10th picture: in the world, entering the market place
In the world, entering the marketplace... as we get up and leave our
hermitage, we just don't leave Shikantaza behind. If we do so, what
would be the real meaning of our practice? Merging with people, being
nobody, we disappear into the crowd. But we let the life of Shikantaza
shine through and reveal the real face of this, every single sentient
being is truly met and perceived. We don't teach or instruct, but open
our hands, our eyes and ears to the living teachings of the Buddhas
which are found in every single form of this universe, from garbage to
star. A very humbling experience, serving and being invisible. Our
consciousness like clouds, rivers, wind, always passing, never fixed.
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