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Title	Speaker	Date
Zen Habits: Embracing Each Moment Serial: RB-01212 Seminar_A_Sentient_World The talk delves into the concept of organization within oneself, emphasizing how habitual acts and intentional pauses become integral to the practice of Zen. It explores the interplay between form, emptiness, and the habitual... *Practice, Wisdom, Time*	Richard Baker	Apr 28 2000 Düsseldorf
Embracing Reality's Pause for Insight Serial: RB-01211 Seminar_A_Sentient_World This seminar discusses the concept of "pause" in the breath cycle and its broader implications for understanding existence and consciousness. The session emphasizes the idea that reality is a convergence of various causes and... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Apr 28 2000 Düsseldorf
Mindful Pauses: Path to Insight Serial: RB-01206A Sesshin The talk primarily focuses on the importance of "pausing" in Buddhist practice and its connection to the Four Noble Truths and concepts of mindfulness. The discourse elaborates on the pause as a mechanism to break the "flow of... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Apr 2000 Crestone
Embracing Wholeness Beyond Duality Serial: RB-01206B Sesshin The talk focuses on the role of Dharmakaya and Sambhogakaya in Zen practice, exploring their impact on consciousness and the body. It discusses the experience of non-duality and interconnectedness, proposing that changes in... *Practice, Dharmakaya, Time*	Richard Baker	Apr 2000 Crestone
Zen's Silent Dialogue Explored Serial: RB-01204B Sesshin The primary thesis of this talk explores the contrasts between Western and Asian cultural concepts, specifically within Buddhist practices, such as the understanding of the absolute and the relative. The discussion delves into... *Practice, Japan, Culture*	Richard Baker	Apr 2000 Crestone
Transcend Concepts: Embrace The Nameless Serial: RB-01204A Sesshin The talk discusses the concept of stabilizing oneself in truth through Zen practices, emphasizing the importance of transcending image and concept-based understandings to experience a deeper, more direct connection with the self... *Name, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Apr 2000 Crestone
Interdependence in the Path of Practice Serial: RB-01207 Sesshin This talk explores the concept of the "three bodies" in Buddhism, with a focus on the Nirmanakaya, and emphasizes the necessity of integrating one's life into the practice through a multi-generational understanding and commitment... *Practice, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Apr 2000 Crestone
Embodied Truth in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01205A Sesshin The talk explores the interplay between personal identity and practice in Zen, emphasizing the challenge of maintaining meaningful engagement with life through a stabilized understanding of truth. It draws from Zen texts to... *Practice, Offering, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Apr 2000 Crestone
Transcending Consciousness: Embracing Dynamic Presence Serial: RB-01205B Sesshin The talk explores the challenge of perceiving beyond categories of consciousness, emphasizing the necessity of experiencing Buddhism not merely as a religious or conceptual practice, but as an engagement with the presence. It... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Apr 2000 Crestone
Merging Differences in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01197 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the interplay of strict practice and acceptance in Zen philosophy, as discussed in Suzuki Roshi's teachings, along with the notion of merging difference and unity from the "Sandokai." It reflects on how practice... *Practice, Consciousness, Karma*	Richard Baker	Mar 26 2000 Crestone
Balancing Constructs in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01198 Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the interplay between construction and non-construction within Zen practice, emphasizing the notion that labeling these concepts is itself a form of construction. It draws on ideas from the Sutra of the Sixth... *Practice, Emptiness, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Mar 26 2000 Crestone
Balancing Zen Practice and Insight Serial: RB-01617 Practice-Period_Seminar This talk explores Zen duality, emphasizing the balance between strict practice and accepting reality, as articulated in Suzuki Roshi's teachings. A central theme is the interplay between structured mindfulness practice and a... *Practice, Consciousness, Karma*	Richard Baker	Mar 26 2000 Crestone
Unity in Duality: Zen's Paradox Serial: RB-01618 Practice-Period_Seminar The talk explores the intersection of constructed and unconstructed realities, referencing Zen practices that guide understanding through oppositional teachings and the dissolution of dualities in perception. Insights on these... *Practice, Precepts, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Mar 26 2000 Crestone
Embracing Timeless Wisdom in Moments Serial: RB-01199B Practice-Period_Talks The talk explores the concept of ancient wisdom, emphasizing the transformative aspects of practice and the importance of shifting one's viewpoint. It discusses the integration of ancient teachings into contemporary life,... *Practice, Wisdom, Time*	Richard Baker	Mar 07 2000 Crestone
Karma Liberation Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01199A Practice-Period_Talks The talk discusses the concept of karma from the perspective of practice within Zen Buddhism. It emphasizes the transformation of personal experience through attentive practice, describing this as moving from a "karma fluid zone... *Practice, Breath, Posture*	Richard Baker	Mar 07 2000 Crestone
Zen's Timeless Path of Enlightenment Serial: RB-01202 Seminar_Causation_and_Realization The seminar on "Causation and Realization" explores various dimensions of enlightenment within Zen practice, emphasizing the experiential nature of enlightenment beyond cultural frameworks and its manifestations in art and... *Enlightenment, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 18 2000 Johanneshof
Embodying Non-Dual Presence Serial: RB-01203 Seminar_Causation_and_Realization The talk mainly explores the concepts of causation, realization, and non-duality in Buddhist practice, emphasizing the importance of moment-to-moment presence and perception. It suggests that enlightenment can be enacted by... *Enlightenment, Practice, Karma*	Richard Baker	Feb 18 2000 Johanneshof
Karma and Zen: Living the Practice Serial: RB-01200 Seminar_Causation_and_Realization The talk explores the concepts of causation, realization, enlightenment, and practice within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing a nuanced understanding of karma as conditional and non-deterministic. It outlines the importance of... *Practice, Posture, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 18 2000 Johanneshof
Awakening Through Mindful Presence Serial: RB-01201 Seminar_Causation_and_Realization The seminar focuses on understanding practices related to acceptance and realization in Zen, emphasizing how simple actions can lead to profound insights. The discussion explores concepts of completion and perfection in daily... *Practice, Buddhism, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Feb 18 2000 Johanneshof
Interconnected Journeys in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01190B Practice-Week_Causation_and_Realization The talk discusses the integration of practice into daily life within the Zen tradition, emphasizing collaboration over individualism and exploring how consciousness connects us beyond physical boundaries. Key topics include the... *Practice, Enlightenment, Posture*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2000 Johanneshof
Enlightenment Through Continuous Practice Serial: RB-01190A Practice-Week_Causation_and_Realization This talk explores the nature of causation and realization within the framework of Zen practice, focusing on the Avatamsaka Sutra's questions about enlightenment and the practices of enlightening beings. The discussion emphasizes... *Practice, Zazen, Lay*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2000 Johanneshof
Embracing Chaos: A Zen Path Serial: RB-01191 Practice-Week_Causation_and_Realization The talk discusses the interplay between acceptance and completion, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the necessity of embracing the tension between order and chaos as central to Zen practice. It emphasizes the role... *Practice, Enlightenment, japanese*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2000 Johanneshof
Present Moment, Enlightenment Unveiled Serial: RB-01192 Practice-Week_Causation_and_Realization The talk examines the intricate relationship between enlightenment practices and the present moment, discussing how fundamental enlightenment forms the basis of all enlightenment experiences. The discourse outlines four types of... *Practice, Enlightenment, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2000 Johanneshof
Transcending Perception Through Zen Mindfulness Serial: RB-01196 Practice-Week_Causation_and_Realization The talk centers on mindfulness practice, addressing the challenge of perceiving reality as it truly is, liberated from subjective constructions. It discusses the role of consciousness and mental representations in experiencing... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2000 Johanneshof
Zen Harmony: Mind, Breath, Unity Serial: RB-01195 Practice-Week_Causation_and_Realization The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice with mindfulness, particularly focusing on the integration of mind and breath, the concept of non-duality in Zen teachings, and the bodhisattva vow as central to self and... *Practice, Buddha, Breath*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2000 Johanneshof
Integrating Zen Into Daily Life Serial: RB-01193 Practice-Week_Causation_and_Realization The talk explores the intricacies of Zen practice, emphasizing the integration of practice with everyday life rather than treating it as a separate entity. It delves into the philosophical underpinnings of practice, drawing on... *Practice, Zazen, Love*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2000 Johanneshof
Embodied Clarity Through Zazen Serial: RB-01194 Practice-Week_Causation_and_Realization The talk centers on the relationship between bodily awareness in zazen practice and the development of spiritual realization. It discusses how zazen can lead to a clearer mind by navigating through karma, describing how... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 2000 Johanneshof
Embodied Awareness Through Zazen Serial: RB-00626 Summary The talk primarily discusses the practice of Zazen meditation and its intricate relationship to Zen philosophy, highlighting the inherent challenges of maintaining regular practice outside supportive environments. The... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Richard Baker	Nov 24 1999
Unifying Mind Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-00629 The discussion explores the concept of "mind beyond states" through the practice of Zazen and Zen philosophy, emphasizing the integration of body, breath, and mental states to access a fundamental or "fourth mind... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Richard Baker	Nov 24 1999
Zen Aliveness: Embracing a Sentient Universe Serial: RB-01176 Talk_Sentient_World The talk addresses the concept of a sentient world, exploring the interplay between mind, body, and the universe in Zen practice. The speaker reflects on Zen's unique approach to understanding aliveness, emphasizing meditation's... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Nov 04 1999 Hannover
Zen Practice and the Fourth Mind Serial: RB-01175 Talk The talk explores Zen practice, particularly focusing on the concept of a "fourth mind" that integrates the states of waking, dreaming, and non-dreaming deep sleep. The discussion emphasizes that Zen practice is fundamentally... *Practice, Posture, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 24 1999 Luzern
Embodied Awakening Through Zen Elements Serial: RB-01177 Sesshin This talk explores the concept of "shared practice" and "starting from the beginning" within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the transformative potential of these practices. Discussions focus on distinguishing between... *Karma, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Oct 16 1999 Johanneshof
Embodied Mindfulness Through Zazen Harmony Serial: RB-01178 Sesshin This talk delves into the concept of interconnection between mind and body through the practice of Zazen and emphasizes mindfulness in day-to-day activities. The speaker elaborates on the practice of recognizing the "four... *Practice, Intention, Karma*	Richard Baker	Oct 16 1999 Johanneshof
Transformative Zen: Embracing Unified Awareness Serial: RB-01179 Sesshin The talk delves into the interplay between karma and mental activity, highlighting the transformational power of zazen meditation on one's mind and karma. It explores the concept of 'thusness' from Dogen's teachings, emphasizing... *Practice, Buddha, japanese*	Richard Baker	Oct 16 1999 Johanneshof
Radiating Kindness, Embracing Interconnection Serial: RB-01180 Sesshin The talk explores the practice of Zen with an emphasis on the four immeasurables, the notion of radiating friendliness and kindness, and the importance of perceiving the physical world as a constantly flowing and interpenetrating... *Dogen, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Oct 16 1999 Johanneshof
Illusions and Reality in Zen Perception Serial: RB-01171 Seminar_The_Sangha_Body This talk centers on the concepts of perception, understanding, and interconnectedness within Zen Buddhism, exploring how individuals perceive and interpret their reality without the possibility of absolute standard or external... *Sangha, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 17 1999 Kassel
Sangha Synergy: Swimming in Oneness Serial: RB-01172 Seminar_The_Sangha_Body This talk explores the concept of "the Sangha body" and how it relates to Zen teachings and human interaction. It delves into the metaphor of being 'fish swimming in water' to describe the communal aspect of the Sangha and the... *Practice, Time, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Sep 17 1999 Kassel
Zen Clarity Through Communal Connection Serial: RB-01170 Seminar_The_Sangha_Body The talk explores the concept of Sangha and its intrinsic link to the idea of Buddha nature within Zen practice, emphasizing that starting from a state of "not knowing" allows one to perceive things as they truly are, without... *Sangha, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 17 1999 Kassel
Awakening to Sound and Presence Serial: RB-01173 Seminar_The_Sangha_Body The talk discusses the imbalance in sensory perception, particularly the dominance of visual over other senses, in Western society. It explores two pedagogical approaches in Zen: the development of wisdom through maturation and... *Practice, Buddha, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 17 1999 Kassel
Awakening to Non-Dual Awareness Serial: RB-01174 Seminar_The_Sangha_Body This talk explores the concepts of awareness, consciousness, and meditation in the context of Zen philosophy, emphasizing the difference between conscious awareness and a deeper, non-dual awareness. It discusses the notion of "... *Buddha, Sangha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 17 1999 Kassel
Zen's Dance of Attention Serial: RB-01168 Sesshin The talk primarily concerns the concept of attention and the observer in Zen practice, emphasizing the complexity and simultaneous nature of observing oneself, drawing attention to memory's role in this process. The discussion... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Sep 04 1999 Roseburg
Seeing the World Anew Serial: RB-01167 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "one objectness" in Zen practice, emphasizing that objects and experiences are known only through themselves in the present moment and should be approached with equanimity and a fresh perspective... *Buddha, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 04 1999 Roseburg
Intention and Stillness in Meditation Serial: RB-01166A Sesshin The talk centers on the practice of sesshin, emphasizing the concepts of "one objectness" and intention during sitting meditation. The discussion highlights the importance of giving precedence to sitting and stillness over... *Intention, Practice, Stillness*	Richard Baker	Sep 04 1999 Roseburg
Unveiling Reality: Koans and Perception Serial: RB-01166B Sesshin This talk explores the layers of Buddhist teachings, focusing on a famous koan about Zhaozhou and the notion of interconnected subjectivity. The discussion delves into the concept of perception within yogic and Buddhist contexts... *Koan, Culture, Heart Sutra*	Richard Baker	Sep 04 1999 Roseburg
Threads of Zen: Meditation and Love Serial: RB-01169 Sesshin The talk delves into the intricate connections between Zen practice and the symbolic significance of Buddha's robe, exploring how precepts and meditation weave into the broader philosophical and emotional framework of Zen... *Practice, Love, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Sep 04 1999 Roseburg
Living Buddha: Moment by Moment Serial: RB-01165 Talk This talk centers on the practice of recognizing and embodying one's inherent Buddha nature within contemporary life, challenging the notion of achieving enlightenment or realization as a static, personal accomplishment. The... *Peace, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 03 1999
Mindfulness in the Field of Zen Serial: RB-01164 Talk The talk primarily explores the concept of "The Field of Mind" in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the significance of meditative practice and the importance of understanding mind as a function rather than an entity. The discussion... *Practice, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Sep 03 1999
Zen and the Art of Awareness Serial: RB-01160 Seminar_Zen_and_Focusing The main thesis of the August 1999 talk is the exploration of similarities and practices between Zen philosophy and psychological focusing, particularly focusing on inner awareness, non-correction, and the integration of body and... *Practice, Consciousness, Meditation*	Richard Baker	Aug 08 1999 Achberg
Breath, Mind, Presence: Embodied Awareness Serial: RB-01161 Seminar_Zen_and_Focusing This seminar delves into the interplay of Zen and focusing practices, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and understanding the mind before thought arises. It discusses the challenge and transformative potential of holding... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Aug 08 1999 Achberg
Mindful Perception and Zen Oneness Serial: RB-01163 Seminar_Zen_and_Focusing The talk explores the intersection of perception, mindfulness, and Zen philosophy, emphasizing non-dual mindfulness and how the dissolution of self-other distinctions enhances connectedness. It examines the concept of the Alaya-... *Practice, Time, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Aug 08 1999 Achberg

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