As we enter the holiday period, I recall that you talked about setting aside the Zen practice for a while. Why is that a useful thing to do? What happens if I find it difficult to re-start the practice after the holiday is over?

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In this podcast:

• The value of taking a break from the timetable and regular practice - 2 types of student
• Using common sense
• Why things become ‘chores’ and why the practice becomes a duty rather than a support.
• Returning to the practice after the holiday period.
• ‘I’ don’t want to… finding inspiration again
• The Three Refuges - Reading some Dharma; joining a group
• A hearty admonition to oneself
• Clean the shrine
• Acts of cultivation