Dharma Encounter: Wisdom and Compassion

About this episode

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi discusses the non-duality of wisdom and compassion in relation to Prajna Paramita during a Dharma Encounter.

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 3/29/26 - Prajna Paramita is the wisdom of the other shore, encompassing all of the paramitas and expressing the non-duality of wisdom and compassion. As the theme of this Dharma Encounter, Shugen Roshi invites sangha members to present their understanding and their questions about Prajna Paramita, as well as “turning words” which express the heart of this theme, the non-duality of wisdom and compassion.

People in this episode

Host: Geoffrey Shugen Arnold

Topics covered

• wisdom
• compassion
• Prajna Paramita
• non-duality
• Dharma Encounter

Keywords

• Dharma Encounter
• wisdom
• compassion
• Prajna Paramita
• Zen
• Buddhism
• non-duality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zen Mountain Monastery

Books & works: Prajna Paramita

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