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The Zen Gateway

The Zen Gateway is an online magazine on Chan/Zen Buddhism and can be found at www.thezengateway.com We feature articles on Zen, Buddhism, meditation & mindfulness. We also write about art, culture, news, reviews and lots of teachings. What"s more its all free for users with no ads etc. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter or sign up to our weekly newsletter that drops discreetly into your inbox.

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23:56

Troubleshooting Zen Study & Practice 45

zengateway"s podcast ·

2022/05/21

Q) I’ve heard you say that in daily life practice we should give ourselves wholeheartedly into what we are doing. How do I know when something is being done wholeheartedly? …………….. In this talk: The problem of teaching someone how to ride a bike. The three ways ‘I’ give myself wholeheartedly in everyday life already The quality of flow in wholeheartedly being given into what is being done. Use the body Exercise: The disliked chore

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33:43

Master Taian and the old gentleman

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2022/05/07

In this Podcast we discuss the effect that culture has on our development and the difference between loneliness and being alone.

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38:40

Troubleshooting Zen Study & Practice 44

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2022/04/17

This month: You have mentioned the - wisdom of the body - several times. However, the body is also the place where we commonly think of our instincts and impulses. How do we differentiate between this wisdom and impulsiveness? … In this podcast: A short history of differing conceptions of ‘body’ and ‘nature’ East & West The problem of evil as assisting everything to its ‘right’ place. The human state on The Wheel of Life. The aspiration to full humanity. Why only humans have ethical codes? The

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39:35

Dogen’s Falling Flowers

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2022/03/19

Master Dogen said: ‘The flower petals fall though we love them, the weeds grow though we hate them - that is just how it is.’ (Wisdom of the Zen Masters by Irmgard Schloegl) …………………… In this podcast: The difference in meaning between the Buddha’s liberation and political liberation & freedom. The link between picking & choosing and attachment to self and between self & fear How attachment to self is attachment to restriction of movement and to life. The paradox of the practice of restraint

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Troubleshooting Zen Study & Practice 43

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2022/03/03

Why do we place a count on the out breath in Zazen meditation practice? In this podcast: Meditation on the breath - Four Foundations sutta The focus of attention is where the heart energy goes - Tibetan spider story Mind - body split and healing the rupture with samadhi breath to out breath - to count on the out-breath aligns body and mind together

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25:58

Why do we Bow?

zengateway"s podcast ·

2022/02/12

How the practice of bowing is at the heart of spiritual practices. Setting the mood for practice - The Great ‘Yes’ - Acceptance practice Cultivating reverence - looking up rather than dragging down. Sincerity in bowing - before the shrine, before a meal (an expression of gratitude & dependency) The bow as an expression of love

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32:59

What is the difference between ‘I am’ consciousness...

zengateway"s podcast ·

2022/01/18

In this podcast: The illusion of ‘I’ being in control. Some neurological insights into how ‘I’ appear to be in charge. Conscious control and unconscious management Reflective consciousness and the appearance of ‘myself’. No-I is not a ‘state’ of consciousness but the true nature of consciousness. The sun behind clouds and the giving of myself away into… the forgetting of ‘I

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34:17

Ceasing of Notions 1

zengateway"s podcast ·

2022/01/07

In this podcast: The difference between ‘knowing in the head’ and ‘knowing in the body’. Knowing by doing - learning through embodied action and how it works in practice. How faith is key to exploring the ‘miraculous’. This wisdom of the body aligns with the wisdom of the universe. How ‘my’ notions get in the way of this ‘ordinary’ functioning.

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58:48

Rohatsu Week Talk 2021

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2021/12/10

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Q) What is the difference between the Zen practice of...

zengateway"s podcast ·

2021/11/25

In this podcast: ‘giving myself’ = samadhi. A phrase used by Master Daiyu as a counter to ‘mind/mindfulness’ Rhys Davids translation early 20th century. Phrase emphasises embodiment rather than mind-led activity. citta = heart; Five Skandas are field of consciousness and rupa = body and senses used as counterpoint to the thinking centre of the samskaras - helps to kick the habit of heart residing in thoughts. The 3 situations where ‘I’ naturally give myself away into the ‘doing’ Use of forms to

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28:21

Form Training in Zen Training

zengateway"s podcast ·

2021/11/12

“In America, when we meet a friend, we shake hands; the strength is in the arm. When you walk on the street, you should put strength in the abdomen and walk straight. Some people give the impression of being intoxicated, their walk is so weak. A gentleman or lady must cultivate dignity. Therefore, you must practice the shape of meditation whenever you have time. People who cannot keep this shape are very undignified. They come to a house as a guest and very soon are leaning back with their feet up

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18:01

What is ‘inka’?

zengateway"s podcast ·

2021/10/23

In this podcast: inka literally means a stamp or seal that authenticates and gives permission to teach in the Zen tradition. As with most things that develop over time, it has been given several meanings. Mainly it is used to either authenticate deep realisation or to covey dharma transmission from master to pupil. One who has been given inka may be referred to as Zen master. inka as dharma transmission was developed in China to give confidence in the dharma being taught at a particular monastery

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31:22

Practice Makes Perfect

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2021/10/03

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Master Sessan's Three Tips for Zen Training

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2021/09/10

“Master Sessan said: ‘In our daily life we should remember three things: joining the palms as in prayer; bowing as in worship; and charity. Joining the palms is the best practice for bringing the body and mind into a state of unity; the bow means honour and respect for others; charity is the basis for peace in society. If we practise them, it is certain that we shall in turn receive.’” (The Wisdom of the Zen Masters by Irmgard Schlogel, pub. New Directions 1975) ………….. In this podcast:

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37:51

Troubleshooting Zen study and practice 40

zengateway"s podcast ·

2021/08/27

“In working with the fires you say that this process burns away the sense of self. Can you unpack this comment a bit more. Also where does this practice come from? Would you also just go through the process of ‘how to’ work with the fires please?” ………………………. In this podcast: The Satipatthana sutta as the basis for this practice, in particular the 3rd Foundation of Mindful Awareness. Master Daiyu Myokyo taught what her own teachers taught. Sesso tells the Zen he was taught and goes back

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Troubleshooting Zen study and practice 39

zengateway"s podcast ·

2021/07/25

In this podcast: The three main archetypes outlined by Jung as part of his process of individuation. Early meditation and mindfulness and the exposure to the awareness of shadow Animus & anima - tolerating the presence of the ‘other’ The archetype of the Self - a perfect marriage

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24:19

The 4th Foundation of Mindful Awareness

zengateway"s podcast ·

2021/07/02

And how, monks, does a monk dwell practising mind object contemplation on mind objects? … Herein a monk dwells practising mind object contemplation on the mind objects of the five hindrances… Herein, monks, when sense desire is present in him the monk knows, "there is sense desire in me", or when sense desire is absent, he knows, "there is no sense desire in me… Herein, monks, when anger is present in him the monk knows, "there is anger in me”… Herein, monks, when sloth & torpor is present in

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Troubleshooting Zen Study & Practice 38

zengateway"s podcast ·

2021/06/18

Q) Sometimes I find it difficult to stay awake during zazen, particularly at the beginning of sesshins (Zen retreats). Why is this? ……………… Zen retreats as part of Zen practice. Slowing down the pace of life turns attention inward to the psyche Retreats sharpen up the skill of both meditation and mindfulness Different people can experience retreats very differently Encountering repressed material on a retreat and factors that help us to cope Practices of restraint can leave us feeling ‘pumped’.

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33:29

The Four Foundation of Mindful Awareness: Mind

zengateway"s podcast ·

2021/05/22

In this podcast: What is ‘Mind’ and what are the Buddhist theories of Mind? The Three Fires and how they drive the Wheel of Rebirth How fear can distort the way we ‘see’ the world around us How delusion causes ‘mis-direction’ of the causes of our distress Making a pact with the devil! Encountering the Shadow and the importance of this in spiritual development

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Troubleshooting Zen Study & Practice 37

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2021/05/09

Q) In one podcast you mention dealing with lethargy. Will you say some more about this please? In this podcast: Master Daie says: “If you want strength, first you must conserve it.” The energy/power that fills and underpins all phenomena in all the worlds How my picking and choosing turns that power against ones Right Intentions and actions Form and timetables - colluding with the enemy (Mara) - TL and the debt collector Vows and dedications - Jewel stealing dragon

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