The Background of Shikantaza
Shunryū Suzuki
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May 2, 202622 February 1970City Center, San Francisco
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The transcript discusses the Zen meditation practice of shikantaza, emphasizing the importance of sitting with a mind free from the idea of self and fully devoted to Buddha's practice. It explains preparatory practices like counting breathing and kompunjo, the philosophical understanding of one whole being, and the significance of posture, effort, and spiritual feeling in meditation. The speaker also addresses practical aspects of sesshin and the middle way approach to practice.
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