The Zen Studies Podcast 301 – Teisho: You Have to See Your Nature
May 1, 2025
A contemplative talk invites listeners to explore the balance between individuality and collective oneness. It discusses the concept of 'samadhi' and encourages a quiet mind for deeper self-discovery. The importance of awareness in personal growth is emphasized, alongside the challenges of recognizing true nature amidst distractions. Embracing Zen practice is suggested as a path to greater understanding and interconnectedness.
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Tension Between Individuality and Oneness
- Life inherently involves the tension between being an individual and being one with all.
- Our mental map centers on self-preservation but silent mind reveals interconnectedness beyond this map.
Practice for Quiet Mind Glimpses
- Cultivate quiet, silent mind to glimpse through your self-centered mental map.
- Use meditation to momentarily experience non-separation and the luminous suchness of things.
The Human Struggle with Practice
- We often sense a greater reality but remain caught in our individual karma.
- Practice brings improvement and peace but the individual self can never be fully remade in that greater reality's image.