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Rochester Zen Center Teisho (Zen Talks)
Advice on Sesshin Practice #2
Feb 18, 2024
Exploring the pitfalls of expecting Sashine to resolve personal issues, cultivating diligence and detachment in Zen practice, craftsmanship through deep meditation, mindfulness and self-nature in Zen practice, and guidance on aligning with true nature and inherent potential.
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- Avoid expecting instant solutions in Sesshin practice, focus on method not outcomes.
- Do not force progress in meditation, embrace spontaneity and natural flow of thoughts.
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Avoiding Expectations in Practice
One of the hindrances discussed in the podcast is having expectations that Sashine practice will solve personal problems. An anecdote about a woman seeking fulfillment of her deepest desires from God illustrates the theme of not expecting instant gratification. John Master Shenyan emphasizes the significance of setting intentions but warns against becoming fixated on transformation. Practitioners are advised to focus solely on the method of practice rather than outcomes, steering clear of the mindset of fixing all perceived flaws.
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