Master Sokei-an, who lived half of his life in the United States, stated humorously: 'If you are in a powerful car in the middle of the Gobi Desert, you can step on the gas pedal and go any speed you like, any direction you fancy. But if you are in New York at a busy Broadway crossing, you better look out for the traffic lights.'

(Wisdom of the Zen Masters by Irmgard Schloegl)

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In this podcast:

• What is the form?
• How does it interact with circumstances?
• The relationship between them and why it is important in Zen training.
• The power of discernment in the cultivation of mindful awareness.