The first day of the sesshin is almost finished
Shunryū Suzuki
Jonathan
May 2, 202615 August 1966Sokoji Temple, San Francisco
Vote
Transcript
Summary
The transcript discusses Buddhist philosophy focusing on causality, dynamic change, and the concept of eternal present. It explores how understanding these ideas leads to freedom beyond teleological determinism and embraces contradiction and conformity in life. Teachings of Dogen Zenji and Buddha are referenced to explain time's fluidity and the path to religious life.
Open the interactive transcript
Search every word, jump to any moment, and follow along with the audio.