dewdrops
are dancing on pampas grass
and how the moon is sailing
above them all!!
Ryokan
Far
from being a distant and benevolent Boddhistava ,Kannon can be seen as
the dynamic radiance of stillness, it arises from the mudra of
non-duality and shines through time and space, sun-like.
Like
the moon of Genjokoan, it touches, permeates the myriad forms without
altering them. Every action is an expression of its loving and caring
energy, from breakfast to bedtime, from toilet to supermarket, the
daily actions of life are just as they are, the face and arms of
Avalokitesvara. Nothing is hidden, and yet one cannot see. Kannon is
merged in perfect intimacy with chores, breaks, deeds, laughs and
cries. So Kannon
doesn t abide anywhere, it is our own being manifested as compassion in
1000 daily actions. Kannon is also a listening ability, an open
mindedness which can be experienced in every step of our life. Buddhas
and Boddhistavas represents aspects of our being-life, you may want to
find them in somebody special, but I am afraid that his will take you
to the stage of burning incense and doing ceremonies. Dogen s Zen is
not to pray Kannon, but to allow Kannon to be alive in our life, in
people, situations, and things we meet.
(remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells;
a sitting time of 20 to 35 minutes is recommended)
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