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( Dogen’s Instructions for the Cook – XIX) …. all things intra-penetrating  …  We receive aid and support from others, we give to others, we bow in gratitude. _____________________________ When a patron comesinto the monastery and donates money to hold a feast, the various stewardsshould all be consulted; this is the precedent established in monasteries…

( Dogen’s Instructions for the Cook – XVIII) The ordinary is the most wondrous, all things intra-penetrating yet just as they are … Dosho Port (on his blog, wild fox zen) has a wonderful rephrase of the reference to Luling rice … A monk asked, what is the ultimate meaning of the buddhadharma? The master…

( Dogen’s Instructions for the Cook – XVII) This section always reminds me of the old child’s riddle: How do you divide equally 16 apples among 17 people?? Answer:  MAKE APPLESAUCE !! _____________________________ When you return to yourquarters, right away you should close your eyes and clearly envision the numberof individual places in the [sangha]…

The subject of the nature of a teacher and the teachings has been discussed on our Treeleaf Forum recently … FORUM LINK (remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells; a sitting time of 20 to 35 minutes is recommended) To subscribe to “Treeleaf Zen” click here.
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