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Zen and the Search for Freedom
Talk by Tmzc Leslie James on 2016-12-01
The talk addresses the inherent doubts and questions surrounding the practice of Zen, focusing on the search for freedom and the inevitable self-inquiry it prompts. It explores themes of identity, purpose, capability, and the role of Tassajara in providing solutions to these existential questions within the Zen tradition.
- Referenced Works:
- Tassajara's role in Zen practice: Discussed as a pivotal place for grappling with questions of freedom, identity, and effectiveness in one's practice.
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So when I thought about what I would like to say this morning, I thought I want to share with you my conviction, confidence that this way of life is effective. There's freedom embedded here somewhere. And I think most of you have that feeling a fair amount of the time. And I think almost all of us really wonder about it sometimes. Why am I here? Why is this thing happening? And is it really doing any good? And am I the right person for it? If I did it better, wouldn't it work better?
[01:15]
You know, some version of doubt. So even though you may be all totally convinced this morning, still I'm going to go ahead with this impulse to share this with you. So this will be my version of who are we, what's our problem, what can help, and what's Tassajara's place in that.
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