Shōbōgenzō Kie-sanbo 歸依佛法僧寶 'Taking Refuge in the Three Treasures' by Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253). The translation is by my Zen ‘grandfather’ Gudō Wafu Nishijima (1919-2014) and his student, Mike Chodo Cross. It is read aloud for the benefit of those who have difficulty with reading for any reason. The text itself is available here: http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/Dogen_Teachings/Shobogenzo_4_NC.pdf

You can also buy the fourth volume of the Shobogenzo translated by Nishijima and Cross: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1473477.Master_Dogen_s_Shobogenzo

Nishijima's description of this fascicle can be found here: https://glasgowzengroup.com/cat_shobogenzo/chapter-a06/

88. Shobogenzo Kie Sanbo

Shōbōgenzō Shinjin Inga 深信因果 'Deep Belief in Cause and Effect' by Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253). The translation is by my Zen ‘grandfather’ Gudō Wafu Nishijima (1919-2014) and his student, Mike Chodo Cross. It is read aloud for the benefit of those who have difficulty with reading for any reason. The text itself is available here: http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/Dogen_Teachings/Shobogenzo_4_NC.pdf

You can also buy the fourth volume of the Shobogenzo translated by Nishijima and Cross: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1473477.Master_Dogen_s_Shobogenzo

Nishijima's description of this fascicle can be found here: https://glasgowzengroup.com/cat_shobogenzo/chapter-a07/

89. Shobogenzo Shinjin Inga

Shōbōgenzō Shizen biku 四禪比丘 'A Bhikṣu in the Fourth Dhyāna' by Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253). The translation is by my Zen ‘grandfather’ Gudō Wafu Nishijima (1919-2014) and his student, Mike Chodo Cross. It is read aloud for the benefit of those who have difficulty with reading for any reason. The text itself is available here: http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/Dogen_Teachings/Shobogenzo_4_NC.pdf

You can also buy the fourth volume of the Shobogenzo translated by Nishijima and Cross: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1473477.Master_Dogen_s_Shobogenzo

Nishijima's description of this fascicle can be found here: https://glasgowzengroup.com/cat_shobogenzo/chapter-a10/

90. Shobogenzo Shizen Biku

Shōbōgenzō Yuibutsu Yobutsu 唯佛與佛 'Buddhas Alone, Together With Buddhas' by Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253). The translation is by my Zen ‘grandfather’ Gudō Wafu Nishijima (1919-2014) and his student, Mike Chodo Cross. It is read aloud for the benefit of those who have difficulty with reading for any reason. The text itself is available here: http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/Dogen_Teachings/Shobogenzo_4_NC.pdf

You can also buy the fourth volume of the Shobogenzo translated by Nishijima and Cross: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1473477.Master_Dogen_s_Shobogenzo

Nishijima Roshi's description of this fascicle can be found here: https://glasgowzengroup.com/cat_shobogenzo/chapter-b3/

91. Yui Butsu Yo Butsu

Shōbōgenzō Yui Butsu Yo Butsu 唯佛與佛 'Buddhas Alone, Together With Buddhas' by Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253). The translation is by my Zen ‘grandfather’ Gudō Wafu Nishijima (1919-2014) and his student, Mike Chodo Cross. It is read aloud for the benefit of those who have difficulty with reading for any reason. The text itself is available here: http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/Dogen_Teachings/Shobogenzo_4_NC.pdf

You can also buy the fourth volume of the Shobogenzo translated by Nishijima and Cross: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1473477.Master_Dogen_s_Shobogenzo

Nishijima Roshi's description of this fascicle can be found here: https://glasgowzengroup.com/cat_shobogenzo/chapter-b3/

Shōbōgenzō Doshin 道心 'The Will to the Truth' by Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253). The translation is by my Zen ‘grandfather’ Gudō Wafu Nishijima (1919-2014) and his student, Mike Chodo Cross. It is read aloud for the benefit of those who have difficulty with reading for any reason. The text itself is available here: http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/Dogen_Teachings/Shobogenzo_4_NC.pdf

You can also buy the fourth volume of the Shobogenzo translated by Nishijima and Cross: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1473477.Master_Dogen_s_Shobogenzo

Nishijima Roshi's description of this fascicle can be found here: https://glasgowzengroup.com/cat_shobogenzo/chapter-b5/

93. Shobogenzo Doshin

Shōbōgenzō Hachi Dainingaku 八大人覺 'The Eight Truths of a Great Human Being' by Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253). The translation is by my Zen ‘grandfather’ Gudō Wafu Nishijima (1919-2014) and his student, Mike Chodo Cross. It is read aloud for the benefit of those who have difficulty with reading for any reason. The text itself is available here: http://www.thezensite.com/ZenTeachings/Dogen_Teachings/Shobogenzo_4_NC.pdf

You can also buy the fourth volume of the Shobogenzo translated by Nishijima and Cross: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1473477.Master_Dogen_s_Shobogenzo

Nishijima Roshi's description of this fascicle can be found here: https://glasgowzengroup.com/cat_shobogenzo/chapter-a12/

95. Hachi Dainingaku

In Dogen’s ‘Instructions to the Tenzo’, he describes Three Minds, a division which provides a framework for all daily tasks. As well as Joyful Mind, Kind Mind, and Great Mind, we study Dogen’s question ‘What is practice?’.
This teisho was given by Jane Andino, roshi on day 4 at Winter sesshin 2024, at the SZC Annandale zendo

Winter sesshin

Three Minds of the Kitchen

In this Best of episode Michael examines how even despite our progress in spiritual practice, there's often a sense that something is lacking. Perhaps nirvana involves facing challenges without resorting to defense mechanisms or succumbing to burnout. Michael also offers a sharp critique of the economic narratives that shape our lives. This talk was recorded on January 14, 2014 during the New Year's Silent Meditation Retreat at the Chapin Mill Retreat Center, Batavia, New York. Photo by Andréa de Keijzer.

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Best of Awake in the World:  Why Can't the Tail Get Through?

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. In today's reflection, recorded at home, I share a short resume of my need to keep sharing this "message" (it's not mine) and a short reading from Dogen's extensive record (Dharma Discourse 415) -- see this link https://antilogicalism.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dogen-extensive-record.pdf.

Thank you as always for listening.

Blessings,
Julian

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Awake in the World Podcast is a library of talks on a wide-range of topics, including bringing mindfulness and meditation practice into daily life; personal and community issues regarding mental health; and social change. The podcasts were recorded at live events so you might hear coughing, airplanes, cars, sirens, laughter, and peoples’ questions—all part of the intimate experience. Michael Stone (1974-2017) was a Buddhist teacher, author, and mental health advocate. His legacy is stewarded by Carina Stone. Podcast funded by Patreon (patreon.com/michaelstone).

This is a collection of audio recordings I have made of Buddhist and Zen teachings for people who like to listen to dharma teachings or cannot access print texts for any reason.  The primary focus is on the writings of Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253) who founded Japanese Sōtō Zen.

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