It Is Actually Buddha's Practice
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Keywords:
The main thesis of the talk emphasizes that true practice in Zen involves embodying Buddha's practice rather than perceiving it as a personal endeavor. This concept suggests that selfless practice leads to liberation from accumulated karma. The discussion also highlights the significance of practicing under Tatsugami Roshi despite challenging circumstances, encouraging gratitude in daily practice.
- Tatsugami Roshi: A key figure in the practice environment; signifies the importance of resilience in practice despite adversities.
- Buddha's Practice: Refers to the ideal of selfless practice that transcends personal motives and aligns with the true essence of Buddhist teachings.
AI Suggested Title: Embodying Selfless Zen Practice
Side: A
Speaker: Tatsugami Roshi
Location: Tassajara
Additional text: 0-30m
Side: A
Speaker: Suzuki Roshi
Location: Tassajara
Additional text: 30-50m
Side: B
Speaker: Tatsugami Roshi
Location: ZMC
Possible Title: Lecture #13 Chiji Shingi
Additional text: 1st side of lecture
Side: B
Speaker: Katagiri Sensei
Location: Spring Peace Res
Additional text: Another tape has Side 2
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Source: Original tape SR-71-02-20 transcribed by Bill Redican 9/12/99.
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File name: 71-02-20: it is actually Buddha's practice (titled by pf) (Verbatim) Short (segment from tape with other speakers)
Buddha's practice goes first. Our practice goes.
We say, “our practice,” but it is actually Buddha's practice. We should know this point. This is the key point of our practice.
I don't know how many people want to practice zazen, but as long as their practice [is] involving personal practice, it is not true practice. If we practice selfish personal practice, it means that we are accumulating our karma more and more instead of releasing our previous karma.
Because of many bad choice--things you accumulated in previous life--you are right here and practicing under [Sotan Ryosen] Tatsugami Roshi. In spite of his difficult situation, Tatsugami Roshi is here.
Again, when Buddha's practice goes first, real practice will be ours.
The more you know what is practice, the greater your practice will become.
We must be very, very grateful to join this practice--day by day, moment after moment.
Sorry to disturb your practice.
Thank you.
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