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Title	Speaker	Date
Perceiving Reality: Beyond Ideal Forms Serial: RB-01434B Sesshin The talk delves into the Buddhist understanding of perception compared to the Platonic ideal, emphasizing the Buddhist view that reality is understood as it is, through perception rather than through an ideal version. The speaker... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Experiencing Reality Beyond Concepts Serial: RB-01434A Sesshin The talk explores the concept of perception in the context of Madhyamaka philosophy, emphasizing the practice of experiencing dual perception, which involves simultaneously perceiving the object and awareness. This practice... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Zen Rhythms of Mindful Existence Serial: RB-01433B Sesshin The talk focuses on the concept of "pace pulse" and its significance in Zen practice, emphasizing the unique rhythm of life and rituals within a Zen monastery. The discussion extends to the process of naming and recognizing "... *Breath, Vow, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Living Beyond Reason: A Zen Exploration Serial: RB-01433A Sesshin The talk begins by discussing the roles of Jisha and Anja, religious assistants in a monastery, emphasizing their importance in representing the Sangha's Dharma questions. The central thesis explores the philosophical and Zen... *Vow, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Oct 12 2002 Johanneshof
Zen Awareness: Beyond Words and Minds Serial: RB-01428 Sesshin The talk explores the nature of Zen practice and the unique world it assumes and generates. It discusses the concept of noticing through Zen teachings and the impact of Zen stories and koans on mindfulness. Special attention is... *Practice, Time, Dogen*	Richard Baker	Aug 04 2002 Johanneshof
Unity in Stillness: Mindful Living Serial: RB-01431 Sesshin This talk explores the non-dual experience arising in meditation and the integration of body, speech, and mind within practice. The presence of unity and stillness is marked by sensations and is integral to the alignment of body... *Karma, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Aug 04 2002 Johanneshof
Embodying Zen: Presence and Practice Serial: RB-01430 Sesshin The talk focuses on the role of a Zen teacher, emphasizing that a teacher embodies Buddhism rather than merely teaching its doctrines. It explores the nature of teacher-student relationships in Zen practice and highlights the... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Aug 04 2002 Johanneshof
Rooting Zen: Mind, Body, Speech Serial: RB-01429 Sesshin The talk explores key themes from Zen practice, particularly focusing on the teachings of Deshan, Guishan, Dogen, and the practice of Wado, or "getting to the root of the word." It highlights Zen's physical and mental stillness,... *Practice, Mindfulness, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Aug 04 2002 Johanneshof
Zen Insights: Harmonizing Speech and Mind Serial: RB-01425 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk explores the interplay between body, speech, and mind, emphasizing how translating speech can become a form of practice by fostering acceptance and understanding. There is a discussion of personal insights during Zazen... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Navigating Zen: Concepts to Experience Serial: RB-01426 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk discusses the conceptual framework and practices in Zen, drawing on the teachings of Dogen and the role of concepts in understanding mind and body interaction. It explores the use of concepts to navigate between mere... *Practice, Time, Lay*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Unity Through Mindful Speech Serial: RB-01427 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk focuses on the integration of body, speech, and mind within the Buddhist practice framework, emphasizing the Eightfold Path as a procedural method for achieving a unity of these elements. Speech is considered vital,... *Practice, Pain, Bodhidharma*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Breath and Being: Unified Awareness Serial: RB-01423 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk centers on integrating body, speech, and mind through mindful practice, as inspired by Zen teachings. It emphasizes attention to breath and how mindful awareness during these processes weaves together mind and body,... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Zen Practice: Unity in Daily Chaos Serial: RB-01424 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind This talk discusses the challenges and insights gained from Zen practice during a dedicated practice period. Several themes emerge, focusing on the structure and routine provided by group practice, the interplay between daily... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Synchronizing Body, Speech, and Mind Serial: RB-01419 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk explores the concepts of "practice month" as a bridge between daily practice and the intensified practice of a traditional Sashin, focusing on body, speech, and mind as fundamental elements of Zen practice. The speaker... *Practice, Practice Period, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Personal Journeys in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01420 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk centers on the personal nature and experiences of Zen practice, highlighting the challenges and realizations encountered by practitioners. Emphasis is placed on integrating mindfulness, clarity, and acceptance into daily... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Embodied Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01422 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The main thesis of the talk centers on the integration and exploration of body, speech, and mind within Zen practice, emphasizing their interconnectedness as a means to experience reality. This practice involves a deep... *Practice, Buddhism, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Embracing Emptiness Through Mindful Harmony Serial: RB-01421 Practice-Month_Body_Speech_Mind The talk explores the integration of body, speech, and mind in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and the dissolution of distinctions between these elements. It underscores the transient and relational nature... *Practice, Practice Period, Posture*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 2002 Johanneshof
Exploring Mindfulness Through Breath Serial: RB-01413 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the "Four Foundations of Mindfulness," focusing on the development and observation of non-graspable feelings and their relationship to karma and self-awareness. The discussion moves from the non-judgmental... *Mindfulness, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Mindful Integration: Beyond Thinking Serial: RB-01412 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk centers on the practice of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, addressing the relationship between suffering and practice, the integration of mind, body, and spirit, and the application of mindfulness in various... *Practice, Breath, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Breath and Posture in Mindfulness Serial: RB-01411 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The main thesis of the talk involves the integration of the mind and breath as a foundation of mindfulness, particularly through the practice of the four postures as signs rather than symbols. It emphasizes how physical posture... *Practice, Breath, Posture*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Meditative Poetics: Seeing Life's Poem Serial: RB-01418 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_Life_and_Zen The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice, particularly Zazen meditation, and the poetic experience of life. It examines how a deeper meditative state allows unconscious thoughts to surface, resulting in clarity and... *Consciousness, Breath, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Mindful Integration for Enlightened Living Serial: RB-01409 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk discusses the integration of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness within the framework of the Eightfold Path, emphasizing the importance of bringing mindful attention to conduct, speech, and behavior as pathways to non-... *Mindfulness, Four Foundations, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Poetic Pathways to Zen Unity Serial: RB-01416 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_Life_and_Zen The talk explores the intersection of poetry and Zen practice, emphasizing the role of poetry in realizing the interconnectedness of life experiences and Zen teachings. By recounting personal anecdotes and referencing koans, the... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Zen in the Poetic Present Serial: RB-01417 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_Life_and_Zen The talk explores the nature of Zen practice and the acceptance of life as it is through the lens of poetry. It emphasizes the idea of embracing the present moment and the seemingly paradoxical role of suffering in spiritual... *Suffering, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Clarity Through Zen Mindfulness Practice Serial: RB-01410 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk delves into the practice of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness within the context of Zen, emphasizing that while these foundations are inherently a part of Zen practice, they also require structured teachings to fully... *Practice, Breath, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Zen Words, Poetic Worlds Serial: RB-01415 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_Life_and_Zen The talk from July 2002, titled "The Poetry of Life and Zen," explores the interrelation between poetry and Zen practice, emphasizing the role of language in transcending ordinary experience and engaging with the ineffable. The... *Poetry, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Mindful Speech, Transformative Awareness Serial: RB-01408 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the practice of mindfulness, focusing on the integration of mind and body through observing one's own speech and breath, a key aspect of the Eightfold Path in Buddhism. The discussion emphasizes the role of... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Mindful Pathways to Transformation Serial: RB-01407 Seminar_The_Four_Foundations_of_Mindfulness The talk primarily analyzes the Eightfold Path, emphasizing the foundational role of mindfulness within Buddhist practice. The concepts of "right" or "integrated" views in the Path are explored, highlighting their role in... *Practice, Mindfulness, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Zen and Poetry: Transcending Language Barriers Serial: RB-01414 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_Life_and_Zen This seminar discusses the integration of Zen philosophy and poetry in understanding human experience. The central exploration is how Zen practices, such as Zazen, and poetic expression can reflect and transform the human... *Poetry, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2002 Johanneshof
Embrace No-Ance for Deep Perception Serial: RB-01406 Seminar_The_Languages_of_Experience,_What_are_we_talking_about? The talk discusses the nature of self-observation and the interplay between different aspects of perception, emphasizing the concept of observing one's own thoughts and the utility of not naming experiences to achieve a deeper... *Practice, Observe, Work*	Richard Baker	Jun 09 2002 München
Unified Mind: Discovering Consciousness Through Zen Serial: RB-01405 Seminar_The_Languages_of_Experience,_What_are_we_talking_about? The talk delves into the dynamics of consciousness, discussing the distinctions between the foreground mind, background mind, and a unified field of mind that encompasses both. Meditation is presented as a tool for stabilizing... *Practice, Buddha, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Jun 09 2002 München
Embracing Impermanence: Mindful Reality Serial: RB-01403 Seminar_The_Languages_of_Experience,_What_are_we_talking_about? The talk explores the interconnectedness of mind, body, and phenomena, emphasizing the importance of shared practice and perception. It discusses the concept of the "background mind" as a presence beyond individual mind-body... *Practice, Time, Impermanence*	Richard Baker	Jun 08 2002 München
Embracing Impermanence Through Present Awareness Serial: RB-01404 Seminar_The_Languages_of_Experience,_What_are_we_talking_about? The talk addresses the integration of Buddhist teachings on impermanence, suffering, and non-duality into everyday experience, particularly emphasizing the practice of recognizing appearances as they occur. The key focus is on... *Practice, Time, Impermanence*	Richard Baker	Jun 08 2002 München
Embodied Zen: Living the Eightfold Path Serial: RB-01402 Seminar_The_Languages_of_Experience,_What_are_we_talking_about? The seminar discusses the concept of "languages of experience" in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of engaging directly with one's experience rather than solely relying on conceptual thought. The focus is... *Practice, Time, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jun 07 2002 München
Zen's Dance with Emptiness Serial: RB-01401 The talk explores the concept of emptiness and originary mind in Zen practice, emphasizing the interdependence and impermanence of phenomena. It discusses the practice of navigating the 'spectrum' between existence and non-... *Practice, Emptiness, Buddha*		Jun 02 2002
Thinking Beyond Words and Concepts Serial: RB-01399 The talk explores the nature of thinking, proposing that thinking is a process shaped by individual experiences and affirming its multifaceted nature, ranging from verbal constructs to kinesthetic and emotional experiences. The... *Practice, Emptiness, Time*		Jun 01 2002
Zen Compassion in Everyday Action Serial: RB-01400 The talk explores the Zen koan in which Yunyan asks Daowu about the Bodhisattva of great compassion, who is said to have many hands and eyes, with Daowu responding that it is like someone reaching for a pillow in the night. This... *Practice, Koan, Bodhisattva*		Jun 01 2002
Experiencing Emptiness Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01398 The talk focuses on the concept of "emptiness" within Zen practice, particularly emphasizing its experiential rather than purely intellectual understanding. The discussion draws parallels between the nature of emptiness and... *Practice, Emptiness, Work*		May 31 2002
Zen Waves: Navigating Life's Crises Serial: RB-01397 The talk delves into the metaphor of water and waves to illustrate Zen practice's maturity, suggesting that once the core self is identified with water, external crises become less significant. The discourse further explores the... *Practice, Emptiness, Time*		May 31 2002
Zen Living Beyond Monastery Walls Serial: RB-01396 This talk explores the integration of Zen practice with everyday life, emphasizing the challenges faced by those practicing outside monastic settings. It discusses the difficulties of maintaining discipline and breaking personal... *Practice, Time, Work*		May 31 2002
Zen Practice Beyond Personal Stories Serial: RB-01393 The talk examines the relationship between Zen practice and psychotherapy, discussing whether personal history issues can be resolved through practice alone or if they require additional therapeutic intervention. It explores the... *Practice, Time, Work*		May 30 2002
Questioning Reality: A Zen Perspective Serial: RB-01394 The talk centers on the Zen practice of questioning, particularly through the influence and teachings of Dogen, who questioned the necessity of practice in light of inherent enlightenment. The discussion transitions into an... *Practice, Breath, Time*		May 30 2002
Trusting Mind, Transforming Practice Serial: RB-01395 The talk examines the concept of "background mind," a mental state cultivated through practices such as mindfulness and Zazen, allowing for an insightful observation of emotions and transitions between moods. It highlights the... *Practice, Meditation, Buddha*		May 30 2002
Zen Paths: Merging Minds and Worlds Serial: RB-01385 Seminar_The_Eightfold_Path The talk explores Zen Buddhist practice by examining the Eightfold Path, emphasizing the intersection of mind and body, illustrated by the architectural metaphor of Japanese buildings with no clear outside-inside distinction.... *Practice, Emotions, Karma*	Richard Baker	May 24 2002 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Everyday Mindfulness Serial: RB-01384 Seminar_The_Eightfold_Path The talk delves into the practice and integration of the Eightfold Path, analyzing how Zen teachings influence daily life through meditation and mindful awareness. The discussion explores the nature of expectations in practice,... *Practice, Time, Breath*	Richard Baker	May 24 2002 Rastenberg
Unveiling Truths Through Intentions Serial: RB-01382 Seminar_The_Eightfold_Path This talk explores the transformation that arises from integrating the teachings of the Eightfold Path into one's life. It is emphasized that the Eightfold Path can guide one towards their fundamental nature, with attention given... *Intention, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	May 24 2002 Rastenberg
Cultivating Awareness Through Interconnectedness Serial: RB-01383 Seminar_The_Eightfold_Path The talk explores the concept of interdependence and interconnectedness, emphasizing the challenges of defining entities like "spring" due to their dynamic nature. It discusses the integration of mindfulness into daily life,... *Time, Intention, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 24 2002 Rastenberg
Embodying Impermanence on the Path Serial: RB-01381 Seminar_The_Eightfold_Path The talk addresses the relationship between experience, perception, and the direct practice of the Eightfold Path within the framework of Yogacara Buddhism. The discussion emphasizes the practice of 'non-knowing' and '... *Practice, Suffering, Time*	Richard Baker	May 24 2002 Rastenberg
Soundscapes of Zen: Perception Unbound Serial: RB-01380 Seminar_The_Eightfold_Path The seminar explores the intricacies of perception, impermanence, and interconnectedness within Zen philosophy, using the Eightfold Path as a framework for deepened understanding. The concept of 'views and intentions' as... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	May 24 2002 Rastenberg
Embracing Impermanence: A Buddhist Journey Serial: RB-01379 Seminar_The_Eightfold_Path The talk focuses on the Eightfold Path within Buddhism, emphasizing the integration of teachings into daily life and recognizing the impermanence and unpredictability of existence. This seminar, designed as a prelude to a longer... *Buddhism, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 24 2002 Rastenberg

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