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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Koans: Unveiling Dual Truths Serial: RB-01766 Winterbranches_5 The talk discusses the role of lineage and teachings in Zen practice, focusing on the koan relationship between Matsu and Baizhang. It examines the literary and constructed nature of Zen stories and koans, emphasizing their dual... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Resonating with Koans: Daily Zen Practice Serial: RB-01772 Winterbranches_5 This talk examines the practice of engaging with koans in Zen Buddhism, illustrating how to effectively integrate koans into daily life through the method of "interleaving." Rather than seeking immediate comprehension or... *Practice, Koan, Continuous Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Wild Ducks and Zen Enlightenment Serial: RB-01771 Winterbranches_5 The main thesis of the talk revolves around Case 53 of the Hekigan Roku, examining the koan concerning Matsu, Baizhang, and the wild ducks as a metaphor for the dynamics of apprenticeship, succession, and enlightenment in Zen... *Koan, Freedom, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Zen Connections: Trust Beyond Boundaries Serial: RB-01765 Winterbranches_5 The talk explores the distinctions among different types of friendships within the framework of Zen practice, focusing on the concepts of normal friendship, Dharma friendship, and relationships with teachers. It highlights the... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Zen Renewal: Embrace Each Moment Serial: RB-01769 Winterbranches_5 The talk examines the profound nature of the statement "Today is not the same as yesterday," emphasizing Zen's focus on continuous renewal and examining one's connection to the truth, culture, and lineage through the lens of... *Koan, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Embracing Emptiness in Everyday Actions Serial: RB-01763 Winterbranches_5 The talk explores the concept of "Buddha activity" and its distinction from ordinary actions, emphasizing an introspective approach to understanding and practicing it in daily life. Discussion topics include the significance of... *Buddha, Practice, Koan*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Embracing Impermanence in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01764 Winterbranches_5 The talk explores the themes of relinquishment, discernment, and renunciation within Zen practice, emphasizing the transient nature of reality and the potential for connection within impermanence. It engages with the intricate... *Consciousness, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Embodying The Ingredients of Koans Serial: RB-01770 Winterbranches_5 This talk explores the process of engaging with koans, specifically focusing on the first koan from the "Book of Serenity," emphasizing the metaphor of ingredients as elements to be internalized rather than rushed into... *Koan, Time, Manjushri*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Zen Questions, Cosmic Insights Serial: RB-01774 Winterbranches_5 This talk explores the intricacy of Zen practice within the framework of institutional tradition, the significance of koan work, and the psychological development facilitated by psychotherapy and Zen practice. It underscores the... *Koan, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Zen Interdependence: Presence in Practice Serial: RB-01773 Winterbranches_5 The talk explores the concept of interdependence and presence within Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of koans into everyday activities and the realization of a learned, physical naturalness. Attention and its role in... *Consciousness, Koan, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Catalysts of Zen Practice Awakening Serial: RB-01767 Winterbranches_5 The talk explores the origins of one's decision to begin Zen practice, discussing how personal experiences and small events often serve as catalysts, alongside existential queries or crises. It debates the notion of when practice... *Practice, japanese, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Koan Journeys: Understanding Through Zen Experience Serial: RB-01768 Winterbranches_5 The talk focuses on the transformative experience of engaging with koans during a week-long retreat, discussing the change in approach from initial resistance to a deeper understanding and integration of koans. It highlights the... *Koan, Work, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 2007 Johanneshof
Beyond Thinking: Zen and Space Serial: RB-01657C Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The talk explores the concepts of space, home, and cultural metaphors, comparing the existential reflections associated with Heidegger's hut to Zen Buddhist teachings, particularly those of Dogen. It investigates linguistic and... *Dogen, Breath, japanese*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Dwelling in Thoughtless Presence Serial: RB-01657B Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The talk centers on the concept of "thinking" in Zen Buddhism, specifically drawing from Dogen's phrase "think, not thinking" as expressed in Fukan Zazengi. The focus is on treating thinking as an expression of gratitude and... *Zazen, Dogen, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Breath, Language, and Non-Intention Serial: RB-01657D Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher This talk focuses on the exploration of language, breath, and the concept of non-intention in Zen practice. Influenced by Baker Roshi's teachings, the discussion evaluates how the act of listening to language, presence, and... *Breath, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Unraveling Philosophies Across Time Serial: RB-01657E Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The talk explores the challenge of interpreting Heidegger and Dogen through the limitations and transformations of language across time and translation. It emphasizes the ongoing dialogue and personal engagement with their works... *Dogen, Time, Effort*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Phrasal Harmony: Zen's Connectedness Pathway Serial: RB-01657I Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The talk discusses the impact of Dogen's statements on practice, emphasizing how working with phrases can alter perception and enhance feelings of connectedness. Participants share experiences of how these phrases influence their... *Practice, Time, Community*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Generosity as Life's Ultimate Path Serial: RB-01657H Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The talk delves into the concept of giving as explored by Dogen, emphasizing the multiple dimensions of generosity within the Buddhist framework, as expressed in "Four Methods of Guidance for Bodhisattvas." It elaborates on the... *Wisdom, Bodhisattva, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Embodied Mindfulness in Dogen's Zen Serial: RB-01657A Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher This talk emphasizes the integral role of non-discursive, bodily-awareness in both the practice of Zen and the interpretation of Dogen's teachings. The discussion highlights the significance of somatic phrases that penetrate... *Dogen, Zazen, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Responding Authentically: Zen in Action Serial: RB-01657F Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The talk emphasizes the importance of responding to life events from a place of authenticity, rather than from wounds or conditioning. The seminar involves exercises to practice mindful listening and speaking to enhance presence... *Bell, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Mindful Embodiment in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01657G Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The main thesis of the talk revolves around exploring the use of phrases as a craft in Zen practice, particularly focusing on Dogen's concept of "dropping body and mind." The discussion touches upon how traditional and cultural... *Dogen, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Transcending Self: The Living Moment Serial: RB-01657J Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The discussion primarily analyzes Dogen's teachings on consciousness and self, exploring how the cultivation and authentication of the self, as described in the "Genjo Koan," revolves around the continuous practice and... *Practice, Continuous Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Timeless Being Beyond Death Serial: RB-01657K Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher The talk explores the philosophical interplay between time, death, and the self, drawing on Zen teachings and European philosophical thought. It emphasizes the Zen practice of intentional living and dying and discusses concepts... *Time, Dogen, War*	Richard Baker	Jul 2007 Johanneshof
Zen Constructs: Beyond Perception and Self Serial: RB-01656D Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk discusses the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of language, perception, and concepts in shaping consciousness. It explores the roots of the word "transit" to illustrate the... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen Minds: Navigating Consciousness and Suffering Serial: RB-01656E Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the ephemeral and conceptual nature of consciousness. It discusses the anxiety associated with conceptual understanding and the opportunity for... *Consciousness, Bell, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen Mind, Therapeutic Perception Serial: RB-01656F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This seminar explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, primarily focusing on the concept of perception within Yogacara Buddhism. Emphasizing the significance of perceiving oneself and the external object... *Consciousness, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen and Therapy: Bridging Awareness Realms Serial: RB-01656O Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy, particularly the concepts of "non-externality space" and "actualized moment," with psychotherapy, discussing the perceived challenges of combining non-conceptual states of... *Time, Consciousness, Don't Know Mind*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Awakening through Zazen Harmony Serial: RB-01752 Winterbranches_4 The talk primarily explores the distinction between Zazen mind and usual mind within Zen practice. It discusses how Zazen practice fosters a particular state of awareness that differs from everyday consciousness, emphasizing the... *Zazen, Wisdom, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Johanneshof
Embodied Koan: Beyond Mind's Grasp Serial: RB-01753 Winterbranches_4 The talk explores the interpretation and teaching of koans, particularly focusing on the "Ten Epithets of the Buddha" and the conceptual struggle they present. It critiques conventional approaches to understanding these epithets... *Koan, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Johanneshof
Living the Unsolved Zen Koan Serial: RB-01755 Winterbranches_4 The talk addresses the complexities of understanding and working with koans in Zen practice. It explores the balance between the need to solve koans intellectually versus embracing the experience of not understanding them,... *Koan, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Johanneshof
Finding Intent in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01754 Winterbranches_4 The talk explores the concept of "finding your seat" in Zen practice, emphasizing the intentional approach to both physical sitting and an internal posture in everyday life. There is a differentiation between finding and... *Buddha, Buddhism, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Johanneshof
Embodied Koans: Living the Experience Serial: RB-01756 Winterbranches_4 The talk explores the transformative practice of engaging with koans, emphasizing the embodied experience of becoming one with the koan rather than solely intellectualizing it. Discussions focus on understanding the koan through... *Koan, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Johanneshof
Koans: The Art of Unknowing Serial: RB-01757 Winterbranches_4 The talk addresses the exploration of koans within the Zen Buddhist lineage, considering their role as both a classic form of literature and a tool for deep questioning. The discussion emphasizes the process of interacting with... *Koan, Buddha, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Johanneshof
Koans: Unlocking the Zen Mind Serial: RB-01751 Winterbranches_4 The talk emphasizes the understanding and practice of koans within Zen Buddhism, discussing the deep attraction and impermeability they represent for practitioners. It stresses the significance of engaging deeply with a few koans... *Koan, Culture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Johanneshof
Zen and Psychotherapy: Bridging Now Serial: RB-01656L Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the distinctions and interactions between body and mind, consciousness, and the self. It delves into the concept of situated immediacy in... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Present-Moment Identity in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01656K Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the distinction between identity and self, with particular attention to Dogen's statement about "continuous practice which actualizes itself." The discussion emphasizes the practice of situated immediacy, where... *Continuous Practice, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen Bridges: Mindfulness and Therapy Serial: RB-01656M Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the interplay between Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on how consciousness and self are created and sustained through concepts, and the role of mindfulness in transforming sensorial immediacy into... *Consciousness, Practice, Heart Sutra*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen Meets Therapy: Emptiness and Compassion Serial: RB-01656N Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk in June 2007 explores the intersection of Zen and psychotherapy, with an emphasis on how Yogacara Zen principles and the concept of emptiness can inform therapeutic practices. It discusses the dual truths of conventional... *Consciousness, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen, Psychotherapy, and Consciousness Dance Serial: RB-01656J Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk discusses the intersection of Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the relationship between body, mind, and consciousness. It explores the distinction between bodily intuition and the consciousness of... *Practice, Consciousness, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Untangling Consciousness Through Zen Practices Serial: RB-01656C Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the interplay between Zen practices and psychotherapy, emphasizing stages of consciousness experienced during meditation and the impact of physical limitations. Notably, the discussion considers how meditative... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen Embodiment: Mind Meets Body Serial: RB-01656I Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between mind and body within the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the development of insight into this relationship through experiential engagement. It discusses the concept of a "mind-made... *Consciousness, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen Alchemy in Therapeutic Transformation Serial: RB-01656A Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on the practices of meditation, the concept of enlightenment, and the therapeutic processes in relation to mind. The discussion highlights the... *Practice, Practice Period, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Zen Pathways to Psychological Resilience Serial: RB-01656G Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, highlighting the complexity of reaching a conscious state of awareness. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and integrating foundational... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Embodied Awareness: Zen Meets Psychotherapy Serial: RB-01656H Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The discussion addresses the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, exploring how consciousness perceives itself, the role of the body in decision-making, and the communication of awareness through posture. Emphasis is... *Posture, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
Integrating Zen: Feelings to Awareness Serial: RB-01656B Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen practice, particularly Zazen (seated meditation), into daily life, with an emphasis on starting with one's feelings as a point of entry into meditation. It further discusses the concept of... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 2007 Rastenberg
From Self-Narratives to Communal Harmony Serial: RB-04004 Seminar_Sangha The talk delves into the concept of Sangha and its role in shaping self-perception and community dynamics. It contrasts the notion of self-narratives with the communal experiences fostered in meditation and Zazen practices,... *Sangha, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	May 2007 Johanneshof
Breathing Zen: Beyond Words and Lineages Serial: RB-04005 Seminar_Sangha The talk explores the concept of "Sangha practitioners" and the transmission of Zen practices through generations. It recounts a personal encounter with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, leading to reflections on recognizing a "practice... *Sangha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2007 Johanneshof
Sangha as Living Impermanence Serial: RB-04007 Seminar_Sangha The talk explores the concept of Sangha beyond its traditional symbols, emphasizing it as a field for practice and a shared refuge of impermanence. The discussion delves into the Three Jewels, viewing them as dynamic processes,... *Sangha, Practice, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	May 2007 Johanneshof
Transcending Impermanence: The Sangha Path Serial: RB-04006 Seminar_Sangha The discussion focuses on the experiences and challenges of practicing within a Sangha, exploring themes of impermanence, the concept of refuge, and the paradoxical grounding one finds in transience. The participants reflect on... *Sangha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 2007 Johanneshof
Multiverse Identities in Shared Spaces Serial: RB-04002 Seminar_Sangha This talk explores the dynamic interplay between private and public spaces, examining how personal desires and social environments shape our identities. It draws on historical shifts in cosmology, highlighting a transition from a... *japanese, Time, War*	Richard Baker	May 2007 Johanneshof

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