Rinzai Zen and Soto Zen
Shunryū Suzuki
Jonathan
May 2, 2026July 1969Sokoji Temple, San Francisco
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The transcript explores the distinctions and relationships between Rinzai and Soto Zen traditions, focusing on Dogen Zenji's teachings about practice and enlightenment being inseparable. It highlights the importance of sincere practice, faith, and the teacher-student relationship, while emphasizing non-sectarianism and the essence of being Buddha's disciples beyond sect labels.
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