The Zen Studies Podcast 205 - Motivation for Practice: What Do You Love Most Deeply?
May 28, 2022
Discover the power of deep love as a driving force for spiritual practice. Explore how passions—whether for nature, music, or justice—can ignite motivation in your journey. Learn to overcome challenges in maintaining that motivation, especially in Soto Zen. Embrace a dynamic approach to Zazen practice, fueled by unconditional love, which can help keep complacency at bay. Cultivating gratitude and purpose is key to expressing and manifesting your deepest passions.
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Motivate Practice Through Love
- Identify what you love most deeply to find motivation for diligent practice.
- Let that love inspire your practice to better express and manifest it.
Avoid Complacency in Zazen
- Peace in zazen can lead to complacency and dullness instead of energetic practice.
- True practice requires lively attention, as if prepared to die today.
Willingness Over Willpower
- Willingness fosters spiritual growth without creating inner conflict like willpower does.
- Accept and befriend all parts of yourself for profound integration in practice.