Secular Buddhism 106 - Everything Is Best
Aug 15, 2019
The podcast explores Zen koans, discussing the impact of labels and titles, the importance of authenticity and vulnerability, and the power of shifting perspective to appreciate each moment.
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Koans Invite Personal Meaning
- Zen koans aim to knock you out of conceptual thinking and invite personal meaning-making.
- Noah emphasizes the koan's value lies in what it reveals to each listener personally.
Calling Card: Labels Hide The Person
- Noah recounts the Calling Card koan about Kei Chiu and the governor of Kyoto.
- He uses it to recall when he over-identified with labels like "entrepreneur."
Try Dropping Your Calling Card
- Do examine which labels you present and why they matter to you.
- Try interacting without those titles to reveal the authentic self beneath them.