The Great Way - Verses on the Faith Mind - Seng-ts'an - Third Chinese Patriarch - Zen Buddhism

[@SamaneriJayasara]

I'm reposting this earlier recording with improved audio mix and quality. All of my Zen recordings can be found under my Playlists for ease of access - go to my Home page to find the Playlists tab. If you would like to download any of my recordings from my Google Drive, please see this link to my COMMUNITY tab - scroll to the bottom of the page: kzbin.info/door/z6X8QK9_JG49hJxnzAu-1wcommunity

[@flecha213]

A question just occurred to me. What do you make of traditions Buddhist etc after being exposed to so much nondual truth? Is the path a formality at this point?

[@SamaneriJayasara]

@@flecha213 Nice to hear from you again Flecha. How have ya been? Traditions and lineages can provide powerful containers for transmission of the Truth and many are beautiful and ancient like the Buddhist one I am aligned with which dates back to Guatama Buddha or Shakyamuni. They are potent when headed by an authentically realised One. I remember my teacher asking us to reflect on the abundance and generosity of support we receive as monastics and he said that this is all a result of the continuing parami (resultant good karma) of the Buddha. Now that stopped my mind completely and is most humbling. I feel in my heart it is true. Having said all that, if one clings to a view of one's tradition as being the best or the only harbinger of Truth and attaches to ancient rights and rituals or cultural practices, or ways of doing or seeing the world as being essentially right and true, then it is wrong view. Traditions provide a powerful refuge and are a raft for reaching Liberation but they themselves are still part of the relative world. Many have reached Liberation without belonging to any formal tradition - the Buddha himself! In truth though, we all belong to the same One Divine tradition of the Heart.

[@tonyvanputten4143]

Hi Samaneri, i,m Tony from the netherlands and i so enjoy your work here, as i long for truth and dharma without any sadhana or praktice, life is my teacher and slap me around all the time for my stubberness like a donkey for holding on to this sensery life,is this site very enjoying for reconicing TheONE who is slapping me around i,m so proud of Him thank you so much🙏❤

[@krantikurwade8125]

Every time I hear your voice I automatically go into meditation 🙏🙏🌹

[@One.Flower.]

Meditation is not meditation therefore it is meditation

[@jennamatkowski2367]

same❤

[@Itwasrealbutnotfun]

Yep

[@Itwasrealbutnotfun]

@@One.Flower. what do you mean.

[@One.Flower.]

@@Itwasrealbutnotfun the absence of grasping

[@ai172]

"When dualities cease to exist, onenes itself cannot exist " - Seng-ts'an How profound! 🌸

[@Itwasrealbutnotfun]

I wonder how many years it’ll take me to innerstand that. I heard something once and it took 6 countable years before it “dawned” on me.

[@kite4792]

Thanks 😸

[@SolveEtCoagula93]

So agree - the implications here are truly staggering! It blows most comments made about 'God' out of the water!

[@felice9907]

"be serene and at one with things, and erroneous views will disappear by themselves" .... .

[@goodnatureart]

this is the rock for me. hummingbirds are free, safe, belong. sunny and 50 in Seattle. Grateful.

[@charlesyoung8600]

Yeaaaaah!!!!!! I live in seattle so I get it.

[@dexterj5615]

The secret of the service industry is the repetition of simple tasks. There comes a realization there is no difference between standing and doing or sitting zazen aside from within ones own perspective. I clean pools and its something that can't be rushed or else you stir the water and make a bigger mess than you started with, much like life itself.

[@Onlythisthing]

It makes me laugh so much. I did Zazen for 15 years and every time I sat down the teacher would say “without effort or striving for anything” of course no one hears that part and as soon as we sit we try to achieve something, make ourselves better somehow. It’s as if we listen to all of these none duel messages and completely miss the main point, the striving to get something and the feeling of being a separate individual are the same thing. We feel that somehow this as it is isn’t ok and that it needs to be different to be ok, from there we seek and the seeking only strengthens the feeling that there’s something to get. Can we drop seeking or are we to invested in the warm fuzzy delicious things it promises? Do we want the truth at any cost or do we want to continue seeking with the hope that we’ll get something really really special, it’s the ultimate ego trip and it will end when it ends, it all just happens. There is no doer. Thank you for the wonderful voice and video.

[@Onlythisthing]

@@snowflakemelter1172 A none existent thing can't convince a none existent thing. There has never been a me or a you, there's only this.

[@Onlythisthing]

@@snowflakemelter1172 No digging necessary, only a hole, no bottom or sides, free fall with no need for it to be any other way. Did you listen to this vidéo?

[@Itwasrealbutnotfun]

I heard once “The ego wants to be there for its own enlightenment. It is its biggest disappointment.” I h-ear what you are saying John. Not sure I necessarily understand but I think I do. I have a teacher that says meditation is wonderful, however, if the intention is to get somewhere else or like you mentioned with the hopes of the delicious candies and experiences promised, I am actually reinforcing ego and separation. Equally, that is part of it too. Also, as Master Seung Sahn taught “I don’t know.” Blessings 🙇🏽

[@Itwasrealbutnotfun]

@@snowflakemelter1172 which part of some else’s experience doesn’t belong to them, for them, from the view of non duality. 🤔

[@Onlythisthing]

@@Itwasrealbutnotfun Hi Sean. The ego is the feeling of being a ME, the ME is the feeling that there's something that needs to happen for this to be OK. Most spiritual teachings are simply trying to teach an individual how to become something special, this is exactly what the ME wants and therefore it's very attractive, in fact we will go to extreme lengths to become something special. People will deprive their body, sit for weeks on end, learn the sacred texts by heart, all of it is just reinforcing the idea that there's a ME that can become something special, happiness without a moment of unhappiness, that's what we are really after. There isn't a separate individual in the body called a John or a Sean that could become anything or understand anything, all there is is THIS exactly as it is. It can be seen that all that's happening is a feeling of lack, that every move is just ME trying to get something to feel fulfilled, if this is seen then that energy can stop and what's left is only THIS with no feeling of separation. Nothing means anything, nothing has a purpose or a charge, only ME gives meaning and purpose, and only for its own continuation.

[@swingtradingpsychology]

I'm just writing so that youtube algorithm keeps showing you. Other than that this is so majestic that I'm speechless.

[@Fintan33]

That’s the idea 👍

[@DilbagSingh-ox8li]

Clouds powdered poured over as fog, Disappeared sun is what for which he prayed for, a silent surrender ,already in sea ,no more banks to divide the whole, all in one, one is all.

[@felice9907]

all of these pearls of wisdom presented by this channel are inspired artworks in themselves! thank you, samaneri jayasara!

[@SolveEtCoagula93]

One of the most profound and beautiful pieces of prose ever written. 🙏🙏🙏 Spoken with incredible beauty and depth - thank you.

[@jennamatkowski2367]

faith and grace make a beautiful place

[@funkyplaya]

Absolutely brilliant. This is pure wisdom--perfection. Dear Samaneri Jayasara, thank you for this wonderful gift. I am sure you have managed to sow the seeds of enlightenment in the hearts of many through the wonderful contributions you have made on this KZbin channel. Personally, I find this reading to be particularly profound. I had tears running down my cheeks by the end of the recording--neither tears of sorrow nor joy. It's very hard to explain, but it's as though I'd become one with the world around me. I didn't feel anything per say, just an acute awareness of the shapes and sounds and all else surrounding me. No awareness of self whatsoever. It was beautiful in retrospect, although it didn't strike me as beautiful in the moment because I wasn't conscious of my own thoughts and feelings. Is this what we call a transcendental experience? Although I've been meditating for a while and I've read and listened to countless scriptures, it was my first time experiencing this. In any case, my mind feels purely at peace right now and I owe this entirely to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@SamaneriJayasara]

Lovely to read how deeply this priceless teaching resonated for you and how much it opened your heart. 💜🧘‍♂️🌻

[@arunatamang3783]

Once you immersed in the great river you will never be dry.

[@susandarcy1308]

how I hear so directly and clearly, I have pulled my mind back to full awareness, from delusion, amazing verses, thankyou

[@Brittle_buddha]

Thank you as always for laying a place for us in the flowers at the feet of these great Masters. We bask in the sunshine of the unadorned splendor of this spontaneously arising suchness. Without attachment to desires or fears there remains only the primordial peace of pure being. In remembering our true nature, how can we not laugh in open, natural bliss at the joy and pleasure of this, our luminous dancing consciousness.

[@DrOtto-sx7cp]

🤗🙏

[@kennetholeary2101]

This is beautifully read. Ram Dass also did a lovely reading of these wonderful verses.

[@sparks6819]

The added benefit to the teachings is all the great music you are introducing me to 😊🙏✨🕉

[@swingtradingpsychology]

The way indeed

[@scottnance2200]

I found myself thinking "this sounds more like Taoism than Zen," and then realized I was holding an opinion. Thank you!

[@DaleBurks]

Welcome to being human. Without us, there would be no life, no god, no zen

[@joshuabiondi9226]

It’s funny because I was just thinking the opposite. I just finished the Tao Te Ching and I couldn’t make sense of it. I know I’m missing it, so I think I may not be ready to hear it yet. The Vedic texts and this seem to resonate more with me at this time.

[@MarSarFishinMrMarshmellow81]

I don't think anyone can get the Tao, but can only align more in accordance to the Tao. And the measurement to know that you are or are not, is the greater or lesser degree of a sense of ease is sensed.. You can't know it intimately directly, by you can intuit and witness fruits of lining up with the Tao's currents. The Tao that can be named is a flavor or quality of the Tao, and their are many, and they cannot be caught and contained by anyone. Nisargadatta's You Are That(used to be a popular book, idk if you read it), could also be called You Are Tao I think.

[@MarSarFishinMrMarshmellow81]

Nothing wrong with distinction, comparison and observation.. Just don't start a religion around them.. Ha ha!!

[@dennisthurman2070]

The tao and zen have been interchangeable over the years it seems...they are different but the same ....a paradox of sorts

[@DilbagSingh-ox8li]

Evening arrive, calling over holding hands leading us back, back , back home, together so we are returning , birds, tired workers, thinkers, sunlight back, back ,back to the mother night

[@classicbeatsbybhavye3724]

It's wonderful, highly peaceful ❤

[@gregb5121]

Awesome 😎 Thank you 🙏 👏

[@annak.fitness9158]

Aaahh, this was amazing peaceful and relaxing! Very thankful to you for sharing this in such a beautiful way!🌟🌻🌱

[@yashpaul66]

Sheer beauty and blessedness!

[@theostapel]

This simple - yet uniquely evocative drawing - of a person meditating - is one of me favourites. Thank you for using it - although some quite refined being - had drawn it - on one a special day - in spiritual history. The artist - unknown to me - but seeing this figure - always makes something new - known to me - meditating. Salute ... Fare thee well - in life's journey.

[@atac8538]

Salute, fellow dreamer

[@theostapel]

@@atac8538 Bow - smile - to the other kind being. Both laugh heartily and walk their way. (Taken from - the monk's bridge - story) Hee hee Fare thee well - on life's journey

[@MrrBazzz]

I couldn't agree more, I've loved this peace of artwork since I first seen it too... I would love a print of it..

[@theostapel]

@@MrrBazzz Simple spiritual evocation. Basic lines and the emptiness within. As a fine artistic representation - perfect Meditation - is still the practice - of the awakening inner experience (of love - in its finest realisation - methinks) Thanking you - fare thee well - on life's journey.

[@pjhoyer]

Zen didn't attract me earlier. But this teaching is a heart treasure. Priceless, ever new and fresh. Primordial ♥️♥️♥️

[@OceanWinds108]

This just opened up a ton of understanding for me. Thanks for putting this on here.

[@AtoMicEyeScream]

Namaste🙏🏼

[@ghuyakalika]

This was so beautifully done. How inspired! Deep bows precious Dharma sister 💕 All the Zen recordings are surprisingly beautiful.

[@charliekaiser482]

Words cannot describe my gratitude for this recording! Grace did let this come to me! 🙏❤️

[@jiggersotoole7823]

Your videos are pure joy

[@alughobi9525]

Amazing voice you have .in so many teaching you do the reading. Your voice along do the job on top of the wiss text .thanks you dear .

[@kenhazlin5860]

Wonderful! Thank you for your Service!

[@kevvroussel2838]

Thank you very much, it was exactly what I needed this morning, this is the way 🙏🔆

[@katebeatham333]

Thank you so much.🙏🙏

[@imcalleddakota]

This is beautiful

[@jejyed]

Interesting teaching at 9:19 "do not dislike the world of senses or ideas".

[@dreasil113]

Truly thank you for sharing sending you love and wellbeing 🙏

[@russelllim7177]

Thank you. ❤️

[@AlaineandDavid]

One of my favourite verses on the nature of Reality, beautifully read and absolutely enchanting. Thank you Samaneri 🙏❤️

[@johnackerman9277]

Gratitude 🙏

[@javaidkhan367]

Beautiful delivery of a profound message.

[@jeffreyc5963]

🙏🏼

[@TonyNoeMusic]

❤️🌹🙌🏼

[@PatMeruseye]

This is heavenly beauty. Thank you for your upload! 😊🙏🏼✨

[@jyoti_rupata]

Thank you so much for this Video.

[@JB-fv8bi]

🙏

[@TheNativoamericano]

So precious! 💖🙏

[@alcosmic]

Self Illuminating

[@cayden12]

"The kingdom of God is spread out upon the earth and people do not see it."

[@David.McCartney]

🙏😌

[@रसराज-ड6श]

Kindly provide this background music ...... This music calls me to dissolve in infinity 🙏

[@SamaneriJayasara]

Song - Calling Wisdom Artist - Karunesh Album - Namasté

[@रसराज-ड6श]

@@SamaneriJayasara ॐ मणि पद्मे हुं ।।

[@shantibahadoersingh3148]

🕉️🙏🏽👍🏽😀😃

[@rossproctor147]

....... 🙏

[@mcgee227]

I would love to know which version you are reading from.

[@terrenceburton7903]

💛🕉️💛🐰

[@Baba7One]

🙏❤🙏

[@mk-ue9tx]

Dear samaneri , are you yourself , self realized ? How are your thoughts on rupert spira ? Much love from my ❤.

[@SamaneriJayasara]

What self? What self to realise Michael? 😎 Rupert seems like a nice man - very softly spoken. I have never met him myself though. With all good wishes 💗

[@tonygiannetto8490]

@@SamaneriJayasara It's like, i have pushed the door open a crack n stuck my foot of knowledge n understanding in the crack to keep it open. But the door swings in, n i am holding the door closed with great stress on my foot don't remember who said it but so spot on in the beginning nothing comes in the middle nothing stays in the end nothing goes

[@mk-ue9tx]

@@SamaneriJayasara let me refrase , did you recognize your existential being ? 🙏

[@SamaneriJayasara]

@@mk-ue9tx One can recognise their existential being in every moment. Here, now, with each in breath with each out breath (or even when the breath disappears) is the very space and place of awakening. Can you not recognise That right now yourself Michael?

[@mk-ue9tx]

@@SamaneriJayasara no I can not , any advise ?

[@vaenskapelsen]

Does anyone know what kind of music the second song is? Is it tibetan chanting? I find it so moving and would love to find more

[@LeonHuang-nj2nr]

only Mongolian throat singing for you nerd.

[@रसराज-ड6श]

I tried it very well but I couldn't find this background music ...... Kindly share direct"" link " plz ,

[@SamaneriJayasara]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWKmYpyMl5uJj9E&ab_channel=Karunesh-Topic

[@TheElysianPath]

confusing…..how does one go about day to day activities.…..we are here now and in this movie. I am awakening to the oneness, however in this I am hearing even oneness disappears…..My impression is as i become more awake I will look around and know we are all connected to source..I get that and love that concept….but that is an opinion, a like. I realize to be in the present is key, no past, no future… just the now….yet I am hearing there is no now….what am I missing? I am also learning the more you meditate and try to make it happen it won’t!. Help

[@bigcheech1937]

What are you looking to achieve?

[@रसराज-ड6श]

From where I can download background music ....plz

[@Jamz2k]

Hi sister, what is the first song?

[@MetamezaUshi]

🙏

[@juanpadilla3203]

Thank you 🙏

[@muriellecordemans4556]

❤

[@Liza-ur4ep]

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