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Title	Speaker	Date
Embracing Change Through Continuity Serial: RB-03819 Practice-Period_Talks The main thesis of this talk centers on the concept of changeability and continuity in both the self and the world, drawing connections between spiritual practices and philosophical ideas. It examines the unpredictability and... *Practice, Bell, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Presence Through Zen's Mindful Architecture Serial: RB-03805 Practice-Period_Talks This talk discusses the concept of "nowhere" and "now here," emphasizing the practice of present moment awareness within Zen. It explores the idea of creating a "Dharma island" through practice, where interdependence and the... *Practice Period, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Being Here: Embracing Zen Thusness Serial: RB-03806 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of "here" during a Zen practice period, challenging conventional notions of presence and absence. Emphasizing "Here" as the sole focus instead of a comparison with "there," the discourse delves into... *Practice, Practice Period, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Embracing Non-Duality Through Practice Serial: RB-03820 Practice-Period_Talks This talk discusses the Riyaku Fussatsu ceremony, emphasizing the reaffirmation and reviewing of precepts in Buddhist practice. It explores the concepts of non-duality, the role of community (Sangha) relationships, and the... *Practice, Love, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Timeless Presence in Zen Paths Serial: RB-03768 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the concept of time in Zen philosophy, particularly through Dogen's idea of "being time" (uji), and contrasts it with the common perception of clock time. The discussion highlights that Dogen emphasizes... *Time, Practice, Dogen*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Relational Worlds: East Asian Perspectives Serial: RB-03816 Practice-Period_Talks The talk examines the distinction between a relational-based worldview, common in East Asian philosophies, and an entity-based worldview, exploring how these perspectives manifest in cultural practices like flower arranging and... *Offering, Culture, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Ceaseless Harmony Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03810 Practice-Period_Talks The talk primarily explores the integration of undivided attention and mutual consciousness through Zen practice, particularly focusing on the practice of Orioki and its role in maintaining a continuity of attention during... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Insentient Voices: Living Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-03809 Practice-Period_Talks This talk analyzes the unique characteristics of a group of Zen practitioners and contrasts their path with traditional monastic training. It highlights the importance of experiential learning over textual study in Zen practice,... *Chanting, Study, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Embrace Unpredictability: Zen's Medicinal Path Serial: RB-03815 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of unpredictability as a core component of Zen practice, emphasizing the transformative potential of engaging with life's uncertainties. This is framed as a "medicinal philosophy," where the process... *Practice, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Time: Pathway to Purpose Serial: RB-03765 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of time as both a medium and an activity. Drawing from Dogen's reflections on the dimensions of time and presenting the idea of 'ikigai... *Culture, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Zen Living: Equanimity and Interdependence Serial: RB-03804 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the interplay between Zen monastic life and everyday practice, emphasizing the significance of maintaining equanimity and interdependence. It references the capabilities of Ivan Illich and Thich Nhat Hanh in... *Practice, Time, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Mandalas of Time in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03811 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of time structures in Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of bodily, contextual, and gestational time especially in Zazen. It discusses "turning words" or "creepers" in Zen, how they shape... *Time, Buddha, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Crossing the Zen Threshold Together Serial: RB-03817 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses a transformative experience in the speaker's Zen practice, focusing on the concept of crossing a line in spiritual commitment that signifies a point of no return. The narrative connects personal anecdotes with... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Weaving Space and Time in Zen Serial: RB-03818 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores Zen philosophy's emphasis on the interconnectedness and texture of space, suggesting that understanding space as connective and textural adds a new dimension to Buddhist teachings like the Dharmakaya. It... *Time, Practice Period, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen Spaces Transforming Perception and Practice Serial: RB-03812 Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the integration of space, architecture, and ceremony in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of creating transitional spaces that influence perception and practice of Zen. It highlights the duality within... *Practice, Buddha, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Cultivating Presence in Zen Spaces Serial: RB-03803 Practice-Period_Talks The talk centers on the concept of transforming physical spaces and the practice environment to foster a collective presence within a Zen practice. It discusses the evolution of a Zendo from a simple storage room into a sacred... *Practice, Zendo, Time*	Richard Baker	2013 Johanneshof
Zen and Psychotherapy: Moments as Universe Serial: RB-03766 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar examines the intersections of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, exploring concepts such as the sense of "intactness" within activity, the role of choice in perception, and the idea of engaging with one's environment... *Time, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	2013 Rastenberg
Embodied Zen: Mindful Presence Unveiled Serial: RB-02270 Sesshin This talk focuses on the practice and understanding of Zen through experiential awareness, emphasizing the significance of embodying teachings rather than intellectual comprehension alone. It discusses maintaining a state of... *Time, Practice, Sambhogakaya*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Mindful Attention Serial: RB-02269 Sesshin The talk explains the concept of "density of attention" within the Sesshin practice and how this focused attention aids in surfacing deeply embedded memories and establishing a more stable, interdependent awareness of the self... *Practice, Skandas, Culture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Walking the Path of Interconnection Serial: RB-02273 Sesshin This talk explores the intricate relationship between conventional truths and fundamental truths, emphasizing the concept of continuity and interdependence through the lens of Zen practice. It elaborates on Shitou's "Sandokai,"... *Wisdom, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Awake Through the Stillness of Zen Serial: RB-02268 Sesshin The talk explores the practice of Sesshin, emphasizing the transformation that occurs when practitioners step into a structured regime aimed at observing and evolving personal consciousness. The discourse highlights the process... *Posture, Zazen, Patience*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Zen's Path: Personal Practice Unbounded Serial: RB-02274 Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of Zen as a self-teaching process that emphasizes personal experimentation and the continuation of practice. The "Sandokai," a key text in the Soto Zen tradition, is explored in relation to its... *Practice, Sandokai, Sesshin*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Unveiling Zen's Hidden Treasures Serial: RB-02271 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of teaching Zen, focusing on what can be taught and how it is perceived. It delves into Nagarjuna's teachings on the nature of walking and Suzuki Roshi's emphasis on the non-abiding mind and the... *Time, Sesshin, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Caf Mindfulness: Building Interdependent Awareness Serial: RB-02272 Sesshin This talk explores the concept of the "Café Construction Project" as an illustration of Buddhist interdependence, urging a practice of experiential mindfulness in everyday settings. Through the metaphor of a café, it emphasizes... *Practice, Time, Zendo*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012 Johanneshof
Embodied Connection in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03130 Conference The talk examines the significance of bowing within Zen practice as an act of shared embodiment, alongside a detailed exploration of how the concepts of space and embodiment intersect in Zen activities. The discussion introduces... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012
Performative Time and Cultural Perceptions Serial: RB-03129 Conference The talk delves into the concept of performative time in Zen, emphasizing experienced time and explores potential interpretations of having three experienceable bodies. The discussion examines linguistic differences in expressing... *Time, japanese, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012
Embodying Presence Beyond Perception Serial: RB-03128 Conference The talk explores the notion of reconceptualizing the self and body as dynamic interactions within the flow of the present, challenging the perception of the world as a collection of static entities. This perspective aligns with... *Posture, Intention, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 2012
September 2012 talk, Serial No. 02285 Serial: RB-02285 Ordination The talk reflects on the significance of taking precepts within a Zen Buddhist context, emphasizing the commitment to living in accordance with Buddhist principles. It highlights the inherently interdependent nature of existence... *Practice, Precepts, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Reflections on Self in Zen Serial: RB-01684A Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity This talk explores the concept of self-consistency and inconsistency within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the practice of examining one's own experience of self as a foundational step in Buddhist practice. The discussion contrasts... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Crafting Zen: Merging Life and Practice Serial: RB-03845 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The September 2012 talk discusses the nuanced practice of Zen as a "craft" beyond mere teaching or routine, emphasizing precise attentiveness to both physical and mental activities. This craft includes an exploration of non-... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Exploring Self Through Zen Lenses Serial: RB-03840 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk discusses the concept of the self within the framework of Zen practice, juxtaposing terms such as "narrative self," "provisional self," and "real self" to highlight tensions between these constructs and broader Buddhist... *Practice, Love, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Presence Beyond the Self Illusion Serial: RB-03839 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk delves into the interplay between Buddhist practice and self-concept, emphasizing that while Buddhist teachings promote the notion of no inherent self, individuals require a strong sense of self to effectively engage in... *Practice, Pain, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Unraveling Self: A Fluid Journey Serial: RB-03841 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk examines the Buddhist notion of selflessness by exploring how self-cognition and continuous self-conception fit within Buddhist teachings, focusing on memory, bodily experience, and agency. It poses questions about the... *Buddhism, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Zen Self: Unmoving Mindfulness Transformation Serial: RB-03842 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk primarily explores the concept of self in Zen practice, questioning traditional notions of consciousness and self-awareness. It highlights how continuous practice can cultivate a more profound awareness, where... *Consciousness, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Zen Self: Observer vs. Experience Serial: RB-03838 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The seminar focuses on the exploration of the self in Zen practice, examining the dual constructs of a perceiving observer self and an experiential self shaped by history and conditioning. Discussion emphasizes the importance of... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Exploring Self Through Mindful Practice Serial: RB-03837 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk delves into the complex philosophical inquiry of self in Zen and Western contexts, emphasizing the difficulty of reconciling personal, cultural, and Buddhist notions of self. It advocates for understanding the self... *Work, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Precision in Motion: Zen Living Serial: RB-03844 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk "The Freedom of the Self" explores Zen practice and mindfulness, emphasizing the development of attentiveness and precision in daily activities. Discussion includes the practice of Kinhin (walking meditation) and how it... *Practice, Practice Period, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Navigating Dualities in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03843 Seminar_The_Freedom_of_the_Self The talk "Zen Interweaving: Truths Beyond Duality" focuses on exploring the interplay between conventional and fundamental truths within Zen practice, proposing that practitioners navigate these dualities through mindfulness and... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Johanneshof
Shifting Perceptions of Self Continuum Serial: RB-01684G Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The seminar explores the concepts of self, non-self, and the continuum of self in Buddhist teachings. It emphasizes a practice that blends the continuity and discontinuity of the self, aiming for a subtler engagement with one's... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Illusions of Self in Zen Experience Serial: RB-01684F Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk explores the concept of self within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the distinction between the experience of self and the idea of self. It argues that while the idea of self tends to be continuous, the experience of self is... *Practice, Time, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Beyond Intention: Embracing Mental Posture Serial: RB-01684D Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk explores the distinction between intention and mental posture, emphasizing that cultivating a mental posture rather than relying solely on intention can facilitate practice and realization in Zen. The discussion also... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Mindful Flow: Observing Self's Shifts Serial: RB-01684E Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk addresses the intricate subject of continuity and discontinuity of the self, drawing attention to centuries-long debates within Buddhist and Indian traditions. It emphasizes the necessity of direct and careful... *Practice, Observe, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Transcending Identity Through Mindful Practice Serial: RB-01684I Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity This talk examines the concept of self, particularly the continuity and discontinuity of personal identity. Key themes include how persistent naming and memory reinforce a sense of a permanent self, contrasting with Buddhist... *Name, japanese, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Self Beyond Self: A Zen Exploration Serial: RB-01684H Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk delves into the complexities of understanding the self, continuity, and discontinuity in Zen philosophy. It examines the challenge of defining 'self,' whether through cultural character traits or deeper self-experience,... *Time, Name, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Mindful Motion: Embracing Intermergence Serial: RB-01684C Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity This talk explores the concepts of self, continuity, and discontinuity within Zen practice, introducing the notion of "closely held attention" as a method to maintain a state of mindfulness throughout everyday activities. The... *Practice, Bell, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Fluid Identity in Zen Time Serial: RB-01684J Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The seminar explores the nature of the self, focusing on its continuity and discontinuity in Zen practice. Emphasis is placed on the dissolution or transformation of the self during activities like singing or Zen practice,... *Time, Ceremony, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Embracing Continuity Beyond the Self Serial: RB-01684K Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk explores the concept of self through the lens of self-referencing processes, performative and durative time, and attentional focus. It critiques the establishment of continuity through self-referencing and examines how... *Time, Zazen, Separation*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Beyond Self: Focusing on Awareness Serial: RB-01684B Seminar_The Self,_Continuity_and_Discontinuity The talk explores the concept of self, examining its continuity and discontinuity, drawing upon Zen philosophy. It questions the consistency of the self, positing that self-referential thinking typically leads to suffering and... *Buddhism, Suffering, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2012 Hannover
Zen and the Science of Stillness Serial: RB-02171 Seminar_with_Peter_Nick The talk explores the convergence of Zen Buddhism and science, particularly botany, focusing on how Zen encourages a plant-like stillness, fostering mental postures and practices to integrate consciousness with the flow of the... *Time, Practice, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Jul 2012 Johanneshof
Perception Pathways: East Meets West Serial: RB-02172 Seminar_with_Peter_Nick This talk explores the intersection of Greek philosophical speculation and Buddhist practices, with a focus on how different cultures have approached understanding the world. The discussion touches on the philosophy of perception... *Name, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 2012 Johanneshof

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