Audios
February 28, 2021
73' 21"

Obstacles & Gates – Refuge & the Bodhisattva Path

John Tarrant

Description

Deshan is determined to prove his scholarly certainty. He encounters two teachers who help him see the light. John talks about refuge; What is it? Why take refuge? What is the rakusu?

Koans

Deshan's Enlightenment (GG28), Trust the Light Within

Tagged

being on the path, Deshan, Diamond Sutra, dragons, Linji, poetry by John Tarrant, refuge, taking the risk, tea ladies, uncertainty, Xuedou

Summary

Deshan is determined to prove his scholarly certainty. He encounters two teachers who help him see the light. John talks about refuge; What is it? Why take refuge? What is the rakusu?

PZI’s approach—working with refuge vows as koans. Zen ultimately rests in mystery and uncertainty. Linji says, “Have confidence in the light always working inside you.”

Sunday Zen with John Tarrant & Friends, recorded February 28th, 2021