
It Is Rather Difficult For Us To Figure Out Why We Started To Practice Zazen
Shunryū SuzukiJonathan
May 2, 20261 July 1969Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
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The transcript discusses the profound meaning and importance of practicing zazen in Buddhist tradition, emphasizing determination and the pursuit of true nature. It highlights cultural differences in understanding practice, especially between American and Japanese contexts, and stresses individual responsibility and mutual understanding over rigid propagation of Zen. The dialogue advocates for sincere, lifelong practice beyond cultural labels.
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