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Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)

Everyday Zen

Apr 19, 2024
Guest Charlotte Joko Beck delves into distinguishing true from false suffering in Zen Buddhism, emphasizing the impermanence of life and the importance of acceptance. They explore challenges in Zen practice, embracing the transformative power of suffering, and the reality of the present moment through sashin.
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  • Distinguishing between true and false suffering is crucial in Zen practice.
  • Effective Zen practice involves confronting fear, embracing impermanence, and living in the present moment.

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Understanding True Suffering vs. False Suffering

Recognizing the distinction between true suffering and false suffering is essential in practice. True suffering involves acceptance and understanding without resistance, while false suffering arises from conceptualizing events and clinging to opinions. Joko Beck highlights how life's uncertainties and impermanence contribute to suffering, emphasizing the need to move from resisting to absorbing suffering in order to broaden one's perspective.

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