Within There Is A Jewel - Kisei Costenbader, Sensei

This talk was given during Kisei's Monday evening online sit with Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple in Portland, OR in July 2024.Within there is a Jewel: Emplacement and Your Dream for the WorldAbout a thousand years ago, a Zen teacher named Yunmen said to their community:Within heaven and earth, through space and time, there is a jewel, hidden inside the mountain of form. Pick up a lamp and go into the Buddha Hall, take the triple gate and bring it on the lamp.This talk explores this vital koan through the practices of mountain sitting, connecting to place and honoring our own dream (or vow) for the world. ★ Support this podcast ★