As I said this afternoon in my lecture, the
second master of my temple in Japan was studying Zuigan's addressing his own
name for six years it was not enough. After he found out the truth of
addressing himself is addressing to the Buddha nature, addressing to our Shakyamuni
Buddha, the true practice started in my temple. Sometimes many students,
sometimes quite few students, but that practice incessantly continues so far.
But his practice will continue forever and pervade whole world, whole universe,
because this is the truth how everything exists in each world and each world
without any contradiction or disturbance exists at the same time in the same
way. As I believe in this truth, I am here now in Tassajara, and practicing our
way with you. This is not Japanese way or --
American way, and Japanese way and American way. I don't mind which is which. May we continue this practice without any misunderstanding forever with all sentient beings. Thank you very much. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-08-24-B as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Many Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts on cuke.com - from there links to much more. Going slowly through Suzuki transcripts featuring whatever is next that seems okay, not just the super cool ones.
American way, and Japanese way and American way. I don't mind which is which. May we continue this practice without any misunderstanding forever with all sentient beings. Thank you very much. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-08-24-B as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Many Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts on cuke.com - from there links to much more. Going slowly through Suzuki transcripts featuring whatever is next that seems okay, not just the super cool ones.