What is Tao? What is Ordinary Mind?

Buddhism teaches us that our ordinary mind us none other than the path itself. How is this so? This dharma talk will look into how we can see and experience this truth through unconditional eyes.

Often we strive to manage our life. However, Buddhism speaks of naturally living a life that is well-lived. We speak of entrusting faith in the Primal Vow and the teachings. However, our faith is usually contingent on getting our way. Therefore, what is true entrusting faith? What is its source? Often we say we practice sitting meditation (zazen). However, when we practice zazen are we enmeshed in day dreaming, addicted to our thoughts or caught in the blankness of a trance? What is the correct way to practice zazen?

What is Tao? What is ordinary mind? Let us be reminded by Zen master’s Wu-men poem,

Hundreds of flowers in the spring,
The moon in autumn.
A cool breeze in summer, and snow in winter.
If there’s no vain cloud in your mind,
For you it is a good season.

Presented by Dharma Teacher Rev. Lewis-Bastias.

Sliding scale suggested donation $10 – $20

A short Introduction to Meditation Training session will be held before the gathering at 9:45 a.m.