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October 27 2023

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Video November 3, 2023

Fall Sesshin: Bright Virtue – Bankei’s Awakening

Tess Beasley

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Mazu's Make Yourself a Raft, Shishuang's Hundred-Foot Pole (GG46)(BS79), Taking Part in the Gathering
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2023 Fall Sesshin, awakening, Bankei, Bright virtue, death, Mazu, October 27 2023, Shishuang, Shitou, writer Oliver Sacks
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Bankei’s awakening came through facing his aversion to death. His question, “What is bright virtue?” brought him to Zen early in life. Later, he became one with the field and could fully see whatever he encountered. As your life becomes more whole, everything comes to belong.

45' 2"
Audio November 1, 2023

Fall Sesshin: Bright Virtue – Bankei’s Awakening

Tess Beasley

Koans
Mazu's Make Yourself a Raft, Shishuang's Hundred-Foot Pole (GG46)(BS79), Taking Part in the Gathering
Tags
2023 Fall Sesshin, awakening, Bankei, Bright virtue, death, Mazu, October 27 2023, Shishuang, Shitou, writer Oliver Sacks
Category
Audio

Bankei’s awakening came through facing his aversion to death. His question, “What is bright virtue?” brought him to Zen early in life. Later, he became one with the field and could fully see whatever he encountered. As your life becomes more whole, everything comes to belong.

45' 2"