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Audio March 8, 2021

Obstacles & Gates: Refuge & the Bodhisattva Path

John Tarrant

Koans
Deshan's Enlightenment (GG28), Trust the Light Within
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Bodhisattva Path, Deshan, Diamond Sutra, dragon pool, Linji, Mystery School, poet John Tarrant, PZI Zen Online, refuge, risk, tea lady, uncertainty, Xuedou
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Deshan is determined to prove his scholarly certainty. He encounters two teachers who help him see the light. John talks about refuge; What is it? Why take refuge? What is the rakusu? PZI’s approach—working with refuge vows as koans. Zen ultimately rests in mystery and uncertainty. Linji says, “Have confidence in the light always working inside you.” Music with Jordan McConnell. Sunday talk as recorded Feb. 28th, 2021.

73' 21"