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Title	Speaker	Date
Sangha Dynamics and Spiritual Growth Serial: RB-01347A Sesshin The talk focuses on the dynamics of teacher-student relationships within a Zen Sangha, emphasizing the importance of practice periods in different locations, such as Crestone and Johanneshof, and their role in personal and... *Practice, Consciousness, Work*	Richard Baker	Oct 13 2001 Johanneshof
Zen Workflows: Balancing Task and Tranquility Serial: RB-01344 Working-Practice-Week_Talks The talk explores the integration of work and formal Zen practice, emphasizing the balance between zazen and daily tasks during a work-practice week. The discussion reflects on Avalokiteshvara's symbolic role in recognizing and... *Work, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 30 2001 Johanneshof
Perfecting Imperfection in Community Practice Serial: RB-01345 Working-Practice-Week_Talks The talk discusses the nature of community practice within a Zen center and the challenges of balancing personal and communal work. Key themes include the exploration of cultural development as a gradual process and the idea that... *Work, Sangha, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 30 2001 Johanneshof
Zen Proportion in Global Crisis Serial: RB-01343 Working-Practice-Week_Talks The talk discusses the importance of establishing proportion in life and the need for collective responsibility in the face of global crises. The speaker reflects on Zen principles, such as using koans as a meditative process,... *War, Work, Culture*	Richard Baker	Sep 29 2001 Johanneshof
Zen Attention: Transforming Perception's Power Serial: RB-01342 Working-Practice-Week_Talks The talk explores the concepts of attention and intent within the context of Zen practice, using the example of a child to illustrate these ideas. It delves into how these concepts differ from and relate to artificial... *Buddhism, Balance, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 28 2001 Johanneshof
Breath Mind: Embracing Present Uniqueness Serial: RB-01336 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The talk focuses on the Zen concept of being present in the "Buddha field" by embracing the uniqueness of each moment, achieved through the practice of mindfulness and breath awareness. There is an emphasis on the idea of "breath... *Breath, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Embracing Doubt in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01341 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The talk explores the concept of doubt in Zen practice, contrasting psychological doubt with existential doubt, and the practice of embracing doubt as an essential part of Zen meditation. The discussion emphasizes the role of... *Doubt, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Awakening Awarenergy: Buddha Within All Serial: RB-01335 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The talk delves into the concept of "What is Buddha?" emphasizing that understanding Buddha should not be confined to historical or cultural categories but viewed as a potential inherent within everyone. It discusses the practice... *Buddha, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Awakening in the Buddha Field Serial: RB-01339 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The seminar delves into the nature of the Buddha field, discussing the attitude of openness and starting from where others are, while recognizing the limits of this approach. The discussion includes insights on how the Buddha... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Generating Enlightenment Through Collective Practice Serial: RB-01340 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? This talk explores the concept of whether the Buddha nature is uncovered or generated, with a focus on the creation of Buddha fields through practice and consciousness. It suggests an alternative view to traditional Zen teachings... *Time, Buddha, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Buddha Paths: Personal Journeys, Global Peace Serial: RB-01337 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? The talk explores the concept of a "Buddha field," emphasizing the need to understand and practice Buddhism on a human scale. The discussion integrates responses to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, contrasting these... *Buddha, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Permeating Presence: Zen Beyond Monasteries Serial: RB-01338 Seminar_What_Is_Buddha? This talk explores the nuances of Zen practice beyond the traditional confines of monasteries, arguing that it permeates everyday life and involves a profound sensitivity to the present moment. It delves into the concept of the "... *Buddha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 20 2001 Berlin
Anchoring the Mind in Pure Questioning Serial: RB-01334 Talk The talk examines the foundational practice of questioning in Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the importance of asking "what is it?" to explore deeper understandings of life disconnected from cultural confines. It highlights the... *Culture, Buddhism, Posture*	Richard Baker	Sep 05 2001 Johanneshof
Beyond Hot or Cold: Zen Freedom Serial: RB-01330 Sesshin The talk explores concepts of Zen practice, primarily focusing on Dongshan's koan about a place with no hot or cold, encouraging practitioners to find inner tranquility and freedom from societal constructs. It discusses the... *Practice, Time, Koan*	Richard Baker	Aug 25 2001 Johanneshof
Embrace the Moment's Wild Potential Serial: RB-01331 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of detachment from past relationships and aspirations, emphasizing the importance of being present in life's unpredictability, likened to encountering 'tigers and rhinos.' It discusses the Zen notion... *Time, Koan, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 25 2001 Johanneshof
Zazen Harmony: Mind and Universe Connected Serial: RB-01332 Sesshin The talk focuses on zazen practice and the teachings of Dogen, emphasizing the ordering of body, breath, mind, and vitality beyond personal likes and dislikes. The discussion explores Dogen's philosophy of turning sutras and... *Practice, Dogen, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Aug 25 2001 Johanneshof
Beyond Dichotomies: Zen Unity Embodied Serial: RB-01333 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of the unison of body and mind in Zen practice, particularly through the practice of Zazen. It emphasizes how Zazen invites practitioners to experience a space where traditional dichotomies such as... *Practice, Culture, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Aug 25 2001 Johanneshof
Sangha: Living Zen Through Presence Serial: RB-01328 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk centers on the exploration of personal practices, habits, and the role of the Sangha in understanding and living Zen teachings. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the distinction between psychological... *Sangha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Aug 23 2001 Johanneshof
Sangha: Fluid Identity Through Zen Serial: RB-01326 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk explores the concept of Sangha, focusing on the fluid nature of the body and the transformation of individual and social identity through Zen practice. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, the... *Sangha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Aug 23 2001 Johanneshof
Interwoven Threads of Spiritual Community Serial: RB-01327 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk primarily explores the interconnectedness of the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, emphasizing the essential nature of community in spiritual practice and the concept of shared responsibility. The discussion also... *Practice, Sangha, Time*	Richard Baker	Aug 23 2001 Johanneshof
Sangha: Path to Collective Awakening Serial: RB-01325 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk emphasizes the importance of the concept of Sangha in Buddhism, exploring how it is fundamentally linked to personal relationships and the quest for becoming the type of person one wishes existed in the world. It... *Sangha, Buddhism, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 21 2001 Johanneshof
Embracing All-at-Once in Zen Serial: RB-01324 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha This talk explores the concept of the Three Jewels in Buddhism—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—and emphasizes the understanding of Sangha as an integral part of the refuge in the three. It discusses how Zen Buddhism aims to extend... *Consciousness, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Aug 20 2001 Johanneshof
Buddha Within: Embodying Enlightened Relationality Serial: RB-01322 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk emphasizes the importance of integrating the concepts of Buddha-nature and Bodhisattva ideals into one's personal practice. It explores the theme of realizing one's potential to become a Buddha and the interconnectedness... *Practice, Buddha, Work*	Richard Baker	Aug 19 2001 Johanneshof
Balancing Openness and Resistance in Zen Serial: RB-01323 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk explores the interplay between openness and resistance within the practice of Zen, emphasizing the balance between personal boundaries and community engagement. The conversation delves into how this dynamic fosters a... *Practice, Work, Openness*	Richard Baker	Aug 19 2001 Johanneshof
Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life Serial: RB-01321 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk addresses the practice of incorporating the Three Jewels—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—into daily life, focusing on the challenges and rewards of residential group practice, including family dynamics and the integration of... *Practice, Lay Practice, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Aug 15 2001 Johanneshof
Transcending Boundaries: Embodying Cosmic Mindfulness Serial: RB-01318 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk explores the concept of the "Dharma body" and its importance in Zen practice, emphasizing a fluid view of the body that transcends physical and mental boundaries. The discussion highlights the significance of ritual and... *Koan, Mindfulness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 15 2001 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Mindful Presence Unveiled Serial: RB-01319 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk explores the practice and philosophy of Zen Buddhism, focusing on the integration of body and mind as encapsulated in the notion of the "Dharma body." The discussion emphasizes the importance of experiencing the body as... *Intention, Time, Love*	Richard Baker	Aug 15 2001 Johanneshof
Zen and the Dance of Concepts Serial: RB-01320 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk focuses on the exploration of concepts and their effects on perception and understanding within Zen practice. There is an examination of how concepts shape experiences and limit perspectives, contrasting them with direct... *Practice, Pain, Time*	Richard Baker	Aug 15 2001 Johanneshof
Embracing Dharma Beyond Words Serial: RB-01317 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha This discussion explores the concept of the "three jewels" in Buddhism—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—focusing on how to communicate Dharma in a culturally relevant way without relying solely on traditional Buddhist terminology. The... *Buddha, Sixth Patriarch, Suzuki Roshi*	Richard Baker	Aug 14 2001 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Beyond Physical Perception Serial: RB-01316 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk explores the concept of the body as more than a physical entity, discussing its role as a medium for experiences beyond the conventional senses, relating to the idea of the body as an interconnected part of the world.... *Practice, Time, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Aug 13 2001 Johanneshof
Embodied Interconnectedness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01315 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha This talk explores the practice of taking refuge in the Three Jewels—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—by discussing the body's role in experiencing and realizing these aspects of Zen philosophy. It draws parallels between yogic and... *Time, Practice, Culture*	Richard Baker	Aug 12 2001 Johanneshof
Zen Beyond Concepts: Embrace Inner Enlightenment Serial: RB-01314 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk explores resistance in Buddhist practice, particularly the internal conflict that arises as one delves deeper into Zen, contrasting conceptual understanding versus experiential realization. The discussion emphasizes the... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Aug 09 2001 Johanneshof
Beyond Thought into Buddha Nature Serial: RB-01313 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk discusses the concept of Buddha nature and its relation to the non-arising of cognition within Zen practice, emphasizing the Trikaya—the three bodies of Buddha—as background context. The speaker explores the idea that... *Love, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Aug 09 2001 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Mindful Practice Serial: RB-01310 Practice-Month_The_Three_Jewels,_Buddha_Dharma_Sangha The talk focuses on the practice of Buddhism, exploring the concept of the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, alongside the practice of Zazen. The discussion examines the realization of Buddha nature beyond intellectual... *Practice, Buddha, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Aug 07 2001 Johanneshof
Awakening the True Inner Self Serial: RB-01304 Seminar_A_Delicious_Painted_Cake The seminar explores the concept of Buddha nature and its relationship to personal identity, questioning whether it is an inherent quality or something to be realized through practice. The discussion also covers Bodhisattva... *Buddha Nature, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 26 2001 Münster
Cultivating Compassionate Presence in Practice Serial: RB-01309 Seminar_A_Delicious_Painted_Cake This talk examines the integration of generosity and patience within the practice of the Paramitas, emphasizing the balance between giving and receiving. The discussion highlights how these virtues, when supported by energy,... *Practice, Generosity, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Jul 26 2001 Münster
Interwoven Lives: A Shared Awakening Serial: RB-01307 Seminar_A_Delicious_Painted_Cake The talk explores the concept of interconnectedness between beings, particularly focusing on the experiences of nursing mothers as a metaphor for the intimate confluence of consciousness and the dissolution of inside-outside... *Consciousness, Buddha, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Jul 26 2001 Münster
Unfolding Enlightenment Through Zen Lineage Serial: RB-01308 Seminar_A_Delicious_Painted_Cake This talk explores the concept of enlightenment within the Zen tradition, highlighting the varied forms—mental, emotional, and physical—and cautioning against psychological inflation. It emphasizes the importance of lineage,... *Practice, Culture, Intention*	Richard Baker	Jul 26 2001 Münster
Awakening Compassionate Buddha Nature Serial: RB-01306 Seminar_A_Delicious_Painted_Cake The talk explores the concept of Buddha nature and its elusive nature, emphasizing the mutual aspiration found in Bodhisattva practice and the importance of face-to-face transmission in developing the path fully. It highlights... *Practice, Buddha, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Jul 26 2001 Münster
Embodying Inner Buddha Through Transformation Serial: RB-01305 Seminar_A_Delicious_Painted_Cake The talk examines the concept of Buddha-nature and the responsibility inherent in the Bodhisattva vow. It encourages individuals to strive to embody the qualities they wish to see in others, emphasizing personal transformation as... *Buddha, Bodhisattva, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 26 2001 Münster
Mindful Pathways to Zen Awakening Serial: RB-01302 Seminar_Contemporary_and_Traditional_Bodhisattva-Practice The main theme of the July 2001 talk focuses on the practice of Zen and the bodhisattva path, emphasizing the integration of mindfulness practices and the role of consciousness in these teachings. It explores the concepts of... *Bodhisattva, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jul 12 2001
Mindful Living Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01301 Seminar_Contemporary_and_Traditional_Bodhisattva-Practice The talk explores the practice of mindfulness within the frameworks of traditional and contemporary Zen philosophy, focusing on the distinctions between body-mind and mind-body as experienced in zazen. It emphasizes the... *Practice, Mindfulness, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Jul 12 2001
Embodied Zen: Presence Through Practice Serial: RB-01303 Seminar_Contemporary_and_Traditional_Bodhisattva-Practice The talk explores the concept of Bodhisattva practice through the lens of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of integrating traditional teachings with contemporary experiences. The discussion focuses on using language in a... *Practice, Bodhisattva, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jul 12 2001
Beyond Words: Zen Presence Serial: RB-01300 Seminar_Contemporary_and_Traditional_Bodhisattva-Practice The content of the transcript is non-substantive and lacks specific details or references to the practice of Bodhisattva, Zen philosophy, or relevant texts. The repetitive language does not provide meaningful content related to...	Richard Baker	Jul 12 2001
Timeless Moments: Mindfulness Unveiled Serial: RB-01299 Seminar_Contemporary_and_Traditional_Bodhisattva-Practice The talk emphasizes the importance of bringing a sense of pause and attention to each moment in the practice of mindfulness, which facilitates the recognition of the particularity and potential "timelessness" of each object of... *Breath, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 12 2001
Embodied Generosity in Mindful Practice Serial: RB-01298 Seminar_Contemporary_and_Traditional_Bodhisattva-Practice The talk focuses on contemporary and traditional practices of the Bodhisattva, specifically integrating the six paramitas, starting with generosity. It explores the idea of a "mind of generosity" and how it connects to broader... *Practice, Mindfulness, Generosity*	Richard Baker	Jul 12 2001
Ripening Time in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01289 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the concept of "ripening time" in Zen practice, emphasizing the perception of time as non-linear and subjective. It distinguishes between ordinary time and ripening time, using this framework to explain... *Time, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Mindfulness Bridges Buddhism and Psychotherapy Serial: RB-01290 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on the integration of mindfulness in daily life and its implications for personal and communal relationships. It emphasizes the practice of mindfulness... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Beyond Perception: Experiencing Shin Serial: RB-01294 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the interplay between Buddhism, Taoism, and psychology, focusing on the concept of "shin" as a condition of mind beyond regular perception and understanding. Various Zen teachings, personified by historical... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach
Zen Sense: Body Meets Mind Serial: RB-01293 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy The talk explores the integration of Zen Buddhist practice and psychotherapy, focusing on bodily awareness and the concept of "know thyself." It emphasizes the importance of cultivating awareness beyond mere consciousness to... *Consciousness, Practice, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jun 13 2001 Schlierbach

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