Al Kaszniak: SESSHIN: The Perfection of Meditation (Part 3)

On day three of the Spring 2021 sesshin, Sensei Al Kaszniak presents his views on chapter 8 of the Bodhicaryavatara, the Perfection of Meditation. He brings in parallels from Dogen’s Fukanzazengi, Bendowa, and the Genjokoan, in the importance of stabilizing concentration and renunciation of discursive thought. The importance of a curious open-heartedness in inquiring, ‘is that so’ to our phenomenal experiences, the importance of spiritual friendship, and the observation that those who are happiest serve others, while those who aren’t, serve themselves. This SESSHIN is part of the Spring Practice Period 2021. For Program/Series description and to access the entire series, please click on the link below: Upaya Podcast Series: Spring Practice Period 2021: The Way of the Bodhisattva