"One Bright Pearl"

[StoBird]

What is this "One Bright Pearl" Dogen kept ranting and raving about? Could it be a placeholder name for the wordless universe and all time past, present, and future beyond all duality that is realized and expressed in zazen?

Gassho,
Tom

SatLah

[Jundo]

Sounds good to me.

Chapter 3 in a wonderful book (I know the author), Zen Master's Dance.

I recently received from my Dharma Bro. in Sweden, Fr. Gustav, a calligraphy by our teacher Nishijima which says "The whole world in the 10 directions is One Bright Pearl" ... (far left in the picture) ...

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Gassho, J

STLah

[StoBird]

Beautiful.

I think I remember that calligraphy from fr. Gustav's wonderful book 'My Christian Journey with Zen' (it is really one of the best and down to earth Zen books I've ever read, I recommend it for non-Christian and Christian alike)

I have a question for you Jundo: is the mystery author of 'Zen Master's Dance' planning an audiobook of said book? It would be great to listen to while chopping wood and carrying water.

Gassho,
Tom

SatLah

[Risho]

It is such a good book Jundo; I agree with Tom; we need an audio version where you read it :)

Thst being said, I really enjoy reading, noting etc; good to have both versions hahaha

gassho

Risho
-stlah

[Jundo]

I have a question for you Jundo: is the mystery author of 'Zen Master's Dance' planning an audiobook of said book?

Actually, funny you mention that, but I have been working with the great American Shakespearean actor, Sir Gilbert Gottfried, who is doing the reading. Here is the Genjo Koan chapter ...

https://youtu.be/slaPyr7jvgk

Just kidding. ;)

No, no plan right now. I am finishing up a sequel now, and will send to Wisdom for a look soon: The Zen Master Dance's On. It is about Dogen's view on graceful 'dancing' and decorum in living daily life.

Gassho, J

STLah