The talk explores the practice of sitting still in Zen as a means to cultivate loving-kindness, compassion, and the non-duality of delusion and enlightenment. It reflects on the teachings of intimacy with self-delusion, patience with selfishness, and non-duality of the ordinary and the divine. The discussion emphasizes embracing ordinary acts as profound expressions of Buddhism, highlighting the significance of tea and rice in Zen tradition as symbols of enlightenment and teaching. The talk also includes reflections on the flexibility between ordinariness and extraordinariness as a part of the Buddhist way and concludes with insights on the transformative power of stillness and attention in practicing compassion.

Referenced Works and Teachings:
- "Teaching of the Non-duality of Delusion": Discussed as a core Zen philosophy, reflecting on the indistinguishable nature of enlightened and unenlightened, encouraging introspection on self-delusion.
- Story of Tozu and Furong Daokai: Illustrates teachings through the allegory of Buddha ancestors' thoughts being "everyday tea and rice."
- "Buddhist Ancestors' Way of Tea and Rice": Used as a metaphor for simple yet profound practices reflecting enlightenment. Engages with historical traditions of Zen teaching.
- Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and Attention: Explored to illustrate compassion as an act of mindfulness, using attention as a form of love.

Notable Insights and Themes:
- Intimacy with Selfishness: Emphasizes embracing one's own delusions as a path to awakening.
- Ordinary vs. Divine: The discussion delves into how daily practices can embody divine aspects when approached with a Zen perspective.
- Role of Resurrection and Cross-Cultural Ideas: Reflects on the parallels between Zen teachings and Christian concepts such as resurrection, drawing connections through ordinary acts.

AI Suggested Title: Zen Alchemy: Transforming the Ordinary