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. One key to understanding the Genjo Koan (and thus, one key to Buddhist ‘realization’ as taught by Master Dogen) is in the word pairs below … In most commonly understood interpretations of Buddhist Teachings, we human being are ‘deluded’ and seek to attain ‘realization’ as delusion’s cure. Accordingly, we must ‘practice’ so as to…

The words ‘Genjo Koan’ have been translated in so many ways … ‘Actualizing the Fundamental Point‘ (Aitken & Tanahashi), ‘Manifesting Suchness’ (Waddell & Abe), ‘The Issue at Hand’ (Cleary), ‘The Koan of Everyday Life‘ (Daido Loori, shown below), and ‘The Actualization of Enlightenment’ (Nishiyama & Stevens). My teacher, Gudo Nishijima Roshi, has called it both…

Note: We may start talks, from tomorrow, on the Genjo Koan of Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo Just a quiet sitting tonight with my wife, Mina. She’s the Aikido-ist. . Press on arrow for ‘play’ .

..Great Master ‘Great Egret’ (a friend & rival of Master Heron) visited our creek, with a pointed lesson on one-pointed work and mindful eating (he’s a pescatarian). If you would like more information on his esteemed lineage, please look here. Click on picture to ‘play’ (Sitting Time: About 25 minutes) .
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