Hogen Bays

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.

Hogen Bays, a distinguished Roshi, delves into the essence of Zen practice and its grounding in reality. He emphasizes the importance of being present and embracing mindfulness through body awareness. Listeners are encouraged to connect with their experiences through breath and self-acceptance. Hogen also explores how ethical living intertwines with personal reflection, urging a deeper engagement with the world as it truly is. This conversation is a refreshing reminder to appreciate the simplicity of reality.

Zen Monastery Roshi, Hogen Bays, explores interconnectedness, shedding the illusion of separation, unity in diversity through teachings from the Diamond Sutra, and self-realization in Buddhist practice.