Category: zazen talk
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“You are perfect the way you are … and you can use a little improvement.”
Famous quote from Roshi Suzuki…
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法雨千山を潤す (Ho U Sen Zan wo Uruosu)
“The rain of compassion falls on all beings and illuminate the world” This is poem by Master at Tofukiji temple which Rev Ito translated to English.
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和顔愛語 Wagen Aigo
When you treat people speak to them with kind, tender words with calm expression. This is the truthful way to treat people.
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Atta Dipa & Zazen
Kugyo san talked about Atta Dipa & Zazen Know! You are the Light itself Rely on yourself Do not rely on others The Dharma is the Light Rely on the Dharma Do not rely on anything Other than the Dharma
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Are you aware of “now”?
Kugyo san talked about being aware of now during zazen meditation @ Hakone Zendo.
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It’s Not the End of the World
Kugyo talked about “The Four Noble Truths” and how she sees recent events in her life…
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一行三昧 (Ichigyo Zanmai)
Rev Ito talked about Ichigyo Zanmai. Focus on what you are doing. You will be aware of the present.
