
Making the Most of Each Moment of Sesshin
Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)
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The Importance of Chanting
The mind state created by the chanting, which is involvement to the point of self-transcendence, is of primary importance. No conscious effort needs to be made to grasp the meaning for it is absorbed spontaneously unchecked by the rational mind. We don't even have to let go of thoughts. In chanting, we are to one degree or another embodying the teachings.
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