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Title	Speaker	Date
Sangha's Soul: Unity in Practice Serial: RB-01241 Practice-Month_Talks The talk addresses the evolution of the Sangha and the role individual and communal consciousness play in spiritual practice. The discussion explores the persistence of societal opposition to practice and the historical context... *Sangha, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Walking in the Void's Embrace Serial: RB-01242B Sesshin The talk examines the realization of Zen practice, emphasizing the sufficiency of current understanding and practice while highlighting the common lack of confidence in truly realizing Zen's potential. It underscores the... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Presence Beyond Words: Zen Moments Serial: RB-01242A Sesshin The talk primarily explores the concept of being present and finding coherence in each moment, emphasizing the practice of mindfulness and attentiveness in Zen philosophy. The discussion touches on visual meditation, exploring a... *Practice, Consciousness, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 23 2000 Johanneshof
Zen Ranks: Journey Into Awareness Serial: RB-01240 Practice-Month_Talks The September 2000 talk centers on the intricacies of Zen practice, specifically focusing on the concept of the five ranks within the Rinzai school, as formalized by Hakuin Zenji. These ranks are seen as a progression beyond koan... *Buddha, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 21 2000 Johanneshof
Beyond Thinking: Embodying Zen Awareness Serial: RB-01239A Practice-Month_Talks This talk explores the dynamic shift from a conceptual to an experiential approach in Zen practice, particularly focusing on two significant teachings: the "Five Ranks" and the "Sandokai." It emphasizes the transition from... *Practice, Sandokai, Five Ranks*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2000 Johanneshof
Vows as Symbols in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01239B Practice-Month_Talks This talk delves into the nature of the Bodhisattva vows in the context of Zen practice, emphasizing the distinction between taking vows as literal commitments versus viewing them as symbolic intentions. It explores the differing... *Consciousness, Vow, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2000 Johanneshof
Resonance and the Art of Dialogue Serial: RB-01238 Practice-Month_Talks The talk discusses the complexity of communication and perception, exploring how personal experiences, emotions, and context shape understanding and expression. The dialogue examines the difficulty in articulating feelings that... *Time, Work, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 16 2000 Johanneshof
Silent Teachings of Zen Listening Serial: RB-01237 Practice-Month_Talks The talk centers on the concept of listening in Zen practice, specifically the idea that inanimate objects can teach the Dharma, a notion drawn from dialogues between ancient Zen masters. It explores the intentionality in... *Time, Bell, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 16 2000 Johanneshof
Experiencing Zen: Beyond Analytical Understanding Serial: RB-01251 Practice-Week_Sandokai This talk centers on the interpretation and practice of Zen philosophy, with a specific focus on the text "Sandokai." The discussion explores philosophical dualities such as light and dark, wisdom and delusion, and the... *Practice, Mindfulness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Breathing Presence: Subtle Mindfulness Practice Serial: RB-01250 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk centers on the practice of mindfulness, emphasizing the subtlety and presence with each breath, devoid of any intention to achieve specific outcomes. The discussion highlights the ordinary yet profound experience of... *Breath, Practice, Effort*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Embodying Time Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01248 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk explores the multifaceted nature of time, historical continuity, and embodiment as discussed in Zen practice, emphasizing the teachings of the "Sandokai." The discourse highlights the significance of diverting mental... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Awakening Through Non-Conceptual Zen Serial: RB-01249 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk explores the theme of personal continuity and the process of maintaining non-conceptual awareness in Zen practice, highlighting the Sandokai's role in understanding this practice through "maintaining the one." This... *Practice, Sixth Patriarch, Culture*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Harmony in Zen: Beyond Translation Serial: RB-01253 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk explores the relational nature of Zen teaching, emphasizing that true understanding emerges through interaction rather than isolated study. The speaker critiques common translations of the "Sandokai" text, pointing out... *Practice, Time, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Sensory Zen: Experiencing Timeless Harmony Serial: RB-01247 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk focuses on the integration of sensory experiences and Zen practice, explaining the roles of chanting, incense, and bowing as means to engage the senses fully and achieve a holistic experience. The discussion delves into... *Time, Practice, Japan*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Unified Presence: Mindfulness in Space Serial: RB-01246 Practice-Week_Sandokai The main thesis of this talk explores the concept of "Sandokai," or the merging of difference and unity, highlighting the integration of mindfulness into both physical and mental spaces. It emphasizes the importance of... *Time, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Embodied Awakening Beyond Understanding Serial: RB-01252 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk primarily focuses on the concept of "enactment" in spiritual practice, emphasizing its role in understanding both Zen Buddhism and Tibetan visualization practices. The discussion revolves around how enactment differs... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Merging Awareness with Emptiness Serial: RB-01254 Practice-Week_Sandokai This talk explores the practice of awareness and merging with emptiness through Zen teachings, emphasizing the process of existential integration and sensory interaction. The discussion pivots on identifying the practice of... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Journey Into Zen's Experiential Order Serial: RB-01255 Practice-Week_Sandokai The talk explores the practice of the non-conceptual mind in Zen philosophy, emphasizing a journey into 'darkness' where one moves beyond distinctions towards a form of inner silence and experiential structure. The discussion... *Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 09 2000 Roseburg
Anchored Mindfulness: Discovering Inner Realms Serial: RB-01236 Practice-Month_Talks The talk discusses the significance of creating a dedicated practice environment, referencing the efforts to secure land for the Crestone center to ensure its growth and continuity. The discussion then delves into the practice of... *Mindfulness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 06 2000 Johanneshof
Interwoven Truths in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01235 Practice-Month_Talks The talk explores the interrelation of emptiness and appearance within Zen philosophy, focusing on Tosan Ryokai's Five Positions and its commentaries by Sosan Honjaku. The discussion highlights the transmission of teachings to... *Time, Emptiness, Nirvana*	Richard Baker	Sep 05 2000 Johanneshof
Sangha: The Power of Presence Serial: RB-01234A Practice-Month_Talks The talk explores the concept of Sangha as a communal practice space, proposing it as a "liberated area" for personal and communal transformation. It contrasts Sangha traditions with other social living forms, highlighting the... *Sangha, Practice, Hate*	Richard Baker	Sep 03 2000 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Aligning Spine and Spirit Serial: RB-01234B Practice-Month_Talks The talk centers on the significance of body posture, particularly the alignment of the spine, in Zen practice and its symbolic relationship to spiritual attitude. The discussion emphasizes the Zen approach of aligning physical... *Practice Period, Practice, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 03 2000 Johanneshof
Karma, Form, and Zen Freedom Serial: RB-01233 Seminar_Form_and_Freedom The talk examines the interrelation of karma, form, and freedom within Zen Buddhist practice, analyzing how these concepts influence perception and worldview. The discussion emphasizes the distinction between karma as intentional... *Karma, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jul 14 2000 Johanneshof
Forming Freedom Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01230B Seminar_Form_and_Freedom The talk examines the concept of "form and freedom" through Zen practice, focusing on the interplay between attentiveness and the dissolution of self in meditation. Using a Rumi poem as a metaphor, it delves into the idea of... *Practice, Silence, Karma*	Richard Baker	Jul 14 2000 Johanneshof
Mindful Freedom in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01231 Seminar_Form_and_Freedom The talk explores the interplay between form and freedom within Zen practice, emphasizing the role of attention in both creating and dissolving forms, thus facilitating a dharmic understanding that allows for an experience of... *Practice, Karma, Breath*	Richard Baker	Jul 14 2000 Johanneshof
Mindfulness, Karma, and Habitual Freedom Serial: RB-01232 Seminar_Form_and_Freedom This talk examines the interplay between mindfulness practice, karma, and addiction, highlighting how habits influence one's ability to engage with Zen practice effectively. The discussion emphasizes utilizing the present... *Karma, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 14 2000 Johanneshof
Zen Junctures: Form Meets Freedom Serial: RB-01230A Seminar_Form_and_Freedom The talk explores the theme of "Form and Freedom" in Zen practice, examining how practice integrates with daily life to create new and personal expressions within a historical lineage. It discusses the concept of "junctures" as... *Practice, Karma, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jul 14 2000 Johanneshof
Embodied Wisdom Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01225 Seminar_Original_Mind The seminar focuses on the practice of sitting meditation (zazen) and its impact on developing mindfulness and understanding within Zen practice. It highlights how zazen differs from mindfulness by involving the body in... *Practice, Mindfulness, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 29 2000 Rastenberg
Embodied Wisdom: Zens Infinite Now Serial: RB-01226 Seminar_Original_Mind This seminar explores the philosophical and meditative practices of Zen, focusing on how to integrate teachings like Dogen's "Genjo Koan" into daily mindfulness. The talk emphasizes the significance of holding wisdom phrases in... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 29 2000 Rastenberg
Mindful Pathways Through Consciousness Serial: RB-01224 Seminar_Original_Mind The talk delves into the concept of consciousness and awareness within a Zen Buddhist framework, exploring the potential for communication between different states of mind, including waking consciousness, dreaming consciousness,... *Posture, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 29 2000 Rastenberg
Experiencing the Zen Mind Anew Serial: RB-01223 Seminar_Original_Mind The talk focuses on the concept of "Original Mind" in Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of experiencing mind moment-to-moment to better understand its elusive nature. It contrasts different perceptions and practices of... *Consciousness, Practice, Love*	Richard Baker	Jun 29 2000 Rastenberg
Wholeness Through Dynamic Awareness Serial: RB-01227 Seminar_Original_Mind The talk explores the dynamic nature of the mind, where the "Original Mind" is not static but an ongoing activity akin to the actions of a Buddha. The discussion touches on the concept of "configurations," using senses and... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 29 2000 Rastenberg
Zen Reflections: Mind Beyond Mirrors Serial: RB-01228 Seminar_Original_Mind The talk explores the concept of "original mind" in Zen Buddhism, examining its role as a process rather than a static entity, and contrasting it with the metaphor of a mirror commonly used in teachings. It discusses how Chinese... *Practice, Consciousness, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Jun 29 2000 Rastenberg
Continuously Arriving: Time and Perception Serial: RB-01229 Seminar_Original_Mind The seminar primarily addresses the nature of time and perception, illustrating with a metaphor of the 'not-yet-arrived' Sunday to explore how moments of time can be perceived as continuously arriving rather than discrete units.... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jun 29 2000 Rastenberg
Karma and Intention in Transformation Serial: RB-01600 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy This talk examines the interplay of Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on concepts of karma, intention, and the role of societal views in understanding one's actions and consequences. It discusses how karma is not about... *Karma, Time, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Karma's Path: Zen Meets Therapy Serial: RB-01599 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk addresses the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concept of karma and its implications for personal development and therapy. It explores how moral actions and intentions impact one's mental... *Karma, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Dancing with Interdependent Realities Serial: RB-01597 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing Dogen's philosophy that everything functions with a strict sense of causality versus the redundancy often relied upon in life. The discussion draws... *Time, Practice, Karma*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Karma and Mind: A Healing Journey Serial: RB-01598 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on the concept of karma as an evolving idea influenced by meditation practices. The discourse highlights how different schools of thought, both historical... *Time, Karma, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Zen Karma and Conscious Transformation Serial: RB-01596 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The discussion centers on the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing extensively on concepts of karma, reincarnation, and the role of consciousness at the moment of rebirth. The talk explores the Zen perspective on... *Karma, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Mindful Acceptance: Bridging Zen and Therapy Serial: RB-01595 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The main focus of this discussion is on the integration of Buddhist philosophy into psychotherapy, emphasizing the practice of acceptance and mindfulness in every moment. The talk explores how techniques such as pausing and... *Practice, Suffering, Karma*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Zen Meets Therapy: Mindful Integration Serial: RB-01601 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on how ancient Zen teachings can be integrated into Western therapeutic practices. The discussion emphasizes the concept of "mind within mind" as a... *Karma, Emptiness, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Embodied Wisdom Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01602 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with psychotherapy, emphasizing the concept of "embodied wisdom." It discusses the significance of physical practices such as bowing and their impact on mental and spiritual... *Samsara, Practice, Fox*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Awareness and Happiness Through Buddhism Serial: RB-01594 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the concept of awareness and its role in navigating the modes of mind. A significant focus is on replacing suffering with a fundamental happiness... *Suffering, Practice, Happiness*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Buddhism's Role in Healing Minds Serial: RB-01593 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the potential of Buddhist teachings to provide a theoretical framework for understanding the experiential fields created in psychotherapeutic practice... *Suffering, Buddhism, Pain*	Richard Baker	Jun 21 2000 Schlierbach
Rediscovering Zen Through Ancestral Mind Serial: RB-01222 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of the "ancestral mind," a state not innate from birth but developed through practice, emphasizing the role of teachers in this transmission. The discussion navigates the intricacies of consciousness... *Practice, Consciousness, Silence*	Richard Baker	May 20 2000 Johanneshof
Enlightenment as a Silent Canvas Serial: RB-01221 Sesshin The talk explores the nature of enlightenment in Buddhism, comparing it to the act of painting, where understanding the "colors" and "canvas" represents an awareness of the world and the self. The discussion reflects on the dual... *Silence, Posture, Buddha*	Richard Baker	May 20 2000 Johanneshof
Silent Dreams, Sacred Discovery Serial: RB-01219 Sesshin The talk explores the experience of Sesshin by comparing it to a dream. Both are described as an assemblage of elements in which the entirety is foreground. Just as dreams are held together by a silent glue and feature shifting... *Love, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	May 20 2000 Johanneshof
Zen Threads in Western Tapestry Serial: RB-01220 Sesshin The talk centers on the themes of cultural exchange between Western and Buddhist traditions, particularly how Buddhism's emphasis on the development of consciousness can influence Western culture. It discusses the importance of... *Enlightenment, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 20 2000 Johanneshof
Zen's Western Dance: Balancing Traditions Serial: RB-01217 Talk The talk examines the integration of Western elements into Zen practice, highlighting challenges like maintaining traditional forms while adapting to cultural changes. It discusses adapting Zen practice to accommodate Western... *Practice, Love, Time*	Richard Baker	May 17 2000 Johanneshof
Zen Vision in Modern Society Serial: RB-01218 Talk_The_Vision_of_Zen_in_this_World The talk examines the concept of the vision of Zen in contemporary society, contrasting the traditional static societies of ancient Buddhism with modern, dynamic democracies. It explores how Zen consciousness and enlightenment... *Consciousness, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	May 14 2000 Luzern

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