PZI Teacher Archives

Linji's True Place (MK38d)

KOAN:

Wherever you are, just take the role of host, and that place will be a true place.

—PZI Miscellaneous Koans, Case 38d (Record of Linji)

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Dharma Theme June 9, 2023
43 Words

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Dharma Theme May 1, 2023
135 Words
Audio May 20, 2020

Stories from the Interior – Solitude & Loneliness

Allison Atwill

Solitude as resting in vastness: taking the role of host everywhere and abiding nowhere. Loneliness—you may even be in the company of others, but something is missing. Allison revisits childhood’s solitude and the solitude of mountain trails. Abiding “somewhere” keeps us out of vastness.

83' 35"
Video June 18, 2019

Be the Host

John Tarrant

John Tarrant opens Autumn sesshin with the zen koan “Be the Host.” Inviting the listener to take the position of the host, inviting all guests into the home body. Welcome them all, whether an emotional storm of sadness, joy, grief, happiness, despair or laughter. Host this! October 10, 2011.

34' 7"
Video August 30, 2017
40' 7"
Video August 30, 2017
33' 24"