Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast
Raging Fire: Expounding Dharma: WPP2025 Sesshin Day 4
Feb 23, 2025
Matthew Kozan-Palevsky, a speaker at Upaya Zen Center's Winter Practice Period Sesshin, dives into Dogen's “Great Kalpa Fire,” examining impermanence and attachment. He shares personal stories that evoke deep Zen teachings. The discussion encourages letting go of our burdens, revealing how attachment, even to our practices, obstructs true understanding. Kozan inspires listeners to embrace the transient nature of life and death, promoting compassion and patience on the spiritual journey.
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Quick takeaways
- The exploration of impermanence emphasizes that letting go of attachments, including emotional and material, leads to freedom and appreciation of the present.
- True spiritual inquiry must arise from genuine curiosity, allowing for transformative moments of awakening in one's practice and understanding.
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Embracing Impermanence
Impermanence is a central theme in the exploration of life and meditation. The insights express that everything in life is transient, and this realization can lead to freedom rather than anxiety about loss. The discussion highlights how individuals often cling to their attachments, whether they are emotions, relationships, or material possessions, in fear of losing them. By recognizing that this attachment is the root of suffering, a shift in perspective can emerge, allowing a deeper appreciation for the present moment and the beauty of the fleeting nature of life.
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