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Title	Speaker	Date
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... *Delusion, Truth, Koan, Mahayana, Community*	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,... *Ceremony, Dragons, Building, Buddha Nature, Bodhidharma*	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... *Bodhidharma, Breath, Attachment, Mahayana, Koan*	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... *Sangha, Attachment, Posture, Money, realization*	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... *Bodhidharma, First Principle, Dragons, Love, Passions*	Richard Baker	Apr 29 1972
April 22nd, 1972, Serial No. 00459 Serial: RB-00459 The main thesis of the talk centers on self-liberation within Buddhist practice, emphasizing the necessity of individual effort in breaking personal limitations or "shells." The speaker references the Blue Cliff Records' Case 16... *Anger, Community, Vow, Sangha, Freedom*	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 Nature, Buddha's Birthday, Sangha, Ceremony, Offering*	Richard Baker	Apr 08 1972
Zen's Path Through Sesshins Serial: RB-00457 The talk discusses the purpose and practice of sesshins within Zen Buddhism, emphasizing that although challenging, they serve as a straightforward method of practice compared to daily continuous practices. Highlights include... *Vow, Posture, Community, Mahayana, Sesshin*	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... *Doubt, Buddha Nature, Culture, Sesshin, Faith*	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... *Buddha Nature, Death, Intimacy, Precepts, Bell*	Richard Baker	Apr 05 1972
April 4th, 1972, Serial No. 00269 Serial: KR-00269 - *Buddha Nature, Gratitude, Funeral, Hate, Silence, Building, Interdependence, Interview,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 04 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... *Shikantaza, Sambhogakaya, Dharmakaya, Sesshin, Nirmanakaya*	Richard Baker	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... *Vow, Suffering, Compassion, First Principle, Daily Life*	Richard Baker	Apr 03 1972
April 2nd, 1972, Serial No. 00267 Serial: KR-00267 - *Birth-and-Death, Bell, Posture, Attachment, Evil, Hate, Pain, American*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 02 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. Various... *Shikantaza, Tozan, Gutei, Monkey Mind*	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... *Love, Sesshin, Faith, Death, Nirmanakaya*	Richard Baker	Apr 02 1972
February 1972 talk, Serial No. 00189 Serial: KR-00189 - Conversation, Soto Zen, Religion, Constancy, Building, Funeral, Fox, Chanting, Bell...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
April 1972 talk, Serial No. 00175 Serial: KR-00175 - *resistance, Ordination, Fox, Attachment, Suffering, Pain*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
April 1972 talk, Serial No. 00239 Serial: KR-00239 - *Suffering, New Year, Precepts, training, Transmission, Silence, Discrimination*...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
April 1972 talk, Serial No. 00240 Serial: KR-00240 - *Buddha Nature, Samadhi, Greed, Liberation, Community, Religion, realization, lecture,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
April 1972 talk, Serial No. 00241 Serial: KR-00241 - *Evil, Zendo, Intention, Bell, Discrimination*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
April 1972 talk, Serial No. 00266 Serial: KR-00266 - *Birth-and-Death, Intimacy, Liberation, Ceremony, Community, Attachment, Suffering, Building...*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
April 1972 talk, Serial No. 00268 Serial: KR-00268 - *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... *Posture, Composure, Instruction, Sambhogakaya, Bodhidharma*	Richard Baker	Apr 01 1972
March 30th, 1972, Serial No. 00180 Serial: KR-00180 - *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, observing... *First Principle, Commitment, Practice Period, Priest*	Richard Baker	Mar 26 1972
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... *Vow, Bodhisattva Vow, Lotus Sutra, Anger, Passions*	Richard Baker	Mar 18 1972
March 17th, 1972, Serial No. 00179 Serial: KR-00179 - *New Year, Monastic Practice, Buddha Nature, Three Treasures, Delusion, Posture, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 17 1972
March 15th, 1972, Serial No. 00178 Serial: KR-00178 - *Offering, Patience, Discrimination, Nirvana, Community, training, Lotus Sutra, Ceremony,...*	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... *Intention, Lotus Sutra, Bowing, Suffering*	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... *Offering, Right Effort, Heart Sutra, Sixth Patriarch, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Mar 04 1972
March 1972 talk, Serial No. 00176 Serial: KR-00176 - Perfect Wisdom, Conversation, Nirvana, resistance, Greed, Liberation, Culture, Silence...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
March 1972 talk, Serial No. 00177 Serial: KR-00177 - *Mahayana, Four Noble Truths, Emotions, Consciousness, Nirvana, Community, Attachment,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
1972, Serial No. 00238 Serial: KR-00238 - *Consciousness, Greed, Discrimination, Building, Nirvana, Community, Buddha Nature, Liberation...*	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 1972
February 27th, 1972, Serial No. 00187 Serial: KR-00187 - *Intuition, Interdependence, Lotus Sutra, Ceremony, training, lecture, Pain, American,...*	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... *Money, Community, Practice Period, Priest, Sangha*	Richard Baker	Feb 26 1972
February 25th, 1972, Serial No. 00183 Serial: KR-00183 - *Emotions, Buddha Mind, training, Buddha Nature, realization, Soto Zen, Mahayana, Chanting,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 25 1972
February 25th, 1972, Serial No. 00184 Serial: KR-00184 - Birth-and-Death, Buddha Nature, Community, Attachment, realization, Hate, Building...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 25 1972
Allen Ginsberg and Musicians Serial: SF-00105 Musical event. - *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 - Obstacles, Vow, Instruction, Greed, Chanting, Passions, Offering, Attachment, Karma...	Allen Ginsberg	Feb 22 1972 1 City Center
Allen Ginsberg and Musicians Serial: SF-00108 Musical event - *Samsara, Bell*	Allen Ginsberg	Feb 22 1972 2 City Center
February 19th, 1972, Serial No. 00443 Serial: RB-00443 The main thesis of the talk focuses on the interplay between practice (jnana) and wisdom (prajna) in Zen, the fluidity of the self in different situations, and the relationship between karma and dharma. It addresses how fixed... *Bowing, Hate, Composure, Building, Sesshin*	Richard Baker	Feb 19 1972
Embracing Enlightenment in Everyday Life Serial: RB-00442 The talk discusses the concepts of parinirvana, nirvana, and enlightenment by examining the differences and similarities between knowing and not knowing through the lens of Buddhist teachings. It delves into the idea that... *Nirvana, Sangha, Pain, Buddha Nature, Mindfulness*	Richard Baker	Feb 12 1972
Enduring Impermanence: A Zen Exploration Serial: RB-00441 The talk primarily explores the rigorous practice of sesshin in the Zen tradition, highlighting the themes of endurance, humility, interdependence, and the ephemeral nature of existence. It discusses the significance of... *Buddha Nature, Humility, Impermanence, Bell, Sesshin*	Richard Baker	Feb 09 1972
February 8th, 1972, Serial No. 00188 Serial: KR-00188 - *Bell, Ceremony, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Discrimination, Chanting, Oneness, Liberation,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 08 1972
February 8th, 1972, Serial No. 00440 Serial: RB-00440 The lecture discusses the challenge of articulating Buddhist principles in English and addresses misconceptions about Buddhism's perceived emptiness and boredom. It highlights the importance of developing a language to accurately... *Pain, Sangha, Mahayana, Sesshin, Vow*	Richard Baker	Feb 08 1972
Selflessness in Zen Practice Serial: RB-00439 The talk primarily explores the concept of 'no-self' in Buddhism and its elaboration through the practice of zazen. It draws on the teachings of prominent Buddhist figures, articulates the importance of the Eightfold Path and the... *Vow, Death, Observe, Buddha Nature*	Richard Baker	Feb 07 1972
Zen and Environmental Balance Serial: RB-00438 The talk discusses the challenges of balancing external activism, such as anti-war efforts and environmental movements, with dedicated Zen practice. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a focus on Zazen and exploring the... *Sesshin, Peace, Patience, War, Bowing*	Richard Baker	Feb 06 1972
February 4th, 1972, Serial No. 00193 Serial: KR-00193 - *Attachment, Posture, Anger, Religion*	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 04 1972

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