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Blue Dragon's Cave (BCR3)

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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 Ma’s Sun Face, Moon Face Buddha, Blue Cliff Record Case 3

Video July 13, 2023

Summer Sesshin: Fish Feelings

John Tarrant

Koans
A Straight Hook Seeks Fish That Turn Away From Life (MK54), Blue Dragon's Cave (BCR3)
Tags
Duke Zhi, fishing, Great fish Kun, June 14 2023, mysterious devices, suffering, Summer Sesshin 2023, Zhuangzi
Category
Video

In sesshin, we are fish moving in and out of the depths. The treasure lies in the realm you do not wish to investigate. If you can face your fear and go there, a great watery tenderness arises as the heart opens.

42' 8"