Genjo Koan continued
Shunryū Suzuki
Jonathan
May 2, 202613 March 1966Sokoji Temple, San Francisco
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The lecture explores complex Buddhist philosophical concepts focusing on the interpretation of key terms like ignorance and enlightenment within the Tendai school's teachings. It discusses the three views of existence, the necessity of understanding contradictions and negations, and the process of enlightenment as a dynamic, evolving understanding beyond simple dualities. The speaker emphasizes the importance of personal interpretation and the limitations of rigid adherence to teachings.
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