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Title	Speaker	Date
Mindful Transcendence Through Meditation Serial: RB-01094 Congress The talk explores the concept of "Stepping into a New World" through meditation, emphasizing how meditation transforms perception, creating an internal world that transcends ordinary experience. Discussion includes the profound... *Meditation, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Oct 10 1998 Bremen
Breath and Stillness: Pathways to Presence Serial: RB-01090 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels This talk addresses the interplay of emotions, mindfulness, and the practice of meditation within the context of Buddhism, contrasting it with Western approaches to handling emotions. A central thesis is the cultivation of... *Breath, Stillness, Emotions*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Vows Over Karma: Zen's Path Serial: RB-01089 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels The talk explores the concept of living life guided by vows rather than karma, emphasizing that wisdom and truth arise from actions aligned with Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It touches upon personal experiences in practicing Zen,... *Buddha, Vow, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Embodying Dharma: Zen's Living Art Serial: RB-01088 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels This talk discusses the symbolic and practical significance of a Buddha statue during a seminar focused on Zen philosophy, highlighting the acquisition of an Edo period Buddha for Johanneshof and its spiritual representation of... *Practice, Buddha, Time*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Embracing Interdependence Through Presence Serial: RB-01086 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels The talk explores the Buddhist concepts of interdependence, interpenetration, and taking refuge in the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. By discussing the interconnectedness of all things, the speaker delves into how... *Time, Buddhism, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Boundaryless Mindfulness: Unveiling Impermanence Serial: RB-01087 Seminar_The_Three-Jewels The talk explores the concept of the "Three Jewels" in Buddhism, emphasizing the impermanence of the self and the embodied experience of mindfulness in Zen practice. Key themes include the dissolution of the "thought shield" body... *Buddha, Practice, Breath*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1998 Berlin
Anchoring Presence: The Power of Buddha Serial: RB-01076 Talk_Amithaba_Buddha The talk explores the significance of acquiring an Amida Buddha statue as a pivotal addition to the Johanneshof practice space, reflecting on how such representations enhance spiritual practice and symbolize deeper connections to... *Buddha, Practice, Samadhi*	Richard Baker	Sep 30 1998 Johanneshof
Way-Seeking Mind in Practice Serial: RB-01083 Seminar_Way-Seeking_Mind The talk explores the concept of the "way-seeking mind," with a focus on how shifts between different states or "modes of mind" can enhance understanding and acceptance, integral to Zen Buddhist practice. It discusses the... *Practice, Intention, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1998 Johanneshof
Way-Seeking Mind Unveiled Serial: RB-01084 Seminar_Way-Seeking_Mind The talk explores the concept of "way-seeking mind" as a fundamental aspect of Buddhist practice, similar to states of intuition or being "in the zone" but distinctly different due to its reliance on regular practice and life... *Practice, Time, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1998 Johanneshof
Zen's Uncorrected Mind Journey Serial: RB-01085 Seminar_Way-Seeking_Mind The talk discusses the concept of the "uncorrected mind" in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of approaching Zazen with an accepting attitude. This allows the mind to naturally correct itself without conscious interference... *Practice, Posture, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1998 Johanneshof
Way-Seeking Mind: Practice Over Understanding Serial: RB-01082 Seminar_Way-Seeking_Mind The seminar explores the concept of "way-seeking mind," emphasizing its significance in Zen practice as a mindset that prioritizes practice over understanding. This mindset is characterized by non-comparative acceptance and... *Wisdom, Practice, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1998 Johanneshof
Interconnected Wholeness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01080 Practice-Week_Lay-Practice The talk explores the concept of the "true human body" in Zen Buddhism, examining how the energies, relationships, and actions that compose a life are interconnected and lack distinct boundaries. This is linked to the historical... *Practice, Delusion, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 07 1998 Johanneshof
Zen Beyond Monastery Walls Serial: RB-01079 Practice-Week_Lay-Practice The talk examines the concept of lay practice in Zen, contrasting with monastic practices and exploring how practitioners can incorporate Zen teachings into a lay lifestyle. Emphasis is placed on the cultural adaptation of... *Practice, Buddha, Work*	Richard Baker	Sep 07 1998 Johanneshof
Zen Practice: Presence and Transformation Serial: RB-01081 Practice-Week_Lay-Practice The talk primarily explores the importance of active practice in Zen, emphasizing the necessity of bringing focused attention to one's actions and the significance of intention in practice without becoming rigid. The discussion... *Practice, Pain, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 07 1998 Johanneshof
Mindful Living Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01078 Practice-Week_Lay-Practice The talk examines the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the formative journey of personal practice. It explores themes of responsibility, self-awareness, and maintaining an original body or "precept body"... *Practice, Vow, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Sep 07 1998 Johanneshof
Embodied Zen: Beyond Traditional Boundaries Serial: RB-01077B Practice-Week_Lay-Practice The talk explores the distinctions and intersections between lay and monastic Zen practice, focusing on historical context and practical implications. It highlights the Zen concept of "original body" or "precept body," which... *Practice, Precepts, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 07 1998 Johanneshof
Rediscovering Life Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-01077A Practice-Week_Lay-Practice The talk discusses the integration of Zen practice into daily life, emphasizing the "original form of life" through group practice as illustrated in "Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind." It explores the relationship between ideal and... *Posture, Practice, Lay*	Richard Baker	Sep 07 1998 Johanneshof
Breath and Being: Zen Unveiled Serial: RB-01072 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk delves into the intricacies of Zen practice, particularly focusing on the relationship between mindfulness, meditation, and the pursuit of self-understanding. Key themes include the interconnectedness of mind and body,... *Practice, Breath, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Aug 09 1998 Achberg
Embodied Presence Through Mindful Awareness Serial: RB-01073 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Mindfulness The seminar from August 1998 focuses on the practice of mindfulness, emphasizing a shift from identifying solely with the contents of thought to recognizing the continuity of experience through the body, breath, phenomena, and... *Consciousness, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Aug 09 1998 Achberg
Mindfulness Unveiling Consciousness Harmony Serial: RB-01075 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Mindfulness The talk explores the process of consciousness formation according to Buddhist philosophy, focusing on mindfulness and the five skandhas: form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness. It examines how these... *Consciousness, Karma, Bell*	Richard Baker	Aug 09 1998 Achberg
Breath as a Koan in Mindfulness Serial: RB-01074 Seminar_The_Practice_of_Mindfulness This seminar focuses on mindfulness within Zen practice, emphasizing breath identification as a koan and the concept of "genjo koan", which relates to fundamental life problems that are solvable but seem unsolvable with ordinary... *Buddhism, Culture, Breath*	Richard Baker	Aug 09 1998 Achberg
Mindful Attention: Path to Freedom Serial: RB-01068 Seminar_The_Buddhist_Understanding_of_Freedom This talk explores the Buddhist understanding of freedom through attention and mindfulness, emphasizing how attention directs life and impacts one's experience of self and world. It discusses the concept of the observer in... *Practice, Enlightenment, Observe*	Richard Baker	Jul 24 1998 Johanneshof
Zen and the Art of Liberation Serial: RB-01067 Seminar_The_Buddhist_Understanding_of_Freedom The talk explores the Buddhist understanding of freedom, emphasizing how it extends beyond political and social constructs to encompass spiritual freedom. The discussion highlights the influence of self-worth defined by societal... *Buddhism, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jul 24 1998 Johanneshof
Liberating the Mind Through Zen Serial: RB-01071 Seminar_The_Buddhist_Understanding_of_Freedom The talk in July 1998 engages with the concept of freedom in Buddhist practice, emphasizing the importance of cultivating an inward attention to liberate oneself from societal influences. It explores the illusion of social... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jul 24 1998 Johanneshof
Embodied Freedom in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01070 Seminar_The_Buddhist_Understanding_of_Freedom This talk focuses on the Buddhist understanding of freedom, particularly how it relates to enlightenment experiences and Zen practice. The discussion distinguishes between incremental and sudden enlightenment, highlighting "... *Intention, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jul 24 1998 Johanneshof
Zen Across Cultures: Bridging Understanding Serial: RB-01069 Seminar_The_Buddhist_Understanding_of_Freedom The main thesis of this talk examines the challenges and dimensions of practicing Zen in the West, comparing Western and Eastern perspectives on enlightenment and freedom within Zen practice. The discussion explores how cultural... *Practice, Enlightenment, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 24 1998 Johanneshof
Zen Embodiment: Mindful Everyday Movement Serial: RB-01065 Sesshin The talk explores the integration of physical practice in Zen, emphasizing using the body's intelligence over cognitive processes in practices such as folding robes, handling objects, and the tea ceremony. This embodiment leads... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 04 1998 Roseburg
Embodied Stillness, Unified Life Serial: RB-01066 Sesshin The talk explores the concept of Zen practice as an accessible yet challenging path, emphasizing the embodiment of stillness and the integration of disparate experiences into a cohesive sense of unity. Referencing teachings by... *Practice, Enlightenment, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 04 1998 Roseburg
Beyond Self: Weaving Interconnection Serial: RB-01063 Sesshin This talk explores the theme of interconnectedness within Buddhist practice, emphasizing the significance of understanding forms as interconnected and interdependent. The discussion examines the concept of continuity in our... *Breath, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jul 04 1998 Roseburg
Unity Beyond Duality: Zen Insights Serial: RB-01064 Sesshin The talk delves into the non-dual teachings of Buddhism, emphasizing the idea that form and emptiness coexist in a way that transcends cultural boundaries. Through metaphors like "the moon in the water," it explores the concept... *Practice, Culture, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 04 1998 Roseburg
Breath as Path to Presence Serial: RB-01062 Talk This talk primarily explores the practice of mindfulness and the power of attention, focusing on the Zen practice of bringing awareness to the breath as a method of achieving insight and transformation. The discussion emphasizes... *Breath, Practice, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1998 Hamburg
Awakening Through Intentional Zen Practices Serial: RB-01059 Seminar_Study_Yourself The talk explores the nature of enlightenment, focusing on the concept of self-exploration and the interplay of intention and attention. It delves into fundamental Zen practices, especially those that can aid in experiencing self... *Intention, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 26 1998 Wien
Zen Practice: Embracing Presence and Clarity Serial: RB-01060 Seminar_Study_Yourself The talk emphasizes the practice of Zen, focusing on one-pointed attention and non-interference in meditation. It discusses the importance of observing thoughts without suppression and explains how the practice of uncorrected... *Practice, Work, Bell*	Richard Baker	Jun 26 1998 Wien
Zen and the Art of Suffering Serial: RB-01061 Seminar_Study_Yourself The seminar discusses how the practice of Zen, particularly through zazen, can transform one's relationship with suffering and existential experience. The talk reflects on the interconnectedness of body, mind, and self,... *Emotions, Work, Suffering*	Richard Baker	Jun 26 1998 Wien
Awaken Now: Zen's Living Koan Serial: RB-01057 Seminar_Study_Yourself The talk explores the unique approach of Zen Buddhism in emphasizing personal discovery through practice, aligning with Dogen Zenji's teachings in the "Shobo Genzo," particularly the "Genjo Koan." The central theme is recognizing... *Practice, Koan, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	Jun 26 1998 Wien
Interconnected Selfhood in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01058 Seminar_Study_Yourself The talk discusses the concept of selfhood in Zen philosophy, exploring ideas of interconnectedness and the generation of 'actualizing minds' such as Sambhogakaya and Samantabhadra. It emphasizes practice and the experience of... *Buddha, Dogen, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 26 1998 Wien
Forgetting Self, Finding Interconnectedness Serial: RB-01056 Seminar_Study_Yourself The talk explores the teachings of the 13th-century Zen master Dogen Zenji, focusing on the phrase: "To study the self is to forget the self," highlighting its implications for understanding self-awareness and connectedness in... *Breath, Study, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Jun 26 1998 Wien
Cleansing the Mind's Hidden Currents Serial: RB-01052 Sesshin The talk from May 1998 focuses on the integral role of mind in Zen practice, emphasizing personal responsibility and energy in Sesshin (a Zen meditation retreat). It covers the "dishwater mind" concept, which involves cleansing... *Practice, Buddhism, Posture*	Richard Baker	May 23 1998 Johanneshof
Mind-Body Harmony in Zen Practice Serial: RB-01053 Sesshin The talk explores the interconnectedness of body and mind within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of cultivating an "imperturbable mind" through consistent practice and attention to physical states (mudras and postures).... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 23 1998 Johanneshof
Zazen Mind: Embracing True Awareness Serial: RB-01055 Sesshin The talk explores the essence of "zazen mind," emphasizing its role as an attitude of acceptance, a function of observing mind itself, and a capacity to cultivate the mind of acceptance. The discussion also refers to spiritual... *Zazen, Practice, Manjushri*	Richard Baker	May 23 1998 Johanneshof
Consciousness Unbound: Zen's Living Presence Serial: RB-01054 Sesshin This talk explores the practice of mindfulness in Zen, emphasizing the shift from identifying with an external observer to embracing a presence without distinction between inside and outside. It highlights the practice of... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	May 23 1998 Johanneshof
June 1998 talk, Serial No. 01567 Serial: RB-01567 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk emphasizes a practice of acknowledging the impermanence of existence through specific exercises in awareness and identification, rooted in Zen philosophy. It outlines how one can shift perceptions, particularly the "... *Practice, Breath, Time*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach
Buddhism and Therapy: Beyond Self Serial: RB-01569 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the relational and transactional aspects of psychological practice influenced by Buddhist teachings. It discusses the development of individual... *Buddha, Separation, Work*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach
Mindfulness Revolution: Bridging Buddhism and Psychotherapy Serial: RB-01571 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk explores the alignment of Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on achieving an "operative understanding" from teachings through experiential engagement and intense focus. It discusses evolving attention to catch fleeting... *Practice, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach
Zen Insights for Therapeutic Transformation Serial: RB-01570 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy This talk explores the integration of Zen teachings with psychotherapy, focusing on how concepts, such as the Five Skandhas and the Eight Sufferings, relate to self-perception and the therapeutic process. It highlights the... *Practice, Separation, Time*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach
Zazen's Embrace of Unfiltered Mind Serial: RB-01574 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk primarily explores the practice of Zen meditation, specifically Zazen, emphasizing its foundational principle of acceptance. It highlights the attitude of acceptance in Zazen as a means to cultivate an unfiltered... *Practice, Zazen, Faith*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach
Zen Intent for Transformative Living Serial: RB-01575 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The talk examines the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, focusing on the development of "intent" as a transformative practice. This involves evolving beyond mere attention or intention to an unambivalent, alchemical... *Sangha, Intention, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach
Buddhism Meets Mind: A Transformative Dialogue Serial: RB-01573 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy This talk delves into the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, addressing the concept of change as central to Buddhist and yogic practices. It explores the notion of dharma as a facet of reality, emphasizing relationships... *Samadhi, Buddhism, Time*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach
Zen Meets Therapy: Transformative Emptiness Serial: RB-01566 Buddhism_and-Psychotherapy The main thesis of the talk explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the evolution from oral tradition to written teachings to make Buddhism accessible to laypeople. The discussion highlights the... *Practice, Work, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach
Mindful Alchemy: East Meets West Serial: RB-01041 Seminar_Buddhism_and_Psychotherapy This talk explores the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, emphasizing the potential harmony between Western psychological insights and Eastern meditative practices. A discussion is presented on the metaphoric 'cooking... *Practice, Work, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	May 20 1998 Schlierbach

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