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242 - Reflections on Sansuikyo, Dogen’s Mountains and Waters Sutra
242 - Reflections on Sansuikyo, Dogen’s Mountains and Waters Sutra
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
One of Zen master Dogen’s most beloved writings is a relatively short essay called “Sansuikyo,” or the Mountains and Waters Sutra. In this episode, I reflect on two aspects this work: The statement that mountains and waters are, in of themselves, words of the Buddha, and the fantastic imagery of “mountains walking.” I only cover a few paragraphs of the Sansuikyo, but it is enough to open up a profound spiritual inquiry.
Released:
Jun 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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