In “True Contentment” Rev. Clairissa responds to a written question received this past week from the congregation as to the distinction between “complacency” and “contentment” in our spiritual work. She looks at the opportunity for training with the arising of a klesha (or spiritual impediment) by seeing the Buddha Nature in all things.

Below is a link to Roar of the Tigress Volume I, the book containing Rev. Master Jiyu Kennett’s transcribed Dharma talk “Why Study Zen,” referred to in this weekend’s recorded talk, the book which prompted the person’s question. 

https://www.shastaabbey.org/pdf/bookRoar2.pdf 

If you are looking for some spiritual reading material, this book is a very clear overview of the teachings of our practice of Serene Reflection Meditation, whether you are new to Sōtō Zen or have been practicing for some time.