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The Need for Training in Buddhism without Self-Seeking Mind

Shunryū Suzuki
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Jonathan
May 2, 202617 December 1966Sokoji Temple, San Francisco
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The transcript discusses the essence of Zen practice emphasizing training without selfish motives or gaining ideas, focusing on absolute surrender and practicing zazen as transmitted from Buddha. It highlights the importance of combining training with the Buddhist way to achieve calmness and compassion, transcending ordinary goals and egoistic desires. The teaching underscores practicing Buddhism for its own sake, embodying true compassion and understanding beyond dualistic distinctions.

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