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Riding the Breath of Zen Serial: RB-04178F The talk explores the experiential process of Zazen practice, highlighting the struggle of communicating the depth of this internal journey to those unfamiliar with Zen. It examines the metaphor of being in a "wave of breath" to... *Breath, Practice, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Bodyful Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04178G This talk focuses on the relationship between mindfulness and body awareness in Zen practice, emphasizing the need for a "bodyfulness" that matches mindfulness for a comprehensive spiritual experience. The discussion also... *Practice, Time, Enlightenment*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Truth in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04178H The discussion explores the relationship between mindfulness, discursive thinking, and embodiment in Zen practice. It considers the tension between intellectual understanding and physical experience, focusing on how questions and... *Breath, Time, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Transcending Boundaries: Friendship Through Practice Serial: RB-04178I The talk primarily explores the concept of friendship within the practices of Buddhism and Catholicism, aligning them as pathways to a deeper interconnectedness with the world, akin to enlightenment. The discussion extends to the... *Practice, Love, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen and the Art of Connection Serial: RB-04178J The talk explores the concept of interconnectedness within the practice of Zen, emphasizing the importance of experiencing Zazen as a relational and location-based practice. The discussion examines how mindfulness involves... *Zazen, Time, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Threads Weaving Interconnected Lives Serial: RB-04178K This talk explores the Zen concept of interdependence, emphasizing the idea that all beings and objects are interconnected and relational. It suggests that true Zen practice focuses on experiential understanding rather than... *Ceremony, Practice, Culture*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Exploring Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04178L This talk explores the nuanced distinctions and interrelations between intention, attention, and awareness within Zen practice. The discussion reflects on the cultural interpretations of impermanence and human potential,... *Intention, Consciousness, Culture*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Weaving the Zen of Connection Serial: RB-04178M The talk explores the practice of Zen chanting and its essence beyond linguistic meaning, connecting it to the concept of "relational objects" and the metaphorical notion of weaving. It examines how language and perception carry... *Practice, Buddha Nature, Work*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Mindfulness Meets Modern Therapy Serial: RB-04178N The talk explores the parallels between Zen practice, particularly through 'still sitting' or Zazen, and modern therapeutic techniques like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emphasizing the importance of noticing and accepting... *Practice, Consciousness, Enlightenment*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Inhabiting the Space Between Thoughts Serial: RB-04178O The talk examines Zen practice through images and concepts such as "background mind" and the continuity between mind and space. It highlights the evolution from seeking answers to cultivating awareness of each moment's uniqueness... *Zazen, Practice, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Releasing Thoughts, Embracing Emptiness Serial: RB-04178P The talk primarily explores the concept of "background mind" and its relation to Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of noticing and releasing thoughts rather than clinging to them. The discussion contrasts intentional and... *Practice, Time, War*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04178Q The talk explores the process of questioning within Zen practice, emphasizing the interconnectedness of bodily knowing and memory. It delves into the concept of "peripersonal space," highlighting how physical objects, such as... *Consciousness, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Interdependence: A Fluid Path Serial: RB-04178R This talk explores the integration of Zen practice with the concept of the self as an integrated, interconnected being, emphasizing the non-duality and fluidity between self and the environment. It discusses the influence of... *Practice, Buddha, Breath*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Journeys: Practice and Perception Serial: RB-04179A The talk explores the evolution of Buddhist practices and teachings, emphasizing the importance of personal practice and experience in understanding and refining these doctrines. The discussion includes reflections on the need... *Practice, Time, Doubt*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Zen: Unity Beyond Dualism Serial: RB-04179B This talk explores the concept of the "lived body" in Zen practice, emphasizing the inseparability of body and mind, and challenges the dualistic thinking of Western philosophy. It discusses the notion that decisions and actions... *Practice, Breath, Work*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Translating Zen: Beyond Words Serial: RB-04179C The talk focuses on the nuanced approach to translating and interpreting Zen texts, particularly examining the variances in translations between languages and the challenges and insights derived from imperfect translations. The... *Time, Practice, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Awareness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04179D The discourse focuses on the concept of "body space," exploring its dimensions and implications within Zen practice and understanding. The dialogue delves into the terms like "internal and external body space," "somatic space,"... *Time, Practice, Work*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Beyond Words: Zen's Silent Wisdom Serial: RB-04179E The talk focuses on the examination of language's limitations and its role in Zen practice. The discussion highlights Wittgenstein's idea that one should remain silent about the unspeakable, emphasizing the boundary of words in... *Practice, Instruction, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Wisdom Through Lived Experience Serial: RB-04179F The talk explores the concept of the "lived body" and its dynamic relationship both with the self and with others, highlighting the importance of living through experiences and interactions. It underscores the importance of... *Love, Time, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Consciousness Through Cultural Practice Serial: RB-04179G The talk explores the interplay of culture, language, and physical embodiment, emphasizing the significance of linguistic and gestural practices in shaping one's experience of the world. A central theme is the concept of "Body... *Silence, Practice, Stillness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Zen: Mind and Body Unification Serial: RB-04179H The talk examines the cultural and philosophical perspectives of the relationship between mind and body, focusing on the concept of the "lived body" in Zen practice. It underscores how the non-dualistic view of mind and body,... *Breath, Practice, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Awareness Beyond Thought Serial: RB-04179I The talk explores the concept of the "bodily self" as a central aspect of Zen practice, emphasizing the distinction between thinking mind and a deeper, non-conceptual body awareness. It highlights the idea that thinking mind... *Buddhism, Time, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Enlightenment Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-04179J The talk explores the distinctive aspects of Zen practice, particularly the emphasis on zazen, the unique use of language in koans and wados, and face-to-face transmission of teachings outside the scriptures. The discussion... *Practice, Buddhism, Bodhidharma*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Transforming Pain Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-04180A The talk explores the relationship between pain, both physical and psychological, and Zen practice, emphasizing how confronting pain through practices like zazen can lead to personal transformation and enlightenment. Additionally... *Practice, Pain, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Mindful Transformation Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-04180B The transcript discusses the experiences and insights gained from a Zen retreat, highlighting the structure and practices that contribute to personal growth and mindfulness. Key topics include the benefits of a supportive group... *Practice, Time, Bell*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Consciousness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04180C The discussion explores the complexities of consciousness in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the interplay between immediate, secondary, and borrowed consciousness. It challenges participants to investigate self-identity through... *Consciousness, Time, Practice*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Mindful Living: Bridging Past and Present Serial: RB-04180D The talk delves into the various dimensions of incorporating mindfulness into daily life, emphasizing the importance of awareness during routine activities and in changing environments. It explores the differences between... *Mindfulness, Practice, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Awakening Within Uncertainty's Embrace Serial: RB-04180E The talk focuses on the benefits of Zen practice, specifically zazen, and the challenges that prevent people from adopting it. It addresses the concept of two truths in Mahayana Buddhism, the delusion of a predictable world, and... *Practice, Buddha, Enlightenment*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Rituals: Consciousness in Practice Serial: RB-04180F The talk explores the ritual aspect of Zen practice, emphasizing the necessity of structure in spiritual practice regardless of location, using an analogy of "three minds of daily consciousness"—immediate, secondary, and borrowed... *Consciousness, Practice, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embracing Stillness: The Zen Way Serial: RB-04180G The talk explores Zen practice, focusing on the metaphor of "lazily watching the white ox" as an articulation of zazen and mindfulness, contrasting it with guided meditation. The discussion critiques the concept of gradual... *Practice, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Presence in Zen: Beyond Conventional Paths Serial: RB-04180H The talk explores the practice of Zen, highlighting its powerful impact on personal transformation and existential exploration, as well as its potential to deepen life. It features a discussion of the Zen story of Linji and the... *Practice, Consciousness, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Mindful Integration in Zen Practice Serial: RB-04180I The talk explores the foundational aspects of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of noticing and integrating mind, body, and breath as central ingredients to Buddhist practice. It delves into the benefits of Zen meditation... *Mindfulness, Practice, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embodied Rhythm of Mindful Living Serial: RB-04180J The discussion focuses on integrating mindfulness and meditation into everyday life. It references Michael McClure's poetic notion of the "surge of life" alongside James Joyce's assertion that the mind depends on the body,... *Sangha, Buddha, Mindfulness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Self: Beyond Success and Stability Serial: RB-04181A The talk explores how Zen teachings address the culturally shaped concept of self, particularly in societies that emphasize success and gain. It contrasts the non-permanent, ever-changing nature of the self within Zen with the... *Practice, Work, Suzuki Roshi*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Two Hands, One Mindful World Serial: RB-04181B The talk focuses on Zen practices, particularly the concept of completeness and mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of using both hands for actions, as observed in traditional Zen and Japanese culture. It includes a... *Practice, Japan, Bell*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Presence in Stillness and Movement Serial: RB-04181C The talk explores a Zen approach to understanding movement and presence through practice, particularly highlighting the significance of perceiving the world through a physical and mindful presence. It emphasizes the importance of... *Stillness, Practice, Consciousness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Stillness: The Heart of Zen Identity Serial: RB-04181D This talk focuses on the interconnectedness of stillness and identity within Zen practice, emphasizing how stillness serves as a bridge to a deeper understanding of self and the world. It explores the concept of "womb of the sage... *Stillness, Time, Discrimination*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Impermanence and the Observing Self Serial: RB-04181E The talk explores the concepts of impermanence and self-perception in Zen philosophy, emphasizing practices to release fear, reshape habits, and experience impermanence. It discusses the dynamic between subjectivity and... *Practice, Impermanence*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Stillness: Personal Transformation Politics Serial: RB-04181F The talk focuses on the concept of stillness in Zen practice, which is described as a foundational but often misunderstood aspect. It contrasts the Buddhist view of continuous change and absence of a singular 'ground of being'... *Stillness, War, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embracing Life Through Zen Acceptance Serial: RB-04181G The talk focuses on the psychological process of acceptance in Zen practice, emphasizing the development of an "initial mind" of acceptance, which involves a regular meditation practice that transcends personal likes and dislikes... *Practice, Time, Intention*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Awakening Through Self and Non-Self Serial: RB-04181H The talk explores the concept of self and non-self within the context of Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the distinctions between a "self-referential self" and a "non-self-referential self." It discusses how notions of connection and... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Unveiling Selfhood Through Zen Lenses Serial: RB-04181I The discussion explores the concept of 'self' and 'non-self' within the contexts of Zen philosophy and Buddhist practice, emphasizing the philosophical distinction between familiar norms ('normative phenomena') and singular... *Practice, Buddha, Emptiness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Individuation and Democratic Balance Serial: RB-04181J The talk discusses the concept of individuation within the context of Zen philosophy, comparing it to Western notions of autonomy and its application in socio-political contexts, particularly concerning the U.S. approach to... *Practice, Meditation, Culture*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Memory's Path to Zen Wisdom Serial: RB-04181K The talk examines the interplay between memory and wisdom in states of altered memory, discussing how biography and memory can function beyond traditional narratives. The discussion revisits the experiences of Philip Whelan and... *Time, Practice, Effort*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen in Silence and Subtlety Serial: RB-04181L The talk focuses on the complexity of Zen pedagogy, emphasizing the contrast between implicit and explicit teaching methods. There is a discussion on Zen practices, the challenges in teaching, and the nuanced understanding of Zen... *Practice, Consciousness, Study*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Weaving Realities Through Zen Absorption Serial: RB-04181M The talk explores the concept of objectivity and the interaction between subjective experiences and external reality in the context of Zen practice. It examines the idea of "absorption" as a form closer to jhana or zen,... *Practice, Stillness, Koan*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Embracing the Five Skandhas Mindfully Serial: RB-04181N This talk explores the five skandhas (form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness) in Zen practice, emphasizing "turning the light around" to attain true nature. Discussions include utilizing sensory awareness... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Seeing the Dharma, Embracing Now Serial: RB-04182A This talk explores the concept of seeing and understanding in the context of Buddhist practice, comparing this process to the perceptive skills of artists like Cézanne, culminating in the idea that one must pause within the... *Practice, Consciousness, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Zen Awareness: Consciousness in Practice Serial: RB-04182B The talk explores the interplay between consciousness and awareness, using Zen practice to illustrate how such awareness can permeate everyday life and professional settings. It discusses the process of continuous rebirth in... *Consciousness, Practice, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker
Unfolding Depths in Zen Meditation Serial: RB-04182C The talk reflects on the foundational aspects of Zen Buddhist practice, particularly emphasizing sitting practice as a microcosm of Zen teachings that integrate various aspects of Mahayana philosophy. The discussion links the... *Consciousness, Practice, Pain*	Zentatsu Richard Baker

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