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Commitment in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00472 The talk discusses the importance of commitment in Zen practice, emphasizing three phases akin to the three refuges: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. The focus is on maintaining commitment during tough phases of practice without... *Practice, Zazen, Commitment*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jun 05 1972
Zen Wholeness Through Zazen Serial: RB-00471 The talk emphasizes the practice of Zazen and the idea of wholeness in Zen practice. It discusses how thoughts and actions should arise spontaneously and naturally without the interference of deliberative thinking. This natural... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jun 04 1972
Embracing Calm Through Daily Zazen Serial: RB-00470 The talk explores the concept of achieving calmness of mind through Zazen practice, emphasizing the importance of maintaining this tranquility amidst distractions and daily activities. It underscores the necessity of consistent... *Practice, Zazen, Effort*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Jun 03 1972
Facing the Absolute in Zen Serial: RB-00469 The talk centers on the question "What is the Absolute?" and how one can face it. Drawing on various Zen texts and historical accounts, the discussion delves into stories involving Seppo and his disciples to illustrate the... *Practice, Tassajara, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 27 1972
Embracing the Absolute with Zen Serial: RB-00468 The talk analyzes Zen teachings by exploring the themes of the Absolute and the unreliability of tangible concepts through Zen stories like one from the Hekigan Roku (Blue Cliff Record) about Seppo and the appearance of a snake... *Practice, Time, Suzuki Roshi*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 26 1972
Embracing Ignorance: The Zen Response Serial: RB-00467 The talk discusses Blue Cliff Record case number 18, focusing on the Zen concept of an "untiered monument" and the significance of the response "I don't know" in interactions with emperors and political figures. The discussion... *Practice, Suzuki Roshi, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 20 1972
Eternal Echoes of Zen Practice Serial: RB-00465 The talk explores the lineage of Zen practice and the intricate, often ineffable nature of teachings passed down from one teacher to another. It emphasizes living each moment fully without conceptualizing time and the challenges... *Practice, Time, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 17 1972
Zen Moments: Breathing and Being Serial: RB-00464 The talk delves into the historical lineage and the continuity of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of moment-to-moment awareness in practice. Key points include the analogy of time and practice, the significance of... *Time, Practice, Consciousness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 13 1972
Zen and Tantra: Deep Relationships Serial: RB-00463 This talk delves into the examination of Zen and Tantric Buddhism, specifically drawing comparisons between Zen koans and Tantric meditation techniques. Emphasis is placed on the themes of relationship, question and answer... *Practice, Buddhism, Wisdom*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 10 1972
Zen Gardens as Living Memorials Serial: RB-00466 The talk discusses the creation of a cemetery for Suzuki Roshi, emphasizing the symbolic importance of his garden at Tassajara as a living monument. The speaker reflects on the relevance of history and tradition in Zen practice,... *Suzuki Roshi, Japan, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 10 1972
Echoes of Practice, Voices of Zen Serial: RB-00462 This talk centers on the practice and philosophy of Zen, emphasizing the significance of repetitive practice, the teaching of non-sentient beings, and the importance of community and mutual support in Zen practice. It outlines... *Practice, Time, Zazen*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 09 1972
Pure Presence in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00461 The lecture from May 6th, 1972, centers on the Zen Buddhist practice of zazen and doksan, emphasizing the fundamental principle of not adding anything to oneself. The discussion elucidates the practice of taking refuge in the... *Practice, Zazen, Karma*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	May 06 1972
Living the Paradox of Zen Serial: RB-00460 The talk delves into the complexities of communicating and understanding Buddhism, emphasizing the challenges in simplifying its concepts. Two key points are highlighted: the necessity of openness among practitioners for... *Practice, Time, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 29 1972
Breaking Free from Self-Imposed Shells Serial: RB-00459 This talk focuses on the metaphor of a shell to describe personal and spiritual limitations, referencing Model Subject Number 16 from the Blue Cliff Records. It emphasizes the importance of self-realization and the inner journey... *Time, Practice, Work*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 22 1972
Buddha Nature Beyond Ideas Serial: RB-00458 This talk, given on April 8th, 1972, primarily explores the conceptualization of Buddha nature versus human nature and the distinction between performing actions naturally and actions directed by our Buddha nature. It delves into... *Buddha, Practice, Buddhism*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 08 1972
Embodying Zen Beyond Sesshin Serial: RB-00457 The talk explores the role and practice of sesshins in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of integrating sesshin experiences into daily practice, beyond their ritualistic and physical aspects. It highlights the necessity of... *Practice, Vow, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 07 1972
Buddhism in Daily Acts Serial: RB-00456 The central thesis of the talk emphasizes the simplicity of daily life and practice as the essence of Buddhism, captured in the anecdote of "washing your face and putting on your clothes," contrasting this with deeper... *Practice, Buddhism, Culture*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 06 1972
Solitary Path to Buddha Nature Serial: RB-00455 Summary The talk emphasizes the solitary nature of zazen practice, suggesting that true transmission of Buddhism comes through individual introspection and solitary practice without external guidance. It highlights that... *Practice, Buddhism, Suffering*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 05 1972
Embracing Awareness Through Shikantaza Serial: RB-00454 The talk delves into the practice of shikantaza, emphasizing its role in fostering intimacy with oneself and everything else. It contrasts shikantaza with mere concentration, explaining that shikantaza involves an inclusive... *Practice, Buddhism, Shikantaza*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 04 1972
Awakening Harmony in Everyday Life Serial: KR-00269 The talk explores the concepts of practicing Gyoji and achieving full awareness in daily life, emphasizing Dogen's teachings on living in complete attunement with one's inherent Buddha nature. The speaker examines the importance... *Buddha Nature, Building, Ceremony, Funeral, Gratitude, Hate, Interdependence, Interview,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 04 1972
Personal Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: RB-00453 The talk discusses the challenges of guiding individual practice in daily life, emphasizing that practice is deeply personal and enlightenment is found in one’s unique approach. Practice evolves through three stages: individual... *Practice, Vow, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 03 1972
Zen in Everyday Sitting Serial: RB-00110 The talk on April 2nd, 1972, focuses on the relationship between Zen practice and everyday life, with an emphasis on the concept of "just sitting" or Shikantaza as an essential foundation for diverse forms of practice.... *Practice, Tozan, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 02 1972
Dying to Self, Embracing Oneness Serial: RB-00452 The talk discusses the practice of understanding and transcending self-knowledge within Buddhist philosophy. It compares the Buddhist idea of selflessness with the Western concept of self-awareness, exemplified by Socrates. The... *Practice, Buddha, Love*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 02 1972
Harmony in Zen: Practice and Enlightenment Serial: KR-00267 The talk explores the dichotomy between practice and explanation in Zen, drawing from the teachings of Koukaku Daishi and Dogen. It highlights the rigorous practice of Ungo Doyo Zen Master under Tozan Zen Master, illustrating the... *Attachment, Bell, Birth-and-Death, Evil, Hate, Pain, Posture*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 02 1972
Timeless Essence of Zen Practice Serial: KR-00189 The talk centers on the concept of Gyoji, emphasizing its continuous and timeless nature as central to practicing the Buddha way. The speaker stresses that true practice, including Zazen, requires shedding expectations, where the... Conversation, Soto Zen, Religion, Constancy, Building, Funeral, Fox, Chanting, Bell...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Interwoven Paths of Zen Actualization Serial: KR-00268 The talk explores the intertwined paths of Zen practice, focusing on the teachings of Tozan Daishi and Ungo Doyo Daisho, emphasizing that Gyoji, Zen's practice, involves both teaching and actualizing the Dhamma. The discourse... *Interdependence, difficulty, Teacher-and-Student, Dragons, Consciousness, Ego, Evil,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Zen Mind Balanced Body Serial: RB-00451 The talk explores the dual aspects of Zen practice: practicing and observing everything as it is without preconceived ideas, especially during Sasheen. Emphasis is placed on starting meditation with a clear and unburdened... *Practice, Zazen, Consciousness*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Apr 01 1972
Embracing Compassionate Transformation Daily Serial: KR-00239 The talk discusses Angulimala's transformation under Shakyamuni Buddha's guidance, highlighting themes of forgiveness, redemption, and daily mindfulness or "Gyoji." It further emphasizes Dogen’s teaching on the importance of... *Discrimination, New Year, Precepts, Silence, Suffering, Transmission*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Flowing Through Life and Death Serial: KR-00240 This talk articulates the concept of Gyoji, emphasizing the continuous, daily practice necessary for understanding the essence of life and death as it is continually transmitted by Gyoji. It discusses how one should perceive life... *Buddha Nature, Community, Consciousness, Greed, Liberation, Realization, Religion, Samadhi...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Zen's Path to Liberation Beyond Thought Serial: KR-00266 The talk delves into the Zen practice's philosophical foundations, emphasizing Dogen and Tozan Zen Master's teachings from the "Gyoji" chapter of Shobo Genzo. It explores concepts of practice, verbal explanation, and how they... *Attachment, Birth-and-Death, Building, Ceremony, Community, Intimacy, Liberation, Suffering...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Beyond Instinct: Embracing Human Morality Serial: KR-00241 The talk addresses the philosophical dilemma concerning the human capacity to create both good and evil, highlighting the distinction between humans and animals. It explores the role of human consciousness and the six senses in... *Bell, Discrimination, Evil, Intention*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Living Zen: Embodying The Present Serial: KR-00175 In this talk, the focus is on the concept of "Gyoji," the continuous practice of manifesting Buddha's teachings in every action and thought, emphasizing that true understanding comes not from questioning but from experiencing the... *Attachment, Fox, Ordination, Pain, Suffering*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Nourishing All: Zen's Communal Offering Serial: KR-00180 The talk discusses the ritual of offering food to all beings in a Zen monastery, focusing on the significance of the 'Saba' offering as part of mealtime rituals. It emphasizes the teachings related to taking refuge in the Buddha... *Demons, Offering, Precepts, Balance, Patience, Evil*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 30 1972
Embracing Wisdom Through Unity Serial: RB-00450 The talk, delivered during a practice period, emphasizes the significance of non-differentiation and non-discrimination, aligning with the Four Wisdoms in traditional Buddhism—great mirror wisdom, universal wisdom,... *Practice, Zazen, First Principle*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 26 1972
Embracing Suffering Through Zen Practice Serial: RA-01891A The talk focuses on the theme of embracing suffering through Zen practice, emphasizing that both practice and suffering are deeply intertwined in the lives of practitioners. It is argued that efforts to alleviate suffering may... *Practice, Samadhi, Suffering*	Dan Welch	Mar 23 1972 Tassajara
Zen Rituals Mind Essences Serial: RB-00449 The talk explores themes of Zen practice, the concept of "no Buddha," the nature of mind, and the relationship between ritual and Zazen. It delves into the teachings of Suzuki Roshi and Sekheto, particularly around understanding... *Practice, Zazen, Buddha*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 18 1972
Manifesting Buddha Nature Through Discipline Serial: KR-00179 This talk explores the practice of Gyoji, focusing on Maha Kasyapa's adherence to the 12-fold practice, which Dogen Zenji emphasizes as a means of manifesting Buddha nature through daily discipline. Maha Kasyapa, being Shakyamuni... *New Year, Monastic Practice, Buddha Nature, Three Treasures, Delusion, Posture, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 17 1972
Living Enlightenment Through Continuous Practice Serial: KR-00178 The talk discusses Shakyamuni Buddha's life and teachings, emphasizing the concept of "Gyoji," or continuous practice, as fundamental to understanding and realizing enlightenment. It highlights Shakyamuni's belief that... *Attachment, Buddha Nature, Ceremony, Community, Discrimination, Lotus Sutra, Nirvana, Offering...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 15 1972
Zen Love and Singlehood Wisdom Serial: RB-00448 The talk delves into the complexities of love problems from a Zen Buddhist perspective, highlighting the futility of seeking specific relationships and promoting the benefits of singlehood. It explores the concept of turning... *Practice, Zazen, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 11 1972
Seeing Reality Through Restraint Serial: RB-00447 The talk explores the fundamental simplicity and difficulty of Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of perceiving reality as it is, without illusions. It discusses the necessity of restraining the senses and breaking habitual... *Practice, Desire, Time*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Mar 04 1972
Perfect Wisdom Beyond Apparent Defects Serial: KR-00176 The central thesis of the talk focuses on the concept of Zazen, as discussed by Dogen and rooted in the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, emphasizing "no sign of defect" in practice. The discourse explores the frequent intersection... *Conversation, Culture, Greed, Liberation, Nirvana, Perfect Wisdom, Silence*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
Navigating Desire in Buddhist Practice Serial: KR-00238 The discussion revolves around distinguishing between unnecessary and necessary desires within Buddhist practice, emphasizing that Buddhism does not ignore desire but carefully addresses it to align with truth and enlightenment.... *Anger, Buddha Nature, Building, Community, Consciousness, Discrimination, Greed, Liberation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
Universal Enlightenment: Wisdom in Action Serial: KR-00177 The talk discusses the concept of enlightenment within Zen Buddhism, focusing on the transformation of tranquility into Nirvana or enlightenment that is universally applicable and not limited to personal experience. It emphasizes... *Attachment, Community, Consciousness, Discrimination, Emotions, Four Noble Truths, Mahayana,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
Embracing Intuitive Zen Practice Serial: KR-00187 The talk emphasizes the importance of using the mind purposefully within the practice of Zen Buddhism. It critiques the tendency to excessively fill the mind with knowledge, instead advocating for the arrangement and clear... *Ceremony, Interdependence, Intuition, Liberation, Lotus Sutra, Pain, Tassajara*...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 27 1972
Zen Center: Tradition Meets Modernity Serial: RB-00445 The talk explores the structure and administration of Zen Center, emphasizing the balance between maintaining traditional Buddhist practices while adapting to American cultural contexts. Discussion includes the bifurcation of... *Practice, Work, Tassajara*	Zentatsu Richard Baker	Feb 26 1972
Beyond Ego: Embracing Unified Existence Serial: KR-00184 The talk explores Shakyamuni Buddha's path to enlightenment, emphasizing the profound unity of existence through various dimensions, and critiques the human tendency toward egoistic perceptions. It further analyzes Zen teachings... Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, Community, Attachment, Realization, Hate, Building...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 25 1972
Sitting Beyond Thought: Embodying Truth Serial: KR-00183 The talk explores the role of intellect in the life of an enlightened individual, emphasizing the balance between intellectual activity and the deeper understanding of reality. It suggests that intellectual understanding is vital... *Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Chanting, Emotions, Intention, Mahayana, Realization, Soto Zen,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 25 1972
Allen Ginsberg and Musicians Serial: SF-00105 Musical event. The talk is a musical homage to Roshi Suzuki, focusing on the chanting of his English translation of the Prajnaparamita, emphasizing the concepts of emptiness, non-duality, and the absence of form, sensation, thought, and... *Attachment, Instruction, Obstacles, Offering, Vow, Anger, Religion*	Allen Ginsberg	Feb 22 1972 1 City Center
Allen Ginsberg and Musicians Serial: SF-00106 Musical event -	Allen Ginsberg	Feb 22 1972 2 City Center
Allen Ginsberg and Musicians Serial: SF-00107 Musical event The talk discusses the intersection of music, Zen philosophy, and social critique, featuring a rehearsal with musicians and a reflective discussion on societal issues. Key passages include an homage to Roshi Suzuki and a... Instruction, Chanting, Karma, Vow, Obstacles, Attachment, Greed, Passions, Offering...	Allen Ginsberg	Feb 22 1972 1 City Center

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