PZI Teacher Archives

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

Video July 13, 2023

Summer Sesshin: Fish Feelings

John Tarrant

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"