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Title	Speaker	Date
Finding Balance Through Zen Emotions Serial: RB-00844 Seminar_Yaoshan_Ascends_the_Seat The seminar addresses the complex interplay between Zen Buddhist teachings and human emotions such as greed and aggression, emphasizing that emotions should not be suppressed but rather understood and managed through mindfulness... *Consciousness, Anger, Practice*	Richard Baker	1993 Rastenberg
Awakening to the Miracle of Now Serial: RB-00845 Seminar_Yaoshan_Ascends_the_Seat This talk explores the nuances of mindfulness and meditative practice within Zen philosophy, focusing on the concepts of consciousness and how these relate to the koan about "Yaoshan Ascends the Seat." The discussion highlights... *Consciousness, Koan, Name*	Richard Baker	1993 Rastenberg
Compassionate Balance: Justice Through Emptiness Serial: RB-00812 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness The talk addresses the interplay between compassion, justice, and forgiveness within a Buddhist framework, using a narrative involving Suzuki Roshi and an incident of forgiveness after a personal tragedy. It explores the tension... *Practice, Compassion, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Sep 27 1992 München
Zen Path: Compassion through Emptiness Serial: RB-00810 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness The talk explores the concept of compassion within the framework of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing its integration with the notion of emptiness and the continuity of mind. The discussion includes an examination of how practices like... *Time, Compassion, Practice*	Richard Baker	Sep 26 1992 München
Inherent Equanimity: Beyond Morality Serial: RB-00811 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness This talk delves into the concept of equanimity, emphasizing its role beyond moral frameworks, suggesting it is an expression of our inherent state of being. Concepts discussed include neutrality beyond like and dislike, and how... *Practice, Anger, Compassion*	Richard Baker	Sep 26 1992 München
Flowing Through Emptiness and Form Serial: RB-00809 Compassion_The_Dance_of_Love_and_Emptiness The talk titled "The Dance of Love and Emptiness" centers on exploring the Mahayana Buddhist concept that form and emptiness are fundamentally the same, a teaching that parallels the role of 'truth' in Western philosophy. The... *Emptiness, Practice, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	Sep 25 1992 München
Awakening Through Compassionate Perception Serial: RB-00804 Sesshin This talk explores the Zen practice of perceiving the world through the lens of emptiness and compassion, suggesting that recognizing the lack of inherent representation in everything leads to a refreshed presence and deeper... *Compassion, Love, Emptiness*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Embodied Zen Awakening Through Presence Serial: RB-00800 Sesshin The talk explores the dynamic interplay between the physical and the phenomenal world through Dogen's teachings and the Zen practice of "One Finger Zen" from the koans of Zhu Te. The narrative underlines the importance of an... *Koan, Culture, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Embodied Zen: Beyond Mind and Ego Serial: RB-00802A Sesshin The talk explores the practice of Zen Buddhism through the lens of the ten bodies of a Buddha, emphasizing the continuity of self and the physical engagement through zazen. It discusses the transformation brought about by... *Practice, Culture, Time*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Transcending Duality Through Zen Perception Serial: RB-00801 Sesshin The talk explores the interplay between perception and reality, discussing how cultural, historical, and personal factors influence our perceptual distinctions such as subject-object and background-foreground. It emphasizes the... *Culture, Koan, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Sep 1992 Roseburg
Transcending Duality Through Zen Insight Serial: RB-00793 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth The primary focus of this talk is the exploration of Buddhist teachings on duality and non-duality, notably the establishment and understanding of the two truths within the context of Zen practice. It delves into the transition... *Practice, Emptiness, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Perception Unveiled: Zens Duality Dance Serial: RB-00792 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth The talk explores the Zen concepts of the two truths and the nature of perception, discussing how personal and cultural biases shape understanding and reality. It delves into Zen practices for perception and attention,... *Consciousness, Practice, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Interdependent Mindfulness Serial: RB-00790 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth The seminar focuses on the establishment of the two truths within oneself as a pathway to Buddhahood, emphasizing the role of dependent co-arising and mindfulness. It discusses how understanding and integrating the two truths—a... *Mindfulness, Buddhism, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Embracing Fluid Reality Through Zen Serial: RB-00791 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth This talk explores the nature of perception and existence through the lens of Zen philosophy, focusing on the concepts of order, chaos, and the non-inherent nature of existence. It emphasizes the significance of recognizing... *Koan, Bodhisattva, Zazen*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Awakening Through Non-Dual Perception Serial: RB-00794 Seminar_Buddhahood_and_the_Establishment_of_the_Two_Truth This seminar discusses the concept of non-dual perception in Zen Buddhism and its relationship to Yogacara teachings. It delves into the practice of achieving original mind through the rejection of categorical thinking, utilizing... *Practice, Consciousness, Faith*	Richard Baker	Jul 03 1992 Rastenberg
Embracing Emptiness Through Mindful Perception Serial: RB-00755 Seminar The seminar focuses on exploring the relationship between mindfulness, perception, and the concept of emptiness, drawing on Zen teachings like the Ten Oxherding Pictures. The discussion emphasizes the transition from controlling... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Fluid Consciousness: Mind-Body Harmony Serial: RB-00756 Seminar The seminar discusses the intersection of meditation and perceptual awareness, particularly focusing on the fluidity of consciousness and its connection to the body. It explores the dichotomy between solidity and fluidity in both... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Elements of Mindful Embodiment Serial: RB-00787 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The talk focuses on the intersection of physical and meditative practices, emphasizing the subtleties of body awareness and how this can enhance one's meditation experience. The role of the traditional five elements—earth, water... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Tipping Into Zen: Body Intelligence Serial: RB-00757 Seminar The talk explores the concept of body intelligence, particularly how athletes experience a heightened state of awareness, described as "tipping," where they feel disconnected from the earth while performing. This phenomenon... *Consciousness, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Embrace Emptiness Through Mindfulness Serial: RB-00786 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The seminar titled "The Poetry of the Body" focuses on the exploration of the body within Zen practice, emphasizing the metaphor of the ten ox-herding pictures to illustrate stages of self-awareness and mindfulness. A key... *Practice, Zazen, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Breathing Zen: Merging Body and Spirit Serial: RB-00754 Seminar The talk explores the foundational aspect of integrating breath and body in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of breath in connecting the material and spiritual planes. The discussion transitions between explaining the... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Breath Weaves Mindful Zen Poetry Serial: RB-00785 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The seminar focuses on the "Poetry of the Body," emphasizing a Zen approach to exploring the body through meditation and breath, likening it to an intricate weave of mind and breath akin to poetry. Central to the discussion is... *Breath, Practice, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Grace Through Mindful Attention Serial: RB-00789 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The seminar explores the concept of grace within a Buddhist context, drawing parallels between grace and specific attentional practices. The discussion delves into the stages of experiencing grace, from feeling a calling by the... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Embodying Zen: Beyond Consciousness Limits Serial: RB-00788 Seminar_The_Poetry_of_the_Body The talk explores the concept of "body intelligence" as experienced by highly trained athletes who describe an altered state of consciousness referred to as "tipping." This state mirrors spiritual traditions such as the charisms... *Consciousness, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	Jul 01 1992 Rastenberg
Illuminating the Inner Zen Journey Serial: RB-00773A Sesshin The talk discusses the complexities and nuances of Zen practice, focusing on the metaphor of a shared "interior space" created through zazen and how this connects with lineage transmission, the Sangha, and the sense of presence.... *Buddhism, Koan, Wisdom*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Embracing Chaos in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00770A Sesshin The talk focuses on exploring the tension between order and randomness in Zen practice, particularly within the context of sesshin. Through the famous koan "Bring me my rhinoceros fan," emphasis is placed on the integration of... *Practice, Buddhism, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Nature's Pulse in Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-00772B Sesshin The talk examines the complex understanding of simultaneity and transmission in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the relevance of sensory experiences and nature in spiritual practice. The discussion contrasts cultural differences,... *Time, Buddha, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Stillness Embodies Zen's Completeness Serial: RB-00770B Sesshin The talk discusses the practice of sesshin, particularly emphasizing the importance of "still sitting" in Zen Buddhism. It highlights how this practice integrates mind and body, allowing practitioners to harness Zen teachings... *Practice, Koan, Posture*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Evolving Zen Practice in Europe Serial: RB-00773B Sesshin The talk centers on exploring innovative ways to conduct Zen practice in Europe, emphasizing the importance of adapting traditional practices to contemporary contexts. The discussion highlights the possibility of integrating koan... *Practice, Lay Ordination, Koan*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Presence in the Dance of Zen Serial: RB-00774 Sesshin The talk explores the integration of Zen culture and practice, emphasizing the significance of "jeweled mirror samadhi" and the complex interplay between teacher and student dynamics as exemplified by Dung Shan's reverence for... *Compassion, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Embodied Zen: Wisdom Through Senses Serial: RB-00771A Sesshin The talk explores the concept of "perfection in action wisdom" within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of integrating the understanding of inner and outer worlds through sesshin experiences. It discusses the inversion of... *Wisdom, Consciousness, Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Sangha: Beyond the Self, Together Serial: RB-00772A Sesshin This talk explores the concept of "Sangha," emphasizing its role as a unique identity that transcends individual personalities through shared practice. The discussion highlights how this collective identity fosters a deeper... *Sangha, Koan, Time*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Sangha Synergy: Bridging Cultures Serial: RB-00771B Sesshin The talk explores the theme of community (Sangha) and questions of cultural perceptions and philanthropy within German and American contexts. The speaker reflects on personal experiences and interactions within German culture,... *Culture, Time, Buddha*	Richard Baker	Jun 1992 Roseburg
Silent Path to Non-Dual Wisdom Serial: RB-03726 Seminar_Vimalakirti`s_Silence The talk explores the significance of Vimalakirti's silence in the context of Zen practice, particularly focusing on the concept of non-duality and its realization through silence and non-representation. The comparison is drawn... *Silence, Manjushri, Koan*	Richard Baker	Feb 04 1992
Mindful Pathways: Bridging East and West Serial: RB-02580 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk explores the concept of "mercy teachings" in Buddhist philosophy, contrasting these with "adept teachings." The discussion further examines the comparative views of Zen Buddhism and Steiner's spiritual practices,... *Practice, Buddhism, Breath*	Richard Baker	1992
Breath Bridges Body and Mind Serial: RB-02581 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk primarily explores the relationship between breath practices in Qigong and Taoism, and their connection to Zen and Buddhist practices. The discussion delves into the role of conscious breathing as a foundational element... *Practice, Breath, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	1992
Breath: The Bridge to Being Serial: RB-02579 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk centers on the practice of breath energy within Qigong, Taoism, and Buddhism, emphasizing its crucial role in spiritual and physical practices. Breath is described as fostering a deep connection with the physical body... *Practice, Breath, Buddhism*	Richard Baker	1992
Zen Carpentry: Building Metaphysical Bridges Serial: RB-02574 Conference_Lindisfarne The talk discusses the exploration and application of Zen principles, focusing on the relationship between personal experience of metaphysical phenomena and Zen practice. The speaker reflects on the potential integration of Zen... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Richard Baker	1992
Koans and the Art of Being Serial: RB-00799A Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The talk explores the role of language and perception in Zen practice, focusing on the koan, "Where do the ancients go to rest?" and the concept of a construct within teaching. It emphasizes the independence of words from the... *Time, Koan, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Awakening in Tang Dynasty Zen Serial: RB-00798B Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The talk elaborates on the lay practice and understanding of koans, focusing specifically on the story of Matsu and Baizhang as depicted in Case 11 of the "Blue Cliff Record." It explores the concept of engaging and detaching... *Practice, Koan, Meditation*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Blurring Boundaries Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-00799B Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The seminar focuses on aligning lay practice and koan study to reduce the contrast between daily life and Sesshin, facilitating a more seamless transition into meditative practice. Key themes include the relinquishing of personal... *Time, Ceremony, Koan*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Zen Stream: Flowing Mindfulness Everyday Serial: RB-00805 Seminar_The_Living_Stream_of_Consciousness_and_Awareness The seminar titled "The Living Stream of Consciousness and Awareness" addresses integrating Zen practice into daily life for laypeople, contrasting it with monastic approaches and emphasizing the concept of a "stream" as a... *Practice, Koan, Posture*	Richard Baker	1992 Münster
Zen Koans: Agents of Transformative Change Serial: RB-00798A Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The talk focuses on the transformative impact of serious Zen practice, using koans to illustrate the inherent challenges and potentials for personal evolution. This transformation often disrupts one's existing lifestyle as the... *Koan, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Zen Meets Mindfulness: Evolving Beyond Ego Serial: RB-00782 Seminar_The_Formation_and_Maturation_of_Mind_and_Psyche This talk explores the integration of Zen Buddhism with Western mindfulness practices, focusing on the interplay between ego and identity within personal narratives and how they mature. It emphasizes the necessity of blending... *Practice, Ego, Consciousness*	Richard Baker	1992 Rastenberg
Unified Zen: Body and Mind Harmony Serial: RB-00778 Seminar_The_Mystery_of_Unity The talk explores the concept of unity within Zen practice, emphasizing the relationship between physical and mental discipline and the role of architecture as a metaphor for spiritual practice. It discusses the Zen mind as an... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1992 Berlin
Awareness and Consciousness in Zen Flow Serial: RB-00777 Seminar_The_Mystery_of_Unity This talk explores the distinctions between awareness and consciousness within Zen practice, emphasizing how dreams and distractions can act as a bridge to deeper awareness. The discussion outlines how consciousness is primarily... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Richard Baker	1992 Berlin
Zen Meets Self: Bridging Minds Serial: RB-00783 Seminar_The_Formation_and_Maturation_of_Mind_and_Psyche This talk explores the integration of Buddhist practices, specifically Zen, with psychotherapy, emphasizing the teacher-student dynamic in Zen practice. The discussion outlines how understanding psychological constructs such as... *Consciousness, Practice, Work*	Richard Baker	1992 Rastenberg
Zen Koans: Pathways to Presence Serial: RB-00797 Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study This seminar focuses on the intersection of lay practice and koan study in Zen Buddhism, particularly the meditation aspect of engaging with koans and the continuous presence of a mindful state. The discussion emphasizes the... *Koan, Practice, Enlightenment*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg
Language Beyond Words: Zen Insights Serial: RB-00808 Seminar_The_Living_Stream_of_Consciousness_and_Awareness The talk explores the intricacies of language and consciousness within the context of Zen philosophy. It discusses the inability to escape language since existence is always mediated by some form of communication, whether verbal... *Time, Koan, Practice*	Richard Baker	1992 Münster
Embracing the Art of Not-Knowing Serial: RB-00795 Seminar_ Lay_Practice_and_Koan_Study The talk explores the relationship between lay practice, the study of koans, and the importance of engaging with non-graspable aspects of our experience. Central to this discussion is how practitioners should engage with elements... *Koan, Offering, Silence*	Richard Baker	1992 Roseburg

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