Ocean Mind Sangha

Recorded at Zen Center of New York City, 06/07/2015

Recorded at Zen Mountain Monastery, 05/31/2015

Recorded at Zen Mountain Monastery, 04/24/2015

When we turn towards ourselves with intimacy and commitment, we are drawn into a more honest, complete look at who we are and what life is. In this talk, Zuisei speaks on the integrity of following the path. “As you know, the only thing you need to do this is your body and your mind. A cushion helps, a little inspiration now and then, a teacher definitely helps…But ultimately all that it takes is...

To truly understand ourselves requires both our own individual investigation and also the support of our community. Our practice will naturally draw us closer in to looking at who we are, and holding those insights and continuing to stay committed to practice requires the knowing that we are not alone on this path.

Equanimity is the fourth of the Four Immeasurables, four virtues that also include loving-kindness, compassion, and sympathetic joy. In this pointed talk after the 2016 presidential election, Zuisei Sensei speaks of equanimity in relationship to the practice of taking refuge in the Three Treasures of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. She also offers an expression of welcome that became incorporated into...