Nov.23.2009
by Kozan
Flowers Of Emptiness
My life is not theoretical. It is real. In this life, at all times, all things are possible. Only I can obstruct myself. I have met many students of Zen over the years, and one thing that seems to be common, is the lack of belief in their own innate wisdom. As if what the [...]
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Feb.23.2009
by joseph
Only One
“You must understand that we practice within delusions and attain realization before enlightenment.“ Dogen Zenji - Chapter 3: Gakudo Yojinshu
What does it mean to have a practice?
Practice is not done in isolation, and at the same time isolation is not what you think it is. The Buddha proclaimed, “I, alone, am the only one!”
What is [...]
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