The True Dragon
Shunryū Suzuki
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May 2, 202612 October 1968Sokoji Temple, San Francisco
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The transcript explores Zen Buddhist practice focusing on true zazen meditation beyond superficial understanding, using metaphors like the true dragon and whipping the cart versus the ox. It emphasizes continuous practice with freedom from attachment, critiques personal interpretations, and highlights the unity of mind and body in practice. The teaching encourages practitioners to fully engage in the communal Zen center way, transcending individual misconceptions.
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