Grass Grows On The Path

About this episode

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold discusses the nature of clarity and the importance of being present in the moment through the lens of a koan.

Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi - ZMM - 4/25/26 - The words of a koan always point to our original mind—our unobstructed, liberated mind—but the path of seeking clarity is not always so direct. Aspirations help us along, and bodhicitta is essential, but we still must contend with the moment that is arising, in this body and mind, and not some past or future mind. This talk during Apple Blossom sesshin points the listener into the wild, vast acreage of mountain grass on the Path. - From the Book of Serenity, Case 89 - Dongshan's "No Grass".

People in this episode

Host: Geoffrey Shugen Arnold

Topics covered

• koan
• original mind
• bodhicitta
• clarity
• Apple Blossom sesshin
• Buddhism
• spiritual path

Keywords

• koan
• original mind
• bodhicitta
• clarity
• Buddhism
• spirituality
• Apple Blossom sesshin

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Book of Serenity, Dongshan's 'No Grass'

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