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Beyond Competition: Embracing Lived Philosophy Serial: RB-02158 Sesshin This talk examines the misconception that intellectual and philosophical developments, particularly in Zen and Buddhist traditions, are solely competitive, emphasizing instead the extensive labor to understand lived experiences.... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	2018 Johanneshof
Relational Perception in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02159 Sesshin The talk explores differences in conceptual understanding between Western and East Asian practices, focusing on the transition from a conception-oriented mindset to one rooted in relational perception, as is common in East Asian... *Posture, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2018 Johanneshof
Zen Spaces: Inner and Outer Harmony Serial: RB-02160 Sesshin The talk discusses Zen concepts through the metaphor of physical spaces and natural environments, emphasizing the interplay between inner and outer experiences. The discussion incorporates the concept of the "four postures" and... *Work, Posture, Study*	Richard Baker	2018 Johanneshof
Buddhism: Science of Transformative Insight Serial: RB-03992 Dharma-Wheel_Science The talk discusses the conceptual shift of viewing Buddhism as a science rather than simply a religious practice. This shift is seen as essential for understanding Buddhism as a transformative lay practice that can be accessible... *Time, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 13 2017 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Breathing into Transformation Serial: RB-03917 Sesshin The talk focuses on enhancing Zen practice through a deeper integration of physiological and experiential elements, emphasizing the role of bodily awareness in Zen meditation and the creation of "imaginal spaces" for... *Practice, Zazen, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Oct 2017 Johanneshof
Zen Unplugged: Body Minds Stillness Serial: RB-03918 Sesshin The talk discusses the practice of Zen and its cultural manifestations through chanting. It emphasizes the distinction between mind and body in Western thought and suggests focusing on being a physiological activity rather than a... *Stillness, Zazen, Culture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2017 Johanneshof
Embodied Potential in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03919 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "imaginal space" as a realm of potential and dynamism, distinct from the unreal "imaginary space." This space is central to Zen practice and ritual, offering practitioners a means to step into the... *Practice, Buddha, Work*	Richard Baker	Oct 2017 Johanneshof
Presence in Motion: Zen and Balance Serial: RB-03920 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of immediacy in Zen practice, drawing parallels between activities such as skateboarding and glacier climbing, emphasizing the skills required to maintain presence and balance. It highlights the... *Time, Stillness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2017 Johanneshof
Zen Journeys: Depths of Lifetime Practice Serial: RB-03921 Sesshin The talk discusses the spectrum of Zen practice as a lifetime commitment, emphasizing the progression from daily rituals to deeper existential exploration through attentional stillness and investigation of life. The speaker... *Practice, Daily Life, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2017 Johanneshof
Unearthing Innermost Mindfulness Together Serial: RB-03991 Seminar The seminar explores the concept of "Sangha practice" within a Zen Buddhist context, emphasizing a shared, developmental, and multi-generational mindfulness experience. Participants reflect on their personal motivations for... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	Sep 07 2017 Johanneshof
Embodied Awakening Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03661 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena The talk focuses on the conceptual understanding necessary for the development of Zen practice, particularly emphasizing the transition from mental representations to direct physical experiences of reality. It stresses the... *Practice, Breath, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Beyond Words: The Dance of Awareness Serial: RB-03863 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk focuses on the rapidity with which experiences and consciousness occur, emphasizing how phenomena often elude conceptual articulation. The discussion highlights the utility of distinguishing between entity and activity... *Time, Consciousness, Culture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Kassel
Zen Potential: Beyond Conventional Boundaries Serial: RB-03866 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk delves into the concept of an "imaginal field" as a space of potentiality, correlating this to personal Zen practice and mindfulness. It outlines four central criteria for Zen practice: the assumption of the potentiality... *Suffering, Koan, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Kassel
Beyond Words: Zen's Empathetic Mind Serial: RB-03867 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the interplay between awareness, consciousness, and mindfulness in Zen practices. It delves into the challenges of conceptualizing reality and the limitations of language, emphasizing the concept of moving... *Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Kassel
Zen Beyond Thought: Embodied Mindfulness Serial: RB-03868 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the complex interplay between consciousness, mindfulness, and Zen practice, emphasizing the translation of spiritual concepts into physical experience. It discusses the non-subjective observing spirit and the... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Kassel
Breath, Body, and Beyond Buddhism Serial: RB-03656 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena The talk discusses the interwoven nature of breath, body, and phenomena as foundational elements in Buddhist practice, emphasizing the intricacies of basic teachings and their embodiment. It critiques the Western interpretation... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Breathing Wisdom into Zen Science Serial: RB-03657 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena The talk discusses the practice of integrating breath awareness into Zen practice, highlighting how notions of inhalation and exhalation can lead to a deeper understanding of wisdom and enlightenment. The conversation touches on... *Buddhism, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Buddhism as Science: Empirical Enlightenment Serial: RB-03658 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena This talk explores the intersection of Buddhism as a practice and its potential classification as a science. It emphasizes the practice of "turning the sutras," as inspired by Dogen, to illustrate how personal experience and... *Practice, Buddhism, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Bridging Mind: Zen Meets Science Serial: RB-03659 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena The talk examines the dichotomy between Western and Eastern views on the physical and mental aspects of experience, with a focus on Zen practice as a means to bridge these perspectives. It critiques the Western emphasis on... *Buddhism, Practice, Japan*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Breathful Zen Beyond Basic Practices Serial: RB-03660 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena The seminar titled "Breath of Zen: Experiencing Awareness" explores the integration of Zen practice as a science rooted in the recognition of both intrasubjective and intersubjective experiences. It underscores the criticality of... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Breath Bridges Body and Consciousness Serial: RB-03662 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena The seminar focuses on exploring breath, body, and phenomena as interconnected elements in personal evolution and Zen practice, emphasizing the innate intention to stay alive and the use of breath as a transformative doorway into... *Consciousness, Intention, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Breath and the Boundless Now Serial: RB-03663 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena The talk explores the concept of non-duality in Zen practice, emphasizing a shift from conceptual understanding to direct sensory experience, termed "sensorial phenomenality." It discusses the integration of this concept with... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Breath Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03664 Seminar_Breath_Body_Phenomena The talk focuses on the intertwined relationship between breath, body, and phenomena in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of moving from generalizations to detailed awareness in breathing exercises. It stresses the... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Hannover
Zen Fields: Mindfulness in Therapy Serial: RB-03864 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The seminar discusses the concepts of awareness, consciousness, and mindfulness through the lens of Zen practice, highlighting the creation of spatial and energetic fields within mindfulness practice. It explores ideas from... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Kassel
Expanding Consciousness: Zen and Space Serial: RB-03865 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness This talk explores the conceptual connections between awareness, consciousness, and mindfulness, emphasizing the transformative potential of expanding one's sense of space. The discourse illustrates how mindfulness practices,... *Time, Work, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Kassel
Zen Spaces: Embracing Chaos and Moreness Serial: RB-03869 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk examines the concept of space, both external and internal, as a participatory activity interdependent with matter, and explores unpredictability and chaos from a Zen perspective. It contrasts Eastern and Western... *Time, Japan, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Kassel
Breathing Beyond The Self Serial: RB-03870 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the concepts of intersubjective and intrasubjective spaces, focusing on their relevance in Zen Buddhist practice, mindfulness, and cultural differentiation, particularly comparing Western and Japanese... *Practice, Buddhism, Monastic Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2017 Kassel
Zen Stillness: Beyond Space and Time Serial: RB-02161 Seminar_Practice_of_Body-Mind The talk discusses the integration of body and mind within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of "not moving" as a foundational method to explore stillness and the simultaneity of body and mind experiences. By examining... *Practice, Time, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Aug 2017 Johanneshof
Embodied Stillness: The Art of Zazen Serial: RB-02162 Seminar_Practice_of_Body-Mind The talk focuses on the practice of zazen, emphasizing the importance of physical posture, breath awareness, and the integration of body and mind in establishing a meditative state. By maintaining a stable posture, often in lotus... *Zazen, Breath, Posture*	Richard Baker	Aug 2017 Johanneshof
Skandhas: Unveiling the Inner Self Serial: RB-02163 Seminar_Practice_of_Body-Mind The talk explores the five skandhas—form, non-graspable feelings, perception, associative mind, and consciousness—as central teachings that redefine self-perception within the phenomenal world. By practicing the skandhas,... *Consciousness, Breath, Skandas*	Richard Baker	Aug 2017 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Living the Dharma Serial: RB-03157 Sesshin This sesshin focuses on "Embodied Zen: Living the Dharma," examining how Zen practice transforms everyday spaces into places of truth-seeking, like the conversion of a former farm into a Dharma Hall. It explores the nature of... *Practice, Mindfulness, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Interdependent Balance in Spiritual Practice Serial: RB-03158 Sesshin The talk discusses the Buddhist metaphor of three acrobats to illustrate interdependent balance and mutual protection as key to spiritual practice. It questions Western emphasis on consciousness and suggests exploring through... *Consciousness, Balance*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Beyond Conceptual Mind Serial: RB-03159 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of interiority in spiritual practice, specifically within Zen Buddhism, and how this intersects with physical and mental phenomena. The speaker emphasizes the need to internalize teachings and... *Practice, Anger, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Mind's Mirror: Reality Unveiled Serial: RB-03160 Sesshin The talk examines the concept of consciousness projecting reality and the inseparability of mind and sensory experiences. It explores the Zen practice of aligning mind, body, and breath to internalize and experience external... *Breath, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Zen Community: Presence in Modern Practice Serial: RB-03161 Sesshin The talk centers on the development and practice within Zen communities, emphasizing the cultivation of presence and communal living. The discussion includes reflections on the structure and evolution of sangha centers inspired... *Practice, Sangha, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Zen's Western Journey: Adapting Tradition Serial: RB-03162 Sesshin The talk explores the adaptation of traditional Zen practices to Western contexts, reflecting on sartorial customs, primarily the wearing of robes during rituals. It highlights the shift from traditional attire to more practical... *Suzuki Roshi, Practice, Japan*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Mindful Connections: Wisdom in Context Serial: RB-03163 Sesshin The talk explores the application of Buddhist teachings within Western paradigms, emphasizing the notion of connectivity and the construct of consciousness. Discussed are the cultural differences in perceiving reality, focusing... *Consciousness, Manjushri, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Zen Patterns in Imaginal Spaces Serial: RB-03086 Seminar_Paths_into_a_More_Open_World The talk focuses on exploring the interplay between Zen and constellation practice, both of which are described as creating a sense of space by engaging with existing patterns and establishing imagined boundaries. The discourse... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Zen Evolution: East Meets West Serial: RB-03087 Seminar_Paths_into_a_More_Open_World The talk examines how Zen practice adapts to Western culture, emphasizing stability through constellations and the embodiment of Zen's principles. It discusses gender representation in Zen, noting an increase in female... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 2017 Johanneshof
Awakening Consciousness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-04043 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness This talk explores the intricate relationships between consciousness, mindfulness, and Zen practice, emphasizing the practical understanding of consciousness as a construct. It delves into the differences in Eastern and Western... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Just Sitting Serial: RB-04044 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The June 2017 talk explores the interconnectedness of awareness, consciousness, and mindfulness practice, focusing on how these concepts are central to Buddhist philosophy and practice. The session highlights the importance of... *Consciousness, Shikantaza, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Engaging Minds: Zen and Cognitive Harmony Serial: RB-04045 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the relationship between conceptual thought, cognitive experience, and Zen practice, emphasizing a distinction between imagination (active sensory involvement) and mere conception (abstract thought). It... *Practice, Wisdom, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Translating Unity: Bridging Cultures and Mind Serial: RB-04046 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the challenges of language translation in conveying the unity of body and mind, using the German word "Leib" to illustrate the concept. It discusses the difficulty of accurately capturing the essence of complex... *Work, Sangha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Resonant Pathways of Mindful Awareness Serial: RB-04047 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the differentiation of consciousness and mindfulness practices, emphasizing the interplay between 'imaginal' and 'real' states of consciousness, and the oscillation between cognitive stages and embodied... *Consciousness, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Consciousness Unveiled Through Mindfulness Serial: RB-04048 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk centers on the interplay of consciousness, awareness, and mindfulness practice, using guided imagination exercises to explore the construct of consciousness. It challenges the dichotomy between matter and non-matter and... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Breath as Creation's Pathway Serial: RB-04049 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores a fundamental shift in perceiving the world, transitioning from viewing it as a static creation to understanding it as ongoing and continuously created, with each moment of existence being part of this creative... *Breath, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Embodied Mindfulness Through Breath Serial: RB-04050 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk primarily explores the practices of Anapanasati and Satipatthana, emphasizing the deep connection between body and mindfulness in Buddhism. It is argued that mindfulness is not merely an external focus but rather an... *Practice, Observe, Letting Go*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Integrating Minds: Buddhism and Psychotherapy Serial: RB-04051 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the intersection of psychotherapy and Buddhist practice, focusing on how these fields can inform and enhance each other. The discussion highlights the conceptual overlap between these disciplines, emphasizing... *Practice, Work, Compassion*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Weaving Consciousness Into Awareness Serial: RB-04052 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness This talk focuses on the Buddhist concept of the five skandhas, emphasizing their sequential, cumulative, and sensory nature as a framework for understanding consciousness and awareness. The speaker discusses how these aggregates... *Consciousness, Skandas, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg
Purifying Perception Through Skandhas Serial: RB-04053 Seminar_Awareness,_Consciousness_and_the_Practice_of_Mindfulness This talk focuses on the five skandhas and their application in understanding consciousness and mindfulness. The discussion emphasizes the importance of direct experience over intellectualization, suggesting that skandhas... *Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2017 Rastenberg

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