Three Points

Buddha is constantly doing true practice. So, with true practice, we have three points. One is, we practice zazen. The next is Buddha practices zazen. The third one is Buddha practices Buddha. We are Buddha when we practice zazen.          --------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki  lecture - 66-01-22N - as found on shunryusuzuki.com, from one of the newly discovered (2021) or recently significantly added to or changed 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

This is a difficult audio with lots of words and phrases that can't be understood. I'll go through it and see what I can pick from it. - DC