Recorded September 27, 2025.

In this 8th teisho on the life of Ming Dynasty Zen Teacher Hanshan, Roshi Martin opens with a brief talk on the essence of Zen practice and the mystery at the core of our own lives. He then takes up reading and commenting on Hanshan's autobiography as it unfolds into his 70th year.

Referenced: 

• The Autobiography and Maxims of Master Han Shan, translated by Upasaka Richard Cheung
• The Woman at Otwoi Crossing by Frank Waters

• Books by Roshi Rafe Martin
• Talks on YouTube
• More information at endlesspathzen.org