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Mountain Seat Ceremony
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Side A: to intermission; Side B: blank - to tape 2
The talk centers on the ceremonial aspects of the Mountain Seat Ceremony, emphasizing the integration of body and mind in Buddhist practice, devotion to the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, and reverence for historical figures such as Bodhidharma and ancestral teachers. The speaker offers incense to honor both the guardians of the Dharma and past teachers, expressing deep gratitude for their teachings and urging the continuation of these practices.
- Shakyamuni Buddha: Referenced as the great original teacher of the way, emphasizing the foundational role of Buddha's teaching in the practice and the Mountain Seat Ceremony.
- Bodhidharma: Honored for bringing the ancestral teaching treasure, symbolized as "big water buffalo," highlighting non-grasping and the notion of "empty, nothing holy."
- Shogakushinryu: Cited as the temple founder whose teachings and effort are appreciated, symbolizing the continuity and cultivation of the way.
- Daigen Shuri Bodhisattva: Mentioned as a guardian of the teaching, illustrating the protective role played by bodhisattvas in maintaining the Dharma.
AI Suggested Title: Honoring Roots: Embodying Buddha's Path
Speaker: Linda Ruth Cutts
Possible Title: Mountain Seat I
Additional text: to Intermission
Additional text: BLANK: Go to Tape II, Starts after intermission to tape 2.
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Mountain Seat (2000) - continuation of ceremony
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Oh Oh Oh It is here, to this gate, a steep trail of leads Arriving or departing, no thought of going anywhere
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Oh [...] Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha, great original teacher of the way. I offer this incense and plunge into the bow, immersing body and mind in truth body, enjoyment body, manifest body for your perfect teaching.
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Oh [...] This incense is for Daigen Shuri Bodhisattva, guardian of the teaching
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and to all the protectors, benevolent and fierce, safeguarding the Dharma for the sake of the world. The practice is maintained due to your effort. Watch over us. Do not forsake us. Our gratitude is fathomless. Oh Oh
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Oh Oh Oh To Bodhidharma, sitting there nine years, not grasping, not knowing, bringing the ancestral teaching treasure, big water buffalo, I drink deep your Dharma milk, empty, nothing holy. Oh
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I offer this incense to my grandfather, great teacher Shogakushinryu, founder of these temples. Cloud farmer, your companion crops are planted. A year with you cultivating the way, harvested forever. You gave everything to us. This little sprout bows to not let the teaching be cut off in deep gratitude to you. Oh Oh
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