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Abstract:  Zazen is introduced.

I.  The practice of zazen leads to the loss of time and space and the power to accept things as they are.

A. When faced with problems, ask yourself, "Which is more important--the problem or you?"


1. Neither is the more important. What is significant is the awareness that you are here (the gentle surprise)>

2. Otherwise, we are "lost in the world." Compare the grandmother who likes the idea of being a grandmother, but doesn't like the grandchildren (i.e., doesn't like being a grandmother).


B. In truth, there is no difference between zazen and activity. Zazen is the heart of Zen practice.

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