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Title	Speaker	Date
December 19th, 1979, Serial No. 00143 Serial: KR-00143 - *Buddha Mind, Intimacy, Mindfulness, Anger, Emotions*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 19 1979
December 18th, 1979, Serial No. 00142 Serial: KR-00142 - *Breath, confusion, Evil, Precepts, Beginners, Happiness, Emotions, Interview, Observe, Posture...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 18 1979
December 17th, 1979, Serial No. 00139 Serial: KR-00139 - *Pain, Intuition, Consciousness, realization, Beginners, Subject-and-Object, Don't Know...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 17 1979
December 16th, 1979, Serial No. 00140 Serial: KR-00140 - *Buddha Mind, Beginners, Emotions, Instruction, Consciousness, Posture, Ceremony, Delusion,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 16 1979
December 14th, 1979, Serial No. 00141 Serial: KR-00141 - *Emotions, Subject-and-Object, confusion, Meditation, Oneness, Happiness, Consciousness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 14 1979
December 13th, 1979, Serial No. 00136 Serial: KR-00136 - *realization, Delusion, Samadhi, Enemies, Instruction, Oneness, Discrimination, Consciousness...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
December 13th, 1979, Serial No. 00137 Serial: KR-00137 - *Concentration, Emotions, Right Effort, Separation, realization, Suffering, Oneness, Breath,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
December 13th, 1979, Serial No. 00138 Serial: KR-00138 - *realization, Concentration, Buddha Nature, Right Effort, Building, Subject-and-Object, Samadhi...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
December 12th, 1979, Serial No. 00134 Serial: KR-00134 - *realization, Consciousness, Breath, Oneness, Lineage, Don't Know Mind, Transmission, Lay...*	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 12 1979
Living Zen in Every Moment Serial: RB-00623 The talk explores the concept that Zen practice requires one to focus on the present and avoid clinging to past experiences or seeking validation. Zen is described as a way of living that involves complete immersion in the... *Breath, Vinaya, Samadhi, War, Abhidharma*	Richard Baker	Dec 06 1979
Inner Change Outer Revolution Serial: RB-00622 This talk addresses themes of change, interdependence, and practical applications of Buddhist principles, focusing on the concept of samsara and how individual transformation can lead to a better society. Reflection on historical... *Samsara, Interdependence, Buddha Nature, Okesa, Precepts*	Richard Baker	Dec 05 1979
The Weight of Emptiness in Zen Serial: RB-00621 The talk expounds on the inherent pessimism in Buddhist philosophy, particularly its view on suffering (samsara) and the absence of inherent meaning in life's events. The discussion references the Mahayana concept of emptiness,... *Buddha Nature, Samsara, Nirvana, Practice Period, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Dec 04 1979
Embodying Zen in Daily Life Serial: RB-00620 The central thesis of the talk addresses the practice of Zen and the embodiment of its principles in daily life. The discussion spans from the importance and practical application of dharmakaya (the ultimate reality or truth body... *Buddha Nature, Practice Period, Dharmakaya, Lineage, Bowing*	Richard Baker	Dec 03 1979
Beyond Duality in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00619 The talk explores the concept of subtle differences in Zen practice and understanding, particularly focusing on the idea of 'a hair's breadth difference' as highlighted in various koans. It examines the tension between order and... *Funeral, Concentration, Practice Period, Chanting, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Dec 02 1979
Zen's Secret of Interconnected Perception Serial: RB-00618 The main thesis revolves around the concepts of interdependence, merit, and secret teachings in Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of perceiving interconnectedness and overcoming conceptual divisions. Key Points Covered: 1... *Practice Period, Soto Zen, Mindfulness, Breath, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Nov 16 1979
Zen in Everyday Moments Serial: RB-00615 The talk discusses various aspects of everyday Zen practice and its integration into daily life. Key points include comparisons between Japanese and American bathing customs, methods for managing children's fevers using non-... *Building, heart, Vow, Don't Know Mind, resistance*	Richard Baker	Nov 14 1979
Land, Suffering, and Spiritual Synergy Serial: RB-00614 The talk focuses on the practical and philosophical implications of land acquisition, Buddhism's key teachings on suffering and desire, and the idea of mutual understanding (sangha) versus individual intellectual pursuit. It... *Sangha, Thoroughness, Ego, Love, Building*	Richard Baker	Nov 04 1979
Zen Stories: Pathways to Enlightenment Serial: RB-00613 The talk explores Zen teachings, emphasizing the metaphorical use of Zen stories and parables to illustrate aspects of enlightenment and self-understanding. Key references include Dogen's poem "Black Rain on the Roof," the story... *Fox, Manjushri, War, Duality*	Richard Baker	Nov 03 1979 Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Descriptions and Realizations Unveiled Serial: RB-00612 The talk revolves around the complexities of financial management and accounting within an organization, using metaphors and analogies to explore how descriptions shape our understanding and actions. The discussion then... *Posture, Observe, American, Dokusan, Ego*	Richard Baker	Nov 02 1979
Honoring Feminine Energy in Zen Serial: RB-00190 The talk on October 27th, 1979, covers several topics including the acquisition of a Tara statue for the altar of the Zen Center to honor feminine energy and the financial challenges associated with it. Furthermore, the talk also... *Money, Building, Intention, Humility, Yogachara*	Richard Baker	Oct 27 1979
Title: Zen Practice Through Tara's Grace Serial: RB-00611 The talk revolves around acquiring a Tara statue to bolster the representation of feminine energy in the Zen Center's religious artifacts. It explains the logistical and financial challenges faced in obtaining the statue,... *Money, Building, Intention, Humility, Ego*	Richard Baker	Oct 27 1979
The Four Truths Serial: SF-00009 - *Happiness, Four Noble Truths, Religion, New Year, Don't Know Mind, Gratitude, Vinaya,...*	Lama Govinda	Oct 21 1979
Being Straight Ahead in Zen Serial: RB-00610 The main thesis of the talk is the elucidation of the concept of "straight ahead" from a well-known Zen story as a metaphor for practicing Zen by responding to the phenomenal world with "tenseless being" and total exertion of the... *Truth, Intention, Oneness, War, Posture*	Richard Baker	Oct 02 1979
October 1st, 1979, Serial No. 00189 Serial: RB-00189 The talk emphasizes the intricacies of Zen practice, contrasting it with other forms of Buddhism by focusing on the concepts of training versus practice. It explores the importance of environmental conditions, like a distraction-... *training, Buddha Nature, Fox, Practice Period, Greed*	Richard Baker	Oct 01 1979
Compassion in Adversity Serial: RB-00609 The talk from October 1st, 1979, centers on the profound humanness and simplicity of a prominent spiritual figure, emphasizing compassion amidst personal and collective adversities. The discussion highlights the individual's... *Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, Faith, Chanting*	Richard Baker	Oct 01 1979
September 5th, 1979, Serial No. 00133 Serial: KR-00133 - *confusion, Hate, Subject-and-Object, Community, Consciousness, Intuition, Beginners, Breath,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 05 1979
Breath and the Nature of Change Serial: RB-00608 The lecture discusses the fundamental principles of Buddhism with a focus on the nature of change and the importance of breathing in practice. It differentiates between unnoticed and noticed change, emphasizing that the act of... *Breath, Buddha Nature, Passions, Shuso Ceremony, Instruction*	Richard Baker	Aug 15 1979
April 6th, 1979, Serial No. 00607 Serial: RB-00607 The talk centers on the 63rd koan from the Blue Cliff Record, concerning Nansen's killing of a cat. This discussion examines the complexities and potential misunderstandings of such actions within Zen practice, emphasizing... *Lay Ordination, Funeral, Composure, Lay, Ordination*	Richard Baker	Apr 06 1979
April 5th, 1979, Serial No. 00606 Serial: RB-00606 Summary The talk explores the nature of everyday life as the teaching itself in Zen philosophy, emphasizing the elusive concept of Dharma. It asserts that the three-dimensional world is a mere concept, and realization of the... *Monkey Mind, Breath, Non-thinking, Posture, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Apr 05 1979
Zazen and Everyday Mindfulness Serial: RB-00605 This talk focuses on the practical and philosophical aspects of Zen practice, particularly emphasizing the physical practice of zazen (seated meditation) as essential for achieving true Zen understanding. The discussion covers... *Religion, Concentration, Issan, Pain, Truth*	Richard Baker	Apr 04 1979
Living Zen Without Images Serial: RB-00604 The talk discusses the practice and philosophy of imageless Zen, emphasizing a consistent, gapless practice without reliance on images or concepts. Examples include stories from Zen masters and personal anecdotes to illustrate... *Tenzo, Kinhin, Anger, Posture, Freedom*	Richard Baker	Apr 03 1979
Zen Presence in Modern Life Serial: RB-00603 The main thesis of the talk emphasizes the importance of being fully present in one's current state and place as the fundamental basis for Zen practice. Key points include reflections on Dogen's teachings, particularly the... *Big Mind, Truth, Concentration, Compassion, Death*	Richard Baker	Apr 02 1979
April 1st, 1979, Serial No. 00602 Serial: RB-00602 - *War, Buddha Nature, Building, Concentration, Money*	Richard Baker	Apr 01 1979
April 1st, 1979, Serial No. 00617 Serial: RB-00617 The talk discusses the essential nature of concentration and intention in Zen practice, likening it to a sophisticated form of shamanism adapted to communal settings. The practice requires a blend of intense focus and serene... *Intention, Concentration, Building, Daily Life, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Apr 01 1979
Zen Alchemy: Natural Transformation Serial: RB-00601 The central theme of this talk revolves around the metaphorical comparison of Zen practice to fermentation and distillation, drawing parallels between spiritual transformation and the alchemical processes of turning simple... *Breath, Ordination, Ceremony, Lay Ordination*	Richard Baker	Mar 16 1979
March 9th, 1979, Serial No. 00116 Serial: KR-00116 - *Greed, Evil, Pain, Bell, Beginners, Anger, Ceremony, Hate, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
March 9th, 1979, Serial No. 00117 Serial: KR-00117 - *Eight Awarenesses, Liberation, Delusion, Discrimination, realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
March 9th, 1979, Serial No. 00131 Serial: KR-00131 - *Greed, Evil, realization, Commitment, Beginners, Anger, Community, Discrimination, Compassion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
March 9th, 1979, Serial No. 00132 Serial: KR-00132 - *Liberation, Pain, Silence, Delusion, Discrimination, realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 09 1979
Zen Women in Daily Life Serial: RB-00600 The talk focuses on the integration of Zen practice into daily life, with particular emphasis on the unique experiences and challenges faced by women practitioners. It explores how traditional Zen teachings intersect with modern... *Practice Period, Community, War, Hate, Intention*	Richard Baker	Mar 08 1979
March 7th, 1979, Serial No. 00115 Serial: KR-00115 - *Mindfulness, Obstacles, Samadhi, Enemies, Balance, Bell, Nirvana, Emotions, Evil,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 07 1979
March 7th, 1979, Serial No. 00130 Serial: KR-00130 - *Mindfulness, Samadhi, Obstacles, Chanting, Enemies, Balance, Bell, Nirvana, Emotions, Delusion...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 07 1979
March 6th, 1979, Serial No. 00114 Serial: KR-00114 - *Fox, Funeral, realization, Separation, causation, Building, Birth-and-Death, Consciousness,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 06 1979
March 6th, 1979, Serial No. 00129 Serial: KR-00129 - *Fox, Funeral, realization, Separation, Consciousness, Birth-and-Death, Rinzai, Offering,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 06 1979
March 5th, 1979, Serial No. 00112 Serial: KR-00112 - *Silence, Compassion, Building, Balance, Culture, Breath, Religion, Suffering*...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
March 5th, 1979, Serial No. 00113 Serial: KR-00113 - *Attachment, Silence, Passions, Breath, Suffering, Consciousness*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
March 5th, 1979, Serial No. 00127 Serial: KR-00127 -	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
March 5th, 1979, Serial No. 00128 Serial: KR-00128 - Silence, Building, Balance, Compassion, Suffering, Enemies, Culture, Breath, Religion...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Zen and the Art of Nearness Serial: RB-00593 The talk primarily discusses the idea of nearness and non-locality in both a metaphysical and practical context, examining Zen teaching's emphasis on direct, non-conceptual engagement with reality. Key references include Mu Bing’... *Buddha Mind, Anger, Chanting, Mindfulness, Paramitas*	Richard Baker	Mar 03 1979
March 2nd, 1979, Serial No. 00110 Serial: KR-00110 - *Eight Awarenesses, Suffering, Consciousness, Anger, Humility, Compassion, Pain, Patience,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 02 1979

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