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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Book of Equanimity
Book • 2005
The Book of Equanimity, also known as the "Barshoi Roku," is a collection of Zen koans, which are paradoxical stories or riddles used to challenge conventional thinking and stimulate spiritual insight.
The koans in this book often explore themes of enlightenment, self-discovery, and the nature of reality.
The book is highly valued in Zen Buddhism for its ability to provoke deep contemplation and lead practitioners towards a deeper understanding of their own minds.
It is considered a classic text in Zen literature, offering a rich source of material for meditation and self-reflection.
The book's enduring relevance lies in its ability to transcend time and culture, offering timeless wisdom to those seeking spiritual awakening.
The koans in this book often explore themes of enlightenment, self-discovery, and the nature of reality.
The book is highly valued in Zen Buddhism for its ability to provoke deep contemplation and lead practitioners towards a deeper understanding of their own minds.
It is considered a classic text in Zen literature, offering a rich source of material for meditation and self-reflection.
The book's enduring relevance lies in its ability to transcend time and culture, offering timeless wisdom to those seeking spiritual awakening.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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Valerie Forstman
Dharma Talk: “Bring me the Rhinoceros” with Valerie Forstman and Natalie Goldberg
Mentioned as case 21, Ungan Sweeping the Ground, from the Shairoku.
Dharma Talk: “Zen Practice: Sweeping the Ground of our Lives” with Valerie Forstman
Mentioned in relation to Case 18, a koan exploring themes of love, loss, and seamlessness.
Dharma Talk: Love and Loss in a Seamless World with Valerie Forstman
Mentioned by the speaker when introducing koan Case 94, also known as the Shoya Roku.
Dharma Talk: “Taking Care of the One Who is Not Ill” Valerie Forstman
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Noah Kodo Rowan
AWARE: Opening to the Unhindered Mind
Mentioned as another collection where Case 3, also found in the Hekigan Roku, appears as Case 36.
Dharma Talk: “Sun-faced Buddha, Moon-faced Buddha” with Valerie Forstman
Mentioned by Fouho when introducing the koan that they will be discussing, referring to the first case.
Before The Tightening - Hogen, Roshi
