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Suzuki Roshi Memorial Service
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Chanting of the Harmony of Difference and Equality
The talk explores the Zen doctrine of the "Harmony of Difference and Equality," emphasizing the transmission of wisdom from the "great sage of India" to Eastern traditions, highlighting how the spiritual source manifests in both light and darkness. The discussion touches on concepts such as the non-dualistic nature of reality, where distinctions like light and dark coexist without contradiction, and the integral relationships between sensory experiences and natural elements as metaphors for understanding Zen principles. The guidance offered implores listeners to avoid setting personal standards that obstruct comprehension of the immediate reality, suggesting an approach aligned with maintaining awareness of the 'path' in one's practice.
- "Harmony of Difference and Equality" (Sōzan's Poem): This text is central to the talk and embodies the non-dualistic philosophy of Zen, underscoring the interplay of differences and their underlying unity.
- Reference to "Great Sage of India": This is likely an allusion to Bodhidharma, representing the transmission of Zen teachings from India to East Asia.
- Elements (Fire, Wind, Water, Earth): Used as analogies for intrinsic qualities and interdependence, reflecting Zen’s emphasis on natural order and harmony within differences.
AI Suggested Title: Zen's Unity in Embracing Duality
Bye. harmony of difference and equality. The mind of the great sage of India, intimately transmitted from west to east. While human faculties are sharp or dull, the way has no northern or southern ancestors.
[01:07]
The spiritual source shines clear in the light, the branching streams flow on in the dark. Grasping at things is surely delusion, according which sameness is still not enlightenment. All the objects of the senses interact and yet do not. Interacting brings involvement, otherwise each keeps its place. Lights vary in quality and form. Sounds differ as pleasing or harsh. Refined and common speech come together in the dark. Clear and murky phrases are distinguished in the light. The four elements return to their natures just as a child turns to its mother. Fire heats, wind moves, water wets, earth is solid, eye in sight, ear in sounds, nose and smells, tongue in taste, us with each and everything.
[02:09]
Depending on these roots, the leaves spread forth. Drunken branches share the essence, revered and common, each has its speech. In the light there is darkness, but don't take it as darkness. In the dark there is light, but don't see it as light. Light and dark oppose one another, like the front and back foot in walking. Each of the myriad things has its merit expressed according to function and place. Phenomena exist, box and lid fit. Principal responds, arrow points meet. Hearing the words, understand the meaning. Don't set up standards of your own if you don't understand the way right before you. How will you know the path as you walk? Progress is not a matter of far or near. But if you are confused, mountains and rivers block your way. I respectfully urge you who study the mystery.
[03:11]
do not pass your days and nights in vain Ahogi koi nega wa kuwa shinji fushite shoukan no tareta maihe. Sanmon mai getu konnichi fushite. Doji kai sanar shoukakushin ryu, taiyou shoukakki no shinnyo. . [...]
[04:28]
Thank you. Oh Oh Oh Thank you.
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