Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks The Light of Zazen - Bansho Green, Zen Teacher
Jun 19, 2025
In this talk, Bansho Green, a Zen Teacher with the Zen Community of Oregon, delves into the essence of zazen during Ancestors Sesshin 2025. He explores the concept of individual luminosity, emphasizing the historical connection between the Buddha and Maha Kashapa. The metaphor of meditation as catching a feather underscores the need for patience and awareness. Bansho also discusses true enlightenment, which transcends mere physical practice, and encourages letting go of attachments to embrace intimacy and recognition within Zen.
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Everyone's Hidden Luminous Light
- Everyone has a light that shines whether they realize it or not.
- Seeking or trying to grasp this light dims it, it's about recognition without judgment.
Practice Like Catching a Feather
- Recognize the mind's state repeatedly without fight when concentration wanes.
- Use patience and persistence; don't fear distracting thoughts or bodily discomfort.
Intimacy Is Not Knowing
- Not knowing the purpose is the most intimate state of practice.
- Drawing conclusions breaks intimacy and distances us from true practice.