Mind & Environment

Dragons, Conditionality, Dependent Arising, and Koan Study Group

Introduction to Yangshan’s “Mind and Environment”: “The ocean is the world of dragons—disappearing and appearing, they sport serenely.”

It is written in this koan, “This particular case is exactly the way a student enters the gate, where (s)he gains power.”

Studying and practicing together is the Buddha way. Koan study aids in deepening our penetration into the Buddha Dharma. We will begin by reading “Yangshan’s “Mind and Environment,” in conjunction with The Upanisha Sutra on Transcendental Dependent Arising.

Join us on the first Wednesday of each month for zazen, koan study and discussion beginning Wednesday June 2, 2021 at 7:25 PM (* 6:25 Central time *) – 8:30 EST (* 7:30 Central Time *).

Please sign on to Zoom by 7:25 (6:25) to prepare for Zazen.

Shoyoroku: Book of Serenity, Case #32 “Yangshan’s Mind and Environment”

August 4, Audio: “Is there any way to figure gain or loss?” w/ Kagayaki Karen Morris Link