Audio Files
August 24, 2020
88' 48"

Guanyin’s Wind, Air, Breath, & Release

Sarah Bender

Description

Sarah Bender presents her field notes on Guanyin as wind, breath, and release. She discusses “Breath Sweeps Mind” and the call-and-response involved in encountering her compassionate nature.

Koans

Mayu Fanning (GK), Teaching That Lasts a Lifetime (BCR14)

Tagged

Avalokiteshvara, call and response, Fayan, Guanyin, Guanyin in the Pavilion Under the August Moon, Mazu, say something, Yunmen

Summary

Sarah Bender presents her field notes on Guanyin as wind, breath, and release. She discusses “Breath Sweeps Mind” and the call-and-response involved in encountering her compassionate nature.

“Appropriate response” is the territory of Guanyin.

Sarah Bender Roshi gives a dharma talk in the Guanyin in the Pavilion Under the August Moon special series of Sunday Talks. Includes Michael Wilding on flute and Ryan McCoy on guitar and vocals. Recorded on August 23, 2020.