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Zazen is the most important thing in our practice, and true zazen is our whole life. Suzuki-Roshi definitely emphasized zazen practice, physically taking our posture on the cushion, and all of his disciples who teach... More »
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"Master Ungan Donjo in the Tan district was sweeping the ground one day. Master Dogo Enchi said: 'You are very diligent in your work'. Master Ungan replied: 'There is someone who is not diligent'. Master... More »
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So tomorrow is the start of Ango, Spring Practice Period, here at Black Mountain ZC. Practice Period has its roots in the "rains retreats" during the time of Shakyamuni Buddha in India - a time... More »
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"There is nothing new for us to study. But Buddha's teaching will give light by which you can know yourself. The light by which we can see ourselves like a mirror is Buddha's teaching." -... More »
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Nothing special. We hear it a lot in Zen. How about everything is special? All are blessed. "That which we have chosen is given us. And that which we have refused is also and at... More »
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What is enlightenment? What is delusion? Students of Dogen and other great masters may understand this; some will, some will not. Yet Dogen was pretty clear on the subject. Our living practice can be... More »
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So we can read different definitions of Mushotoku. Maybe its one of those concepts which you can only really learn from your teacher's example and your own practice. Words don't quite capture it. But it is a key... More »
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