Calmness of Mind
Shunryū Suzuki
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May 1, 20267 June 1971City Center, San Francisco
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The transcript discusses the practice of shikantaza, a form of Zen meditation emphasizing being oneself without expectation and living fully in each moment. It highlights the importance of honesty, openness, and surrender in the teacher-student relationship and how this practice extends into everyday life and community. The concept of fading into emptiness through mindful exhaling is central to achieving calmness and spiritual unity.
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