Question

Why is it important to understand mushotoku?

Answer from Master Kosen

To understand mushotoku is to understand the gasoline, the true dimension of the spirit of Buddha which is within us. When one finds Mushotoku, every problem and every suffering of our complicated spirit disappear.

Mondo On the same theme : Concepts

"Here and now."

In Zen, it is often heard to return to the "here and now". I perceive "now" like the timless interval between two seized thoughts. The thoughts which emerge we have to only let them pass. The is spirit stripped?I have more problems with the "HERE", although it must be rewarding to be concentrated in the body, with the buttocks on the zafu. It ...

The western culture is not compatible with the Zen philosophy.

The western culture is not compatible with the Zen philosophy because we inculcate us to plan the future and besides, today, materialism is acceptable. How to change really in these conditions? In other words, it is not an illusion to think one can practice zazen correctly in these conditions?Answer: I do not think, I practise
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