Teachings
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Blue Cliff Record 66, Ganto and the Sword
February 19, 20151 min read
Episode Description: This talk explores Case 66 from the Blue Cliff Record, Ganto and the Sword. Roshi Henry Shukman guides us to open our hearts to the alternate dharma reality in which we naturally exist, a consciousness radically different from the “getting and spending” (as Wordsworth called it) of our consumerist lives. This talk also describes the Zen practice of bowing and explains the nature of koans. Featured Image Credit: from Mountain Cloud Image Archives
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Rohatsu Sesshin 2014 Day 4 of 4
February 12, 20151 min read
The last talk of the sesshin again returns to Continuous Practice, taking us through discussions of Tennyson's poem "Crossing the Bar," sweatlodges, cults, faith and the Three Treasures. Image Credit: Above image from Mountain Cloud Image Archives Featured Image Credit: Stones, Meditation by memyselfaneye, CC0 Public Domain, from pixabay.com
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Rohatsu Sesshin 2014 Day 3 of 4
February 5, 20151 min read
The third talk of the sesshin focuses on "nothing to attain" and "allowing", and includes beautiful and relevant stories of Tolstoy's. Image Credit: Above image from Mountain Cloud Image Archives Featured Image Credit: Stones, Meditation by memyselfaneye, CC0 Public Domain, from pixabay.com
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