The following is an audio version of the essay with the same title by Treeleaf Sangha founder and guiding teacher, Roshi Jundo Cohen
¨One must sit Shikantaza with profound trust that sitting is whole, complete, nothing lacking, the sitting of the Buddhas and Ancestors sitting as this sitting right here and now, no other place to be, nothing more in need of doing, nothing more to attain, that Zazen embodies enlightenment itself.¨ The essay can be found HERE

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This week, Master Keizan tells us what Zazen is, and is not (and also to have clean feet).
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:June 2024, Monthly Zazenkai »

Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's 'Zazen-Yojinki' (4)

This week, Master Keizan offers practical advice, relevant even today, although some bits maybe more suited to the 13th Century, on one's life surrounding Zazen Practice.
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum: Treeleaf Sangha's May Monthly Zazenkai »

Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's 'Zazen-Yojinki' (3)

We continue our series on Master Keizan's 'Zazen-Yōjinki'or 'Notes to Keep in Heart for Zazen'
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:HERE»

Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's Zazen-Yojinki (2)

Master Keizan, considered with Master Dogen one of the two "Founders" of Soto Zen in Japan, lived from 1264 to 1325. His essay “Zazen-Yōjinki” might be considered an expansion and further exploration of Dogen's explanation of Zazen, the 'Fukanzazengi'. The advice is often very practical, covering such topics as how to sit, breathe, what to wear, eat beforehand and what to do on those days when the mind just won't settle down, while other parts of the essay (such as today's portion) are wild, willy and mind wowing as only Zen writings can be!
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:March 2024 Monthly Zazenkai»

Treeleaf Zendo Podcast - Keizan Zenji's Zazen-Yojinki (1)

Today's Talk will reflect on our "Dedication of Merit", which we recite each time, but maybe without looking closely
Further reading and discussion for this talk are available on the Treeleaf forum:OUR MONTHLY 4-hour Treeleaf ZAZENKAI - Dedication of Merit»

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