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Title	Speaker	Date
Unknown Date, Serial 00349 Serial: RB-00349 Summary The talk delves into the conceptual interconnectedness of human beings and marine creatures such as dolphins. It proposes that both humans and dolphins exist within a shared space of consciousness and intelligence. This... *heart*	Richard Baker
Unknown Date, Serial 00350 Serial: RB-00350 The talk explores the integration of Zen practice with the observance of precepts, emphasizing how the Tathagata provides this as a way of life. It examines the foundational requirements for Zen practice as detailed in an essay... *Doubt, Hindrances, Precepts, Bell, Building*	Richard Baker
Unknown Date, Serial 00417 Serial: RB-00417 The talk explores the differing approaches to Zen Buddhist practice and training in Japan, emphasizing the time commitment required for Rinzai and Soto schools, the opportunities for short-term residencies in monasteries, and the... *Big Mind, Soto Zen, American, Rinzai, Commitment*	Richard Baker
Unknown Date, Serial 00505 Serial: RB-00505 The main thesis of this talk centers on the development and dynamics of the Zen Center, its practices, community structures, and spiritual foundations grounded in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing interdependency and practical... *Community, Building, Sangha, Interdependence, Precepts*	Richard Baker
Unknown Date, Serial 00639 Serial: RB-00639 The talk primarily explores the theme of "Contemporary Ancient Wisdom" in Buddhism, specifically addressing how ancient Zen teachings and practices can be relevant in the modern context. Central to the discussion is the concept... *Mindfulness, Breath, Interdependence, Posture, Daily Life*	Richard Baker
Unknown Date, Serial 00649, Side A Serial: RB-00649A The talk primarily explores perseverance in Zen practice, focusing on the balance between humor and the willingness to face discomfort. Reference is made to the essential teachings on fear by Ulysses, as well as the ten stages of... *Faith, Pain, Death, Balance, Sangha*	Richard Baker
Unknown Date, Serial 00649, Side B Serial: RB-00649B The talk explores the foundational principles of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of discipline, the central path to health, and the significance of form in Zen teachings. It delves into the complexities of acknowledging... *Practice Period, Sangha, Bell, Posture, Truth*	Richard Baker
Unknown Date, Serial 00652 Serial: RB-00652 The talk fundamentally explores the concept of 'right livelihood' from a Zen Buddhist perspective. The discussion contextualizes right livelihood within the framework of the Eightfold Path and delves into how it intersects with... *Right Speech, Concentration, Chanting, Observe, Intention*	Richard Baker
Unknown year,September talk, Serial 01771 Serial: SF-01771 - *Practice Period, Peace, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, Instruction, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen,...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 11 Unknown
Unknown year, September talk, Serial 01885 Serial: SF-01885 Q&A - *Evil, Suzuki Roshi, Separation, Peace, Zendo, Anger, Mill Valley, Impermanence, Tassajara Zen...*	Zenkei Blanche Hartman	Sep 11 Unknown
Unknown year, April talk, Serial 00229 Serial: KR-00229 - *Lotus Sutra, lecture*	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 13
Unknown year, June talk, Serial 00233 Serial: KR-00233 - *Composure, training*	Katagiri Roshi	Jun 07
Unknown year, July talk, Serial 00301 Serial: KR-00301 - *Liberation, Four Noble Truths, difficulty, Delusion, Emotions, Chanting, Greed, Nirvana,...*	Katagiri Roshi	Jul 27
Unknown year, August talk, Serial 00305 Serial: KR-00305 - *Ego, Evil, Monastic Practice, Delusion, Oneness*	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 20
Unknown year, May talk, Serial 00327 Serial: RB-00327 - *Way-Seeking Mind, Samadhi, Doubt, Pain, Delusion*	Richard Baker	May 06
Unknown year, October talk, Serial 00525 Serial: RB-00525 The talk focuses on the importance of understanding where one's life actually occurs and emphasizes the interconnected nature of existence. A retelling of Ryutan's meetings underscores the concept of being present in the moment... *Precepts, Zazen Mind, Truth, Dharmakaya*	Richard Baker	Oct 27
Unknown year, December talk, Serial 00544 Serial: RB-00544 The talk primarily explores themes of aloneness and interconnectedness within Zen practice, highlighting the paradox that understanding one's own isolation leads to deeper connections with others. The discussion also touches on... *Delusion, Money, Sangha, Ceremony*	Richard Baker	Dec 07
Unknown year, December talk, Serial 00595 Serial: RB-00595 The talk explores the intersection of Zen practice and contemporary scientific understandings, focusing on the concepts of non-locality in quantum mechanics and their implications for Buddhist teachings. The discussion covers a... *American, causation, Fox, Avalokiteshvara, War*	Richard Baker	Dec 07
Be Kind with Yourself Serial: SR-00112 Warm-hearted practice. Breathing and posture in zazen. We all have different circumstances, but in the monastery, we have one practice. Rules give freedom to practice. The main thesis of the talk centers on the significance of embodying warmth and kindness in one's zazen practice, emphasizing that following instructions alone is insufficient without infusing them with compassion and a heartfelt... *Dogen, Zazen, Tatsugami, Freedom, Instruction, Monks, Posture, Priest, American...*	Suzuki Roshi	Tassajara

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