DP #21 Sunfaced Buddha

Recorded at Upaya Zen Center, August 15th, 2006 Time: 1:11:44 In this dharma talk, Roshi Joan explores the koan of Sunfaced Buddha, Moonfaced Buddha. Master Ma is ill, and his accountant comes visits him and asks him how he is doing. Master Ma replied: Sunfaced Buddha, Moonfaced Buddha. She explores with students why it is that the accountant is present in this koan. Who is this "accountant" to us. She then goes into the elements that support our spiritual maturation, i.e. make it possible for us to hold equally: sunfaced, moonfaced buddha. These elements include having a strong container, teacher, practice, and community. We gratefully thank our friend of Upaya, Ottmar Liebert for his contribution of music and bells used in our Podcasts. LINKS EMAIL Upaya JOIN our notification list Dharma Podcast site Upaya Zen Center Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra Kazuaki Tanahashi's web site Brush Mind Stephen Batchelor Upcoming Programs Upaya Zen Center 1404 Cerro Gordo Road Santa Fe, NM, 87501 Phone: 505-986-8518 Fax: 505-986-8528 [email protected] Sustaining the Caregiving Impulse September 2 Instructor: Troy Fernandez This one-day retreat/workshop offers insights into the challenges of "empathy fatigue" and practical solutions for those who work with and live in a multicultural context. A powerful step in achieving "oneness" involves reflecting deeply into the "otherness" that exists in our world. Human service workers, teachers, and counselors will acquire the contemplative tools they need to enhance and sustain their ability to nurture others while nurturing themselves. Participants will also leave having established a supportive network of professional and personal friendships. Troy Fernandez is deputy director for the National Hispanic Cultural Center, formerly with the New Mexico Department of Health. Tuition: $75 members; $100 non-members; includes lunch As of August 9th, we are now in 42 countries: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Sweden, Brazil, New Zealand, Belgium, Austria, South Korea, Netherlands, Malaysia, India, France, Taiwan, Spain, Iceland, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Mexico, China, Colombia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Malta, Italy, Satellite Provider, South Africa. How to listen to this Podcast: Click on the icon next to the show title to "stream" the show. Click on the player to listen to the "most current" Podcast. OR make it simple and subscribe via iTunes, which makes it very easy. To download the MP3 audio file, click on the Direct download link below. Install iTunes: In preparation for subscription and playback of the Dharma Podcast, click here to download and install iTunes. Notification list: We also suggest you JOIN the notification list. This way you will receive a notice when a new Podcast has been posted.