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Title	Speaker	Date
November 16th, 1977, Serial No. 00597 Serial: RB-00597 - *causation, Sesshin, Doubt, Rinzai, Concentration*	Richard Baker	Nov 16 1977
November 6th, 1977, Serial No. 00596 Serial: RB-00596 The talk centers on the concept of egolessness in Zen practice, contrasting it with contemporary therapeutic practices that also emphasize selflessness. It explores the progressive stages of Zen practice through sitting... *Ego, Pain, Avalokiteshvara, Conversation, Religion*	Richard Baker	Nov 06 1977
September 11th, 1977, Serial No. 00071 Serial: RB-00071 The talk primarily discusses practical challenges and philosophical insights related to form, communication, and transitioning after intensive practice. The speaker touches upon logistical issues in setting up a communication... *Bell, Ceremony, American, Intention, Freedom*	Richard Baker	Sep 11 1977
Zen Form and Emptiness Serial: RB-00070 The talk focuses on the importance of form in Zen practice, reflecting on the recent death of Dr. Ernst Friedrich Schumacher and exploring the concept of presence. The discussion covers how form manifests in life through Zen... *Practice Period, Gratitude, Sesshin, Pain*	Richard Baker	Sep 10 1977
Schumacher's Buddhist Economic Revolution Serial: RB-00069 The talk primarily reflects on the life and influence of E. F. Schumacher, particularly his impact on Western perceptions of Buddhism through his works on "Buddhist Economics." It highlights key moments of Schumacher's life and... *Mandala, Truth, Conversation, Fasting, Religion*	Richard Baker	Sep 05 1977
Buddhist Economics in Western Thought Serial: RB-00352 The talk delves into the life and influence of E.F. Schumacher, emphasizing his impact on the appreciation of Buddhist principles in Western economics and society. Remarks on Schumacher’s book "Small is Beautiful," particularly... *Mandala, Truth, Conversation, Fasting, Religion*	Richard Baker	Sep 05 1977
September 1st, 1977, Serial No. 00101 Serial: KR-00101 - *Compassion, Fox, causation, lecture, Anger, Teacher-and-Student, Buddha Nature, realization,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 01 1977
August 31st, 1977, Serial No. 00100 Serial: KR-00100 - *Consciousness, Nirvana, Fox, Continuous Practice, Oneness*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 31 1977
August 30th, 1977, Serial No. 00098 Serial: KR-00098 - *Evil, Buddha Nature, Impermanence, Nirvana, confusion, Religion, realization, Suffering, Ego...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 30 1977
August 30th, 1977, Serial No. 00099 Serial: KR-00099 - *Compassion, Transmission, Politics, Attachment, Don't Know Mind, Buddha Nature, Evil,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 30 1977
August 29th, 1977, Serial No. 00097 Serial: KR-00097 - *Buddha Nature, realization, Oneness, Suffering, Interview, Ego, Precepts, Nirvana, lecture,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 29 1977
August 28th, 1977, Serial No. 00096 Serial: KR-00096 - *Compassion, Hate, Politics, Community, Attachment, Suffering, Consciousness, Pain, American...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 28 1977
August 26th, 1977, Serial No. 00094 Serial: KR-00094 - *realization, Buddha Nature, Dharma Transmission, Religion, lecture, Vinaya, Intention,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 26 1977
August 24th, 1977, Serial No. 00092 Serial: KR-00092 - *Subject-and-Object, Intuition, Hindrances, Compassion, Continuous Practice, training, Buddha...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 24 1977
August 23rd, 1977, Serial No. 00091 Serial: KR-00091 -	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 23 1977
August 22nd, 1977, Serial No. 00090 Serial: KR-00090 - Transmission, Bodhidharma, Evil, Silence, realization, Lay, Ego, Anger, Discrimination...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 22 1977
August 19th, 1977, Serial No. 00089 Serial: KR-00089 - *Transmission, Dharma Transmission, Buddha Nature, lecture, realization, Rinzai, Soto Zen,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 19 1977
August 1977 talk, Serial No. 00093 Serial: KR-00093 - *Discrimination, Lay, Community, realization*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 1977
August 1977 talk, Serial No. 00095 Serial: KR-00095 - *Happiness, realization, Buddha Nature, Transmission, Consciousness, Beginners, Concentration,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 1977
July 16th, 1977, Serial No. 00066 Serial: RB-00066 The main thesis of the talk centers on the practice and function of truthfulness within Zen teachings, specifically through the exploration of koans and their underlying principles. The discussion pivots around ancient stories,... *Truth, Right Speech, Zendo, Mindfulness, Bell*	Richard Baker	Jul 16 1977
Awakening Integrity in Modern Life Serial: RB-00065 The talk emphasizes the corruptibility versus the potential for perfection of individuals, underscoring the significance of moral integrity and social responsibility as key aspects of Buddhist practice. It discusses the looting... *Truth, Samadhi, Building, Greed, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Jul 15 1977
July 14th, 1977, Serial No. 00057 Serial: RB-00057 The thesis of the talk discusses the significance of self-definition and its connection to societal norms and personal spiritual practice. It emphasizes the need for practitioners to develop clear, truthful self-definitions to... *Ceremony, Beginners, Bowing, Truth, Sesshin*	Richard Baker	Jul 14 1977
July 13th, 1977, Serial No. 00056 Serial: RB-00056 The talk emphasizes a shift in the approach to Zen practice, advocating for working with those who are fully prepared while planting seeds for others. It delves into the koan from the Blue Cliff Records (No. 86) highlighting "... *Beginners, Study Period, Politics, Concentration, War*	Richard Baker	Jul 13 1977
July 12th, 1977, Serial No. 00055 Serial: RB-00055 This talk delves into the intersection of Buddhism and Western culture, emphasizing the mutual influence and necessary adaptations in Buddhist practice. It discusses the significance of expression in Buddhist practice, drawing... *Posture, Chanting, training, Bodhidharma, American*	Richard Baker	Jul 12 1977
Discovering Buddhism Within Yourself Serial: RB-00054 The talk focuses on the exploration of where and how to study Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of personal experience and presence in practice. It challenges traditional and historical notions about Buddhism and stresses that... *Truth, Offering, Way-Seeking Mind, Renewal, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Jul 11 1977
Furthering Zen Through Daily Mindfulness Serial: RB-00053 The talk centers on the concept of "further" as a state of mind in Zen practice, emphasizing alertness, pivotal thought, and mind of initiation. It discusses how daily challenges and responsibilities contribute to this state and... *Way-Seeking Mind, Posture, Sangha, Commitment, Paramitas*	Richard Baker	Jul 10 1977
Voices of Things Uninterpreted Serial: RB-00188 The talk on July 10th, 1977, primarily explores the nature of Sashin practice in the city and its unique auditory experiences. The discussion elaborates on the concept of hearing the 'voices' of things without interpretation,... *Emotions, Samadhi, Way-Seeking Mind, Concentration, Conversation*	Richard Baker	Jul 10 1977
July 1977 talk, Serial No. 00067 Serial: RB-00067 The talk focuses on the concept of "right livelihood" within the Buddhist context, exploring its principles, applications, and necessary conditions for enactment. It delves into the Eightfold Path, especially as it pertains to... *Right Speech, Mindfulness, Community, Politics, Mahayana*	Richard Baker	Jul 1977
Building Ethical Community Economies Serial: RB-00068 The talk focuses on the interplay between economic decisions, community dynamics, and spiritual practice within a communal store. It begins with pricing strategies and their impacts on different demographic groups and transitions... *Community, Money, Building, Politics, Peace*	Richard Baker	Jul 1977
Zen's Dual Nature of Community Serial: RB-00052 The talk delves into the intertwining of Zen community (Sangha) dynamics, societal roles, and individual responsibilities, emphasizing the dual nature of limitation and reproduction within a community. There is a detailed... *Sangha, Buddha's Birthday, Community, Vinaya, Ego*	Richard Baker	Apr 12 1977
On Kechimyaku, Inka and Robes Serial: SF-00028 Interviewed by Kazuaki Tanahashi; brief history of studies in Rinzai dojo; nature of being a roshi. - *Hate, Dana, Religion, Intuition, Lineage, Evil, Happiness, Freedom, Doubt*	Nakamura Jitsudo-Roshi	Jan 09 1977
December 20th, 1976, Serial No. 00063 Serial: RB-00063 The talk delves into the concept of "everyday mindedness" in Zen Buddhism, exploring its nuanced implications and exemplifications. It references Zen masters like Nyocho Zenji and Tofuku, who employ metaphors to illustrate the... *Intention, Death, Buddha Nature, Letting Go, Zendo*	Richard Baker	Dec 20 1976
November 5th, 1976, Serial No. 00042 Serial: RB-00042 The talk focuses on the sustainability and cohesion of intentional communities, emphasizing the significance of commitment, repetition, and clear community priorities. A key assertion is that successful communities depend on long... *Community, Right Effort, Money, Love, Commitment*	Richard Baker	Nov 05 1976
Self-Reliance Through Zen Practice Serial: RB-00041 The central thesis of the talk is the emphasis on self-reliance in Zen practice, asserting that one must work out their own salvation without relying on external entities or people. The discussion explores the interconnectedness... *Right Effort, Mindfulness, Daily Life, Ceremony, Freedom*	Richard Baker	Oct 30 1976
Awakening Through Self-Reliant Practice Serial: RB-00187 The talk emphasizes the fundamental Zen principle that individual salvation and freedom are personal responsibilities, achievable without reliance on external deities or figures. It outlines that Zen practice involves self-... *Right Effort, Mindfulness, Daily Life, Ceremony, Freedom*	Richard Baker	Oct 30 1976
September 3rd, 1976, Serial No. 00088 Serial: KR-00088 - *Big Mind, Ego, Soto Zen, Building, stubbornness, Separation, Intention, Evil*...	Katagiri Roshi	Sep 03 1976
August 29th, 1976, Serial No. 00084 Serial: KR-00084 - Silence, Buddha Nature, Hate, Beginners, Anger, Fox, Balance, Emotions, Compassion...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 29 1976
August 29th, 1976, Serial No. 00085 Serial: KR-00085 - *Silence, Addiction, Concentration*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 29 1976
August 21st, 1976, Serial No. 00083 Serial: KR-00083 - *Three Treasures, Discrimination, Hate, lecture, Building*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 21 1976
Constructed Reality Unveiled Through Zen Serial: RB-00040 The discussion focuses on understanding reality through various levels of truth and exploring the idea that everything is a constructed reality. The talk addresses Zen teachings on perception, meditation practice, and how... *Samadhi, Patience, Buddha Mind, Observe, resistance*	Richard Baker	Aug 15 1976
Zen's Constructed Reality Unveiled Serial: RB-00186 The talk addresses the conceptual framework of Zen practice focusing on understanding reality. It begins with the exploration of four levels of truth: recognizing a stick as a stick, then as not a stick, acting with the... *Patience, Buddha Mind, Samadhi, Observe, resistance*	Richard Baker	Aug 15 1976
Navigating Boundaries in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00039 The main thesis of the talk revolves around the concept of "constructed reality" within Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of understanding and navigating the balance between withholding and granting actions. The discussion... *Bell, Tozan, Gratitude, Truth, Chanting*	Richard Baker	Aug 14 1976
Beyond Binary Zen Enlightenment Serial: RB-00185 The talk on August 14th, 1976, explores the practice of Zen through the lens of constructed realities, emphasizing the importance of non-binary thinking in achieving enlightenment. It argues that both intellectual study and... *Bell, Tozan, Gratitude, Truth, Chanting*	Richard Baker	Aug 14 1976
August 4th, 1976, Serial No. 00087 Serial: KR-00087 - *Passions, training, Religion, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 04 1976
Zen Reality: Unseen Depths Serial: RB-00038 The talk explores the key Zen Buddhist practice of questioning one's reality without adding unnecessary elements to it, using the story of Chinese Zen masters Dogo Enchi and Chien Yuan to illustrate this principle. The narrative... *Joshu, Samadhi, Sixth Patriarch, realization, Aspects of Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 20 1976
Perceiving Reality Through Samadhi Serial: RB-00184 The talk explores the Zen practice of questioning reality and emphasizes the importance of perceiving and receiving correctly in the state of samadhi. Using a story involving Dogo Enchi and Yuan, it discusses how existential... *Samadhi, Sixth Patriarch, realization, Aspects of Practice*	Richard Baker	Jun 20 1976
Zen: Beyond Inside and Outside Serial: RB-00037 This talk delves into the concept of "inside" in Zen practice, contrasting it with the "outside" and exploring the intricate duality of these expressions. Through the lens of stories and koans, particularly from Joshu and the... *Joshu, Breath, Sixth Patriarch, Emotions, Religion*	Richard Baker	Jun 19 1976
Wisdom's Vision in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00036 The talk delves into the concepts of wisdom and capacity, emphasizing the intricacies and contradictions inherent in Zen practice. The discussion explores how wisdom relates to vision and responsibility, implying that wisdom... *Dragons, Pain, Darkness and Light, Letting Go*	Richard Baker	Jun 18 1976
Zen Wisdom: Seeing and Knowing Serial: RB-00183 The main focus of the talk is exploring the concept of wisdom and its implications within the framework of Zen practice. The speaker delves into the etymology and broad interpretations of wisdom, describing it as both a form of... *Dragons, Pain, Darkness and Light, Faith*	Richard Baker	Jun 18 1976
Chanting, Freedom, and Continuous Effort Serial: RB-00026 The talk begins with a discussion about the Nichiren Soka Gakkai chanting practice, initiated by Herbie Hancock, and references the Lotus Sutra. This transitions into reflections on the nature of chanting in Buddhist practice,... *Joshu, Dragons, Obstacles, resistance, Chanting*	Richard Baker	Jun 17 1976

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