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The Mind of Absolute Trust: Practicing with Preference


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In this Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, Sensei Cynthia Ryotan explores the ancient Zen poem “The Mind of Absolute Trust” or “Xinxin Ming.” She unpacks how our preferences “chop up our lives and create suffering,” from minor choices like vanilla vs. chocolate to major political divisions that can feel “like a cleaver coming down.” Ryotan challenges us to examine our attachment to preferences…

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Podcasts | Upaya Zen CenterBy Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot