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Title	Speaker	Date
Meditation Beyond Personal Storytelling Serial: RB-04061 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk explores the relationship between meditation practice and personal narrative, emphasizing the importance of maintaining meditation as distinct from one's personal story to achieve a transformative experience. The speaker... *Practice, Meditation, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel
Zen Imagery and Attentive Awareness Serial: RB-03926 Sesshin The talk centers on the concept of stepping back from conventional thinking and engaging in attentive awareness, as inspired by Yuanwu's teachings in "The Blue Cliff Record". It explores the physical practice of sitting in... *Koan, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Johanneshof
Zen Awakening Through Active Attention Serial: RB-04065 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk explores the concept of "active attention" and its role in Zen practice, emphasizing the experience of immediacy and how regressive patterns, trauma, and personal narratives influence perception and self-awareness. The... *Practice, Wisdom, japanese*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel
Innermost Request: A Zen Journey Serial: RB-04066 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk explores the concept of lineage and vows within Zen practice, discussing how these elements contribute to the formation of a "wisdom narrative." This narrative is physically and spiritually embodied, enhancing the... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel
Unbinding Identity Through Zen Narratives Serial: RB-04060 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History This talk explores the concept of personal narrative and its transformation through a Buddhist and Zen perspective. It discusses the performative aspects of identity, the cultural and educational influences on personal narratives... *Posture, Culture, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel
Breathing Consciousness: The Zen Stream Serial: RB-04067 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with concepts of intentionality, ethics, and consciousness. Central themes include the importance of rooting one's attentional stream in immediacy to achieve a calm mind, and how... *Breath, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2016 Kassel
Collective Awakening Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03716 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of collective practice periods in Zen, particularly focusing on the etymology and significance of "together" in the context of spiritual practice. The discussion examines the transition of Zen from... *Practice, Practice Period, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 16 2016 Johanneshof
Mount Sumeru: Beyond Thought and Stillness Serial: RB-03201 Talk The talk examines the Zen philosophical concept of non-thinking versus thought production and whether achieving a state devoid of thoughts is flawed. It discusses historical and mythological references like Mount Sumeru as... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 10 2016 Johanneshof
Zen Unraveled: Intimacy in Practice Serial: RB-03964 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk explores the concept of self-taught Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of personal exploration and awareness in integrating Zen into daily life. It highlights the notion of "intimacy with the Other" as a core... *Practice, Intimacy, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Streams of Zen: Connecting Awareness Serial: RB-03963 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk focuses on elucidating a tripartite framework for understanding the Zen practice of Zazen, which is described as incorporating a "minded attentional stream," an "embodied attentional stream," and a "self-referencing... *Buddha, Bell, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Beyond Words: Zen's Intimate Understanding Serial: RB-03961 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk focuses on the intricacies of spiritual understanding, the experience of pre-verbal knowledge, and the challenge of transcending categorical identities in Zen practice. There's an emphasis on the intimacy of recognizing... *Practice, Buddhism, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Unbroken Attention Transforms Reality Serial: RB-03962 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk centers on the concept of an "attentional stream," the idea that Zen practice aims to cultivate uninterrupted attention and intention, which fundamentally transforms one's perception and interaction with the world,... *Practice, Posture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Wave Streams and Mind Streams Serial: RB-03966 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk primarily explores the concept of learning within Zen practice, contrasting horizontal expansion with vertical stages of advancement. It emphasizes the understanding of learning as an experiential process and reflects on... *Practice, Time, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Unbroken Awareness: The Zazen Path Serial: RB-03965 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk discusses the application and significance of Zazen as a practice to develop a continuous attentional stream that transforms one's approach to life and mindfulness. It highlights the importance of an 'unmovable' mental... *Zazen, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Still Waters, Structured Minds Serial: RB-03202 Talk The talk examines the intersection of Zen practice, consciousness, and the practice of constellation work, emphasizing the distinctions between mind and consciousness. It explores how Zen philosophy's concept of a "content-free... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 01 2016 Johanneshof
Zen: Unspoken Insights, Lived Spaces Serial: RB-03967 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other This seminar discusses the intricacies of Zen practice by delving into the dynamic between intention and the actualization of one's practice, emphasizing the development of an uninterrupted stream of attention. It explores the... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Beyond Consciousness: Embracing Zen Awareness Serial: RB-03968 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk reflects on the complexities of understanding and experiencing a continuum beyond consciousness, central to Zen practice. It discusses the distinction between consciousness and awareness, proposing that Zen practice... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Awareness Transformation in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03970 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk, "The Intimacy with the Other," explores the distinction between consciousness and awareness, emphasizing the transformation of consciousness through awareness and questioning Zen teachings on the dual nature of... *Consciousness, Bell, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Awareness: The Home of Being Serial: RB-03969 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other The talk delves into the foundational assumptions of Buddhist teachings: the possibility of enlightenment, freedom from mental and emotional suffering, and the understanding of existence. It further explores the concept of... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Intimacy Beyond Thought in Zen Serial: RB-03960 Seminar_The_Intimacy_with_the_Other This talk explores the concepts of intimacy and otherness within a Zen Buddhist framework. It discusses the paradox of practicing intimacy with oneself while confronting the otherness experienced from cultural and personal... *Practice, Koan, Intimacy*	Richard Baker	Sep 2016 Hannover
Zen and Self Beyond Narrative Serial: RB-03887 Talks_Constellation-Work_with Guni Baxa The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and constellation work, focusing on the concept of self. It discusses Zen's non-articulated self versus the articulated self in psychotherapy, emphasizing the distinction between... *Practice, Work, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Aug 2016 Johanneshof
Zen and Constellations: Mind Unveiled Serial: RB-03886 Talks_Constellation-Work_with Guni Baxa This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and constellation work, focusing on the distinctions between mind and consciousness. It emphasizes the role of "content-free mind" and "associative mind," noting that Zen... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Aug 2016 Johanneshof
Imagistic Pathways to Transcend Conditioning Serial: RB-03888 Talks_Constellation-Work_with Guni Baxa The talk explores the intricate dynamics of how individuals are "glued together" by familial and cultural patterns, and how this affects practices like Zen and constellation work. It delves into the concept of imagistic thinking... *Practice, Work, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Aug 2016 Johanneshof
Zen's Path to Transformative Continuity Serial: RB-03762 Talk_Twentieth-Birthday-Celebration_of_Johanneshof This talk focuses on the inherent nature and purpose of Zen practice, exploring the concepts of personal transformation and continuity. It addresses the juxtaposition of societal roles and personal spiritual exploration through... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 2016 Johanneshof
Attentional Flow in Eternal Practice Serial: RB-02166 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of attentional interiority during Sesshin, contrasting Western and yogic Asian culture's emphasis on materiality versus continuous creation without a fixed starting point. The discussion refers to... *Samadhi, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Awakening Consciousness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-02167 Sesshin The talk explores the importance of grounding Zen practice in personal experience, emphasizing the role of the five skandhas in understanding consciousness and self. Discussion includes the contrast between ordinary consciousness... *Consciousness, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Embodying Change Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-02165 Sesshin This talk explores the transformative nature of Zen practice, emphasizing the philosophical principle of change as articulated by Heraclitus, and its application through the Zen understanding of "Kanika Samadhi" — the samadhi of... *Samadhi, Consciousness, Heart Sutra*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Tracing Skandhas: Beyond Zen Simplifications Serial: RB-02170 Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of the ten powers in Buddhist chants, emphasizing their role as a symbolic understanding rather than a core Zen focus. It critiques the oversimplification of Zen practice and underscores the... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Zen's Path to Self-Knowledge Serial: RB-02164 Sesshin The central theme of the talk is the exploration of the practice of Zen Buddhism and the unique challenge it presents in knowing oneself through sesshin, where prolonged meditation allows one to discern consciousness and agency.... *Consciousness, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen Beyond Thought Serial: RB-02169 Sesshin This talk focuses on embodying Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity for teachings to be absorbed and felt rather than purely understood intellectually. The discussion examines the concept of non-thinking in Zen, as put forth... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Mindful Gestures: Zen's Subtle Alchemy Serial: RB-02168 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "Sashin mind" and its microgestural topology, relating it to the process of preparing for Zen practice and its emphasis on the integration of mind and body through gestural rituals. It examines... *Time, Zazen, Ordinary Mind*	Richard Baker	Jun 2016 Johanneshof
Breath, Buddha, and Being Serial: RB-03199 Talk This talk discusses the practice of attentional breath in Buddhism, emphasizing its role in experiencing the world as a succession of appearances. The talk critiques mindfulness's separation from Buddhist practice. It explores... *Buddha Nature, Practice, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	May 18 2016 Johanneshof
Evolving Dogen: West Meets Zen Serial: RB-02925 Seminar_To_Realize_Our_Innermost_Request The talk discusses Dogen's innovative approach to Buddhism, focusing on how he adapted teachings for both lay and monastic practices during the 13th century, and reflects on the influence of Tendai Buddhism, particularly the... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Embodied Awareness Through Zen Practices Serial: RB-03051 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk explores how integrating yogic practices and Zen principles like "hishiryo" (non-thinking) into personal narratives can open new perceptions and experiences. It emphasizes noticing without thinking, the use of symbolic... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Zen Mind Beyond Ego Constraints Serial: RB-03052 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk delves into the application of the concept of the eight vijnanas in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of personal experience and meditation in understanding consciousness. It discusses the roles of Mano Vijnana... *Consciousness, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Enlightenment Here and Now Serial: RB-02926 Seminar_To_Realize_Our_Innermost_Request This talk explores Dogen's notion of enlightenment and immediacy as articulated in various texts, particularly "Genjo Koan". There is an emphasis on the inseparability of self from the immediate experience and the transformative... *Enlightenment, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Experiential Growth Through Zen Integration Serial: RB-03054 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk focuses on understanding the relevance of direct sensory experience and its impact on therapeutic practices, exploring Zen Buddhist concepts such as the Vijnanas, particularly the Alaya Vijnana, and how they relate to... *Practice, Work, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Embodied Enlightenment Through Collective Practice Serial: RB-02928 Seminar_To_Realize_Our_Innermost_Request The seminar delves into Dogen's vision of enlightenment and monastic life, particularly focusing on the concept of non-duality between self and others. The talk also explores how the practice of monasticism can create a 'field of... *Enlightenment, Practice, Precepts*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Embracing Life as Dynamic Koans Serial: RB-02927 Seminar_To_Realize_Our_Innermost_Request The talk delves into the teachings of Dogen, particularly regarding the recontextualization of Buddhist practice by emphasizing the concept of "3,000 coherences" as a mental posture in understanding appearances as dharmas rather... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Interwoven Consciousness Through Practice Serial: RB-03053 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History This talk discusses the eight vijnanas, exploring their development through centuries of practice rather than theoretical constructs, and emphasizes their implications on modern life. The speaker examines the integration of... *Time, Practice, Suffering*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Weaving Consciousness into Personal Narratives Serial: RB-03049 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk centers on the concept of weaving personal narratives, analyzing the distinctions between awareness and consciousness within Zen practice. It explores how consciousness functions invisibly, posing challenges and... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Mindfulness: Weaving Personal Narratives Serial: RB-03050 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk explores the intersection of personal and practice processes within Buddhism and therapy, addressing the adaptability and differentiation of Buddhist teachings across cultures. It highlights the theme of non-universality... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Zen Performance: A Path to Completeness Serial: RB-02924 Seminar_To_Realize_Our_Innermost_Request The talk examines the practice of achieving a state of completeness and how it relates to Zen teachings and the performance arts, particularly Noh and Kabuki theatre. The discussion explores the concept of bringing mindfulness... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Buddhist Paths to Personal Transformation Serial: RB-03048 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The talk titled "Weaving Our Own History" explores the concept of weaving personal narratives within a Buddhist framework. The discussion delves into how familial and cultural Buddhist influences shape personal identity, and... *Buddhism, Suffering, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Interplay of Form and Emptiness Serial: RB-02923 Seminar_To_Realize_Our_Innermost_Request This talk explores the realization of Zen teachings through the semantic interplay of form, emptiness, and the 10,000 things, contextualized by Dogen's and Avalokiteshvara's teachings. It emphasizes the integration of conceptual... *Dogen, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Living Zen: Embracing Life's Immediacy Serial: RB-02921 Seminar_To_Realize_Our_Innermost_Request The talk focuses on integrating Zen teachings into everyday life, considering the immediacy of existence as essential to realization. It explores the Genjō Kōan, emphasizing the importance of perceiving life’s details and... *Practice, Enlightenment, Buddha*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Embodied Words: Zen's Living Language Serial: RB-02922 Seminar_To_Realize_Our_Innermost_Request This talk explores the concepts of "actualizing our innermost request" and the "Genjo Koan," focusing on the implications of language use in Buddhist practice. It covers how language serves as an ingredient rather than a... *Practice, Koan, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Zen's Dance of Coherent Perception Serial: RB-03055 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History The seminar "Weaving Our Own History" examines the intersection of Zen practice and the development of coherent perception, emphasizing the integration of sensory experiences and the intricacies of mental engagement. Discussions... *Practice, Intention, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2016 Rastenberg
Returning Home Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-02789 Seminar_The Practice_and_Experience_of_Change The talk explores the theme of "coming home" in Zen practice, particularly through Zazen and the communal experience within a Sangha. The discussion delves into the personal transformation and sense of belonging that arises from... *Practice, Posture, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2016 Johanneshof
Zen's Art of Balanced Belonging Serial: RB-02790 Seminar_The Practice_and_Experience_of_Change The talk explores the intricate relationship between physical stillness and mental clarity in Zen practice, highlighting the significance of inner attentional spaces and the "middle way" in balancing various life elements. It... *Practice, Posture, Bell*	Richard Baker	Feb 2016 Johanneshof

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