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Title	Speaker	Date
Sangha: From Self to Society Serial: RB-03999 Seminar_Sangha This talk explores the concept of Sangha and advocates for a reflective examination of one's relationship to others and oneself to understand what Sangha entails. The historical transition from indigenous practices to Buddhist... *Sangha, Buddha*	Richard Baker	May 2007 Johanneshof
Multiverse Identities in Shared Spaces Serial: RB-04002 Seminar_Sangha This talk explores the dynamic interplay between private and public spaces, examining how personal desires and social environments shape our identities. It draws on historical shifts in cosmology, highlighting a transition from a... *Japan, Time, War*	Richard Baker	May 2007 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Spatial Time Experience Serial: RB-02904 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of 'spatial time' experienced during zazen, where the mind allows simultaneous events to surface distinctly, fostering a state of emergent non-dual awareness. It also discusses 'Jinjin Wakko' (... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Apr 12 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Discontinuity: Just This Moment Serial: RB-02903 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the Zen practice of focusing on the phrase "just this" to cultivate mindfulness and presence. It highlights how such simplicity serves both as a reductive tool and a transformative practice, encouraging... *Practice, Practice Period, Intention*	Richard Baker	Mar 30 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Awakening Through Zen Insight Serial: RB-02902 Practice-Period_Talks The talk delves into the practice of Zen and its impact on consciousness by examining Dogen's ideas about the non-substantiality of objects and the nature of no abiding self. It discusses the transformative potential of... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Mar 27 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Interwoven Paths: Rhythm and Enlightenment Serial: RB-02901 Practice-Period_Talks The talk primarily focuses on the interplay between human experience, rhythm, and Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the Abhidharma and its role in understanding our experienced world as a path. It discusses the four elements—earth... *Abhidharma, Faith, Desire*	Richard Baker	Mar 25 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embracing Reality Through Just This Serial: RB-03993 Practice-Week_Dharma The talk explores the concept of Dharma in the context of Zen practice, particularly during a practice week that simulates monastic life. The central theme involves understanding what is "ultimately real" in Buddhism, emphasizing... *Practice, Daily Life, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Mar 2007 Johanneshof
Engaging Reality Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03995 Practice-Week_Dharma This talk explores the concept of "just this" as a practice to engage with the Dharma, utilizing phrases from key Zen texts and philosophers to delve into perceptions of reality and self. Emphasizing teachings from the Blue Cliff... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2007 Johanneshof
Zen Vision: Seeing Through Stillness Serial: RB-03994 Practice-Week_Dharma The talk explores the concept of "just this" as a transformative and attention-focused practice in Zen philosophy, equating it to a Dharma or Dharani door. This practice, linked to how certain artists like Cézanne and Matisse... *Practice, Buddhism, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Mar 2007 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Present Perception Serial: RB-03996 Practice-Week_Dharma This talk examines the concept of "just this" as a central element in Zen practice, emphasizing its role in accepting the present moment and its potential to lead to enlightenment. The discussion delves into perception, utilizing... *Consciousness, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Mar 2007 Johanneshof
Pulses of Presence in Zen Serial: RB-03997 Practice-Week_Dharma The talk examines the practice of folding space and body in Zen, emphasizing that Dharma is about 'how' rather than 'what'. It explores the concept of "factic unitary consciousness," where consciousness should operate in pulses... *Practice, Consciousness, Posture*	Richard Baker	Mar 2007 Johanneshof
Zen Beyond the Zendo Serial: RB-03998 Practice-Week_Dharma The talk explores maintaining the intensity and focus of Zen practice beyond a structured practice setting into daily life. It emphasizes embracing impermanence and interdependence, employing "just this" as a meditative focal... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 2007 Johanneshof
Interdependence: The Path to Enlightenment Serial: RB-02240 Seminar_Buddha This talk discusses the concept of interdependence as a fundamental principle that bridges the ordinary person and the Buddha, emphasizing that a deep understanding of interdependence results in the realization of the Dharmakaya... *Buddha, Practice, Dharmakaya*	Richard Baker	Mar 2007 Johanneshof
Living in Timeless Awareness Serial: RB-02900 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of "aliveness" in relation to time and consciousness, using metaphors like "Little Miss Muffet" to illustrate the practice of zazen and the non-linguistic mind. The discussion emphasizes perceiving... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 22 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Beyond Consciousness: Discovering the Fourth State Serial: RB-02899 Practice-Period_Talks The talk delves into the nuanced distinctions between awareness and consciousness, proposing the exploration of a potential fourth state of mind alongside waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Through practice such as Zazen, the... *Consciousness, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 20 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Unitary Experience: The Zen Path Serial: RB-02898 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on exploring the concept of "unitary experience" within the context of Zen practice. It examines how formal practices, such as chanting and rituals, provide structure and meaning, contrasting these with informal... *Continuous Practice, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Metaphors in Motion and Stillness Serial: RB-02897 Practice-Period_Talks The talk focuses on the exploration of metaphor in Zen practice and its role in shaping understanding and perception in Zazen. Discusses the use of rest and napping as preparatory practices for lectures, emphasizing how these... *Zazen, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 15 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Mountains, Rivers, Mindful Transformation Serial: RB-02896 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of a "non-container world" through the interwoven experiences of self and environment, using mountains and rivers as symbols of this interconnected reality. It expands on Dogen's idea of "the knowing... *Japan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Tasting Truth: Awakened Practice Journey Serial: RB-02894 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "tasting the truth of the Tathagata's words" and how this notion connects to personal practice and Buddhist lineage. Key themes include the distinction between awareness and consciousness, the... *Consciousness, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 07 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Posture: Embodying Mindful Presence Serial: RB-02893 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "posture" as a metaphor for an ideal state of mind in Zen practice, contrasting it with "position," which is externally defined, to highlight the experiential nature of Zen. It emphasizes using... *Posture, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embodying Stillness: The Zen Mind Serial: RB-02892 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the complex nature of "thinking non-thinking" within Zen philosophy, referencing Dogen's phrase and the practice of zazen (sitting meditation) to highlight how meditation affects perception and decision-making.... *Intention, Posture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Feb 02 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Clarity Through Present Awareness Serial: RB-02895 Practice-Period_Talks The talk examines the concept of "factic unitary experience" in the context of Zen Buddhism, exploring how attentiveness to the present moment can lead to transformative insights. It discusses the "four revocations," which... *Offering, Intention, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 01 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Beyond Thought: Embracing Actuality Serial: RB-02905 Practice-Period_Talks This talk probes the nature of reality, questioning whether reality is beyond thought and how identifying with thoughts might obscure true perception. The discussion examines thinking as an act of drawing distinctions and... *Practice, Intention, Bowing*	Richard Baker	Jan 30 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embracing Emptiness: Mind's True Perception Serial: RB-02891 Practice-Period_Talks The talk delves into the concept of the mind's engagement with objects and the practice of cultivating what is termed the "initial mind of acceptance." It emphasizes the understanding of non-conceptual, non-discursive, and... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jan 25 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Liberation Through Mindful Perception Serial: RB-02890 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores fundamental Buddhist concepts of reality and self, focusing on how individuals perceive and interact with the world through practice. The discussion emphasizes the transformation through mindfulness, zazen, and... *Practice, Buddhism, Karma*	Richard Baker	Jan 22 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embracing Aloneness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02889 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the notion of aloneness during a practice period and its relationship with Zen philosophy, emphasizing the practice of generosity without attachment and transcending concepts of self, person, living being, and... *Practice, Posture, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Jan 20 2007 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Mindfulness and Interconnectedness Unveiled Serial: RB-01658E Talk The talk primarily examines the nature of attention and mindfulness within Buddhist practice, contrasting these concepts with Western philosophical approaches. It explores how attention affects and transforms the body, and the... *Consciousness, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	2007
Mindful Journey to Enlightenment Serial: RB-01658D Talk The talk primarily explores the soteriological aspects of Buddhism, highlighting how Buddhist teachings aim to alleviate suffering and lead to enlightenment. The discussion underscores mindfulness as a key Buddhist practice,... *Mindfulness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2007
Embodied Mindfulness Through Buddhist Lenses Serial: RB-01658B Talk The talk examines the concept of mindfulness in early Buddhism, particularly emphasizing the four foundations of mindfulness, or frames of reference, which include the body, feelings, mind, and mental phenomena. In discussing... *Mindfulness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2007
Zen Psychotherapy: Bridging Mind and Space Serial: RB-01658A Talk The talk discusses the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, examining how Zen concepts such as mindfulness and acceptance influence therapeutic practices and psychological understanding. This exploration is framed... *Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2007
East Meets West: Consciousness and Self-Transformation Serial: RB-01659B Talk The talk addresses the intersection of consciousness, culture, and self-transformation within Zen Buddhism and its practices. The discussion emphasizes the Alaya Vijnana, examining the conception of self, social identity, and how... *Buddhism, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	2007 Kessel
Zen and Mindfulness Intertwined Realities Serial: RB-01659A Talk The talk explores the interplay between Zen and mindfulness, emphasizing interdependent reality and how self-awareness shapes and interacts with one's environment and experiences. The discussion addresses the notion of "evenly... *Practice, Mindfulness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2007 Kessel
December 2006 talk, Serial No. 01655, Side D Serial: RB-01655D Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk addresses the distinction between various states of mind and experiences, such as the coexistence of contradictions within personal experience, and the role of immediacy in living one’s life. It explores the concept of "... *Culture, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Transcending Duality in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01655C Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk explores the Zen practice of shedding dualistic perceptions like illusion versus enlightenment and ordinary versus holy, emphasizing the unification of experiences beyond hierarchical distinctions. It discusses a koan... *Practice, Buddhism, Oneness*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Meets Science: Bridging Traditions Serial: RB-01655A Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and scientific reasoning, emphasizing the need to reconcile Buddhist teachings with contemporary scientific understanding. It challenges the audience to reflect on the nature of... *Buddhism, Practice, New Year*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Harmonizing Hustle and Spirituality Serial: RB-01655B Seminar_Not_Being_Busy In this seminar, an exploration unfolds around the duality and integration of the "busy self" operating in daily life and the "practicing self" engaged in spiritual practice. A discussion centers on whether spiritual practice can... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Perception's Dance with Non-Duality Serial: RB-01654D Sesshin The talk explores the theme of perception and how it relates to the teachings of Buddhism, particularly emphasizing the concept of "completing that which appears." By breaking apart the habitual fusion of perception and... *Buddha, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Self-Gone-Ness Serial: RB-01654F Sesshin The talk primarily explores the concept of self in Buddhism, focusing on the distinction between the perceptual and conceptual worlds and the practice of understanding self as a function rather than an entity. This insight is... *Buddha, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Zen Echoes: Self and Non-Self Serial: RB-01654G Sesshin The talk addresses the persistent question of self-identity within Zen practice, contrasting the conventional self with the teachings of non-self and selflessness. It explores how these teachings can be integrated into... *Time, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Stepping Into Silent Transformation Serial: RB-01654A Sesshin The talk explores the transformative potential of Sashin, emphasizing a practice akin to 'walking in the dark,' which encourages stepping out of usual consciousness into non-conscious experience. It references the practice of... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Embracing Stillness Amid Duality Serial: RB-01655H Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The main thesis of the talk focuses on the notion of "the one not busy," which signifies the union of mundane and enlightened realities within Zen practice, as related through the Dongshan progression and the concept of mutual... *Time, Practice, Continuous Practice*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Embracing Emptiness: A Still Mind Serial: RB-01655G Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk examines the distinction between discursive and non-discursive thinking and its relationship to Nagarjuna's two truths: the principal truth of emptiness and the apparent truth of existence. The focus is on the... *Practice, Zazen, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Diving into the Depths of Sashin Serial: RB-01654C Sesshin The talk provides a detailed exploration of the relationship between the self and the practice of Sashin, emphasizing the unique aspects of Sashin distinct from regular Zazen practices. Discussing the metaphor of "The Tomb of the... *Karma, Zazen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Cultivating Stillness in Busy Minds Serial: RB-01655I Seminar_Not_Being_Busy This seminar primarily explores the concept of "the one who is not busy," questioning whether it is an inherent state or something actively generated through awareness and practice. The discussion touches upon the nature of time... *Time, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence Through Interdependent Realities Serial: RB-01655J Seminar_Not_Being_Busy This talk explores the foundational Buddhist concept of impermanence and its relation to interdependent origination, eventually leading to the understanding of emptiness or "sunyata." The discussion includes Nagarjuna's doctrine... *Practice, Buddhism, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Mindful Non-Self Serial: RB-01654B Sesshin The talk centers on the Buddhist concepts of self, non-self, and the absence of self, emphasizing the importance of noticing the nameless and developing 'yogic skills' to differentiate between discursive and non-discursive mind.... *Practice, Zazen, Intention*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Embracing Zen's Non-Busy Mind Serial: RB-01655E Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk explores the Zen concept of "the one who is not busy," drawing from Koan 21 in the "Book of Serenity." It discusses the psychological and spiritual dimensions of seeking a feeling of completeness and how this aligns with... *Koan, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Pausing for the Particular Moment Serial: RB-01655F Seminar_Not_Being_Busy The talk explores the concept of non-busyness as a Zen practice and challenges the notion of inherent enlightenment or Buddha nature. It argues for a practice rooted in noticing and mindfulness, emphasizing a distinction between... *Practice, Buddha Nature, Time*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
Zen's Dance of Perception and Being Serial: RB-01654E Sesshin The talk explores the relationship between Zen Buddhist practice and the perception of self and world, emphasizing the mutual influence of meditation and mindfulness on understanding existence. It highlights the importance of... *Practice, Branching Streams, Time*	Richard Baker	Dec 2006 Johanneshof
November 2006 talk, Serial No. 01652, Side D Serial: RB-01652D Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy The talk from November 2006, Serial No. 01652, Side D, explores the intricate relationship between Zen meditation and psychotherapy, investigating awareness, mindfulness, and consciousness. It questions the applicability and... *Consciousness, Religion, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Nov 2006 Kassel

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