Zen Community of Oregon Dharma Talks The Dharma Is Not Objective - Hogen Bays, Roshi
May 11, 2024
Zen Roshi Hogen Bays discusses the non-objective nature of Buddha nature, the challenges of shedding fixed beliefs, embracing interconnectedness, the significance of hand postures in meditation, and the importance of being present in practice to uncover hindrances to wisdom.
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Buddha Nature's Subjectivity
- Original Buddha nature lacks objectivity, being fluid, omnipresent, and silent.
- It's not an external truth but an intimate part of our being.
Awakening to the Present
- Awakening involves realizing what's present now, unfiltered by fixed beliefs.
- See reality without the distortions of preconceived notions.
Lifelong Practice
- Even with fundamental truth realization, lifelong practice remains essential.
- Habits are dense, requiring continuous work to embody and live truthfully.