"Growing Old"

Was Gautama's quest the result of fear--the fear of old age, sickness, and death? We're all of the nature to get old, to get sick, and to die; no escaping them. But what do we do between birth and death? Do we use this time to help all beings, or fritter it away in fear? Depending on Prajnaparamita, the mind is no hindrance, and without any hindrance, no fears exist...we already dwell in Nirvana. Kevin Hae Seong Sheridan gives the talk at One Mind Zen July 20, 2022.

"The Buddha Was Not Ordained"

The Kalamma Sutta says ”Don’t go by reports, by legends, by traditions, by scripture...or by the thought, “This contemplative is our teacher...." Following blindly without consideration for wisdom is a dangerous way. Whether that's following a Zen teacher because he/she has attained a level of ordination, someone with initials after their name, or a politician. Layman Pang or householder Vimilakirti may have more wisdom in the tip of a hair than shaven-headed monks...."you know for yourselves that, ‘These qualities are skillful; these qualities are blameless; these qualities are praised by the wise; these qualities, when adopted and carried out, lead to welfare and to happiness’ – then you should enter and remain in them.” Myeong Jin Eunsahn gives the talk at One Mind Zen July 13, 2022.

"The Sound of "THUMP)"

What is this that hears? What is the sound? What is it named? If the Zen stick falls in the Meditation room and there's no one...*THUMP!* All phenomena interpenetrate unhindered. There's just *THUMP!* moment to moment. Jonson Sunmin Miller gives the Dharma talk at One Mind Zen on July 6, 2022.