The Baker Roshi Audio Archive
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Exploring Consciousness Through SesshinSerial: RB-00880A Sesshin
The talk from May 1994 outlines the practice of Sesshin as an exploration of consciousness and awareness, advocating for a personal and introspective approach towards enlightenment. It emphasizes the idea of self-study within... Practice, Consciousness, Breath |
May 1994 Roseburg |
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Transcending Self: A Willful JourneySerial: RB-00879 Sesshin
The talk explores the concept of different "bodies" in a philosophical and experiential context, emphasizing the significance of will and non-referential joy. It delves into how physical and mental experiences shape personal... Practice, Practice Period, Time |
Apr 06 1994 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Embodied Intentionality in Zen PracticeSerial: RB-00878 Sesshin
This talk explores the concept of the "will body" within Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of mental and physical stabilization while highlighting its relationship to intentionality and willingness rather than willpower.... Practice, Buddhism, Consciousness |
Apr 04 1994 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Living Zen: Embodying Unity NowSerial: RB-00877 Sesshin
The talk focuses on the transformative essence of Zen practice, particularly through the enactment of meditation and the integration of the koan experience with everyday life. It explores the concept of zazen not merely as a tool... Koan, Practice, Bowing |
Apr 02 1994 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Entering Samantabhadra's Door EffortlesslySerial: RB-00876A Sesshin
The talk centers on the theme of entering Samantabhadra's door without taking a step, emphasizing the significance of realizing the Dharmakaya's presence in everyday experiences. The discussion involves the exploration of... Practice, Koan, Practice Period |
Mar 26 1994 Crestone Zen Mountain Center |
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Thresholds of Sesshin TransformationSerial: RB-00859A Sesshin
The talk focuses on the transformative and raw nature of Sesshin practice, highlighting its role in reaching a "liminal" or threshold state that facilitates profound psychological and spiritual changes. The practice, which stems... Practice, Time, Samadhi |
Sep 1993 Roseburg |
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Awakening Through Compassionate PerceptionSerial: RB-00804 Sesshin
This talk explores the Zen practice of perceiving the world through the lens of emptiness and compassion, suggesting that recognizing the lack of inherent representation in everything leads to a refreshed presence and deeper... Compassion, Love, Emptiness |
Sep 1992 Roseburg |
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Presence in the Dance of ZenSerial: RB-00774 Sesshin
The talk explores the integration of Zen culture and practice, emphasizing the significance of "jeweled mirror samadhi" and the complex interplay between teacher and student dynamics as exemplified by Dung Shan's reverence for... Compassion, Practice, Time |
Jun 1992 Roseburg |
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Awakening Through Sesshin SymmetrySerial: RB-00712 Sesshin
The talk examines the practice of Sesshin and its purpose, emphasizing the importance of integrating waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states to cultivate a holistic understanding of existence. It draws on Indian culture's... Culture, Buddhism, Practice |
May 1991 Roseburg |
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Zen Lessons Beyond WordsSerial: RB-00277 The talk explores the concept of non-dependence on words and names in Zen, emphasizing the transmission of teachings outside of scriptures and ceremonies. It underscores the importance of direct experience and engagement with... Practice, Compassion, Samadhi |
Apr 06 1975 |
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Silent Wisdom in Zen PracticeSerial: RB-00308 This talk addresses the complexity of not depending on words and names in Zen practice, emphasizing deep perception of reality and the importance of transmission outside scriptures and ceremonies. It explores the concept of... Practice, Compassion, Suzuki Roshi |
Apr 06 1975 |