Present Moment, True Zazen Awakening
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The talk emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment through practicing Zazen, urging individuals to release preconceived notions of enlightenment and past experiences. It critiques the tendency to remain busy and distracted rather than being genuinely present, highlighting teachings of Dogen Zenji and Shakyamuni Buddha on realizing true self-awareness and authenticity in practice.
- Dogen Zenji: His teachings are quoted to emphasize the principle of "true Zazen" by being fully present and letting go of past experiences or imagined states of enlightenment.
- Shakyamuni Buddha: Referenced as an exemplar of attaining true self-awareness, reinforcing the concept of living in the present moment.
- Tathagata Monastic Life: Mentioned to illustrate the contrast between imagined spiritual ideals and the embodied practice of Zazen.
- Sojiji Monastery: Used as a metaphorical reference for idealized religious practice that can detract from living authentically in the moment.
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Speaker: Katagiri Roshi
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Speaker: Katagiri Roshi
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You describe your suffering, you know, I always think, for students, how busy you are. Why don't you stop? Why don't you stop? But they say always, but I can't. But I can't is always doubtful, questionable. I'm sorry for you, but I always think, for you, how busy you are. Why don't you settle on yourself? Throwing away imaginary Zazen, imaginary you, imaginary Tathagata monastic life, imaginary A.H. monastery, imaginary Sojiji monastery,
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what you have experienced before. Before is before, present is present. It is true Zazen when you do Zazen. In other words, all you have to do is simply speaking to do your best, that's all. I explain lots of things, but simply speaking. All you have to do is to do your best, right now, right here. Then next moment, your best effort is not always best effort. Wow, it is not best effort.
[02:07]
Okay, next moment, please do your best. Next moment, your best effort is not best effort. Okay, you should do your best at the next moment. Next moment, moment after moment, all you have to do is do your best, that's all. But you don't understand so well, you don't get taste of it at this point. That's why Dogen Zenji or Shakyamuni Buddha, many patriarchs must describe when, how you can contact with true Zazen, true you, true self. Thank you.
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