Recorded on December 9, 2023 during the final day of the EPZ Rohatsu sesshin.

Roshi Rafe Jnan Martin shares the story of the Buddha's great enlightenment - the moment when "after life times of effort, [and after] six very intense years of practice, he glanced up at the morning star and realized the falling away of all self centeredness; the universe itself entered and awoke." 

Referenced:

• A Zen Life of Buddha, Rafe Martin

Photography:  Endless Path Zendo Rohatsu altar, Rafe Martin

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