Blue Dragon's Cave (BCR3)
KOAN:
For twenty years I have struggled fiercely—
How many times have I gone down to the Blue Dragon’s Cave for you?
—Xuedou
From his commentary on Master Ma Is Unwell, The Blue Cliff Record, Case 3
Put Out the Fire – A Panel on Koan Practice & Pain
Roshi Jon Joseph assembled a panel of 4 PZI meditators, who deal with various experiences of chronic and severe pain. Koan meditation has helped all of them to find a way to allow the pain in – not to exclude it, and to see it as a profound teacher and ally. As recorded May 31, 2021.
Fall Sesshin 2020: The Koan Raft – Morning Talk with Jon Joseph
PZI Fall Sesshin: The Koan Raft – with Jon Joseph Roshi. What is a koan? A koan is a “public case” in Chinese. Koan practice develops a resonance with all things. Any section or word in a koan is a gate. As recorded October 2, 2020.
A Guided Koan Meditation into the Blue Dragon’s Cave with John Tarrant Roshi
Audio excerpt: John Tarrant guides a journey into the Blue Dragon’s Cave, a koan meditation as recorded on Sunday July 5th Meditation & Talk. 25 minutes.
How Many Times Have I Gone There for You?
PZI Zen Online – As recorded July 5th.