“It is like facing a jewel mirror;
form and image behold each other –
You are not it,
in truth it is you. ”
Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi is an important Zen teaching poem in our liturgy, chanted in Soto Zen monasteries throughout the world. This classical poem, attributed to one of the founders of the Soto branch of the Zen school, Dongshan Liangjie, celebrates the inherently enlightened nature of all sentient beings and the “suchness” or ultimate reality of all things. Through many intriguing and beautiful images this poem encourages us to plumb the depths of our true nature. Over four weeks we will unpack some of the imagery and listen to what Dongshan is tell us about living in the world.
For a PDF of Song of the Jewel Mirror Samadhi click Here.
Shinmon Michael Newton is co-guiding teacher of Mountain Rain Zen Community.
Dharma seminar sessions consist of two zazen periods, an informal talk, sometimes writing reflections (bring a notebook), small/large group talking circles. Part of our regular Wednesday evening practice schedule. Everyone welcome! By donation.
To join on Zoom please click here. Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 813 0611 6370 Passcode: 772765
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