The talk discusses the intersection of Zen philosophy and psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of language, perception, and concepts in shaping consciousness. It explores the roots of the word "transit" to illustrate the connection between Western language and Eastern philosophical thought, particularly in Buddhism. The talk delves into the nature of consciousness, referencing Vasubandhu's and Dignaga's views that underscore the conceptual construction of consciousness and its potential deconstruction through Zen practices. Further, it touches on the shared and individual experiences of reality and how percepts and concepts interrelate in therapeutic contexts. The lecturer suggests that by understanding and manipulating these constructs, one can achieve a more fluid perception of self and world.

Referenced Works and Teachings:

• Vasubandhu and Dignaga's Teachings: Discuss the conceptual construction of consciousness and propose that a true experience of mind must transcend concepts for deeper perception of reality.

• Five Skandhas: Explained as critical components of Buddhist philosophy, highlighting their role in understanding how the mind is constructed, with emphasis on the fourth (mental formations/associations) and third (perception) skandhas in restructuring conscious experience.

• Tsukiroshi's 'Not One, Not Two': This notion is presented as a philosophical and experiential statement on the intricacies of connectedness and separation, linking to the theme of non-duality.

• Interdependence in Buddhism: Mentioned as a crucial concept, illustrating the interconnected nature of all phenomena, which aligns with understanding consciousness as a social construct subject to deconstruction.

• Chaos Theory in Zen Practice: Briefly mentioned in relation to scientific perspectives on time and continuous/discontinuous existence, offering parallels in Buddhist practice.

AI Suggested Title: Zen Constructs: Beyond Perception and Self