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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Perception: Sensing Interdependence Serial: RB-02884 Practice-Period_Talks This talk primarily explores the concept of appearance in Zen practice, examining how practitioners can engage with the world through a continuum of breath, body, and phenomena, rather than discursive thinking. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Stillness, Practice Period*	Richard Baker	Apr 10 2010 Crestone
Embracing Interdependence in Zen Practice Serial: RB-02883 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the Zen concept of interdependence as both a practice and a philosophical understanding, suggesting it can be approached through direct experience and attentional skills. The speaker emphasizes the process of... *Practice, Interdependence, Impermanence*	Richard Baker	Mar 25 2010 Crestone
Embracing Wholeness Through Buddha Nature Serial: RB-02882 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores themes surrounding Buddhist practice, focusing on the concept of "Buddha nature" as described by Suzuki Roshi, and the psychological state of being within an "area of Buddha nature." The speaker delves into the... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Mar 22 2010 Crestone
Embodied Cosmos: Re-Braining Experience Serial: RB-02881 Practice-Period_Talks The main thesis of this talk explores the concept of "re-braining" and "re-bodying" to perceive oneself walking within the "body of the world." The discussion centers on the non-dual experience of immediacy, simultaneity, and... *Time, Practice, Monastic Practice*	Richard Baker	Mar 12 2010 Crestone
Zen Craftsmanship: Embracing Impermanence Serial: RB-02880 Practice-Period_Talks This talk argues that the practice of Zen Buddhism can be understood as a craft, akin to disciplines such as physics or mathematics, accessible primarily to those who engage deeply with its methods. The discussion delves into how... *Practice, Buddhism, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Mar 07 2010 Crestone
Beyond Form: The Path of Jhana Serial: RB-02879 Practice-Period_Talks The talk delves into understanding the concept of being "located in the world of form," or Rupadhatu, as contrasted with discursive thinking. The exploration involves the practice and experience of the four jhanas, meditative... *Practice, Posture, Breath*	Richard Baker	Mar 05 2010 Crestone
Zen's Random Voyage of Discovery Serial: RB-02878 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the nature of Zen practice as an "arbitrary experiment," emphasizing the importance of embracing mistakes and randomness in spiritual practice. It discusses the notion of the "three worlds" in Buddhism (... *Practice, Time, japanese*	Richard Baker	Feb 27 2010 Crestone
Interdependent Flow: Zen's Living Reality Serial: RB-02877 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of interdependence in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the activity-based perception of existence over the notion of permanent entities. It details the importance of perceiving each element as an activity,... *Dogen, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 25 2010 Crestone
Beyond Mind: Embracing Formless Experience Serial: RB-02876 Practice-Period_Talks The talk addresses the tension between representation and presentation in understanding oneself, examining the limitations of discursive and self-referential thinking. The speaker explores the concept of enlightenment as a... *Practice, Enlightenment, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 22 2010 Crestone
Beyond Tea: Embracing In-Hearness Serial: RB-02875 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the "territory of practice" in Zen, emphasizing the instruction "don't invite your thoughts to tea" as a means to cultivate mindfulness and discernment between different mental states. The discussion highlights... *Practice, Posture, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Feb 17 2010 Crestone
Beyond Thoughts: Embracing Empty Awareness Serial: RB-02874B Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the practice of shifting from associative thinking to a non-conceptual state of mind, often achieved through repeated zazen. It discusses the role of discursive thinking as a form of desire and delusion,... *Desire, Posture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2010 Crestone
Sensing the Mindful Path Serial: RB-02873 Practice-Period_Talks The talk elaborates on the nuances of Zen practice, focusing on the exploration and experience of the senses and their relation to mind and perception. Emphasizing the differentiation between "feeling" and "thinking," the... *Practice, Posture, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 07 2010 Crestone
Zen Insights: Beyond Words and Thoughts Serial: RB-02872 Practice-Period_Talks This talk explores the interplay between non-conceptuality and conceptuality in Zen practice, focusing on the challenges of expressing non-conceptual mind through writing. It delves into the differences between lay and monastic... *Practice, Time, Monastic Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2010 Crestone
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*	Richard Baker	Jan 27 2010 Crestone
Zen's Interconnected Space Realized Serial: RB-02870 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of a "field" as a crucial element of Zen practice, where the actualization of this field facilitates the experience of interdependence and inclusive all-at-onceness. It emphasizes how Zen teachings... *Practice, Interdependence, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jan 25 2010 Crestone
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*	Richard Baker	Jan 22 2010 Crestone
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*	Richard Baker	Jan 20 2010 Crestone
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*	Richard Baker	Jan 17 2010 Crestone
Awakening Buddha Mind Amongst Chaos Serial: RB-01676A Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk discusses the distinction between "habit mind" and "Buddha mind," emphasizing the experiential difference brought forth through meditation and spiritual practice. It explores how individuals can cultivate an awareness of... *Buddha Mind, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen Dreams in Therapy Sessions Serial: RB-01677G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The discussion centers on the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, with a focus on the conceptualization of 'dream mind' and how one's mental state during dreams can influence psychoanalytic and Zen practices. The talk... *Time, Zazen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Dreams Unveiled Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-01677F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the relationship between Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on the role of dreams in both practices. Dreams, described as a "revelatory" aspect of psychotherapy, are examined from a Buddhist perspective... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Stillness in Motion: Zen Unveiled Serial: RB-01678E Sesshin This talk explores the integration of physical and mental practice within Zen, using the instruction "don't move" as a lens to understand deeper concepts. The central thesis is that the performative act of not moving in Zazen... *Time, Instruction, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Mindful Stillness in Everyday Life Serial: RB-01678F Sesshin The talk addresses the integration of Zen practice into daily life, focusing on the concept of self as a constant destination that can be understood through mindfulness of posture, breath, and consciousness. The exploration... *Consciousness, Daily Life, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Mindology vs Psychology: Zen Unplugged Serial: RB-01677A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the relationship between Zen practice and psychotherapy, addressing how these practices intersect and diverge in their approach to understanding mind and body. It emphasizes the differences over similarities,... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Zazen's Depth: Beyond Time and Space Serial: RB-01678D Sesshin This talk focuses on the essential components of Zazen meditation, exploring the profound statement by Dogen regarding cross-legged meditation as the "king of all samadhis." The speaker examines the notion of transcending the... *Zazen, Dogen, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Embodying Buddha's House Through Zazen Serial: RB-01678C Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of Zammai-O-Zammai, as described by Dogen, focusing on transcending the world by embodying the "Buddha ancestor's house." It highlights the importance of community practice within a lay sangha,... *Posture, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Embracing Zen: Interdependence and Identity Serial: RB-01676F Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains This talk explores the evolution of Buddhism in the West, emphasizing the development of new metaphors and models to interpret traditional concepts in contemporary contexts. It delves into the practice of negation in Zen,... *Practice, Buddhism, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
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*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Urban Monasticism and Sensory Awakening Serial: RB-01676D Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the tension between urban and monastic practice within the Dharma Sangha, examining how each environment influences spiritual maturity. It highlights a perceived contradiction between city and monastic practice... *Practice, Work, Lay*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Dynamic Mind in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01676E Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the concept of "mountain practice" and "city practice" in Zen Buddhism, delving into the distinction between "Buddha mind" and "ordinary mind." These terms relate to the ancient Buddhist teaching of the "two... *Buddha Mind, Buddha, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Inhabiting Time Through Zazen Serial: RB-01678B Sesshin The talk discusses the distinctive qualities of the zazen practice and its transformative impact on one's perception of space and time. It emphasizes Dogen's statement on the uniqueness of the zazen world compared to other worlds... *Time, Zazen, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence Through Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-01676H Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains This talk explores the dynamic interplay between the two truths of later Buddhism and their practical implications for daily life. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of shifting from a perception of permanence to one of... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen Meets Psychotherapy: Minds Unbound Serial: RB-01677C Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on how both fields address concepts of self, mind training, and the experience of emptiness. The discussion highlights the importance of perceiving... *Emptiness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Evolving Enlightenment: Personal Paths in Zen Serial: RB-01676C Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the differences between monastic and lay Buddhist practices, questioning whether the ideal of enlightenment is the same for both. It is argued that enlightenment is not a static, identical experience but a... *Practice, Sangha, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Buddha Mind: Paths and Practices Serial: RB-01676B Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the philosophical distinction between "ordinary mind" and "Buddha mind," emphasizing the significance of preserving their differences while noting their role in the lived experiences of enlightened individuals.... *Buddha Mind, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen Insights into Modern Therapy Serial: RB-01677B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, with a focus on distinguishing and integrating thinking, feeling, and perceiving to cultivate a deeper self-awareness. The discussion touches on... *Practice, Buddhism, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Zen Paths: Bridging Mountain and City Serial: RB-01676G Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the intersection between the monastic life and lay practice within Zen philosophy, examining how monastic experiences, such as at Johanneshof, impact practitioners' urban lives. It also discusses how sessions or... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Lay*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen and the Art of Acceptance Serial: RB-01677D Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores Zen and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concept of the "initial mind" or "beginner's mind" through a three-fold practice: acceptance, questioning, and committing to no harm. This practice is compared to the Zen... *Practice, Time, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Paths of Perception and Stillness Serial: RB-01676I Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk addresses the dichotomy between the "mountain path" and the "city path," symbolizing different approaches to spiritual practice and everyday life. Focus is placed on interrupting the habitual identification with thoughts... *Practice, Time, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Urban Solace, Mountain Simplicity Serial: RB-01676J Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains The talk explores the interplay between the city and mountain paths in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of satisfaction derived from presence and acceptance over understanding. It also discusses the role of the city in... *Time, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Hannover
Zen and Psychotherapy Synergy Unveiled Serial: RB-01677E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk delves into the relationship between Zen practice and psychotherapy, focusing on enlightenment experiences, the practice of Zazen, and the contrast between goal-oriented therapies and spiritual paths. The discussion... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Kassel
Zen Threads Weaving Everyday Life Serial: RB-01678G Sesshin The talk explores the theme of integrating Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the need to develop a subtle awareness that perceives the continuity of practice across various states of consciousness. It discusses the... *Practice, Daily Life, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 2009 Johanneshof
September 2009 talk, Serial No. 01838 Serial: RB-01838 Winterbranches_10 This talk explores the nature and significance of choices within the context of Zen philosophy, particularly through examining a series of koans. It discusses the Shoyoroku and its role in guiding practitioners through... *Koan, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 2009 Johanneshof
Trusting the Unspoken in Zen Serial: RB-01832 Winterbranches_10 The September 2009 talk focuses on decision-making derived from bodily feelings, discussing the difficulty in articulating these feelings and the inadequacy of existing terminology to describe the subtleties of human experience.... *Time, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2009 Johanneshof
Unwrapping Mindful Presence in Buddhism Serial: RB-01675 Ordination This talk delves into the practice of taking the precepts in Buddhism, emphasizing its importance as an experiential philosophy rather than a traditional religion based on belief. Several key points are highlighted, including the... *Intention, Precepts, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2009 Johanneshof
Beyond Duality: Exploring Zen Reality Serial: RB-01837 Winterbranches_10 The discussion addresses the interplay between spatial experience and conceptual frameworks within Zen philosophy. The conversation explores the themes of simultaneity, interconnectedness, and the navigation between different... *Practice, Stillness, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2009 Johanneshof
Zen's Path: Beyond Concepts and Emotions Serial: RB-01835 Winterbranches_10 The talk delves into the interplay of personal experiences, emotions, and perceptions in Zen practice. It explores how concepts such as anger and memory are used as resources and how they contribute to a deeper understanding of... *Koan, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2009 Johanneshof
Perceiving Beyond the Static Serial: RB-01836 Winterbranches_10 The talk centers on the concept of "entity versus idea," referencing Buddhist teachings to explore distinctions in perception and cognition, specifically through practices that differentiate between seeing something as a stable... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 2009 Johanneshof
Flowing Impermanence Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01840 Winterbranches_10 The talk explores the distinction between impermanence as a concept and momentariness as an activity, emphasizing how concepts in Zen practice, like impermanence, are integrated into the flow of activity to inform and alter... *Practice, Koan, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Sep 2009 Johanneshof
Embodied Mindfulness: The Zen Evolution Serial: RB-01839 Winterbranches_10 The talk explores the evolution of Buddhist practice, emphasizing the noticeable difference between meditative practice and daily life, and how this is incubated both individually and across generations. It introduces the... *Practice, Time, Study*	Richard Baker	Sep 2009 Johanneshof

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