Here is the video recording of Teisho given by Rev Ito at our zendo on 8/24/2014.
(8/24/2014) Teisho by Rev. Ito, Rinzai Hakone Zendo in Saratoga, California
Month: August 2014
Barriers to Zazen
Coming to a stream
Unable to cross,
follow its downstream direction
Able to forge,
enjoy its coolness and life pulse
Following bank or current
listen to the breeze
of the heart
一期一会 (ichi-go ichi-e)
一期一会, (ichi-go ichi-e) is a famous zen phrase, literary means “one time, one meeting”. Often this phrase is translated to “Once in a life time”. Each moment is unrepeatable and special in its own right. Appreciate this moment and focus on this special moment.
生老病死 (sho-ro byo-shi)
It was great to see Rev Ito attending zazen sitting this morning.
He talked about 生老病死 (sho-ro byo-shi). He has talked about this word several time in the past.
生 (sho) means born
老 （ro) means aging
病 (byo) means sickness
死 （shi) means death
This word explain human life very simply.
