True Concentration
Shunryū Suzuki
Jonathan
May 1, 202610 January 1971City Center, San Francisco
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The transcript discusses the practice of zazen meditation centered on cultivating a calm, clear mind and openness, inspired by the compassion of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. It distinguishes true Zen practice from the art of Zen, emphasizing acceptance, mindfulness, and practicing with all beings and nature to attain real freedom and self-understanding. The teaching encourages embracing imperfection and limitless value beyond dualistic measures.
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