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Zen Silence: Embracing the Present Serial: RB-02871 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of a "practice period," focusing on the benefits of creating an environment insulated from distractions to deepen monastic and Zen practices. It discusses the koan of Sun-Faced Buddha, Moon-Faced... *Buddha, Practice, Silence*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 27 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Field of Mind: Zen Interconnectedness Serial: RB-02870 Practice-Period_Talks The talk addresses the concept of a "field" as a central component of Zen practice, emphasizing its role in the experiential actualization of interdependence, often referred to as the field of mind. The discussion highlights the... *Practice, Interdependence, Breath*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 25 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embracing Divergence in Spiritual Practice Serial: RB-02869 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the contrasting concepts of divergence and convergence from a Buddhist perspective, emphasizing the importance of embracing divergence and incompletion as fundamental to life and spiritual practice. It discusses... *Stillness, Practice, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 22 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Concepts in Practice Transformation Serial: RB-02868 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with concepts, examining their foundational role in shaping perception and practice. Concepts like vows and the koan structure underpin Zen practice, emphasizing shifts in... *Practice, Culture, Lay*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 20 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Beyond Monastery Walls Serial: RB-02867 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the interplay between monastic and lay practice in Zen Buddhism, focusing on how practitioners can integrate serious practice into their everyday lives without the traditional monastic commitment. The discourse... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jan 17 2010 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Sesshin: Journey into Present Awareness Serial: RB-01678A Sesshin The talk explores the conceptual framework of Sesshin as an exploration of the unknown, contrasting it with the familiar idea of a destination. It emphasizes the importance of attention as a location, a concept whereby the mind... *Breath, Posture, Pain*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Cultivating Presence Through Monastic Practice Serial: RB-02777 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the importance of practice and teaching in maintaining continuity in Buddhist monastic institutions, emphasizing the satisfaction derived from practice and the teachings that facilitate a deeper understanding... *Practice, Sangha, Consciousness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 10 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Becoming the Person the World Needs Serial: RB-02776 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the profound questions central to Buddhist practice: "What kind of person do you want to be?" and "What kind of person does the world need you to be?" in the context of the six paramitas, identifying them as a... *Samadhi, Generosity, Wisdom*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 27 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Spiritual Migration: Pathways of Enfoldment Serial: RB-02775 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "enfoldment" in Zen practice, using the metaphor of migration to describe how spiritual teachings are internalized and integrated into everyday life. It discusses the six paramitas (perfections... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 25 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Evolving Zen: Embracing Impermanence Serial: RB-02774 Practice-Period_Talks The main thesis of the talk centers on the medium of Zen practice, exploring the intersections of yogic and Western practices, and how the medium of practice evolves through personal and cultural contexts. The speaker reflects on... *Practice, Culture, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 17 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Breath's Wisdom: Zen Reality Unveiled Serial: RB-02773 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the exploration of concepts from "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind," particularly the epilogue where the inability of the thinking and feeling mind to grasp reality is addressed. It emphasizes mindful attention to... *Breath, Buddha Nature, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 08 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Embodying Interconnectedness through Zen Practice Serial: RB-02772 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the concept of "mutual space" between mind and phenomena, emphasizing the notion of inherent interconnectedness and immediacy in Zen practice. It argues for an enlightenment or kensho shift that occurs when one... *Buddha, Practice, Breath*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 15 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Meditation and Consciousness Unbound Serial: RB-02771 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the transformative potential of Zen meditation, specifically through Zazen, in understanding consciousness and self in contrast to cultural and philosophical frameworks exemplified by figures like Wittgenstein... *Consciousness, Time, Study*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 11 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Boundless Awareness: Zen Beyond Limits Serial: RB-02770 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the nature of Zen practice, contrasting it with Western perceptions of consciousness. It emphasizes the ideal of 'Zen mind,' a transmitted, boundless awareness that transcends traditional views of consciousness... *Consciousness, Lay, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 10 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Dreaming Mind, Consciousness, and Zazen Serial: RB-02769 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of a "noticing mind," emphasizing the distinction between waking mind and consciousness, and investigates the interplay between waking, dreaming, and non-dreaming minds. It discusses how zazen... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 07 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Transcendent Harmony Through Zazen Mind Serial: RB-02768 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the practice and significance of "zazen," emphasizing the concept of "zazen mind" as an enduring presence throughout daily life, beyond mere meditation sessions. It also delves into the interplay between... *Zazen, Stillness, Wisdom*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 05 2009 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Listening the World into Compassion Serial: RB-01667D Seminar_Bodhisattva-Practice The talk explores compassion and the Bodhisattva path, particularly focusing on its integration into modern culture and how it diverges from Western conceptions of humanity and human interaction. Central to the discussion is the... *Compassion, Avalokitesvara, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Aug 2008 Hannover
Sesshin: Beyond Comparative Thinking Serial: RB-01650B Sesshin The talk revolves around the concept of "Sesshin" as a practice of gathering the mind and explores the relationship between comparative thinking and Zen practice. The discussion examines the role of "sticks" or guiding principles... *Samadhi, Sixth Patriarch, Concentration*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 2006 Johanneshof
Compassion in Motion: Zen Wisdom Embodied Serial: RB-01357 Seminar_Compassion_and_Wisdom The talk focuses on compassion and wisdom within the context of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts as active practices rather than mere ideas. Various stories and scenarios illustrate the... *Practice, Compassion, Equanimity*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Nov 08 2001 Johanneshof
Compassion Over Justice in Zen Serial: RB-01259 Seminar_Zen-Practice_and_Dharma-Friendship The talk explores the intricate dynamics between justice and compassion in Zen practice, emphasizing the need to prioritize compassion over justice for a more harmonious life and practice. It highlights how one's initial approach... *Compassion, Practice, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Oct 06 2000 Münster
Exploring Consciousness Through Sesshin Serial: 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*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 1994 Roseburg
Thresholds of Sesshin Transformation Serial: 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*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Sep 1993 Roseburg
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*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Sep 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*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Awakening Through Sesshin Symmetry Serial: 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*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 1991 Roseburg
Zen Lessons Beyond Words Serial: 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*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 06 1975
Silent Wisdom in Zen Practice Serial: 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*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 06 1975

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