Reigetsu Susan Moon: Spring Practice Period 2023: Dharma Talk With Reigetsu Susan Moon

Susan Moon highlights the familiarity and relatability of the characters in the Pang family stories, emphasizing their authenticity and interactions. The talk delves into the transmission of these teachings through time and translations, acknowledging the changing nature of the text. The focus then shifts to the theme of simple living and renunciation, drawing inspiration from Layman Pang’s story of sinking his possessions. Moon relates this to her own efforts at simplicity and discusses personal experiences of living with fewer possessions. She explores the concept of “simple living” and its varying degrees. The talk concludes by reflecting on the liberating feeling of minimalism gained from experiences such as monastic life and backpacking.