Shinzan Palma: Fall Practice Period 2023: Sesshin Day 1 Dharma Talk With Shinzan Palma

In this Dharma talk Sensei Shinzan reflects on the first day of a sesshin. This talk explores a poem by Shitou, highlighting the simplicity of life and the need to let go of attachments. Sensei Shinzan explains the  metaphor of the grass hut and encourages our continuous practice. The talk concludes with a story about the fundamental meaning of Buddha Dharma, emphasizing “no attaining, no knowing” and using the analogy of the vast sky not hindering white clouds from flying, illustrating liberation from conceptual constraints.