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Title	Speaker	Date
Equanimity Through Layered Consciousness Serial: RB-00846 Seminar_Yaoshan_Ascends_the_Seat The talk delves into the concepts of equanimity and consciousness, emphasizing the exploration of different layers of consciousness such as immediate, secondary, and borrowed consciousness. It discusses the importance of... *Consciousness, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	1993 Rastenberg
Mindful Waves of Zen Experience Serial: RB-00837 Seminar_The_Price_of_Potatoes_in_Berlin The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice, conscious experience, and the nature of desire, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a big, spacious mind during meditation. The discussion touches on the transformative... *Practice, Time, Suffering*	Richard Baker	1993 Berlin
Embracing Emotions in Buddhist Mindfulness Serial: RB-00848 Seminar_Therapist-Mind_Beginner´s-Mind The seminar focuses on integrating emotional expression within Buddhist practice, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of articulating emotions, particularly anger, and exploring its alignment with meditation. The discussion... *Practice, Time, Fox*	Richard Baker	1993 Kassel
Sealed Consciousness in Zen Therapy Serial: RB-00849 Seminar_Therapist-Mind_Beginner´s-Mind The main thesis of the talk explores the concept of "sealed consciousness" within Zen practice, emphasizing its role in achieving a tranquil state of mind free from the turbulence of emotions and thoughts. The discussion... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	1993 Kassel
Journey to Seamless Zen Awareness Serial: RB-00838 Seminar_The_Price_of_Potatoes_in_Berlin The talk examines various states of consciousness—immediate, borrowed, and secondary—in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the transition from conceptual to immediate awareness. It discusses the challenges of maintaining... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddha*	Richard Baker	1993 Berlin
Zen Consciousness Through Precepts Serial: RB-00850 Seminar_Therapist-Mind_Beginner´s-Mind The talk explores the intricate relations between consciousness, Zen practice, and precepts within the context of advanced Zen philosophy. It highlights how the practice of taking and living by precepts fundamentally aligns with... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	1993 Kassel
Embodied Reality Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-00836 Seminar_The_Price_of_Potatoes_in_Berlin The talk explores the concept of "the body of reality" in Zen practice, emphasizing a koan-focused approach to spirituality where reality is experienced rather than conceptualized. It discusses the notion of a "third... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1993 Berlin
Zen Awakening Through Direct Experience Serial: RB-00841 Seminar_The_Meaning_of_Living_Buddhism The seminar, centered on the topic "The Meaning of Living Buddhism," explores the transformative effects of Zen practice on personal and collective consciousness. The discussion examines the shift from "borrowed consciousness,"... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1993 München
Embracing Impermanence: Zen Consciousness Journey Serial: RB-00840 Seminar_The_Meaning_of_Living_Buddhism The talk discusses the nature of consciousness and the process of internalizing Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes the transition from borrowed to immediate consciousness, highlighting the importance of personalizing teachings... *Practice, Time, Impermanence*	Richard Baker	1993 München
Beginner's Mind, Everyday Serenity Serial: RB-00835 Seminar_The_Price_of_Potatoes_in_Berlin The talk delves into Zen practice with a focus on developing a beginner's mindset, emphasizing breathing awareness and state differentiation. It highlights "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Suzanne Roshi as a key text, discussing... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1993 Berlin
Compassionate Wisdom in Everyday Life Serial: RB-00839 Seminar_The_Meaning_of_Living_Buddhism The talk explores the application and meaning of living Buddhism, emphasizing the Dalai Lama's teachings from a recent Kirchentag appearance. It delves into understanding one's inherent compassionate nature, addressing how... *Practice, Buddhism, Posture*	Richard Baker	1993 München
Silent Seats, Living Zen Serial: RB-00843 Seminar_Yaoshan_Ascends_the_Seat The talk delves into the nature of Zen practice, focusing on the koan of Yaoshan "ascending the seat" without speaking, which exemplifies Zen teachings on presence and silence. It explores the ambiguity of ordinary acts in Zen,... *Koan, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	1993 Rastenberg
Finding Balance Through Zen Emotions Serial: RB-00844 Seminar_Yaoshan_Ascends_the_Seat The seminar addresses the complex interplay between Zen Buddhist teachings and human emotions such as greed and aggression, emphasizing that emotions should not be suppressed but rather understood and managed through mindfulness... *Consciousness, Anger, Practice*	Richard Baker	1993 Rastenberg
Awakening to the Miracle of Now Serial: RB-00845 Seminar_Yaoshan_Ascends_the_Seat This talk explores the nuances of mindfulness and meditative practice within Zen philosophy, focusing on the concepts of consciousness and how these relate to the koan about "Yaoshan Ascends the Seat." The discussion highlights... *Consciousness, Koan*	Richard Baker	1993 Rastenberg
Compassionate Balance: Justice Through Emptiness Serial: RB-00812 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness The talk addresses the interplay between compassion, justice, and forgiveness within a Buddhist framework, using a narrative involving Suzuki Roshi and an incident of forgiveness after a personal tragedy. It explores the tension... *Practice, Compassion, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Sep 27 1992 München
Zen Path: Compassion through Emptiness Serial: RB-00810 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness The talk explores the concept of compassion within the framework of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its integration with the notion of emptiness and the continuity of mind. The discussion includes an examination of how practices like... *Time, Compassion, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 26 1992 München
Inherent Equanimity: Beyond Morality Serial: RB-00811 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness This talk delves into the concept of equanimity, emphasizing its role beyond moral frameworks, suggesting it is an expression of our inherent state of being. Concepts discussed include neutrality beyond like and dislike, and how... *Practice, Anger, Compassion*	Richard Baker	Sep 26 1992 München
Flowing Through Emptiness and Form Serial: RB-00809 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness The talk titled "The Dance of Love and Emptiness" centers on exploring the Mahayana Buddhist concept that form and emptiness are fundamentally the same, a teaching that parallels the role of 'truth' in Western philosophy. The... *Emptiness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 25 1992 München
Awakening Through Compassionate Perception Serial: 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*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Embodied Zen Awakening Through Presence Serial: RB-00800 Sesshin The talk explores the dynamic interplay between the physical and the phenomenal world through Dogen's teachings and the Zen practice of "One Finger Zen" from the koans of Zhu Te. The narrative underlines the importance of an... *Koan, Culture, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Embodied Zen: Beyond Mind and Ego Serial: RB-00802A Sesshin The talk explores the practice of Zen Buddhism through the lens of the ten bodies of a Buddha, emphasizing the continuity of self and the physical engagement through zazen. It discusses the transformation brought about by... *Practice, Culture, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Transcending Duality Through Zen Perception Serial: RB-00801 Sesshin The talk explores the interplay between perception and reality, discussing how cultural, historical, and personal factors influence our perceptual distinctions such as subject-object and background-foreground. It emphasizes the... *Culture, Koan, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Embodying Silence in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00802B Sesshin This talk delves into the dynamics and importance of silence within the Zen practice of Sesshin. It emphasizes the complexity of maintaining silence in a community setting, especially with necessary exceptions such as kitchen... *Silence, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Relax Into Presence: Embrace Impermanence Serial: RB-00803 Sesshin The talk emphasizes the fundamental Zen practice of relaxation as opposed to the pursuit of self-improvement strategies, highlighting the importance of feeling present in the moment without the need to achieve or gain. This is... *Koan, Buddhism, Faith*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Transcending Duality Through Zen Insight Serial: RB-00793 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth The primary focus of this talk is the exploration of Buddhist teachings on duality and non-duality, notably the establishment and understanding of the two truths within the context of Zen practice. It delves into the transition... *Practice, Emptiness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Perception Unveiled: Zens Duality Dance Serial: RB-00792 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth The talk explores the Zen concepts of the two truths and the nature of perception, discussing how personal and cultural biases shape understanding and reality. It delves into Zen practices for perception and attention,... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Interdependent Mindfulness Serial: RB-00790 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth The seminar focuses on the establishment of the two truths within oneself as a pathway to Buddhahood, emphasizing the role of dependent co-arising and mindfulness. It discusses how understanding and integrating the two truths—a... *Mindfulness, Buddhism, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Non-Dual Perception Serial: RB-00794 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth This seminar discusses the concept of non-dual perception in Zen Buddhism and its relationship to Yogacara teachings. It delves into the practice of achieving original mind through the rejection of categorical thinking, utilizing... *Practice, Consciousness, Faith*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Embracing Fluid Reality Through Zen Serial: RB-00791 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth This talk explores the nature of perception and existence through the lens of Zen philosophy, focusing on the concepts of order, chaos, and the non-inherent nature of existence. It emphasizes the significance of recognizing... *Koan, Bodhisattva, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Embracing Emptiness Through Mindful Perception Serial: RB-00755 Seminar The seminar focuses on exploring the relationship between mindfulness, perception, and the concept of emptiness, drawing on Zen teachings like the Ten Oxherding Pictures. The discussion emphasizes the transition from controlling... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Fluid Consciousness: Mind-Body Harmony Serial: RB-00756 Seminar The seminar discusses the intersection of meditation and perceptual awareness, particularly focusing on the fluidity of consciousness and its connection to the body. It explores the dichotomy between solidity and fluidity in both... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Elements of Mindful Embodiment Serial: RB-00787 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The talk focuses on the intersection of physical and meditative practices, emphasizing the subtleties of body awareness and how this can enhance one's meditation experience. The role of the traditional five elements—earth, water... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Tipping Into Zen: Body Intelligence Serial: RB-00757 Seminar The talk explores the concept of body intelligence, particularly how athletes experience a heightened state of awareness, described as "tipping," where they feel disconnected from the earth while performing. This phenomenon... *Consciousness, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Embrace Emptiness Through Mindfulness Serial: RB-00786 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The seminar titled "The Poetry of the Body" focuses on the exploration of the body within Zen practice, emphasizing the metaphor of the ten ox-herding pictures to illustrate stages of self-awareness and mindfulness. A key... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Breathing Zen: Merging Body and Spirit Serial: RB-00754 Seminar The talk explores the foundational aspect of integrating breath and body in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of breath in connecting the material and spiritual planes. The discussion transitions between explaining the... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Breath Weaves Mindful Zen Poetry Serial: RB-00785 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The seminar focuses on the "Poetry of the Body," emphasizing a Zen approach to exploring the body through meditation and breath, likening it to an intricate weave of mind and breath akin to poetry. Central to the discussion is... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Grace Through Mindful Attention Serial: RB-00789 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The seminar explores the concept of grace within a Buddhist context, drawing parallels between grace and specific attentional practices. The discussion delves into the stages of experiencing grace, from feeling a calling by the... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Embodying Zen: Beyond Consciousness Limits Serial: RB-00788 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The talk explores the concept of "body intelligence" as experienced by highly trained athletes who describe an altered state of consciousness referred to as "tipping." This state mirrors spiritual traditions such as the charisms... *Consciousness, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Illuminating the Inner Zen Journey Serial: RB-00773A Sesshin The talk discusses the complexities and nuances of Zen practice, focusing on the metaphor of a shared "interior space" created through zazen and how this connects with lineage transmission, the Sangha, and the sense of presence.... *Buddhism, Koan, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Embracing Chaos in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00770A Sesshin The talk focuses on exploring the tension between order and randomness in Zen practice, particularly within the context of sesshin. Through the famous koan "Bring me my rhinoceros fan," emphasis is placed on the integration of... *Practice, Buddhism, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Nature's Pulse in Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-00772B Sesshin The talk examines the complex understanding of simultaneity and transmission in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the relevance of sensory experiences and nature in spiritual practice. The discussion contrasts cultural differences,... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Stillness Embodies Zen's Completeness Serial: RB-00770B Sesshin The talk discusses the practice of sesshin, particularly emphasizing the importance of "still sitting" in Zen Buddhism. It highlights how this practice integrates mind and body, allowing practitioners to harness Zen teachings... *Practice, Koan, Posture*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Evolving Zen Practice in Europe Serial: RB-00773B Sesshin The talk centers on exploring innovative ways to conduct Zen practice in Europe, emphasizing the importance of adapting traditional practices to contemporary contexts. The discussion highlights the possibility of integrating koan... *Practice, Lay Ordination, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Presence in the Dance of Zen Serial: 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*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Embodied Zen: Wisdom Through Senses Serial: RB-00771A Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "perfection in action wisdom" within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of integrating the understanding of inner and outer worlds through sesshin experiences. It discusses the inversion of... *Wisdom, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Sangha: Beyond the Self, Together Serial: RB-00772A Sesshin This talk explores the concept of "Sangha," emphasizing its role as a unique identity that transcends individual personalities through shared practice. The discussion highlights how this collective identity fosters a deeper... *Sangha, Koan, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Sangha Synergy: Bridging Cultures Serial: RB-00771B Sesshin The talk explores the theme of community (Sangha) and questions of cultural perceptions and philanthropy within German and American contexts. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and interactions within German culture,... *Culture, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Silent Path to Non-Dual Wisdom Serial: RB-03726 Seminar_Vimalakirti`s_Silence The talk explores the significance of Vimalakirti's silence in the context of Zen practice, particularly focusing on the concept of non-duality and its realization through silence and non-representation. The comparison is drawn... *Silence, Manjushri, Koan*	Richard Baker	Feb 04 1992
Mindful Pathways: Bridging East and West Serial: RB-02580 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk explores the concept of "mercy teachings" in Buddhist philosophy, contrasting these with "adept teachings." The discussion further examines the comparative views of Zen Buddhism and Steiner's spiritual practices,... *Practice, Buddhism, Breath*	Richard Baker	1992
Breath Bridges Body and Mind Serial: RB-02581 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk primarily explores the relationship between breath practices in Qigong and Taoism, and their connection to Zen and Buddhist practices. The discussion delves into the role of conscious breathing as a foundational element... *Practice, Breath, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	1992

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