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Constructing Reality through Sensory Language Serial: RB-03884 Talks The talk explores the concept of "interiority" as an experiential understanding of how senses construct the perceived world, comparing this experience to the skills utilized by a climber developing handholds to scale a mountain.... Lankavatara Sutra, Arhats, Buddha, Practice	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 27 2021 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Perceiving Reality Beyond the Senses Serial: RB-03883 Talks The talk focuses on the exploration of understanding the world through the senses and their limitations, tied closely to Buddhist practice and philosophy. Central to the discussion are the concepts of inner and outer reality, and... Five Skandhas, Consciousness, Four Tenets, Buddhism, Practice, Time	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 25 2021 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Constructing Reality Through Zen Perception Serial: RB-03885 Talks This talk explores the concepts of immediacy, relationality, and the notion of constructing reality through the metaphor of construction sites. It discusses the philosophical examination of perception, particularly through the... Koan, Practice Period, Five Skandhas, Time	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 22 2021 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Practice: Beyond Words and Silence Serial: RB-03882 Talks The talk explores the intricacies of Zen practice, focusing on language's role in understanding concepts like "pratichya samupada" (dependent arising) and how practitioners can experience shared arising beyond the limitations of... Practice Period, Posture, Oryoki, Tokudo, Practice, Time	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 20 2021 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
The Shared Circuitry of Dharma Serial: RB-03881 Talks The talk delves into the differentiation between monastic practitioners and laypeople, emphasizing the interconnectedness described as a "shared circuitry" from early Buddhist teachings. The discussion also explores how the... Practice Period, Posture, Practice, Buddha, Time	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 17 2021 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Language and Context in Zen Perception Serial: RB-02932 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on linguistic and philosophical concepts related to Zen Buddhism, highlighting the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and its critique, and the Japanese linguistic concept of "motainai." It discusses how Japanese terms like... Japan, Interdependence, Time	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 12 2020 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Unseen Dimensions of Mindful Attention Serial: RB-02931 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the profound role of attention in Buddhist practice, particularly through the symbolic use of objects like the rakshu and the teapot. It emphasizes the significance of cultivating attentional awareness over... Phenomenology, Practice, Culture, Time	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 10 2020 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Hidden Threads of Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-02930 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of hiddenness and the role it plays in Zen and Buddhist practice, particularly through the physical object of the raksu, which symbolizes Buddha's robe. The raksu is discussed as an object imbued... Charlotte Selver, Phenomenology, Buddha, Posture, Practice	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 07 2020 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Bridging Minds: Zen Rituals Unveiled Serial: RB-02929 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the significance of form and ritual in Zen practice, emphasizing the relationship between physical form and consciousness transformation. It discusses how practices like chanting and specific bodily postures... Chanting, Rakusu, Posture, Japan, Practice, Time	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 06 2020 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Compassionate Wisdom for Every Direction Serial: RB-03830 Door-Step-Zen The talk explores the concept of fundamental compassion as a transformative force for individuals and society, advocating for its application beyond traditional Buddhist practice. It suggests that personal and fundamental... *Compassion, Practice, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jun 2019 Johanneshof
Embracing Change Through Inner Awareness Serial: RB-03133 Talks The August 2015 talk explores the concept of predictability versus unpredictability in life, suggesting that true understanding and acceptance of change can lead to deeper wisdom and liberation. The discussion emphasizes the... *Time, Practice, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Aug 19 2015 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Software for Human Development Serial: RB-03131 Talks The talk delves into the application of Buddhist practice, particularly Zen, as a metaphorical "software" for human development. It emphasizes the role of attention and intention in this process, describing how Zen practices such... *Wisdom, Buddhism, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Aug 12 2015 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen OS: Installing Human Completion Serial: RB-03132 Talks The talk discusses the application of Zen practice as a form of "wisdom software" necessary for human completion. Emphasizing the Eightfold Path's right view, it suggests individuals are born incomplete and require wisdom, akin... *Wisdom, Breath, Stillness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Aug 2015 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embracing Change Through Zen Eyes Serial: RB-03134 Talks The talk explores the fluid nature of existence through the lens of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of perceiving everything as constantly changing and interconnected. The discussion delves into fundamental Buddhist... *Time, Meditation, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Aug 2015 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Futures: Continuity and Connection Serial: RB-02920 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the essential focus on the continuity and survival of Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of the lineage, institutions, and sangha for maintaining Buddhist teachings. The speaker reflects on the personal... *Practice, Buddha, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	2015 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Cultivating Compassionate Enlightenment Pathways Serial: RB-02857 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Compassion The talk delves into the practice of compassion within a Buddhist context, emphasizing how compassion can illuminate personal practice and facilitate support for others. The discussion references the teachings of compassion,... *Practice, Generosity, Compassion*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 2014 Johanneshof
Awakening Within: Beyond Static Practice Serial: RB-02261 Seminar_Sangha_Dharma_Buddha The talk explores Zen practice by differentiating between individual and institutional practice, identifying the latter as a framework that perpetuates teachings and instills a practitioner's identity within their daily life.... *Practice, Compassion, Lay*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 2013 Johanneshof
Trusting Awareness: Zen Beyond Narratives Serial: RB-03910 Sesshin The talk delves into the philosophical exploration of Zen practice, focusing on the concept of "mind not straying from mind" and "trusting in mind". It examines the dynamics of attention, awareness, and consciousness, proposing... *Consciousness, Time, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Awakening Through Focused Awareness Serial: RB-03912 Sesshin This talk explores the concept of "density of attention" within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of an attentional space where spiritual practice is carried out. The speaker analyzes how bringing a focused awareness to... *Practice, Buddhism, Posture*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Shining Jewel: Unveiling Zen Truths Serial: RB-03913 Sesshin The talk explores the use of koans in Zen practice, emphasizing their role in revealing deeper truths about Buddhism and the concept of change. It focuses on the metaphor of the "wish-fulfilling jewel" within koan 93, drawing... *Practice, Buddhism, Koan*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Journeys: Bridging Mind and Body Serial: RB-03915 Sesshin This talk elaborates on the personal journey into Zen practice, exploring how ceremonies and yogic details contrast with contemporary life. It discusses the influence of Suzuki Roshi and other figures, examining human existential... *Posture, Time, Ceremony*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Trusting Emptiness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03911 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of trust within Zen practice by examining the idea of engaging with "emptiness" and "thusness" as foundational to experiencing enlightenment. The discussion delves into philosophical perspectives on... *Practice, Emptiness, Breath*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Bathing in the Zen Universe Serial: RB-03909 Sesshin The talk focuses on the existential experience of Sesshin, illustrating the distinction between awareness and consciousness within Zen practice. The speaker discusses how Sesshin intensifies self-awareness by stripping away the... *Consciousness, Practice, Practice Period*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Origins Unveiled: Pathways to Awakening Serial: RB-03914 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of origins, both in a biological sense and a conceptual framework, illustrating how these beginnings influence spiritual practice and understanding. The speaker examines the symbolic and practical... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Beyond Words: Embracing Bodily Space Serial: RB-03485 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "bodily space" within Zen practice, contrasting it with conventional mental constructs and language. Emphasizes the importance of developing an attentional body through mindfulness, transcending... *Practice, Japan, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 27 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embodying Space in Zen Meditation Serial: RB-03484 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "metabolic entrainment" within monastic practice, and its distinction from lay practice, examining the notion of experiencing the body and world as space through meditation. It emphasizes the... *Stillness, Time, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 25 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embodied Space and Transient Form Serial: RB-03483 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of being located through objects and clothing, emphasizing the transient nature of form-taking and the experience of lived space over time. It contrasts the practice described by Dogen, focusing on... *Time, Emptiness, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 22 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Whale Song Zen: Cultures of Being Serial: RB-03482 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of yogic culture within Zen practice, emphasizing the difficulty in defining such practices and the balance between traditional cultural norms and a more fluid, interconnected experience of reality.... *Culture, Yoga, Stillness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 20 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Fusion: Mind and Body Harmony Serial: RB-03481 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the intersection of yogic culture and Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of understanding the physical and mental components of Zen practice to mitigate suffering. It explores the key idea that all mental... *Practice, Breath, Culture*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 17 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Ingredients of Zen Perception Serial: RB-03473 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "ingredients" in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing how each element contributes to one's perception and engagement with the world. Drawing on Case 12 from the Book of Serenity (Shoyoroku),... *Buddhism, Time, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 20 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Proximity and Boundless Presence Serial: RB-03467 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on Zen practice, emphasizing the concepts of location and ingredients as central elements of engagement with Zen teachings. It discusses the importance of immediacy and beingness, the practice of a host mind free... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 01 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Freedom: Embracing Unconditioned Realities Serial: RB-03466 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of unconditioned space and time within Zen Buddhism, contrasting it with Western perspectives. It highlights the central Buddhist emphasis on interconnectedness and emptiness over individual... *Time, Practice, Emptiness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 30 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Entering Awareness: Zen Without Steps Serial: RB-03465 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the integration of conceptual understanding in Zen practice, emphasizing how perceptions are shaped by underlying views and cultural perspectives. It examines the dynamic between space as a connecting and... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 27 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Transforming Perception Through Contextual Flow Serial: RB-03464 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores how meditation, similarly to how the electron microscope changed scientific understanding, transforms the perception of the world by examining it through the Buddhist lens rather than merely achieving well-being... *Practice, Buddha, Meditation*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 25 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Mind in Contextual Flow Serial: RB-03463 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the idea of "contextual flow" within the practice of Zen Buddhism, linking it to both Eastern and Western philosophical concepts. The discussion begins with an analysis of the phrase "don't invite your thoughts... *Practice, Buddhism, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 22 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Uninterrupted Mind Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03462 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the concept of "uninterrupted mind" within the framework of a 90-day Zen practice period. The discussion explores the experiential aspects of mind, emphasizing the importance of attention to the surface,... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 20 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embracing Presence Through Soft Space Serial: RB-03461 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the importance of being present without purpose, encouraging an awareness of self and surroundings through Zen practices. It emphasizes the concept of "soft space" and its relationship to mindfulness, folding... *Practice, Time, Study*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 17 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Transformative Potential of Zen Practice Serial: RB-03460 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the concept of the practice period, particularly emphasizing Dogen's assertion that the 90-day practice period is foundational for authentic practice and enlightenment. It explores the notion of "uninterrupted... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 15 2011 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Perception: Sensing Interdependence Serial: RB-02884 Practice-Period_Talks This talk primarily explores the concept of appearance in Zen practice, examining how practitioners can engage with the world through a continuum of breath, body, and phenomena, rather than discursive thinking. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Stillness, Practice Period*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 10 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embracing Interdependence in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02883 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the Zen concept of interdependence as both a practice and a philosophical understanding, suggesting it can be approached through direct experience and attentional skills. The speaker emphasizes the process of... *Practice, Interdependence, Impermanence*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 25 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embracing Wholeness Through Buddha Nature Serial: RB-02882 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores themes surrounding Buddhist practice, focusing on the concept of "Buddha nature" as described by Suzuki Roshi, and the psychological state of being within an "area of Buddha nature." The speaker delves into the... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 22 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embodied Cosmos: Re-Braining Experience Serial: RB-02881 Practice-Period_Talks The main thesis of this talk explores the concept of "re-braining" and "re-bodying" to perceive oneself walking within the "body of the world." The discussion centers on the non-dual experience of immediacy, simultaneity, and... *Time, Practice, Monastic Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 12 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Craftsmanship: Embracing Impermanence Serial: RB-02880 Practice-Period_Talks This talk argues that the practice of Zen Buddhism can be understood as a craft, akin to disciplines such as physics or mathematics, accessible primarily to those who engage deeply with its methods. The discussion delves into how... *Practice, Buddhism, Buddha Nature*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 07 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Voyage of Continuous Discovery Serial: RB-02878 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the practice of Zen as an exploration of randomness and discovery, likened to a "random voyage of discovery," emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes and shifts in perception. It elaborates on how... *Practice, Time, Japan*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 27 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Interdependent Flow: Zen's Living Reality Serial: RB-02877 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of interdependence in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the activity-based perception of existence over the notion of permanent entities. It details the importance of perceiving each element as an activity,... *Dogen, Practice, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 25 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Beyond Mind: Embracing Formless Experience Serial: RB-02876 Practice-Period_Talks The talk addresses the tension between representation and presentation in understanding oneself, examining the limitations of discursive and self-referential thinking. The speaker explores the concept of enlightenment as a... *Practice, Enlightenment, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 22 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Beyond Tea: Embracing In-Hearness Serial: RB-02875 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the "territory of practice" in Zen, emphasizing the instruction "don't invite your thoughts to tea" as a means to cultivate mindfulness and discernment between different mental states. The discussion highlights... *Practice, Posture, Enlightenment*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 17 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Beyond Thoughts: Embracing Empty Awareness Serial: RB-02874B Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the practice of shifting from associative thinking to a non-conceptual state of mind, often achieved through repeated zazen. It discusses the role of discursive thinking as a form of desire and delusion,... *Desire, Posture, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 12 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Sensing the Mindful Path Serial: RB-02873 Practice-Period_Talks The talk elaborates on the nuances of Zen practice, focusing on the exploration and experience of the senses and their relation to mind and perception. Emphasizing the differentiation between "feeling" and "thinking," the... *Practice, Posture, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 07 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Insights: Beyond Words and Thoughts Serial: RB-02872 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the interplay between non-conceptuality and conceptuality in Zen practice, focusing on the challenges of expressing non-conceptual mind through writing. It delves into the differences between lay and monastic... *Practice, Time, Monastic Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 05 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center

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