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Title	Speaker	Date
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
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... *Japan, 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... *Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 2012 Johanneshof
Zen Unveiled Through Skandhas Exploration Serial: RB-03977 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with an understanding of the five skandhas, or aggregates, particularly focusing on how these components of the self can form a basis for Zen practice and therapy. The discussion... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2012 Rastenberg
Zen and Psychotherapy: Mindful Intersections Serial: RB-03972 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing particularly on the concept of self, the practice of the Bodhisattva, and the role of mental postures in influencing behavior and perception. An... *Consciousness, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2012 Rastenberg
Zen Koans: Pathways to Emptiness Serial: RB-03978 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The main thesis of the talk explores the intersection of Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing the practice and understanding of koans, particularly focusing on existential dynamics in the form of categories like the five skandhas.... *Practice, Koan, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2012 Rastenberg
Zen Mindful Spaces: Embracing Interconnectedness Serial: RB-03973 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the relationship between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of body and mind. Topics such as reflexivity in consciousness, the creation of mindful spaces... *Consciousness, Posture, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2012 Rastenberg
Embracing Difference in Bodhisattva Practice Serial: RB-02850 Seminar_The_Susceptibility_of_a_Bodhisattva The talk centers on examining the susceptibility of a Bodhisattva, highlighting the practice of acknowledging and respecting difference rather than unity within the context of Bodhisattva practice. It delves into the notions of a... *Practice, Zazen, Letting Go*	Richard Baker	Jun 01 2012 Rastenberg
Zen Worlds: Beyond Ordinary Existence Serial: RB-03971 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of worldview shifts essential for deepening Zen practice, particularly emphasizing the difference between the world of Zazen and the world of ordinary things as described by Dogen. It also examines... *Practice, Buddhism, Culture*	Richard Baker	Jun 2012 Rastenberg
Embodied Wisdom in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02848 Seminar_The_Susceptibility_of_a_Bodhisattva This talk centers on the susceptibility of a bodhisattva and emphasizes the depth of teacher-student relationships in Zen practice. The discussion highlights the necessity of continuous and undistracted practice, the... *Practice, Time, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	Jun 01 2012 Rastenberg
Embodying Interconnected Stillness in Practice Serial: RB-02847 Seminar_The_Susceptibility_of_a_Bodhisattva The talk focuses on the receptivity of a Bodhisattva, exploring the interconnectedness and continuous somatic engagement necessary for such receptivity. It discusses how practice within a shared cultural and philosophical context... *Practice, Time, Bodhisattva*	Richard Baker	Jun 01 2012 Rastenberg
Mindful Bodhisattva: Body and Practice Serial: RB-02849 Seminar_The_Susceptibility_of_a_Bodhisattva The June 2012 seminar entitled "The Susceptibility of a Bodhisattva" examines the dual concepts of mindfulness and bodily practice in connection with Zen and the figure of the Bodhisattva. The discussion highlights the... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 01 2012 Rastenberg
Awakening: Beyond Individuality Together Serial: RB-02851 Seminar_The_Susceptibility_of_a_Bodhisattva The talk explores the concept of the Bodhisattva, challenging the notion of individuality versus collective experience. It delves into the etymology of the term "Bodhisattva," emphasizing "bodhi" as awareness or awakening, and "... *Bodhisattva, Interdependence, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 01 2012 Rastenberg
Pathways of Mindful Generosity Serial: RB-02852 Seminar_The_Susceptibility_of_a_Bodhisattva The talk explores the complex dynamics of a Bodhisattva's path, focusing on mindfulness and the practice of overcoming self-referential tendencies. It presents the idea of attentional space and the necessity of balancing self-... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 01 2012 Rastenberg
Transcending Self: Zens Path to Liberation Serial: RB-03975 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk delves into the understanding of self in Zen philosophy and contrasts it with certain psychological conceptions of identity. Emphasizing the 'absence of self' in Buddhist teaching, the discussion explores how self-... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2012 Rastenberg
Zen Words: Shaping Reality Through Language Serial: RB-03974 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and linguistic semantics, focusing on how language constructs and shapes our conceptual fields and experiences. It delves into the concept of "patience" within Buddhism as... *Ceremony, Japan*	Richard Baker	Jun 2012 Rastenberg
Beyond Words: Unveiling Inner Language Serial: RB-03976 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of navigating the edges and margins of language to reveal deeper layers of meaning and identity. It draws connections between Zen practices and psychotherapy, highlighting the idea of moving beyond... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	Jun 2012 Rastenberg
Zen Language: Shaping Perception, Shifting Being Serial: RB-02286 Working-Practice_Talk The talk examines the integration of Zen Buddhist practice with Western traditions, emphasizing the linguistic philosophy of Ferdinand de Saussure to highlight how language shapes perception and reality. It further explores the... *Practice, Bowing, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2012 Johanneshof
Bridging Worldviews in Lay Buddhism Serial: RB-03538 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism The talk centers on the challenges within lay Buddhism, focusing on the distinction between lay and monastic practices, and the integration of divergent worldviews, particularly Western and yogic perspectives. Discussions touch... *Practice, Lay, Work*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Embodied Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: RB-03153 Practice-Week_The_Six_Paramitas This talk examines the Six Paramitas, focusing on the transition of ordinary human qualities into perfected states as the path to Buddhahood. Central to this is the concept of mental postures over mental positions, fostering a... *Posture, Time, Chanting*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Mindful Spaces: Cultivating Inner Generosity Serial: RB-03154 Practice-Week_The_Six_Paramitas This talk explores the importance of incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices to deepen the understanding and experience of life. The discussion focuses on the concept of perception and consciousness, suggesting that... *Practice, Posture, Generosity*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Monastic Wisdom in Modern Life Serial: RB-03533 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism The talk addresses the dichotomy between lay and monastic Buddhist practices, examining the implications of Western culture's influence on meditation practices initially rooted in monastic traditions. It also discusses how... *Practice, Lay, Lay Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Embodied Virtue Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-03156 Practice-Week_The_Six_Paramitas The talk explores the practice and realization of the Six Paramitas in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the cultivation of a non-conceptual mode of mind through meditation. It highlights that the practice of paramitas and precepts... *Practice, Generosity, Posture*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Mindful Rituals: The Path to Generosity Serial: RB-03155 Practice-Week_The_Six_Paramitas The talk addresses the practice of mindful ritual in Zen, particularly exploring the "ritual of meeting and speaking" as an embodiment of the paramita (perfection) of generosity. The discussion moves to how practicing mindfulness... *Practice, Generosity, Heart Sutra*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Shadow Dance: Zen's Liminal Journey Serial: RB-03536 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism This talk explores the intrinsic relationship between Zen practices and the concepts of being and emptiness, emphasizing the experiential nature of meditation and the tradition of Zazen. The session delves into institutional... *Time, Suzuki Roshi, Japan*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Meditation's Transformative Communal Journey Serial: RB-03535 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism The discussion from February 2012, Serial No. 03535, explores the impact of meditation on personal and communal life, particularly within the framework of lay and monastic practice. It highlights the varying perspectives on... *Practice, Meditation, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Fluid Dharma: Practice Beyond Posture Serial: RB-03540 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism This talk examines the challenges of practicing Buddhism as a layperson versus in a monastic setting. There is a focus on the experiential difference described as "posture" versus "position," highlighting the depth and fluidity... *Practice, Practice Period, Posture*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Embodied Flow in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03541 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism The talk explores the integration of mind, body, and phenomena within Zen practice, emphasizing mushin (non-mind) and the inseparability of mental and physical experiences. Discussions cover the transformation of perception from... *Stillness, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Embracing Interdependence in Western Buddhism Serial: RB-03537 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism The talk focuses on the challenges of lay practice in Western Buddhism, emphasizing the need for understanding the dichotomy between Western and yogic worldviews and the effort required to shift between them. It discusses the... *Practice, Time, Lay*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Embracing In-Betweenness Through Ma Serial: RB-03534 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism The talk focuses on the concept of "Ma," a Japanese concept often translated as "space," but more accurately described as "in-betweenness." The discussion explores how Ma is reflected in Western arts and its significance in... *Time, Japan*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Zen Mind: Beyond Narrative Self Serial: RB-03539 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism The talk focuses on the concept of mental postures within Zen practice as a mode of knowing and relating to the world, contrasting them with traditional Western notions of identity and thinking. It highlights the importance of... *Posture, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 2012 Johanneshof
Embracing Hindrance for Enlightened Dialogue Serial: RB-01688F Seminar This seminar explores the dynamic relationship between self and non-self, emphasizing Zen teachings on "performative time" and the concept of hindrance as central to experience. It delves into Dogen’s philosophical views on the... *Time, Practice, Hindrances*	Richard Baker	2012 Kassel
Wetness of Mind: Embracing Emptiness Serial: RB-01688C Seminar The talk explores the concept of mind and its interconnectedness with perception, emphasizing the idea of "wetness of mind" in experiencing the world. It discusses the practice of shifting perception from object-focused to mind-... *Time, Practice, Bell*	Richard Baker	2012 Kassel
Unfolding Time and Attentional Presence Serial: RB-01688D Seminar The main thesis of the seminar centers on the experience of time and attentional fields in Zen practice. The talk explores different constructs of time—durative, sensorial phenomenological, attentional, and performative time—... *Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2012 Kassel
Aliveness as Performative Being Time Serial: RB-01688E Seminar The talk explores the concept of "aliveness" as an art form, engaging with Dogen's teachings on the nirvana of birth and death, which involves an experiential understanding of interdependence and change. It contrasts the Western... *Time, Dogen, Interdependence*	Richard Baker	2012 Kassel
Presence Over Attachment in Zen Serial: RB-01688G Seminar The discussion primarily explores the concept of the "attentional point" or "self-point" in Zen practice, described as a focus through which a whole field of awareness is concentrated, rather than a narrow point of attention akin... *Love, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2012 Kassel
Selflessness and the Power of Language Serial: RB-01688B Seminar The talk explores the concept of selflessness and the big self within Zen philosophy, emphasizing the transpersonal dimensions both ideas share, while contrasting them with the egotistic self. The discussion also delves into the... *Buddhism, Posture, Work*	Richard Baker	2012 Kassel
Zen Presence: Beyond Self Constructs Serial: RB-01688A Seminar The talk explores the relationship between monastic and lay practice in Zen, emphasizing the creation of a "field of presence" and how practitioners can cultivate this through meditation and awareness. It discusses the... *Practice, Enlightenment, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2012 Kassel
Bathing in the Zen Universe Serial: RB-03909 Sesshin The talk focuses on the existential experience of Sesshin, illustrating the distinction between awareness and consciousness within Zen practice. The speaker discusses how Sesshin intensifies self-awareness by stripping away the... *Consciousness, Practice, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Trusting Awareness: Zen Beyond Narratives Serial: RB-03910 Sesshin The talk delves into the philosophical exploration of Zen practice, focusing on the concept of "mind not straying from mind" and "trusting in mind". It examines the dynamics of attention, awareness, and consciousness, proposing... *Consciousness, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Trusting Emptiness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-03911 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of trust within Zen practice by examining the idea of engaging with "emptiness" and "thusness" as foundational to experiencing enlightenment. The discussion delves into philosophical perspectives on... *Practice, Emptiness, Breath*	Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Awakening Through Focused Awareness Serial: RB-03912 Sesshin This talk explores the concept of "density of attention" within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of an attentional space where spiritual practice is carried out. The speaker analyzes how bringing a focused awareness to... *Practice, Buddhism, Posture*	Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Shining Jewel: Unveiling Zen Truths Serial: RB-03913 Sesshin The talk explores the use of koans in Zen practice, emphasizing their role in revealing deeper truths about Buddhism and the concept of change. It focuses on the metaphor of the "wish-fulfilling jewel" within koan 93, drawing... *Practice, Buddhism, Koan*	Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Origins Unveiled: Pathways to Awakening Serial: RB-03914 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of origins, both in a biological sense and a conceptual framework, illustrating how these beginnings influence spiritual practice and understanding. The speaker examines the symbolic and practical... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Zen Journeys: Bridging Mind and Body Serial: RB-03915 Sesshin This talk elaborates on the personal journey into Zen practice, exploring how ceremonies and yogic details contrast with contemporary life. It discusses the influence of Suzuki Roshi and other figures, examining human existential... *Posture, Time, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	2012 Crestone Zen Mountain Center
Mindfulness Through Words and Silence Serial: RB-02671 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk discusses Zen practices and their intersection with psychotherapy, focusing on the significance of language, mindfulness, and the phenomenology of experience. Central themes include the practice of "naming" as a... *Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel
Zen Beyond Words and Concepts Serial: RB-02672 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, highlighting the experiential aspect of Zen, particularly through the act of naming. It emphasizes the importance of moving beyond conceptualizations to... *Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2011 Kassel

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