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Title	Speaker	Date
Embrace Each Moment Together Serial: RB-03508 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the theme of "meeting," both intra-personally and inter-personally, within the 90-day peaceful practice period, referencing traditional Zen teachings and practices. It emphasizes the need to actively "join in"... *Practice, Time, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Unfiltered Coolness through Zazen Serial: RB-03529 Practice-Period_Talks The talk examines the concept of "coolness" as described by Busan and explores how this relates to the practice of zazen. The discussion emphasizes the importance of an intimate experience with the world, allowing sound and... *Bell, Time, Intimacy*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Harmonizing Perception Through Stillness Serial: RB-03099 Practice-Week_The_Teachings_of_the_Vijnanas The talk primarily explores the teachings of the Vijnanas, focusing on enhancing perceptual clarity through awareness of the separateness of each sense, and the development of stillness through Zazen practice as a way to... *Stillness, Time, Pain*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Awake Presence: Living Zen Practice Serial: RB-03530 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the dual approaches to Zen practice: one involves active attention, pursuing a goal or truth, while the other emphasizes non-doing, embodying practice for its own sake. A critical theme is the notion of... *Practice, Study, Effort*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Zen of Emptiness and Perception Serial: RB-03558 Talk This talk focuses on the integration and significance of koan practice, types of emptiness, and the interplay of conventional reality within Zen teaching. The discussion emphasizes the need for understanding different kinds of... *Emptiness, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Transcending Suffering Through Zen Stillness Serial: RB-03097 Practice-Week_The_Teachings_of_the_Vijnanas The talk highlights the importance and intricacies of Zazen practice, emphasizing how mental and emotional suffering can be transcended through profound meditation experiences. The discussion includes reflections on historical... *Practice, Practice Period, Suffering*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Zen Perception: Mindful Sensory Mastery Serial: RB-03098 Practice-Week_The_Teachings_of_the_Vijnanas The talk focuses on the teachings of the Vijnanas and their role in understanding sensory perception and consciousness in Zen practice. The discussion elaborates on the separateness of each of the five physical senses and the... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Being Present Beyond Attainment Serial: RB-03516 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "no gaining idea" in Zen practice, emphasizing that true practice is about being present and not seeking attainment. It draws on personal experiences from early Zen training at Tassajara with... *Zazen, Suzuki Roshi, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	2015 Johanneshof
Choosing Your Buddha Nature Serial: RB-04186A Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature as an act of intentionality rather than an inherent trait, pondering whether individuals have the agency to choose the mind through which they perceive the world. The discussion... *Buddha, Buddha Nature, Work*	Richard Baker	2015
Embracing Emptiness: Zen's Groundless Ground Serial: RB-04186B Talks_Various_1 The talk delves into the nature and experience of emptiness, exploring the idea of "groundless ground" and its significance in understanding Buddha nature. It examines how the concept of emptiness is vital for comprehending the... *Emptiness, Buddha Nature, Name*	Richard Baker	2015
Intentional Minds: Choosing Your Reality Serial: RB-04186C Talks_Various_1 The talk emphasizes the significance of choice in experiencing the world through different states of mind, contrasting the analytical mind with a more sensorial, feeling-based approach. The practice of Zen, highlighted by the... *Practice, Time, Intimacy*	Richard Baker	2015
Awakening Within: The Meditation Journey Serial: RB-04186D Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature and the shared vision of enlightenment through the practice of meditation. Discussion emphasizes understanding Buddha nature by examining personal experiences, such as the act of... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	2015
Exploring Consciousness Through Mindful Meditation Serial: RB-04186E Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the distinction between consciousness and awareness, particularly in the context of psychotherapy and meditation. It addresses how Freud's concept of the unconscious compares to Buddhist insights on awareness,... *Practice, Meditation, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015
Shared Visions, Sacred Practices Serial: RB-04186F Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of friendship as evolving through a shared vision, paralleling the idea of Sangha (community) in Zen practice. The discourse underscores the contrast between "verticality" and "horizontality" in... *Practice, Buddha Nature, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2015
Experiencing Now as Dynamic Presence Serial: RB-04186G Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the philosophical and practical aspects of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the concept of "now" or the present moment as a dynamic process rather than a static entity. The discussion includes the etymology of "now"... *Practice, Bell, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2015
Experiencing Zen Beyond Self Illusions Serial: RB-04186I Talks_Various_1 The talk explores Zen practice with a focus on non-referential space and the fluidity of self-perception, emphasizing the importance of experiencing impermanence, emptiness, and interdependence rather than merely understanding... *Practice, Duality, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	2015
West Meets Zen: Enlightenment Unveiled Serial: RB-04186J Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the unique cultural challenges and potentials associated with practicing meditation and realizing enlightenment within a Western context, contrasting this with traditional Asian experiences. It examines the... *Buddha Nature, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2015
Beyond Self: Embracing Pure Awareness Serial: RB-04186K Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the distinctions between consciousness and awareness within Zen practice, emphasizing that self is a function of consciousness while encouraging a shift towards awareness for a deeper connection with the world.... *Consciousness, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	2015
Buddha-Nature: Awakening Through Breath Serial: RB-04186L Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of Buddha-nature, emphasizing its manifestation through the notion of tathagatagarbha, a term implying both 'womb' and 'embryo,' and discusses the implications of this understanding on mindfulness... *Practice, Consciousness, Breath*	Richard Baker	2015
Trusting Instincts: Stories of Intuition Serial: RB-04186M Talks_Various_1 This talk explores the theme of intuition through shared anecdotes and an elaborated personal narrative, illustrating how intuitive feelings can guide actions in critical situations. The discussion includes experiences where... *Time, Name, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015
Zen Intuition: Trust Through Non-Thinking Serial: RB-04186N Talks_Various_1 The talk discusses the interconnection of intuition, Zen practice, and trust. It explores how intuition operates in subtle, non-conceptual ways and is influenced by trust and non-conscious thinking. The dialogue touches upon the... *Practice, Time, American*	Richard Baker	2015
Awareness Unveils True Buddha Nature Serial: RB-04186O Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature, emphasizing that it is not an entity but a function within consciousness. It draws a distinction between consciousness and awareness, proposing that self operates as a function... *Buddha Nature, Consciousness, Karma*	Richard Baker	2015
Zen Mindfulness in Modern Contexts Serial: RB-04183A Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the nuanced differences between meditation and mindfulness within Zen practice, emphasizing how meditation, typically associated with monastic life, demands a structured lifestyle, whereas mindfulness may be... *Practice, Meditation, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	2015
Phrases Shape Consciousness Across Cultures Serial: RB-04183B Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the use of phrases as tools in mindfulness practice and distinguishes them as essential elements in understanding and shaping the consciousness. It emphasizes that articulation of mindfulness through repetition... *Practice, Mindfulness, Monastic Practice*	Richard Baker	2015
Zen Unboxed: From Dharma to Dollar Serial: RB-04183C Talks_Various_1 The talk addresses the commercialization of Zen philosophy, the interplay between modern popular culture and traditional Zen teachings, and the practice of mindfulness. It explores how Zen messages are used in advertising, often... *Enlightenment, Culture, japanese*	Richard Baker	2015
Zen Crossroads: Mindfulness in Tradition Serial: RB-04183D Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism with Catholic and Protestant traditions, emphasizing how Zen practices like mindfulness and meditation are perceived differently within these contexts. The discussion further... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	2015
Mindfulness: Bridging Philosophy and Practice Serial: RB-04183E Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the interdependence between mindfulness practice, meditation, and Buddhist teachings, emphasizing that teachings alone, without the grounding of mindfulness, become merely philosophical. This notion is... *Mindfulness, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015
Embracing Change Through Mindful Unity Serial: RB-04183F Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of existential suffering versus the acceptance of impermanence, emphasizing the role of mindfulness in transforming consciousness from perceiving the world as predictable to embracing change. It... *Suffering, Consciousness, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	2015
Beyond Thought: Mindful Awareness Unveiled Serial: RB-04183G Talks_Various_1 The primary focus of the talk is the distinction between thinking and non-thinking consciousness, emphasizing how practicing mindfulness increments cognition beyond traditional, logical comprehension. It explores how this... *Practice, Mindfulness, Intention*	Richard Baker	2015
Zen Mind: The Art of Noticing Serial: RB-04183H Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of consciousness as the medium for perception, memory, and psychology, focusing on the Zen practice of noticing these elements. Techniques for directing attention and overcoming emotional... *Practice, Meditation, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2015
Mindfulness Beyond Self-Reflection Serial: RB-04183I Talks_Various_1 This talk explores the nature of consciousness and its relationship with mindfulness, emphasizing the distinction between noticing and the broader field of consciousness. The discussion references Freud’s contribution to the... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	2015
Exploring the Fourth Mind Connection Serial: RB-04183K Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the nature of the mind and its practice within Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of personal experience over historical or solely conceptual understanding. The speaker discusses the practice of mindfulness... *Buddhism, Practice, Meditation*	Richard Baker	2015
Awakening the Fourth Mind Serial: RB-04183L Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the relationship between consciousness and awareness, emphasizing their roles in meditation and various forms of bodywork. It also examines how Western traditions, particularly the Esalen Institute, facilitated... *Work, Meditation, Love*	Richard Baker	2015
Beyond Dreams: Transcending the Self Serial: RB-04183M Talks_Various_1 The talk examines the interrelation between waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states of mind, particularly in the context of Buddhist and yogic teachings. It critiques Freud's linkage of the dreaming mind to the waking mind... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	2015
Contextual Consciousness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04183N Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of "contextual consciousness" in Zen philosophy, particularly through the works of Dogen, Kukai, Nichiren, and Shinran, emphasizing the idea that true understanding arises from allowing external... *Consciousness, Practice, Dogen*	Richard Baker	2015
Beyond Ego: Exploring Consciousness Serial: RB-04183O Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of the self in Zen compared to Western psychological perspectives, highlighting differences and similarities in understanding the self as a hindrance versus a larger spiritual self. It delves into... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	2015
Thresholds of Conscious Breathing Awareness Serial: RB-04183P Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the complex relationship between awareness, breathing, and the field of mind, emphasizing the dynamic structures within consciousness like the five Dharmas: naming, discrimination, wisdom, and suchness. It... *Anger, Name, Discrimination*	Richard Baker	2015
Embodying Enlightenment Through Intuition Serial: RB-04183Q Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the core teaching of "Sokushin Jobutsu," promoted by Kukai and Dogen, which posits that individuals are inherently Buddhas, yet must realize this through practice. Discussions emphasize trusting one's innate... *Buddha, Consciousness, japanese*	Richard Baker	2015
Trusting Intuition Beyond Conscious Thought Serial: RB-04183R Talks_Various_1 The talk covers the concept of intuition and decision-making, exploring how decisions are often made outside of structured consciousness and relying more on bodily impulses or intuition. Different examples illustrate how people... *Consciousness, Work, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	2015
Ripening Awareness Through Zen Practices Serial: RB-04183T Talks_Various_1 The talk addresses the integration and differentiation between mindfulness and zazen (Zen meditation), emphasizing zazen as a practice of absorptive and accepting states of mind. The discussion further explores the dynamic... *Practice, Mindfulness, Meditation*	Richard Baker	2015
Zen Now: Living the Present Moment Serial: RB-04183S Talks_Various_1 The talk delves into Zen practice, emphasizing the transformation of Zen from a religious to a scientific approach. It highlights the importance of being "here and now," urging practitioners to find ease with themselves through... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	2015
Living Zen: Beyond Conscious Boundaries Serial: RB-04183V Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the transition in Zen practice from mindfulness and zazen being distinct activities to a more integrated experience where one's practice becomes the way of living. This shift redefines the role of consciousness... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	2015
Awakening Through Bodily Awareness Serial: RB-04184A Talks_Various_1 The talk discusses the practice of zazen as a means to distinguish between consciousness and bodily awareness, emphasizing action and decision-making influenced more by the body than the mind. It advocates waking up into... *Consciousness, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	2015
Unveiling Self Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-04184B Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of practice in Zen, focusing on the continuous inquiry into one's existence and how one inhabits the world, using koans such as "the golden wind" to probe deeper metaphysical and existential... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2015
Embracing Simplicity in Buddhist Practice Serial: RB-04184C Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the concept of simplicity in Buddhist practice, particularly through the act of "not scratching," which serves as a metaphor for deeper engagement and transformation in meditation. The discussion emphasizes the... *Practice, Buddhism, Yoga*	Richard Baker	2015
Trusting the Journey in Zen Serial: RB-04184D Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the nuances of trust in Zen practice, differentiating between initial trust needed to begin practice and a deeper, more persistent trust developed over time. It discusses the role of trust in achieving mental... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	2015
Awakening to Impermanent Reality Serial: RB-04184E Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the notion of understanding the world as it actually exists in the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the concepts of impermanence, consciousness, and identity. It contrasts this understanding with Western... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	2015
Breathful Harmony Within Life's Rhythm Serial: RB-04184F Talks_Various_1 The talk examines the concept of body-mind composure as a precursor to cultural conditioning, contrasting the innate composure of humans with that of animals. It explores how social templates and discursive thinking can obscure... *Composure, Ceremony, Name*	Richard Baker	2015
Mindful Questions Transforming Intentions Serial: RB-04184G Talks_Various_1 The talk explores the implicit nature of questioning in Zen practice, emphasizing the transformation of questions into intentions, which aligns with Buddhist teachings on mindfulness and presence. The discussion suggests... *Practice, Intention, Concentration*	Richard Baker	2015
Embracing Impermanence Through Zen Awareness Serial: RB-04184H Talks_Various_1 The discussion explores the interplay between impermanence and the Zen practice of equanimity. It highlights the tension between intellectual understanding and lived experience of impermanence, proposing the use of intentions and... *Practice, Consciousness, Intention*	Richard Baker	2015

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