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Dharma Talks by Vanessa Zuisei Goddard

Ancestors (with Hojin Sensei)

 
Buddhist teacher with student

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We are never practicing alone—not in the darkest pit of hell, not in the brightest state of bliss. When we know this, the natural response is to bring forth our buddha ancestors and look at them in veneration. We formally bow and meet them, which is none other than meeting ourselves.

Zuisei and Hojin Sensei speak about the importance of honoring and connecting to our ancestors in spiritual practice. This talk was given at Zen Mountain Monastery’s Annual Women’s Sesshin, Wild Grasses.

This talk was given by Zuisei Goddard.

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