2017-09-10: Blue cliff Record Case 19, "Gutei raises a finger"




MN Zen Meditation Center: Sunday Talks show

Summary: Talk given by Bussho Lahn. Engo Zenji's IntroductionWhen even one particle stirs, the whole universe is invloved. When a blossom opens, the world responds. But what do you see when no particle stirs and a blossom does not open? It is like cutting the thread on a spool; one cut and you cut it all. Or it is like dying the thread on a spool; dye it once and you dye it all. Now if you relinquish the complicatioins that affect youand bring out the treasure within you, you will find that everything is all right, above, below, before, and behind. If you have not yet done so, see the following: Case: Whenever he was asked about Buddhism, Master Gutei simply raised a finger.