Cynthia Kear

Cynthia Kear, a Sensei at Upaya Zen Center, emphasizes the importance of vows and confidence in one's practice to unlock wisdom. The conversation explores the bodhisattva Manjushri as an emblem of wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism, highlighting how his attributes, like the Vajra sword, symbolize insight. Kear discusses embracing emptiness and interconnectedness to tackle life's challenges and advocates for cultivating compassion to address social issues, positioning wisdom as a necessary tool for supporting others.