Forgotten the Value of Religion
Shunryū Suzuki
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May 2, 202627 July 1965Sokoji Temple, San Francisco
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The transcript discusses Soto Zen practice emphasizing the non-dualistic nature of true religious experience beyond koan use. It contrasts Buddhist views on mind and self with Western philosophy, critiques cultural misunderstandings of religion, and highlights the importance of pure, genuine religion as taught by Dongen Zenji to maintain spiritual clarity and cultural harmony.
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