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Title	Speaker	Date
Choosing Reality: A Zen Perspective Serial: RB-03760 Seminar_What_Is_Reality? The talk examines the concept of reality from a Zen perspective, suggesting that individuals can choose the reality in which they wish to live by engaging with both the mind and body as interconnected entities. The discussion... *Practice, Time, Lay*	Richard Baker	May 2004 Johanneshof
February 2004 talk, Serial No. 01555 Serial: RB-01555 Practice-Week_The_Path_of_the_Breath This talk explores the practice of Zen through the lens of breath awareness, emphasizing non-reactivity and the separation of breath from consciousness to cultivate an imperturbable mind. Discussions include the playful... *Consciousness, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2004 Johanneshof
Consciousness Beyond Words and Thought Serial: RB-01556 Practice-Week_The_Path_of_the_Breath The talk explores the intricacies of language, consciousness, and awareness in Zen practice, emphasizing the limitations and transformations experienced in consciousness through practices like "brabbling" and structured breath... *Practice, Consciousness, Breath*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2004 Johanneshof
Breath Awakens Zen Consciousness Serial: RB-01554 Practice-Week_The_Path_of_the_Breath The talk explores the integration of breath in Zen practice, emphasizing breath as both a technique and an experiential process that interweaves consciousness, awareness, and the physical body. By drawing parallels between... *Breath, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2004 Johanneshof
Breath, Dreams, and Zen Koans Serial: RB-01553B Practice-Week_The_Path_of_the_Breath The talk discusses the practice of engaging with Zen koans through embodied experiences rather than intellectual understanding, focusing on the koan's capacity to evoke memorable images that influence both conscious and... *Koan, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2004 Johanneshof
Breath: The Anchor of Zen Practice Serial: RB-01557 Practice-Week_The_Path_of_the_Breath The talk discusses the role of breath as a tuning mechanism in Zen practice, highlighting its use in connecting awareness to the body and mind without the interference of emotions. It contrasts spontaneous action in the Buddhist... *Practice, Breath, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2004 Johanneshof
Breath as the Pathway to Zen Serial: RB-01552 Practice-Week_The_Path_of_the_Breath The talk centers on the concept of "The Path of the Breath," emphasizing the practice of mindfulness and attention in Zen Buddhism through the act of breathing. It highlights how breathing, an automatic bodily function, becomes a... *Breath, Practice, Pain*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2004 Johanneshof
Breath as Living Zen Scripture Serial: RB-01553A Practice-Week_The_Path_of_the_Breath The talk emphasizes the role of koans as expressions of the Zen oral tradition and explores the integration of the breath into spiritual practice, relating the Eightfold Path to one's views, intentions, and conduct. The speaker... *Breath, Mindfulness, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2004 Johanneshof
Breath's Journey in Zen Life Serial: RB-01558 Practice-Week_The_Path_of_the_Breath This talk discusses the path of breath in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of posture, the subtlety of breathing, and the perception of 'non-graspable' feelings. It explores the interconnectedness of body, breath, and... *Breath, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 2004 Johanneshof
Cultivating Consciousness in Western Buddhism Serial: RB-01547B Seminar_The_Discovery_of_the_World The talk explores the dynamics of lay practice and the development of a consistent and evolving viewpoint within Western Buddhism. It discusses the recursive nature of revisiting foundational teachings like the five skandhas and... *Practice, Emptiness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2004 Johanneshof
Mindfulness Beyond the Discursive Self Serial: RB-01547A Seminar_The_Discovery_of_the_World This talk explores the interplay between concepts of self and consciousness within Zen practice, emphasizing the distinction between the discursive and host mind. It addresses the roles of intention, ego, and the functions of... *Practice, Consciousness, Ego*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2004 Johanneshof
Mindful Interplay: Zen's Inner Journey Serial: RB-01546 Seminar_The_Discovery_of_the_World The February 2004 talk primarily explores the interplay of mind and self in Buddhist practice, emphasizing the importance of discerning between intentional and discursive thoughts in cultivating non-judgmental awareness. It... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2004 Johanneshof
Zen Gaze: Path to Self-Discovery Serial: RB-01549 Seminar_The_Discovery_of_the_World The talk delves into the challenge of perceiving one's identity and presence, using Zen philosophy to explore themes around self-awareness, consciousness, and the nature of existence, drawing connections to the teachings on... *Practice, Emptiness, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2004 Johanneshof
Zen Heart: Consciousness and Self-Care Serial: RB-01548 Seminar_The_Discovery_of_the_World The talk explores the concept of the heart from a Zen Buddhist perspective, questioning how love and consciousness interrelate within Western and Eastern cultural contexts. It examines the practical implications of meditation in... *Love, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2004 Johanneshof
Embracing Emptiness: Compassionate Wisdom Unfolds Serial: RB-01550 Seminar_The_Discovery_of_the_World The talk explores the concept of "non-referential space" and its relation to emptiness, emphasizing the intimacy of compassion and wisdom integral to Buddhist practice. It examines how relinquishing personal reference points can... *Emptiness, Love, Practice*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2004 Johanneshof
Sangha Dynamics: Path to Inner Stability Serial: RB-01551 Seminar_The_Discovery_of_the_World The talk explores the concept of integrating monastic and lay Zen practices and the role of community, or Sangha, in maintaining daily spiritual discipline. It addresses how personal and collective practice within Zen communities... *Practice, Love, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Feb 05 2004 Johanneshof
Zen and Therapy: Interconnected Minds Serial: RB-02824 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the intersection between Zen practice and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concepts of separation, connectedness, and the transformative potential of mindfulness and meditation. Discussions include the... *Practice, Consciousness, Silence*	Richard Baker	2004
Zen Horizons: Language, Perception, Awareness Serial: RB-02825 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, focusing on concepts like the precision of perception, the verticality of language, and the "nowness" as a spatial experience rather than temporal.... *Time, Name, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	2004
Zen Beyond Knowing Serial: RB-02823 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar discusses the intersection of Zen practice with psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of enlightenment through consciousness versus beyond it. It evaluates the role of consciousness in achieving a state of... *Consciousness, Practice, Separation*	Richard Baker	2004
Layers of Consciousness in Zen Therapy Serial: RB-02822 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the multifaceted nature of consciousness, self, and awareness within the contexts of Zen and psychotherapy. It questions the distinctions between consciousness and awareness, exploring how these terms are used... *Consciousness, Concentration, Practice*	Richard Baker	2004
Beyond Consciousness: Embracing Experiential Freedom Serial: RB-02826 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the dynamic between awareness and consciousness, focusing on the prevalent "survival mode" consciousness in Western culture and its implications for personal identity and societal norms. It critiques this... *Consciousness, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	2004
Embrace the Void: Discover Not Knowing Serial: RB-02827 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The seminar discusses the concept of emptiness in Zen philosophy, focusing on the implications of "not knowing" and the illusory nature of entities, including the self. It draws parallels between the lack of definitive substance... *Bell, Emptiness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	2004
Unraveling Consciousness Through Zen Enfolding Serial: RB-02829 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of the self and world through Zen philosophy, emphasizing their emptiness and the impact of such realization on consciousness. It delves into Heidegger's notion of 'dwelling,' comparing it to a... *Love, Breath, Work*	Richard Baker	2004
Zen and Self Beyond Perception Serial: RB-02828 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the relativity of existence and the interconnectedness of self and environment as observed through Zen practices. Concepts such as emptiness and... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	2004
Merging Minds: Zen Meets Psychology Serial: RB-02821 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and Western psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of 'self', mind, consciousness, and presence. Drawing from nearly 45 years of meditation practice and the teachings of Suzuki... *Practice, Consciousness, American*	Richard Baker	2004
Mindful Interdependence: Embrace Impermanence Serial: RB-01545 Seminar_What_Is_Mind? The talk explores the intersections of Buddhist practice and consciousness, focusing on the nature of mind and the transformative potential of consistent practice. Core themes include the limitations and capabilities of personal... *Practice, Consciousness, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Nov 14 2003 Berlin
Mindfulness Unveiling the Mind's Nature Serial: RB-01544 Seminar_What_Is_Mind? The seminar focuses on the exploration of the concept of "mind," particularly through the practice of mindfulness as articulated in Zen teachings. It emphasizes the development of non-conceptual awareness, the experience of non-... *Time, Karma, Practice*	Richard Baker	Nov 14 2003 Berlin
Unconstructed Stillness: Zen Mindfulness Path Serial: RB-01543B Seminar_What_Is_Mind? The talk explores the concept of "mind" within Zen practice, focusing on mindfulness and the act of "noticing without thinking." It discusses the story of Shui Do and Nan Yuan as an illustration of respecting the host mind by... *Practice, Mindfulness, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Nov 14 2003 Berlin
Exploring the Fluid Mind-Body Connection Serial: RB-01543A Seminar_What_Is_Mind? The seminar "What Is Mind?" explores the interplay between physical postures and mental states, a key concept in Zen and yogic practices. The talk emphasizes the importance of 'noticing' as a practice, examining differences... *Practice, Breath, Intention*	Richard Baker	Nov 14 2003 Berlin
Choosing the Mindful Path Serial: RB-01542 Seminar_What_Is_Mind? The seminar "The Mindful Path to Awareness" delves into the question of "What is mind?" It explores how the mind shapes and perceives the world, the relationship between mind and body, and the practice of differentiating... *Practice, Buddhism, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Nov 14 2003 Berlin
Mindful Transformation Through Intentional Awareness Serial: RB-01541 Seminar_True_Intentions The talk focuses on the concept of "intentional awareness" within Zen philosophy, contrasting it with the "specious present" as described by William James. The discussion considers how teachings, such as the Buddhist precepts and... *Practice, Intention, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Nov 09 2003 Johanneshof
Think Non-Thinking: Embrace Impermanence Serial: RB-01539 Seminar_True_Intentions This talk explores the nature of intentional thoughts and host versus guest mind, drawing on Zen teachings and everyday consciousness practice, and investigates valid cognition, distinguishing perception from delusion, and the... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Nov 08 2003 Johanneshof
Zen Intentions: Mindful Integration Journey Serial: RB-01540 Seminar_True_Intentions The talk explores the nuanced concept of intention from a Zen perspective, distinguishing between different types of intention and thought processes. It highlights the difference between "host" and "guest" mind, and how different... *Intention, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 08 2003 Johanneshof
Mindful Perception Beyond Thought Serial: RB-01538 Seminar_True_Intentions The talk examines the epistemological foundations of Zen practice, emphasizing the distinction between the conceptual mind and direct perception. It references historical attempts to establish valid cognition, exploring the role... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 07 2003 Johanneshof
Interconnected Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01537 Seminar_True_Intentions The talk focuses on the interconnectedness between personal perception and the broader relational environment, exploring concepts like the 'small self' and 'foreground and background.' It tackles the challenge of embodying... *Practice, Posture, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Nov 07 2003 Johanneshof
Beyond Entities: Embracing Dynamic Awareness Serial: RB-01536 Seminar_True_Intentions This talk examines the concept of "true intentions," encouraging a shift in perception from thinking in entities to understanding dynamic relationships. The discussion includes the dualism of host mind and guest mind, a... *Practice, Intention, Time*	Richard Baker	Nov 06 2003 Johanneshof
Host Mind: Blossoming Beyond Buddhas Serial: RB-01533 Seminar_Tuth_and_Reality The talk explores the Zen practice's unique emphasis on distinguishing the "guest mind" from the "host mind" as part of achieving a deeper practice, with the aim of creating a space where individual experiences surpass those of... *Time, Breath, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2003 Hannover
Peeling Perception: Direct Insight Unveiled Serial: RB-01534 Seminar_Tuth_and_Reality The talk explores the concept of "valid cognition" in Buddhist practice, contrasting it with conceptual understanding, and the importance of engaging with reality directly through perception rather than through concepts. Through... *Time, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2003 Hannover
Host Mind: Evolving Zen Realization Serial: RB-01532 Seminar_Tuth_and_Reality The seminar explores Zen practice with a focus on the concept of the "uncorrected mind" and distinguishes between "host mind" and "guest mind." It emphasizes that Zen practice is not about returning to Buddha's mind but evolving... *Practice, Consciousness, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2003 Hannover
Mindfulness Beyond Time's Illusions Serial: RB-01531 Seminar_Tuth_and_Reality The discussion explores the interconnectedness of reality and personal consciousness, drawing from Zen teachings to emphasize the importance of realizing a mind free of temporal constraints, such as before and after. Yuan Wu's... *Consciousness, Practice, Intention*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2003 Hannover
Embodied Mindfulness Beyond Concepts Serial: RB-01535 Seminar_Tuth_and_Reality The talk explores the complexities of perceiving concepts versus feelings, using Zen practices such as Sesshin and the four foundations of mindfulness. The discussion emphasizes how attention to physical posture influences mental... *Mindfulness, Posture, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2003 Hannover
Perceiving Beyond Perception in Zen Serial: RB-01530 Seminar_Tuth_and_Reality The main theme of this talk explores the interplay between truth, reality, and experience in the Zen practice, emphasizing the contrast between one's understanding of reality and truth and asking whether our happiness or... *Practice, Buddhism, Suffering*	Richard Baker	Oct 31 2003 Hannover
Exploring Depths of Nighttime Mind Serial: RB-01529A Sesshin The talk focuses on the concept of a "nighttime mind," which refers to a deeper level of consciousness often obscured by habitual thinking and daylight awareness. The speaker emphasizes the importance of shared practice and... *Stillness, Time, Silence*	Richard Baker	Oct 17 2003 Johanneshof
Host Mind, Guest Mind Harmony Serial: RB-01528 Sesshin The main thesis of the talk is to explore the distinction and interaction between the "host mind" and "guest mind," particularly within the context of Zen practice and zazen meditation, while emphasizing the direct experience and... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 17 2003 Johanneshof
Zen Unveiled: The Dual Path Serial: RB-01526 Sesshin The talk explores the principles of Zen practice, emphasizing the duality inherent in transformation processes, such as the dual nature of bodies, minds, breaths, and languages. It discusses the foundational elements of Zen... *Practice, Enlightenment, Intention*	Richard Baker	Oct 17 2003 Johanneshof
Zen and the Space of Awareness Serial: RB-01527 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "unobstructed awareness" in Zen practice, highlighting the integration of the "space of the mind" with the "space of objects," a concept echoed in the Heart Sutra's teachings on emptiness. It... *Practice, Enlightenment, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 17 2003 Johanneshof
Zens Timeless Space of Awareness Serial: RB-01529B Sesshin The talk explores the Zen practice's focus on the convergence of space-like awareness and timelessness, contrary to teleological methods that aim towards a specific end. Zen's distinct practice is highlighted by its non-linear... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Oct 17 2003 Johanneshof
Return to Stillness: Zen Awareness Unveiled Serial: RB-01510 Seminar The talk examines the nature of Zen practice, exploring its connections to ancient traditions and the cultivation of awareness distinct from discursive consciousness. It discusses the relationship between mind and body and the... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Aug 29 2003 Luzern
Awakened Awareness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01509 Seminar The talk explores the concept of a "realized life" in Buddhism, focusing on the distinction between ordinary experience and awakened awareness through practice. Emphasis is placed on cultivating a questioning mind, understanding... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Aug 29 2003 Luzern
Mindful Dialogues in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01511 Seminar The main thesis of this talk explores the dialogue between the "host" and "guest" minds within Zen practice, emphasizing the role of situational wisdom. It delves into the experience of Sazen and meditational practices, examining... *Practice, Time, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Aug 29 2003 Luzern

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