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Morning Service - Saturday
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Talk by Saturday at City Center on 2007-01-27
This talk centers around a morning service in honor of significant figures in Zen history, emphasizing the interconnectedness of different teachings and traditions. It underscores the role of an enlightened female figure as a source of light and guidance, highlighting Mahapajapati, Bodhidharma, Dogen, and Shogaku Shinryu as pivotal ancestors in the Zen tradition. The discussion includes the chanting of the "Makahanya Haramita Shingyo" and "The Harmony of Difference and Equality," reflecting on the balance between dualities such as light and dark.
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Makahanya Haramita Shingyo (Heart Sutra): A key Mahayana sutra chanted in Zen Buddhism, representing the essence of wisdom and insight into emptiness.
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The Harmony of Difference and Equality (Sandokai): A poem by Shitou Xiqian that explores the interplay of unity and diversity, addressing how distinctions and sameness coexist.
Referenced Figures:
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Mahapajapati: Revered as the first female ancestor, celebrated for her compassion and wisdom within the Buddhist tradition.
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Bodhidharma: Acknowledged as the first ancestor in China, instrumental in transmitting Zen teachings to the region.
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Ehe Dogen: Recognized as the first ancestor in Japan, key to the establishment and development of the Soto Zen school.
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Shogaku Shinryu: Honored as the compassionate founder, reflecting the continuity of Zen teachings through different regions and eras.
The talk emphasizes these figures and sutras to foster an understanding of the collective heritage and the integration of historical teachings into contemporary practice.
AI Suggested Title: Zen Ancestors: A Tapestry of Light
you the entire world cannot stand her.
[06:53]
She is the source of light, and from everyone in the true world, she removes darkness, flows excellent out of her words. She brings light so that all fear and distress may be forsaken, and disperses the gloom and darkness of delusion. She is oh Shikura Shikura
[08:16]
Shishuri [...] Shish May we awaken Buddha's compassion and luminous mirror wisdom, chanting the makahanya hanamita shingyo, the hymn to the perfection of Our first female ancestor, great teacher, Mahapachapati.
[09:35]
Our first ancestor in China, great teacher, Bodhidharma. Our first ancestor in Japan, great teacher, Ehe Dogen. Our compassionate founder, great teacher, Shogaku Shinryu. Amen.
[11:18]
Amen. The senses interact, and yet do not. Interacting brings involvement. Otherwise, each piece is placed. By varying quality and forms, sounds different as pleasing our hearts. Reminding common speech, come together in the dark. The good and worthy praises are distinguished in the light. The poor elements return to their natures just as a child. There is light, but don't see it as light, light and dark. according to function and place.
[12:30]
Now that I exist, it's possible in fit for the glorious bonds at outgoing speed. You ignore and understand the meaning. Don't set up standards of your own if you don't understand the way you have before you. How will you know the path as you walk? May we awaken Buddha's compassion and luminous mirror wisdom, chanting the harmony of difference and equality. We dedicate this merit and virtue to the people. oh oh
[13:43]
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[14:43]
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[16:02]
Thank you. Thank you. We have dedicated our practice to the great teachers who have transmitted the lamp through four countries.
[17:23]
the other compassion let us honor the true being
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