activity," emphasizing the idea that all phenomena occur within a specific materiality and temporal context. Discussions highlight concepts from Japanese Buddhism, particularly... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Crystallizing Perception: Awareness in Action Serial: RB-02803 Seminar The talk explores the dynamic process of perception, emphasizing the transformative moment known as the "click-in," where perception crystallizes into an object. It stresses the importance of awareness and separating perceptual... *Bell, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Shifts: Beyond Original Mind Serial: RB-02801 Seminar The seminar explores the concept of shifts in perspectives within Zen practice, emphasizing the significance of the shift itself rather than the points it connects. This no-view shift is pivotal to realization experiences and is... *Practice, Enlightenment, Name*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Embodied Awareness Beyond Thought Boundaries Serial: RB-02802 Seminar The seminar discusses the influence of personal views and beliefs on the body, identifying trauma as a possible outcome. It explores Fernando Pessoa’s concept of "corridors of thought" and the practice of noticing without... *Practice, Buddha, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2018 Rastenberg
Zen Spaces, Timeless Practices Serial: RB-03940 Seminar_Koan The talk focuses on the importance of a physical practice center and its role in Zen practice, drawing on historical examples and contemporary experiences. It discusses the decision to establish practice centers, the impact of... *Practice, Sangha, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 10 2018 Johanneshof
Imaginal Space in Buddhist Practice Serial: RB-03943 This talk explores the concept of "imaginal space" and its implications in Buddhist practice, emphasizing how different societal contexts and beliefs around this space can influence perceptions and practices. It discusses four... *Practice, Suffering, Sangha*		Feb 10 2018
Zen Insights: Embracing The Unbusy Path Serial: RB-03939 Seminar_Koan The talk examines the koan mentioned in the February 2018 seminar, focusing on the theme of "the one who is not busy" as a lens through which to articulate and experience Zen practice. The speaker discusses the concept of "... *Koan, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2018 Johanneshof
Breath-Vestigation: Zen's Path to Emptiness Serial: RB-03942 Seminar_Koan The talk explores a Zen koan involving Dung Shan and Shui Feng, highlighting the concept of removing subjective intention while engaging in physical actions, as seen in the dialogue about separating rice from grit. This... *Koan, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2018 Johanneshof
Unraveling Zen: Discovering the Present Serial: RB-03941 Seminar_Koan This talk delves into the exploration of the Zen koan around the phrase "the one who is not busy," emphasizing its embodiment of the entirety of Buddhist practice as a whole and its connection to the concept of ordinary mind. The... *Koan, Buddhism, Ordinary Mind*	Richard Baker	Feb 08 2018 Johanneshof
Embodied Wisdom in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03938 Seminar_Koan The main thesis of this talk explores how the practices and teachings of the Dongshan lineage, particularly the use of koans and Zazen postures, serve as active illustrations and continuations of Zen teachings. The discussion... *Posture, Koan, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 08 2018 Johanneshof
Embracing Stillness Through Zazen Serial: RB-03937 Seminar_Koan The talk primarily examines the complexity and simplicity of the koan related to the dialogue between Yunyan and Daowu, with a focus on the third, often overlooked protagonist, the "one who is not busy." It discusses the koan's... *Posture, Zazen, Koan*	Richard Baker	Feb 07 2018 Johanneshof
Mandalas: Pathways to Conscious Awareness Serial: RB-02946 Sesshin The talk focuses on the mandala concept as a dynamic activity that integrates both interior and exterior experiences, emphasizing the creation of space and consciousness beyond the sensorial screen. It discusses the symbolic... *Consciousness, Time, Bodhidharma*	Richard Baker	Feb 2018 Johanneshof
Imaginal Space, Transformative Practice Serial: RB-02945 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "imaginal space" and its distinction from "imaginary space," focusing on how imaginal elements like the Buddha's robe and Oryoki bowls shape one's perception of spiritual practice. This concept is... *Practice, Buddha, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Feb 2018 Johanneshof
Zen Rhythms: Dance of Change Serial: RB-02943 Sesshin The talk explores the conceptualization of East Asian Zen practices with a focus on the definitions and experiences of "successional reciprocity," involving the interplay between repetition and change in practice, and the... *Practice, Japan, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	Feb 2018 Johanneshof
Embodying Teachings Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-02944 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of a Sangha that actively engages with and internalizes teachings, rather than merely following them. It emphasizes the importance of making teachings personally meaningful and discusses the... *Practice, Samadhi, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Feb 2018 Johanneshof
Diving Deep into Zazen Practice Serial: RB-02941 Sesshin The talk focuses on the practice of Zen through sesshin, emphasizing the distinction between Eastern and Western approaches to Zazen. The speaker delves into the concept of submerging in Zazen as Western practitioners and... *Posture, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 2018 Johanneshof
Womb of Time: Zen Connections Serial: RB-02942 Sesshin The talk explores the interconnectedness of concepts within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the nature of mandalas as expressions of differences in function rather than kind, and discusses habitualized ways of knowing that limit... *Time, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Feb 2018 Johanneshof
Embodied Enlightenment Through Art Serial: RB-02947 Sesshin The talk explores the relationship between art, embodiment, and Zen practice, emphasizing a shift from mental frameworks to embodied experience. The discussion illustrates how gestural painting from the New York art scene... *Consciousness, Posture, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 2018 Johanneshof
Luminous Reflections: A Zen Insight Serial: RB-02154 Sesshin The talk examines the intricate nature of Zen practice, focusing on the concept of mindfulness as a culturally and contextually involved process. It introduces the "luminous screen" of consciousness, suggesting that the world as... *Practice, Posture, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2018 Johanneshof
Sesshin: Discovering Stillness in Practice Serial: RB-02155 Sesshin This talk focuses on the concept of sesshin as a process of discovery, emphasizing the shared practice of sitting meditation and its effects on understanding reality and stillness. The discussion highlights the role of physical... *Posture, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2018 Johanneshof
Zen's Legacy: Graham Petsche's Impact Serial: RB-02156 Sesshin The talk reflects on the impact and legacy of Graham Petsche on the development of the Zen community, particularly at the San Francisco Zen Center, and highlights the vital role individuals play in shaping spiritual history. A... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Sangha*	Richard Baker	2018 Johanneshof

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