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    Hsin Hsin Ming

    Morning all

    I recorded a version of Hsin Hsin Ming (Verses on the Faith Mind or Faith in Mind) attributed to the Third Patriarch, Seng-ts'an (496-606 CE), using this translation by Richard B Clarke.

    Those interested in learning more about the work might enjoy these recent podcasts from Upaya:

    Faith Mind: Strive to no goals
    Faith Mind: Return to the root
    Faith Mind: Life in true faith



    Gassho
    Kokuu
    #sattoday

    ps. I would welcome feedback on the recording. Does it sound too flat?
    Last edited by Kokuu; 04-26-2016 at 12:33 PM.

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    I had the speaker on my phone on full blast and the bell gave me a spook. Hahaha! Otherwise, it's a nice recording, you should do more.

    Gassho,
    Kyle
    S2D.

    Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk

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    Kokuu

    This does not sound flat for my practice, and, in fact, I find this teaching appropriate to my path as one is seeking to understand knowing that apparently understanding is not the point--this helps.

    Tai Shi
    std
    Gassho
    Peaceful Poet, Tai Shi. Ubasoku; calm, supportive, limited to positive 優婆塞 台 婆

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    Eishuu
    Guest
    I really enjoyed this. It's not at all flat - it's very clearly read with good pacing and emphasis. Thank you.

    Gassho
    Lucy
    Sat today

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    Mp
    Guest
    Sounds good to me Kokuu, well done. =)

    Gassho
    Shingen

    s@today

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    Thank you so much Kokuu. The Xin Xin Ming is at the heart of our Way.

    The Supreme Way is not difficult
    If only you do not pick and choose.
    Neither love nor hate,
    And you will clearly understand.


    ... words I and so many LOVE SO!

    If it helps a bit, here is more about the Xin Xin Ming than you probably need to know.

    http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/zen/fm/fm.htm

    Gassho, J

    SatToday
    Last edited by Jundo; 04-25-2016 at 02:59 PM.
    ALL OF LIFE IS OUR TEMPLE

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    Thank you Kokuu. I did enjoy the recording.
    I like Clarke's translation very much.

    Thank you for this, Jundo

    Gassho
    Washin
    sat today

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    Thank you, Kokuu.

    Gassho
    Daizan

    sat today

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    Thanks Kokuu

    Gassho
    Doshin
    Sattoday

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    Kokuu,

    Thank you for this recording of Hsin Hsin Ming. I listened using my headphones and it was not flat at all. Your tone of voice and modulation are quite pleasant. The rhythm and tempo are right on, not too fast and not to slow. Please continue with your fine recordings. I find that it’s just what I need after a stressful day in dukkha.

    Thank you Jundo for the additional information regarding Xin Xin Ming.

    Deep bows
    Sat Today,

    Gassho
    Mike
    Last edited by Toun; 04-25-2016 at 03:09 PM.

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    Mp
    Guest
    Quote Originally Posted by Jundo View Post
    If it helps a bit, here is more about the Xin Xin Ming than you probably need to know.

    http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/zen/fm/fm.htm
    Thank you Jundo. =)

    Gassho
    Shingen

    s@today

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    Thank you all for the feedback. Because my energy was pretty low this morning I was worried it might seem flat but I promised to read more for Lee.

    Thank you for the extra information, Jundo. I love this text and have ordered a book by Sheng Yen on it although probably didn't need to looking at that link!

    If anyone has suggestions for other texts to read (preferably old traditional ones which are less worrysome in terms of copyright) then please let me know. Song of the Grass Hut Hermitage is an obvious next one.

    Gassho
    Kokuu
    #sattoday

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    Kokuu,

    I just want to say you have given us all a jewel. Your reading is just stunning.

    Gassho,
    Shoka
    sattoday

    Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

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    Yugen
    Guest
    Kokuu,
    This is indeed marvelous!!!

    Have you thought of reading any diaries of British sea captains from the spice trade or East India routes in the 18th century? no - actually Burton's diaries from travels in Arabia or Africa - think this soundtrack would need a film to accompany it....!

    Thank you so much!

    Deep bows
    Yugen


    sat2day

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    Thank you Kokuu,

    now to try and put this into practice,



    Jinyo

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    Beautiful, thank you so much!

    Gassho
    Ryo Do

    Sattoday

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    Hi Kokuu,

    Such a wonderful reading! Clear and easy to understand

    Thank you!

    Gassho,

    Kyonin
    #SatToday
    Hondō Kyōnin
    奔道 協忍

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    Ah, Kokuu,

    This is absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for this. It is lovely and I hope we'll see more of these readings from you. No pressure though! Truly a gift that is priceless, thank you for giving to the Sangha in this way.

    Deep bows,
    Byōkan
    sat today

    p.s. I have a list of 15 commentaries on the Hsin Hsin Ming, with sit-a-longs, that Jundo did a few years ago during an Ango season. I haven't dived into them yet but will post the list for anyone who's interested. They are located under Teacher Talks, Tips and Topics. I'll post the list in a separate thread so I don't clog up this one.

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    Absolutely wonderful Kokuu! Thank you for sharing this with us. You have such a soothing voice.

    Byokan, thank you for bringing up the sit-a-longs that Jundo did. I definitely will be going through these this week. It is so nice of you to take time to repost them for our ease, I really appreciate it!

    Gassho,
    Kelly/Jinmei
    sattoday

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    Joyo
    Guest
    Oh this is so relaxing, your voice is so peaceful. Wonderful, Kokuu, it doesn't sound flat at all. Thank you very much for recording this.

    Gassho,
    Joyo
    sat today

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    Hello,

    Thank you for the moment.


    Gassho
    Myosha sat today
    "Recognize suffering, remove suffering." - Shakyamuni Buddha when asked, "Uhm . . .what?"

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    Kokuu, how wonderful to read these for Lee!

    Gassho, Grace.

    Sat today plus 10 more in honor of Treeleaf's 10th Anniversary
    Sat today and 10 more in honor of Treeleaf's 10th Anniversary!

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    this is really nice, Kokuu, thank you. a good reading like this gives one an entire other perspective on a well known text.
    gassho, O, who sat this day with demon back pain

    and neither are they otherwise.


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    Thank you Kokuu, this is wonderful. It is so nice to be able to hear these texts read (and in such nice RP! - maybe I will do a Brummie version..?). At the moment I tend to fall asleep whenever I try to read anything

    As Shoka says, you have given us a jewel.

    And Jundo, thank you for the link too.

    Gassho,
    Libby

    sattoday

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    Deep Bows!! Exquisite.

    Gassho,
    Caisson

    sattoday

  26. #26
    What an awful reading, voice and accent. Absolutely flat and dull.

    Or not.



    Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jishin View Post
    What an awful reading, voice and accent. Absolutely flat and dull.

    Or not.



    Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_
    HAAA! Jishin, you just made me lol and spit tea everywhere.

    Gassho
    Byōkan
    sat today

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    I am telling the truth.

    Or not.



    Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

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    Ahhh, deep bows and gratitude for another treasure Kokuu

    Gassho,
    Jakuden
    SatToday

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    Thank You kooku. Gassho. Sat today

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    Thank you. I only recently discovered the Hsin Hsin Ming and was blown away by it. This was a welcome addition to my learning, as were the Upaya podcasts. Thank you thank you thank you! Thanks to to Jundo for the wealth of information he provided.

    Not that I like or dislike any of it, of course.

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    What might the world look like if I loved it as it is, just as it is? No picking or choosing.

    Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

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