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Upaya Zen Center's Dharma Podcast

Ordinary Wisdom: Rohatsu 2024 (4 of 6)

Dec 15, 2024
The discussion highlights the vital balance between spiritual insight and practical wisdom. Ethical leadership is shown to shape both personal growth and community impact. Trust within teacher-student relationships becomes a cornerstone of Dharma practice. The importance of a beginner's mind in meditation fosters freshness and avoids stagnation. Finally, the challenge of maintaining individual authenticity while embracing communal experiences like calligraphy workshops illustrates the dual quest for enlightenment.
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Quick takeaways

  • Sensei Kaz highlights the importance of maintaining ethical boundaries in spiritual practice to avoid neglecting common sense and preventing potential abuses.
  • The essence of Zen practice lies in integrating fresh perspectives into daily activities, fostering deeper connections through mindfulness and personal responsibility.

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The Dual Realms of Wisdom

Wisdom is explored as comprising two realms: wisdom beyond wisdom, which embodies non-duality, and common sense wisdom, which acknowledges the duality in life. The interconnectedness between these realms is emphasized, where common sense is deemed essential for navigating day-to-day life and ethical considerations. Neglecting common sense in the pursuit of spiritual experiences can lead to misunderstandings and missteps, potentially resulting in abuse of power and damage to communities. Thus, maintaining ethical boundaries and integrating common sense into spiritual practice is crucial for achieving a balanced life of integrity and wholeness.

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