Calmness — Shunryu Suzuki Roshi — Archived Dharma Talk — Aug. 26, 1965

In this archived talk, which became the “Calmness” chapter of 'Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind' (p. 121), Shunryu Suzuki Roshi starts with a Japanese Zen poem, offering a pair of analogies to illuminate the point that we need some contrast to be able to see something clearly. He broadens the theme to say that it is the evanescence of life that will show us the joy of eternal life, and that our experiences in daily life will illuminate the benefit of our zazen practice. At the same time, he cautions that we must continue our effort in zazen practice, and in zazen, let go of dualistic ideas and just sit. Recorded on Aug. 26, 1965 Francisco Zen Center website: https://www.sfzc.org/ Donate and Support: https://www.sfzc.org/ways-to-support-... Practice Calendar: https://www.sfzc.org/calendar Newsletter Sign-up: https://www.sfzc.org/newsletter-signup Dharma App: Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/sfzc-dh... Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...