In the Shobogenzo, in the fascicle of Sokushin Zebutsu, Dogen states What is Mind Itself is Buddha. What is mind, and what is Buddha? And in conclusion he says, “Mind is Buddha, and Buddha is Buddha, and each is Buddha. Each—Buddha is—Mind itself is Buddha. Buddha itself is Buddha.” There is four characters. “Buddha—Mind itself is”—oh five syllable—oh four [laughs]. “Mind itself is Buddha.” And he says, “Mind is Buddha, and each is Buddha, and itself is Buddha. Buddha is Buddha” [laughs, laughter]. Do you understand this riddle? --------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 66-08-17N - as found on shunryusuzuki.com, from one of the newly discovered (2021) lecture tapes. Edited by DC - Going through Suzuki lectures and posting anything that can stand on its own. Not looking for zingers or "the best of." I find that following these excerpts daily provides another way to experience Suzuki's teaching. Go to https://www.instagram.com/cuke_archives/ for more daily Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts - with a photo.
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