Matthew Kozan Palevsky: The Great Bodhisattva Vows Embedded in the Four Noble Truths

Summary: (Zazenkai 2) Episode Description: In this talk, Matthew Kozan Palevsky takes a closer look at The Four Great Vows. He notes some of the similarities between the Four Great Vows and the Four Noble Truths, and he discusses potential ways of working with the Vows as seen from this perspective. For example, if creations are synonymous with thoughts, then we can work with them by being less attached to them, thus alleviating a source of craving or suffering. Later, Kozan discusses the value of transcending the small self by saying, “I believe that we transcend the boundaries of this body. What do you think? I believe that we transcend the boundaries of our own thoughts and ideas too. If we didn’t, how would we find each other in the chaos of life?”<br>